# Durable Lifeguard Watches The Hawaiian Lifeguard Association Watch is Built For Rough Enviroments By Justin Lam | Published 2018-05-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifeguard-association-watch References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/wear/watches/hawaiian-lifeguard-association-watch/) & [huckberry](https://huckberry.com/store/hawaii-lifeguard-association?utm_source=blessthisstuff&utm_medium=affiliate) Inspired by the heroic actions of the Hawaiin Lifeguards, [Huckberry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-zodiac-bronze-super-sea-wolf) has designed a [rugged and dependable timepiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminox-navy-seal-military-dive-watch) simply known as the [Hawaiian Lifeguard Association Watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-tropic-products). The watch, which is currently the official timepiece of the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association, was built to handle the rough situations these lifeguards face and will keep ticking even after facing the harsh elements of the ocean. The Hawaiian Lifeguard Association Watch is powered by a Japanese quartz movement, which is known to be particularly durable and dependable. The case is comprised of 316L stainless steel with a K1 hardened mineral crystal face. These elements lend themselves to the strength of the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association Watch and are combined with the watch's water resistance of 200m. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Durable Timepieces for Extreme Environments:** Opportunity for watch companies to design watches that can handle harsh environments for professions such as rescue workers or extreme athletes. - **Rugged Materials for Watches:** Opportunity for materials engineering companies to create stronger and more durable materials for watchmaking in extreme environments. - **Water Resistance Technology:** Opportunity for tech and materials engineering companies to improve water resistance technology for watches. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Watchmaking:** Opportunity for watch companies to design and produce durable timepieces for professionals who work in extreme environments. - **Materials Engineering:** Opportunity for materials engineering companies to create stronger and more durable materials for watchmaking. - **Tech:** Opportunity for tech and materials engineering companies to improve water resistance technology for watches in harsh environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Feature-Rich Diver Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undone-aquadeep-dive-watch.md) - [Accessible Aquatic Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-tiburon-dive-watch.md) - [Durable Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-luxury-watches-the-new-full-metal-gshock-models-are-rugged-but-eleg.md) - [Adventurous Collaboration Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-timex-titanium-field-watch.md) - [Ultra-Rugged Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spd-x-ares-diver1-mission-timer.md) - [Ocean Plastic Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfrider-foundation-1.md) - [Pineapple-Inspired Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-dream.md) - [Accessible Co-Branded Field Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-field-watch.md) - [Chunky Yellow Outdoor Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-rangeman-gprh1000.md)