# Film Reel Timepieces The Magnetic Tape Clock is a Retro Revival Time Teller By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-tape-clock References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5719245/magnetic-tape-clock-beats-hard-drives-hands-down) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/people/pixelthis?ref=ls_profile) Although there are quite a few intriguing and imaginative timepieces, the Magnetic Tape Clock is definitely the first of its kind. Made out of a magnetic tape reel, this clock is the perfect gift for the [audiophile in your circle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit) of friends and family. The Magnetic Tape Clock is one-of-a-kind and has already been purchased for $29. Created by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) user PixelThis, this [retro revival piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock) runs on 1 AA battery and features a quartz drive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Revival Timepieces:** The trend of integrating vintage and retro elements in modern timepieces opens up opportunities for companies to create unique and memorable products that cater to nostalgia-loving consumers. - **Upcycling and Repurposing:** The trend of using unconventional and repurposed materials to create innovative products can inspire companies to explore the potential of repurposing unutilized resources in their industries. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** The trend of tapping into consumers' longing for the past creates opportunities for companies to elicit emotional connections with their products and build brand loyalty. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate vintage elements in their designs to create unique, sustainable, and stylish apparel that appeals to the environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore the trend of upcycling and repurposing to create eco-friendly and aesthetically-pleasing products that cater to consumers' desire for unique, artisanal items. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage nostalgia marketing to create products that evoke warm memories and emotions in consumers, such as retro-styled radios, turntables, and cassette players. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tape Measurable Time Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/setime-clock.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Tape Deck Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-folklore.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md) - [Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixei.md) - [Nostalgic Compact Clear Cassettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cp81.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Shooting Target Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clockwerk-target-clocks.md)