# Buying Time as Gifts 'Own a Minute' Lets You Purchase a New York Minute By Robert Osbahr | Published 2009-12-05 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/own-a-minute References: [collectingmemories](http://www.collectingmemories.com/ny-minute-clock.html) & [collectingmemories](http://www.collectingmemories.com/) There are only so many minutes in a day, so why not own one? The Commemorative Edition NY Minute clock lets you celebrate a minute in time for the perfect wedding, anniversary or birthday gift. Your minute will be supported with a Certificate of Authentication and serial number. Check out more shots of the clock that lets you own a minute above, and keep clicking for some other [one-of-a-kind gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-louis-jadot) **Implications** - The Commemorative Edition NY Minute clock would be a brilliant gift for your cousin's bar miztvah, your uncle's [wedding anniversary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluboho-x-fashionista) or your grandpa's birthday. After having a gander at the images, you will definitely think twice about your gift to anyone in your family. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Commemorative Edition NY Minute Clock:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating personalized and commemorative gifts by allowing people to own a specific minute in time. - **One-of-a-kind Gifts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering unique and personalized gifts that stand out from traditional options. - **Certificate of Authentication and Serial Number:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating value and exclusivity through certificates of authenticity and unique identification numbers for products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gifts and Personalized Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging customization and personalization trends to create unique and memorable gift experiences. - **Event Planning and Celebrations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing unique and memorable ideas for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and other special occasions. - **Collectibles and Memorabilia:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tapping into the market for collectibles and unique items that hold sentimental value and personal significance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alternative Time Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock.md) - [Breakup-Celebrating Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myex.md) - [Ultra-Affordable Anniversary Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-watches1.md) - [Luxury Time Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airways-diamond-edition.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md) - [Personalized Keepsake Storybooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-life-in-a-book.md) - [Diamond-Encrusted Car Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-car-clock.md)