# Radiation-Detecting Timepieces The Polimaster PM1208M Geiger Counter Wristwatch Will Protect You By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-06-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polimaster References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/06/polimaster-pm1208m-geiger-counter-wristwatch/) In recent months, part of Japan was struck with a devastating earthquake and tsunami. The natural disasters damaged one of the country's largest nuclear power plants which led to radiation leakages. This is where the Polimaster PM1208M Geiger Counter Wristwatch comes in. This one-of-a-kind [wristwatch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dw5000r) features a built-in Geiger counter that measures the radioactivity that is happening around you. This watch might not do well in North America or Europe but it may just become a bestseller in Japan and Asia. The watch's design is quite simple and easy to read. The [stainless steel finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmcb2100z) makes it look good and not all scientific like its duty is. This Polimaster PM1208M Geiger Counter Wristwatch may also be a good idea to check out any food from Japan you're skeptical about. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Radiation-detecting Timepieces:** Opportunity to develop wristwatches with built-in Geiger counters to detect radioactivity. - **Geiger Counter Technology:** Potential for integrating Geiger counter technology into various consumer products for radiation detection. - **Radiation Monitoring Devices:** Growing demand for wearable devices that can measure radioactivity levels in order to ensure safety. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to develop radiation-detecting devices such as smartwatches and fitness trackers. - **Food Safety:** Potential for the food industry to adopt radiation-detecting devices for monitoring the safety of imported products. - **Emergency Preparedness:** Growing need for radiation detection devices in the emergency preparedness industry to ensure public safety during nuclear incidents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virus-Detecting Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virusdetecting-smartwatch.md) - [Disaster-Preparation Sleek Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4rq002003.md) - [Retro Calculator-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gw6900nasa241.md) - [Rugged Outdoor-Ready Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-shock-1.md) - [Miniature Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwn5600-nano-ring.md) - [Cinematic Monster Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citizen-godzilla-x-promaster-diving-watch.md) - [Phosphorescent LCD Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-pro-trek-watches.md) - [Aggressive Frog-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-master-of-g-frogman-gw8200tpf1.md) - [Motion-Sensing Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-digital-basic-gdb500.md)