# Sonar-Like Timepieces The Radar Watch from Alexey Bykov Can Tell Time from 300 Meters By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-10 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radar-watch References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/06/08/radar-watch-design/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/image_file.asp?individual_id=195144&portfolio_id=3591968) The Radar Watch from Alexey Bykov is a timepiece fit for a [submarine commander](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-type-3). This watch uses a mock radar to tell time and detect enemy ships and aircraft. Okay, so maybe it can't actually detect planes and ships, but the Radar Watch is still badass nonetheless. The watch is split into four coordinates, each representing quarters of an hour. The radar "scans" the watch and plots the time accordingly. This watch would make a cool gift or [novelty item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-japan). Make it happen, Alexey Bykov! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Radar Technology:** The use of radar technology in timepieces presents opportunities for innovative applications in various industries. - **Novelty Watches:** The popularity of novelty watches opens up opportunities for designers to create unique timepieces with unconventional features. - **Military-inspired Fashion:** The trend of military-inspired fashion can be leveraged to create timepieces that incorporate elements of radar technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Watchmaking:** The watchmaking industry can explore integrating radar technology into their timepiece designs, offering unique and futuristic options to consumers. - **Gift and Novelty:** The gift and novelty industry can capitalize on the popularity of unique timepieces, such as the Radar Watch, to cater to consumers looking for distinctive and conversation-starting products. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry, particularly within military-inspired fashion, can incorporate radar technology into accessories like watches, adding a high-tech and edgy element to their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Chromatic Quad-Timezone Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolbrook-pan4timer.md) - [Airplane Gauge Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-specops-watch.md) - [Orbital Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-clock.md) - [Tactical Compass Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br03-gmt-compass.md) - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md) - [War Boat-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkirk-watch.md) - [Miniature Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwn5600-nano-ring.md) - [Large Watch-Style Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-japan.md)