# Turntable Time-Tellers The Recycled Console Turntable Clock is Retro Rad By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-console-turntable-clock References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/console-turntable-resurrected-as-a-wall-clock/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/46461720/clock-made-from-a-recycled-console?ref=fp_feat_8) If you still use traditional clocks, there's something wrong with you because designers are coming up with some really rad concepts that are just too good to pass up on -- just check out this recycled console turntable clock. Although targeting a pretty specific demographic, it's still hard to not appreciate something so [retro-chic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok). Available on [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) for $120, the recycled console turntable clock features an "ADS console record player and an Epic Records 78 titled 'It's A Sin To Tell A Lie' by Somethin' Smith and the Redheads which is replaceable," according to the creators. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Upcycling Clocks:** The trend of upcycling traditional clocks into unique and visually appealing pieces through creativity and a sense of environmental consciousness. - **Retro-chic Clocks:** Designers are offering a range of retro and vintage-inspired clock concepts that add a touch of nostalgia and classic style to modern spaces. - **Customizable Clocks:** Consumers are showing an increasing interest in purchasing customizable clocks that can match their individual tastes and unique styles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The upcycling, retro-chic, and customizable clock trends create opportunities for businesses in the home decor industry to develop and offer unique and creative clock designs for consumers. - **Vintage and Antique:** With the growing demand for retro-chic clocks, there is a potential for vintage and antique stores to sell and restore old clocks and timepieces as an alternative to new designs. - **Sustainability:** Upcycling clocks and other traditional products offers an opportunity in the sustainability industry to reduce waste and promote the reuse of materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md) - [Millennium-Inspired Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gadhouse-cosmo-solar-edition.md) - [Retro Colorful Turntable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brad-retro-mkii-turntable.md) - [Sculptural Modern Turntable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuni-studio.md) - [Style-Conscious Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upright-vinyl-record-player.md) - [Record-Cleaning Vinyl Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crescent-turntable.md) - [Futuristic Old-Fashioned Phonographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-retro-player.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rytm-1.md) - [Metallic Architectural Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rytm.md)