# Retro Radio Timepieces The Flud Boombox Wrist Watch By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-11-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-radio-timepieces-the-flud-boombox-wrist-watch References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2008/11/16/led-boombox-wrist-watch/) & [fludwatches](http://www.fludwatches.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3&zenid=26f9f1085bf0371b4ada1707b09d0fc5) The Flud boombox wrist watch will not play music like those really annoying, humongous radios people used to carry around next to their ears, apparently oblivious to the beating that their eardrums were getting. The [retro timepiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-aq240e3a) comes equipped with faux AM/FM dials and speakers on the sides. The red face, however, displays [LCD digital numbers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-dw5000r), which clashes a little bit with the retro theme. This [quirky wrist watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-alarm-clock-wristwatch) which comes in silver and black, sells for $90. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Timepiece Trend:** There is an opportunity to create more retro timepieces with non-traditional designs, such as combining old and new technology, at various price points. - **Nostalgic Fashion Accessories:** More nostalgic fashion accessories, such as retro-style watches that incorporate modern technology, could be developed to meet the demand of consumers who appreciate vintage fashion with a modern twist. - **Retro-themed Merchandise:** There is a growing trend for retro-themed merchandise, and businesses may have an opportunity to create products that tap into the nostalgia of consumers who value unique and quirky items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion companies can explore innovative ways of bridging the gap between retro and modern fashion through accessories like retro watches with digital features. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can capitalize on the growing demand for retro-themed gadgets by creating products that incorporate modern technology with vintage aesthetics. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can create a market by offering unique and quirky items, like the Flud Boombox Wrist Watch, with a retro theme that appeals to consumers searching for nostalgic and one-of-a-kind merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Large Watch-Style Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-japan.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md) - [Retro Video Game Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman.md) - [Vintage Watch-Adapted Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a158w.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [Nostalgic Watch-Fitting Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod-1.md) - [Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/btf-nixie-watch.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Modernized Classic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radio-anatom-automatic-watch.md)