# Rotary Phone Watches The Zihotch Retro Phone Watch By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-06-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotary-phone-watch-the-zihotch-retro-phone-watch References: [styleguru.org](http://www.styleguru.org/entry/maywadenkis-zihotch-retro-phone-watchtime-to-get-stylish/) & [audiocubes](http://www.audiocubes.com/product_info.php?products_id=2456) This quaint piece of accessory is bound to get a lot of people talking ill about you behind your back. This is the *Zihotch Retro Phone Watch* made by Japan's Maywadenki. Designed with a face that imitates the [rotary phones of yesteryears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-aq240e3a), the Zihotch works in mysterious ways: you need to make a phone call to find out what time it is. In order to get the time, you have to dial 117 and the time will be spoken to you by what I assume is a recorded voice. If you dial the wrong number, you get a, “We are sorry, the number you have dialed is not in service. Please check and call again.” The watch can also be set up to act as an [alarm clock for wake up calls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok). The Zihotch Retro Phone Watch sells for $79.99. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-futuristic Wearables:** Opportunities for creating wearable technology that combines nostalgic elements with modern features for a unique user experience. - **Inconvenient Innovation:** Exploring the potential market for products that are purposely designed to be inconvenient and challenge traditional user expectations. - **Voice-activated Devices:** The demand for hands-free technology that can be controlled by voice presents new possibilities for innovation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Developing fashion accessories that incorporate technological advancements, resulting in unique and intriguing products. - **Consumer Electronics:** Exploring new markets for voice-activated devices that can offer unique user experiences in the form of nostalgia-driven gadgets. - **Retail:** The potential for retro-futuristic wearables and other innovative products that challenge user expectations could be a new avenue for retailers looking to create buzz. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metallic Ring-Style Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-crw0011jr.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.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) - [Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/btf-nixie-watch.md) - [Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-phone-labeling.md) - [Modernized Vintage Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-alarm-clock-wristwatch.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md) - [Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justwatch.md)