# Affordable Silicone Watches These Rubber Band Watches Only Cost $13 a Piece By M | Published 2014-07-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubber-band-watch References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/a-13-wearable-youll-actually-want-to-wear-1609010566) & [mi](http://www.mi.com/sg/) Chinese company [Xiaomi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-1) recently came out with a series of [rubber band watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmi-watch-5-active) that are stylish, sleek and ridiculously affordable. For roughly $13 you can purchase one of these technicolor wrist watches that are sure to last you a lifetime. While most watches tend to cost you an arm and a leg, the Xiaomi Mi Band watches are incredibly affordable and well-made. Unlike most watches the Mi Band doesn't have a regular circular display. Instead this watch has a rectangular time face filled with [health-monitoring sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-watch-5), a vibrating alarm, a light-up screen and 30 days-worth of battery power. You can even hook the Mi Band up to your smartphone. Each Mi Band watch comes with a colorful rubber band in a wide variety of neon hues. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 54% | 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) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Affordable Silicone Watches:** The trend of affordable silicone watches presents an opportunity for companies to tap into the market of budget-conscious consumers seeking stylish and durable timepieces at a low price point. - **Technicolor Wrist Watches:** The trend of technicolor wrist watches opens up a range of possibilities for fashion brands to offer vibrant and eye-catching accessories that cater to consumers' desire for self-expression and personal style. - **Health-monitoring Sensors in Watches:** The trend of incorporating health-monitoring sensors in watches creates opportunities for tech companies to develop innovative wearable devices that track and monitor users' health and fitness metrics in a discreet and convenient manner. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can tap into the market for affordable silicone watches by offering stylish and trendy designs at competitive prices. - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can explore the incorporation of health-monitoring sensors in watches to create smart wearables that seamlessly integrate technology and fashion, catering to consumers' growing interest in wellness and convenience. - **Consumer Goods:** The consumer goods industry can benefit from the trend of technicolor wrist watches by offering a wide range of colorful and customizable options that appeal to fashion-conscious consumers looking for unique accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Value-Minded Low-Cost Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmi-watch-move.md) - [Silicone Eco-Friendly Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexi-bands.md) - [Haute Hyper-Affordable Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf-watch-3-pro.md) - [Ultra-Affordable Anniversary Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-watches1.md) - [Low-Cost Aluminum Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-watch-2r.md) - [Low-Cost Feature-Packed Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmf-watch-pro.md) - [Sci-Fi 80s Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobyfox-x-stranger-things.md) - [Sleek Titanium Smartwatch Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-ultra.md) - [Retro Digital Tracking Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wsb1000.md)