# Circular Smartphones The Runcible by Monohm Also Doubles as a Pocket Watch By Meghan Young | Published 2016-06-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runcible-by-monohm References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2016/6/15/11937916/monohm-runcible-pocket-watch-phone-price-specs-release-date) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/runcible--2) The Runcible by Monohm is a unique looking phone that also doubles as a [pocket watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elrow-industries-miniphone). Originally unveiled at [Mobile World Congress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmobile-promotion) last year, it since ran into some issues before being able to be put on the market. But now the designers are accepting pre-orders of the intriguing device. What makes Runcible by Monohm so special? Well besides it's look, people are expected to interact with it differently than a more traditional smartphone. In fact, in press releases, it's being referred to as the "[anti-smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudita-kompakt)." It diverges from the constantly distracted consumer in order to tap into the maker culture that will love experimenting with what the potential of Runcible by Monohm can be. Of course, you don't have to be a tinkerer to appreciate the device. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 90% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Circular Smartphones:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore the potential of circular smartphone designs that diverge from traditional smartphones. - **Pocket Watch Phones:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create multifunctional devices that combine the functionality of a smartphone with the classic appeal of a pocket watch. - **Maker Culture Interaction:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop smartphones that tap into the maker culture and encourage experimentation with its potential uses. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Devices:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Innovate in the mobile device industry by exploring circular smartphone designs and multifunctional pocket watch phones. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Revolutionize consumer electronics by incorporating the maker culture and promoting experimentation with smartphone functionalities. - **Fashion-tech:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Merge fashion and technology industries by creating stylish circular smartphones that also function as fashion-forward pocket watches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md) - [Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-minimalist-phone.md) - [Pocket Watch-Inspired Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pocket-watch.md) - [Mini Transparent Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-mini-phone.md) - [Monochromatic Anti-Tracking Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punkt-mc20.md) - [Simplistic Folding Clamshell Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/01-phone.md) - [Micro-Sized Alt Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-2a-micro.md) - [Simplistic Distraction-Free Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lofone.md) - [Swappable Keypad Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidephone-sp01.md)