# Solar-Powered Smartwatches The Sequent 'SolarCharger' Smartwatch Comes in Several Colors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-06-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sequent-solarcharger References: [dudeiwantthat](https://www.dudeiwantthat.com/style/watches/sequent-solarcharger-solar-charging-smartwatch.asp) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sequent-world/meet-solarcharger-self-charging-smartwatch/?utm_source=dudeiwantthat.com&utm_medium=referral) The Sequent 'SolarCharger' smartwatch is a [health-focused wearable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/withings-scanwatch-2) for users seeking out a [stylish yet sustainable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-2-smartwatch) way to track their vitals. The watch is characterized by its subtle design that appears to be a conventional timepiece, but reveals a series of advanced tracking and connectivity capabilities upon closer inspection. The watch is crafted using #tide ocean material recycled plastic for the strap and 316L stainless steel for the casing. The Sequent 'SolarCharger' smartwatch is equipped with [solar panel charging technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astron-gps-solar) right on the dial to provide a near-infinite use capability. Users can thus enjoy use in standby mode, Activity mode or Activity + Heart Rate modes for up to 24-months, 12-months and two-months, respectively. These timeframes are based on regular light exposure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solar-powered Smartwatches:** The Trend of utilizing solar-powered smartwatches opens up an innovative opportunity for the energy sector to create more sustainable and self-reliant wearable technology with low maintenance costs. - **Sustainable Wearable Technology:** The Trend of manufacturing sustainable wearable technology will be promising and innovative for the fashion industry by providing more eco-friendly alternatives. - **Advanced Tracking and Connectivity:** The Trend of integrating advanced tracking and connectivity functions into conventional timepieces will continue to provoke innovation opportunities for the tech industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health Tech:** The health tech industry has a great opportunity to utilize the solar-powered smartwatch technology to create IoT enabled health monitoring wearable devices. - **Fashion:** Creating sustainable wearable technology will be an innovative opportunity for the fashion industry to contribute to environmental sustainability while meeting consumers' needs through a stylish and eco-friendly approach. - **Energy:** The solar-powered smartwatch technology creates an innovative opportunity to meet the energy sector's digital needs by manufacturing self-reliant wearable technology that uses green energy with a low maintenance cost. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Rugged Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instinct-3-tactical.md) - [Autonomous Solar-Powered Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-solar-watches.md) - [Solar-Powered Military-Grade Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentum-udt-eclipse-synch-solar.md) - [Self-Charging Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mother-bracelet.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-series-9.md) - [Hybrid Health-Tracking Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/withings-scanwatch-light.md) - [Predictive AI Smartwatch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/withings-scanwatch-2.md) - [Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksana.md) - [Recycled Aluminum Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-pixel-watch-3.md)