# Solar-Powered Timepieces Sol by Shin Azumi Converts the Sun's Energy into Power to Tell Time By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-02-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shin-azumi References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/02/21/sol-by-shin-azumi-at-dezeen-watch-store) & [dezeenwatchstore](http://www.dezeenwatchstore.com/?page_id=4&shopp_pid=26) Designer Shin Azumi has created the [Sol watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquaracer-solargraph-sundowner) for IDEA, a Japanese brand. This timepiece was influenced by Azumi's love for the outdoors and his interest in spending time underneath the sun's rays. Because of the amount of time he's spent outdoors, Shin Azumi therefore had an idea to incorporate [solar-power technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-watches1) into his watch designs. The Sol design is simplistic, reminiscent of the classic display on calculators. I would definitely wear this Shin Asumi watch during the summer months as it's available in an array of bright summer colors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Solar-powered Watches:** The trend of incorporating solar-power technology into timepieces offers an opportunity for companies to provide sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. - **Minimalistic Design:** The trend of simplistic and minimalist watch designs opens up opportunities for businesses to cater to consumers looking for sleek and understated timepieces. - **Outdoor-inspired Timepieces:** The trend of creating watches inspired by the outdoors allows companies to tap into the market of individuals who value nature and adventure. ### Who This Affects Most - **Watch Manufacturing:** The watch manufacturing industry can embrace the trend of solar-powered watches by integrating solar-power technology into their timepiece designs. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of minimalistic watch designs by offering sleek and minimalist timepieces that complement various outfits and styles. - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry can seize the trend of outdoor-inspired timepieces by partnering with designers to create watches that cater to outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Outback-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquaracer-solargraph-sundowner.md) - [Rope-Inspired Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-watches1.md) - [Advanced GPS Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astron-gps-solar.md) - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md) - [70s-Style Motorsports Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-prospex-speedtimers.md) - [70s-Era Retro-Futuristic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamford-london-neprosolar.md)