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# Islamic Prayer Clocks
Smith of Derby's Prayer Clock Offers a Luxurious Way to Celebrate Faith

By manzil | Published 2011-05-09 | Unique
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smith-of-derby
References: [bornrich](http://www.bornrich.com/entry/smith-of-derby-creates-33000-luxury-islamic-clock/) & [smithofderby](http://www.smithofderby.com/creative/case-studies/islamic-timepiece/)

Renowned British design firm Smith of Derby has designed a special clock for Muslims across the globe. The $33,000 prayer clock is a most [luxurious religious timepiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-clock), which has been described as a "combination of art and a celebration of faith."

Smith of Derby has specially designed the timepiece for the [Islamic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakkas-boytu) world to play an important role in those practicing the Islamic faith. The clock can be customized to the user's needs with some additional precious materials and finish.

Smith of Derby's prayer clock incorporates some advanced features such as a geographic-specific pryaer time setting, praying times indicator and auto-reset in case of power failure. The Islamic prayer clock will be officially revealed at the Interiors Show in Abu Dhabi this year.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.5/10
- Popularity: 4% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Luxurious Religious Timepieces:** Opportunity for luxury brands to create high-end timepieces catering to specific religious communities.
- **Customizable Prayer Clocks:** Potential for companies to develop prayer clocks that can be personalized to meet individual needs and preferences.
- **Advanced Prayer Clock Features:** Room for innovation in creating prayer clocks with advanced features such as personalized prayer time settings and auto-reset functions.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods industry can tap into the market for high-end religious timepieces by offering exclusive designs and materials.
- **Personalization:** Personalization industry can explore opportunities in creating customizable prayer clocks to cater to individual religious practices.
- **Clock and Watch Manufacturing:** Clock and watch manufacturers can innovate by incorporating advanced features in prayer clocks to enhance user experience and functionality.

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