# Internet Timepieces Social Media Watches for the Ultimate Geek By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-media-watches References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/social-media-watch-time-to-be-social/) & [holycool.net](http://www.holycool.net/2009/07/social-media-watches.html) These social media watches are perfect for those who are Internet savvy and are addicted to sites such as [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-facebook-metaverse), [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget) and MySpace. With so many new social media inventions, including pillows, mouse pads and t-shirts, it only seems fitting that watches would be the next [Internet-branded creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cographix). **Implications** - Social Media has been on the rise in the last five years. It is a portal for businesses to interact with the online consumer base. Transfusing the elements and notables of social media onto a timepiece shows the connection people have with online social atmospheres. The Social media sites have become a brand, presenting an opportunity to showcase this widely recognized brand through innovative products and fashions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Social Media Timepieces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create watches that integrate social media features for the Internet-savvy consumer. - **Internet-branded Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the creation of innovative products and fashion accessories that showcase widely recognized online social media brands. - **Online Consumer Interactions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new ways for businesses to interact with consumers through social media-inspired products like watches. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate social media elements into fashion accessories such as watches to appeal to the Internet-savvy consumer. - **Technology Wearables:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge social media functionalities with wearable technology devices like watches to enhance the online user experience. - **Online Marketing and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize social media-inspired products like watches as a means of advertising and engaging with the online consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dedicated Social Media Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget.md) - [Gaming Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-watch.md) - [Cartoonish Parental Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatch-x-the-simpsons-watches.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [Sleek Cartoon-Themed Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinnaker.md) - [Shirt Cuff-Integrated Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuff-watch.md) - [Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justwatch.md) - [Haute Fashion Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-mm6-maison-margiela-collection.md) - [Retro Gaming Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch.md)