# Fire-Starting Survival Watches The Ascent Survivor Was Made to Keep Crucial Tools Close By By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-07-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/survival-watch References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1804219937/firestarter-survival-watch-paracord-apple-watch-ba) The 'Ascent Survivor' is a survival watch that was made for consumers who enjoy [outdoor exploration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coros-nomad). The Ascent Survivor has a black matte steel casing and black band that gives the watch a [sleek and simplistic appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmcb2100z) and simultaneously adds to its durability. The band is made from '550 Paracord' -- a material that's made to withstand stand up to 550 pounds and the crystal mineral glass that's on its face is incredibly scratch-resistant. What's most notable about the survival watch however is its surplus of useful features, with a compass, fire striker, ferro rod and an emergency whistle all discreetly incorporated. With this, anyone who has an appreciation for outdoor sports and activities can benefit from the survival watches. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Survival Watches:** The integration of survival tools into watches presents an opportunity for innovative outdoor gear. - **Durable Materials:** Using materials like '550 Paracord' and scratch-resistant glass in watches showcases a trend towards enhanced durability. - **Multi-functional Design:** The incorporation of compass, fire striker, ferro rod, and emergency whistle in watches demonstrates the trend towards multi-functional wearable devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Gear:** The integration of survival tools in watches creates a potential disruption in the outdoor gear industry, providing consumers with compact and convenient solutions. - **Watch Manufacturing:** The use of durable materials and multi-functional designs in watches presents an opportunity for watch manufacturers to attract adventure enthusiasts by offering versatile and robust timepieces. - **Sports and Adventure Activities:** Survival watches can disrupt the sports and adventure activities industry by offering essential tools integrated into a wearable form, improving safety and convenience for outdoor enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Sports Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-sports-watch.md) - [Extreme Adventurer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-ultra.md) - [Minimalist Militant Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-expedition-north-field-chrono.md) - [Tool-Integrated Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilink-titanium-multifunction-edc-bracelet.md) - [Ultra-Durable Sand-Textured Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminox-atacama-field-watch.md) - [Heat-Resistant Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatresistant-watch.md) - [Chunky Yellow Outdoor Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-rangeman-gprh1000.md) - [Cast Iron-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-pro-trek-prw69-series.md) - [Solar-Powered Military-Grade Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentum-udt-eclipse-synch-solar.md)