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# Cellular Touchscreen Timepieces
The sWaP Rebel Watch Combines Telecommunication

By Summer Luu | Published 2010-12-08 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swap-rebel-watch
References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/12/07/swap-rebel-secret-agent-watch/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [s-w-a-p](http://www.s-w-a-p.co.uk/models/swap-rebel/)

The sWaP Rebel watch is the ultimate timepiece that incorporates a built-in phone along with other technologies.

This [multifunctional watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-watch-5) features a [touchscreen color display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-time-2), a camera, FM radio, bluetooth and a USB connector. The sWaP Rebel watch even comes in [five different colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatch-scubaqua), allowing you to match whatever outfit you please. Check out this awesome watch in the featured gallery and decide which color suits you!

**Implications** - Technology is an element of design that consumers are becoming increasingly focused upon. The average consumer has become far more technologically advanced in recent years than ever before. Products that utilize up-to-date technologies are irresistible to consumers who are constantly looking to stay current within a technologically advanced world.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.7/10
- Popularity: 56% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Multifunctional Wearables:** Emerging trend of wearable technology that incorporates multiple features and technologies in a single device.
- **Smart Watches:** Growing trend of watches that offer telecommunication, media and fitness features along with traditional timekeeping.
- **Fashionable Technology:** Increasing trend of designing tech products that are aesthetically pleasing and fashionable.

### Where This Applies

- **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to innovate and offer multifunctional wearables, such as smart watches with telecommunication and fitness features.
- **Fashion and Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion and accessories industry to collaborate with technology brands to design fashionable wearable devices.
- **Telecommunication:** Opportunity for telecommunication companies to expand their product offerings with innovative smart watches that incorporate telecommunication, media and fitness features.

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