# Retro Gamer Watches The Tetris Swatch is a Geeky Way to Tell Time By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-swatch References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/08/09/new-mtv-tetris-swatch-watch/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Swatch-MTV-Creative-competition/599165) Designed by Tânia Freire for the Swatch MTV Creative Competition, this Tetris Swatch allows you to tell time while reminiscing this beloved retro game. Competing for the most [creative and visually appealing design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatch-x-keith-haring-break-free), the Tetris Swatch definitely has a shot at winning with its simple yet intriguing outlook. Check out the featured gallery to see this Tetris Swatch for yourselves. Whether or not you’re a fan of this retro game, this watch’s creativity is still undeniable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 66% | 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) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Gamer Watches:** The trend of retro gamer watches allows consumers to showcase their love for classic video games while also keeping track of time. - **Geeky Timepieces:** The rise of geeky timepieces, such as the Tetris Swatch, presents an opportunity for businesses to tap into the nostalgia and interests of the geek community. - **Creative Design Competitions:** The emergence of design competitions like the Swatch MTV Creative Competition encourages designers to push boundaries and create innovative timepiece designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of retro gamer watches by creating their own unique designs and targeting niche markets of gamers and geeks. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** The gaming and entertainment industry can explore collaborations and licensing opportunities with watch manufacturers to create branded timepieces inspired by popular retro games. - **Design and Innovation:** Design and innovation-focused industries can leverage creative design competitions like the Swatch MTV Creative Competition to showcase their talents and potentially disrupt the traditional watch industry with innovative timepiece designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md) - [Retro Video Game Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-x-nubeo-ventana-automatic-atari-asteroids.md) - [Retro Gaming Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubeo-ventana-atari-edition-watch.md) - [Retro Video Game Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman.md) - [Retro Gaming Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-2600-my-play-smartwatch.md) - [Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hundreds-and-tetris.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [Celebratory Stacking Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-forever.md)