# Ghetto Blaster Watch Bling Is the Blaster Boom Box Watch Pendant Inspired by Flavor Flav? By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-blaster-boom-box-watch-pendant References: [thefattestkids.blogspot](http://thefattestkids.blogspot.com/2009/07/blaster-boom-box-pendant-watch.html) Take up the notch on Flavor Flav's style by rocking the Blaster Boom Box Watch Pendant. The wearable ghetto blaster unfortunately does not play music, but does show the time on two clocks where the speakers should be. Chad Muska created this Boom Box Watch, which has a Japanese Quartz movement with hardened mineral crystal. Take a closer look at the picture to see if you could wear this [old school piece of jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racer-worldwide-racerpods-necklace). **Implications** - Retro technology like this ghetto blaster was once considered outdated and uncool; however, products that embrace retro technologies are now appealing to a large number of consumers. Companies would be wise to infuse [retro qualities into their products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Technology:** Creating products that embrace retro technologies can attract a large consumer base. - **Wearable Technology:** Combining fashion and technology to create wearable gadgets is a growing trend. - **Nostalgic Fashion:** Incorporating nostalgia into fashion accessories can appeal to consumers seeking a sense of familiarity. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore opportunities to create wearable gadgets with retro and nostalgic designs. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can integrate retro technologies into their products, capitalizing on the appeal of nostalgia. - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can incorporate retro elements into their designs, catering to consumers who appreciate nostalgic fashion accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [90s Rave-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsruptor-watch.md) - [Honorary Digital Musician Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-x-pleasures-dw5600pdp1.md) - [Modernized Boomboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-are-rewind.md) - [Hip 90s Ski Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-beach-bear-watch.md) - [Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/btf-nixie-watch.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Y3K Aesthetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gav01.md) - [Next-Gen Pocket Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arsham-droplet.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md)