# Waterproof MP3 Watches The Proof Offers an H20-Friendly Timepiece Option for the iPod Nano By Matt Ho | Published 2011-11-09 | Updated 2011-11-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-proof References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/11/09/boombotix-the-proof-sealed-ipod-nano-watch-case/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skullyboom/the-proof-watch-for-gen-6-ipod-nano?ref=video) One of the most popular things to do with the [iPod Nano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imirror) is to convert it into a watch, and The Proof takes this concept a step further by making the design waterproof. San Francisco-based Boombotix has actually incorporated a [waterproof wristband design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-rocky-point-band) for the new iPod Nano. The design of The Proof has an IP68 grade seal that protects the MP3 player up to a 3m depth. The case itself is constructed from a combination of durable polyurethane and a thick silicone wrapped coating. What’s interesting is that Boombotix has designed three adapters that serve different purposes for the wristband. The purple brings protection and minimal size, the green allows access to the auxiliary jack to use with headphones/speakers and the blue has a built-in Bluetooth transmitter for wireless purposes. The Proof is still a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilink-titanium-multifunction-edc-bracelet) project, and I hope it ends up in the hands of Nano users soon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Waterproof MP3 Players:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating waterproof MP3 players for active users. - **Wearable Technology:** Potential for disruptive innovation in designing wearable technology that combines functionality and durability. - **Wireless Audio:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing wireless audio solutions for easy and convenient use. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry by creating waterproof and durable devices. - **Sports and Fitness:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sports and fitness industry by offering waterproof and durable wearable technology for active users. - **Audio and Sound Technology:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the audio and sound technology industry by developing wireless audio solutions for various devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Watch-Fitting Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod-1.md) - [Waterproof Audio Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-audio-technology.md) - [Waterproof Bone Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openswim-pro.md) - [Swimming-Friendly Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-outlier-free-pro.md) - [Bone Conduction Waterproof Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-conduction-waterproof-headphones.md) - [Underwater Bone Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonar-pro.md) - [Ultra-Durable Earbud Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allweather-airpods-case.md) - [Military-Grade Earbud Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keybudz-elementproof-waterproof-case.md) - [Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchout-wearpods.md)