# Equalizer Timepieces The Tuning Watch is Designed for Those on the Go By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuning-watch References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/tuning-watch-makes-time-gazing-handy-on-the-wheel-for-car-lovers/) & [tokyoflash](http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/2010/09/tuning-watch-car-design-led-watch/) Although the Tuning Watch looks like a stereo equalizer, it was actually inspired by the [50s-60s American car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaer-r1-rally-chronograph) Calande. This is more appropriate considering that it was designed for those on the road. The brainchild of French designer Patrick, the Tuning Watch is supposed to make time-checking a breeze when you're behind the wheel. Displaying the time and date, the Tuning Watch reads "like a [barcode watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrowatch) from left to right with the first line showing 5-hour segments, 1-hour segments for the second line, and 10-minute and 1-minute segments for the third and fourth lines," according to The Design Blog. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Automotive-inspired Timepieces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create timepieces inspired by iconic car designs to appeal to automobile enthusiasts. - **Barcode-style Time Display:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop watches that present time and date information in a unique barcode format for convenience and style. - **Easy Access Timekeeping for Drivers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design watches specifically tailored to be easily readable and accessible for individuals on the road. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative timepieces in the fashion industry that merge automotive aesthetics with functional features. - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with watch manufacturers to create timepieces that complement and enhance the driving experience. - **Design and Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine design and technology expertise to develop cutting-edge watches that offer novel ways of displaying time and date information. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meditative Vibrating Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stund-watch.md) - [Global Timezone Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nik-bentel-studio.md) - [Car Instrument Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reengauge-alarm-clocks.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Half-Hour Timepiece Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrowatch.md) - [Chromatic Quad-Timezone Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolbrook-pan4timer.md) - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md)