# Clocks for DJs The Turntable Clock is Made of Recycled Material By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-09-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turntable-clock References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/turntable-clock-made-using-actual-recycled-turntable/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29656397) Now you can finally put your discarded and dusty record player into something a little more useful: The Turntable Clock is made of recycled material, using an [old Fischer turntable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-turntable) and a Doobie Brothers album. The turntable time teller requires a AA battery, with a quartz clock movement. Sold on [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set), the Turntable Clock is the product of an artist who specializes in revamping cool junk into something more practical. **Implications** - These creative clocks will definitely have your friends and family spinning with excitement. They make perfect presents for music junkies or for avid antique collectors. These [record player clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) are revolutionalizing retro. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Upcycled Home Decor:** Repurposing discarded items into functional and stylish home decor items, such as turntable clocks. - **Music-inspired Timepieces:** Incorporating music and music-related items into clocks, such as the Turntable Clock made from recycled materials. - **Retro Revival:** Bringing back vintage and retro items in a fresh and modern way, such as with turntable clocks that blend old and new materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Eco-friendly Home Decor:** Businesses that create trendy and environmentally-conscious home decor items, such as upcycled turntable clocks. - **Music Merchandise:** Companies that sell merchandise related to music or music culture, particularly products that incorporate sustainable materials or have a vintage aesthetic, such as turntable clocks. - **Antiques and Collectibles:** Businesses that specialize in antiques and collectibles, particularly those that offer unique items with a modern twist, such as upcycled turntable clocks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Modern Turntable Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-turntable-concept.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rytm-1.md) - [Visceral Record Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-kinetic.md) - [Color-Changing Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turntable-ii.md) - [Record-Cleaning Vinyl Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crescent-turntable.md) - [Recycled Plastic Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinola-detrola.md) - [Car Instrument Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reengauge-alarm-clocks.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Millennium-Inspired Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gadhouse-cosmo-solar-edition.md)