# Hi-Tech Watch Accessories The Glance Watch Accessory Turns Any Watch into a Smartwatch By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-06-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-accessory References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1742184757/glance-worlds-first-smart-accessory-for-your-watch) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/kiwiwearables) Glance is a watch accessory from [Kiwi Wearable Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiwiinspired-facial-cleanser) that turns any old [analog watch into a smartwatch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech). There's a lot of wearable technology in the works right now that will render many of today's devices obsolete, but Glance offers a brilliant way to bridge the gap between old and new technology. The small watch accessory clips onto the strap of a watch and it is designed to deliver mobile and social notifications, activity and phone tracking, plus add gesture controls so that you can use your hand and watch just as you would computer mouse. Currently, Kiwi Wearable Technologies has a [Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1742184757/glance-worlds-first-smart-accessory-for-your-watch) campaign in place where early bird supporters can nab one of these neat watch accessories for $70. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smartwatch Accessories:** Opportunity to enhance the functionality of traditional watches by adding smart features. - **Wearable Technology:** Potential for wearable devices to render traditional devices obsolete by providing advanced features. - **Gesture Controls:** Innovation in gesture recognition technology allows for intuitive interaction with devices without the need for physical contact. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion industry can embrace smartwatch accessories to add tech-enabled features to their products. - **Technology:** Companies in the technology industry can develop and market wearable devices with advanced features. - **User Interface Design:** Opportunity to design and implement gesture controls in various industries, improving user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justwatch.md) - [Handheld Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elrow-industries-miniphone.md) - [Modular Dual Watch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartlet.md) - [Pocket Watch-Inspired Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pocket-watch.md) - [Tool-Integrated Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilink-titanium-multifunction-edc-bracelet.md) - [Retro Gaming Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch.md) - [Nostalgic Watch-Fitting Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod-1.md) - [Stress-Reducing Screenless Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nowatch.md) - [Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod.md)