# Communicative Jewelry The Chic and Elegant Dial Wristwatch Phone By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wristwatch-phone References: [gizmowatch](http://www.gizmowatch.com/entry/dial-concept-phone-is-a-bracelet-for-the-athletic/) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/11/30/phone-fashion/) Turning phones into mini-computers and music players is commonplace these days but what about turning them into jewelry? The Dial wristwatch phone is just such a phone-it combines the elegance of a bracelet with the functionality of a mobile phone. The numbers and settings of the Dial wristwatch phone are displayed through a beam of light that can be projected onto the wrist or any surface. Designed by Jung Dae Hoon his wristwatch phone is still just a concept. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Jewelry-phone Hybrids:** Combining the function of a phone with the aesthetics of jewelry presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation - **Projection Technology:** Projection technology in wearable devices like wristwatches presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation - **Wearable Computing:** The trend of turning everyday items into mini-computers opens up new potential for disruptive innovation in the wearable computing industry ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion-tech:** Creating fashion-forward wearable technology that offers practical benefits presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation - **Telecommunications:** Incorporating jewelry aesthetics into mobile phone design presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the telecommunications industry - **Projection Technology:** Developing new applications for projection technology in wearable devices can provide opportunities for disruptive innovation in the projection technology industry ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Infused Jewelry Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-slac.md) - [Transparent All-Glass Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-watch-1.md) - [Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justwatch.md) - [Gold-Tonal Ring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crw001g9jr.md) - [Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-smart-switch-ecosystem.md) - [Pocket Watch-Inspired Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pocket-watch.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [Miniature Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwn5600-nano-ring.md) - [Handheld Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elrow-industries-miniphone.md)