For a while, it looked as if wrist watches had lost their appeal, but in recent years, they have begun to make a steady comeback.
Mobile phones and other media devices had subsisted more traditional time pieces, and for a while, many had skipped wearing the wrist accessories altogether.
In the future, my guess is that wrist watches will make a timely return, not as practical time-telling pieces, but as fashion statements that allow people to express their individual styles.
This cluster highlights some of the most fashionable watches of 2008 that we featured on Trend Hunter.
22 Stunning Fashion Watches of 2008
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Designer Skeleton Watches
Marc Jacobs Skull Watch
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$550,000 Luxury Watches
The Hysek Colosso
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$400,000 Watches
The Maitres Du Temps Chapter One
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Limited-Edition Luxury Watches
The Movado Series 800 Derek Jeter Chronograph
18
Rotary Phone Watches
The Zihotch Retro Phone Watch
17
Multi-Colored Animated Watches
Infection
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Multi-Time Zone Luxury Watches
The Icelink Bikini
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Doodles to Tell Time
Ora Unica Watch
14
Wearing Multiple Watches
TooLate Caters to Hot Italian Accessory Craze
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Galactic Fashion Watches
The Horological Machine No3
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Childish Luxury Watches
Cartier Animarie
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Bracelet Watches That Hide The Time
i/o Concept Cuff Bracelet
10
Postage Stamp-Inspired Watches
The ‘P.S. I Love You' Collection
9
Fictitious Jewelry Endorsements
Santa Claus Recommends Icelink Watches
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Watches with Shutters
The Storm London MK V
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$1 Million Watches
The 34.5-Carat Hublot 'Black Caviar Bang' Timepiece
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Presidential Candidate Branding
Obama's Time For A Change Watches
5
Shop Around The Clock
Girard Perregaux ww.tc 24 Hour Shopping
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Amorphous Fashion Watches
Strobe
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$35,000 Watches
Albert Einstein's Time Piece at Auction
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Luxury Crochet Watches
The Angular Momentum Oriental Blossom Time Cushions
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Talking Watches
Learn To Tell Time In Japanese
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Samurai Armor-Inspired Timepieces
These New G-SHOCK MR-G Watches Come in Two Options
Vibrant Racing Dial Watches
Aston Martin x Timex TKS Watch Uses Automotive-Inspired Dial Design
Phosphorescent LCD Digital Watches
The Casio Pro Trek Watches Come in Two Models
Refined Retro Watches
The King Seiko Vanac Tokyo Horizon Introduces Two New Limited Variants
Distorted Dial Watch Collection
Nixon Unveiled The 4th Dimension Series of Watches
Revived Quartz Watches
The Q Timex 1972 Time Machine Reissue Captures Accessibility for a New Era
Structural Metal-Made Timepieces
The Casio G-STEEL Modern Industrial Series Has Four Models
90s-Era Sport Timepieces
The Timex 1995 Intrepid Reissue Revives a Classic in a New Way
Chic Celestial Ombre Timepieces
The Seiko Prospex LX GMT U.S. Special Edition Has a Titanium Case
Industrial Designer Clock Collaborations
Jaeger-LeCoultre and Marc Newson Debuted Three New Clocks
Military Jacket-Adorned Timepieces
This New Slim d'Hermès Watch Has the Neo Brandebourgs Design
Metallic Ring-Style Timepieces
The Casio CRW-001-1JR is Crafted with Polished Stainless Steel
Rugged Sea-Hued Timepieces
The G-SHOCK Oasis Series Looks to the Ocean for Inspiration
Vintage Retro Futurism Timepieces
The Casio AQ-240E-3A Has an Analog-Digital Design
Automotive Twin Timepieces
Porsche Designs Watches That Mirror Its 911 GT3 Models
Planetary Orbit Wristwatches
Revolution and CVDK Released a Six-Piece Solar System Timepiece
24-Day Battery Digital Watches
Garmin Introduces the New Addition of the Instinct 3
Metallic All-Analog Timepieces
The G-SHOCK G-STEEL GST-B1000 Comes in Three Dial Hues
Honorary Digital Musician Timepieces
The G-SHOCK x PLEASURES DW5600PDP-1 is Daft Punk-Inspired
Lunar New Year Timepieces
The Year of the Snake Swatch Collection Honors the Tradition
Digital Ring Watches
Adidas Originals Digital Two Ring Condenses Retro Timekeeping into a Ring
Ultra-Slim Cubic Timepieces
The Patek Philippe Cubitus Collection is the Brand's First in 25 Years
Bold Holiday Watch Collections
The Swatch 2024 Holiday Collection Highlights Festive Looks
Animated Luxury Watch Collections
Louis Vuitton Unveiled Its Tambour Taiko Arty Automata Timepiece
Retro Sci-Fi Series Timepieces
Casio and Stranger Things Partnered for New Timepieces
Rugged Timepiece Display Stands
The Casio G-SHOCK Watch Stands Come in Two Models
Timeless Metallic Watches
G-SHOCK’s Fine Metallic Series is Built for the Future
Tactical Green-Hued Timepieces
The G-SHOCK Black & Electro Green Collection is Arriving in Japan
Travel-Ready Sleek Watches
NOMOS Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer Drops Two Limited-Edition Models
Iconic Elegant Watch Interpretations
Chanel Debuts the Première Ribbon Red Timepiece Collection
Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches
The Minimal Watch Concept by Ibrahem Hassan is Futuristic
Design-Driven Smartwatch Models
The Pebble Round 2 Will Be at CES 2026
Retrofuturism Metallic Timepieces
The Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0 Comes in a New Model Option
Dazzling Jeweler Timepiece Ranges
The Latest Tiffany & Co. Watch Range Features Four Styles
Rugged Parisian Timepieces
The Casio G-SHOCK x Maison Kitsuné is Stylishly Durable
Timeless Dress Watches
The Blancpain Villeret Golden Hour Series Reimagines Classic Models
Retro Space Age Timepieces
The New Hamilton PSR 74 Watches Reimagine the Pulsar Cushion Model
Reimagined Retro Viscount Models
Timex and Bespoke Post Design the Field Watch for Lifestyle Wear
Studded Digital Watches
Dime x Timex T80 Reworks a Classic Digital Model with Metal Detailing
Luxury Ceramic Watch Campaigns
Chanel Taps Gisele Bündchen for the J12 Timepiece
Monochrome Limited Chronographs
TAG Heuer x fragment Reveals Pared-Back Carrera Glassbox
Chic Sporty Aluminum Smartwatches
The Motorola Moto Watch Fit Offers 16-Days of Use Per Charge
Everyday Diver Timepieces
The Seiko Prospex 1968 Heritage Diver’s GMT SPB51 Arrives This Spring
Spring-Forward Floral Design Watches
Swatch Unveiled its 'BLOSSOM TIME Collection'
Modernized 70s-Era Timepieces
The Timex Q Timex 1975 Enigma Comes in Two New Dial Options
Vintage-Like Western-Style Watches
The Ralph Lauren The Western Black Dial Cushion Watch is Ornate
Futuristic Timepiece Designs
The Apiar Gen 1.0 Redefines Watchmaking with Titanium Craftsmanship
Slick Retro-Inspired Watch Designs
Piaget Has Expanded Its Celebrated Polo 79 Collection
Luxe Chronograph Watches
Porsche Anniversary Chronograph Celebrates with 911 GT3-Inspired Design
Retro Watch Line Expansions
The BABY-G Series Offers Retro Revival Pieces
Chic Champagne-Hued Timepieces
The NOMOS Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer Comes in Two New Options
Retro-Futuristic Collector Watches
Marvel and G-Shock Join Forces to Honor Fantastic Four
Elegant Sea Watches
Breitling Debuts a Refreshed 'Superocean Heritage Collection'
Golden Luxe Digital Watches
The MM6 Maison Margiela X Timex T80 Collab Drops New Gold Edition
Durable Luxury Watches
The New Full Metal G-Shock Models are Rugged but Elegant
Minimal Stealthy Digital Wristwatches
Casio Introduces the New DW-5000R Watch Honoring a Classic
Sleek Simplistic Smartwatches
Pebble Introduces the New Core Devices Branch of Watches
Advanced GPS Watches
Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2026 Editions Expand the Brand’s Satellite Lineup
Luxury Smartwatch Collection
Hermès Apple Watch Series 11 Capsule Introduces New Bands and Faces
Versatile Affordable Refined Timepieces
Armitron Has a Wide Selection of Watches for All Occasions
Turquoise Timepiece Collections
Piaget Has Unveiled a Collection of Jewelry and Watches
90s-Era Computer Smartwatches
The Apple Watch G3 Concept by Saffy Creatives is Nostalgic
Fanciful Futuristic Timepieces
The Hublot MP-10 Tourbillon Comes in Two Case Options
Modern Layered Watches
The Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V Merges Precision with Refined Design
Inclusive Tactile Wristwatches
This Wristwatch for the Blind by Jinkyo Han Tells Time by Touch
Ultra-Slim Warmly Hued Watches
These Jaeger-LeCoultre Ultra-Thin Watches Embrace Neutrals
Dual-Time Motorsport Watches
The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport is Skeletonized
Heat-Resistant Watch Designs
Casio’s Watch Design is Sauna-Ready
Gold-Tonal Ring Timepieces
The Casio CRW-001G-9JR Redefines Wearable Form in a Golden Hue
Biohacker Technologies
Samsung Introduced the Galaxy Watch8 Series for Health Enthusiasts
Summer Travel-Focused Women's Watches
Abingdon Co. Presents a Curated Selection of Women's Watches
Chic Cushion-Shaped Smartwatches
The Latest Samsung Galaxy Watch Range Features Two New Models
Striking Luxury Watch Designs
Chanel Debuts a Striking Iteration of Its Iconic J12 Watch Line
Inaugural Slick Watch Collections
Rag & Bone Emphasizes Elegance in Its New Watch Designs
Haute Fashion Digital Watches
The Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela Collection Has Watch and Ring Styles
Feminine Lavender-Hued Watches
This Casio G-SHOCK GMA-P2125W-6A Marks International Women's Day
Outback-Inspired Timepieces
The TAG Heuer x Time+Tide Aquaracer Solargraph Sundowner is Ultra-Chic
Demure Deconstructed Timepiece Models
The G-SHOCK x beautiful people Timepiece is Limited-Edition
Sketch-Style Digital Watches
Casio G-SHOCK x Joshua Vides Watches Feature Comic-Style Cases
Posh Pastel-Hued Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Solargraph Debuted in a Series of Soft Hues
Nostalgic Digital Watch Models
The Casio G-SHOCK DW-5000R Recreates the Brand's Original Model
Samurai-Inspired Intricate Timepieces
Louis Vuitton Introduces the Tambour Bushido Automata
Refined Watch Debuts
Temporal Works Series a Presents a Minimalist Timepiece with Vintage Cues
Modernized Vintage Wristwatches
Elif Bulut Designs the Vintage Alarm Clock & Wristwatch
Haute Jewelry-Like Timepieces
The Piaget Altiplano Skeleton Métiers d’Art is a True Work of Art
Whimsical Moonphase-Inspired Watches
Christopher Ward and Mr Jones Launch the Calibre JJ04
Luxe Time Nautilus Series
Patek Philippe Watches and Wonders 2026 Marks 50 Years of the Nautilus
Wearable Monitoring Technology
Talitrix Designs the T-Band to Push Boundaries in Monitoring
Sculptural Statement Watches
Versace FW25 Watches Has Large Case Timepieces with Brand Details
Racing-Inspired Chronographic Watches
Breitling Expands its 'Top Time' Collection
Retro Video Game Timepieces
The Casio x PAC-MAN Collection Includes Two Models
Y3K Aesthetic Timepieces
The G-SHOCK GA-V01 is Arriving Exclusively in China
Cushion-Cased Wristwatches
Gérald Genta Geneva Time Only Expands the Brand’s Lineup
Rugged Modern Holiday Accessories
Diesel Presents Accessories for the Holiday Winter 2024 Season
Collaborative Fashion Designer Timepieces
The Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Comes in a New Expression
Seasonally Inspired Timepieces
The Grand Seiko Heritage 62GS Sekki Watches Comes in Two Options
Visually Striking Watch Designs
The HONOR Watch 5 Ultra Was Unveiled at MWC 2025
Predictive AI Smartwatch Models
The Withings ScanWatch 2 Offers 35 Days of Use Per Charge
Monochromatic Watch Collections
The Zenith 160th Anniversary Collection Includes Three Models
Oppositional Mantra Timepieces
Mr Jones Watches Feline Fine Changes According to the Time
Mountainous Granite-Made Timepieces
The Tissot RockWatch Revives a Classic in a Modernized Way
Ultra-Light Tennis-Inspired Watches
Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic Watch Embodies Tennis Legacy
Nostalgic Collaborative Watch Designs
Casio's G-SHOCK Brand Partners with Designer Jae Tips
Dazzling Sapphire-Crafted Timepieces
The Richard Mille RM 07-02 Comes in Seven Examples Per Color
High-End Metallic Timepiece Models
The Tissot PRX Now Comes in Three New Options
Co-Branded Maximalist Timepieces
The Marni x G-SHOCK GMD-S5610MA-7ER is Eye-Catching
Unique Volume-Inspired Watches
Swatch Launched its 'Swatch Encyclopedia' Collection
Demure Iridescent Timepieces
Girard-Perregeaux Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition is Chic
Shirt Cuff-Integrated Timepieces
The Shirt Cuff Watch by Swatch Creates a Functional Solution
High-Fashion Timepiece Models
These New Louis Vuitton Tambour Collections Were at LVMH Watch Week
High-Jewelry Watches
Overseas Self-Winding High Jewelry is Introduced by Vacheron Constantin
Large Watch-Style Alarm Clocks
Casio Japan Debuts an Enlarged Version of its Casio A158W Watch
Kinetic Art Wristwatches
The TYPE 8 Daniel Engelberg Design Merges Painting with Motion
Stylish Leather Smartwatch Bands
WITHit's New Range of Smartwatch Bands are Chic and Durable
Wrist Temperature Trackers
Watch Wrist Temp Displays Apple Watch Data Clearly for Health Tracking
Demure Designer Dive Watches
The Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic Watch Has a Vintage Feel
Hypertension-Detecting 5G Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 11 Offers 24-Hours of Battery Life
Pink-Hued Lunar Timepieces
The OMEGA x Swatch Mission to the Pink Moonphase is Eye-Catching
Multiple Dice-Inspired Digital Watches
Timestop Introduces a Look at Its D-20 Digital Watch
Glowing Minimalist Timepieces
The MING 37.02 Minimalist Features the Brand's Polar WHITE Material
Motorsport Heritage Timepieces
Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – F.A.T. 2025 Edition is Ultra-Rare
Collaborative Fashion-Centric Patterned Watches
Marni Remixes the G-Shock GMD-S5610MA-7ER Watch
Glam Gradient Effect Timepieces
The Leica Urban Green ZM Watches Come in Two Options
Coastal Summertime Timepiece Models
This Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport is Opulent
Playful Watch Ranges
The Swatch ESSENTIALS Collection Highlighrs Bold and Vibrant Designs
Made-To-Order Watch Rebrands
Piaget Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Andy Warhol Watch Tribute
Handcrafted Limited Watches
AWAKE’s Sơn Mài Fragments Unites Japanese and Vietnamese Artistry
Updated 80s Timepieces
Rado Reimagines its Iconic 'LaCoupole' Watch
90s Rave-Inspired Timepieces
Diesel Releases the D-SRUPTOR Watch with an Edgy Flair
Descriptive Wearable Concepts
Pebble Time 2 Revitalizes E-Paper Design with Refined Modernity
Significant Horology Events
Watchtime New York is Running in October 2025
Vintage Watch-Adapted Desk Clocks
Casio Transforms the Vintage A158W Into a Desk Clock
Historic Watch Auctions
The Phillips Decade One sale features the rare Patek Philippe Ref. 1518.
Elegant Timepiece Collections
The Hermès Cut Timepiece is Exquisite and Ultra-Chic
Stylish Smartwatch Designs
The Amazfit Active 2 Smartwatch Enhances Fitness & Everyday Convenience
Stealthy Durable Elegant Watches
Casio Presents the G-SHOCK GMC-B2100Z Timepiece
Retro Pastel Flip Clocks
Minimalist Flip Clock Concept Brings Retro Charm for Modern Desks
Radical Watch Clasp Concepts
Johan Link Introduces the Simple Yet Dynamic Watch Concept
Historic-Inspired Thin Timepieces
MING Presents the Project 21 Timepiece with Vintage Looks
Artist-Collaborative Colorful Watches
HUBLOT and Takashi Murakami Present the Limited MP-15