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
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Rotary Phone Watches
The Zihotch Retro Phone Watch
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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
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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
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Postage Stamp-Inspired Watches
The ‘P.S. I Love You' Collection
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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
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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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The 176 CS-500 Smartwatch by Carl Hauser Has a Rugged Form
Luxury Watchmaker Smartphones
The Realme 12 Pro+ Rolex Edition Plays Homage to Classic Timepieces
Gilded See-Through Watches
The Casio G-SHOCK Transparent Gold Watch Collection is Shimmery
Discreetly Intelligent Timepieces
The G-SHOCK MOVE DWH5600 Tracks Heart Rate and More
Rugged Rose Gold Timepieces
The G-SHOCK GMA-S2100MD Shows Off Three Band Colors
Wrist-Worn eSports Watches
The Conceptual MSI Gaming PC Watch by Eslam Mhd is Dragon-Themed
Accessible Space Age Timepieces
The Timex Marlin Jet Has a Midcentury Modern Design at a Low Cost
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Luxurious Sporty Watches
Hermés’ H08 Watch Series Welcomes a New Timepiece Addition
Elegant High-Performance Watches
The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Marries Style With Function
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
NASA-Inspired Watch Designs
Casio Designs the G-SHOCK DW6900NASA237, Inspired by Nasa
All-Metal Elevated Timepieces
Casio Presents a New G-Shock Shock-Resistant Watch Capsule
Satellite-Enabled Gold Watches
Huawei Releases the 'Ultimate Gold Edition' Timepiece
Cocktail-Inspired Watch Series
Seiko Presents the Exclusive Cocktail Time European & U.S. Range
Luxury Automotive-Branded Smartwatches
The Bugatti Ceramique Titane Edition Smartwatch is Sleek
Interactive Circular Timepieces
The Conceptual 'Circlock' Watch by Edoardo Gouffran is Distinct
Premium Heritage Timepiece Collections
Hilts Unveils its Impressive Chronograph Collection
Sci-Fi-Inspired Limited Timepieces
Fossil Launches its New Star Wars Collection with Six Pieces
Outdoor-Ready Colorful Watch Series
Orient Unveils a New M Force and Star Basic Date Watch
Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches
This Apple Watch Concept by Tien Hung Optimizes Efficiency
Retro Futuristic Glasses Collections
G-SHOCK Introduces its 'Forgotten Future' Watch Collection
Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
The Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches Come in Four Finishes
Luxury Flagship Smartwatch Models
The HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate Has a 1.5-Inch LTOP AMOLED
Swiss-Made Timepiece Designs
Braun Clocks Presents its First Range of Wristwatches
Luxury Smartwatch Models
The Latest TAG Heuer Connected Wearables Come in Two Options
Alluring Luxury Timepieces
Timex Unveils the Exquisite Jacquie Aiche Intuition Collection
60s-Style Timepiece Collections
The Seiko 5 Sports 1968 Reissues Come in Three Models
Strong Passionately Colored Timepieces
The G-SHOCK Ignite Red Series Includes Four Models
Bold Vehicle-Inspired Timepieces
The Urwerk UR-112 Aggregat 'Back to Black' is Demure
Watch-Like Smart Phones
Fire-Boltt's WristPhone Offers Crystal-clear Calls and So Much More
Anniversary-Honoring Digital Watches
Bodega and G-SHOCK Presents the DW-5600BDG23-1 Watch
Collaboration Cola Timepieces
The Coca-Cola® x G-SHOCK Watches Come in Two Styles
Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings
Casio and Stasto Stand Stones Present Timepiece Rings
Midcentury-Inspired Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Carrera Glassbox Chronograph Revives a Classic
Sophisticated Mechanical Watches
Orient Star Elevates the Mechanial Moon Phase Classic Capsule
Vintage-Inspired Watch Ranges
The Seiko 5 Sports ‘Customise’ Limited Edition Collection is Sleek
Lunar Festivities-Inspired Timepieces
Swatch Celebrates the Year of the Dragon with New Watches
Affordable Wandering Hour Timepieces
The Xeric Vendetta II Rivals High-End Alternatives
Luxe Leather-Free Smartwatch Straps
These New Apple Watch Hermès Bands Come in Four Styles
Special Edition Anniversary Timepieces
The Seiko Presage Limited Edition Celebrates 110 Years
Efficient 70s-Style Timepieces
The Citizen Eco-Drive 365 Series Includes Three Styles
Elevated Sporty Men's Watches
Fossil Introduces Its Latest Men's Watch Capsule—the Sport Tourer
Metallic Blue Dial Timepieces
The G-SHOCK GM-B2100 and GMW-B5000 Were Updated with New Details
Revived Iconic Luxe Timepieces
Chanel Presents its Elevated Premiére Timepiece Once Again
Vintage-Inspired Timepiece Collections
The Bulova Jet Star Watch Collection Has Three Styles
Vibrant Y2K-Inspired Timepieces
The G-SHOCK DW-6900 Crazy Colors Series is Here for Spring
Automotive Heritage Watches
The Hodinkee x Autodromo Group B Rallysport Chronograph is Elegant
Reinterpreted Retro Diver Timepieces
The Seiko Prospex Mechanical GMT Watches Come in Three Models
Metallic Retro-Futuristic Watches
G-SHOCK Unveils Four Distinct Metallic Silver Watches
Modernized Classic Timepieces
The Radio Anatom Automatic Watch is Back for its 40th Anniversary
Playful Interchangeable Bezel Timepieces
The Casio G-SHOCK G-B001M Revamps a Classic Design
Posh Celebratory Pocket Watches
The Citizen 100th Anniversary Special Edition Pocket Watch is Chic
Celebratory Racer Timepieces
The TAG Heuer 60th Anniversary Carrera Chronograph 'Glassbox' is Chic
Daylight-Savings Intricately Made Watches
Bovet Introduces the Récital 28 Prowess 1 Timepiece
Digital Art-Inspired Timepieces
Hublot and Takashi Marakami Join Forces on a Capsule of Watches
Sleek Steel Smartwatch Cases
The CLAUSTRUM 'Persona' Apple Watch Bracelet is Minimalist
Postmodern Diver Timepieces
The Nodus Sector Dive Watch Merges Classic and Contemporary Styles
Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches
The WatchOut WearPods Smartwatch Has a Multifunctional Design
Streetwear-Branded Timepieces
The Supreme x The North Face G-SHOCK DW-6900 Comes in Three Colors
Luxury 80s-Inspired Timepieces
Hublot Classic Fusion Original Comes in Three Sizes
Time-Telling Cufflinks
The Creamy Patina 2023 Collection Takes After Iconic Vintage Watches
Luxury Yellow Gold Timepieces
Patcharavipa's Unveils Custom Yellow Gold Audemars Piguet Timepieces
Affordable Luxurious Patterned Watches
BAPE is Inspired by a Premium Design with the TYPE 10
Sleek Modern Timepiece Homage
Casio Releases the Limited-Edition TRN-50 Timepiece
Sporty Smartwatch Models
The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Now Comes in Three New Models
Sustainably Designed Timepieces
The Majestik Solar Watch Passively Captures Energy
Fashion-Branded Smartwatch Models
The Diesel Griffed Gen 6 Smartwatch Runs Wear OS 3
Sporty Luxe Returning Timepieces
Tag Heuer Reintroduces the Signature Skipper
Accessible Swiss-Made Timepieces
The Timex Giorgio Galli S2 Automatic 38mm Has a Timeless Design
Nontraditional Racer Timepiece Models
The 2023 TAG Heuer Carrera Date Comes in Four Colors
Elegant Metallic Timepieces
This Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 is Victoria Beckham-Approved
Wearable Art Watches
Masterpiece On Your Wrist Makes Art from the Louvre Wearable
Global Timezone Timepieces
Nik Bentel Studio and TTT Watches Creates the Time Traveler
Metallic Designer Smartwatches
The Xiaomi Watch S2 Has a Circular, Stainless Steel Design
Sci-Fi-Themed Watch Collections
Fossil Unveils Its Star Wars Watch Collections for May 4
High-End Timepiece Smartwatches
The Hublot Big Bang e Gen 3 Has the Qualcomm snapdragon Wear 4100+
Artwork-Inspired Timepiece Collections
The MoMA x Swatch Collection Showcases Classic Artwork
Durable Sports Watches
The Armitron Apex Sports Watch is Functional and Stylish
Monochromatic Digital Timepiece Series
G-SHOCK Unveils the New GA-2100 Tone-On-Tone Capsule
Sporty Titanium-Accented Timepieces
Farer Chronograph Sport Titanium Watches Come in Two Models
Chic Retro-Inspired Watch Designs
Zodiac Revives Its Iconic 1953 Sea Wolf
Ocean-Bound Plastic Timepieces
The Amitron Wave Collection Shows Off a Sustainable Aesthetic
Motion-Sensing Wristwatches
The Casio Digital Basic GDB500 Series Shares Simple Step Trackers
Co-Branded Collaboration Fashion Products
The Wasted Youth x G-SHOCK Collection is Laidback
Luxury Jewelry Cuff Watches
Piaget Unveils Its Limelight High Jewelry Cuff Watches in Three Colors
Luxury Sports-Themed Watches
Richard Mille debuts the New RM 07-04 Automatic Sport Collection
Luxe Swiss Timepiece Ranges
The Golden Concepts Automatic Swiss-Made Watch Will Arrive in 2024
Vibrantly Accented Sport Watches
The Seiko 5 Sports Time Sonar Watches Come in Two Styles
Fitness-Ready Women's Sports Watches
The Armitron Pulse Women's Sports Watch is Slick & Stylish
Sophisticated Automatic Watch Models
These DANGO Automatic Watches Come in Two Models
Militant Titanium Timepieces
The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Utility is Limited-Edition
Tough Crystalline Timepieces
The Casio G-SHOCK Recrystallized Series Has Three Styles
Winter Race-Inspired Timepieces
The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 GP 2023 Watch is Limited-Edition
Retro-Style Digital Racer Watches
The Autodromo Group C Sport Chronographs Have a Nostalgic Design
Sporty Solar Watch Designs
Diesel Recently Launched Its First Solar Watch Line
Music Group-Inspired Watches
G-SHOCK and Wu-Tang Clan Collaborate on Exclusive Anniversary Watch
Subtle Bauhaus-Inspired Timepieces
These HÖFFBERN Timepieces Boast Swiss Movements and More
Moon Mission-Inspired Timepieces
OMEGA and Swatch Join Forces on the MoonSwatch Timepiece
Festive Bear-Adorned Timepieces
The Polo Ralph Lauren Polo Bear Watches Come in Two Styles
Modernized 40s-Era Timepieces
These Panerai Radiomir Watches Pay Attention to the Past and Future
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Expansive Sporty Spring Timepieces
adidas Originals Presents the SS23 Watch Collection
Refined Sleek Smartwatch Updates
Samsung Adds New Upgrades to the Galaxy Watch6 Series
Ultra-Compact Diver Timepieces
The Doxa SUB 200T Watch Offers a Smaller Take on a Classic
Family Heirloom-Inspired Watch Designs
Jacob & Co. Releases the Exquisite Dual Time Time Zone
Anniversary-Commemorating Cat Watches
Casio Previews its New Hello Kitty Watch Collaboration
Revived 60s-Inspired Dive Watches
The Zenith DEFY Revival A3648 Celebrates the 1969 Model
Sleek Affordable Digital Timepieces
Tissot Presents the PRX Digital Watches to its PRX Line
Metallic Retrofuturism Watches
The HEGID Celeste Steel Watch Pays Homage to the Past and Present
Mesopotamian-Inspired Timepieces
The URWERK UR-100V Sumer Has a Self-Winding UR 12.02 Movement
French Architecture-Inspired Timepieces
The René Mouris MYTHIQUE Le Monde Watch is Artistic
Haute Modernized Timepieces
The Tissot PRX 35mm Powermatic 80 Has Been Updated in New Colors
Supercar Designer Timepieces
The Frank Stephenson 'Cosmos' Watch Comes in Several Stylish Colors
Fitness Tracking Smartwatch Tech
Powered by Polar is Releasing to a Series of Smartwatches
Streetwear Action Sports Timepieces
The Nixon Ripper Comes in Seven Color Options
Celebratory Grand Prix Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton Collection Has Three Dial Options
Safety-Conscious Smartwatches
The Moto Watch 100 is an Affordable Safety-Themed Timepiece
Stress-Reducing Screenless Watches
NOWATCH Brings the First "Awareable" to CES 2023
Health-Centric Smart Timepieces
Fossil's Wear OS 3 Watch is Designed Around Health and Wellness
Peaceful Ceramic Timepieces
Tranquil Living and Japanese Art Inspired Talidara's Heiwa Watch
Heritage-Honoring Premium Timepieces
Rolex Honors its Roots with the First Perpetual 1908
Funk-Inspired Luxury Timepieces
Louis Vuitton Releases New Tambour Street Diver Timepieces
Accessible Fitness-Focused Smartwatches
The Moto Watch 70 Tracks Sports and More
Multicolor Bezel-Equipped Watches
Samsung Stocks the Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic in New Colorways
Collaboration Retro Futurism Timepieces
The Girard-Perregaux x Saint Laurent Casquette 2.0 is Chic
Jewelry Covered Luxury Watches
Piaget Unveils Its Latest Limelight Aura High Jewelry Watch
Mechanized Titanium Hand Timepieces
F.P. Journe Launch the Calibre 1300.3 with Titanium Human Hand
Minimalist Bauhaus-Inspired Timepieces
Botta Watches Come in Seven Models to Choose From
Planet-Resembling Watch Faces
Samsung Presents its Galaxy Time Series of Timepieces
Gold-Plated Sunray Timepieces
TAG Heuer Unveils the New 'Carrera Chronograph' 2022 Gold Edition
Unique Handcrafted Watches
Woodstone Watches Serve as a Reminder to Remain in the Present
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
Retro-Inspired Sporty Timepieces
Orient Unveils a Neo Classic Sport Technical Watch
Chicly Sporty Timepieces
The Hermès H08 Chronograph Boasts a Refreshed Design
Magnetic Band Upgraded Smartwatches
The Upcoming Apple Watch X Will Have Thinner Cases
Motorsport-Inspired Timepieces
The Ollech & Wajs Rallychron Timepiece Pays Homage to Circuit Races
Stealthy Chronograph Timepieces
Porsche Design Presents the Chronograph 1 Utility Watch
Full-Metal Gold Watches
G-SHOCK Releases New Full-Metal Gold Colorway to Its 2100 Series
Collaboration Floral Artwork Timepieces
Hublot Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Watches are Playful