It's quaint in light of the August 2017 timepiece trends, but there was a time when the very idea of a wristwatch was the pinnacle of science, technology, and luxury. The fact that someone could carry around a device that would reliably tell the the time of day on demand was startling when it was first introduced. Though that basic concept no longer leaves people agog, cutting edge and modern science, tech, and luxury are still on display in timepieces today.
On the scientific front, Notaroberto-Boldrini's STEP Watches combine Swiss timekeeping with 3D printing to create luxurious, precise watches at a significantly reduced cost when compared to other Swiss products. Where luxury is concerned, brands haven't lost sight of the chic allure of the wristwatch for both men and women. Louis Vuitton, for example, released a new luxury smartwatch with fashion as a main selling point.
Top 25 Timepiece Trends in August
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Wearable Calendar Countdown Timepieces
The 'Piece of Time' Timepiece Concept is Minimal in Design
24
Car-Inspired One-Off Watches
The Urwerk x Laurent Ferrier Arpal One Watch is Limited to One Unit
23
Poetic Minimalist Watches
The TwinWatch Was Designed with Quality and Elegance in Mind
22
Self-Winding Mechanical Timepieces
The Bólido Watch Boasts an Unorthodox Casing Design
21
Chic 24-Hour Timepieces
The Vasco 24 Hour Watches Tell Time in a More Effective Way
20
Ergonomically Curved Watches
The Hoi Watch Features a Funky Twist for a More Ergonomic Fit
19
Japanese Artwork Diver Timepieces
The Balticus Automatic Bronze Diver’s Watches are Artistic
18
3D-Printed Swiss Wristwatches
Notaroberto-Boldrini's STEP Watches Use Swiss Mechanisms
17
Kinetically Charged Smartwatches
Sequent's Self-Charging Smartwatch Relies on Body Movements
16
Car Brand Smartwatches
The Porsche Design Huawei Watch 2 Has a Demure Black Aesthetic
15
Celestially Inspired Timepieces
The T-Minus Watches 'Orbiter' Features Orbiting Hands on the Face
14
Contactless Payment Watches
'Swatch Pay' Lets Users Complete Transactions at Contactless Terminals
13
Elegantly Domed Timepieces
The Lumos by LACQNA Classic Timepieces Have a Minimalist Design
12
Charging Smartwatch Straps
This Samsung Gear S3 Strap Doubles as a Charger for the Wearable
11
Commemorative Commander Watches
Omega's Seamaster Commander Watch Honors 20 Years with James Bond
10
Inexpensive Minimalist Smartwatches
The Skagen Signatur Connected Hybrid Smartwatch is Discreet
9
Ultra-Customizable Watches
Amalgam Watches Introduces Wearables with Indefinite Customization
8
Rugged Jewelry Brand Timepieces
The Tiffany & Co. CT60 DLC Watch Breaks Brand Tradition
7
Cost-Effecive Automatic Watches
The 'Automatik' Timepieces Have a High-End Design and a Low Price
6
Durable Watch Storage Accessories
The Turbulent Labs Watch Roll Offers Ample Space for Timepieces
5
Luxury Smartwatch Services
Apple Offered Free Personalization Services for the Apple Watch Hermès
4
Fashionable Designer Smartwatches
The Tambour Horizon Connected Watch is Designed by Louis Vuitton
3
Millennial Pink Surfing Watches
These New Nixon Watches Were Made in Partnership with Leila Hurst
2
Versatile Modular Watches
The AMOT Modular Watch Has the Convenience of Several Watches in One
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Customizable Watch Collections
'Swatch X You' Lets Consumers Design Their Own Playful Timepieces
Related Ideas
Wearable Calendar Countdown Timepieces
The 'Piece of Time' Timepiece Concept is Minimal in Design
Car-Inspired One-Off Watches
The Urwerk x Laurent Ferrier Arpal One Watch is Limited to One Unit
Child-Friendly Smartwatches
The Pomo Waffle Helps You Keep an Eye on Your Kids
Engine Block Timepiece Cases
The Vulcan Innova VI52 Watch Winders are Made from a BMW M52 Engine
Poetic Minimalist Watches
The TwinWatch Was Designed with Quality and Elegance in Mind
Mechanical Display Smartwatches
The 'Wave' OLED Watch Has Digital and Analog Accents
Self-Winding Mechanical Timepieces
The Bólido Watch Boasts an Unorthodox Casing Design
Premium Leather Smartwatch Straps
The Casetify Saffiano Leather Watchband Collection is Stylish
Sky-High Paint Collection Launches
Canadian Tire Debuted the PREMIER INFINITY Paint in High Style
Dedicated Documentation Cameras
The Nokia 'Twist' Media Camera Captures 15 Second Bursts
Chic 24-Hour Timepieces
The Vasco 24 Hour Watches Tell Time in a More Effective Way
Ergonomically Curved Watches
The Hoi Watch Features a Funky Twist for a More Ergonomic Fit
Skin Tone-Matching Timepieces
The 'In One’s Skin' Timepiece Watch Collection is Philanthropic
Japanese Artwork Diver Timepieces
The Balticus Automatic Bronze Diver’s Watches are Artistic
Lavish 80s-Inspired Fashion
'The Ritz' Editorial Spotlights Updated Versions of Retro Fashions
Interactive Smart Mirrors
The Surface of This Reflective Glass is Motion-Controlled
Unisex Design Jewelry Collections
The Tiffany & Co. 'HardWare' Collection is Simple and Edgy
Online-Only Luxury Timepieces
The Panerai Luminor Submersible Acciaio Watch is Stylishly Modern
Digital Distance-Measuring Devices
The 'Pioneering P1' Laser Distance Meter Ensures Accuracy
Spill-Resistant Sofas
The Burrow Sofa Was Built to Suit Millennial Lifestyles
Kinetically Charged Smartwatches
Sequent's Self-Charging Smartwatch Relies on Body Movements
Car Brand Smartwatches
The Porsche Design Huawei Watch 2 Has a Demure Black Aesthetic
Fabric Clock Faces
The Fabric Clock by 'Munito' is a Subtle and Quirky Timepiece
Habit-Reducing Smartwatches
The Cue Smartwatch Uses AI to Predict Your Future Cigarette Cravings
Wrap-Around Display Watches
The Sony FES-2 E-Ink Watch Has a Paper-Thin Display Design
Opulent Anime Timepieces
The Romain Jerome Tourbillon Pokémon Watch is Priced at $258,000
Celestially Inspired Timepieces
The T-Minus Watches 'Orbiter' Features Orbiting Hands on the Face
Modular Timepiece Smartwatches
The TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 Has Interchangeable Hardware
Local Material Timepieces
The VERO Watches are Made Using Locally Sourced Materials in Portland
Swing-Analyzing Golf Smartwatches
The Garmin Approach S60 Smartwatch is Stylish and Advanced
Designer Collaboration Headphones
The 'SPACE ONE' Around Ear Headphones Sport ANC Technology
Charging Smartwatch Straps
This Samsung Gear S3 Strap Doubles as a Charger for the Wearable
Commemorative Commander Watches
Omega's Seamaster Commander Watch Honors 20 Years with James Bond
Inexpensive Minimalist Smartwatches
The Skagen Signatur Connected Hybrid Smartwatch is Discreet
Hybrid Connected Timepieces
The Kronaby Apex Watch Adds Just a Touch of Connectivity
Freelancer Time Tracking Apps
The 'Bonsai' Time Tracking Software Helps Users Handle Many Projects
Premium Fashion Smartwatches
The 'Haikara' Round Smartwatch is the World's Thinnest
Alcohol-Infused Tennis Championships
Pimm's and Wimbledon Celebrate the Tennis Tournament
L-Shaped Curling Irons
Hot Tools' CurlBar Promises to Help Style Hair with Less Arm Strain
Hi-Fi Car Brand Headphones
The KEF x Porsche Design Motion One Bluetooth Earphones are Chic
Rugged Jewelry Brand Timepieces
The Tiffany & Co. CT60 DLC Watch Breaks Brand Tradition
Elegant Hybrid Smartwatches
The Roxford Smartwatch Has a Sleek Yet Functional Design
Durable Watch Storage Accessories
The Turbulent Labs Watch Roll Offers Ample Space for Timepieces
Watch-Upgrading Buckles
The 'Smart Buckle' Converts Any Timepiece into a Smartwatch
AI-Optimized Social Marketing
Startup Cloud Campaign Improves Social Posts with Machine Learning
Smartwatch-Connected Panic Buttons
The Wearsafe Distress System is Now Apple Watch Compatible
Portable Car Exhaust Speakers
The Porsche Design 911 GT3 Bluetooth Speaker is High-Quality
Rainbow-Striped Smartwatch Bands
Apple Debuted a New Rainbow Smartwatch Band for Pride Month
Fashionable Designer Smartwatches
The Tambour Horizon Connected Watch is Designed by Louis Vuitton
Planetary Orbit Timepieces
The Jupiter & Juno Watch Places Planets onto Your Wrist
Ultra-Stable Action Cameras
The Rollcap Pocket Gimbal 4K Cam is Light and Stable
Street Artist Timepieces
The G-SHOCK x STASH Limited-Edition Watch is Ruggedly Stylish
Adventurous Hiker Smartwatches
The 'UWear' Smartwatch is Expertly Crafted for Hiking Enthusiasts
Convertible Vintage-Inspired Watches
The SILA Interchangeable Watch Has 20 Feminine Strap Options
Versatile Modular Watches
The AMOT Modular Watch Has the Convenience of Several Watches in One
Customizable Watch Collections
'Swatch X You' Lets Consumers Design Their Own Playful Timepieces