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
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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
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Chic 24-Hour Timepieces
The Vasco 24 Hour Watches Tell Time in a More Effective Way
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Ergonomically Curved Watches
The Hoi Watch Features a Funky Twist for a More Ergonomic Fit
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Japanese Artwork Diver Timepieces
The Balticus Automatic Bronze Diver’s Watches are Artistic
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3D-Printed Swiss Wristwatches
Notaroberto-Boldrini's STEP Watches Use Swiss Mechanisms
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Kinetically Charged Smartwatches
Sequent's Self-Charging Smartwatch Relies on Body Movements
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Car Brand Smartwatches
The Porsche Design Huawei Watch 2 Has a Demure Black Aesthetic
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Celestially Inspired Timepieces
The T-Minus Watches 'Orbiter' Features Orbiting Hands on the Face
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Contactless Payment Watches
'Swatch Pay' Lets Users Complete Transactions at Contactless Terminals
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Elegantly Domed Timepieces
The Lumos by LACQNA Classic Timepieces Have a Minimalist Design
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Charging Smartwatch Straps
This Samsung Gear S3 Strap Doubles as a Charger for the Wearable
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Commemorative Commander Watches
Omega's Seamaster Commander Watch Honors 20 Years with James Bond
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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
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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
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Luxury Smartwatch Services
Apple Offered Free Personalization Services for the Apple Watch Hermès
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Fashionable Designer Smartwatches
The Tambour Horizon Connected Watch is Designed by Louis Vuitton
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Millennial Pink Surfing Watches
These New Nixon Watches Were Made in Partnership with Leila Hurst
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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
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Aftermarket Co-Branded Watch Straps
The Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop Wrist Straps are Chic
Luxe Detachable Timepieces
Swatch x Audemars Piguet's Royal Pop Include 8 Detachable Watches
Vibrant Racing Dial Watches
Aston Martin x Timex TKS Watch Uses Automotive-Inspired Dial Design
Stealthy All-Black Timepieces
The UNIMATIC x Maxfield Modello Tre U3S-M Chronograph Watch is Chic
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
Monochromatic AI-Packed Smartwatches
The Conceptual Vetra Orbit One Has an E Ink Display
Exquisitely Intricate Watch Collections
Rolex Unveiled the Watches & Wonders 2026 Collection
Chic Celestial Ombre Timepieces
The Seiko Prospex LX GMT U.S. Special Edition Has a Titanium Case
Luxury Desk Timepieces
Rolex Submariner Desk Clock Brings Classic Dive-Watch Design to the Desktop
Military Jacket-Adorned Timepieces
This New Slim d'Hermès Watch Has the Neo Brandebourgs Design
Animated Luxury Watch Collections
Louis Vuitton Unveiled Its Tambour Taiko Arty Automata Timepiece
Industrial Designer Clock Collaborations
Jaeger-LeCoultre and Marc Newson Debuted Three New Clocks
Vintage Retro Futurism Timepieces
The Casio AQ-240E-3A Has an Analog-Digital Design
Digital Ring Watches
Adidas Originals Digital Two Ring Condenses Retro Timekeeping into a Ring
Three-Hour Dive Watches
The Fifty Fathoms Tech Introduces Blancpain’s Patented Three-Hour Bezel
Chiming Luxury Watches
The Chopard L.U.C Grand Strike Showcases Advanced Chiming Mechanics
Tactical Logo-Free Timepieces
The Serica Ref. 7505 Field Chronometer Comes in Three Dial Options
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
Luxe Ultra-Thin Timepieces
This Vacheron Constantin Watch Maintains a Crisp, Precision Silhouette
Professional Race Fan Smartwatches
The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 x Formula 1 Edition is Chic
Rare Chronograph Sales
Audemars Piguet Coussin Tortue Chronograph Heads to Christie’s Geneva
80s-Honoring Timepiece Ranges
The Breitling Chronomat Collection Features 22 References
Folded Timepiece Designs
Nazar ŞIgaher Fold Watch Has a Layered Approach to Analog Timekeeping
Ultra-Extravagant Timepiece Designs
Tiffany & Co. Debuts Eternity by Tiffany Watch Collection
Luxury Ceramic Watch Campaigns
Chanel Taps Gisele Bündchen for the J12 Timepiece
Retro Sci-Fi Series Timepieces
Casio and Stranger Things Partnered for New Timepieces
Travel-Ready Sleek Watches
NOMOS Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer Drops Two Limited-Edition Models
Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches
The Minimal Watch Concept by Ibrahem Hassan is Futuristic
Stone Dial Timepieces
Code 11.59 Japan Exclusive by AP Feature Natural Stone Dials
Accessible Skeletally Chic Timepieces
The CIGA Design Vector is Advanced Yet Affordable
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
Reimagined Retro Viscount Models
Timex and Bespoke Post Design the Field Watch for Lifestyle Wear
Slick Minimalist Watch Designs
Tudor Unveils Stunningly Elegant Capsule at Watches & Wonders 2026
GPS Solar Chronographs
Seiko Drops Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time Chronograph 145th Anniversary Series
Italian Automotive Timepieces
The Chopard x Zagato Lab One Concept Watch is Limited to 19 Units
Luxe Mechanical Watches
De Bethune and Louis Vuitton Unveil the LVDB-03 Louis Varius Project
Monochrome Limited Chronographs
TAG Heuer x fragment Reveals Pared-Back Carrera Glassbox
Hypnotic Triangular Timepieces
The Anoma A1 Optical is Powered by the Sellita SW100 Movement
Luminous Calendar Tourbillons
A. Lange & Söhne Debuts Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Lumen
Modernized 70s-Era Timepieces
The Timex Q Timex 1975 Enigma Comes in Two New Dial Options
3D-Printed Titanium Timepieces
The Panerai Submersible GMT PAM01495 Has a Polarized Lens
Studded Digital Watches
Dime x Timex T80 Reworks a Classic Digital Model with Metal Detailing
Reinterpreted Luxury Watches
The Louis Vuitton Monterey Revives an Iconic 1980s Timepiece
Futuristic Timepiece Designs
The Apiar Gen 1.0 Redefines Watchmaking with Titanium Craftsmanship
Pastel-Hued Ceramic Timepiece Ranges
The Hublot Big Bang Summer Collection Has Two Models
Striking Indigo-Dyed Timepieces
The Citizen 30th Anniversary Eco-Drive AQ4106-26L is Celebratory
Slick Retro-Inspired Watch Designs
Piaget Has Expanded Its Celebrated Polo 79 Collection
Style-Minded Travel Watches
The Todd Snyder x Unimatic Modello Quattro U4 GMT Comes in Two Colors
Luxe Summer Chronograph Watches
The Royal Oak Offshore Collection Adds New 42 Mm and 37 Mm Models
Fast Tourbillon Timepieces
The Jacob & Co. God of Time Features a Four-Second Tourbillon
Sleek Cosmic Timepieces
Marc Newson Designs Jaeger-Lecoultre Atmos Hybris Artistica Tellurium
Luxe Chronograph Watches
Porsche Anniversary Chronograph Celebrates with 911 GT3-Inspired Design
Chic Champagne-Hued Timepieces
The NOMOS Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer Comes in Two New Options
Ultra-Thin Gold Watches
The Altiplano Ultimate Automatic 910P Receives Wristcheck Blue Details
Golden Luxe Digital Watches
The MM6 Maison Margiela X Timex T80 Collab Drops New Gold Edition
Retro-Futuristic Collector Watches
Marvel and G-Shock Join Forces to Honor Fantastic Four
Triple Tourbillon Timepieces
The Desder D001 Features a Triple-Axis Tourbillon Movement
Flip-Top Communicator Watches
Hautlence Retrovision 64 Has a Jumping Hour Display & Hinged Cover
Elegant Sea Watches
Breitling Debuts a Refreshed 'Superocean Heritage Collection'
Handcrafted Mechanical Timepieces
Bespoke Watch Projects Boasts the Intaglio Midsize Edition
Lightweight Titanium Watches
Hublot Debuted the Spirit of Big Bang Essential Taupe Timepiece Line
Intricately Constructed Watch Capsules
Patek Philippe Debuts the Watches and Wonders 2026 Line
Luxury Smartwatch Collection
Hermès Apple Watch Series 11 Capsule Introduces New Bands and Faces
Turquoise Timepiece Collections
Piaget Has Unveiled a Collection of Jewelry and Watches
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
Luxe Time Nautilus Series
Patek Philippe Watches and Wonders 2026 Marks 50 Years of the Nautilus
Gold-Tonal Ring Timepieces
The Casio CRW-001G-9JR Redefines Wearable Form in a Golden Hue
Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches
The Conceptual Retro‑Future Wrist Tech by Jacek Janiczak is Stylish
Artrful Pocket Watches
Louis Vuitton Escale Au Mont Fuji Pocket Watch Depicts a Japanese Sunrise
Summer Travel-Focused Women's Watches
Abingdon Co. Presents a Curated Selection of Women's Watches
Titanium Sports Watches
The King Seiko Vanac Introduce Lightweight Trio of Timepieces
Futuristic Otherworldly Timepieces
The SpaceOne WorldTimer is Made of Grade 5 Titanium
Chic Cushion-Shaped Smartwatches
The Latest Samsung Galaxy Watch Range Features Two New Models
Luxe Joystick Timepieces
The Vanguart Black Hole Tourbillon introduces joystick-based time control
Actor-Supported Watch Campaigns
Longines Introduced the Spirit Zulu Time 1925 Timepiece Collection
Posh Pastel-Hued Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Solargraph Debuted in a Series of Soft Hues
Refined Perpetual Timepieces
Jaeger-Lecoultre’s Master Grande Tradition Calibre 985 is Elegant
Pop Art Luxe Timepieces
Piaget Andy Warhol Collage Watch Blends Art and Swiss Craftsmanship
Whimsical Regulator Watches
The Unfrogettable Watch Lands as a Playful Limited Edition
Motorsports-Honoring Timepieces
The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H is Chic
Samurai-Inspired Intricate Timepieces
Louis Vuitton Introduces the Tambour Bushido Automata
Rope-Inspired Timepiece Designs
Tiffany & Co. Debuts Its Rope Solar-Powered Watches
Refined Watch Debuts
Temporal Works Series a Presents a Minimalist Timepiece with Vintage Cues
Collaborative Blue-Hued Timepieces
This Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Automatic is Wristcheck-Approved
Minimalist Gilded Timepiece Models
The Hermès Slim d’Hermès Quantième Perpétuel is Ultra-Slim
AI-Powered Timepiece Design Tools
The Swatch AI-Dada Tool Lets Users Think Up Any Design
Modular Chronograph Watches
The Bamford Mayfair 2.0 Fuse Playful Customization & Swiss Precision
Sculptural Statement Watches
Versace FW25 Watches Has Large Case Timepieces with Brand Details
Cushion-Cased Wristwatches
Gérald Genta Geneva Time Only Expands the Brand’s Lineup
Military Tool Watch Designs
Laventure Designs the Marine Type 3 with Grade 23 Titanium
Luxe Intelligent Watch Boxes
The Audemars Piguet AI-Powered Box Automates Perpetual-Calendars
Perpetual Calendar Watches
Masterlink Perpetual Calendar by Gerald Charles Debuts New Movement
Luxe Horological Collaborations
The Louis Vuitton De Bethune Varius Project Has Two Products
Timeless Watch Collections
Lady Premier Reimagines Archival Breitling Designs with Modern Elegance
Cultural Dial Timepieces
Panerai Radiomir 8 Giorni Chinese Edition Highlights Lunar-Year Symbolism
Intricate Spring-Inspired Watches
Vacheron Constantin Boasts the Égérie Spring Blossom Timepiece
Mountainous Granite-Made Timepieces
The Tissot RockWatch Revives a Classic in a Modernized Way
Sleek Magnetic Timepieces
The Triarch Watch Reinvents Dial Design with Magnets
Posh Pastel-Hued Timepieces
The Latest Arnold & Son DSTB 42 Timepieces Come in Two New Options
Modern Mechanical Timepieces
The Zeitwerk Date Design Debuts in Warm Grey and Pink Gold
Robotically Accented Timepieces
The Czapek Antarctique Rattrapante R.U.R. Has a Skeletal Dial
High-End Metallic Timepiece Models
The Tissot PRX Now Comes in Three New Options
Luxury Sports Timepieces
Breitling Unveils the Super Chronomat B01 44 NFL Teams Capsule Collection
Ultra-Luxurious Dynamic Watch Capsules
Cartier Debuts the Watches & Wonders 2026 Collection
Demure Athlete-Approved Watches
The Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic GOAT Edition is Chic
Mexican Tradition-Inspired Timepieces
The Timex Day of the Dead Weekender is Vibrant
Half-Hour Timepiece Displays
The ARROWatch Tells Time Only in Thirty-Minute Steps
Rosey Automation Chronographs
The Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante Arctic Rose Refines Intuitive Time
Marquetry Patterned Timepieces
The Time+Tide x Dennison DateNight Has a Mother of Pearl Dial
High-Jewelry Watches
Overseas Self-Winding High Jewelry is Introduced by Vacheron Constantin
Redesigned Celestial Timepieces
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reimagines its Rendez-Vous Watches
Pastel-Hued Fashion House Timepieces
The Dior La D de Dior Watches Come in Three Color Options
Chromatic Cityscape-Inspired Timepieces
NOMOS Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer is Limited-Edition
Anniversary Sport Watches
The Girard-Perregaux Laureato FIFTY Honors 50 Years with a New Calibre
Luxury Time Sculptures
Tiffany Airways Diamond Edition Fuse Aviation Elegance with Horological Art
Chiming Wrist Watches
The Classique Répétition Minutes 7365 Signals a New Era for Breguet
Titanium Swiss-Made Timepieces
The Laventure Marine Type 3 Chronometer is COSC-Certified
Artful Horological Showcases
BVLGARI Debuts Standout Novelties at Geneva Watch Days 2025
Coastal Summertime Timepiece Models
This Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport is Opulent
Orbital Timepiece Designs
The Radius Clock Uses Concentric, 3d-Printed Rings to Indicate Time
Horological Milestone Editions
Audemars Piguet 150th Year Novelties Reveal New Perpetual Calendars
Updated 80s Timepieces
Rado Reimagines its Iconic 'LaCoupole' Watch
Hypercar-Inspired Luxury Watches
The Tourbillon Baguette Elevates Precision and Jewelry Craft
Descriptive Wearable Concepts
Pebble Time 2 Revitalizes E-Paper Design with Refined Modernity
Significant Horology Events
Watchtime New York is Running in October 2025
Horological Chronicle Books
Audemars Piguet's the Watch Stories & Savoir-Faire Charts Its Legacy
Sophisticated Pastel Dial Timepieces
TAG Heuer's 'Aquaracer Professional 300' is Sleek and Stylish
Openworked Calendar Watches
The Iconic Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar Makes a Return
Square Case Timepieces
BR-X3 Watches Introduce Bold Finishes and Modern Materials
Light-Powered Watches
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional Solargraph Adds Light-Powered Sport Watches
Sculptural Timepiece Tables
Jacob & Co and Costa Design Turn a Watch into a $300k Sculpture Table
Ultra Thin Luxe Watches
Piaget Unveils the Altiplano Ultimate Concept and Conceals Its Tourbillon
Gem-Set Timepieces Lineups
Tiffany & Co at LVMH Watch Week 2026 Introduces Three New Watches