While some of the top August 2018 watch ideas redesign classic models and reissue century-old designs, others usher in a range of new features for the convenience of the modern consumer.
In terms of form, some of the most striking watches include ones with that take inspiration from camera lenses, have detachable components of open-face designs. Rather than requiring consumers to choose from investing in either a mechanical watch or a smartwatch style, some watch brands are introducing models that offer the best of both worlds with interchangeable parts.
As an alternative to the many smartwatch devices that boast vibrant full-color displays, some forward-thinking creators are now sharing wearables with E-Ink screens that offer an exceptionally long battery life that requires little charging between uses.
Top 25 Watch Trends in August
From Hybrid E-Ink Smartwatches to Rugged Urbanite Timepieces:
Laura McQuarrie — Sep 4, 2018 — Fashion
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Interchangeable Mechanical Smartwatches
The 'Nymeria' Watch Comes with Two Watch Faces
24
Modernized Vintage Watches
The Panerai Luminor California Has Classic Style with Modern Utilities
23
Elegant Camera-Inspired Watches
TACS' Vintage Timepiece Boasts Skilled Craftsmanship & Chic Design
22
Golf Club-Tracking Gadgets
Garmin's Approach CT10 Offers Insights to Specific Club Use
21
Chic Alternative Smartwatches
The Sinji Health Watch Tracks Various Metrics for Healthy Living
20
Dark Elegant Steel Timepieces
Todd Snyder and Timex Introduced a Limited-Edition Marlin Blackout
19
Contemporary Aviation-Inspired Watches
Hamilton's 2018 X-Wind Line Fuses Elegance & Historic Value
18
70s-Inspired Stainless Steel Watches
TAG Heuer & HODINKEE Drop a Limited Autavia Calibre Heuer 02
17
Luxe Redesigned Vintage Watches
The ZRC North Adventure Watch is a Modern Take on a Classic Style
16
Minimal Unisex Watches
HODINA and Minimalissimo Joined to Create a Limited-Edition Timepiece
15
Kid-Focused Smartwatch Wearables
The Mi Bunny 3 Helps Parents Keep Track of Their Kid's Location
14
Branded Fashion Smartwatches
The Emporio Armani Stainless Steel Touchscreen Smartwatch is Chic
13
Demure Dual-Timezone Timepieces
The Ochs & Junior Two Time Zones Watch is Uncomplicated
12
Temperature-Regulating Wearables
The Aircon Watch Can Help Users Feel Warmer or Colder
11
Chic Gradient Display Smartwatches
The 'ONNE' Smartwatch is Always On and Inherently Stylish
10
Community-Supporting Watches
Altar Watches Offers Elegant Designs with an Ethical Approach
9
Redesigned Classic Watches
First Omega's Wrist Chronograph is a Modern Take on the Historic Style
8
Luxe Watch Safes
Store Your Precious Items Securely and In Style
7
Hybrid E-Ink Smartwatches
The GLIGO E-Ink Smartwatch Boasts a Two-Year Battery Life
6
Detachable Headset Wearables
The Huawei Talkband B5 Tracks Fitness and Takes Calls
5
Openworked Dial Timepieces
Rado's True Openheart Automatic Combines Durability and Stunning Design
4
Luxe Over-Sized Timepieces
Oris' Mido Multifort Datometer is a Modern Big Crown Pointer Date
3
Century-Old Revived Watches
Omega Revived the First OMEGA Wrist-Chronograph Limited Edition
2
Rugged Urbanite Timepieces
The Casio G-MS Has a Stylish and Durable Design
1
Crystallized Sapphire Watches
Greubel Forsey Drops the Ultra-Luxurious Double Balancier Sapphire
Related Ideas
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
Next-Generation Performance Watch Designs
Myzone Debuts the Switch 2.0
Dependable Adventurer Smartwatches
The SUUNTO Vertical 2 Will Offer Up to 65-Hours in GPS Mode
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
E-Ink Flip Cases
The E Ink Flip Case Displays Time and Status Without Waking the Phone Screen
Surf-Ready Fitness Tracker Timepieces
The G-SHOCK G-LIDE GBX-100S Comes in Two Colors
Refined Retro Watches
The King Seiko Vanac Tokyo Horizon Introduces Two New Limited Variants
Athlete-Targeted Aluminum Smartwatches
The Huawei Watch Fit 5 Comes in Two Model Options
Solar E-Ink Watches
LightInk Combines Solar Charging with Long-Duration Battery Life
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
Origami-Inspired Watches
Casio’s New G-Shock Watches are a Series Defined by Folded Case Geometry
Monochromatic AI-Packed Smartwatches
The Conceptual Vetra Orbit One Has an E Ink Display
Ultra-Rugged Smartwatch Models
The Garmin Tactix 8 Cerakote Edition Further Reinforces Durability
Affordable Android Smartwatches
OnePlus is Rolling Out the Watch 3 Alongside its New Flagships
Exquisitely Intricate Watch Collections
Rolex Unveiled the Watches & Wonders 2026 Collection
90s-Era Sport Timepieces
The Timex 1995 Intrepid Reissue Revives a Classic in a New Way
Tool-Integrated Smartwatch Straps
The TiLink Titanium Multifunction EDC Bracelet is All-in-One
High-End Timepiece-Like Smartwatches
The COROS APEX 4 Has a Titanium Case and a Sapphire Crystal
Global Navigation Smartwatch Models
The Huawei Band 11 Series Tracks Over 100 Sport Modes
Screenless Fitness Trackers
The Fitbit Air replaces smartwatch screens with a minimal band
Cellular Synthetic Sapphire Smartwatches
The Xiaomi Watch 5 Has a 1.54-Inch OLED Screen
Fast-Charging Smartwatches
Google Pixel Watch 4 Prioritizes Battery Life And Everyday Usability
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
Vibrant Summer-Forward Chromatic Timepieces
Rado Introduced Striking Anatom Models
Accessible Active Smartwatches
The AmazFit Active Max Offers Up to Three-Weeks of Use Per Charge
Eco-Friendly Ruggest Digital Watches
G-SHOCK's G5600BG-5 Timepiece has a Sustainable Build
Marine-Specific Smartwatch Models
The Garmin Quatix 8 Pro Features inReach and 4G LTE
Automotive Twin Timepieces
Porsche Designs Watches That Mirror Its 911 GT3 Models
24-Day Battery Digital Watches
Garmin Introduces the New Addition of the Instinct 3
80s-Honoring Timepiece Ranges
The Breitling Chronomat Collection Features 22 References
Ultra-Extravagant Timepiece Designs
Tiffany & Co. Debuts Eternity by Tiffany Watch Collection
Micro-Sized Finger-Friendly Smartwatches
The Rogbid Fusion Can Be Worn as a Watch or a Ring
Scroll Wheel Smartwatches
Rogbid SpinX Smartwatch Adds Optical Scroll Control & Flashlight
Colorful Transparent Watch Designs
Casio America Has Released the GAV01SKE Series
Design-Driven Smartwatch Models
The Pebble Round 2 Will Be at CES 2026
Collaboration Budget-Friendly Smartwatches
The New moto watch is Powered by Polar
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
Immersive Display Smartwatches
The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro is Advanced Yet Lightweight
Slick Smart Watch Cases
The Golden Concept x Blvck Paris Collaboration Emphasizes European Design
Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches
The Minimal Watch Concept by Ibrahem Hassan is Futuristic
Intuitive Wellness Smartwatches
The Sharp Karada Mate Watch Estimates Food and Drinks Consumed
Accessible Skeletally Chic Timepieces
The CIGA Design Vector is Advanced Yet Affordable
Dazzling Jeweler Timepiece Ranges
The Latest Tiffany & Co. Watch Range Features Four Styles
Red Marble Watches
Timex Reintroduced the 'Q Timex Red Vega'
Reimagined Retro Viscount Models
Timex and Bespoke Post Design the Field Watch for Lifestyle Wear
Illuminated Metal Watches
Timex and Iron Maiden Released the 1986 Tribute Watch Inspired by Band
Slick Minimalist Watch Designs
Tudor Unveils Stunningly Elegant Capsule at Watches & Wonders 2026
Chic Sporty Aluminum Smartwatches
The Motorola Moto Watch Fit Offers 16-Days of Use Per Charge
Modernized 70s-Era Timepieces
The Timex Q Timex 1975 Enigma Comes in Two New Dial Options
Studded Digital Watches
Dime x Timex T80 Reworks a Classic Digital Model with Metal Detailing
Outdoor Athlete Smartwatch Models
The HONOR Watch 6 Offers Up to 35 Days of Use Per Charge
Striking Indigo-Dyed Timepieces
The Citizen 30th Anniversary Eco-Drive AQ4106-26L is Celebratory
Fitness-Tracking Colorful Smartwatches
Garmin Introduces the New Forerunner 570 Smartwatch
Precision Positioning Smartwatches
The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 6 Has a 2.07-Inch OLED Display
Slick Retro-Inspired Watch Designs
Piaget Has Expanded Its Celebrated Polo 79 Collection
Luxe Summer Chronograph Watches
The Royal Oak Offshore Collection Adds New 42 Mm and 37 Mm Models
Premium Hybrid-AI Timepieces
G-SHOCK Releases the MTGB4000 as the Newest MT-G Design
Modern Lightweight Smartwatches
HONOR Watch 6 Combines a 980mah Battery with a 41-Gram Case
AI-Powered Watch Operating Systems
Google's Wear OS 6 Features Full Google Gemini Support
Retro-Futuristic Collector Watches
Marvel and G-Shock Join Forces to Honor Fantastic Four
Elegant Sea Watches
Breitling Debuts a Refreshed 'Superocean Heritage Collection'
Low-Cost E Ink Smartphones
The BigMe HiBreak S Comes in Full Color and Grayscale Models
Luxury Smartwatch Collection
Hermès Apple Watch Series 11 Capsule Introduces New Bands and Faces
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
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
Swirling Sci-Fi Timepieces
The Ressence Type 9 IKEDA Features an Eye-Catching Dynamic Display
Pastel-Hued Ceramic Timepiece Ranges
The Hublot Big Bang Summer Collection Has Two Models
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
Affordable Blockchain-Enabled Watches
BitMobile's Phēnix X Watch Presents an Ambitious Innovation
Gold-Tonal Ring Timepieces
The Casio CRW-001G-9JR Redefines Wearable Form in a Golden Hue
Extreme Sports-Friendly Shock-Resistant Watches
Casio Adds the GBX-H5600 to its G-LIDE Range
Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches
The Conceptual Retro‑Future Wrist Tech by Jacek Janiczak is Stylish
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
Inaugural Slick Watch Collections
Rag & Bone Emphasizes Elegance in Its New Watch Designs
Rugged Mechanically Inspired Smartwatches
The Black Shark GS3 Ultra Has an IP69K Rating
Ring-Shaped Watch Designs
Casio America Collaborates with J Balvin on the Ring Watch Model
Lightweight Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches
The Huawei Watch Buds 2 Has a Titanium Alloy Casing
Sport-Friendly Smart Sunglasses
The Reebok Octane Smart Sunglasses are Powered by Lucyd
Healthcare-Focused Smartwatches
The ASUS VivoWatch 6 Plus Offers Blood Pressure Monitoring
Modular Repairable Sport Smartwatches
The UNA Watch is Simple to Repair or Upgrade
Stylish Bright Digital Smartwatches
The Garmin Forerunner 970 is Detailed in Metallic Tones
Long-Life E Ink Smartphones
E Ink 4g Smartphone Has Days of Battery Life & Gentle Screen Comfort
Refined Watch Debuts
Temporal Works Series a Presents a Minimalist Timepiece with Vintage Cues
Wearable Monitoring Technology
Talitrix Designs the T-Band to Push Boundaries in Monitoring
Racing-Inspired Chronographic Watches
Breitling Expands its 'Top Time' Collection
Y3K Aesthetic Timepieces
The G-SHOCK GA-V01 is Arriving Exclusively in China
Adaptive Navigation Watches
The COROS NOMAD Introduces Offline Mapping and Advanced Navigation
Accessible Athletic Smartwatches
The Amazfit Bip 6 Has a Fiber Polymer Case and an Aluminum Frame
Solar-Powered Rugged Smartwatches
The Instinct 3 Tactical from Garmin is Solar-Powered
Kid-Friendly Sport Smartwatches
The WeariQ Kids Smartwatch is Low-Cost Yet Advanced
Ultra-Bright MicroLED Sport Smartwatches
The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro Series Features InReach Technology
Alien-Like Watch Designs
G-SHOCK Unveils the Launch of Its GA-V01 Series in America
Smart Sleep Bands
The Garmin Index Sleep Monitor Tracks Breathing Variations, Temperature & More
Note-Taking Smart Rings
The Pebble Index 01 Doesn't Track Health Metrics
Visually Striking Watch Designs
The HONOR Watch 5 Ultra Was Unveiled at MWC 2025
Demure Dive-Proof Smartwatches
The Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 Has Sonar-Based Communication
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
Mountainous Granite-Made Timepieces
The Tissot RockWatch Revives a Classic in a Modernized Way
Summer Ceramic Watches
Hublot Big Bang Watches Arrive in Mediterranean-Inspired Ceramic Colorways
Nostalgic Collaborative Watch Designs
Casio's G-SHOCK Brand Partners with Designer Jae Tips
Multipurpose Health-Monitoring Watches
The Fitvii Health Watch offers All-in-One Wellness Tracking
Modern Mechanical Timepieces
The Zeitwerk Date Design Debuts in Warm Grey and Pink Gold
High-End Metallic Timepiece Models
The Tissot PRX Now Comes in Three New Options
Pro-Grade Multi-Day Smartwatches
The Lava Prowatch X Offers Up to 10-Days of Battery Life
Unique Volume-Inspired Watches
Swatch Launched its 'Swatch Encyclopedia' Collection
Mexican Tradition-Inspired Timepieces
The Timex Day of the Dead Weekender is Vibrant
Value-Minded Low-Cost Smartwatches
The Redmi Watch Move Has an AMOLED Screen and Long Battery Life
Shirt Cuff-Integrated Timepieces
The Shirt Cuff Watch by Swatch Creates a Functional Solution
Summer-Ready Bright Timepieces
H. Moser & Cie Launch the Pioneer Spiced Aqua Collection
Heat-Navigating Wearables
WATI is a Smart Wearable Concept That Helps Commuters Manage Urban Heat
LGBTQ+-Celebrating Luxe Watch Designs
GUESS Watches Introduced Its 2025 Worn with Pride Capsule
Squarish Sport-Ready Smartwatches
The Garmin Venu X1 Offers Eight Days of Use Per Charge
Hypertension-Detecting 5G Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 11 Offers 24-Hours of Battery Life
Light-Powered Watches
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional Solargraph Adds Light-Powered Sport Watches
Active Lifestyle-Focused Rugged Smartwatches
Garmin Recently Debuted the Instinct 3 Series
Wacky Design Smartphones
Nothing, Motorola, and Others Embrace Playful Phone Experimentation
Luxury Digital Papers
Montblanc Digital Paper Blends Craft and Tech in Premium E-Ink Notebooks
Playful Watch Ranges
The Swatch ESSENTIALS Collection Highlighrs Bold and Vibrant Designs
E-Paper Display Smartwatches
The Core Smartwatches Run PebbleOS and Offer 30 Days of Battery Life
Updated 80s Timepieces
Rado Reimagines its Iconic 'LaCoupole' Watch
Rugged Satellite Connectivity Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 Has Emergency SOS and More
Descriptive Wearable Concepts
Pebble Time 2 Revitalizes E-Paper Design with Refined Modernity
Significant Horology Events
Watchtime New York is Running in October 2025
Prideful Modernist Tech Collections
The Apple 2025 Pride Collection Marks Pride Month in Style
Stylish Smartwatch Designs
The Amazfit Active 2 Smartwatch Enhances Fitness & Everyday Convenience
Sporty Customized Battery Smartwatches
The Huawei Watch GT 6 is Rated for Up to 21 Days of Use
Unibody Ceramic Smartwatches
The Rogbid Z10 Has a Dual-Camera Layout, 4G LTE and More