The top August 2019 watches offer a look at the past, present and future of design. With the recent 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, many special edition watch designs have been released to commemorate the event, including the UNDONE x Peanuts Lunar Mission Watches and a new Omega moon watch.
With 80s and 90s nostalgia at an all-time high, many watch brands are releasing designs that incorporate retro elements and colors alongside features that are relevant to consumers of today. Looking even further back in time, some watch designers also released designs that pay tribute to popular steampunk styles and ancient Greek influences.
For those who are more interested in artful designs and mindful experiences than timekeeping altogether, there's the Relax by StudioDWAS timepiece.
Top 25 Watch Innovations in August
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Ancient Greece-Honoring Timepieces
The Igemon Watches Draw Inspiration from Greek Design
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Bubbly Artistic Minimalism Timepieces
The 'Puro' Watch Has a Sundial-Like Face Design
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Bespoke Mechanical Timepieces
The JW-EX Timepiece Highlights Analog Components
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Limited-Edition Commemorative Watches
New TAG Heuer Watch Design Was Inspired By 90s Influences
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Blurred Face Timepieces
The Relax by StudioDWAS Timepiece Encourages Wearers to Appreciate Moments
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Airplane-Inspired Time Pieces
AVI-8 Has Created a Mustang Inspired Watch
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Limited-Edition Customized Timepieces
The Pro Hunter Stealth Military Submariner is Ruggedly Chic
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Nostalgic Technology Smartwatch Stands
The elago W6 Stand Turns an Apple Watch into a Retro Device
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Elaborate Steampunk Timepieces
The EER Steam-Powered Entropy Watch Hides a Galvanic Scale within
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90s Urban Timepiece Collections
The Casio G-SHOCK GA140 Series Has a Retro Fashion Flair
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AI Smart Watches
The Dokipal by Doki Technologies is Geared Toward a Younger Consumer Demographic
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Car Paint-Finished Timepieces
These TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 Watches are Vibrantly Accented
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Anti-Distraction Screen-Free Smartwatches
The Conceptual 'Di-fuse' Smartwatch is Chicly Simple
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80s Combat Watch Redesigns
The New Edition Timex Military Watch Reworks a 1982 Design
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Historically Inspired Wristwatches
These TMPL Timepieces Pay Homage to the Original Wristwatches
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Subtle Camo-Embroidered Watch Straps
BAPE Added a Leather Band Option for Its CAMO Type 3 BAPEX
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Moon Landing Watch Remakes
The New Omega Moon Watch Marks 50 Years Since the Apollo 11 Landing
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Cartoon Space Exploration Timepieces
The UNDONE x Peanuts Lunar Mission Watches are Celebratory
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Feature-Rich Utilitarian Timepieces
The Timex Allied Tide-Temp-Compass Watch is Adventure-Ready
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Carbon Fiber Watches
The New G-SHOCK Mudmaster Features Tech Integration
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Playful Time-Reiterating Timepieces
The 'Redundant Watch' by Ji Lee Artistically Displays Time
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Sapphire-Encrusted Luxury Watches
MAD Paris Has Created a Stealth-Black Rolex Daytona
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Millitary Green Luxury Watches
The New Panerai Watch Re-Imagines Its Classic Radiomir Collection
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Special Edition Watch Collaborations
HODINKEE Created a Version of the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe
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Commemorative Space Launch Watches
A Rare Omega Watch Was Created To Mark the Moon Landing
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Color-Changing 90s-Themed Watches
The Aaasy Supercolor Watch Will Take You Back to the 90s
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African-Inspired Eco Watches
The Tribesman Watch Collection Pays Homage to Tribes of Africa
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Vibrant Racing Dial Watches
Aston Martin x Timex TKS Watch Uses Automotive-Inspired Dial Design
Refined Retro Watches
The King Seiko Vanac Tokyo Horizon Introduces Two New Limited Variants
Animated Watch Collaboration
Breitling Astro Boy Avenger Chronograph Marks a Limited Release
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
Ceramic Premium Watches
The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch is Released in Steel and Moonshine Gold
Olympic Edition Timepieces
Omega Speedmaster Milano Cortina 2026 Celebrates Precision and Heritage
Monochromatic AI-Packed Smartwatches
The Conceptual Vetra Orbit One Has an E Ink Display
Affordable Android Smartwatches
OnePlus is Rolling Out the Watch 3 Alongside its New Flagships
Astronomical Planetarium Watches
The Grand Planetarium Eccentric Si14 Tracks All Eight Planets
90s-Era Sport Timepieces
The Timex 1995 Intrepid Reissue Revives a Classic in a New Way
Architect-Approved Watch Ranges
The Tadao Ando x Cauny Watches Have an Apple-Like Aesthetic
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
Minimalist Mars Exploration Timepieces
The Nova NASA Watch Concept Celebrates Space Travel
Luxury Desk Timepieces
Rolex Submariner Desk Clock Brings Classic Dive-Watch Design to the Desktop
Space-Themed Cartoon Timepieces
The Timex x Peanuts Marlin Space Orbit Watch is Animated
Modernized Gradient Color Timepieces
The Omega Railmaster 2025 Comes in Two Subtly Chic New Hues
High-End Timepiece-Like Smartwatches
The COROS APEX 4 Has a Titanium Case and a Sapphire Crystal
Vintage Aerospace-Inspired Timepieces
The OMEGA Speedmaster Pilot Flight Qualified is Chic
AI Productivity Smartwatch Models
The Mobvoi TicNote Watch Has AI Processing at CES 2026
Vintage Retro Futurism Timepieces
The Casio AQ-240E-3A Has an Analog-Digital Design
Red-Hued Lunar Eclipse Timepieces
The Citizen Attesa Collection Celebrates the Red Blood Moon
Nostalgic Gaming Timepiece Models
The Nubeo Ventana Atari Edition Watch Comes in Several Colors
Eco-Friendly Ruggest Digital Watches
G-SHOCK's G5600BG-5 Timepiece has a Sustainable Build
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
Honorary Digital Musician Timepieces
The G-SHOCK x PLEASURES DW5600PDP-1 is Daft Punk-Inspired
Bold Holiday Watch Collections
The Swatch 2024 Holiday Collection Highlights Festive Looks
Retro Sci-Fi Series Timepieces
Casio and Stranger Things Partnered for New Timepieces
Anniversary-Honoring Smartwatches
The Huawei Watch 5 10th Anniversary Edition Celebrates a Decade
Retro Video Game Timepieces
The Atari x Nubeo Ventana Automatic Atari Asteroids is Playful
Travel-Ready Sleek Watches
NOMOS Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer Drops Two Limited-Edition Models
Retro Gaming Smartwatches
The Atari 2600 My Play Smartwatch Has Four Classic Games
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
Moon Landing-Themed Watch Designs
CIGA Design's Moon Walker Pays Homage to the Lunar Landing
Dazzling Jeweler Timepiece Ranges
The Latest Tiffany & Co. Watch Range Features Four Styles
Timeless Dress Watches
The Blancpain Villeret Golden Hour Series Reimagines Classic Models
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
Anniversary Collaboration Watches
Seiko x SEGA 65th Anniversary Watch Higlights Gaming Motifs
Avant Garde Timepieces
Ulysse Nardin URWERK UR-Freak Merges Two Watchmaking Powerhouses
Everyday Diver Timepieces
The Seiko Prospex 1968 Heritage Diver’s GMT SPB51 Arrives This Spring
Modernized 70s-Era Timepieces
The Timex Q Timex 1975 Enigma Comes in Two New Dial Options
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
Striking Indigo-Dyed Timepieces
The Citizen 30th Anniversary Eco-Drive AQ4106-26L is Celebratory
Lunar New Year-Celebrating Timepieces
Arnold & Son Commemorates the Year of the Snake
Starship-Inspired Dynamic Timepieces
Nubeo Presents the Magellan Automatic Star Trek Warp Speed
Studded Digital Watches
Dime x Timex T80 Reworks a Classic Digital Model with Metal Detailing
Slick Retro-Inspired Watch Designs
Piaget Has Expanded Its Celebrated Polo 79 Collection
Refined Steel Watch Designs
Arnold & Son's Nebula 40 Steel Editions are Attentive to Detail
Custom Luxe Watch Collections
The Patcharavipa 2025–2026 Watch Collection Highlights Vintage Bases
Luxe Chronograph Watches
Porsche Anniversary Chronograph Celebrates with 911 GT3-Inspired Design
Bold Astronomical Timepiece
The Ming 56.00 Starfield is a Celestial-Inspired Watch Design for 2026
Flip-Top Communicator Watches
Hautlence Retrovision 64 Has a Jumping Hour Display & Hinged Cover
Retro-Futuristic Collector Watches
Marvel and G-Shock Join Forces to Honor Fantastic Four
Handcrafted Mechanical Timepieces
Bespoke Watch Projects Boasts the Intaglio Midsize Edition
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
Space-Age Watch Designs
The Europa Clipper Exploration Watch is A Tribute to Space Exploration
Minimal Stealthy Digital Wristwatches
Casio Introduces the New DW-5000R Watch Honoring a Classic
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
Playful Cartoon-Forward Watch Designs
Armitron and Peanuts Worldwide Launch a Stunning Capsule
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
Ultra-Slim Warmly Hued Watches
These Jaeger-LeCoultre Ultra-Thin Watches Embrace Neutrals
Active Lifestyle-Focused Smartwatches
The Aurafit G12 Smartwatch Debuted at CES 2025
Affordable Blockchain-Enabled Watches
BitMobile's Phēnix X Watch Presents an Ambitious Innovation
Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches
The Conceptual Retro‑Future Wrist Tech by Jacek Janiczak is Stylish
Summer Travel-Focused Women's Watches
Abingdon Co. Presents a Curated Selection of Women's Watches
Futuristic Otherworldly Timepieces
The SpaceOne WorldTimer is Made of Grade 5 Titanium
Co-Branded Space Travel Watches
Unimatic x Massena LAB U1-SPG 'NASA Artemis' is Limited-Edition
Chic Cushion-Shaped Smartwatches
The Latest Samsung Galaxy Watch Range Features Two New Models
Luxe Time Nautilus Series
Patek Philippe Watches and Wonders 2026 Marks 50 Years of the Nautilus
Feminine Lavender-Hued Watches
This Casio G-SHOCK GMA-P2125W-6A Marks International Women's Day
Posh Pastel-Hued Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Solargraph Debuted in a Series of Soft Hues
Copper Dial Dress Watches
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon & Date Unveil New Copper Dials
Actor-Supported Watch Campaigns
Longines Introduced the Spirit Zulu Time 1925 Timepiece Collection
Industrial Rectangular Watches
ŌTsuka Lōtec No. 8 Watch Introduces a Retrograde Minute Display
Outback-Inspired Timepieces
The TAG Heuer x Time+Tide Aquaracer Solargraph Sundowner is Ultra-Chic
Whimsical Regulator Watches
The Unfrogettable Watch Lands as a Playful Limited Edition
Pop Art Luxe Timepieces
Piaget Andy Warhol Collage Watch Blends Art and Swiss Craftsmanship
Nostalgic Digital Watch Models
The Casio G-SHOCK DW-5000R Recreates the Brand's Original Model
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
AI-Powered Timepiece Design Tools
The Swatch AI-Dada Tool Lets Users Think Up Any Design
Sculptural Statement Watches
Versace FW25 Watches Has Large Case Timepieces with Brand Details
Racing-Inspired Chronographic Watches
Breitling Expands its 'Top Time' Collection
Transparent Luxury Watch Designs
Ritmo Mundo Debuts Acqua Chronograph and Pegasus Sapphire
Limited Sand-Integrated Watches
Ahmed Seddiqi Designs the TYPE 9 S75 Watch Limited to 20 Pieces
Perpetual Calendar Watches
Masterlink Perpetual Calendar by Gerald Charles Debuts New Movement
Military Heritage Timepieces
The Benrus DTU-2A/P is Inspired by a 1964 Classic
Timeless Watch Collections
Lady Premier Reimagines Archival Breitling Designs with Modern Elegance
Alien-Like Watch Designs
G-SHOCK Unveils the Launch of Its GA-V01 Series in America
Visually Striking Watch Designs
The HONOR Watch 5 Ultra Was Unveiled at MWC 2025
Monochromatic Watch Collections
The Zenith 160th Anniversary Collection Includes Three Models
Indigo-Dyed Silk Dial Timepieces
The Ressence Type 8 Indigo is Limited to Eight Examples
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
Modern Mechanical Timepieces
The Zeitwerk Date Design Debuts in Warm Grey and Pink Gold
Unique Volume-Inspired Watches
Swatch Launched its 'Swatch Encyclopedia' Collection
Black Lacquered Minimal Timepieces
Anoma Watches Unveils the A1 Slate Timepiece
Half-Hour Timepiece Displays
The ARROWatch Tells Time Only in Thirty-Minute Steps
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
Playful Astronomy-Inspired Timepieces
Swatch Introduces NEW MISSION TO EARTHPHASE - MOONSHINE GOLD
Timepiece-Focused Event Series
Watch Week Aspen 2025 Represents a Significant Evolution
Kinetic Art Wristwatches
The TYPE 8 Daniel Engelberg Design Merges Painting with Motion
Redesigned Celestial Timepieces
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reimagines its Rendez-Vous Watches
Summer-Ready Bright Timepieces
H. Moser & Cie Launch the Pioneer Spiced Aqua Collection
Aviation-Honoring Timepieces
The Timex x Pan Am Flyback Chronograph Pays Homage to the Past
LGBTQ+-Celebrating Luxe Watch Designs
GUESS Watches Introduced Its 2025 Worn with Pride Capsule
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
Celestial Tribute Timepieces
Moonswatch Mission to Earthphase Shows Snoopy in Orbit
Pink-Hued Lunar Timepieces
The OMEGA x Swatch Mission to the Pink Moonphase is Eye-Catching
Space Rocket-Inspired Timepieces
Unimatic and Massena LAB Create the U1-SPG “NASA Artemis”
Anniversary Sport Watches
The Girard-Perregaux Laureato FIFTY Honors 50 Years with a New Calibre
Multiple Dice-Inspired Digital Watches
Timestop Introduces a Look at Its D-20 Digital Watch
Artful Horological Showcases
BVLGARI Debuts Standout Novelties at Geneva Watch Days 2025
Handwoven Indigo-Dyed Timepieces
Ressence Introduces the Dynamic Type 8 Watch Design
Orbiting Time Display Watches
H. Moser & Cie. Shows the Pioneer Flying Hours at Geneva Watch Days
Handcrafted Limited Watches
AWAKE’s Sơn Mài Fragments Unites Japanese and Vietnamese Artistry
Updated 80s Timepieces
Rado Reimagines its Iconic 'LaCoupole' Watch
Horological Milestone Editions
Audemars Piguet 150th Year Novelties Reveal New Perpetual Calendars
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
Opulent Artist-Honoring Timepieces
The Piaget x Andy Warhol Collage Has an 18K Yellow Gold Case
Square Case Timepieces
BR-X3 Watches Introduce Bold Finishes and Modern Materials
Ultra Thin Luxe Watches
Piaget Unveils the Altiplano Ultimate Concept and Conceals Its Tourbillon
Historic-Inspired Thin Timepieces
MING Presents the Project 21 Timepiece with Vintage Looks