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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Luxe Detachable Timepieces
Swatch x Audemars Piguet's Royal Pop Include 8 Detachable Watches
Transparent Digital Watches
The GA-2100 Space Age is a Limited-Edition Collaborative Wristwatch
Vibrant Racing Dial Watches
Aston Martin x Timex TKS Watch Uses Automotive-Inspired Dial Design
Distorted Dial Watch Collection
Nixon Unveiled The 4th Dimension Series of Watches
Animated Watch Collaboration
Breitling Astro Boy Avenger Chronograph Marks a Limited Release
Ceramic Premium Watches
The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch is Released in Steel and Moonshine Gold
Revived Quartz Watches
The Q Timex 1972 Time Machine Reissue Captures Accessibility for a New Era
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
Exquisitely Intricate Watch Collections
Rolex Unveiled the Watches & Wonders 2026 Collection
Astronomical Planetarium Watches
The Grand Planetarium Eccentric Si14 Tracks All Eight Planets
Chic Celestial Ombre Timepieces
The Seiko Prospex LX GMT U.S. Special Edition Has a Titanium Case
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
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
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
AI Productivity Smartwatch Models
The Mobvoi TicNote Watch Has AI Processing at CES 2026
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
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
Ultra-Thin Calendar Watches
Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar Arrives in Blue Titanium
Honorary Digital Musician Timepieces
The G-SHOCK x PLEASURES DW5600PDP-1 is Daft Punk-Inspired
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
Cartoonish 90s-Era Timepieces
The Space Jam 30th Anniversary x Q Timex Watch is Limited-Edition
Planetary Orbit Wristwatches
Revolution and CVDK Released a Six-Piece Solar System Timepiece
80s-Honoring Timepiece Ranges
The Breitling Chronomat Collection Features 22 References
Summer Luxury Watches
BVLGARI Introduces Aluminium and Marquetry Dial Watch Models
Luxury Automatic Watches
The Overseas Self-Winding Unveils Two 34.5-Millimeter Luxury Watches
Lifestyle Brand-Honoring Watch Designs
Citizen Watch's Watch Honors Hypebeast's Influence
Retro Sci-Fi Series Timepieces
Casio and Stranger Things Partnered for New Timepieces
Tactical Techno Titanium Timepieces
These ZENITH DEFY Extreme Timepieces Come in Two Models
Design-Driven Smartwatch Models
The Pebble Round 2 Will Be at CES 2026
Anniversary-Honoring Smartwatches
The Huawei Watch 5 10th Anniversary Edition Celebrates a Decade
Travel-Ready Sleek Watches
NOMOS Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer Drops Two Limited-Edition Models
Square Dress Watches
The nano universe x Seiko Selection Collection Features Compact Cases
Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches
The Minimal Watch Concept by Ibrahem Hassan is Futuristic
Moon Landing-Themed Watch Designs
CIGA Design's Moon Walker Pays Homage to the Lunar Landing
Digitally Artistic Timepieces
The D1 Milano x Peter Tarka: The Impossible Watch is Wearable Art
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
Wanderlust-Inspired Watch Campaigns
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Capsule is Versatile
GPS Solar Chronographs
Seiko Drops Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time Chronograph 145th Anniversary Series
Anniversary Collaboration Watches
Seiko x SEGA 65th Anniversary Watch Higlights Gaming Motifs
Vintage Watch Collections
The Collectibles VI Brings Restored Jaeger-Lecoultre Icons to London
Oceanic Artwork Timepieces
The Ulysse Nardin Classico Rendao Liu Make Waves Collection is Chic
Slick Minimalist Watch Designs
Tudor Unveils Stunningly Elegant Capsule at Watches & Wonders 2026
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
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
AI-Inspired Luxury Watch Aesthetics
GUESS Watches' AI Venix Boasts a Digital-Inspired Aesthetic
Striking Indigo-Dyed Timepieces
The Citizen 30th Anniversary Eco-Drive AQ4106-26L is Celebratory
Ultra-Thin Gold Watches
The Altiplano Ultimate Automatic 910P Receives Wristcheck Blue Details
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
Vintage Diver Watches
The Rowing Blazers x Wind Vintage x Seiko 5 Sports Expands the Rally Diver
Custom Luxe Watch Collections
The Patcharavipa 2025–2026 Watch Collection Highlights Vintage Bases
Blue-Hued Porcelain Dial Timepieces
This Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Classic Series Watch is Chic
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
Moon Landing Timepieces
The Mission to the Moon 1969 Watch Honors the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
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
Flip-Top Communicator Watches
Hautlence Retrovision 64 Has a Jumping Hour Display & Hinged Cover
Handcrafted Mechanical Timepieces
Bespoke Watch Projects Boasts the Intaglio Midsize Edition
Intricately Constructed Watch Capsules
Patek Philippe Debuts the Watches and Wonders 2026 Line
Luxury Dress Watches
Blancpain Villeret Novelties Drop Refined 38mm & 29.2mm Mechanical Watches
Luxury Smartwatch Collection
Hermès Apple Watch Series 11 Capsule Introduces New Bands and Faces
Advanced GPS Watches
Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2026 Editions Expand the Brand’s Satellite Lineup
Celestial Earth-Inspired Timepieces
The Urwerk UR-120 Blue Planet is the Last Version of the Model
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
Artistic Mechanical Watches
Anicorn x Oliver Jeffers TIME AND SPACE Has Four Hand-Painted Dials
Arcade-Inspired Timepieces
Ventana Automatic Missile Command Recreates Atari's 1980 Arcade Classic
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
Affordable Blockchain-Enabled Watches
BitMobile's Phēnix X Watch Presents an Ambitious Innovation
Luxe Time Nautilus Series
Patek Philippe Watches and Wonders 2026 Marks 50 Years of the Nautilus
Pastel-Hued Ceramic Timepiece Ranges
The Hublot Big Bang Summer Collection Has Two Models
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
Chic Cushion-Shaped Smartwatches
The Latest Samsung Galaxy Watch Range Features Two New Models
Luxury Chronograph Watches
The DEFY Extreme Collection Includes Two New Luxury Chronographs
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
Posh Pastel-Hued Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Solargraph Debuted in a Series of Soft Hues
Industrial Rectangular Watches
ŌTsuka Lōtec No. 8 Watch Introduces a Retrograde Minute Display
Collaborative Blue-Hued Timepieces
This Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Automatic is Wristcheck-Approved
Pop Art Luxe Timepieces
Piaget Andy Warhol Collage Watch Blends Art and Swiss Craftsmanship
Refined Watch Debuts
Temporal Works Series a Presents a Minimalist Timepiece with Vintage Cues
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
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
Soccer-Themed Digital Watch Faces
The HUAWEI Watch Faces for Summer are Playful
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
Contemporary Watch Capsules
Off-White™ TIME Collection is the Brand's First Range of Wristwatches
Mountainous Granite-Made Timepieces
The Tissot RockWatch Revives a Classic in a Modernized Way
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
Half-Hour Timepiece Displays
The ARROWatch Tells Time Only in Thirty-Minute Steps
Summer Ceramic Watches
Hublot Big Bang Watches Arrive in Mediterranean-Inspired Ceramic Colorways
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
Ultra-Luxurious Dynamic Watch Capsules
Cartier Debuts the Watches & Wonders 2026 Collection
LGBTQ+-Celebrating Luxe Watch Designs
GUESS Watches Introduced Its 2025 Worn with Pride Capsule
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
Light-Powered Watches
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional Solargraph Adds Light-Powered Sport Watches
Anniversary Sport Watches
The Girard-Perregaux Laureato FIFTY Honors 50 Years with a New Calibre
Artful Horological Showcases
BVLGARI Debuts Standout Novelties at Geneva Watch Days 2025
Anniversary Watch Collections
The LUDENS X Capsule is a Limited-Edition Anniversary Collaboration
Vintage Travel Watches
The Temporal Works Series A: Rambler Reinterprets Vintage Field Watches
Astronomical Rose Watches
The Blast Moonstruck Rose Gold is an Astronomical Watch
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
Boldly Adorned Timepiece Collections
The Orient Stretto Collection Debuted 10 New Timepieces
Horological Milestone Editions
Audemars Piguet 150th Year Novelties Reveal New Perpetual Calendars
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
Opulent Artist-Honoring Timepieces
The Piaget x Andy Warhol Collage Has an 18K Yellow Gold Case
Significant Horology Events
Watchtime New York is Running in October 2025
Historic Watch Auctions
The Phillips Decade One sale features the rare Patek Philippe Ref. 1518.
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