There's no doubt that being able to tell time is almost an everyday necessity, but there's no point limiting yourself in design when there's several bizarre watches on the market. People like to stand out -- even though half these watches will leave you scratching your head at how they actually tell time.
Forget the general construction of a watch with a plain band, two hands and numbers. These timepieces take it to the extreme -- from numberless faces to watches that monitor laziness.
40 Bizarre Watches
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Telson Camera Phone Watch
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Handless, Numberless Timepiece
Odd Ball Minimalist Watch
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Bendable ePaper Seiko Watch
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Faceless Watches
The Aurora Watch by Jihun Yeom Tells Time With Lasers
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Steampunk Watches
Sub-Genre of Fanboys Strong
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Comic Book Watches
Haruo Suekichi Steampunked Timepieces
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Phosphorescent Watches
C1 Quantum Gravity Watch Would Make James Bond Proud
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Watches that Monitor Laziness
Exmocare BT2
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Braille Watches
The X-Watch
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Faceless Watches
Diesel Black Label Timepiece Displays 4 Time Zones
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Rotary Phone Watches
The Zihotch Retro Phone Watch
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Multi-Colored Animated Watches
Infection
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Handless Watches
Mr. Jones' 'Cyclops' Uses Floating Hoops to Tell Time
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Dual Bracelet Watches
The H/M Watch from Humberto Jimenez Needs Two Hands to Tell Time
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Barbwire Watches
The Burberry Limited Edition Timepieces Will Be Available for Two Weeks
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Disposable Glow Watches
The TX54 Thumb Watch
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Hollow Watches
M60M by Roger Kellenberger
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Mirrored Watches
SDWorks' Dual-Purpose 'Mirror Watch' Wins China's 2009 Design Award
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Off-Kilter Timepieces
The 'Slip Watch' from Nonlinear Studio Tells Time on an Angle
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Watches That Need Decoding
Superior Minimalist Watch
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Asterisk Watches
'Ora' Watch by Alexandros Stasinopoulos Looks Like a Tape Measure
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Planetary Pocket Watches
Torbit Time-Orbit Watch by Evan Yiwei Ma is Out of This World
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Air-Powered Watches
The Urwerk UR 202 Turbine Timepiece
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Deconstructing Watches
Cool Classic Motorcycles Reconstructed
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Watch Works Cuff Links
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Bracelet Watches That Hide The Time
i/o Concept Cuff Bracelet
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Reptile Timepieces
Bulgari Serpenti Watch Slithering to a Store Near You
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Casette Tape Watches
The Horological Machine No. 2.2 is a Retro Black Beauty
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Pretend Watches
Denise Reytan Makes ‘t1mepeace' for Worry-Free Days
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Time-Telling Zippers
The Andy Kurovets Zipper Watch is Confusing but Super-Rad
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Measuring Tape Chronometers
The Ora Watch Charts Time the Old-Fashioned Way
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Uplifting Watches
'Ever-Increasing' by Sea Hope Uses Graphs to Brighten Your Day
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Handless Watches
The Projects Iridium Watch Tells the Time With Colorful Cut-Outs
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Luxury Tome-Like Timepieces
The Reverso Duo Watch from Jaeger Lecoultre
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Oxygen Generating Timepieces
eCO2 Watch Collects Carbon Dioxide, Expels Clean Air
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Faux Watch Rings
Timepiece Look-a-Like Jewelry By Denise Julia Reytan
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Labyrinthine Time-Tellers
The 'Maze of Time Watch' by Andy Kurovets
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Numberless Watches
This Timeless Timepiece Ensures Your Schedule Stays Open
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Hidden Digit Clocks
The Black Screen Watch Is 'Timeless' Until You Need It
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Porky Accessories
The Bacon Watch Ensures You Always Know When It's Breakfast Time
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The 176 CS-500 Smartwatch by Carl Hauser Has a Rugged Form
Hyper-Ruggedized Digital Timepieces
The G-SHOCK Mudmaster GW-9500 Has a Bio-Based Resin Case
Discreetly Intelligent Timepieces
The G-SHOCK MOVE DWH5600 Tracks Heart Rate and More
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Chic Semi-Skeletonized Timepieces
The Orient Star M34 F7 Comes in Two Styles
Heart-Monitoring Smartwatches
Casio Unveils the 'DW-D5600' G-SHOCK Polar-Powered Smartwatch
Classic Car-Inspired Timepieces
Seiko Presents the New Limited Prospex Speedometer Watch
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Patriotic Americana Timepieces
The G-SHOCK DW5600US23-7 Commemorates the Fourth of July
NASA-Inspired Watch Designs
Casio Designs the G-SHOCK DW6900NASA237, Inspired by Nasa
Cocktail-Inspired Watch Series
Seiko Presents the Exclusive Cocktail Time European & U.S. Range
Luxury Automotive-Branded Smartwatches
The Bugatti Ceramique Titane Edition Smartwatch is Sleek
Sporty Ruggedized Timepieces
The Luminox Leatherback Sea Turtle Giant Comes in Two New Colors
Modernist Extreme Condition Timepieces
The Minus-8 Field 1S Watch Comes in Two Finishes
Interactive Circular Timepieces
The Conceptual 'Circlock' Watch by Edoardo Gouffran is Distinct
Meditative Vibrating Timepieces
The 'STUND' Watch Vibrates at Your Choice of Time Cycle Point
Sleek Military-Inspired Timepieces
The UNIMATIC Modello Quattro UT4-B is Limited to 300 Examples
Film-Inspired Graphic Timepieces
Citizen Presents its New Avatar Pandora Wave Watch
Minimal Collaborative Dive Watches
Swarch and Blancpain Present the Scuba Fifty Fathoms
Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches
This Apple Watch Concept by Tien Hung Optimizes Efficiency
Technical Titanium Timepiece Designs
The CODE41 T360 Tourbillon Has an Angular, Artistic Design
Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
The Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches Come in Four Finishes
Swiss-Made Timepiece Designs
Braun Clocks Presents its First Range of Wristwatches
Luxury Smartwatch Models
The Latest TAG Heuer Connected Wearables Come in Two Options
Metaverse-Connected Timepieces
The Hamilton Oasis Watch by Junwoo Kim Shows Two Different Times
Chic Skeletonized Movement Timepieces
The Louis Vuitton Voyager Skeleton Has a Cryptic Form
Advanced Analog Watch Concepts
This Cyberpunk Watch Concept Has an Automatic Movement
Flippable Cubic Timer Clocks
The Ticktime Cube Comes in Several Colors and Works in Many Ways
Anniversary-Honoring Digital Watches
Bodega and G-SHOCK Presents the DW-5600BDG23-1 Watch
Collaboration Cola Timepieces
The Coca-Cola® x G-SHOCK Watches Come in Two Styles
Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings
Casio and Stasto Stand Stones Present Timepiece Rings
Electronic Waste-Made Mechanic Watches
NanoRobotGeek Developed a DIY Apple Watch Out of E-Waste
Reptilian Cyberpunk Timepieces
The ATOWAK COBRA Watch Has a Snake-Inspired Design
Sophisticated Mechanical Watches
Orient Star Elevates the Mechanial Moon Phase Classic Capsule
Blue Collar Professional Timepieces
The Shinola Mechanic Watch Pays Homage to Skilled Workers
Ocean-Bound Plastic Timepieces
The Timex Reclaimed Ocean Plastic Watch Has a Speckled Finish
Collaboration Film-Inspired Watches
The Zodiac x Rowing Blazers Watch is Limited to 282 Examples
Gradient Premium Timepieces
The Leica ZM 11 Timepieces is Made with Chronode Technology
Transparent Eco-Conscious Timepieces
The TECHNIK 4X SKELETOR Has a Hybrid Movement
Efficient 70s-Style Timepieces
The Citizen Eco-Drive 365 Series Includes Three Styles
Laser Tag-Inspired Watch Designs
Zodiac and Worn & Wound Release a Highly Unique Timepiece
Elevated Sporty Men's Watches
Fossil Introduces Its Latest Men's Watch Capsule—the Sport Tourer
Geometric Intuitive Interface Timepieces
The Nixon Disk Watch Comes in Four Color Options
Tough Titanium-Made Timepieces
The Timex Expedition North Titanium Watch Has a 21-Jewel Movement
Tactile Response Timepieces
The 'Relevo' Watch Concept by Nuno Teixeira is Expressive
Chic Solar-Powered Timepieces
The NIXON Time Teller Solar Watch Comes in Four Color Options
Tailor-Made Travel Timepieces
The AETHER + Bamford GMT Watch Inspires Wearers to Explore
Vibrant Y2K-Inspired Timepieces
The G-SHOCK DW-6900 Crazy Colors Series is Here for Spring
Lunar Dust-Infused Timepieces
The LUNAR1,622 Has a NASA-Approved Construction
Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces
The NEONWORKS BTF Nixie Watch Has a Retro-Modern Design
Japanese Toy-Inspired Vibrant Timepieces
The G-Shock Line Expands with the New G-B001 Timepieces
Reinterpreted Retro Diver Timepieces
The Seiko Prospex Mechanical GMT Watches Come in Three Models
Self-Winding Diver Watches
The Unimatic x Exquisite Timepieces Modello Uno U1S-ET is Simply Chic
Metallic Retro-Futuristic Watches
G-SHOCK Unveils Four Distinct Metallic Silver Watches
Modernized Classic Timepieces
The Radio Anatom Automatic Watch is Back for its 40th Anniversary
Retro West Coast Timepieces
The Oris Divers Seventy-Five Was Created with Collective Horology
Ultra-Rugged Next-Gen Timepieces
The G-SHOCK Mudmaster GWG-B1000 Has a Tactical Construction
Playful Interchangeable Bezel Timepieces
The Casio G-SHOCK G-B001M Revamps a Classic Design
Posh Celebratory Pocket Watches
The Citizen 100th Anniversary Special Edition Pocket Watch is Chic
Hollow Skeletal Mechanical Timepieces
The Agelocer Tourbillon Manual Mechanical Watches are Chic
Submarine-Inspired Watches
The Shinola Sea Creatures Skeleton Dial Features Ocean-Bound Plastic
Artistic Avant-Garde Timepieces
The Ulysse Nardin Freak X OPS Features a Perplexing Appearance
Postmodern Diver Timepieces
The Nodus Sector Dive Watch Merges Classic and Contemporary Styles
Space-Inspired Titanium Watches
Theo Auffret and Olivier Gamiette Design the SpaceOne Tellurium
Fashion-Branded Diver Timepieces
The Rowing Blazers x Seiko 5 Sports Watch is Limited-Edition
Precision Performance Wristwatches
The Bell & Ross BR-X5 Features a New Movement Inside
Minimalist Militant Timepieces
The Timex Expedition North Field Chrono is Rugged Yet Refined
Customizable Timber Timepieces
The VertmaxDesign Mechanical Wooden Watch is Handcrafted
Ultra-Intricate Watch Designs
Piaget's Polo Skeleton Arty Boasts a Breath-Taking Design
Sophisticated Travel Watches
Serica Launches Its New Travel Timepiece, the 'GMT Chronometre'
Time-Telling Cufflinks
The Creamy Patina 2023 Collection Takes After Iconic Vintage Watches
Affordable Luxurious Patterned Watches
BAPE is Inspired by a Premium Design with the TYPE 10
Cast Iron-Inspired Timepieces
The Casio Pro Trek PRW-69 Series is Wilderness-Ready
Sleek Modern Timepiece Homage
Casio Releases the Limited-Edition TRN-50 Timepiece
Moto Racer Timepieces
The Louis Moinet 'TIME TO RACE' Watch Comes in Four Colors
Monochromatic Camera Brand Timepieces
The Leica ZM 1 and ZM 2 Watches Come in a Monochrom Edition
Futuristic Full-Metal Timepieces
The G-SHOCK GMB2100 Has a Metallic, Octagonal Design
Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks
The Interactive Time to Snow Timepiece has a Snow-Like Design
Abstract Artwork-Inspired Timepieces
The Ode to Delaunay Watch Has a Shifting, Geometric Dial
Accessible Swiss-Made Timepieces
The Timex Giorgio Galli S2 Automatic 38mm Has a Timeless Design
Airplane-Honoring Timepieces
Th eBreitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Boeing 747 is Retro
Elegant Metallic Timepieces
This Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 is Victoria Beckham-Approved
Global Timezone Timepieces
Nik Bentel Studio and TTT Watches Creates the Time Traveler
Sci-Fi-Themed Watch Collections
Fossil Unveils Its Star Wars Watch Collections for May 4
Motion-Sensing Wristwatches
The Casio Digital Basic GDB500 Series Shares Simple Step Trackers
Ultra-Precise Self-Winding Timepieces
The Omega Speedmaster Super Racing Has the Spirate System
Boutique Edition Timepieces
The ZENITH Pilot Collection Has Been Revamped with Two Options
Triple-Hour Diver Timepieces
The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa Has a Titanium Case
Norwegian Ocean-Inspired Timepieces
The Nex Watches 'Fjord' Has an Automatic Self-Winding Movement
Whimsical Timeless Watches
Longines Expands Its Flagship Heritage Line with Emphasis on Elegance
Sporty Titanium-Accented Timepieces
Farer Chronograph Sport Titanium Watches Come in Two Models
Chic Retro-Inspired Watch Designs
Zodiac Revives Its Iconic 1953 Sea Wolf
Road Trip-Ready Timepieces
The Q Timex Three Time Zone Chronograph is Ideal for Avid Travelers
TV Show-Inspired Timepieces
Seiko Presents the Seiko 5 Sports Watch Inspired by Ultraseven
Luxe Analog Stainless Timepieces
Louis Vuitton Delivers Two New Tonal Street Driver Watches
Utilitarian Americana Timepieces
The Timex x Todd Snyder MK-1 Sky King Shows Off Three Sub Dials
Luxe Swiss Timepiece Ranges
The Golden Concepts Automatic Swiss-Made Watch Will Arrive in 2024
Vibrantly Accented Sport Watches
The Seiko 5 Sports Time Sonar Watches Come in Two Styles
Watch-Like Tabletop Alarm Clocks
The New Seiko Mai Alarm Clock Reflects its Dive Watch
Space-Themed Performance Watches
OMEGA Delivers the new Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer Timepiece
Raw Brutalist Timepieces
The Maven 'Brut' Watch is Simple and Honestly Designed
Militant Titanium Timepieces
The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Utility is Limited-Edition
Skeletonized Digital Timepieces
BEAMS Joins G-SHOCK to Create a Special G-B001 Watch
Avant-Garde Concept Watches
This 'Roger Dubuis' Watch Introduces a Trio Of Unique Complications
Timepiece-Inspired Suitcases
The Conceptual Casio 'AeroEase' by Harshita Kaur is G-SHOCK-Inspired
Automatic Wandering Hand Timepieces
The Xeric Scrambler Has a Unexpectedly Intriguing Display
Sporty Solar Watch Designs
Diesel Recently Launched Its First Solar Watch Line
Subtle Bauhaus-Inspired Timepieces
These HÖFFBERN Timepieces Boast Swiss Movements and More
Aerospace Analog-Digital Timepieces
The Breitling Aerospace B70 Orbiter Celebrates Balloon Flight
Modernized 40s-Era Timepieces
These Panerai Radiomir Watches Pay Attention to the Past and Future
Travel-Ready Diver Timepieces
The Longines HydroConquest GMT Has an Automatic Movement
Ultra-Long Battery Life Timepieces
The Suivos Minimalist Watches Last Up to 10 Years
Ultra-Chic Timepiece Designs
Arnold & Son Has Launched the Time Pyramid 42.5 Watches
Playfully Tactical Timepieces
The ADPT Series 1 Dual Time Watch Has a Titanium Case
Family Heirloom-Inspired Watch Designs
Jacob & Co. Releases the Exquisite Dual Time Time Zone
Personalized Celebrity Watch Designs
Artisans de Genève Releases the One-of-a-Kind Neon Project
Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks
Sergey's Nixei Tube Vintage Clock is Inspired by the 19th Century
Luxe Golf-Inspired Timepieces
The Byrne Gyro Dial Golf Has a Shapeshifting Dial
Luxury Celebration-Themed Timepieces
Rolex Launches New Oyster Perpetual with 'Celebration' Dial
Mesopotamian-Inspired Timepieces
The URWERK UR-100V Sumer Has a Self-Winding UR 12.02 Movement
Minimalist Church-Inspired Watches
The 'Light' Watch Concept by Daniel Wu is Demure
Dual-AMOLED Timepieces
The Blacktime 11PM is the First Dual-OLED Watch with Health Monitoring
Streetwear Action Sports Timepieces
The Nixon Ripper Comes in Seven Color Options
Celebratory Grand Prix Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton Collection Has Three Dial Options
Funk-Inspired Luxury Timepieces
Louis Vuitton Releases New Tambour Street Diver Timepieces
Minimal Scandinavian Timepieces
The Montoir Dive Watch has a Timeless Design Language
Tubular Illuminating Clocks
Urwerk Designs the Space-Time Clock Resembling a Lightsaber
Ergonomic Metallic Timepieces
The Bremont Supernova Features the ENG375 Automatic Movement
Darkly Reptilian Timepieces
The Diesel Black Reptile Watch Has a 44mm Case
Mechanized Titanium Hand Timepieces
F.P. Journe Launch the Calibre 1300.3 with Titanium Human Hand
Minimalist Bauhaus-Inspired Timepieces
Botta Watches Come in Seven Models to Choose From
Planet-Resembling Watch Faces
Samsung Presents its Galaxy Time Series of Timepieces
Retro-Inspired Sporty Timepieces
Orient Unveils a Neo Classic Sport Technical Watch
Space Voyager Timepieces
The Jovian Watch is Inspired by the NASA Pioneer 10/11 Probes
Motorsport-Inspired Timepieces
The Ollech & Wajs Rallychron Timepiece Pays Homage to Circuit Races
Stealthy Chronograph Timepieces
Porsche Design Presents the Chronograph 1 Utility Watch
Aviation-Inspired Watch Collections
Zenith Releases a New Pilot Collection with Two Watches
Minimal Global Desk-Side Clocks
Masafumi Ishikawa Designs the World Clock for Desks
Warped Visual Luxurious Timepieces
Berneron's Debut Timepiece is Dubbed the Mirage
Self-Winding Chronograph Timepieces
A. Lange & Sӧhne Reveals Its First Self-Winding Chronograph