This cluster of classic watch designs is proof that time-honored timepieces are, well, timeless. They may have a few updated features, but for the most part the watches featured here all draw from classic designs. Whether they are retro-styled digital watches or OLED pocket watches, classic watch designs are popping up everywhere. From minimalist mosaic watches to limited-edition luxury watches, it's time to go back.
Implications - Due to the recent recession, fashion trends have taken a turn into the past. Budget-conscious consumers now head to thrift and vintage stores for inspiration and find it in classic pieces. Companies who wish to appeal to this youthful fashion-conscious demographic can incorporate elements of antiquity into their product lines.
50 Classic Watch Designs
From Minimalist Mosaic Watches to Limited-Edition Luxury Watches:
Ryan Hinkson — Aug 16, 2010 — Fashion
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Olympiad Timepieces
The Swatch 2010 Vancouver Olympics Watches Have Cartoon Mascots
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OLED Pocket Watches
The Cobalt
48
Big Bad Watches
Diesel's Superbadass Collection is Super Bad
47
Touchtastic Timepieces
The Kenneth Cole Touch Screen Watch is Geek-Chic
46
Retro Watch Revivals
Metal Timex 80 Emerges Unscathed From the Ages
45
Luxury Hunting Watches
The Rolex Pro Hunter Lets You Track Animals in Style
44
Carbon Gold Anniversary Watches
Bulgari Celebrates 125th Year With Ultra Luxe Timepiece
43
Limited-Edition Luxury Watches
The Movado Series 800 Derek Jeter Chronograph
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Bright Minimalist Time-Tellers
Uniform Ware Watches Are Stunning and Simple
41
Exclusive Racing Watches
Tag Heuer's Porsche Club of America Watch is Only for the Elite
40
Ball 'n' Chain Timepieces
The Pinnifarina Bovet Ottana Tourbillon Watch is Two Watches in One
39
Luxury Valentines Watches
The 2010 Louis Vuitton Valentines Mens Catelog
38
Revamped High Roller Watches
The Rolex 2010 Explorer is Bigger and Better Than Before
37
Submersible Stopwatches
Pita Barcelona's Oceana Diver Keeps Time Under Pressure
36
Transparent Luxury Timpieces
The See-Through Ceramic Chanel J12 Retrograde Mysterieuse
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Whimsical Watches
Nava Design Watches by Denis Guidone Keep Time (And Your Attention)
34
Titillating Timepieces
The Yves Buhar Vue Watch Keeps You in the Present
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Luxury Charity Watches
The Khaki Team Earth Collection is a Collaboration for a Good Cause
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Iceland Volcano Jewelry
The Romain Jerome DNA Watch is Hotter Than the Magma It Came From
31
Hyper-Detailed Watches
Bovet Sportster Saguaro Tourbillon Watch has Distinct Visual Look
30
Prehistoric Fossil Watches
The Jurassic Tourbillon Takes You Back to the Past
29
Classic Watch Collections
Celebrating 50 Years of MIDO Commander Edition
28
Watches for Female Pilots
Abington Flight Watch for Women
27
World Cup Watches
Keep Track of Time with the Hubolt FIFA World Cup Classic Timepiece
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Luxury Supercar Watches
Ferrari Chronograph Collection in Signature Red and Yellow
25
Out-of-This-World Timepieces
The Arnold & Son 'True Moon Meteorite' Watch is Rare
24
Boyfriend Watches
Manly Woman's Timepieces by Burberry Look Like Your Man's
23
Car Dashboard Watches
Issey Miyake's 'Trapezoid' Watch Uses Vehicle Viewpoints
22
Intentionally Incorrect Timepieces
Real Fake Watches
21
Army-Approved Timepieces
The Limited-Edition Octopus Automatic by Android
20
Date-Specific Timepieces
The 366 Limited Edition Everyday Special Watches
19
Dubtastic Timepieces
The Limited-Edition Fortis Spaceleader Chronograph from Volkswagen
18
Motorcycle-Inspired Watches
The Ducati One and Desmo
17
Minimalist Mosaic Watches
Dior 'Christal Mysterieuse' Exudes Mystery and Wonder
16
Macho Watches
Hublot's 'Big Bang King Power' is the Baddest Timepiece On the Block
15
Cheeky Chronographs
The Past Present Future Watch Keeps You in the Here and Now
14
Black-Out Wrist Wear
Projects Watches Launches Totally Dark ‘Twilight' Design
13
Cubic Luxury Timepieces
The $5,500 Louis Vuitton Tambour Spin Time GMT is a Stunner
12
Stripped Watches
The Black Out Rolex Skeletonizes the Daytona Watch
11
Brand Revival
Marvin Watches are Back
10
$96,500 Women's Watches
Timepieces from Cartier's Captive Collection are Bold and Beautiful
9
Handless Watches
The Projects Iridium Watch Tells the Time With Colorful Cut-Outs
8
Zero Gravity Watches
Seiko Spring Drive Spacewalk
7
Hardwood Watches
Nixon "The Mellor" Watch Lets You Take Your Woodland Cabin With You
6
Braille Timepieces
'Tact' from Julien Bergignat Lets the Blind Feel the Time
5
Gearhead Timepieces
The Speedometer Watch is Drift King-Approved
4
$35,000 Watches
Albert Einstein's Time Piece at Auction
3
Recycled Space Gear Jewelry
The ‘Moon Dust-DNA' Watch Collection
2
Timepieces for the Indecisive
The 'Decider Watch' Helps You Pick Yes or No
1
Holiday Pocket-Watches
'Mr Christmas' Clocks With Mini-Trains and Sleighs
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The 176 CS-500 Smartwatch by Carl Hauser Has a Rugged Form
Luxury Watchmaker Smartphones
The Realme 12 Pro+ Rolex Edition Plays Homage to Classic Timepieces
Accessible Space Age Timepieces
The Timex Marlin Jet Has a Midcentury Modern Design at a Low Cost
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Classic Car-Inspired Timepieces
Seiko Presents the New Limited Prospex Speedometer Watch
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
NASA-Inspired Watch Designs
Casio Designs the G-SHOCK DW6900NASA237, Inspired by Nasa
Eco-Minded Timepiece Models
The Seiko Prospex SLA065 is Limited to 1,300 Examples
Cocktail-Inspired Watch Series
Seiko Presents the Exclusive Cocktail Time European & U.S. Range
Museum-Backed Diving Watches
MoMA Presents its Own Modello Uno Diving Watch by Unimatic
Sleek Dimensional Timepieces
Grand Seiko Launches Two New 44GS Grammar of Design Watches
Minimalist Monochromatic Timepieces
UNIMATIC Debuts a New Watch Duo with Modello Cinque References
Interactive Circular Timepieces
The Conceptual 'Circlock' Watch by Edoardo Gouffran is Distinct
Premium Heritage Timepiece Collections
Hilts Unveils its Impressive Chronograph Collection
Film-Inspired Graphic Timepieces
Citizen Presents its New Avatar Pandora Wave Watch
Minimal Collaborative Dive Watches
Swarch and Blancpain Present the Scuba Fifty Fathoms
Artistic Retro Gamer Timepieces
The Atari x Misfit JK500 Artist Edition Watch is Limited-Edition
Sci-Fi-Inspired Limited Timepieces
Fossil Launches its New Star Wars Collection with Six Pieces
Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches
This Apple Watch Concept by Tien Hung Optimizes Efficiency
Retro Futuristic Glasses Collections
G-SHOCK Introduces its 'Forgotten Future' Watch Collection
Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
The Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches Come in Four Finishes
Opulent High-Jewelry Watches
Cartier Debuts the Luxurious 'Mécabille de Cartier’ Watch Collection
Posh Pilot Timepieces
The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Collection Has Seven New Options
Marine-Inspired Revived Timepieces
Seiko Presents the Revived Marinemaster Collection
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
Classic Special Timepiece Variations
Christopher Ward Unveils a Special C1 Bel Canto 9324
Commemorative Aquatic Timepieces
The OMEGA Summer Blue Watches Celebrate the Seamaster
60s-Style Timepiece Collections
The Seiko 5 Sports 1968 Reissues Come in Three Models
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings
Casio and Stasto Stand Stones Present Timepiece Rings
Midcentury-Inspired Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Carrera Glassbox Chronograph Revives a Classic
Old-Fashioned Timepiece Collections
The Jaeger-LeCoultre The Collectibles Program is Available Now
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
Vintage-Inspired Watch Ranges
The Seiko 5 Sports ‘Customise’ Limited Edition Collection is Sleek
Ocean-Bound Plastic Timepieces
The Timex Reclaimed Ocean Plastic Watch Has a Speckled Finish
Special Edition Anniversary Timepieces
The Seiko Presage Limited Edition Celebrates 110 Years
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
Brand Anniversary Timepiece Models
The Seiko Prospex 100th Anniversary Celebrates a Classic
Reimagined Case Timepiece Series
Orient Presents a Smaller Case Iteration of the Mako 40
Revived Iconic Luxe Timepieces
Chanel Presents its Elevated Premiére Timepiece Once Again
Vintage-Inspired Timepiece Collections
The Bulova Jet Star Watch Collection Has Three Styles
Reworked Moon Mission-Inspired Watches
OMEGA Unveils its Watch Dubbed Dark Side of the Moon
Meteorite-Infused Timepieces
OMEGA Constellation Meteorite Collection Updates a Classic
Stylish Special Operations Timepieces
The Panerai 2023 Navy SEALs Collection Includes Five Styles
Automotive Heritage Watches
The Hodinkee x Autodromo Group B Rallysport Chronograph is Elegant
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
Playful Interchangeable Bezel Timepieces
The Casio G-SHOCK G-B001M Revamps a Classic Design
Street-Informed Collaborative Timepieces
BEAMS Joins NEEDLES and Timex on a Classic Digital
Posh Celebratory Pocket Watches
The Citizen 100th Anniversary Special Edition Pocket Watch is Chic
World-Inspired Watch Cases
Y24's Apple Watch Case Collection Contributes to Affordable Luxury
Celebratory Golden Watch Designs
G-SHOCK Releases a Design to Celebrate the Lunar New Year
Sporty Chic Watch Collections
Briston Boasts Timepieces That are Entirely Conceived in Paris
Digital Art-Inspired Timepieces
Hublot and Takashi Marakami Join Forces on a Capsule of Watches
Postmodern Diver Timepieces
The Nodus Sector Dive Watch Merges Classic and Contemporary Styles
Blacked-Out Venice-Inspired Timepieces
The Unimatic Series 8 Black Capsule is Simple and Chic
Traditional Timekeeper Watches
The 'Beads of Time' Watch by Eshaan Kothari Has Ancient Inspiration
Graphic Art-Inspired Timepieces
Ressence Introduces the TYPE 1° Round M Wristwatch
Fashion-Branded Diver Timepieces
The Rowing Blazers x Seiko 5 Sports Watch is Limited-Edition
Luxury 80s-Inspired Timepieces
Hublot Classic Fusion Original Comes in Three Sizes
Minimalist Militant Timepieces
The Timex Expedition North Field Chrono is Rugged Yet Refined
Ultra-Intricate Watch Designs
Piaget's Polo Skeleton Arty Boasts a Breath-Taking Design
Time-Telling Cufflinks
The Creamy Patina 2023 Collection Takes After Iconic Vintage Watches
Luxury Yellow Gold Timepieces
Patcharavipa's Unveils Custom Yellow Gold Audemars Piguet Timepieces
Affordable Luxurious Patterned Watches
BAPE is Inspired by a Premium Design with the TYPE 10
Sleek Modern Timepiece Homage
Casio Releases the Limited-Edition TRN-50 Timepiece
Monochromatic Camera Brand Timepieces
The Leica ZM 1 and ZM 2 Watches Come in a Monochrom Edition
Sporty Luxe Returning Timepieces
Tag Heuer Reintroduces the Signature Skipper
Abstract Artwork-Inspired Timepieces
The Ode to Delaunay Watch Has a Shifting, Geometric Dial
Wearable Art Watches
Masterpiece On Your Wrist Makes Art from the Louvre Wearable
Minimalist Artist-Honoring Timepieces
The Basquiat x Skagen Collection Has Timepieces and Jewelry
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
Artwork-Inspired Timepiece Collections
The MoMA x Swatch Collection Showcases Classic Artwork
Boutique Edition Timepieces
The ZENITH Pilot Collection Has Been Revamped with Two Options
Whimsical Timeless Watches
Longines Expands Its Flagship Heritage Line with Emphasis on Elegance
Color Study-Inspired Timepieces
Projects and Albers Join Forces on a Watch Collection
Chic Retro-Inspired Watch Designs
Zodiac Revives Its Iconic 1953 Sea Wolf
Futuristic Space-Themed Timepieces
AMIDA Unveils the New Retro-Futuristic Digitrend Watch
Fetching Microbrand Timepieces
The Farer Chrono Classic Comes in Three Color Options
Flagship-Celebrating Timepieces
Tiffany & Co. Debuts a Series of Watches Inspired by its Flagship
Luxury Jewelry Cuff Watches
Piaget Unveils Its Limelight High Jewelry Cuff Watches in Three Colors
Luxe Swiss Timepiece Ranges
The Golden Concepts Automatic Swiss-Made Watch Will Arrive in 2024
Squared Collectible Timepiece Designs
Swatch Offers a New Structural Bioceramic What If? Watch
Landscape-Inspired Timepeices
Breitling SuperOcean Heritage ’57 Highlands Comes in Four Colors
Militant Titanium Timepieces
The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Utility is Limited-Edition
Tough Crystalline Timepieces
The Casio G-SHOCK Recrystallized Series Has Three Styles
Graphic-Detailed Luxe Timepieces
Olaolu Slawn Designs a Vibrant Collaborative Rolex Watch
Winter Race-Inspired Timepieces
The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 GP 2023 Watch is Limited-Edition
Retro-Style Digital Racer Watches
The Autodromo Group C Sport Chronographs Have a Nostalgic Design
Sporty Solar Watch Designs
Diesel Recently Launched Its First Solar Watch Line
Subtle Bauhaus-Inspired Timepieces
These HÖFFBERN Timepieces Boast Swiss Movements and More
Artist-Honoring Sleek Timepieces
Swatch Presents the JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT Collection
Elegant Square Watch Designs
Álvaro Siza Designs the Lebond Siza Square Watch
Moon Mission-Inspired Timepieces
OMEGA and Swatch Join Forces on the MoonSwatch Timepiece
Minimal Aluminum Wall Clocks
The Wall Clock by Jasper Morrison Gets a New Design for HAY
Modernized 40s-Era Timepieces
These Panerai Radiomir Watches Pay Attention to the Past and Future
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Anniversary-Honoring Luxe Timepieces
Disney and UNIMATIC Present the 100th Anniversary Capsule
Expansive Sporty Spring Timepieces
adidas Originals Presents the SS23 Watch Collection
Color-Accented Black Ceramic Watches
Bell & Ross and Alain Silberstein Collaborate on a New Line
Ultra-Chic Timepiece Designs
Arnold & Son Has Launched the Time Pyramid 42.5 Watches
Revived 60s-Inspired Dive Watches
The Zenith DEFY Revival A3648 Celebrates the 1969 Model
Personalized Celebrity Watch Designs
Artisans de Genève Releases the One-of-a-Kind Neon Project
Sleek Affordable Digital Timepieces
Tissot Presents the PRX Digital Watches to its PRX Line
Metallic Retrofuturism Watches
The HEGID Celeste Steel Watch Pays Homage to the Past and Present
Artist-Inspired Intricate Timepieces
Jaeger-LeCoultre Adds to the Reverso Tribute Collection
Timeless Fashion Collections
ORGANICJOHNPATRICK Presents a New Range of Pieces for the Season
French Architecture-Inspired Timepieces
The René Mouris MYTHIQUE Le Monde Watch is Artistic
Squarish Bioceramic Timepieces
The Swatch Bioceramic What If? Collection Has Four Styles
Supercar Designer Timepieces
The Frank Stephenson 'Cosmos' Watch Comes in Several Stylish Colors
Blue Moon-Inspired Timepieces
The OMEGA Neptune MoonSwatch Gets a Bold Tonal Design
Ceramic Sapphire Crystal Watches
Rado Presents True Square Thinline Les Couleurs Le Corbusier
Peaceful Ceramic Timepieces
Tranquil Living and Japanese Art Inspired Talidara's Heiwa Watch
Funk-Inspired Luxury Timepieces
Louis Vuitton Releases New Tambour Street Diver Timepieces
Luxury Stainless Steel Watches
Hamlton Updates Its Classic Jazzmaster Skeleton Model
Minimal Scandinavian Timepieces
The Montoir Dive Watch has a Timeless Design Language
Collaboration Retro Futurism Timepieces
The Girard-Perregaux x Saint Laurent Casquette 2.0 is Chic
Cartoon-Inspired Minimal Watches
Swatch's Mission to Moonphase Celebrates the Beloved Snoopy
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
Unique Handcrafted Watches
Woodstone Watches Serve as a Reminder to Remain in the Present
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
Retro-Inspired Sporty Timepieces
Orient Unveils a Neo Classic Sport Technical Watch
Playfully Accented Timepieces
The Bell & Ross x Alain Silberstein Watches Come in Three Styles
Bold Tonal Collaborative Timepiece
OMEGA and SWATCH Join on Mission to Moonshine Gold Watch
Magnetic Band Upgraded Smartwatches
The Upcoming Apple Watch X Will Have Thinner Cases
Simplistic Everyday Fashion Designs
C2H4 Unveils its New Case#R007 Genesis Collection
Motorsport-Inspired Timepieces
The Ollech & Wajs Rallychron Timepiece Pays Homage to Circuit Races
Collaborative Racing-Themed Timepieces
TAG Heuer Excites Fans with a Formula 1 Kith Collection
Stealthy Chronograph Timepieces
Porsche Design Presents the Chronograph 1 Utility Watch
Minimal Global Desk-Side Clocks
Masafumi Ishikawa Designs the World Clock for Desks
Collaboration Floral Artwork Timepieces
Hublot Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Watches are Playful
Moondust-Made Minimal Wristwatches
Sebastien Colen Designs the Premium LUNAR1,622 Watch