Luxe timepieces are to men what bags and shoes are to women, so it should come as no surprise that the market is filling up with artisan-crafted, contemporary watches.
If you are currently looking for a new watch to indulge in, take your pick from these amazing quality options that are both functional and dangerously stylish. You will find everything from sustainable and elegant bamboo watches with a cause to timepieces modeled after beverage bottles to breathtakingly beautiful and whimsical Scandinavian timepiece designs. The best thing about these contemporary watches is the fact that they keep up with the classics when it comes to quality and craftsmanship, but they take it a step further by giving it a modern and dapper look.
51 Contemporary Watches for the Modern Man
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Simplified Smartwatches
The Cyclus Watch by Holy Tracks Fitness and Interprets Smartphones
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Automobile-Inspired Watches
This Luxurious Ralph Lauren Watch was Inspired by a Black Bugatti
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Luminous Clubbing Wristwatches
The 'Night Owl' Watches Light Up After Midnight
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Revolutionary Smartphone Watches
The Arrow Smartwatch is a Timepiece with an HD Camera
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Strikingly Sleek Smartwatches
The Moto 360 Drowns Out the Competition When It Comes to Design
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Contemporary Custom-Fit Timepieces
Yes Man Watches Feature an Innovative Buckle for a Seamless Fit
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Minimalist Monochrome Watches
These Greyhours Watches Make for a Sleek Father's Day Gift
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Astronaut-Approved Watches
The Luminox SXC GMT Space Series is Made for Hardcore Situations
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Iconic Photography Watches
Leica and Valbray Team Up to Create This Stunningly Luxurious Watch
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Rugged Swiss Watches
The Inox Watch Makes Light of the Most Severe and Unforgiving Conditions
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Flexible Wooden Watches
This Natural Wooden Watch Collection Applies Thin Wood to Leather Straps
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Totally Transparent Luxury Watches
The Cartier Santos Skeleton Watch is Elegant and Classy
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Swanky Scandinavian Steel Watches
The Bifrost Isbla Watch is Inspired by Nordic Mythology
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Disguised Hi-Tech Watches
Withings Activite is a Good-Looking Design with Fitness Tracking Options
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Cosmic-Inspired Watches
The Ziiiro Saturn Watch Makes for a Perfect Father's Day Present
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Affordable Opulent Timepieces
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High Tech Retro Watches
Velox Brings Back the 70s with Its XC1 Watch
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Avant-Garde Abstracted Watches
DEZ Watch Has an Unusual and Futuristic Way of Displaying the Hour
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Affordable Silicone Watches
These Rubber Band Watches Only Cost $13 a Piece
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Nautical Diving Watches
This Russian Diver Watch by Invicta Resembles an Antique Diving Suit
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Indestructible Sturdy Watches
The Ruckus Watch Was Made for the Ruckus-Causing Individual
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Sleek Wooden Wristwatches
The JORD Watches Strike a Perfect Balance Between Sleek, Earthy & Hip
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Intricate Map-Infused Watches
The Piaget Altiplano Scrimshaw Watch Puts the World On Your Wrist
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Perfeclty Timed Swiss Watches
The TAG Heuer Monaco V4 Tourbillon Has a Novel Timekeeping System
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Handy Hydration Watches
The th2O Medical Bracelet is a Constant Reminder of Water Consumption
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Single-Hand Timepieces
Slow Watches Display Time-of-Day in a Minimalistic, Military Fashion
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Feather-Light Wristwatches
The BRM V6-44-MK Watch is the World's Lightest Automatic Wristwatch
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Miami Beach-Inspired Timepieces
The Hublot 'Lady 305' Watch is Bringing the Miami Heat
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Activity-Revealing Watches
The 'Average Days' Watch Shows the Standard, Worldly Person's Activity
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Sports Car Chronographs
Prototipo Chronograph by Officine Autodromo Embraces Spirit of Racing
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Vintage Aviation Watches
This Bell & Ross WWI Guynemr Watch Makes for a Special Father's Day Gift
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Contemporary Chronometer Watches
The Wristlet Watch is a Pocket Watch for Your Wrist
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Proactively Notifying Smartwatches
The Martian Notifier Smartwatch Looks Like a Regular Watch
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Vibrantly Practical Chronographs
VOID Watches Introduces its First Mechanical Watch Design
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Classy Minimalist Armless Watches
The Nixon Newton Watch Brings a Bare Yet Classic Aesthetic
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Exquisite Cat Eye Watches
The New Girard-Perregaux Cat's Eye Watch Celebrates its Anniversary
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Patriotic Combat Timepieces
These RJ-Romain Jerome Watches Honor the 20th Century Military
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Wild Animal-Inspired Watches
The Tiger Kensington Watch Gets it's Beauty from the Fierce Beast
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Revolutionary Kaleidoscopic Watches
The Swatch Sistem51 is Visually Stunning & Beautifully Crafted
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Durable Titanium Diving Watches
The Dive Master 500 Titanium Watch is Both Functional and Stylish
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Notched Minimalist Watches
Bottle Watch by Industrial Facility is Modeled After Glassware Bottoms
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Wooden Bamboo Watches
This Bamboo Watch Design Puts an Emphasis on Sustainability & Style
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French Riviera-Inspired Watches
Corniche Watches's Scandinavian Timepiece Designs are Flawless
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Moon-Mimicking Watches
The Luna Moon Watch Tells Time Through the Wax and Wane Motions of the Moon
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Sporty Brazilian Watches
Bulgari's World Cup Watch Celebrates Brazil as the 2014 Host Country
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Luxe Snake-Inspired Watches
The Perrelet Turbine Snake Watch is Limited to 99 Units
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Analogue Activity Watches
The Activité watch is Deceptively High-Tech
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Androgynous Wood Watches
Original Grain Designs an Earthy Line of Boyfriend Timepieces
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Elegant Minimalist Smartwatches
The Cogito Smartwatch Display Pops Up When You Get a Notification
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Moonwalk-Honoring Watches
This Speedmaster by Omega Honors Buzz Aldrin's Moonwalk
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Lingerie Brand Timepieces
A Victoria's Secret Rolex Explorer I Will Be Auctioned Off for Charity
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Compass-Inspired Watches
The Crossover Watch by Projects is Stylishly Minimal
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Galactic Wooden Watches
The 'Kisai Space Digits Watch' from Tokyoflash Japan Will Boggle Your Mind
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Comprehensive App-Enabled Smartwatches
The ZTE Bluewatch Gets its First Showcase at CES 2014
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Space Race-Inspired Watches
The New Nooka Watch Celebrates Space Exploration and Human Potential
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Airplane-Embedded Watches
The Bremont Wright Flyer Contains Muslin From the Wright Flyer Aircraft
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Connected Carbon Fiber Bicycles
The Lightweight Bluetooth Bike Protects Riders from Unseen Dangers
Precision Lunar Chronographs
The Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Honors Apollo 8
Digital Projection Watches
The Ritot Watch by Ivan Powell and Paul Smith is the First of Its Kind
Sporty Flight Uniforms
Lucky Air Flight Attendants Wear Team Brazil Jerseys for the World Cup
Hi-Tech Watch Accessories
The Glance Watch Accessory Turns Any Watch into a Smartwatch
Cigarette Carton Jerseys
Fits Leo Maurice's World Cup Kits Are Made from Cigarette Packs
Simplified Smartwatches
The Cyclus Watch by Holy Tracks Fitness and Interprets Smartphones
Strikingly Sleek Smartwatches
The Moto 360 Drowns Out the Competition When It Comes to Design
Touchscreen Smart Watches
The Kairos Devices Showcase Notifications and Time Together
Minimalist Monochrome Watches
These Greyhours Watches Make for a Sleek Father's Day Gift
Smartwatch Payment Systems
A New Payment Method is Being Developed Using Smartwatch Technology
Iconic Photography Watches
Leica and Valbray Team Up to Create This Stunningly Luxurious Watch
Luxury Seascape Watches
Bulgari's Il Giardino Marino Timepiece Takes Inspiration from the Sea
Ironic Empathetic Timepieces
The Whatever I'm Late Anyways Timepiece Forgets Being on Time
Sustainable Wooden Sunglasses
Woodsies's Uber Cool Sunglasses are the Perfect Accessory for Summer
Smartphone-Connected Jewelry
Zazzi Jewelry Relays Phone Notifications and Alerts on Its Display
Hidden Watch Bracelets
The Incognito Bracelet Tells the Time Without Anyone Having to Know
Luxe Tourbillon Cufflinks
TF Est. 1968's Limited Open Side Cufflinks Feature Tiny Watch Mechanisms
One-of-a-Kind Watch Bands
L'Atelier du Bracelet Parisien Designs Straps Use Atypical Materials
Disguised Hi-Tech Watches
Withings Activite is a Good-Looking Design with Fitness Tracking Options
Wearable Wrist Payments
Barclaycard's Contactless Payment bPay Bands Will Reduce Cash Transactions
Cosmic-Inspired Watches
The Ziiiro Saturn Watch Makes for a Perfect Father's Day Present
Affordable Silicone Watches
These Rubber Band Watches Only Cost $13 a Piece
Effortlessly Sophisticated Timepieces
These Elegant Watch Designs Embody the Barvur Aesthetic
Wearable Money Managers
Token by Artefact Tracks Financial Information and Spending
Passionate Sports Tattoo Ads
The Gaelic Players Association Shows What Else Players Wear
Golf-Improving Watches
This Garmin Watch Coaches Golfers to Improve Swing Speed & Tempo
Patterned Watch Straps
The Hill-Side Watch Band Collection Spruces Up Common Chronographs
Galactic Villain Watches
These Darth Vader Watches are Stylishly Sinister
Vintage Aviation Watches
This Bell & Ross WWI Guynemr Watch Makes for a Special Father's Day Gift
Proactively Notifying Smartwatches
The Martian Notifier Smartwatch Looks Like a Regular Watch
Sophisticated Safari Illustrations
Marcel George's Watercolor Illustrations Take You to the Jungle
Oxygen-Monitoring Fitness Trackers
The Withings Pulse O2 Fitness Tracker Tracks Your Health Level
Wild Animal-Inspired Watches
The Tiger Kensington Watch Gets it's Beauty from the Fierce Beast
Kicky Beverage Cans
Jim Beam's Special World Cup Drink Packaging Celebrates Soccer
Typographic World Cup Posters
Ricardo Mondragon's Poster Series Capitalizes on the Football Frenzy
Smart Thermometer Docks
The Range OI Connects Old Ovens To Your Smartphone or Smartwatch
Luxury Watch-Inspired Rings
Davinci New York Created a Ring That Replicates Rolex Links
Notched Minimalist Watches
Bottle Watch by Industrial Facility is Modeled After Glassware Bottoms
Illuminating Crankshaft Watches
The Innovative Watch Design of the Switch Watch Comes with a Crank
Fitness-Tracking Smartwatches
The Multitasking Acer Liquid Leap Has a Slender, Jewelry-Like Look
Wooden Bamboo Watches
This Bamboo Watch Design Puts an Emphasis on Sustainability & Style
French Riviera-Inspired Watches
Corniche Watches's Scandinavian Timepiece Designs are Flawless
Life-Logging Accessories
The SONY SmartBand SWR10 is Nifty and Beautifully Designed
Waterproof Surfer Watches
The Brig Tide and Train Watches by Vestal Track Water Tides
Watchface Sports Scoreboards
Hublot Redesigned the Soccer Score Board for the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Pain-Monitoring Watches
Loris Bottello's Medical Bracelet Concept Tracks Instances of Chronic Pain
Voice-Controlled Smartwatches
Speechtrans' Wearable Bluetooth Device is a Phone-Translator Hybrid
Sporty Brazilian Watches
Bulgari's World Cup Watch Celebrates Brazil as the 2014 Host Country
Hidden Image Sports Ads
Urheilusanomat's World Cup Ad Will Make You Stop and Stare
Analogue Activity Watches
The Activité watch is Deceptively High-Tech
Adorable Anime Timepieces
Cakes with Faces Watch Collection is Inspired by Japanese Pop Culture
Swing-Improving Watches
The Approach S6 Watch Helps Golfers Swing Better on the Green
Slumber-Preventing Watches
The Spark Watch Catches You Before You Nod Off
Hitchcockian Watch Ads
Watches of Switzerland 'S Watch Ad Series Features Dramatic Bird Attacks
Smart Watch Straps
The Modillion Strap Converts Regular Watches into High-Tech Smartwatches
Integrated Fitness Watches
This GPS Fitness Watch Makes Working Out a Communal Endeavor
Trailblazing Smartwatches
The Samsung Gear Live is Samsung's First Android Wear-Based Smartwatch
Kiddie Phone-Watches
The Tinitell Phone Watch for Kids Keeps Kids Safe and Parents in the Loop
Celebratory Sports Beer Bottles
China's Limited World Cup Tsingtao Beer Bottles Celebrate Brazil
Juvenile Smart Watches
The Leap Band is Getting Kids More Active Outside the Home
Compass-Inspired Watches
The Crossover Watch by Projects is Stylishly Minimal
Sporty Size Comparison Ads
These Funny Electroshop Ads Show the Imporance of a Good World Cup TV
Screen-Specific Fonts
Roboto Typeface Receives a Revamp from Google
Medication Reminder Watches
Wearing the Cadex Platinum Watch is a Stylish Way to Stay Healthy
Inclusive Menstruation Apps
The Dayima Women's Health App Also Has Features for Men
Three Piece Wrist Calendars
This Watch Tells You 'What's the Date?' in an Unusual Way
Touch-Sensitive Timepieces
The Rado HyperChrome Adjusts Time with Swiping Gestures, Not Knobs
Space Race-Inspired Watches
The New Nooka Watch Celebrates Space Exploration and Human Potential
Airplane-Embedded Watches
The Bremont Wright Flyer Contains Muslin From the Wright Flyer Aircraft