Top 100 Watches Trends of 2015

From Sport-Focused Smartwatches to Nature-Inspired Timepieces

The top 2015 watches trends reveal that both digital and analog timepieces remain popular among consumers. Although smartwatches are bigger than ever before, many people still prefer the simplicity of a traditional timepiece.

The debut of the Apple Watch caused many consumers to make the shift from analog to digital. Unlike traditional watches, smartwatches now provide consumers with the ability to check emails, answer calls and even access directions directly from their wrist. These advanced features are important for busy professionals who may need more than just a smartphone to stay connected.

However, not all consumers have abandoned their favorite timepiece in favor of a wearable gadget. Indeed, the top 2015 watches trends reveal that many people are content with having a watch that can only be used to tell time. As a result, many analog watches are now characterized by minimalist features such as simple faces and neutral leather bands.

To understand how fashion, technology and design trends continue to evolve into the New Year, check out the 2016 Trend Report.

SCORE
5.2 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 75%
Activity 74%
Freshness 8%
Interchangeable Watch Accessories
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Fashion
Interchangeable Watch Accessories
Landmark-Inspired Timepieces
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Fashion
Landmark-Inspired Timepieces
Rule-Creating Smartwatches
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Fashion
Rule-Creating Smartwatches
Speedometer-Embedded Watches
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Fashion
Speedometer-Embedded Watches
Wall Clock Wristwatches
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Fashion
Wall Clock Wristwatches
Car-Unlocking Smartwatches
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Autos
Car-Unlocking Smartwatches
Sport-Focused Smartwatches
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Fashion
Sport-Focused Smartwatches
Minimalist Fitness Tracking Watches
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Fashion
Minimalist Fitness Tracking Watches
Supercar-Inspired Timepieces
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Fashion
Supercar-Inspired Timepieces
Elegantly Versatile Smartwatches
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Fashion
Elegantly Versatile Smartwatches
Galactic Canvas Watches
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Fashion
Galactic Canvas Watches
Activity-Tracking Smartwatches
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Fashion
Activity-Tracking Smartwatches
Rockband-Inspired Timepieces
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Fashion
Rockband-Inspired Timepieces
Smart-Tech Watch Straps
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Fashion
Smart-Tech Watch Straps
Heart-Monitoring Sport Watches
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Fashion
Heart-Monitoring Sport Watches
Swiss Analog Smartwatches
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Fashion
Swiss Analog Smartwatches
Raw Wristband Watches
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Fashion
Raw Wristband Watches
Interchangeable Everyday Watches
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Fashion
Interchangeable Everyday Watches
Dark Luxurious Smartwatches (UPDATE)
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Fashion
Dark Luxurious Smartwatches (UPDATE)
Rotating Watch Cases
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Fashion
Rotating Watch Cases
Pared-Down Fitness Watches
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Fashion
Pared-Down Fitness Watches
Romantically Feminine Watches
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Fashion
Romantically Feminine Watches
Dark Luxurious Smartwatches
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Fashion
Dark Luxurious Smartwatches
Coffee-Inspired Chronographs
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Fashion
Coffee-Inspired Chronographs
Luxury Android Watches
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Tech
Luxury Android Watches
Multidimensional Timepieces
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Fashion
Multidimensional Timepieces
Wireless Standalone Smartwatches
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Fashion
Wireless Standalone Smartwatches
Chalkboard Wrist Reminders
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Art & Design
Chalkboard Wrist Reminders
Fragrance Time-Tellers
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Fashion
Fragrance Time-Tellers
Protective Smartwatch Covers
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Fashion
Protective Smartwatch Covers
Nature-Inspired Timepieces
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Fashion
Nature-Inspired Timepieces
Opulent Fish Watches
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Fashion
Opulent Fish Watches
Luxurious Neo-Pop Watches
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Fashion
Luxurious Neo-Pop Watches
Typeface-Themed Smartwatches
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Fashion
Typeface-Themed Smartwatches
Auto-Optimized Smartwatches
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Fashion
Auto-Optimized Smartwatches
Luxe Gamer Watches
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Fashion
Luxe Gamer Watches
Wooden Smart Watch Stands
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Fashion
Wooden Smart Watch Stands
Designer Skeleton Watches
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Fashion
Designer Skeleton Watches
Hybrid Fitness Watches
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Lifestyle
Hybrid Fitness Watches
Monochromatic Minimalst Watches
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Fashion
Monochromatic Minimalst Watches
Wearable Hard Drives
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Tech
Wearable Hard Drives
Amateur Adventurer Watches
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Lifestyle
Amateur Adventurer Watches
Discreet Diamond Timepieces
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Fashion
Discreet Diamond Timepieces
Groundbreaking Modular Smartwatches
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Fashion
Groundbreaking Modular Smartwatches
Sporty Tracking Smartwatches
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Fashion
Sporty Tracking Smartwatches
Glamorous Designer Smartwatches
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Fashion
Glamorous Designer Smartwatches
Stylish Connected Smartwatches
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Fashion
Stylish Connected Smartwatches
Secretive Smart Locks
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Fashion
Secretive Smart Locks
Sleek Skeletonized Timepieces
CATEGORY
Fashion
Sleek Skeletonized Timepieces
Time-Stopping Watches
CATEGORY
Tech
Time-Stopping Watches
Wallet-Friendly Fitness Watches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Wallet-Friendly Fitness Watches
Durable Outdoor Smartwatches
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Lifestyle
Durable Outdoor Smartwatches
Pilot Instrument-Inspired Timepieces
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Fashion
Pilot Instrument-Inspired Timepieces
Steampunk Inventor Watches
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Fashion
Steampunk Inventor Watches
Hand-Painted Luxury Watches
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Fashion
Hand-Painted Luxury Watches
Custom Smartwatch Bands
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Fashion
Custom Smartwatch Bands
Sophisticated Smart Watches
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Fashion
Sophisticated Smart Watches
International Timezone Timepieces
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Fashion
International Timezone Timepieces
Affordable Luxury Watches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Affordable Luxury Watches
Round-Faced Smartwatches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Round-Faced Smartwatches
Tactile Guiding Cuffs
CATEGORY
Fashion
Tactile Guiding Cuffs
Emperor-Embedded Watches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Emperor-Embedded Watches
Transparent Women's Watches
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Fashion
Transparent Women's Watches
Layered Steel Timepieces
CATEGORY
Fashion
Layered Steel Timepieces
Opulent Tourbillon Wristwatches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Opulent Tourbillon Wristwatches
Military-Inspired Luxury Watches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Military-Inspired Luxury Watches
Artisanal Watch Straps
CATEGORY
Fashion
Artisanal Watch Straps
Modern Marauder Watches
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Fashion
Modern Marauder Watches
Industrial Novelty Watches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Industrial Novelty Watches
Upscale Watch Boutiques
CATEGORY
Business
Upscale Watch Boutiques
Bespoke Watch Bars
CATEGORY
Fashion
Bespoke Watch Bars
Video Game-Inspired Watches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Video Game-Inspired Watches
High-Fashion Smartwatches
CATEGORY
Fashion
High-Fashion Smartwatches
Slightly Slanted Watches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Slightly Slanted Watches
Supercar-Inspired Watches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Supercar-Inspired Watches
Villainous Galactic Watches
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Fashion
Villainous Galactic Watches
Fighter Pilot Timepieces
CATEGORY
Fashion
Fighter Pilot Timepieces
Luxurious Smart Watches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Luxurious Smart Watches
Self-Expressing Smartwatches
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Self-Expressing Smartwatches
Luxury Swiss Smartwatches
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Fashion
Luxury Swiss Smartwatches
Celebratory Sci-Fi Watches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Celebratory Sci-Fi Watches
Luxury Unisex Watches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Luxury Unisex Watches
Font-Inspired Minimalist Watches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Font-Inspired Minimalist Watches
Tachometer-Inspired Watches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Tachometer-Inspired Watches
Analog Smartwatches
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Fashion
Analog Smartwatches
Cobranded Luxury Watches
CATEGORY
Autos
Cobranded Luxury Watches
Pocket Smartwatch Concepts
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Fashion
Pocket Smartwatch Concepts
Upscaled Sport Watches
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Fashion
Upscaled Sport Watches
American Boxer Watches
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Fashion
American Boxer Watches
Rotating Disc Watches
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Fashion
Rotating Disc Watches
Minimalist Marble Timepieces
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Fashion
Minimalist Marble Timepieces
Smartphone-Connected Watches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Smartphone-Connected Watches
Wristworn Ant Farms
CATEGORY
Eco
Wristworn Ant Farms
Linear Display Watches
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Fashion
Linear Display Watches
Minimalist Luxury Watches
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Fashion
Minimalist Luxury Watches
Speedometer-Shaped Watches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Speedometer-Shaped Watches
Carbon Fiber Dive Watches
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Fashion
Carbon Fiber Dive Watches
Chic Blood Sugar Bands
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Fashion
Chic Blood Sugar Bands
Vibration-Based Watches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Vibration-Based Watches
Record-Breaking Mechanical Watches
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Luxury
Record-Breaking Mechanical Watches