It's quaint in light of the August 2017 timepiece trends, but there was a time when the very idea of a wristwatch was the pinnacle of science, technology, and luxury. The fact that someone could carry around a device that would reliably tell the the time of day on demand was startling when it was first introduced. Though that basic concept no longer leaves people agog, cutting edge and modern science, tech, and luxury are still on display in timepieces today.
On the scientific front, Notaroberto-Boldrini's STEP Watches combine Swiss timekeeping with 3D printing to create luxurious, precise watches at a significantly reduced cost when compared to other Swiss products. Where luxury is concerned, brands haven't lost sight of the chic allure of the wristwatch for both men and women. Louis Vuitton, for example, released a new luxury smartwatch with fashion as a main selling point.
Top 25 Timepiece Trends in August
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Wearable Calendar Countdown Timepieces
The 'Piece of Time' Timepiece Concept is Minimal in Design
24
Car-Inspired One-Off Watches
The Urwerk x Laurent Ferrier Arpal One Watch is Limited to One Unit
23
Poetic Minimalist Watches
The TwinWatch Was Designed with Quality and Elegance in Mind
22
Self-Winding Mechanical Timepieces
The Bólido Watch Boasts an Unorthodox Casing Design
21
Chic 24-Hour Timepieces
The Vasco 24 Hour Watches Tell Time in a More Effective Way
20
Ergonomically Curved Watches
The Hoi Watch Features a Funky Twist for a More Ergonomic Fit
19
Japanese Artwork Diver Timepieces
The Balticus Automatic Bronze Diver’s Watches are Artistic
18
3D-Printed Swiss Wristwatches
Notaroberto-Boldrini's STEP Watches Use Swiss Mechanisms
17
Kinetically Charged Smartwatches
Sequent's Self-Charging Smartwatch Relies on Body Movements
16
Car Brand Smartwatches
The Porsche Design Huawei Watch 2 Has a Demure Black Aesthetic
15
Celestially Inspired Timepieces
The T-Minus Watches 'Orbiter' Features Orbiting Hands on the Face
14
Contactless Payment Watches
'Swatch Pay' Lets Users Complete Transactions at Contactless Terminals
13
Elegantly Domed Timepieces
The Lumos by LACQNA Classic Timepieces Have a Minimalist Design
12
Charging Smartwatch Straps
This Samsung Gear S3 Strap Doubles as a Charger for the Wearable
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Commemorative Commander Watches
Omega's Seamaster Commander Watch Honors 20 Years with James Bond
10
Inexpensive Minimalist Smartwatches
The Skagen Signatur Connected Hybrid Smartwatch is Discreet
9
Ultra-Customizable Watches
Amalgam Watches Introduces Wearables with Indefinite Customization
8
Rugged Jewelry Brand Timepieces
The Tiffany & Co. CT60 DLC Watch Breaks Brand Tradition
7
Cost-Effecive Automatic Watches
The 'Automatik' Timepieces Have a High-End Design and a Low Price
6
Durable Watch Storage Accessories
The Turbulent Labs Watch Roll Offers Ample Space for Timepieces
5
Luxury Smartwatch Services
Apple Offered Free Personalization Services for the Apple Watch Hermès
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Fashionable Designer Smartwatches
The Tambour Horizon Connected Watch is Designed by Louis Vuitton
3
Millennial Pink Surfing Watches
These New Nixon Watches Were Made in Partnership with Leila Hurst
2
Versatile Modular Watches
The AMOT Modular Watch Has the Convenience of Several Watches in One
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Customizable Watch Collections
'Swatch X You' Lets Consumers Design Their Own Playful Timepieces
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Industrial Design Smartwatches
The 176 CS-500 Smartwatch by Carl Hauser Has a Rugged Form
Stylish Expedition Timepiece Models
The Timex Expedition GMT Titanium Has a Lightweight Form
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Elegant High-Performance Watches
The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Marries Style With Function
Luxurious Limited-Edition Chronographs
Angelus Expands the Exquisite La Fabrique Collection
Heart-Monitoring Smartwatches
Casio Unveils the 'DW-D5600' G-SHOCK Polar-Powered Smartwatch
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
Satellite-Enabled Gold Watches
Huawei Releases the 'Ultimate Gold Edition' Timepiece
Cocktail-Inspired Watch Series
Seiko Presents the Exclusive Cocktail Time European & U.S. Range
Luxurious Limited-Edition Watches
Rolex Subtly Launches a New Premium Day-Date Timepiece
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
Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts
This Apple Watch X Concept by Lukas Gehrer is Industrial
Premium Heritage Timepiece Collections
Hilts Unveils its Impressive Chronograph Collection
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
Solar-Powered Military-Grade Timepieces
The Momentum UDT Eclipse Synch Solar is Black Ion-Plated
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
Chic Skeletonized Movement Timepieces
The Louis Vuitton Voyager Skeleton Has a Cryptic Form
Ultra-Slim Cubic Timepieces
The Patek Philippe Cubitus Collection is the Brand's First in 25 Years
Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings
Casio and Stasto Stand Stones Present Timepiece Rings
Elevated Flagship Timepieces
The Bell & Ross BR-03 Has Been Updated for the First Time in 17 Years
Midcentury-Inspired Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Carrera Glassbox Chronograph Revives a Classic
Sophisticated Mechanical Watches
Orient Star Elevates the Mechanial Moon Phase Classic Capsule
Self-Referential Watch Models
The Timex Urban Pop Features the Brand's Slogan on the Dial
Retrofuturism Metallic Timepieces
The Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0 Comes in a New Model Option
Lunar Festivities-Inspired Timepieces
Swatch Celebrates the Year of the Dragon with New Watches
Blue-Accented Sporty Watch Designs
Angelus Unveils the Chronodate Titanium Storm Blue Edition
Sporty Skeletonized Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Extreme Sport Collection Features Six Variations
Sophisticated Women's Watches
Richard Mille's Watches Arrive in Three Unique Designs
Transparent Eco-Conscious Timepieces
The TECHNIK 4X SKELETOR Has a Hybrid Movement
Gradient Premium Timepieces
The Leica ZM 11 Timepieces is Made with Chronode Technology
Premium Hypercar-Inspired Timepieces
Bugatti Presents a Look at the Tourbillion Hyperwatch
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
Revived Iconic Luxe Timepieces
Chanel Presents its Elevated Premiére Timepiece Once Again
Next-Gen Pocket Watches
The Arsham Droplet Reimagines the Classic Pocket Watch
Vintage-Like Western-Style Watches
The Ralph Lauren The Western Black Dial Cushion Watch is Ornate
Durable Luxury Watches
The New Full Metal G-Shock Models are Rugged but Elegant
Lunar Dust-Infused Timepieces
The LUNAR1,622 Has a NASA-Approved Construction
Luxurious Watch Designs
Arnold & Son Unveiled a New Women's Moonphase Complication Timepiece
Brutalist-Inspired Sleek Timepieces
Toledano & Chan Designs the Stealthy B/1 Wristwatch
Haute Titanium Pilot Timepieces
The Longines Pilot Majetek Pioneer Edition Elevates a Classic
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
Rose Gold Luxurious Wristwatches
Daniel Roth Presents the Rose Gold Tourbillon Souscription
Daylight-Savings Intricately Made Watches
Bovet Introduces the Récital 28 Prowess 1 Timepiece
Posh Celebratory Pocket Watches
The Citizen 100th Anniversary Special Edition Pocket Watch is Chic
Pocketwatch-Inspired Wristwatches
Seiko Presents the Limited Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series
Space-Inspired Titanium Watches
Theo Auffret and Olivier Gamiette Design the SpaceOne Tellurium
Haute Fashion Digital Watches
The Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela Collection Has Watch and Ring Styles
Moon-Inspired Watch Designs
Arnold & Son Has Introduced Two New Limited-Edition Models
Graphic Art-Inspired Timepieces
Ressence Introduces the TYPE 1° Round M Wristwatch
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
Sleek Modern Timepiece Homage
Casio Releases the Limited-Edition TRN-50 Timepiece
Affordable Luxurious Patterned Watches
BAPE is Inspired by a Premium Design with the TYPE 10
Sporty Luxe Returning Timepieces
Tag Heuer Reintroduces the Signature Skipper
Accessible Swiss-Made Timepieces
The Timex Giorgio Galli S2 Automatic 38mm Has a Timeless Design
Nontraditional Racer Timepiece Models
The 2023 TAG Heuer Carrera Date Comes in Four Colors
Naval-Inspired Timepiece Designs
Arnold & Son Introduces the Longitude Titanium Timepiece
Golden Automatic Self-Winding Watches
Armitron Unveils Their Gold Skeleton Watch Colorway
Elegant Metallic Timepieces
This Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 is Victoria Beckham-Approved
Wearable Art Watches
Masterpiece On Your Wrist Makes Art from the Louvre Wearable
Global Timezone Timepieces
Nik Bentel Studio and TTT Watches Creates the Time Traveler
Futuristic Space-Themed Timepieces
AMIDA Unveils the New Retro-Futuristic Digitrend Watch
High-End Timepiece Smartwatches
The Hublot Big Bang e Gen 3 Has the Qualcomm snapdragon Wear 4100+
Boutique Edition Timepieces
The ZENITH Pilot Collection Has Been Revamped with Two Options
Elegant Collaborative Wristwatches
NOAH NY and Timex Join Forces on the Moon Phase Watch
Earth-Inspired Wristwatches
Swatch and OMEGA Present the Moonswatch Mission to Earth
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
Chic Automotive Timepieces
The Porsche Design x Hodinkee Chronograph 1 is Limited to 350 Examples
Outback-Inspired Timepieces
The TAG Heuer x Time+Tide Aquaracer Solargraph Sundowner is Ultra-Chic
Road Trip-Ready Timepieces
The Q Timex Three Time Zone Chronograph is Ideal for Avid Travelers
Flagship-Celebrating Timepieces
Tiffany & Co. Debuts a Series of Watches Inspired by its Flagship
Superhero-Themed Luxe Watches
Audemars Piguet and Marvel Join on a Premium Spider-Man Watch
Ultra-Sophisticated Chronograph Watches
Angelus Debuts a New Piece in its La Fabrique Collection
Ultra-Durable Timepiece Collections
The Unimatic Toolwatch Series Includes Four Models in All
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
Lunar New Year-Honoring Watches
Breguet Unveils Two New Timepieces to Honor the Dragon
Branded Racing Smartwatches
This New TAG Heuer Timepiece is Built with Driver Needs in Mind
Sustainable Luxury Wristwatches
ID Genève Designs the Circular 1 Grenat Dial Watch
Squared Collectible Timepiece Designs
Swatch Offers a New Structural Bioceramic What If? Watch
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Militant Titanium Timepieces
The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Utility is Limited-Edition
Avant-Garde Concept Watches
This 'Roger Dubuis' Watch Introduces a Trio Of Unique Complications
Smaller Scale Luxurious Watches
Audemars Piguet Revives the Royal Oak Mini Timepiece
Ultra-Thin Watch Prototypes
Konstantin Chaykin Designs the ThinKing Timepiece with a Sleek Shape
Sporty Solar Watch Designs
Diesel Recently Launched Its First Solar Watch Line
Sculpted Color-Blocked Timepieces
The Ressence Type 1° Round Multicolour is Luxuriously Functional
Moon Mission-Inspired Timepieces
OMEGA and Swatch Join Forces on the MoonSwatch Timepiece
Ultra-Compact Diver Timepieces
The Doxa SUB 200T Watch Offers a Smaller Take on a Classic
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Expansive Sporty Spring Timepieces
adidas Originals Presents the SS23 Watch Collection
Sporty Silver Watch Designs
Angelus Has Unveiled the Chronodate Titanium Magnetic Silver Edition
Playfully Tactical Timepieces
The ADPT Series 1 Dual Time Watch Has a Titanium Case
Ultra-Chic Timepiece Designs
Arnold & Son Has Launched the Time Pyramid 42.5 Watches
Family Heirloom-Inspired Watch Designs
Jacob & Co. Releases the Exquisite Dual Time Time Zone
Luxury Timepiece Designs
Arnold & Son Debuts the Double Tourbillon White Gold, Charoite Edition
Made-To-Order Watch Rebrands
Piaget Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Andy Warhol Watch Tribute
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
Rare Material Timepiece Designs
Arnold & Son Unveils a Stunning One-of-a-Kind Timepiece
Three-Dimensional-Designed Timepiece Collections
Hublot Launches New Big Bang Sang Bleu Collection
Mesopotamian-Inspired Timepieces
The URWERK UR-100V Sumer Has a Self-Winding UR 12.02 Movement
Three-Way Collaborative Watches
Highsnobiety and UNIMATIC Create a RUF Capsule Collection
Haute Modernized Timepieces
The Tissot PRX 35mm Powermatic 80 Has Been Updated in New Colors
Planet-Resembling Watch Faces
Samsung Presents its Galaxy Time Series of Timepieces
90s Rave-Inspired Timepieces
Diesel Releases the D-SRUPTOR Watch with an Edgy Flair
Celebratory Grand Prix Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton Collection Has Three Dial Options
Striking Monochromatic Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Carrera Tourbillon is Limited to 10 Examples
Heritage-Honoring Premium Timepieces
Rolex Honors its Roots with the First Perpetual 1908
Singer-Collaborative Luxe Watches
Audemars Piguet Introduces the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
Minimal Scandinavian Timepieces
The Montoir Dive Watch has a Timeless Design Language
Bold-Colored Watches
Swatch Unveils its Transparent COLORS OF JOY Collection
Collaboration Retro Futurism Timepieces
The Girard-Perregaux x Saint Laurent Casquette 2.0 is Chic
Joint Swiss-Movement Mechanical Watches
Hodinkee and Braun Join Forces on Limited Timepieces
Sand Gold Luxurious Wristwatches
Audemars Piguet Spotlights the Premium [RE]MASTER02
Luxury Sky Blue Timepieces
Hublot Unveils Its Big Bang Unico in a Summer-Themed Sky Blue
Minimalist Bauhaus-Inspired Timepieces
Botta Watches Come in Seven Models to Choose From
Slim Structure Luxe Timepieces
Bulgari's Octo Finissimo Ultra Watch is The World's Thinnest
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
Chicly Sporty Timepieces
The Hermès H08 Chronograph Boasts a Refreshed Design
Interchangeable Component Timepieces
These Nivada Grenchen Timepieces Have Swappable Bezels
Elegant Timepiece Collections
The Hermès Cut Timepiece is Exquisite and Ultra-Chic
Motorsport-Inspired Timepieces
The Ollech & Wajs Rallychron Timepiece Pays Homage to Circuit Races
Stealthy Chronograph Timepieces
Porsche Design Presents the Chronograph 1 Utility Watch
Earth Month-Honoring Luxe Watches
Cartier's Tank Louis Watch Gets a Green Makeover for Earth Month
Haute Scented Watches
Vacheron Constantin x Yiqing Yin Presents Égérie - the Pleats of Time
DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets
The Team at Tèfo Clockwork Creates a DIY Kit for Fans
Elevated Sleek Titanium Timepieces
Girard-Peregaux Presents the Lauretato Chronograph Ti49
Warped Visual Luxurious Timepieces
Berneron's Debut Timepiece is Dubbed the Mirage
Moondust-Made Minimal Wristwatches
Sebastien Colen Designs the Premium LUNAR1,622 Watch