While some of the top August 2018 watch ideas redesign classic models and reissue century-old designs, others usher in a range of new features for the convenience of the modern consumer.
In terms of form, some of the most striking watches include ones with that take inspiration from camera lenses, have detachable components of open-face designs. Rather than requiring consumers to choose from investing in either a mechanical watch or a smartwatch style, some watch brands are introducing models that offer the best of both worlds with interchangeable parts.
As an alternative to the many smartwatch devices that boast vibrant full-color displays, some forward-thinking creators are now sharing wearables with E-Ink screens that offer an exceptionally long battery life that requires little charging between uses.
Top 25 Watch Trends in August
From Hybrid E-Ink Smartwatches to Rugged Urbanite Timepieces:
Laura McQuarrie — Sep 4, 2018 — Fashion
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Interchangeable Mechanical Smartwatches
The 'Nymeria' Watch Comes with Two Watch Faces
24
Modernized Vintage Watches
The Panerai Luminor California Has Classic Style with Modern Utilities
23
Elegant Camera-Inspired Watches
TACS' Vintage Timepiece Boasts Skilled Craftsmanship & Chic Design
22
Golf Club-Tracking Gadgets
Garmin's Approach CT10 Offers Insights to Specific Club Use
21
Chic Alternative Smartwatches
The Sinji Health Watch Tracks Various Metrics for Healthy Living
20
Dark Elegant Steel Timepieces
Todd Snyder and Timex Introduced a Limited-Edition Marlin Blackout
19
Contemporary Aviation-Inspired Watches
Hamilton's 2018 X-Wind Line Fuses Elegance & Historic Value
18
70s-Inspired Stainless Steel Watches
TAG Heuer & HODINKEE Drop a Limited Autavia Calibre Heuer 02
17
Luxe Redesigned Vintage Watches
The ZRC North Adventure Watch is a Modern Take on a Classic Style
16
Minimal Unisex Watches
HODINA and Minimalissimo Joined to Create a Limited-Edition Timepiece
15
Kid-Focused Smartwatch Wearables
The Mi Bunny 3 Helps Parents Keep Track of Their Kid's Location
14
Branded Fashion Smartwatches
The Emporio Armani Stainless Steel Touchscreen Smartwatch is Chic
13
Demure Dual-Timezone Timepieces
The Ochs & Junior Two Time Zones Watch is Uncomplicated
12
Temperature-Regulating Wearables
The Aircon Watch Can Help Users Feel Warmer or Colder
11
Chic Gradient Display Smartwatches
The 'ONNE' Smartwatch is Always On and Inherently Stylish
10
Community-Supporting Watches
Altar Watches Offers Elegant Designs with an Ethical Approach
9
Redesigned Classic Watches
First Omega's Wrist Chronograph is a Modern Take on the Historic Style
8
Luxe Watch Safes
Store Your Precious Items Securely and In Style
7
Hybrid E-Ink Smartwatches
The GLIGO E-Ink Smartwatch Boasts a Two-Year Battery Life
6
Detachable Headset Wearables
The Huawei Talkband B5 Tracks Fitness and Takes Calls
5
Openworked Dial Timepieces
Rado's True Openheart Automatic Combines Durability and Stunning Design
4
Luxe Over-Sized Timepieces
Oris' Mido Multifort Datometer is a Modern Big Crown Pointer Date
3
Century-Old Revived Watches
Omega Revived the First OMEGA Wrist-Chronograph Limited Edition
2
Rugged Urbanite Timepieces
The Casio G-MS Has a Stylish and Durable Design
1
Crystallized Sapphire Watches
Greubel Forsey Drops the Ultra-Luxurious Double Balancier Sapphire
Related Ideas
Augmented Negative Display Watches
This Modified Casio AE-1200 Digital Watch is Ultra-Chic
Industrial Design Smartwatches
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
Discreetly Intelligent Timepieces
The G-SHOCK MOVE DWH5600 Tracks Heart Rate and More
Conceptual AI-Powered Wearables
The Rabbit R1 AI Watch by Alisher Ashimov is Feature-Rich
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
Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches
The Conceptual 'Ksana' Hybrid Smartwatch has an E Ink Display
Ghostly Purple Watches
Timex and Ghostly International Partnered Together to Launch a New Watch
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Will Have Advanced Sensors
Patriotic Americana Timepieces
The G-SHOCK DW5600US23-7 Commemorates the Fourth of July
Satellite-Enabled Gold Watches
Huawei Releases the 'Ultimate Gold Edition' Timepiece
Sophisticated Timepiece Designs
Casio America Updates Its G-SHOCK Black and White Collection
Rectangular AMOLED Smartwatches
The Amazfit Band 7 Offers 18 Days of Battery Life
Hybrid Italian Smartwatch Collections
The Pininfarina SENSO Comes in Four Color Options
Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts
This Apple Watch X Concept by Lukas Gehrer is Industrial
Collaboration Automotive Smartwatches
The Porsche x Garmin Epix Pro Has an Elegant Yet Sporty Form
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Solar-Powered Military-Grade Timepieces
The Momentum UDT Eclipse Synch Solar is Black Ion-Plated
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
Low-Cost Feature-Packed Smartwatches
The CMF Watch Pro Offers 13 Days of Battery Life
High-Power Rugged Smartwatches
The TicWatch Pro 5 Features the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1
Watch Collection Extensions
Tissot's New PRX Collection Offers Fresh Tones and Unique Materials
Ultra-Rugged Adventurer Smartwatches
The Garmin Fenix 8 Meets Military Standards
Ultra-Slim Cubic Timepieces
The Patek Philippe Cubitus Collection is the Brand's First in 25 Years
60s-Style Timepiece Collections
The Seiko 5 Sports 1968 Reissues Come in Three Models
Athletic Nordic Smartwatches
The New Polar Vantage V3 Smartwatch has a Classy Aesthetic
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
Chic Steel Smartwatch Cases
The Exonaute MW-02 Apple Watch Case Comes in Three Styles
Versatile Women-Focused Smartwatches
Garmin Unveils a Sleek New Wearable Smartwatch for Women
Premium Outdoor Smart Watches
The Grip X2 Pro by Polar Adds New Functions for Sport
Retro-Style Anniversary Watches
The Casio 50th Anniversary Sky and Sea Series Watches are Geeky
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
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
Lunar Festivities-Inspired Timepieces
Swatch Celebrates the Year of the Dragon with New Watches
Racing-Ready Smartwatches
The Suunto Race Watch Has an AMOLED Display and More
AI-Powered Smartwatch Designs
Crossbeats Unveils the New 'Crossbeats Nexus' Smartwatch
Brand Heritage Watch Collections
GUESS Celebrates with the Launch of Four Iconic Watches
Sophisticated Women's Watches
Richard Mille's Watches Arrive in Three Unique Designs
Luxe Leather-Free Smartwatch Straps
These New Apple Watch Hermès Bands Come in Four Styles
Transparent Eco-Conscious Timepieces
The TECHNIK 4X SKELETOR Has a Hybrid Movement
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
Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
The 'zIng' Hand-Worn Smart Display by Anuj Pate is Intuitive
Next-Gen Pocket Watches
The Arsham Droplet Reimagines the Classic Pocket Watch
Vibrant Y2K-Inspired Timepieces
The G-SHOCK DW-6900 Crazy Colors Series is Here for Spring
Budget-Conscious Entry-Level Smartwatches
The Amazfit Bip 5 Has a 1.9-Inch Ultra-Large Display
Chic Solar-Powered Timepieces
The NIXON Time Teller Solar Watch Comes in Four Color Options
Rugged Fashion-Forward Watches
The New G-SHOCK G-STEEL GBM-2100 Series Has Three Models
Healthy Habit-Promoting Wearables
The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Has a Rotating Bezel
Summery Y2K Era Timepieces
The Casio BABY-G BGD-565 Summer Jelly Comes in Three Colors
Ruggedized Sustainable Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is Powered by the S9 SiP
Carbon-Neutral Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 9 Shows off a Gesture Control Interface
Metallic Retro-Futuristic Watches
G-SHOCK Unveils Four Distinct Metallic Silver Watches
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
High-End Affordable Smartwatches
Mobvoi's Latest TicWatch Atlas Offers Competitive Features
Curvaceous Zinc Alloy Smartwatches
The Amazfit Pop 3S Has a 1.96-Inch AMOLED Display
Slender Metallic Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 10 Comes in Titanium and Aluminum
Omni-Compatible Budget Smartwatches
The Motorola Moto Watch 120 Works with Android and iOS Devices
Pocketwatch-Inspired Wristwatches
Seiko Presents the Limited Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series
Hybrid Health-Tracking Smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch Light Offers Health Guidance
Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches
The WatchOut WearPods Smartwatch Has a Multifunctional Design
Haute Fashion Digital Watches
The Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela Collection Has Watch and Ring Styles
Flagship Health Wearable Smartwatches
The Google Pixel Watch 2 Integrates FitBit Technology
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
Retro Digital Tracking Watches
Casio Presents the WS-B1000 Watch with a Simplistic Design
Stealthy Smartwatch Finishes
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 Comes in a New Black Titanium Finish
Feature-Packed Smartwatches
Samsung Showed Off the Watch Ultra at its Summer Unpacked Event
Sporty Cubic Smartwatch Models
The Redmi Watch 5 Active Offers 18 Days of Battery Life
Hybrid Fitness Smartwatches
The Moto Watch 40 Strikes a Balance Between Device Styles
Mechanical Hybrid Smartwatch Concepts
Priyanshu Jaiswal Designs the Lunar Eclipse Hybrid Watch
Temperature-Tracking Fitness Smartwatches
The Polar Ignite 3 Titanium Has 24/7 Activity Tracking
AI Wellness Companions
NOWATCH Insights Delivers Personalized Well-Being Insights in a Custom Way
Wearable Art Watches
Masterpiece On Your Wrist Makes Art from the Louvre Wearable
High-End Timepiece Smartwatches
The Hublot Big Bang e Gen 3 Has the Qualcomm snapdragon Wear 4100+
Fall-Detecting Smart Watches
The MobileHelp Smart is Always Connected to its Alert System
Durable Sports Watches
The Armitron Apex Sports Watch is Functional and Stylish
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
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
Sports-Focused Stealthy Smartwatches
Mobvoi Launches the Endura Version of the TicWatch Pro 5
Outback-Inspired Timepieces
The TAG Heuer x Time+Tide Aquaracer Solargraph Sundowner is Ultra-Chic
Ocean-Bound Plastic Timepieces
The Amitron Wave Collection Shows Off a Sustainable Aesthetic
Senior-Centric Smartwatches
This Standalone Smartwatch Links Seniors With Their Service Providers
Stylish Sensor-Packed Smartwatches
The Huawei Watch GT4 Comes in Two Size Options
Recycled Aluminum Smartwatches
The Google Pixel Watch 3 Offers 36-Hours of Use in Battery Saver
Motion-Sensing Wristwatches
The Casio Digital Basic GDB500 Series Shares Simple Step Trackers
Military-Grade Durability Smartwatches
The KOSPET TANK X1 is Lightweight with Long Battery Life
Accessible LTE-Enabled Smartwatches
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE LTE Supports Calls, Texts and More
Ultra-Durable Timepiece Collections
The Unimatic Toolwatch Series Includes Four Models in All
Luxe Swiss Timepiece Ranges
The Golden Concepts Automatic Swiss-Made Watch Will Arrive in 2024
Off-Grid Adventurer Smartwatches
These New Garmin Smartwatches Offer Precision Tracking
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
Stylish Leather Smartwatch Bands
WITHit's New Range of Smartwatch Bands are Chic and Durable
Fitness-Ready Women's Sports Watches
The Armitron Pulse Women's Sports Watch is Slick & Stylish
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Autonomous Solar-Powered Watches
Exoskeleton Watch Powered by an Autonomous Solar Movement
Ultra-Thin Watch Prototypes
Konstantin Chaykin Designs the ThinKing Timepiece with a Sleek Shape
Wilderness-Ready Smartwatch Models
The Garmin tactix 7 AMOLED Edition Has an Adaptive Display
Haute Health-Minded Smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant is Medical-Grade
Large Watch-Style Alarm Clocks
Casio Japan Debuts an Enlarged Version of its Casio A158W Watch
Moon Mission-Inspired Timepieces
OMEGA and Swatch Join Forces on the MoonSwatch Timepiece
Sporty Feminine Smartwatch Models
The Garmin Lily 2 Active is the Brand's Smallest Smartwatch
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Refined Sleek Smartwatch Updates
Samsung Adds New Upgrades to the Galaxy Watch6 Series
Sporty Silver Watch Designs
Angelus Has Unveiled the Chronodate Titanium Magnetic Silver Edition
Sleek Affordable Digital Timepieces
Tissot Presents the PRX Digital Watches to its PRX Line
Opulent Workout-Tracking Smartwatches
The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro Smartwatch Runs the Google Wear OS
Featherlight Feminine Sports Watches
The Amitron Pulse Comes in Three Color Options
Collaborative Fashion-Centric Patterned Watches
Marni Remixes the G-Shock GMD-S5610MA-7ER Watch
Planet-Resembling Watch Faces
Samsung Presents its Galaxy Time Series of Timepieces
Efficient Productivity Smartwatches
The OnePlus Watch 2 Will Offer 100-Hours of Power Per Charge
90s Rave-Inspired Timepieces
Diesel Releases the D-SRUPTOR Watch with an Edgy Flair
Streetwear Action Sports Timepieces
The Nixon Ripper Comes in Seven Color Options
Vintage Watch-Adapted Desk Clocks
Casio Transforms the Vintage A158W Into a Desk Clock
AI-Enabled Smartwatches
The Galaxy Watch7 from Samsung Features 'Galaxy AI' Onboard
Personalized Fitness Plan Smartwatches
The Amazfit Active Smartwatch Has a BioTracker PPG Sensor
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Wellness Energy-Monitoring Smartwatches
The Garmin Vivoactive 5 Features Body Battery Monitor
Hybrid Smart Timepieces
Withings Debuted a 39mm Iteration of its ScanWatch Nova
Multicolor Bezel-Equipped Watches
Samsung Stocks the Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic in New Colorways
Bold-Colored Watches
Swatch Unveils its Transparent COLORS OF JOY Collection
Modernized Retro Diver Timepieces
The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Watch Revives a Classic Model
Durable Low-Cost Smartwatches
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE Has a Sapphire Glass Crystal
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
Magnetic Band Upgraded Smartwatches
The Upcoming Apple Watch X Will Have Thinner Cases
India-Exclusive Tech Accessories
pTron Launches a New Smartwatch and Earbuds Combination
AI-Assistive Smartwatch Updates
Fossil Group Adds New Assistive Updates to the Wear OS 3
Low-Cost Aluminum Smartwatches
The OnePlus Watch 2R Offers 100-Hours of Use Per Charge
Improved Smartwatch Operating Systems
Google Rolled Out 'Wear OS 5' With A New Interface