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
Luxury Watchmaker Smartphones
The Realme 12 Pro+ Rolex Edition Plays Homage to Classic Timepieces
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
Satellite-Enabled Gold Watches
Huawei Releases the 'Ultimate Gold Edition' Timepiece
Affordable Android Smartwatches
OnePlus is Rolling Out the Watch 3 Alongside its New Flagships
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
Adventurous Collaboration Watches
The Huckberry x Timex Titanium Field Watch is Lightweight
90s-Era Sport Timepieces
The Timex 1995 Intrepid Reissue Revives a Classic in a New Way
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
Premium Heritage Timepiece Collections
Hilts Unveils its Impressive Chronograph Collection
Collaboration Automotive Smartwatches
The Porsche x Garmin Epix Pro Has an Elegant Yet Sporty Form
Solar-Powered Military-Grade Timepieces
The Momentum UDT Eclipse Synch Solar is Black Ion-Plated
24-Day Battery Digital Watches
Garmin Introduces the New Addition of the Instinct 3
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
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
Bold Holiday Watch Collections
The Swatch 2024 Holiday Collection Highlights Festive Looks
Adventurer-Backed Sustainable Watches
Luminox and Bear Grylls Design an Ocean Plastic Watch
Athletic Nordic Smartwatches
The New Polar Vantage V3 Smartwatch has a Classy Aesthetic
Versatile Women-Focused Smartwatches
Garmin Unveils a Sleek New Wearable Smartwatch for Women
Dazzling Jeweler Timepiece Ranges
The Latest Tiffany & Co. Watch Range Features Four Styles
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
AI-Powered Smartwatch Designs
Crossbeats Unveils the New 'Crossbeats Nexus' Smartwatch
Racing-Ready Smartwatches
The Suunto Race Watch Has an AMOLED Display and More
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
Sleek Simplistic Smartwatches
Pebble Introduces the New Core Devices Branch of Watches
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
Rugged Fashion-Forward Watches
The New G-SHOCK G-STEEL GBM-2100 Series Has Three Models
Summery Y2K Era Timepieces
The Casio BABY-G BGD-565 Summer Jelly Comes in Three Colors
Minimal Stealthy Digital Wristwatches
Casio Introduces the New DW-5000R Watch Honoring a Classic
Versatile Affordable Refined Timepieces
Armitron Has a Wide Selection of Watches for All Occasions
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
Futuristic Iridescent Timepiece
Bell & Ross Introduce the BR-X5 Iridescent Watch
Heat-Resistant Watch Designs
Casio’s Watch Design is Sauna-Ready
Ultra-Rugged Next-Gen Timepieces
The G-SHOCK Mudmaster GWG-B1000 Has a Tactical Construction
Posh Celebratory Pocket Watches
The Citizen 100th Anniversary Special Edition Pocket Watch is Chic
High-End Affordable Smartwatches
Mobvoi's Latest TicWatch Atlas Offers Competitive Features
Haute Fashion Digital Watches
The Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela Collection Has Watch and Ring Styles
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
Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches
The WatchOut WearPods Smartwatch Has a Multifunctional Design
Hybrid Health-Tracking Smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch Light Offers Health Guidance
Flagship Health Wearable Smartwatches
The Google Pixel Watch 2 Integrates FitBit Technology
Accessible Athletic Smartwatches
The Amazfit Bip 6 Has a Fiber Polymer Case and an Aluminum Frame
Time-Telling Cufflinks
The Creamy Patina 2023 Collection Takes After Iconic Vintage Watches
Affordable Luxurious Patterned Watches
BAPE is Inspired by a Premium Design with the TYPE 10
Sporty Cubic Smartwatch Models
The Redmi Watch 5 Active Offers 18 Days of Battery Life
Sleek Modern Timepiece Homage
Casio Releases the Limited-Edition TRN-50 Timepiece
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
Outback-Inspired Timepieces
The TAG Heuer x Time+Tide Aquaracer Solargraph Sundowner is Ultra-Chic
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
Nostalgic Digital Watch Models
The Casio G-SHOCK DW-5000R Recreates the Brand's Original Model
Modernized Vintage Wristwatches
Elif Bulut Designs the Vintage Alarm Clock & Wristwatch
AI Wellness Companions
NOWATCH Insights Delivers Personalized Well-Being Insights in a Custom Way
Y3K Aesthetic Timepieces
The G-SHOCK GA-V01 is Arriving Exclusively in China
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
Sports-Focused Stealthy Smartwatches
Mobvoi Launches the Endura Version of the TicWatch Pro 5
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
Visually Striking Watch Designs
The HONOR Watch 5 Ultra Was Unveiled at MWC 2025
Motion-Sensing Wristwatches
The Casio Digital Basic GDB500 Series Shares Simple Step Trackers
Collaboration EDC Timepieces
The James Brand x Timex Automatic GMT Watch is Titanium-Made
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
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
Unique Volume-Inspired Watches
Swatch Launched its 'Swatch Encyclopedia' Collection
Pro-Grade Multi-Day Smartwatches
The Lava Prowatch X Offers Up to 10-Days of Battery Life
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
Shirt Cuff-Integrated Timepieces
The Shirt Cuff Watch by Swatch Creates a Functional Solution
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
Multipurpose Health-Monitoring Watches
The Fitvii Health Watch offers All-in-One Wellness Tracking
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
Stylish Leather Smartwatch Bands
WITHit's New Range of Smartwatch Bands are Chic and Durable
Sporty Feminine Smartwatch Models
The Garmin Lily 2 Active is the Brand's Smallest Smartwatch
Racing-Inspired Chronographic Watches
Breitling Expands its 'Top Time' Collection
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Self-Updating E-Ink Newspapers
Project E Ink Presents Fresh Headlines Daily
Sporty Silver Watch Designs
Angelus Has Unveiled the Chronodate Titanium Magnetic Silver Edition
Premium Smartwatch Bands
Solace Bands Places Emphasis on Style, Comfort, and Functionality
Multiple Dice-Inspired Digital Watches
Timestop Introduces a Look at Its D-20 Digital Watch
Sleek Affordable Digital Timepieces
Tissot Presents the PRX Digital Watches to its PRX Line
Active Lifestyle-Focused Rugged Smartwatches
Garmin Recently Debuted the Instinct 3 Series
Collaborative Fashion-Centric Patterned Watches
Marni Remixes the G-Shock GMD-S5610MA-7ER Watch
Opulent Workout-Tracking Smartwatches
The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro Smartwatch Runs the Google Wear OS
Monochromatic Watch Collections
The Zenith 160th Anniversary Collection Includes Three Models
Mesopotamian-Inspired Timepieces
The URWERK UR-100V Sumer Has a Self-Winding UR 12.02 Movement
Featherlight Feminine Sports Watches
The Amitron Pulse Comes in Three Color Options
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
Playful Watch Ranges
The Swatch ESSENTIALS Collection Highlighrs Bold and Vibrant Designs
Streetwear Action Sports Timepieces
The Nixon Ripper Comes in Seven Color Options
AI-Enabled Smartwatches
The Galaxy Watch7 from Samsung Features 'Galaxy AI' Onboard
Vintage Watch-Adapted Desk Clocks
Casio Transforms the Vintage A158W Into a Desk Clock
Personalized Fitness Plan Smartwatches
The Amazfit Active Smartwatch Has a BioTracker PPG Sensor
E-Paper Display Smartwatches
The Core Smartwatches Run PebbleOS and Offer 30 Days of Battery Life
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Hybrid Smart Timepieces
Withings Debuted a 39mm Iteration of its ScanWatch Nova
Bold-Colored Watches
Swatch Unveils its Transparent COLORS OF JOY Collection
Stylish Smartwatch Designs
The Amazfit Active 2 Smartwatch Enhances Fitness & Everyday Convenience
Minimalist Bauhaus-Inspired Timepieces
Botta Watches Come in Seven Models to Choose From
Durable Low-Cost Smartwatches
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE Has a Sapphire Glass Crystal
Modernized Retro Diver Timepieces
The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Watch Revives a Classic Model
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
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