There's no doubt that being able to tell time is almost an everyday necessity, but there's no point limiting yourself in design when there's several bizarre watches on the market. People like to stand out -- even though half these watches will leave you scratching your head at how they actually tell time.
Forget the general construction of a watch with a plain band, two hands and numbers. These timepieces take it to the extreme -- from numberless faces to watches that monitor laziness.
40 Bizarre Watches
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Telson Camera Phone Watch
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Handless, Numberless Timepiece
Odd Ball Minimalist Watch
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Bendable ePaper Seiko Watch
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Faceless Watches
The Aurora Watch by Jihun Yeom Tells Time With Lasers
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Steampunk Watches
Sub-Genre of Fanboys Strong
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Comic Book Watches
Haruo Suekichi Steampunked Timepieces
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Phosphorescent Watches
C1 Quantum Gravity Watch Would Make James Bond Proud
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Watches that Monitor Laziness
Exmocare BT2
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Braille Watches
The X-Watch
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Faceless Watches
Diesel Black Label Timepiece Displays 4 Time Zones
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Rotary Phone Watches
The Zihotch Retro Phone Watch
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Multi-Colored Animated Watches
Infection
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Handless Watches
Mr. Jones' 'Cyclops' Uses Floating Hoops to Tell Time
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Dual Bracelet Watches
The H/M Watch from Humberto Jimenez Needs Two Hands to Tell Time
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Barbwire Watches
The Burberry Limited Edition Timepieces Will Be Available for Two Weeks
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Disposable Glow Watches
The TX54 Thumb Watch
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Hollow Watches
M60M by Roger Kellenberger
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Mirrored Watches
SDWorks' Dual-Purpose 'Mirror Watch' Wins China's 2009 Design Award
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Off-Kilter Timepieces
The 'Slip Watch' from Nonlinear Studio Tells Time on an Angle
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Watches That Need Decoding
Superior Minimalist Watch
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Asterisk Watches
'Ora' Watch by Alexandros Stasinopoulos Looks Like a Tape Measure
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Planetary Pocket Watches
Torbit Time-Orbit Watch by Evan Yiwei Ma is Out of This World
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Air-Powered Watches
The Urwerk UR 202 Turbine Timepiece
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Deconstructing Watches
Cool Classic Motorcycles Reconstructed
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Watch Works Cuff Links
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Bracelet Watches That Hide The Time
i/o Concept Cuff Bracelet
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Reptile Timepieces
Bulgari Serpenti Watch Slithering to a Store Near You
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Casette Tape Watches
The Horological Machine No. 2.2 is a Retro Black Beauty
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Pretend Watches
Denise Reytan Makes ‘t1mepeace' for Worry-Free Days
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Time-Telling Zippers
The Andy Kurovets Zipper Watch is Confusing but Super-Rad
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Measuring Tape Chronometers
The Ora Watch Charts Time the Old-Fashioned Way
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Uplifting Watches
'Ever-Increasing' by Sea Hope Uses Graphs to Brighten Your Day
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Handless Watches
The Projects Iridium Watch Tells the Time With Colorful Cut-Outs
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Luxury Tome-Like Timepieces
The Reverso Duo Watch from Jaeger Lecoultre
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Oxygen Generating Timepieces
eCO2 Watch Collects Carbon Dioxide, Expels Clean Air
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Faux Watch Rings
Timepiece Look-a-Like Jewelry By Denise Julia Reytan
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Labyrinthine Time-Tellers
The 'Maze of Time Watch' by Andy Kurovets
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Numberless Watches
This Timeless Timepiece Ensures Your Schedule Stays Open
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Hidden Digit Clocks
The Black Screen Watch Is 'Timeless' Until You Need It
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Porky Accessories
The Bacon Watch Ensures You Always Know When It's Breakfast Time
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The 176 CS-500 Smartwatch by Carl Hauser Has a Rugged Form
Hyper-Ruggedized Digital Timepieces
The G-SHOCK Mudmaster GW-9500 Has a Bio-Based Resin Case
Discreetly Intelligent Timepieces
The G-SHOCK MOVE DWH5600 Tracks Heart Rate and More
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
Chic Semi-Skeletonized Timepieces
The Orient Star M34 F7 Comes in Two Styles
Heart-Monitoring Smartwatches
Casio Unveils the 'DW-D5600' G-SHOCK Polar-Powered Smartwatch
Classic Car-Inspired Timepieces
Seiko Presents the New Limited Prospex Speedometer Watch
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
NASA-Inspired Watch Designs
Casio Designs the G-SHOCK DW6900NASA237, Inspired by Nasa
Cocktail-Inspired Watch Series
Seiko Presents the Exclusive Cocktail Time European & U.S. Range
Luxury Automotive-Branded Smartwatches
The Bugatti Ceramique Titane Edition Smartwatch is Sleek
Modernist Extreme Condition Timepieces
The Minus-8 Field 1S Watch Comes in Two Finishes
Sporty Ruggedized Timepieces
The Luminox Leatherback Sea Turtle Giant Comes in Two New Colors
Meditative Vibrating Timepieces
The 'STUND' Watch Vibrates at Your Choice of Time Cycle Point
Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts
This Apple Watch X Concept by Lukas Gehrer is Industrial
Sleek Military-Inspired Timepieces
The UNIMATIC Modello Quattro UT4-B is Limited to 300 Examples
Minimal Collaborative Dive Watches
Swarch and Blancpain Present the Scuba Fifty Fathoms
Technical Titanium Timepiece Designs
The CODE41 T360 Tourbillon Has an Angular, Artistic Design
Metallic Ring-Style Timepieces
The Casio CRW-001-1JR is Crafted with Polished Stainless Steel
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
Luxury Smartwatch Models
The Latest TAG Heuer Connected Wearables Come in Two Options
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
Collaboration Cola Timepieces
The Coca-Cola® x G-SHOCK Watches Come in Two Styles
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
Adventurous Collaboration Watches
The Huckberry x Timex Titanium Field Watch is Lightweight
Retro-Style Anniversary Watches
The Casio 50th Anniversary Sky and Sea Series Watches are Geeky
Sophisticated Mechanical Watches
Orient Star Elevates the Mechanial Moon Phase Classic Capsule
Blue Collar Professional Timepieces
The Shinola Mechanic Watch Pays Homage to Skilled Workers
70s-Style Motorsports Timepieces
These Seiko Prospex Speedtimers Come in Three Styles
Self-Referential Watch Models
The Timex Urban Pop Features the Brand's Slogan on the Dial
Cartoon-Inspired Digital Watches
Casio and Powerpuff Girls Unveils a New Baby-G Watch
Ocean-Bound Plastic Timepieces
The Timex Reclaimed Ocean Plastic Watch Has a Speckled Finish
Sporty Skeletonized Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Extreme Sport Collection Features Six Variations
Collaboration Film-Inspired Watches
The Zodiac x Rowing Blazers Watch is Limited to 282 Examples
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
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
Geometric Intuitive Interface Timepieces
The Nixon Disk Watch Comes in Four Color Options
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
Chic Solar-Powered Timepieces
The NIXON Time Teller Solar Watch Comes in Four Color Options
Tailor-Made Travel Timepieces
The AETHER + Bamford GMT Watch Inspires Wearers to Explore
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
Lunar Dust-Infused Timepieces
The LUNAR1,622 Has a NASA-Approved Construction
Brutalist-Inspired Sleek Timepieces
Toledano & Chan Designs the Stealthy B/1 Wristwatch
Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces
The NEONWORKS BTF Nixie Watch Has a Retro-Modern Design
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
Retro Calculator-Inspired Timepieces
The G-SHOCK GW6900NASA24-1 is NASA-Themed
Retro West Coast Timepieces
The Oris Divers Seventy-Five Was Created with Collective Horology
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
Hollow Skeletal Mechanical Timepieces
The Agelocer Tourbillon Manual Mechanical Watches are Chic
Retro-Style Secret Agent Timepieces
The OMEGA Seamaster 300M No Date Comes in Two Options
DIY Wristwatch Kits
The Cabot DIY Mechanical Wristwatch Building Kit Comes with a Seiko Movement
Haute Fashion Digital Watches
The Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela Collection Has Watch and Ring Styles
Space-Inspired Digital Watches
Casio and NASA Join Forces on the GW6900NASA24-1 Timepiece
Pocketwatch-Inspired Wristwatches
Seiko Presents the Limited Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series
Submarine-Inspired Watches
The Shinola Sea Creatures Skeleton Dial Features Ocean-Bound Plastic
AI-Trained Golden Watch Designs
G-SHOCK Presents the Special G-D001 Timepiece Using AI
Artistic Avant-Garde Timepieces
The Ulysse Nardin Freak X OPS Features a Perplexing Appearance
Postmodern Diver Timepieces
The Nodus Sector Dive Watch Merges Classic and Contemporary Styles
Space-Inspired Titanium Watches
Theo Auffret and Olivier Gamiette Design the SpaceOne Tellurium
Minimalist Militant Timepieces
The Timex Expedition North Field Chrono is Rugged Yet Refined
Fashion-Branded Diver Timepieces
The Rowing Blazers x Seiko 5 Sports Watch is Limited-Edition
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
Cast Iron-Inspired Timepieces
The Casio Pro Trek PRW-69 Series is Wilderness-Ready
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
Monochromatic Camera Brand Timepieces
The Leica ZM 1 and ZM 2 Watches Come in a Monochrom Edition
Stealthy Blacked-Out Timepieces
The Unimatic All-Black Series Has Three Models
Modernized Vintage Wristwatches
Elif Bulut Designs the Vintage Alarm Clock & Wristwatch
Abstract Artwork-Inspired Timepieces
The Ode to Delaunay Watch Has a Shifting, Geometric Dial
Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks
The Interactive Time to Snow Timepiece has a Snow-Like Design
Accessible Swiss-Made Timepieces
The Timex Giorgio Galli S2 Automatic 38mm Has a Timeless Design
Minimal Stealthy Digital Wristwatches
Casio Introduces the New DW-5000R Watch Honoring a Classic
Elegant Metallic Timepieces
This Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 is Victoria Beckham-Approved
Global Timezone Timepieces
Nik Bentel Studio and TTT Watches Creates the Time Traveler
Co-Branded Maximalist Timepieces
The Marni x G-SHOCK GMD-S5610MA-7ER is Eye-Catching
Sci-Fi-Themed Watch Collections
Fossil Unveils Its Star Wars Watch Collections for May 4
Boutique Edition Timepieces
The ZENITH Pilot Collection Has Been Revamped with Two Options
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
Motion-Sensing Wristwatches
The Casio Digital Basic GDB500 Series Shares Simple Step Trackers
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
Watch-Like Tabletop Alarm Clocks
The New Seiko Mai Alarm Clock Reflects its Dive Watch
Full-Metal Analog Watches
Casio Debuts the Ultra-Slick and Sporty Gmc-B2100 to the G-Shock Lineup
Classic Calculator-Inspired Timepieces
The Casio CA-53WB Pays Homage to the Retro Casio Mini
Timepiece-Inspired Suitcases
The Conceptual Casio 'AeroEase' by Harshita Kaur is G-SHOCK-Inspired
Outback-Inspired Timepieces
The TAG Heuer x Time+Tide Aquaracer Solargraph Sundowner is Ultra-Chic
Militant Titanium Timepieces
The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Utility is Limited-Edition
Skeletonized Digital Timepieces
BEAMS Joins G-SHOCK to Create a Special G-B001 Watch
Ultra-Thin Watch Prototypes
Konstantin Chaykin Designs the ThinKing Timepiece with a Sleek Shape
Multiple Dice-Inspired Digital Watches
Timestop Introduces a Look at Its D-20 Digital Watch
Large Watch-Style Alarm Clocks
Casio Japan Debuts an Enlarged Version of its Casio A158W Watch
Aerospace Analog-Digital Timepieces
The Breitling Aerospace B70 Orbiter Celebrates Balloon Flight
Travel-Ready Diver Timepieces
The Longines HydroConquest GMT Has an Automatic Movement
Luxe Golf-Inspired Timepieces
The Byrne Gyro Dial Golf Has a Shapeshifting Dial
Ultra-Light Tennis-Inspired Watches
Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic Watch Embodies Tennis Legacy
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
Personalized Celebrity Watch Designs
Artisans de Genève Releases the One-of-a-Kind Neon Project
Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks
Sergey's Nixei Tube Vintage Clock is Inspired by the 19th Century
Mesopotamian-Inspired Timepieces
The URWERK UR-100V Sumer Has a Self-Winding UR 12.02 Movement
Planet-Resembling Watch Faces
Samsung Presents its Galaxy Time Series of Timepieces
Nostalgic Digital Watch Models
The Casio G-SHOCK DW-5000R Recreates the Brand's Original Model
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
Hidden Bottle Opener Timepieces
Raskh Designs the Leverage Watch with a Bottle Opener
Celebratory Grand Prix Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton Collection Has Three Dial Options
Vintage Watch-Adapted Desk Clocks
Casio Transforms the Vintage A158W Into a Desk Clock
Minimal Scandinavian Timepieces
The Montoir Dive Watch has a Timeless Design Language
Collaboration eCommerce Timepieces
The Zodiac x eBay Super Sea Wolf Has Subtle Nods to the Brand
Hybrid Smart Timepieces
Withings Debuted a 39mm Iteration of its ScanWatch Nova
Tubular Illuminating Clocks
Urwerk Designs the Space-Time Clock Resembling a Lightsaber
Minimalist Bauhaus-Inspired Timepieces
Botta Watches Come in Seven Models to Choose From
Japanese Pop Culture-Themed Watches
Tissot Celebrates the Japanese UFO Robot Grendizer Show
Retro-Inspired Sporty Timepieces
Orient Unveils a Neo Classic Sport Technical Watch
Interchangeable Component Timepieces
These Nivada Grenchen Timepieces Have Swappable Bezels
Disaster-Preparation Sleek Clocks
The 4RQ002-003 by Rhythm Supports and Prepares for Disasters
Motorsport-Inspired Timepieces
The Ollech & Wajs Rallychron Timepiece Pays Homage to Circuit Races
Stealthy Chronograph Timepieces
Porsche Design Presents the Chronograph 1 Utility Watch
Minimal Global Desk-Side Clocks
Masafumi Ishikawa Designs the World Clock for Desks
Lottery-Inspired Alarm Clocks
Ho Hyun LIM Designs the Fortune Clock with Dynamics
Warped Visual Luxurious Timepieces
Berneron's Debut Timepiece is Dubbed the Mirage