This cluster of classic watch designs is proof that time-honored timepieces are, well, timeless. They may have a few updated features, but for the most part the watches featured here all draw from classic designs. Whether they are retro-styled digital watches or OLED pocket watches, classic watch designs are popping up everywhere. From minimalist mosaic watches to limited-edition luxury watches, it's time to go back.
Implications - Due to the recent recession, fashion trends have taken a turn into the past. Budget-conscious consumers now head to thrift and vintage stores for inspiration and find it in classic pieces. Companies who wish to appeal to this youthful fashion-conscious demographic can incorporate elements of antiquity into their product lines.
50 Classic Watch Designs
From Minimalist Mosaic Watches to Limited-Edition Luxury Watches:
Ryan Hinkson — Aug 16, 2010 — Fashion
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Olympiad Timepieces
The Swatch 2010 Vancouver Olympics Watches Have Cartoon Mascots
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OLED Pocket Watches
The Cobalt
48
Big Bad Watches
Diesel's Superbadass Collection is Super Bad
47
Touchtastic Timepieces
The Kenneth Cole Touch Screen Watch is Geek-Chic
46
Retro Watch Revivals
Metal Timex 80 Emerges Unscathed From the Ages
45
Luxury Hunting Watches
The Rolex Pro Hunter Lets You Track Animals in Style
44
Carbon Gold Anniversary Watches
Bulgari Celebrates 125th Year With Ultra Luxe Timepiece
43
Limited-Edition Luxury Watches
The Movado Series 800 Derek Jeter Chronograph
42
Bright Minimalist Time-Tellers
Uniform Ware Watches Are Stunning and Simple
41
Exclusive Racing Watches
Tag Heuer's Porsche Club of America Watch is Only for the Elite
40
Ball 'n' Chain Timepieces
The Pinnifarina Bovet Ottana Tourbillon Watch is Two Watches in One
39
Luxury Valentines Watches
The 2010 Louis Vuitton Valentines Mens Catelog
38
Revamped High Roller Watches
The Rolex 2010 Explorer is Bigger and Better Than Before
37
Submersible Stopwatches
Pita Barcelona's Oceana Diver Keeps Time Under Pressure
36
Transparent Luxury Timpieces
The See-Through Ceramic Chanel J12 Retrograde Mysterieuse
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Whimsical Watches
Nava Design Watches by Denis Guidone Keep Time (And Your Attention)
34
Titillating Timepieces
The Yves Buhar Vue Watch Keeps You in the Present
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Luxury Charity Watches
The Khaki Team Earth Collection is a Collaboration for a Good Cause
32
Iceland Volcano Jewelry
The Romain Jerome DNA Watch is Hotter Than the Magma It Came From
31
Hyper-Detailed Watches
Bovet Sportster Saguaro Tourbillon Watch has Distinct Visual Look
30
Prehistoric Fossil Watches
The Jurassic Tourbillon Takes You Back to the Past
29
Classic Watch Collections
Celebrating 50 Years of MIDO Commander Edition
28
Watches for Female Pilots
Abington Flight Watch for Women
27
World Cup Watches
Keep Track of Time with the Hubolt FIFA World Cup Classic Timepiece
26
Luxury Supercar Watches
Ferrari Chronograph Collection in Signature Red and Yellow
25
Out-of-This-World Timepieces
The Arnold & Son 'True Moon Meteorite' Watch is Rare
24
Boyfriend Watches
Manly Woman's Timepieces by Burberry Look Like Your Man's
23
Car Dashboard Watches
Issey Miyake's 'Trapezoid' Watch Uses Vehicle Viewpoints
22
Intentionally Incorrect Timepieces
Real Fake Watches
21
Army-Approved Timepieces
The Limited-Edition Octopus Automatic by Android
20
Date-Specific Timepieces
The 366 Limited Edition Everyday Special Watches
19
Dubtastic Timepieces
The Limited-Edition Fortis Spaceleader Chronograph from Volkswagen
18
Motorcycle-Inspired Watches
The Ducati One and Desmo
17
Minimalist Mosaic Watches
Dior 'Christal Mysterieuse' Exudes Mystery and Wonder
16
Macho Watches
Hublot's 'Big Bang King Power' is the Baddest Timepiece On the Block
15
Cheeky Chronographs
The Past Present Future Watch Keeps You in the Here and Now
14
Black-Out Wrist Wear
Projects Watches Launches Totally Dark ‘Twilight' Design
13
Cubic Luxury Timepieces
The $5,500 Louis Vuitton Tambour Spin Time GMT is a Stunner
12
Stripped Watches
The Black Out Rolex Skeletonizes the Daytona Watch
11
Brand Revival
Marvin Watches are Back
10
$96,500 Women's Watches
Timepieces from Cartier's Captive Collection are Bold and Beautiful
9
Handless Watches
The Projects Iridium Watch Tells the Time With Colorful Cut-Outs
8
Zero Gravity Watches
Seiko Spring Drive Spacewalk
7
Hardwood Watches
Nixon "The Mellor" Watch Lets You Take Your Woodland Cabin With You
6
Braille Timepieces
'Tact' from Julien Bergignat Lets the Blind Feel the Time
5
Gearhead Timepieces
The Speedometer Watch is Drift King-Approved
4
$35,000 Watches
Albert Einstein's Time Piece at Auction
3
Recycled Space Gear Jewelry
The ‘Moon Dust-DNA' Watch Collection
2
Timepieces for the Indecisive
The 'Decider Watch' Helps You Pick Yes or No
1
Holiday Pocket-Watches
'Mr Christmas' Clocks With Mini-Trains and Sleighs
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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
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Accessible Space Age Timepieces
The Timex Marlin Jet Has a Midcentury Modern Design at a Low Cost
Classic Car-Inspired Timepieces
Seiko Presents the New Limited Prospex Speedometer Watch
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
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
Museum-Backed Diving Watches
MoMA Presents its Own Modello Uno Diving Watch by Unimatic
Sleek Dimensional Timepieces
Grand Seiko Launches Two New 44GS Grammar of Design Watches
Sophisticated Timepiece Designs
Casio America Updates Its G-SHOCK Black and White Collection
Minimalist Monochromatic Timepieces
UNIMATIC Debuts a New Watch Duo with Modello Cinque References
Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts
This Apple Watch X Concept by Lukas Gehrer is Industrial
Pearlescent Neutral-Toned Watches
Casio America Launches Two Eco-Conscious Watch Models for Women
Premium Heritage Timepiece Collections
Hilts Unveils its Impressive Chronograph Collection
Minimal Collaborative Dive Watches
Swarch and Blancpain Present the Scuba Fifty Fathoms
Retro Futuristic Glasses Collections
G-SHOCK Introduces its 'Forgotten Future' Watch Collection
Ultra-Slim Cubic Timepieces
The Patek Philippe Cubitus Collection is the Brand's First in 25 Years
Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
The Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches Come in Four Finishes
Marine-Inspired Revived Timepieces
Seiko Presents the Revived Marinemaster Collection
Luxury Smartwatch Models
The Latest TAG Heuer Connected Wearables Come in Two Options
Swiss-Made Timepiece Designs
Braun Clocks Presents its First Range of Wristwatches
Classic Special Timepiece Variations
Christopher Ward Unveils a Special C1 Bel Canto 9324
Commemorative Aquatic Timepieces
The OMEGA Summer Blue Watches Celebrate the Seamaster
60s-Style Timepiece Collections
The Seiko 5 Sports 1968 Reissues Come in Three Models
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings
Casio and Stasto Stand Stones Present Timepiece Rings
Midcentury-Inspired Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Carrera Glassbox Chronograph Revives a Classic
Artistic NYC Watch Collections
The Swatch x Keith Haring BREAK FREE Collection is 80s-Inspired
Retro Space Age Timepieces
The New Hamilton PSR 74 Watches Reimagine the Pulsar Cushion Model
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
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
Brand Heritage Watch Collections
GUESS Celebrates with the Launch of Four Iconic Watches
Vintage-Like Western-Style Watches
The Ralph Lauren The Western Black Dial Cushion Watch is Ornate
Brand Anniversary Timepiece Models
The Seiko Prospex 100th Anniversary Celebrates a Classic
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
Prismatic Classic Watch Collections
The G-SHOCK Rainbow Brick Wall Watches Include Two Models
Reimagined Case Timepiece Series
Orient Presents a Smaller Case Iteration of the Mako 40
Next-Gen Pocket Watches
The Arsham Droplet Reimagines the Classic Pocket Watch
Nostalgic Game-Inspired Timepieces
Casio Debuts a Collaboration with the Card Game UNO
Vintage-Inspired Timepiece Collections
The Bulova Jet Star Watch Collection Has Three Styles
Reworked Moon Mission-Inspired Watches
OMEGA Unveils its Watch Dubbed Dark Side of the Moon
Meteorite-Infused Timepieces
OMEGA Constellation Meteorite Collection Updates a Classic
Stylish Special Operations Timepieces
The Panerai 2023 Navy SEALs Collection Includes Five Styles
Brutalist-Inspired Sleek Timepieces
Toledano & Chan Designs the Stealthy B/1 Wristwatch
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 West Coast Timepieces
The Oris Divers Seventy-Five Was Created with Collective Horology
Street-Informed Collaborative Timepieces
BEAMS Joins NEEDLES and Timex on a Classic Digital
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
Sporty Chic Watch Collections
Briston Boasts Timepieces That are Entirely Conceived in Paris
Pocketwatch-Inspired Wristwatches
Seiko Presents the Limited Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series
Postmodern Diver Timepieces
The Nodus Sector Dive Watch Merges Classic and Contemporary Styles
Blacked-Out Venice-Inspired Timepieces
The Unimatic Series 8 Black Capsule is Simple and Chic
Haute Fashion Digital Watches
The Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela Collection Has Watch and Ring Styles
Graphic Art-Inspired Timepieces
Ressence Introduces the TYPE 1° Round M Wristwatch
Minimalist Militant Timepieces
The Timex Expedition North Field Chrono is Rugged Yet Refined
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
Retro Digital Tracking Watches
Casio Presents the WS-B1000 Watch with a Simplistic Design
Stealthy Blacked-Out Timepieces
The Unimatic All-Black Series Has Three Models
Mechanical Hybrid Smartwatch Concepts
Priyanshu Jaiswal Designs the Lunar Eclipse Hybrid Watch
Abstract Artwork-Inspired Timepieces
The Ode to Delaunay Watch Has a Shifting, Geometric Dial
Sporty Luxe Returning Timepieces
Tag Heuer Reintroduces the Signature Skipper
Wearable Art Watches
Masterpiece On Your Wrist Makes Art from the Louvre Wearable
Minimalist Artist-Honoring Timepieces
The Basquiat x Skagen Collection Has Timepieces and Jewelry
Global Timezone Timepieces
Nik Bentel Studio and TTT Watches Creates the Time Traveler
Boutique Edition Timepieces
The ZENITH Pilot Collection Has Been Revamped with Two Options
Vintage Dress Watch-Inspired Timepieces
Hodinkee Presents the Merci Instrument Beaumarchais H02
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
Color Study-Inspired Timepieces
Projects and Albers Join Forces on a Watch Collection
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
Space Exploration-Inspired Watches
Omega and Swatch Present the Black Snoopy Moonswatch
Elegant All-Black Watch Cases
Golden Concept and BLVCK Paris Have Launched a New Collaboration
History-Honoring Collaborative Watches
Hodinkee and Tag Heuer Join Forces on the Carrera Seafarer
Ultra-Durable Timepiece Collections
The Unimatic Toolwatch Series Includes Four Models in All
Timeless Clothing Collections
The Burberry Classics Collection Has Recently Been Updated
Luxe Swiss Timepiece Ranges
The Golden Concepts Automatic Swiss-Made Watch Will Arrive in 2024
Sustainable Luxury Wristwatches
ID Genève Designs the Circular 1 Grenat Dial Watch
Glowing Minimalist Timepieces
The MING 37.02 Minimalist Features the Brand's Polar WHITE Material
Squared Collectible Timepiece Designs
Swatch Offers a New Structural Bioceramic What If? Watch
Landscape-Inspired Timepeices
Breitling SuperOcean Heritage ’57 Highlands Comes in Four Colors
Co-Branded Maximalist Timepieces
The Marni x G-SHOCK GMD-S5610MA-7ER is Eye-Catching
Militant Titanium Timepieces
The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Utility is Limited-Edition
Smaller Scale Luxurious Watches
Audemars Piguet Revives the Royal Oak Mini Timepiece
Paris Olympics Timepieces
Swatch Introduced its OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 Collection
Elegant Square Watch Designs
Álvaro Siza Designs the Lebond Siza Square Watch
Moon Mission-Inspired Timepieces
OMEGA and Swatch Join Forces on the MoonSwatch Timepiece
Revived 60s-Inspired Dive Watches
The Zenith DEFY Revival A3648 Celebrates the 1969 Model
Sporty Americana Watch Ranges
The Polo Ralph Lauren Polo Watch Collection Has Two Color Options
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Anniversary-Honoring Luxe Timepieces
Disney and UNIMATIC Present the 100th Anniversary Capsule
Made-To-Order Watch Rebrands
Piaget Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Andy Warhol Watch Tribute
Graphic-Detailed Luxe Timepieces
Olaolu Slawn Designs a Vibrant Collaborative Rolex Watch
Gold-Plated Leather Watches
Heaven Mayhem Introduces the Icon Watch with Four Unique Strap Designs
Personalized Celebrity Watch Designs
Artisans de Genève Releases the One-of-a-Kind Neon Project
Icelandic Nature-Inspired Watches
Johan Link Creates the LinkOne Timepiece with Minimal Design
Sleek Affordable Digital Timepieces
Tissot Presents the PRX Digital Watches to its PRX Line
Artist-Inspired Intricate Timepieces
Jaeger-LeCoultre Adds to the Reverso Tribute Collection
Chronograph Ceramic Watches
PORTER and Zenith Remixes Two Zenith Pilot Watches in Khaki Ceramic
Planet-Resembling Watch Faces
Samsung Presents its Galaxy Time Series of Timepieces
Squarish Bioceramic Timepieces
The Swatch Bioceramic What If? Collection Has Four Styles
Retro Ivy League-Inspired Timepieces
The King Seiko KSK 6R Comes in Three New Dial Colors
Blue Moon-Inspired Timepieces
The OMEGA Neptune MoonSwatch Gets a Bold Tonal Design
Ceramic Sapphire Crystal Watches
Rado Presents True Square Thinline Les Couleurs Le Corbusier
Peaceful Ceramic Timepieces
Tranquil Living and Japanese Art Inspired Talidara's Heiwa Watch
Luxury Stainless Steel Watches
Hamlton Updates Its Classic Jazzmaster Skeleton Model
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
Cartoon-Inspired Minimal Watches
Swatch's Mission to Moonphase Celebrates the Beloved Snoopy
Sand Gold Luxurious Wristwatches
Audemars Piguet Spotlights the Premium [RE]MASTER02
Minimalist Bauhaus-Inspired Timepieces
Botta Watches Come in Seven Models to Choose From
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
Retro-Inspired Sporty Timepieces
Orient Unveils a Neo Classic Sport Technical Watch
Interchangeable Component Timepieces
These Nivada Grenchen Timepieces Have Swappable Bezels
Magnetic Band Upgraded Smartwatches
The Upcoming Apple Watch X Will Have Thinner Cases
Motorsport-Inspired Timepieces
The Ollech & Wajs Rallychron Timepiece Pays Homage to Circuit Races
Stealthy Chronograph Timepieces
Porsche Design Presents the Chronograph 1 Utility Watch
Celebrity-Fronted Timepiece Campaigns
Longines Unveils Its Latest Mini DolceVita Timepiece
Minimal Global Desk-Side Clocks
Masafumi Ishikawa Designs the World Clock for Desks
Collaborative Racing-Themed Timepieces
TAG Heuer Excites Fans with a Formula 1 Kith Collection
Artist-Collaborative Colorful Watches
HUBLOT and Takashi Murakami Present the Limited MP-15
90s Rave-Inspired Timepieces
Diesel Releases the D-SRUPTOR Watch with an Edgy Flair
Mineral Dial Timepiece Designs
Kross Studio Launches Eight New Limited Edition Timepieces
Moondust-Made Minimal Wristwatches
Sebastien Colen Designs the Premium LUNAR1,622 Watch
Retro Rally-Ready Timepieces
This Union Glashütte Timepiece Has a Retro, Sporty Design