Luxe timepieces are to men what bags and shoes are to women, so it should come as no surprise that the market is filling up with artisan-crafted, contemporary watches.
If you are currently looking for a new watch to indulge in, take your pick from these amazing quality options that are both functional and dangerously stylish. You will find everything from sustainable and elegant bamboo watches with a cause to timepieces modeled after beverage bottles to breathtakingly beautiful and whimsical Scandinavian timepiece designs. The best thing about these contemporary watches is the fact that they keep up with the classics when it comes to quality and craftsmanship, but they take it a step further by giving it a modern and dapper look.
51 Contemporary Watches for the Modern Man
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Simplified Smartwatches
The Cyclus Watch by Holy Tracks Fitness and Interprets Smartphones
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Automobile-Inspired Watches
This Luxurious Ralph Lauren Watch was Inspired by a Black Bugatti
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Luminous Clubbing Wristwatches
The 'Night Owl' Watches Light Up After Midnight
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Revolutionary Smartphone Watches
The Arrow Smartwatch is a Timepiece with an HD Camera
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Strikingly Sleek Smartwatches
The Moto 360 Drowns Out the Competition When It Comes to Design
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Contemporary Custom-Fit Timepieces
Yes Man Watches Feature an Innovative Buckle for a Seamless Fit
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Minimalist Monochrome Watches
These Greyhours Watches Make for a Sleek Father's Day Gift
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Astronaut-Approved Watches
The Luminox SXC GMT Space Series is Made for Hardcore Situations
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Iconic Photography Watches
Leica and Valbray Team Up to Create This Stunningly Luxurious Watch
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Rugged Swiss Watches
The Inox Watch Makes Light of the Most Severe and Unforgiving Conditions
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Flexible Wooden Watches
This Natural Wooden Watch Collection Applies Thin Wood to Leather Straps
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Totally Transparent Luxury Watches
The Cartier Santos Skeleton Watch is Elegant and Classy
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Swanky Scandinavian Steel Watches
The Bifrost Isbla Watch is Inspired by Nordic Mythology
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Disguised Hi-Tech Watches
Withings Activite is a Good-Looking Design with Fitness Tracking Options
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Cosmic-Inspired Watches
The Ziiiro Saturn Watch Makes for a Perfect Father's Day Present
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Affordable Opulent Timepieces
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High Tech Retro Watches
Velox Brings Back the 70s with Its XC1 Watch
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Avant-Garde Abstracted Watches
DEZ Watch Has an Unusual and Futuristic Way of Displaying the Hour
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Affordable Silicone Watches
These Rubber Band Watches Only Cost $13 a Piece
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Nautical Diving Watches
This Russian Diver Watch by Invicta Resembles an Antique Diving Suit
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Indestructible Sturdy Watches
The Ruckus Watch Was Made for the Ruckus-Causing Individual
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Sleek Wooden Wristwatches
The JORD Watches Strike a Perfect Balance Between Sleek, Earthy & Hip
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Intricate Map-Infused Watches
The Piaget Altiplano Scrimshaw Watch Puts the World On Your Wrist
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Perfeclty Timed Swiss Watches
The TAG Heuer Monaco V4 Tourbillon Has a Novel Timekeeping System
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Handy Hydration Watches
The th2O Medical Bracelet is a Constant Reminder of Water Consumption
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Single-Hand Timepieces
Slow Watches Display Time-of-Day in a Minimalistic, Military Fashion
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Feather-Light Wristwatches
The BRM V6-44-MK Watch is the World's Lightest Automatic Wristwatch
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Miami Beach-Inspired Timepieces
The Hublot 'Lady 305' Watch is Bringing the Miami Heat
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Activity-Revealing Watches
The 'Average Days' Watch Shows the Standard, Worldly Person's Activity
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Sports Car Chronographs
Prototipo Chronograph by Officine Autodromo Embraces Spirit of Racing
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Vintage Aviation Watches
This Bell & Ross WWI Guynemr Watch Makes for a Special Father's Day Gift
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Contemporary Chronometer Watches
The Wristlet Watch is a Pocket Watch for Your Wrist
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Proactively Notifying Smartwatches
The Martian Notifier Smartwatch Looks Like a Regular Watch
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Vibrantly Practical Chronographs
VOID Watches Introduces its First Mechanical Watch Design
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Classy Minimalist Armless Watches
The Nixon Newton Watch Brings a Bare Yet Classic Aesthetic
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Exquisite Cat Eye Watches
The New Girard-Perregaux Cat's Eye Watch Celebrates its Anniversary
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Patriotic Combat Timepieces
These RJ-Romain Jerome Watches Honor the 20th Century Military
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Wild Animal-Inspired Watches
The Tiger Kensington Watch Gets it's Beauty from the Fierce Beast
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Revolutionary Kaleidoscopic Watches
The Swatch Sistem51 is Visually Stunning & Beautifully Crafted
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Durable Titanium Diving Watches
The Dive Master 500 Titanium Watch is Both Functional and Stylish
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Notched Minimalist Watches
Bottle Watch by Industrial Facility is Modeled After Glassware Bottoms
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Wooden Bamboo Watches
This Bamboo Watch Design Puts an Emphasis on Sustainability & Style
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French Riviera-Inspired Watches
Corniche Watches's Scandinavian Timepiece Designs are Flawless
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Moon-Mimicking Watches
The Luna Moon Watch Tells Time Through the Wax and Wane Motions of the Moon
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Sporty Brazilian Watches
Bulgari's World Cup Watch Celebrates Brazil as the 2014 Host Country
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Luxe Snake-Inspired Watches
The Perrelet Turbine Snake Watch is Limited to 99 Units
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Analogue Activity Watches
The Activité watch is Deceptively High-Tech
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Androgynous Wood Watches
Original Grain Designs an Earthy Line of Boyfriend Timepieces
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Elegant Minimalist Smartwatches
The Cogito Smartwatch Display Pops Up When You Get a Notification
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Moonwalk-Honoring Watches
This Speedmaster by Omega Honors Buzz Aldrin's Moonwalk
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Lingerie Brand Timepieces
A Victoria's Secret Rolex Explorer I Will Be Auctioned Off for Charity
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Compass-Inspired Watches
The Crossover Watch by Projects is Stylishly Minimal
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Galactic Wooden Watches
The 'Kisai Space Digits Watch' from Tokyoflash Japan Will Boggle Your Mind
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Comprehensive App-Enabled Smartwatches
The ZTE Bluewatch Gets its First Showcase at CES 2014
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Space Race-Inspired Watches
The New Nooka Watch Celebrates Space Exploration and Human Potential
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Airplane-Embedded Watches
The Bremont Wright Flyer Contains Muslin From the Wright Flyer Aircraft
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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
Accessible Space Age Timepieces
The Timex Marlin Jet Has a Midcentury Modern Design at a Low Cost
Elegant High-Performance Watches
The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Marries Style With Function
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
Satellite-Enabled Gold Watches
Huawei Releases the 'Ultimate Gold Edition' Timepiece
Sustainable Durable Timepieces
G-SHOCK Unveils Three Iconic Watches with Cordura® Eco Fabric
Cocktail-Inspired Watch Series
Seiko Presents the Exclusive Cocktail Time European & U.S. Range
Sophisticated Timepiece Designs
Casio America Updates Its G-SHOCK Black and White Collection
Adventurous Collaboration Watches
The Huckberry x Timex Titanium Field Watch is Lightweight
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
Minimal Collaborative Dive Watches
Swarch and Blancpain Present the Scuba Fifty Fathoms
Bold Holiday Watch Collections
The Swatch 2024 Holiday Collection Highlights Festive Looks
Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
The Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches Come in Four Finishes
Posh Pilot Timepieces
The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Collection Has Seven New Options
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
Watch Collection Extensions
Tissot's New PRX Collection Offers Fresh Tones and Unique Materials
Ultra-Slim Cubic Timepieces
The Patek Philippe Cubitus Collection is the Brand's First in 25 Years
Adventurer-Backed Sustainable Watches
Luminox and Bear Grylls Design an Ocean Plastic Watch
Collaboration Cola Timepieces
The Coca-Cola® x G-SHOCK Watches Come in Two Styles
Midcentury-Inspired Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Carrera Glassbox Chronograph Revives a Classic
Retro-Style Anniversary Watches
The Casio 50th Anniversary Sky and Sea Series Watches are Geeky
Racing-Focused Timepieces
IWC Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 Now Comes in Two New Models
70s-Style Motorsports Timepieces
These Seiko Prospex Speedtimers Come in Three Styles
Sleek Premium Tonal Timepieces
Raymond Weil Unveils the New Freelancer Diver 2775 Watch
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
Sophisticated Women's Watches
Richard Mille's Watches Arrive in Three Unique Designs
Sophisticated Military-Inspired Watches
Hamilton Introduces Two New Khaki Field Watches
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
Matte Black Ceramic Wristwatches
Bell & Ross Designs the BR 03 Cyber Ceramic Timepiece
Stealthy Wilderness-Inspired Watches
G-SHOCK Presents the New Flagship GWGB1000 MUDMASTER
Elevated Sporty Men's Watches
Fossil Introduces Its Latest Men's Watch Capsule—the Sport Tourer
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
Chic Solar-Powered Timepieces
The NIXON Time Teller Solar Watch Comes in Four Color Options
Vintage-Inspired Timepiece Collections
The Bulova Jet Star Watch Collection Has Three Styles
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
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
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
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
Retro West Coast Timepieces
The Oris Divers Seventy-Five Was Created with Collective Horology
Mesmerizing Fashion House Timepieces
The New Louis Vuitton Escale is Handcrafted by Four Artisans
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
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
Haute Fashion Digital Watches
The Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela Collection Has Watch and Ring Styles
Pocketwatch-Inspired Wristwatches
Seiko Presents the Limited Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series
Postmodern Diver Timepieces
The Nodus Sector Dive Watch Merges Classic and Contemporary Styles
Ultra-Minimalist Collaboration Timepieces
The Braun + Paul Smith BN0279 Watches are Chicly Stylish
Blacked-Out Venice-Inspired Timepieces
The Unimatic Series 8 Black Capsule is Simple and Chic
Moon-Inspired Watch Designs
Arnold & Son Has Introduced Two New Limited-Edition Models
Minimalist Militant Timepieces
The Timex Expedition North Field Chrono is Rugged Yet Refined
Time-Telling Cufflinks
The Creamy Patina 2023 Collection Takes After Iconic Vintage Watches
Ultra-Intricate Watch Designs
Piaget's Polo Skeleton Arty Boasts a Breath-Taking Design
Cast Iron-Inspired Timepieces
The Casio Pro Trek PRW-69 Series is Wilderness-Ready
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
Outback-Inspired Timepieces
The TAG Heuer x Time+Tide Aquaracer Solargraph Sundowner is Ultra-Chic
Summertime-Inspired Timepieces
The NOMOS Ahoi Neomatik 38 Date Comes in Sky and Sand Colors
Stealthy Blacked-Out Timepieces
The Unimatic All-Black Series Has Three Models
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
Wearable Art Watches
Masterpiece On Your Wrist Makes Art from the Louvre Wearable
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
Minimalist Concave Dial Timepieces
The Aera P-1 Pilot Watch Has a Brushed Stainless Steel Case
Boutique Edition Timepieces
The ZENITH Pilot Collection Has Been Revamped with Two Options
Durable Sports Watches
The Armitron Apex Sports Watch is Functional and Stylish
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
Ocean-Bound Plastic Timepieces
The Amitron Wave Collection Shows Off a Sustainable Aesthetic
Modernized Vintage Wristwatches
Elif Bulut Designs the Vintage Alarm Clock & Wristwatch
Minimalistic Metallic Timepieces
The Waldor & Co Novel 40 Cap D’ail Has a Black Brass Dial
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
Luxe Swiss Timepiece Ranges
The Golden Concepts Automatic Swiss-Made Watch Will Arrive in 2024
Designer Urbanite Diver Watches
The Dan Henry 1975 Skin Diver Watch is Stylish and Sturdy
Naval-Inspired Watch Designs
Locman Collaborates with Marina Militare on a New Collection
Aquatic Film Franchise Timepieces
These IWC x Aquaman Watches Come in Two Styles
Ultra-Light Tennis-Inspired Watches
Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic Watch Embodies Tennis Legacy
Squared Collectible Timepiece Designs
Swatch Offers a New Structural Bioceramic What If? Watch
Sophisticated Automatic Watch Models
These DANGO Automatic Watches Come in Two Models
Smaller Scale Luxurious Watches
Audemars Piguet Revives the Royal Oak Mini Timepiece
Stylish Leather Smartwatch Bands
WITHit's New Range of Smartwatch Bands are Chic and Durable
Sporty Americana Watch Ranges
The Polo Ralph Lauren Polo Watch Collection Has Two Color Options
Festive Bear-Adorned Timepieces
The Polo Ralph Lauren Polo Bear Watches Come in Two Styles
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
Travel-Ready Diver Timepieces
The Longines HydroConquest GMT Has an Automatic Movement
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
Chromatic Yachting Watches
The TAG Heuer x Rowing Blazers x Bamford Carrera Chronograph is Sleek
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
Glowing Minimalist Timepieces
The MING 37.02 Minimalist Features the Brand's Polar WHITE Material
Mars Colonization Timepieces
The Fortis Novonaut AMADEE-24 is Suited for Space Travel
Sleek Affordable Digital Timepieces
Tissot Presents the PRX Digital Watches to its PRX Line
Featherlight Feminine Sports Watches
The Amitron Pulse Comes in Three Color Options
Chronograph Ceramic Watches
PORTER and Zenith Remixes Two Zenith Pilot Watches in Khaki Ceramic
Automotive Race-Inspired Timepieces
The 2023 Bremont Jaguar C-Type Watch Pays Homage to Le Mans
Haute Modernized Timepieces
The Tissot PRX 35mm Powermatic 80 Has Been Updated in New Colors
Squarish Bioceramic Timepieces
The Swatch Bioceramic What If? Collection Has Four Styles
Lux Vietnamese Lacquerwork Watches
The AWAKE Son Mai Collection Includes Four Colors
Streetwear Action Sports Timepieces
The Nixon Ripper Comes in Seven Color Options
Ceramic Sapphire Crystal Watches
Rado Presents True Square Thinline Les Couleurs Le Corbusier
Tactical Titanium Timepieces
The Breitling Chronomat B01 42 Chronograph Has a Lightweight Profile
60s-Style Sail Racing Timepieces
The TAG Heuer 2023 Skipper is a Non-Limited Version of a Classic
Luxury Stainless Steel Watches
Hamlton Updates Its Classic Jazzmaster Skeleton Model
Minimal Scandinavian Timepieces
The Montoir Dive Watch has a Timeless Design Language
Elegant Timepiece Collections
The Hermès Cut Timepiece is Exquisite and Ultra-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
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
Retro-Inspired Sporty Timepieces
Orient Unveils a Neo Classic Sport Technical Watch
Interchangeable Component Timepieces
These Nivada Grenchen Timepieces Have Swappable Bezels
Motorsport-Inspired Timepieces
The Ollech & Wajs Rallychron Timepiece Pays Homage to Circuit Races
Stealthy Chronograph Timepieces
Porsche Design Presents the Chronograph 1 Utility Watch
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
Moondust-Made Minimal Wristwatches
Sebastien Colen Designs the Premium LUNAR1,622 Watch