With moden technology encompassing nearly all facets of life, it is no surprise that idiosyncratic timepiece innovations allow you to do more than just tell you the time of day.
Drawing inpiration from everyday inventions, watches nowadays can do a wide array of tasks, which include keeping an accurate meaure of your blood cholesterol, reminding you of important meetings and indicating when your sobriety has been compromised. Some watches employ touchscreen technology while others utilize materials like wood or engine parts. It is becoming more common that a modern watch has more features than its ancestors.
Regardless of your preference, many idiosyncratic timepiece innovations are made with sleek designs and unique craftsmanship that can do more for you than just keep you punctual. Only time will tell if any of these watches will have the ability to make me early for work.
75 Idiosyncratic Timepiece Innovations
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Industrialized Chronographs
Steampunk Watch is a Timeless Piece of Craftsmanship
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Pixelated Time Pieces
The 'Derezzed' Watch Tells Time with Light
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Cute Captioned Chronographs
Zach Weiss Orbo Watches Tell More Than the Time
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Intimate Timepieces
Daniel Kamp's Other-Half Watch Keeps Tabs on Long Distance Relationships
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Rubber Band Chronographs
The Damian Kozlik 'Dot' is an Awesome Pointillist Watch
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Magnifying Chronographs
The Zoomin Watch Enlarges Numbers as Time Passes By
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Dual-Color Chronographs
The Ziiiro Celeste is Inspired by Northern Lights
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Personal Computer Chronographs
The WristPC Watch is Like a Laptop for Your Arm
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Galaxy-Inspired Chronographs
Watch Lovers Will Gravitate Towards the Orbit Watch
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Futuristic Geometric Timepieces
The Hexagons LED Watch Makes Telling Time a Trying Task
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Ultra Minimalist Timepieces
Samuel Jerichow's Dot Watch Tells Time with Discreet Dots
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Headphones-Inspired Timepieces
The Beats by Dr. Dre Watch Adapts for the Wrist
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Vintage Minimalist Timepieces
Handmade Furniture Company BBDW Combines Old and New
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Manly Military Timepieces
The Rolex Projext X Stealth Watch Series is Inspired by the SBS
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Record-Breaking Timepieces
The Piaget Emperador Coussin Watch is the World's Thinnest
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Tsunami-Relief Timepieces
Anna Marinenko's Prototype of the Japan Clock Serves as a Tribute
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Engine-Inspired Timepieces
The 2LMX Watch is Funky and Futuristic
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Death Memorial Timepieces
'The Last Laugh' by Mr Jones Watches Kills Off Some Hands
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Reworked Watch Bearings
The Shirley Itzik 'Framed' Collection Features Repurposed Timepieces
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Candy-Colored Eco-Timepieces
Sprout's Green-Friendly Biodegradable Watch Comes in Fun Shades
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Casino Chronographs
The 21 Blackjack Watch is a Luxury Watch and Entertainment Center in One
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Kinetic Time Keepers
Studio Hannes Wettstein Watches are Powered by Wrist Movement
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Present Tense Timepieces
The Watch3 Concept Doesn't Get Ahead of Itself
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Otherworldly LED Timepieces
The Boldly Coloful Horodron-HD02 by Jonathan Frey
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Terrifically Twisted Timepieces
The Spiraling LED Watch Offers a Different Spin on Design
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Heavy-Duty Metallic Timepieces
The Oakley Elite Full Metal Jacket Brings Badass to Fashion
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Minimalist Feline Timepieces
The Wonderfully Simple Nooka Hello Kitty Watch is for Sanrio Fans
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Lumber Timepieces
These WeWood Watches are a Fun Way to Go Natural
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Video-Crunching Chronographs
The Last Clock Encapsulates and Displays Time Through Footage
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Cellular Touchscreen Timepieces
The sWaP Rebel Watch Combines Telecommunication
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Tennis Champ Timepieces
The Hublot Nastie Bang Honors the Romanian Legend
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Blinged-Out Timepieces
Corum Watches Reissue Vintage Collection for its 55th Anniversary
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Graph-Like Timepieces
Chart Out the Time with the Storm Cosmo LED Watch
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Tactile Origami Timepieces
The F.O. Clock Channels Furoshiki, the Japanese Art of Folding Cloth
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Curvy Chronographs
Adrian Castro's Moon Bracelet Watch Sits Comfortably on the Wrist
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Sobriety-Measuring Timepieces
Breathalyzer Watch Tells You How Hammered You Are
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Asterisk Watches
'Ora' Watch by Alexandros Stasinopoulos Looks Like a Tape Measure
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Smoky Grayscale Timepieces
G-Shock ‘Men In Smoke Grey' Impresses with a Dark Suave Loo
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Customizable Digital Chronographs (UPDATE)
The HD3 Slyde Fuses High-End Looks with New Technology
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Radioactive Timepieces
The Radiation Level Watch is Inspired by the Fukushima Dai-Ichi Disaster
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Playful Pliable Timepieces
The JCDC Gummy Me!!! Watch is Shaped Like a Rabbit
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Stained Glass Chronographs
The Broke USB Watch is a Colorful Way to Pass Time
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Iconic Canine Chronographs
The Snoopy Military Watch is Perfect for Fashionable Peanuts Fans
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Kinetic-Powered Timepieces
The Ventura SPARC MGS Watch is a Man-Ran Chronograph
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Octagonal Time Tellers
The Kisai Night Vision Watch from Tokyoflash is Surprisingly Easy to Read
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Terrifying Skull Timepieces
The Daniel Strom & ArtyA 1/1 is a Ghoulishly Gothic Watch
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Cryptic Metallic Timepieces
The Mirror Universe LED Digital Watch Conceals the Time
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Rugged Midas Touch Timepieces
The Casio G-Shock Metallic Gold Pack Will Catch Your Eye
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Tachometer Timepieces
The Contagiri 8C Competizione is a Tribute to Alfa Romeo
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Pretty Pink Timepieces
The Casio G-Shock DW-6900 Watch is Infused With Style & Color
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Crescent Moon Timepieces
The KUU Watch Tells Time With a Rotating Disk
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Sporty Crimson Timepieces
The VEA Sportive Mobile Watch for High-Class Runners
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Minimalist Glowing Timepieces
Zach Smith's Evanescent Clock is Futuristically Slender
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Season-Telling Chronographs
The Present Clock Takes a Year for a Single Clockwise Rotation
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Lunar Phase Chronographs
The Moon Shine Clock Wanes and Waxes with the Hour
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Speed Demon Timepieces
The BRM TB 10000 Tours Watch Resembles a Vintage Car's Dashboard
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Quirky Cartoon Chronographs
The Spongebob Zub Zot From Nooka is a Playful Timepiece
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Tetris Timepieces
The Kisai Joypad Watch Brings Out the Gamer in You
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Multi-Media Chronographs
The Watch DV can Take Pictures, Videos and Play Music
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Sleek Customizable Chronographs
The 01TheOne Watch Tells Analog and Binary Time
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Sun-Powered Timepieces
The Solar LED is an Eco and User-Friendly Watch
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Ghoulish Vinyl Timepieces
The Moral Mustache Zombie Clock is Wicked Cool
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Morse Code Timepieces
The Vibrating Plated Watch Uses an Old Communication System to Tell Time
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Blood-Telling Timepieces
The Tokyoflash 'How Drunk Are You' Watch Prevents Drunk Driving
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Temperature-Controlled Timepieces
The Thermochromic Clock Tells Time Using Heat
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Pop Art Watches
Swatch by Gary Card is a Collection of Artistic Timepieces
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Iconic President Timepieces
The Omega JFK Watch Commemorates John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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Crystal-Inked Chronographs
The Phosphor Reveal Watch Tells Time Using Swarovski Crystals
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TV-Controlling Timepieces
The Television Remote Control Watch is a Two-in-One Device
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Double-Display Timepieces
The De Grisogono Meccanico dG Shows Analogue and Digital Display
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Egg-Inspired Timepieces
Karim Rashid Creates Watches That are Youthful and Futuristic
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Blooming Timepieces
The Luna Watch Concept Tells Time Using LED Flower Petals
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Childlike Wooden Chronographs
David Weatherhead's Primary Clocks are Cute and Simple
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Misleading Chronographs
The Time Lines Watch Has its Hands Full
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Roulette Timepieces
The Bell & Ross BR 01 Casino is a Gambler's Dream Wristwatch
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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
Multitool Heritage Timepieces
The Victorinox INOX Chrono Has Antimagnetic Protection for Accuracy
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
Virus-Detecting Smartwatches
Designer Dot's VICLONE Smart Watch Detects Known Viral Infectants
Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches
The Conceptual 'Ksana' Hybrid Smartwatch has an E Ink Display
Classic Car-Inspired Timepieces
Seiko Presents the New Limited Prospex Speedometer 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
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
Luxurious Limited-Edition Chronographs
Angelus Expands the Exquisite La Fabrique Collection
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
Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
The Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches Come in Four Finishes
Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces
The Benly Design S3000 Cyber Watch Activates on Rotation
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
Alluring Luxury Timepieces
Timex Unveils the Exquisite Jacquie Aiche Intuition Collection
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
Sophisticated Mechanical Watches
Orient Star Elevates the Mechanial Moon Phase Classic Capsule
Racing-Focused Timepieces
IWC Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 Now Comes in Two New Models
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
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
AI-Powered Smartwatch Designs
Crossbeats Unveils the New 'Crossbeats Nexus' Smartwatch
Blue-Accented Sporty Watch Designs
Angelus Unveils the Chronodate Titanium Storm Blue Edition
Sporty Skeletonized Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Extreme Sport Collection Features Six Variations
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
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
Chic Solar-Powered Timepieces
The NIXON Time Teller Solar Watch Comes in Four Color Options
Healthy Habit-Promoting Wearables
The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Has a Rotating Bezel
Lunar Dust-Infused Timepieces
The LUNAR1,622 Has a NASA-Approved Construction
Deep Focus Desktop Displays
The Conceptual 'SINK' Tabletop Stopwatch is Smartphone-Powered
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
Carbon-Neutral Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 9 Shows off a Gesture Control Interface
Modernized Classic Timepieces
The Radio Anatom Automatic Watch is Back for its 40th Anniversary
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
Hollow Skeletal Mechanical Timepieces
The Agelocer Tourbillon Manual Mechanical Watches are Chic
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
Hybrid Health-Tracking Smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch Light Offers Health Guidance
Space-Inspired Titanium Watches
Theo Auffret and Olivier Gamiette Design the SpaceOne Tellurium
Graphic Art-Inspired Timepieces
Ressence Introduces the TYPE 1° Round M Wristwatch
Blood Pressure-Monitoring Smartwatches
The YHE BP Doctor FIT Takes Readings Around the Clock
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
Retro Digital Tracking Watches
Casio Presents the WS-B1000 Watch with a Simplistic Design
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
Tough Titanium-Accented Timepieces
The Longines Spirit Flyback Chronograph Comes in a New Option
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
Engineer-Honoring Pocket Watches
The Shinola Elijah McCoy Mechanic Pocket Watch is Retro-Chic
Accessible Swiss-Made Timepieces
The Timex Giorgio Galli S2 Automatic 38mm Has a Timeless Design
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
AI Wellness Companions
NOWATCH Insights Delivers Personalized Well-Being Insights in a Custom Way
Naval-Inspired Timepiece Designs
Arnold & Son Introduces the Longitude Titanium Timepiece
Wearable Art Watches
Masterpiece On Your Wrist Makes Art from the Louvre Wearable
Global Timezone Timepieces
Nik Bentel Studio and TTT Watches Creates the Time Traveler
Futuristic Space-Themed Timepieces
AMIDA Unveils the New Retro-Futuristic Digitrend Watch
Boutique Edition Timepieces
The ZENITH Pilot Collection Has Been Revamped with Two Options
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
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 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-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
Computer Symbol-Inspired Watch Designs
Anicorn Watches Releases the Spinning Beach Ball Watch
Chromatic Astronaut-Inspired Timepieces
The Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC947 is Heritage-Inspired
Full-Metal Analog Watches
Casio Debuts the Ultra-Slick and Sporty Gmc-B2100 to the G-Shock Lineup
Sustainable Luxury Wristwatches
ID Genève Designs the Circular 1 Grenat Dial Watch
Squared Collectible Timepiece Designs
Swatch Offers a New Structural Bioceramic What If? Watch
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Militant Titanium Timepieces
The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Utility is Limited-Edition
Unique Timekeeping Devices
TempoFlow is a Rolling Ball Clock Project Based in Hong Kong
Ultra-Limited Diver Timepieces
The Singer Divetrack Automatic Chronograph Diver Evolves a Classic
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
Multifunctional Sleek Pill Dispenser
Chanho Ju Designs the Clock Pill Dispenser Concept
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
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Sporty Silver Watch Designs
Angelus Has Unveiled the Chronodate Titanium Magnetic Silver Edition
Industrial Gesture Control Smartwatches
The SnapSync Band-1 has an Open-Source Build
Collaborative Fashion-Centric Patterned Watches
Marni Remixes the G-Shock GMD-S5610MA-7ER Watch
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
Luxe Health-Tracking Timepieces
The Withings ScanWatch Nova Has a Stainless Steel Construction
Icelandic Nature-Inspired Watches
Johan Link Creates the LinkOne Timepiece with Minimal Design
Celebratory Racer Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton Chronograph Has Black Titanium
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
Nanotechnology-Enhanced Watch Protectors
The Watch Protect Company Debuts Innovative Solutions
90s Rave-Inspired Timepieces
Diesel Releases the D-SRUPTOR Watch with an Edgy Flair
Vintage Watch-Adapted Desk Clocks
Casio Transforms the Vintage A158W Into a Desk Clock
Aviation-Honoring Timepieces
The Timex x Pan Am Flyback Chronograph Pays Homage to the Past
Minimal Scandinavian Timepieces
The Montoir Dive Watch has a Timeless Design Language
War Boat-Inspired Timepieces
William Wood Designs the Dunkirk Watch with Various Commands
Hybrid Smart Timepieces
Withings Debuted a 39mm Iteration of its ScanWatch Nova
Joint Swiss-Movement Mechanical Watches
Hodinkee and Braun Join Forces on Limited Timepieces
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
Elegant Timepiece Collections
The Hermès Cut Timepiece is Exquisite and Ultra-Chic
Retro-Inspired Sporty Timepieces
Orient Unveils a Neo Classic Sport Technical Watch
Liquid Droplet DIY Watches
Armin Bindzus Designs the Dynamic Electronic Droplet Watch
Interchangeable Component Timepieces
These Nivada Grenchen Timepieces Have Swappable Bezels
Magnetic Band Upgraded Smartwatches
The Upcoming Apple Watch X Will Have Thinner Cases
Wireless Clock Charger Concepts
Nihoy Lahiri Designs the Multifunctional Zenith Clock Concept
Motorsport-Inspired Timepieces
The Ollech & Wajs Rallychron Timepiece Pays Homage to Circuit Races
Chic Seafaring Timepieces
The Shinola Mackinac 40mm Yacht Timer is Ready for the Regatta
Stealthy Chronograph Timepieces
Porsche Design Presents the Chronograph 1 Utility Watch
AI-Assistive Smartwatch Updates
Fossil Group Adds New Assistive Updates to the Wear OS 3
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets
The Team at Tèfo Clockwork Creates a DIY Kit for Fans
Smartphone-Fuelled Stopwatch Concepts
The SINK Concept is a Smartphone-Powered Device
Distraction-Free Alarm Clock Concepts
Ahmed Rashad Designs the Sleek Wireless Clock Chargers
Connective Time Zone Apps
Clockwise Helps You Stay In Sync Across The Globe
Mineral Dial Timepiece Designs
Kross Studio Launches Eight New Limited Edition Timepieces
Moondust-Made Minimal Wristwatches
Sebastien Colen Designs the Premium LUNAR1,622 Watch