Horologists study clocks, chronometers and watches and this compilation of timepieces for avid horologists will get anyone’s mind ticking with the possibilities of wrist-worn clocks.
So, enjoy a look through these timepieces for avid horologists that have been gathered from the many excellent finds in the watch-loving archives of Trend Hunter.
Implications - The mass adoption of mobile phones and their built-in digital phones has revolutionized the wristwatch niche. Watch makers are responding by adopting elements of sci-fi culture into tech-savvy timepieces that blend themes from the past and future. These wearable, functional art pieces appeal to consumers who crave personalization and prefer fashion that expresses their interests and hobbies.
28 Unusual Watches
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Cartoon Watches
The Ben 10 Watch Gets Real
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Telson Camera Phone Watch
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Designer Skeleton Watches
Marc Jacobs Skull Watch
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Spaceship Timepieces
The Cabestan Nostromo Watch Combines Futuristic Design with Tradition
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$550,000 Luxury Watches
The Hysek Colosso
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Steampunk Watches
Sub-Genre of Fanboys Strong
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Hautlence HLs Watches
21
Deejay Watch
Flud TableTurns
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Supercar Timepieces
The Bugatti Super Sport by Parmigiani Strongly Resembles the Auto
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Rotary Phone Watches
The Zihotch Retro Phone Watch
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Ball 'n' Chain Timepieces
The Pinnifarina Bovet Ottana Tourbillon Watch is Two Watches in One
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EleeNo WebTime Elite
Difficult to Read, But Hot
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Binocular-Shaped Watches
The MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt Watch is Based on the Thunderbolt A10
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Treadmill Timepieces
The ‘Devon Works Tread' Runs Circles Around Other Watches
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Confusing Timepieces
The HD3 Complication Black Pearl Watch is Perfect for Pirates
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Solar-Powered Timepieces
Cabestan Sol Invictus is the First Solar-Powered Wrist Watch
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Prehistoric Fossil Watches
The Jurassic Tourbillon Takes You Back to the Past
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Galactic Fashion Watches
The Horological Machine No3
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Air-Powered Watches
The Urwerk UR 202 Turbine Timepiece
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Multi-Face Timepieces
The STORM Navigator Watch Tells the Time and the Temperature
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Solar Chronometers
Citizen Designs 3 Watches Stocked With Solar Cell Features
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Casette Tape Watches
The Horological Machine No. 2.2 is a Retro Black Beauty
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Video-Playing Timepieces
OLED Video Watch Gives You Entertainment on the Go
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Luxury Frog Watches
MB & F's Sculptural Three-Dimensional Kinetic Timepiece
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Luxurious Fishy Timepieces
The Aquarium Watch Features a Koi Fish with a Murky Background
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Super Multimedia Watches
MP4 Watch with Bluetooth
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Telling Time With Images
This Tokyo Flash Watch Isn't Suitable For Math Haters
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$60,000 Retro Camera Watch
One-of-a-Kind Kilfitt UKA 659 Prototype
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Industrial Design Smartwatches
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
Multitool Heritage Timepieces
The Victorinox INOX Chrono Has Antimagnetic Protection for Accuracy
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Elegant High-Performance Watches
The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Marries Style With Function
Chic Semi-Skeletonized Timepieces
The Orient Star M34 F7 Comes in Two Styles
Luxurious Limited-Edition Chronographs
Angelus Expands the Exquisite La Fabrique Collection
Classic Car-Inspired Timepieces
Seiko Presents the New Limited Prospex Speedometer Watch
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Satellite-Enabled Gold Watches
Huawei Releases the 'Ultimate Gold Edition' Timepiece
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
Vintage Aerospace-Inspired Timepieces
The OMEGA Speedmaster Pilot Flight Qualified is Chic
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
Solar-Powered Military-Grade Timepieces
The Momentum UDT Eclipse Synch Solar is Black Ion-Plated
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
Marine-Inspired Revived Timepieces
Seiko Presents the Revived Marinemaster Collection
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
Classic Special Timepiece Variations
Christopher Ward Unveils a Special C1 Bel Canto 9324
Ultra-Slim Cubic Timepieces
The Patek Philippe Cubitus Collection is the Brand's First in 25 Years
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
Midcentury-Inspired Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Carrera Glassbox Chronograph Revives a Classic
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
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
Three-Dimensional Movement Timepieces
The MB&F HM8 MARK 2 Has a Bidirectional Design
Sporty Skeletonized Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Extreme Sport Collection Features Six Variations
Watch Movement DIY Kit
The Seiko NH36 Kit by Rotate Watches has Intricate Detailing
Vintage-Like Western-Style Watches
The Ralph Lauren The Western Black Dial Cushion Watch is Ornate
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
Stainless Steel Avant-Garde Timepieces
The RE-AV0A02S by Orient Star Gets Two New Colorways
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
360-Degree Rotation Timepieces
The MB&F HM11 Architect is Inspired by Mid-Century Home Design
Next-Gen Pocket Watches
The Arsham Droplet Reimagines the Classic Pocket Watch
Heat-Resistant Watch Designs
Casio’s Watch Design is Sauna-Ready
Vintage-Inspired Timepiece Collections
The Bulova Jet Star Watch Collection Has Three Styles
Bodacious Blacked-Out Timepieces
The Vero Hooligan Nightfall Watch is Handcrafted for Precision
Mesmerizing Fashion House Timepieces
The New Louis Vuitton Escale is Handcrafted by Four Artisans
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
Streetwear-Inspired Watch Collabs
Audemars Piguet X KAWS Merge Art and Horology with New Timepiece
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
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
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
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
Moon-Inspired Watch Designs
Arnold & Son Has Introduced Two New Limited-Edition Models
Space-Age Watch Designs
The Europa Clipper Exploration Watch is A Tribute to Space Exploration
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
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
Mechanical Hybrid Smartwatch Concepts
Priyanshu Jaiswal Designs the Lunar Eclipse Hybrid Watch
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
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
Durable Sports Watches
The Armitron Apex Sports Watch is Functional and Stylish
Vintage Dress Watch-Inspired Timepieces
Hodinkee Presents the Merci Instrument Beaumarchais H02
Earth-Inspired Wristwatches
Swatch and OMEGA Present the Moonswatch Mission to Earth
Modernized Vintage Wristwatches
Elif Bulut Designs the Vintage Alarm Clock & Wristwatch
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
Gaming Console Timepieces
This Microsoft Xbox x Meister Watches Timepiece is Monochromatic
Archaeologist Adventurer Timepieces
The Hamilton Boulton Watch is Worn in the New Indiana Jones
Chic Automotive Timepieces
The Porsche Design x Hodinkee Chronograph 1 is Limited to 350 Examples
History-Honoring Collaborative Watches
Hodinkee and Tag Heuer Join Forces on the Carrera Seafarer
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
Ultra-Light Tennis-Inspired Watches
Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic Watch Embodies Tennis Legacy
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
Chromatic Astronaut-Inspired Timepieces
The Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC947 is Heritage-Inspired
Sustainable Luxury Wristwatches
ID Genève Designs the Circular 1 Grenat Dial Watch
Aquatic Film Franchise Timepieces
These IWC x Aquaman Watches Come in Two Styles
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
Ultra-Limited Diver Timepieces
The Singer Divetrack Automatic Chronograph Diver Evolves a Classic
Smaller Scale Luxurious Watches
Audemars Piguet Revives the Royal Oak Mini Timepiece
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
Forged Carbon Collaboration Timepieces
These Unimatic x Hodinkee Modello Timepieces are Rugged
Revived 60s-Inspired Dive Watches
The Zenith DEFY Revival A3648 Celebrates the 1969 Model
Aviation-Honoring Timepieces
The Timex x Pan Am Flyback Chronograph Pays Homage to the Past
70s-Era Racing Watch Ranges
The Vaer R1 USA Racing Chronograph Pays Homage to Yesteryear
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Ultra-Chic Timepiece Designs
Arnold & Son Has Launched the Time Pyramid 42.5 Watches
Multiple Dice-Inspired Digital Watches
Timestop Introduces a Look at Its D-20 Digital 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
Italian Cityscape-Inspired Timepieces
The Panthevm Roma Meridian Quartz Comes in Five Dial Colors
Mars Colonization Timepieces
The Fortis Novonaut AMADEE-24 is Suited for Space Travel
Celebratory Racer Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton Chronograph Has Black Titanium
Mesopotamian-Inspired Timepieces
The URWERK UR-100V Sumer Has a Self-Winding UR 12.02 Movement
Chronograph Ceramic Watches
PORTER and Zenith Remixes Two Zenith Pilot Watches in Khaki Ceramic
Three-Way Collaborative Watches
Highsnobiety and UNIMATIC Create a RUF Capsule Collection
Planet-Resembling Watch Faces
Samsung Presents its Galaxy Time Series of Timepieces
Lux Vietnamese Lacquerwork Watches
The AWAKE Son Mai Collection Includes Four Colors
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
Peaceful Ceramic Timepieces
Tranquil Living and Japanese Art Inspired Talidara's Heiwa Watch
Minimal Scandinavian Timepieces
The Montoir Dive Watch has a Timeless Design Language
Tubular Illuminating Clocks
Urwerk Designs the Space-Time Clock Resembling a Lightsaber
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
Arachnid-Inspired Dynamic Timepieces
ATOWAK Designs THE TARANTULA Watch with a Wandering Hour
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
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
Iconic Premium Timepiece Books
Assouline Unveils the Rolex: The Impossible Collection
Motorsport-Inspired Timepieces
The Ollech & Wajs Rallychron Timepiece Pays Homage to Circuit Races
Stealthy Chronograph Timepieces
Porsche Design Presents the Chronograph 1 Utility Watch
Collaborative Racing-Themed Timepieces
TAG Heuer Excites Fans with a Formula 1 Kith Collection
DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets
The Team at Tèfo Clockwork Creates a DIY Kit for Fans
Limited Reinterpreted Luxe Watches
Zenith & Hodinkee Present Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar
Warped Visual Luxurious Timepieces
Berneron's Debut Timepiece is Dubbed the Mirage