We're all used to seeing watches in standard metal tones, black and white, but the vibrant watches in this slideshow shun those hues in favor of far brighter ones.
You won't find many plain watch faces in this slideshow. Instead, you'll see acid-bright shades, soothing LED lights, psychedelic patterns, and bright retro revivals.
Implications - The widespread adoption of mobile phones and their built-in digital clocks have forced watch designers to rethink their strategy to capture consumer interest. In response, these creatives have released retro-inspired digital watches in every shade of the rainbow to inspire 80s and 90s nostalgia in their target market and reflect this genre's resurgence in pop culture.
30 Vibrant Watches
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Diabetic Watches
The G-Tone by Sunghoon Mun Montiros Sugar Levels
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Pixel Watch For Ladies
EL Modern Timepiece
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Watches of 2154
Futuristic Designs by Timex & One and Co.
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Ironic Wristwatches
Are Message Watches the Statement Tee of 2009?
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Unique Watch Design
The Handcuff Watch
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Futuristic Space Watches
Fashionable Digitwatch Doubles as Men's Jewelry
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$25 Million Watch
200 Carat Chopard Watch
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Color Crazy Watches
The Nixon Newton is a Rainbow for Your Wrist
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'80s-Inspired Watches
Nixon Prototypes Channel Glory Days of Pong, Tetris and TV
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Braille Watches
The X-Watch
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Kid Couture Timepieces
Neon Plasteramic Watches Worn By Michelle Obama
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Disposable Glow Watches
The TX54 Thumb Watch
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Psychedelic Watches
Test Card Watch by D&G Looks Like TV Color Bars
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Modern Art Watches
Swatch Teams with Billy the Artist for Limited Edition Collection
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LED Dot Timepieces
Matrix Cuff Watch Tells you the Time & Date Without a Dial
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Wearing Multiple Watches
TooLate Caters to Hot Italian Accessory Craze
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80s Watch Revivals
Casio Special Edition Databank Timepiece For the Retro-Hearted
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Hard-To-Read Watches
The Galaxy by Tokyoflash
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Picturesque Print Watches
Nooka Releases New Line of Funky Timepieces
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Geometric Watches
Nixon Tribella
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Postage Stamp-Inspired Watches
The ‘P.S. I Love You' Collection
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Clairvoyant Clocks
‘Loves Me' Watch Solves Your Deepest Crush Dilemmas
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Sleek Sports Watches
Lindsay Lohan and David Beckham Rock the £9.99 Breo Roam
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Uplifting Watches
'Ever-Increasing' by Sea Hope Uses Graphs to Brighten Your Day
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Presidential Candidate Branding
Obama's Time For A Change Watches
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Wrist-Worn Reptiles
The Boucheron Chameleon Watch Blends in With Different Fashions
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Credit Watch
World's First Wristwatch with Built-in Credit Card
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iControl for iPod
Timex Ironman Triathlon Watch Controls iPod
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Talking Watches
Learn To Tell Time In Japanese
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Porky Accessories
The Bacon Watch Ensures You Always Know When It's Breakfast Time
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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
Gilded See-Through Watches
The Casio G-SHOCK Transparent Gold Watch Collection is Shimmery
Rugged Rose Gold Timepieces
The G-SHOCK GMA-S2100MD Shows Off Three Band Colors
Rugged Monochromatic Timepieces
The G-SHOCK GA-2100 Tone-On-Tone Series Has Three Colors
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Recycled Resin Timepieces
The G-SHOCK G5600BG-1 Has Tough Solar Technology and More
Ghostly Purple Watches
Timex and Ghostly International Partnered Together to Launch a New Watch
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
All-Metal Elevated Timepieces
Casio Presents a New G-Shock Shock-Resistant Watch Capsule
Sustainable Durable Timepieces
G-SHOCK Unveils Three Iconic Watches with Cordura® Eco Fabric
Museum-Backed Diving Watches
MoMA Presents its Own Modello Uno Diving Watch by Unimatic
Sophisticated Timepiece Designs
Casio America Updates Its G-SHOCK Black and White Collection
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
Pearlescent Neutral-Toned Watches
Casio America Launches Two Eco-Conscious Watch Models for Women
Muted Tonal Wristwatches
Orient Presents Four Neutral Colorways of the Bambino Watch
Glowing Nighttime-Inspired Timepieces
The Seiko Prospex Black Series Has Three New Models
Minimal Collaborative Dive Watches
Swarch and Blancpain Present the Scuba Fifty Fathoms
Outdoor-Ready Colorful Watch Series
Orient Unveils a New M Force and Star Basic Date Watch
Retro Futuristic Glasses Collections
G-SHOCK Introduces its 'Forgotten Future' Watch Collection
Solar-Powered Military-Grade Timepieces
The Momentum UDT Eclipse Synch Solar is Black Ion-Plated
Superhero-Inspired Wristwatches
Citizen Celebrates Deadpool and Wolverine with New Watches
Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
The Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches Come in Four Finishes
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
60s-Style Timepiece Collections
The Seiko 5 Sports 1968 Reissues Come in Three Models
Pastel-Hued Tech Accessories
These New Apple Accessories are for the iPhone and Apple Watch
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
Artistic NYC Watch Collections
The Swatch x Keith Haring BREAK FREE Collection is 80s-Inspired
Retro-Style Anniversary Watches
The Casio 50th Anniversary Sky and Sea Series Watches are Geeky
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
Lunar Festivities-Inspired Timepieces
Swatch Celebrates the Year of the Dragon with New Watches
Vintage-Like Western-Style Watches
The Ralph Lauren The Western Black Dial Cushion Watch is Ornate
Rugged Color-Accented Timepieces
The G-SHOCK GAB2100 Multicolor Accents Range Has Three Options
Collaboration Americana Timepieces
The G-SHOCK x HYSTERIC GLAMOUR DW-5600 is Red, White and Blue
Sophisticated Military-Inspired Watches
Hamilton Introduces Two New Khaki Field Watches
Matte Black Ceramic Wristwatches
Bell & Ross Designs the BR 03 Cyber Ceramic Timepiece
Stainless Steel Avant-Garde Timepieces
The RE-AV0A02S by Orient Star Gets Two New Colorways
Green-Tinted Luxury Watches
The Bell & Ross BR 05 Chrono is Extravagant and Stylish
Prismatic Classic Watch Collections
The G-SHOCK Rainbow Brick Wall Watches Include Two Models
Metallic Blue Dial Timepieces
The G-SHOCK GM-B2100 and GMW-B5000 Were Updated with New Details
Reimagined Case Timepiece Series
Orient Presents a Smaller Case Iteration of the Mako 40
Geometric Intuitive Interface Timepieces
The Nixon Disk Watch Comes in Four Color Options
Color-Blocked Skater Timepieces
The In4mation x G-SHOCK 'Mosh Pit' Has a Laidback Aesthetic
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
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
Summery Y2K Era Timepieces
The Casio BABY-G BGD-565 Summer Jelly Comes in Three Colors
Futuristic Iridescent Timepiece
Bell & Ross Introduce the BR-X5 Iridescent Watch
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
Automotive Heritage Watches
The Hodinkee x Autodromo Group B Rallysport Chronograph is Elegant
Awareness-Focused Pink Timepieces
Zenith Presents a Look at Chronomaster Sport Pink
Pride Month Technology Products
The Apple 2024 Pride Collection Boasts Neon Colors
Durable Luxury Watches
The New Full Metal G-Shock Models are Rugged but Elegant
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
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
Fetching Chromatic Dial Timepieces
The Citizen NJ015 Tsuyosa Comes in Five Dial Colors
Chunky Yellow Outdoor Watches
Casio G-Shock Rangeman GPR-H1000 is Outdoor-Ready
Space-Inspired Digital Watches
Casio and NASA Join Forces on the GW6900NASA24-1 Timepiece
Submarine-Inspired Watches
The Shinola Sea Creatures Skeleton Dial Features Ocean-Bound Plastic
Posh Pastel-Hued Timepieces
The Panerai Luminor Due Pastello Comes in Four Dial Hues
Graphic Art-Inspired Timepieces
Ressence Introduces the TYPE 1° Round M Wristwatch
Tough Chromatic Timepieces
The G-SHOCK Polychromatic Accents Collection Includes Four Models
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
Summertime-Inspired Timepieces
The NOMOS Ahoi Neomatik 38 Date Comes in Sky and Sand Colors
Whimsical Watch Collections
Armitron Collaborates with Johnny Wujek on a New Capsule
Haute Fashion Digital Watches
The Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela Collection Has Watch and Ring Styles
Nontraditional Racer Timepiece Models
The 2023 TAG Heuer Carrera Date Comes in Four Colors
Golden Automatic Self-Winding Watches
Armitron Unveils Their Gold Skeleton Watch Colorway
Exclusive Diver-References Timepieces
The New Orient Mako Solar Chronograph Gets Four Colors
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
Lustrously Chic Timepieces
G-SHOCK Debuts New Additions to its Women's GMAP2100 Series
Monochromatic Digital Timepiece Series
G-SHOCK Unveils the New GA-2100 Tone-On-Tone Capsule
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
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
Ocean-Bound Plastic Timepieces
The Amitron Wave Collection Shows Off a Sustainable Aesthetic
Chromatic Resin Case Timepieces
The G-SHOCK G-STEEL GM-2110 Comes in Five Dial Colors
Confetti-Style Pride Month Accessories
The Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Band Raises Awareness
Motion-Sensing Wristwatches
The Casio Digital Basic GDB500 Series Shares Simple Step Trackers
Chromatic Astronaut-Inspired Timepieces
The Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC947 is Heritage-Inspired
Sustainable Luxury Wristwatches
ID Genève Designs the Circular 1 Grenat Dial Watch
Summer Tone-Inspired Artful Watches
Richard Mille Presents the RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics Capsule
Squared Collectible Timepiece Designs
Swatch Offers a New Structural Bioceramic What If? Watch
Paris Olympics Timepieces
Swatch Introduced its OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 Collection
Sculpted Color-Blocked Timepieces
The Ressence Type 1° Round Multicolour is Luxuriously Functional
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
Large Watch-Style Alarm Clocks
Casio Japan Debuts an Enlarged Version of its Casio A158W Watch
Glowing Minimalist Timepieces
The MING 37.02 Minimalist Features the Brand's Polar WHITE Material
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Expansive Sporty Spring Timepieces
adidas Originals Presents the SS23 Watch Collection
Lux Vietnamese Lacquerwork Watches
The AWAKE Son Mai Collection Includes Four Colors
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
Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks
Sergey's Nixei Tube Vintage Clock is Inspired by the 19th Century
Sleek Affordable Digital Timepieces
Tissot Presents the PRX Digital Watches to its PRX Line
Color-Centric Collaborative Watches
Zenith Launches a Defy Skyline Tourbillon Felipe Pantone
Cool-Toned Diamond Timepieces
Bovet Launches Two New Iterations of the 'Récital 23' Model
Featherlight Feminine Sports Watches
The Amitron Pulse Comes in Three Color Options
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
Retro Ivy League-Inspired Timepieces
The King Seiko KSK 6R Comes in Three New Dial Colors
Vintage Watch-Adapted Desk Clocks
Casio Transforms the Vintage A158W Into a Desk Clock
Streetwear Action Sports Timepieces
The Nixon Ripper Comes in Seven Color Options
Collaborative Graffiti Digital Watches
Timex Released a Stylized Digital Watch with Keith Haring
Chronograph Ceramic Watches
PORTER and Zenith Remixes Two Zenith Pilot Watches in Khaki Ceramic
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
Multicolor Bezel-Equipped Watches
Samsung Stocks the Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic in New Colorways
Modernized Retro Diver Timepieces
The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Watch Revives a Classic Model
Compact Chromatic Timepieces
The G-SHOCK CasiOak Mini Black Rainbow is Subtle Yet Stylish
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
90s Rave-Inspired Timepieces
Diesel Releases the D-SRUPTOR Watch with an Edgy Flair
Interchangeable Component Timepieces
These Nivada Grenchen Timepieces Have Swappable Bezels
Motorsport-Inspired Timepieces
The Ollech & Wajs Rallychron Timepiece Pays Homage to Circuit Races
Artist-Collaborative Colorful Watches
HUBLOT and Takashi Murakami Present the Limited MP-15
Warped Visual Luxurious Timepieces
Berneron's Debut Timepiece is Dubbed the Mirage