With a mobile phone capable of telling you time in nearly every pocket or purse on the globe, who really needs a watch? This cluster of cutting edge, non-watch-related wrist innovations will make you want to free up some of that valuable real estate next to your hands.
There are mobile phones, water bottles, televisions and keyboards all made to fit on your wrist. Okay, so a few of the wrist innovations can also tell time, but watches they are not.
49 Timeless Wrist Innovations
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Bassglow
Sound Activated Wrist Band
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Lace Bracelets
Itunube 'Bracelaces' Have a Modern Victorian Edge
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Wrist Pens
The Helix Watch is a Must-Have for those Who Love Writing
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iPod Jewelry
The iBangle
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Wristband Mobile Phones
'The Dial' Phone Combines Fashion and the Need to Stay Connected
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Arm Warmers
Functional & Stylish Shirtless Sleeves
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Diabetic Wristbands
Gluco(M) Tracks Sugar Levels With Electric Flow
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Vibrating Bracelets for the Deaf
The Vibering for Safety
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Twisted Mobile Phone
BenQ-Siemens Snaked
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Wrist TV
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Adult ID Tags
RoadID Could Save Your Life
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Fashionably Uggly Bags
New Ugg Accessories
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Caller ID Bracelets
The Nokia Icon Keeps You in the Loop at All Times
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Holographic Wrist Phones
Keep an Eye on Your Social Life with the Dew Wearable Cellphone
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Wristwatch Phones
The 'Thrifty Watch Phone' Has Come Right on Time
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Eco Bracelet Computers
The Flux PC
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Russian Folklore Fashion
Natalya Aikens' Fairytale Art Cuffs Are Inspired by Her Heritage
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USB Flash Drive Wristbands
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Origami Bags
Chloe Leather Alligator Fold Clutch
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Glowing Gloves
Fibre Optic Flashlight Gloves from Tilen Sepic
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Never Miss a Call or Forget Your Phone
BluAlert Vibrating Bluetooth Wristband
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Communicative Jewelry
The Chic and Elegant Dial Wristwatch Phone
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Wrist-Worn Phones
The Cricket Mobile Phone Has a Watch & Voice Activated MP3 Player
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PC on your Wrist
The INFO Live Bracelet Concept
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Cuff Wallets
Tovicorrie Lotus Wristband Has a Secret Inner Pocket to Stash Money and Keys
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Wrist-Worn Reminders
'Mnemonic' by Ming Kiang Tan Thwarts Forgetfulness
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All-Inclusive Mobiles
The T-Glove is Your Wallet, Cellphone, MP3 Player and More
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Mood-Sensitive Wristbands
Robometer Measures Happiness
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Wrist Worn Water Bottle
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Wearable Boomboxes
The Future Mobile Music Device Puts Your Heart on Your Sleeve
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Edgy Eco-Accessories
Recycled Rock-and-Roll Wrist Cuffs From Drink Cans and LPs
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GPS Convergence
The GPS Map Shot Bracelet, Camera and Post Card
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Text Message Wrist Bands
The Wristlet Concept
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Bionic Baby Monitors
The Sikker Intercommunication Device Lets You Rest Easy
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Wrist-Worn iPhones
The Phubby is the Perfect iPhone Holder
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Lost Phone Locators
The Samsung Proxima from John Loekito Helps Bring Lost Phones Home
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Super Kiddie Tech Wear
'Animate' Encourages Children to Get Active Outside
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Wrist-Worn Computers
The Zypad WR1100 is the Ultimate Functional Geek Fashion
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Secret Cash Stashes
The Wristband Wallet Hides Your Bills From Pick-Pockets
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Recycled Ties
The Narwhal Company Transforms Your Formalwear
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Six Bladed Circular Shaving
The Rolling Razor
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Protect Your Wrist, Tantalize Your Tummy
PC Breakfast Wrist Rests
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Wrist Computers
Glacier Computers W200 Is Like a Windows-Running Bracelet
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Waterproof Wrist-Recorders
The Waterproof Flashlight DVR is for Aquatic Adventurers
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Wrist-Worn Anti-Snoring Devices
The SnorePro Silences Your Wood-Sawing Slumber
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Tool Belts for Your Wrist
Magnogrip Keeps Nails and Screws Close at Hand
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Wrist-Worn Keyboards
iKey's AK-39 is Wearable and Convenient
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Anti-Germ Wristbands
Skip the Shake Shows Your Stance on Handshakes
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Kid Safety Bands
Easier Than Tattooing Your Kid's Forehead
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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
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
Discreetly Intelligent Timepieces
The G-SHOCK MOVE DWH5600 Tracks Heart Rate and More
Conceptual AI-Powered Wearables
The Rabbit R1 AI Watch by Alisher Ashimov is Feature-Rich
Wrist-Worn eSports Watches
The Conceptual MSI Gaming PC Watch by Eslam Mhd is Dragon-Themed
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
Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches
The Conceptual 'Ksana' Hybrid Smartwatch has an E Ink Display
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
Rugged Outdoor-Ready Watches
G-SHOCK's New Line Comes with a Heart Rate Monitor And GPS
Magsafe Clock Smartphone Accessories
Hyunsub Shin and Yeji Han Designs the Olock Phone Addition
Malleable Wearable Smartphones
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept Bends to Sit on the Wrist
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
Minimal Collaborative Dive Watches
Swarch and Blancpain Present the Scuba Fifty Fathoms
Superhero-Inspired Wristwatches
Citizen Celebrates Deadpool and Wolverine with New Watches
Digital Detox Phone Concepts
Andrea Mangone Boasts a Minimalist Foldable Phone
Swiss-Made Timepiece Designs
Braun Clocks Presents its First Range of Wristwatches
Low-Cost Feature-Packed Smartwatches
The CMF Watch Pro Offers 13 Days of Battery Life
One-of-a-Kind Titanium Wristwatches
Kross Studio Unveils the KS 05 Titanium Black Meteorite
Ultra-Slim Cubic Timepieces
The Patek Philippe Cubitus Collection is the Brand's First in 25 Years
Wearable Technology Gym Accessories
PROTECHT Wrist Wraps are Compatible for Use with Smartwatches
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
Electronic Waste-Made Mechanic Watches
NanoRobotGeek Developed a DIY Apple Watch Out of E-Waste
Versatile Women-Focused Smartwatches
Garmin Unveils a Sleek New Wearable Smartwatch for Women
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
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
Cartoon-Inspired Digital Watches
Casio and Powerpuff Girls Unveils a New Baby-G Watch
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
Sophisticated Women's Watches
Richard Mille's Watches Arrive in Three Unique Designs
Transparent Eco-Conscious Timepieces
The TECHNIK 4X SKELETOR Has a Hybrid Movement
Matte Black Ceramic Wristwatches
Bell & Ross Designs the BR 03 Cyber Ceramic Timepiece
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
Geometric Intuitive Interface Timepieces
The Nixon Disk Watch Comes in Four Color Options
Cyberpunk-Inspired Luxury Timepieces
The NOMBRO HYBRID SYNTHWAVE is Neon and Futuristic
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
Rugged Fashion-Forward Watches
The New G-SHOCK G-STEEL GBM-2100 Series Has Three Models
Ruggedized Sustainable Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is Powered by the S9 SiP
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
Metallic Ring-Style Timepieces
The Casio CRW-001-1JR is Crafted with Polished Stainless Steel
Posh Celebratory Pocket Watches
The Citizen 100th Anniversary Special Edition Pocket Watch is Chic
Sporty Chic Watch Collections
Briston Boasts Timepieces That are Entirely Conceived in Paris
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Space-Inspired Digital Watches
Casio and NASA Join Forces on the GW6900NASA24-1 Timepiece
Slender Metallic Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 10 Comes in Titanium and Aluminum
Omni-Compatible Budget Smartwatches
The Motorola Moto Watch 120 Works with Android and iOS Devices
Pocketwatch-Inspired Wristwatches
Seiko Presents the Limited Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series
Hybrid Health-Tracking Smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch Light Offers Health Guidance
Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches
The WatchOut WearPods Smartwatch Has a Multifunctional Design
Postmodern Diver Timepieces
The Nodus Sector Dive Watch Merges Classic and Contemporary Styles
Classic Calculator-Inspired Timepieces
The Casio CA-53WB Pays Homage to the Retro Casio Mini
Graphic Art-Inspired Timepieces
Ressence Introduces the TYPE 1° Round M Wristwatch
Senior-Targeted Wearable Devices
Lifeline Canada Debuts 'On The Go with Wandering'
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
Sleek Modern Timepiece Homage
Casio Releases the Limited-Edition TRN-50 Timepiece
Cast Iron-Inspired Timepieces
The Casio Pro Trek PRW-69 Series is Wilderness-Ready
Retro Digital Tracking Watches
Casio Presents the WS-B1000 Watch with a Simplistic Design
Retro Gaming Wearables
The SPACE INVADERS™: My Play Watch Offers Nostalgic Gaming Fun
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
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
AI Wellness Companions
NOWATCH Insights Delivers Personalized Well-Being Insights in a Custom Way
DIY Wristwatch Kits
The Cabot DIY Mechanical Wristwatch Building Kit Comes with a Seiko Movement
Global Timezone Timepieces
Nik Bentel Studio and TTT Watches Creates the Time Traveler
Fall-Detecting Smart Watches
The MobileHelp Smart is Always Connected to its Alert System
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
Health-Tracking Sleek Wearables
The Ring One Features a Plethora of Tracking Technology
Ocean-Bound Plastic Timepieces
The Amitron Wave Collection Shows Off a Sustainable Aesthetic
Recycled Aluminum Smartwatches
The Google Pixel Watch 3 Offers 36-Hours of Use in Battery Saver
Motion-Sensing Wristwatches
The Casio Digital Basic GDB500 Series Shares Simple Step Trackers
Ultra-Durable Timepiece Collections
The Unimatic Toolwatch Series Includes Four Models in All
Bourbon-Inspired Digital Watches
G-SHOCK Joins Oneness on a DW5600ONS234 Timepiece
Co-Branded Maximalist Timepieces
The Marni x G-SHOCK GMD-S5610MA-7ER is Eye-Catching
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
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
Stylish Leather Smartwatch Bands
WITHit's New Range of Smartwatch Bands are Chic and Durable
Multifunctional Sleek Pill Dispenser
Chanho Ju Designs the Clock Pill Dispenser Concept
Haute Health-Minded Smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant is Medical-Grade
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Refined Sleek Smartwatch Updates
Samsung Adds New Upgrades to the Galaxy Watch6 Series
Industrial Gesture Control Smartwatches
The SnapSync Band-1 has an Open-Source Build
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
Icelandic Nature-Inspired Watches
Johan Link Creates the LinkOne Timepiece with Minimal Design
Collaborative Fashion-Centric Patterned Watches
Marni Remixes the G-Shock GMD-S5610MA-7ER Watch
Steel-Reinforced Smartwatch Cases
The NOMAD Rugged Case Offers Hardwearing Protection
Mesopotamian-Inspired Timepieces
The URWERK UR-100V Sumer Has a Self-Winding UR 12.02 Movement
Featherlight Feminine Sports Watches
The Amitron Pulse Comes in Three Color Options
Planet-Resembling Watch Faces
Samsung Presents its Galaxy Time Series of Timepieces
Efficient Productivity Smartwatches
The OnePlus Watch 2 Will Offer 100-Hours of Power Per Charge
Streetwear Action Sports Timepieces
The Nixon Ripper Comes in Seven Color Options
Hidden Bottle Opener Timepieces
Raskh Designs the Leverage Watch with a Bottle Opener
Nanotechnology-Enhanced Watch Protectors
The Watch Protect Company Debuts Innovative Solutions
Vintage Watch-Adapted Desk Clocks
Casio Transforms the Vintage A158W Into a Desk Clock
Ceramic Sapphire Crystal Watches
Rado Presents True Square Thinline Les Couleurs Le Corbusier
90s Rave-Inspired Timepieces
Diesel Releases the D-SRUPTOR Watch with an Edgy Flair
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Hybrid Smart Timepieces
Withings Debuted a 39mm Iteration of its ScanWatch Nova
Bold-Colored Watches
Swatch Unveils its Transparent COLORS OF JOY Collection
Tubular Illuminating Clocks
Urwerk Designs the Space-Time Clock Resembling a Lightsaber
Robotic Character Watch Winders
The Robostands RW1 Automatic Watch Winder is Multifunctional
Elegant Timepiece Collections
The Hermès Cut Timepiece is Exquisite and Ultra-Chic
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
Liquid Droplet DIY Watches
Armin Bindzus Designs the Dynamic Electronic Droplet Watch
Interchangeable Component Timepieces
These Nivada Grenchen Timepieces Have Swappable Bezels
Disaster-Preparation Sleek Clocks
The 4RQ002-003 by Rhythm Supports and Prepares for Disasters
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
India-Exclusive Tech Accessories
pTron Launches a New Smartwatch and Earbuds Combination
Stealthy Chronograph Timepieces
Porsche Design Presents the Chronograph 1 Utility Watch
Minimal Global Desk-Side Clocks
Masafumi Ishikawa Designs the World Clock for Desks
Smartphone-Fuelled Stopwatch Concepts
The SINK Concept is a Smartphone-Powered Device
Connective Time Zone Apps
Clockwise Helps You Stay In Sync Across The Globe
Global Time Zone Navigators
What is the Time Connects People Regardless of Their Time Zone
Warped Visual Luxurious Timepieces
Berneron's Debut Timepiece is Dubbed the Mirage
Distraction-Free Alarm Clock Concepts
Ahmed Rashad Designs the Sleek Wireless Clock Chargers
Mineral Dial Timepiece Designs
Kross Studio Launches Eight New Limited Edition Timepieces