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Top 100 Watch Trends in 2024

From Durable Sports Watches to Elegant Metallic Timepieces

— December 7, 2024 — Fashion
2024 watch trends embrace durability, functionality, and style with designs that cater to adventurous lifestyles. These trends, from performance-driven sports watches to ultra-rugged dive timepieces, reflect innovation and precision.

The 'Armitron Apex Sports Watch' stands out for active individuals, blending durability with advanced features like an altimeter, barometer, and temperature reference. Additional functionalities include an alarm, stopwatch, countdown timer, and world time. Offered in bold colorways like gray, orange, and black, it combines confidence with performance. Its accessible price point makes high-quality sports watches available to a broader audience.

Prometheus Design Werx and Ares collaborate on the 'SPD X Ares Diver-1 Mission Timer,' a precision-crafted dive watch built for aquatic adventures. It's engineered for extreme conditions with a self-winding Swiss movement and water resistance up to 1,000 meters. Super-Luminova markings ensure visibility, while its matte-finished stainless steel case and NATO strap add rugged style. It’s a high-end accessory for explorers.

These trends highlight the growing demand for durable and versatile timepieces catering to functionality and aesthetics. For more watch innovations in the year ahead, check out Trend Hunter’s 2025 Trend Report.
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Popularity
Activity
Freshness
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Posh Celebratory Pocket Watches
Posh Celebratory Pocket Watches
The Citizen 100th Anniversary Special Edition Pocket Watch is Chic
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99
Retro Card Game Timepieces
Retro Card Game Timepieces
The Casio x UNO A168WEUC-1A Builds on a Vintage Model
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98
Premium Hypercar-Inspired Timepieces
Premium Hypercar-Inspired Timepieces
Bugatti Presents a Look at the Tourbillion Hyperwatch
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97
Retro Space Age Timepieces
Retro Space Age Timepieces
The New Hamilton PSR 74 Watches Reimagine the Pulsar Cushion Model
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96
Durable Sports Watches
Durable Sports Watches
The Armitron Apex Sports Watch is Functional and Stylish
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95
Posh Platinum Timepiece Models
Posh Platinum Timepiece Models
The Rolex Perpetual 1908 Platinum Has a Light Blue Dial Finish
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94
Boutique Edition Timepieces
Boutique Edition Timepieces
The ZENITH Pilot Collection Has Been Revamped with Two Options
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93
Prismatic Classic Watch Collections
Prismatic Classic Watch Collections
The G-SHOCK Rainbow Brick Wall Watches Include Two Models
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92
Daylight-Savings Intricately Made Watches
Daylight-Savings Intricately Made Watches
Bovet Introduces the Récital 28 Prowess 1 Timepiece
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91
Anniversary-Celebrating Engaging Timepieces
Anniversary-Celebrating Engaging Timepieces
Casio's Baby-G+ Series has Tamagotchi-Like Creatures
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90
Collaboration Yacht Builder Timepieces
Collaboration Yacht Builder Timepieces
The Aera x Firmship P-1 Pilot Has a Minimalist Form
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89
Graphic Art-Inspired Timepieces
Graphic Art-Inspired Timepieces
Ressence Introduces the TYPE 1° Round M Wristwatch
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88
Retro-Style Racer Timepieces
Retro-Style Racer Timepieces
The ROUE TPS Watch Pays Homage to Racing Culture
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87
Anniversary-Commemorating Cat Watches
Anniversary-Commemorating Cat Watches
Casio Previews its New Hello Kitty Watch Collaboration
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86
Cyberpunk-Inspired Luxury Timepieces
Cyberpunk-Inspired Luxury Timepieces
The NOMBRO HYBRID SYNTHWAVE is Neon and Futuristic
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85
Luminous Low-Light Dive Watches
Luminous Low-Light Dive Watches
The Ressence TYPE 5 L Has a Super-LumiNova Inlay
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84
Meteorite-Infused Timepieces
Meteorite-Infused Timepieces
OMEGA Constellation Meteorite Collection Updates a Classic
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83
Tactical Titanium Timepieces
Tactical Titanium Timepieces
The Breitling Chronomat B01 42 Chronograph Has a Lightweight Profile
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82
Limited Eco-Friendly Timepieces
Limited Eco-Friendly Timepieces
Seiko Expands the Save the Ocean Project with a SPB439
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81
Blacked-Out Ceramic Timepieces
Blacked-Out Ceramic Timepieces
The Shinola Ceramic Monster Automatic Watch Measures in at 43mm
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80
Motorsport-Inspired Timepieces
Motorsport-Inspired Timepieces
The Ollech & Wajs Rallychron Timepiece Pays Homage to Circuit Races
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79
Self-Referential Watch Models
Self-Referential Watch Models
The Timex Urban Pop Features the Brand's Slogan on the Dial
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78
Reworked Moon Mission-Inspired Watches
Reworked Moon Mission-Inspired Watches
OMEGA Unveils its Watch Dubbed Dark Side of the Moon
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77
Stealthy Japanese Woodcraft Watches
Stealthy Japanese Woodcraft Watches
The MRGB2100B-1A is the Latest to Join the G-SHOCK MrG Series
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76
Bodacious Blacked-Out Timepieces
Bodacious Blacked-Out Timepieces
The Vero Hooligan Nightfall Watch is Handcrafted for Precision
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75
Affordable Luxurious Patterned Watches
Affordable Luxurious Patterned Watches
BAPE is Inspired by a Premium Design with the TYPE 10
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74
Ultra-Slim Cubic Timepieces
Ultra-Slim Cubic Timepieces
The Patek Philippe Cubitus Collection is the Brand's First in 25 Years
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73
Sporty Skeletonized Timepieces
Sporty Skeletonized Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Extreme Sport Collection Features Six Variations
<
72
Artistic NYC Watch Collections
Artistic NYC Watch Collections
The Swatch x Keith Haring BREAK FREE Collection is 80s-Inspired
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71
Cinematic Monster Timepieces
Cinematic Monster Timepieces
The Citizen Godzilla X Promaster Diving Watch is Limited-Edition
<
70
Posh Pink-Hued Timepieces
Posh Pink-Hued Timepieces
The Tudor Pink Black Bay Chronograph Has a 41mm Stainless Steel Case
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69
Sleek Modern Timepiece Homage
Sleek Modern Timepiece Homage
Casio Releases the Limited-Edition TRN-50 Timepiece
<
68
Cast Iron-Inspired Timepieces
Cast Iron-Inspired Timepieces
The Casio Pro Trek PRW-69 Series is Wilderness-Ready
<
67
Haute Fashion Digital Watches
Haute Fashion Digital Watches
The Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela Collection Has Watch and Ring Styles
<
66
Luxurious Limited-Edition Chronographs
Luxurious Limited-Edition Chronographs
Angelus Expands the Exquisite La Fabrique Collection
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65
Springtime Cherry Blossom Timepieces
Springtime Cherry Blossom Timepieces
These Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 3600 Watches Come in Two Options
<
64
Galaxy-Inspired Timepieces
Galaxy-Inspired Timepieces
The URWERK UR-100V Lightspeed Features a Unique Dial Design
<
63
Space-Inspired Titanium Watches
Space-Inspired Titanium Watches
Theo Auffret and Olivier Gamiette Design the SpaceOne Tellurium
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62
Street-Informed Collaborative Timepieces
Street-Informed Collaborative Timepieces
BEAMS Joins NEEDLES and Timex on a Classic Digital
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61
Retro Calculator-Inspired Timepieces
Retro Calculator-Inspired Timepieces
The G-SHOCK GW6900NASA24-1 is NASA-Themed
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60
Elevated Sporty Men's Watches
Elevated Sporty Men's Watches
Fossil Introduces Its Latest Men's Watch Capsule—the Sport Tourer
<
59
Tactical Train-Inspired Timepieces
Tactical Train-Inspired Timepieces
These Citizen Ana-Digi Temp Watches Come in Three Styles
<
58
Rugged Fashion-Forward Watches
Rugged Fashion-Forward Watches
The New G-SHOCK G-STEEL GBM-2100 Series Has Three Models
<
57
Ultra-Rugged Adventurer Smartwatches
Ultra-Rugged Adventurer Smartwatches
The Garmin Fenix 8 Meets Military Standards
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56
Black Lacquer Dial Timepieces
Black Lacquer Dial Timepieces
The OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Comes in Three Sizes
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55
Solar-Powered Military-Grade Timepieces
Solar-Powered Military-Grade Timepieces
The Momentum UDT Eclipse Synch Solar is Black Ion-Plated
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54
70s-Style Motorsports Timepieces
70s-Style Motorsports Timepieces
These Seiko Prospex Speedtimers Come in Three Styles
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53
Quirky Watch Collaborations
Quirky Watch Collaborations
Timex and Fortnite Join Forces in a Fun Timepiece Collection
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52
Artistic Architectural Timepieces
Artistic Architectural Timepieces
This Louis Vuitton Tambour Moon Flying Tourbillon is Masterful
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51
Collaboration Automotive Smartwatches
Collaboration Automotive Smartwatches
The Porsche x Garmin Epix Pro Has an Elegant Yet Sporty Form
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50
Elegant Metallic Timepieces
Elegant Metallic Timepieces
This Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 is Victoria Beckham-Approved
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49
Rally Racing-Inspired Timepieces
Rally Racing-Inspired Timepieces
Casio Unveils a G-SHOCK Timepiece with Toyota's Team Land Cruiser
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48
Lunar New Year-Honoring Watches
Lunar New Year-Honoring Watches
Breguet Unveils Two New Timepieces to Honor the Dragon
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47
Blue Collar Professional Timepieces
Blue Collar Professional Timepieces
The Shinola Mechanic Watch Pays Homage to Skilled Workers
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46
Watch Collection Extensions
Watch Collection Extensions
Tissot's New PRX Collection Offers Fresh Tones and Unique Materials
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45
Brand Anniversary Timepiece Models
Brand Anniversary Timepiece Models
The Seiko Prospex 100th Anniversary Celebrates a Classic
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44
Ginza-Exclusive Elevated Timepieces
Ginza-Exclusive Elevated Timepieces
Grand Seiko Introduces a Limited SBGH297 Watch
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43
Playfully Tactical Timepieces
Playfully Tactical Timepieces
The ADPT Series 1 Dual Time Watch Has a Titanium Case
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42
Midcentury-Inspired Timepieces
Midcentury-Inspired Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Carrera Glassbox Chronograph Revives a Classic
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41
Metallic Ring-Style Timepieces
Metallic Ring-Style Timepieces
The Casio CRW-001-1JR is Crafted with Polished Stainless Steel
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40
Vibrant Y2K-Inspired Timepieces
Vibrant Y2K-Inspired Timepieces
The G-SHOCK DW-6900 Crazy Colors Series is Here for Spring
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39
Video Game-Inspired Watch Collaborations
Video Game-Inspired Watch Collaborations
Kojima Productions & Anicorn Watches Co-Design a Watch
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38
Collaboration EDC Timepieces
Collaboration EDC Timepieces
The James Brand x Timex Automatic GMT Watch is Titanium-Made
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37
Sophisticated Mechanical Watches
Sophisticated Mechanical Watches
Orient Star Elevates the Mechanial Moon Phase Classic Capsule
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36
Dragon-Inspired Timepiece Designs
Dragon-Inspired Timepiece Designs
Arnold & Son Introduces Two Year of the Dragon-Inspired Watches
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35
Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces
Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces
The NEONWORKS BTF Nixie Watch Has a Retro-Modern Design
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34
Lunar Festivities-Inspired Timepieces
Lunar Festivities-Inspired Timepieces
Swatch Celebrates the Year of the Dragon with New Watches
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33
Oceanic Earth-Toned Timepieces
Oceanic Earth-Toned Timepieces
The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600 Now Comes in Three New Options
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32
Ultra-Rugged Pilot Timepieces
Ultra-Rugged Pilot Timepieces
The G-SHOCK GRAVITYMASTER GR-B300 Comes in Three Colors
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31
Glowing Nighttime-Inspired Timepieces
Glowing Nighttime-Inspired Timepieces
The Seiko Prospex Black Series Has Three New Models
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30
Premium Heritage Timepiece Collections
Premium Heritage Timepiece Collections
Hilts Unveils its Impressive Chronograph Collection
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29
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
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28
Minimalist Monochromatic Timepieces
Minimalist Monochromatic Timepieces
UNIMATIC Debuts a New Watch Duo with Modello Cinque References
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27
Pearlescent Neutral-Toned Watches
Pearlescent Neutral-Toned Watches
Casio America Launches Two Eco-Conscious Watch Models for Women
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26
Metallic Blue Dial Timepieces
Metallic Blue Dial Timepieces
The G-SHOCK GM-B2100 and GMW-B5000 Were Updated with New Details
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25
Film-Inspired Limited Timepieces
Film-Inspired Limited Timepieces
Bremont Unveils a New Limited Watch Series for Argylle
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24
Ghostly Purple Watches
Ghostly Purple Watches
Timex and Ghostly International Partnered Together to Launch a New Watch
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23
Anime-Inspired Timepiece Capsules
Anime-Inspired Timepiece Capsules
Seiko Presage Updates its Portfolio with Ghibli-Inspired Pieces
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22
Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches
Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches
The Conceptual 'Ksana' Hybrid Smartwatch has an E Ink Display
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21
Recycled Resin Timepieces
Recycled Resin Timepieces
The G-SHOCK G5600BG-1 Has Tough Solar Technology and More
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20
Sophisticated Timepiece Designs
Sophisticated Timepiece Designs
Casio America Updates Its G-SHOCK Black and White Collection
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19
Posh Pilot Timepieces
Posh Pilot Timepieces
The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Collection Has Seven New Options
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18
Utilitarian Heritage Dive Watches
Utilitarian Heritage Dive Watches
The Sinn U50 Diver Range Now Features Four Models
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17
Luxurious Limited-Edition Watches
Luxurious Limited-Edition Watches
Rolex Subtly Launches a New Premium Day-Date Timepiece
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16
Celestial Meteorite-Infused Timepieces
Celestial Meteorite-Infused Timepieces
The Bulova Lunar Pilot Meteorite Has Muonionalusta Material
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15
Brand-Honoring Digital Timepieces
Brand-Honoring Digital Timepieces
Hodinkee's G-SHOCK Ref. 5600 by Ben Clymer Rounds Out the Series
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14
Sustainable Durable Timepieces
Sustainable Durable Timepieces
G-SHOCK Unveils Three Iconic Watches with Cordura® Eco Fabric
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13
Rugged Outdoor-Ready Watches
Rugged Outdoor-Ready Watches
G-SHOCK's New Line Comes with a Heart Rate Monitor And GPS
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12
Monochromatic Digital Timepiece Series
Monochromatic Digital Timepiece Series
G-SHOCK Unveils the New GA-2100 Tone-On-Tone Capsule
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11
Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces
Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces
The Benly Design S3000 Cyber Watch Activates on Rotation
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10
Chic Semi-Skeletonized Timepieces
Chic Semi-Skeletonized Timepieces
The Orient Star M34 F7 Comes in Two Styles
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9
Elegant High-Performance Watches
Elegant High-Performance Watches
The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Marries Style With Function
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8
Sustainably Crafted Rugged Timepieces
Sustainably Crafted Rugged Timepieces
The G-SHOCK COEXIST Collection Includes Two Options
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7
Ultra-Rugged Diver Timepieces
Ultra-Rugged Diver Timepieces
The PDW SPD X Ares Diver-1 Mission Timer is Deep Sea-Ready
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6
Retro-Style Anniversary Watches
Retro-Style Anniversary Watches
The Casio 50th Anniversary Sky and Sea Series Watches are Geeky
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5
Accessible Space Age Timepieces
Accessible Space Age Timepieces
The Timex Marlin Jet Has a Midcentury Modern Design at a Low Cost
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4
Pro-Grade GPS Timepieces
Pro-Grade GPS Timepieces
The G-SHOCK Rangeman GPR-H100 Has a Durable, Shockproof Design
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3
Accessible Co-Branded Field Watches
Accessible Co-Branded Field Watches
The Huckberry x Timex Titanium Automatic Field Watch is Chic
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2
Stylish Expedition Timepiece Models
Stylish Expedition Timepiece Models
The Timex Expedition GMT Titanium Has a Lightweight Form
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1
Rugged Monochromatic Timepieces
Rugged Monochromatic Timepieces
The G-SHOCK GA-2100 Tone-On-Tone Series Has Three Colors
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