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Top 40 Watches Trends in May

From Smartwatch Projection Bands to Luxury Jewelry Cuff Watches

— May 26, 2023 — Fashion
From tactical to commemorative timepieces, the top May 2023 watch trends offer a look at how designers are paying tribute to the past and supporting a brighter future with sustainable designs.

With its latest designs, the watch industry is supporting the resurgence of militaristic styles. Military-inspired watches have long been a staple of the industry, but the newest versions feature a range of practical and aesthetic updates. The demand for these watches reflects a growing interest in adventure sports, as well as a renewed appreciation for military heritage.

Some brands are creating limited-edition watches that feature subtle nods to important events in the company's history, while others are releasing watches that reference the location of the brand's flagship store or other notable landmarks.
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Self-Winding Chronograph Timepieces
Self-Winding Chronograph Timepieces
A. Lange & Sӧhne Reveals Its First Self-Winding Chronograph
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Luxury Flower-Themed Timepieces
Luxury Flower-Themed Timepieces
Chopard Releases The Chopard Imperiale with Lotus Flower Theme
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Monarch-Honoring Sleek Timepieces
Monarch-Honoring Sleek Timepieces
Bremont Updates the Martin-Bake MB to Celebrate King Charles III
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37
Hawaiian Watersports-Inspired Timepieces
Hawaiian Watersports-Inspired Timepieces
Czapek Unveil Its Antarctique P.04 'Lanikai' Timepiece
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36
Three-Dimensional-Designed Timepiece Collections
Three-Dimensional-Designed Timepiece Collections
Hublot Launches New Big Bang Sang Bleu Collection
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35
College Sports-Themed Watches
College Sports-Themed Watches
Breitling Launched New Athleisure Watches of Four Universities
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34
Limited Edition Progressive Timepieces
Limited Edition Progressive Timepieces
AVI-8 Drops the AV-4103 Flyboy Tuskegee Airmen Meca-Quartz
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Luxury Celebration-Themed Timepieces
Luxury Celebration-Themed Timepieces
Rolex Launches New Oyster Perpetual with 'Celebration' Dial
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Square Case Watches
Square Case Watches
Rado Releases Its Latest True Square Automatic Skeleton Watches
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Jewelry Covered Luxury Watches
Jewelry Covered Luxury Watches
Piaget Unveils Its Latest Limelight Aura High Jewelry Watch
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Flagship-Celebrating Timepieces
Flagship-Celebrating Timepieces
Tiffany & Co. Debuts a Series of Watches Inspired by its Flagship
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Exclusive Full Titanium Timepieces
Exclusive Full Titanium Timepieces
URWERK Unveils Exclusive Metallic Gray Hue to UR-100V Model
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Sleek Fitness Smartwatches
Sleek Fitness Smartwatches
Garmin Unveils the New Forerunner Smartwatches with a 23-Day Battery
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Upcycled Watch Collections
Upcycled Watch Collections
Armitron and Tide Ocean SA Unveil a Collaborative Watch Collection
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Smartwatch Protection Bands
Smartwatch Protection Bands
Moving Bodies Forward Launched an Impact Protection Band for Watches
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Sporty Solar Watch Designs
Sporty Solar Watch Designs
Diesel Recently Launched Its First Solar Watch Line
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Luxury Jewelry Cuff Watches
Luxury Jewelry Cuff Watches
Piaget Unveils Its Limelight High Jewelry Cuff Watches in Three Colors
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23
Road Trip-Ready Timepieces
Road Trip-Ready Timepieces
The Q Timex Three Time Zone Chronograph is Ideal for Avid Travelers
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Monochromatic Camera Brand Timepieces
Monochromatic Camera Brand Timepieces
The Leica ZM 1 and ZM 2 Watches Come in a Monochrom Edition
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21
Revived Iconic Luxe Timepieces
Revived Iconic Luxe Timepieces
Chanel Presents its Elevated Premiére Timepiece Once Again
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Luxury Carbon Fiber Timepieces
Luxury Carbon Fiber Timepieces
Hublot Unveils Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Full Carbon Timepiece
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Watch-Like Tabletop Alarm Clocks
Watch-Like Tabletop Alarm Clocks
The New Seiko Mai Alarm Clock Reflects its Dive Watch
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Miniaturized Gradient Dial Timepieces
Miniaturized Gradient Dial Timepieces
The ZIIIRO XS Watch Has a Compact 31mm Case
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Nontraditional Racer Timepiece Models
Nontraditional Racer Timepiece Models
The 2023 TAG Heuer Carrera Date Comes in Four Colors
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Automotive Heritage Watches
Automotive Heritage Watches
The Hodinkee x Autodromo Group B Rallysport Chronograph is Elegant
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Sleek Skeletal Timepieces
Sleek Skeletal Timepieces
The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton is Technical
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Technical Titanium Timepiece Designs
Technical Titanium Timepiece Designs
The CODE41 T360 Tourbillon Has an Angular, Artistic Design
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Chic Skeletonized Movement Timepieces
Chic Skeletonized Movement Timepieces
The Louis Vuitton Voyager Skeleton Has a Cryptic Form
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12
Luxury Fairy-Themed Watches
Luxury Fairy-Themed Watches
Van Cleef & Arpels Unveils New Lady Féerie Watch Shades of Pink
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11
Low-Cost Collaboration Timepieces
Low-Cost Collaboration Timepieces
The Huckberry x Timex IRONMAN Flix Reissue is Rugged
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10
Luxury Automotive-Branded Smartwatches
Luxury Automotive-Branded Smartwatches
The Bugatti Ceramique Titane Edition Smartwatch is Sleek
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Outdoor-Ready Colorful Watch Series
Outdoor-Ready Colorful Watch Series
Orient Unveils a New M Force and Star Basic Date Watch
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Tactical Military-Inspired Timepieces
Tactical Military-Inspired Timepieces
The Timex Command Encounter Has a 45mm Resin Case
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Stealthy Tactical Smartwatches
Stealthy Tactical Smartwatches
This Watch Offers a Night Vision Screen & Ballistics Calculation
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Solar-Powered Smartwatches
Solar-Powered Smartwatches
This Smartwatch Doesn't Require Battery Charging With Adequate Sunlight
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5
Navy SEAL-Targeted Timepieces
Navy SEAL-Targeted Timepieces
The Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic is Adventure-Ready
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4
Reinterpreted Retro Diver Timepieces
Reinterpreted Retro Diver Timepieces
The Seiko Prospex Mechanical GMT Watches Come in Three Models
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3
Sci-Fi-Inspired Limited Timepieces
Sci-Fi-Inspired Limited Timepieces
Fossil Launches its New Star Wars Collection with Six Pieces
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Sleek Military-Inspired Timepieces
Sleek Military-Inspired Timepieces
The UNIMATIC Modello Quattro UT4-B is Limited to 300 Examples
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Heart-Monitoring Smartwatches
Heart-Monitoring Smartwatches
Casio Unveils the 'DW-D5600' G-SHOCK Polar-Powered Smartwatch
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