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59 Minimalist Watches

From Numberless Watch Designs to Touchscreen Timepieces

— August 13, 2013 — Fashion
This list of colorless, hand-less and numberless watch designs proves that some people like to keep things simple when it comes to timepieces. Contrary to decked-out accessories, some of these watches look so plain to the point it becomes futuristic.

The Abacus by German watchmaker Erich Lacher has no ticks, numbers, hands or LEDs. The creator has somehow figured out a way to tell time using nothing but a free-rolling tiny metal ball. Though it isn't very accurate, a magnetic technology works to appropriately position the ball to indicate time. Of course, this wouldn't be very accurate, but this extreme watch face design would be ideal for many minimalists.

High-tech watches are often minimalist in appearance as well. The Abyss Watch is a touchscreen LED timepiece with no numbers or hands. Its watch face is simply circular and futuristic in style.
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Silhouetted Landmark Timepieces
Silhouetted Landmark Timepieces
Mr. Jones 'All Around The World' Keeps Watch on World Cities
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Minimalist Minute Counters
Minimalist Minute Counters
The Dior Chiffre Rouge T01 Watch Cleans Up Your Look
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Interchangable Digital Timepieces
Interchangable Digital Timepieces
Wo Watch Lets Customers Customize to Their Liking
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Simply Squared Waterproof Watches
Simply Squared Waterproof Watches
Braun's BN0042 Square Watches are Stylish and Sleek
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Retro Pixelated Timepieces
Retro Pixelated Timepieces
The 'Pixel Clock' Replaces Clock Hands with Pixels
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DIY Doodle Time-Tellers
DIY Doodle Time-Tellers
The Paper Watch by SUCK UK Offers a Blank Canvas for Customization
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Chromatic Minimalist Timekeepers
Chromatic Minimalist Timekeepers
The Vera Watch Tells Time Using Magenta and Cyan Dots and Dahses
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Cross-Bearing Timepieces
Cross-Bearing Timepieces
The Crux Watch is Inspired by Christianity
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Gravity-Infused Watch Faces
Gravity-Infused Watch Faces
The Gravitistic Watch is Designed to Make You Focus on the Hour
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Metallic Minimalist Time-Tellers
Metallic Minimalist Time-Tellers
The Anthony Puelo Nooka Concept Watch is Straightforward & Sleek
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Path-Finding Timepieces
Path-Finding Timepieces
The Navigo is a Tactile Bracelet That Vibrates to Act as a Navigotor
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Minimalist Touchscreen Timepieces
Minimalist Touchscreen Timepieces
The Kisai on Air Tells Time Using a Single Hand
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Simple Solar-Powered Timepieces
Simple Solar-Powered Timepieces
The Sunstich Watch by Michael Young is Minimalistic
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Olympic Athlete-Worn Watches
Olympic Athlete-Worn Watches
The Nike+ SportWatch GPS Gold Olympic Edition is Chic
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Feline-Inspired Timepieces
Feline-Inspired Timepieces
The Neko Watch is Designed to Look like a Curled Up Cat
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Eye-Popping Timekeepers
Eye-Popping Timekeepers
The Adidas Original Icon Watches are Blindingly Bright
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Sleek Cubic Chronographs
Sleek Cubic Chronographs
The Karim Rashid 'Kaj' Watch is a Minimalist Time-Teller
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Minimalist Velcro Wristwatches
Minimalist Velcro Wristwatches
Giorgio Guidi's Gummy Watch Has a Fashionably Minimalist Design
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Marvelously Minimalist Timepieces
Marvelously Minimalist Timepieces
This Nonlinear Slip Watch Goes Back to Basics
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Inverted Celestial Timepieces
Inverted Celestial Timepieces
The Nadir Watch by Damian Barton is Intriguingly Minimalist
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Minimalist Timepieces
Minimalist Timepieces
The FLuD Exchange Series Keeps it Chic and Simple
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Superstitious Timepieces
Superstitious Timepieces
The Gothic Eye Watch is Inspired by the Song 'Cradle of Forest'
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Moon-Mimicking Rotational Watches
Moon-Mimicking Rotational Watches
This Rotational Watch Face is Inspired by a Lunar Eclipse
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Abstractly Numbered Timepieces
Abstractly Numbered Timepieces
The Numbers Aren’t in Place On This Unique Watch Face
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Lightweight Electronic Ink Timepieces
Lightweight Electronic Ink Timepieces
The Minimal Silicone E-Ink Wristwatch is Nearly Weightless
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Reminiscent Wrist Watches
Reminiscent Wrist Watches
This Denis Guidine Watch Leaves a Color Trail with Each Hand
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Shadow-Casting Chronographs
Shadow-Casting Chronographs
The TwentyFour Watch and Clock Cut Your Day into Slices of White
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Minimalist Scandinavian Timepieces
Minimalist Scandinavian Timepieces
The South-Lane Urbaner Collection Displays Modern Versatility
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Minimalist Mosaic Watches
Minimalist Mosaic Watches
Dior 'Christal Mysterieuse' Exudes Mystery and Wonder
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Time Eater Watches
Time Eater Watches
Pac-in-time by Benedetto Papi is Designed for '80s Gamers
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Black Diamond Wristwatches
Black Diamond Wristwatches
The Nixon Diamond Has a Simplistic and Sharp Design
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Wooden Watch Cuffs
Wooden Watch Cuffs
The Vestal 'Rosewood' Edition is Entirely Biodegradable
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Deconstructed Dial Timepieces
Deconstructed Dial Timepieces
The Kyle Dell’Aquila Radian Watch Simplifies Timekeeping
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Shape-Reading Wristwatches
Shape-Reading Wristwatches
Mario Troise's Nooka Concept Watch Tells Time Using Colored Squares
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Futuristic Nature Watches
Futuristic Nature Watches
The Saat55 Watch Mixes Minimalist Design With Natural Inspirations
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Minimalist Aluminum Watches
Minimalist Aluminum Watches
The Minimo Watch Features a Magnetic Clasp and Customizable Face
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Earthy Minimalist Timepieces
Earthy Minimalist Timepieces
The Clomm Terra Firma Watches Maintain the Look of Natural Beauty
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Faceless Timepieces
Faceless Timepieces
The Mutewatch Tells Time With the Touch of a Finger
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Tron-Like Holographic Timepieces
Tron-Like Holographic Timepieces
The Wolo Wristwatch Adds Another Dimension to the Telling of Time
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Minimalist Chrome Timekeepers
Minimalist Chrome Timekeepers
The 2K64 Watch is Designed to Stylishly Tell Time in the Future
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Hourglass Watch Faces
Hourglass Watch Faces
The OZO Watch Seamlessly Blends Old and New Time Trackers
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Minimalist Time Tellers
Minimalist Time Tellers
These Revolutionary i-Toc Watches are Timeless Timepieces
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Pop-Top Timepieces
Pop-Top Timepieces
'O Clock' Watches Combine Minimalist Styling with Vibrant Colors
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Minimalist Neon Timepieces
Minimalist Neon Timepieces
The Newton Digital Watch from Nixon is Uncluttered Style
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Extreme Minimalist Timepieces
Extreme Minimalist Timepieces
The Denis Guidone Minimalist Watch 'Sometimes' is Modernly Classic
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Illuminating Lightcycle Watches
Illuminating Lightcycle Watches
The Kisai Seven Uses TRON-Inspired LEDs to Tell Time
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Ultra Minimalist Timepieces
Ultra Minimalist Timepieces
Samuel Jerichow's Dot Watch Tells Time with Discreet Dots
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Touch-Activated Timepieces
Touch-Activated Timepieces
The Reverse Watch Collection Needs a Tap to Tell Time
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Space Suit Accessories
Space Suit Accessories
ZIIIRO Watches are Perfectly Suited for Intergalactic Travel
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Touchscreen Timepieces
Touchscreen Timepieces
The Abyss Watch is an LED Activated Touchscreen Time Teller
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Projected Laser Timepieces
Projected Laser Timepieces
The Elusive Watch Concept Turns Your Wrist into a Clock Face
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10 Peculiar Watches
10 Peculiar Watches
From Retro to Techie Timepieces
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Stylishly Simple Watches
Stylishly Simple Watches
The Uniform Wares 200 Series Watch Features a Clean & Mod Look
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Handless, Numberless Timepiece
Handless, Numberless Timepiece
Odd Ball Minimalist Watch
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Faceless Timepieces
Faceless Timepieces
The Eye of the Storm Watch by Yiran Qian Features a Minimalist Design
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Bright Minimalist Time-Tellers
Bright Minimalist Time-Tellers
Uniform Ware Watches Are Stunning and Simple
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Black Hole Wristwatches
Black Hole Wristwatches
The SF View Concept Watch is a Minimalist Sci-Fi Tribute
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Simple Invisible Timepieces
Simple Invisible Timepieces
Minimalist Analog Watches Tell Time Through Your Skin
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Faceless Time-Tellers
Faceless Time-Tellers
The Revolutio Watch by Mickael Chrost Shows the House and Minute Stealthily
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