If you love having a watch on your wrist – whether analog or smart, then you’ve reached the right place. A watch is one of the most important wearables you could own, and usually its an extension of you, your personality, and style. People often judge a watch wearer by his or her watch! And, designers are coming up with watches that not only provide perfect form and functionality but also manage to look super smart when we wear them. The options are endless, so to help you pick a watch that works best for you, we’ve curated a collection of innovative and cutting-edge watches that will cater to everyone’s unique time-telling needs and requirements, and also totally deserve to be on your wrists.
1. LUNAR,1622 Wristwatch
The LUNAR1,622 timepiece is designed to be a stunning tribute to the moon, and the efforts and endeavors of humans to visit and understand it. It has actual moon dust encased in its sleek watch body! Click Here to Buy Now: $599
Why is it noteworthy?
The dust inside the watch is collected from a moon meteorite, and it is placed within a vial at the 3 o’clock position. The watch features a detailed relief 3D print of the cratered surface of the moon on its face, including a homage to all of NASA’s Apollo missions, Neil Armstrong’s iconic quote, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
What we like
- Perfectly captures the intricate details of the lunar surface via 3D planet mapping
- Available in three variants for users to pick from
What we dislike
- The watch comes with a default metal strap, which needs to be upgraded to a leather strap.
2. Orb
Dubbed Orb, this concept smartwatch features timekeeping, health tracking, real-time notifications, and video calling. It works perfectly for people of all ages, owing to its optimized size.
Why is it noteworthy?
The contoured watch face can be customized with any number of digital dials, but the inherent dial comes with monochromatic hour and minute hands. This is matched with the light grey metal casing, and a translucent watch strap which adds a hint of spice to the minimalistic aesthetics of the smartwatch. The caseback has the Orb branding of the wearable to go with the overall design theme.
What we like
- Minimal + clean aesthetics
- Designed for people of all ages owing to its optimized size
What we dislike
- It’s a concept, so we don’t know how the actual product will turn out to be
3. Big Bang Tourbillon SR_A
Hublot collaborated with British artist Samuel Ross and released a brand new unique watch called the Big Bang Tourbillon.
Why is it noteworthy?
Called the Big Bang Tourbillon SR_A, this limited edition $127,000 mechanical tourbillon watch is 44 millimeters of incisive craftsmanship, using gorgeous micro-blasted titanium throughout the body and selectively-colored rubber in the straps and on the crown.
What we like
- Made with precise incisive craftsmanship
What we dislike
- Staggeringly expensive, hence a niche product that not everyone can buy
4. Montoir Dive Watch
Montoir Watches unveiled their first watch called the Montoir Dive Watch, which perfectly captures the beauty of Scandinavian minimalism, with classic Eurocentric styles.
Why is it noteworthy?
The watch captures Montoir’s obsession with the Swiss Alps down to the French Riviera. The watch is a contemporary masterpiece, with a design that simultaneously feels classic, modern, and timeless.
What we like
- Combines craftsmanship with affordability
- Sports recycled FKM (fluoroelastomer) straps
What we dislike
- No options for personalization
5. Casabo’s Casio Concept
Casio’s reputation in the watch industry is impeccable, and it has impressed us with amazing timepieces amped with mind-blowing form and functionality through the years. Casio’s design language and philosophy have been well-cemented and easily identifiable by now. However, industrial designer Alex Casabo decided to play around with that, but only just a little.
Why is it noteworthy?
Alex Casabo’s stunning translucent watch render is defined by a transparent ice-like dial and a sturdy stark-blue strap. Hints of blue run through the uber-cool watch. Casabo has managed to retain the essence of Casio’s design language, with his own fresh twist.
What we like
- Gives a refreshing twist to the classical Casabo design
What we dislike
- It’s a concept, so we are unsure what the final product will look like
6. ScanWatch Horizon
The ScanWatch Horizon by Withings looks like a luxury diver watch but is essentially a fitness watch. It is a health hybrid smartwatch that’s been inspired by luxury diver watches.
Why is it noteworthy?
The Withings smartwatch comes in a luxurious sapphire-glass casing. The cover has an anti-reflection coating, while the rotating bezel is set in stainless steel. Like a real diver’s watch, its bezel has laser-engraved markings to show standard codes of diving practice.
What we like
- The watch can be used underwater should you wish to use it while swimming or diving
- Stylish and elegant-looking timepiece
What we dislike
- The price is a little high
7. The Chronography 1 Utility – Limited Edition
Porsche Design released the Chronography 1 Utility – Limited Edition, which is an expertly designed watch that is supposed to be foolproof against normal wear and wear-like scratches.
Why is it noteworthy?
Porsche Design noted on its official product page that this is the company’s first use of titanium carbide – an incredibly resistant material typically used to treat industrial machines – in any of its watches. It’s not only for military pilots, though.
What we like
- Designed to be even more readable in dark environments than previous Porsche Design watch models
- Incredibly resistant with maximum precision
What we dislike
- The aesthetics may be too dull and unassuming for some
8. Diesel Hybrid Watch
Elia Pirazzo designed this stunning Diesel hybrid watch to perfectly capture Diesel’s design language and philosophy through the means of a powerful icon.
Why is it noteworthy?
He picked up cues from the watches Diesel created during the 80s and created a contemporary and stylish timepiece that truly reflects Diesel’s vision. The brown leather strap and the navy blue dial deftly complement one another, producing a watch that will elevate the user’s confidence and sense of self.
What we like
- Perfectly captures Diesel’s design language in a sleek and good-looking watch
What we dislike
- The aesthetics of the watch are a bit old-fashioned, so may not be preferred by those who like a modern look
9. Two Face
This innovative watch maintains the analog function but also offers smartwatch features. It’s an excellent option for those who prefer analog watches for the tradition, but do want modern functionality.
Why is it noteworthy?
The Two Face is an analog and smartwatch in one. It looks like an analog watch but comes with a number of smartwatch features. Inspired by the idea of flipping a coin, you can switch the face if you want to use either the analog or the smartwatch side.
What we like
- Doubles up as an analog and a smartwatch
What we dislike
- It’s still a concept, so not sure how functional the watch will be in reality
10. Just another Watch
Roger Bartra designed what he likes to call ‘Just another Watch’. This quirky little watch is simple and unassuming, and its very simplicity makes it stand out so beautifully.
Why is it noteworthy?
Bartra chose a bright yellow color for the look, and a stark white dial to complement it. The ‘Just another Watch’ lets the true elements of a watch simply shine through you, without any extra or unnecessary bells and tassels. The knobs and buttons on the watch are big and chonky, giving the watch a rather playful aesthetic.
What we like
- Playful and whimsical watch to give a fun touch to your everyday routine
What we dislike
- The watch doesn’t have any unique functionality and seems to be only aesthetically interesting
