A watch is as personal an accessory as it possibly can be. It is a direct reflection of the wearer’s style and personality. Some people have one staple watch that they wear regularly while others like to switch things up and usually have a couple of timepieces to stay on top of trends, which change quite frequently. Here, we bring you the top watch trends to watch out for.
- Vintage Watches
- Minimalism
- Smart Watches
- Collaborations
Vintage – The Trend that Never Goes Out of Style
There may have been a time when technological advancements and drastic changes in style statements and fashion trends may have put some watches in the undesirable category. However, old is gold and it has made a come back that is truly exemplary.
Look out for the classic, the retro look. Buy those leather straps and bring out the simple dials from the ’50s and ’60s. They are all the rage nowadays and some of the models are highly sought after by watch collectors. Not only do the classic watches exhibit timeless charms, but they are often horological works of art with a tonne of history, making them incredibly valuable.
Minimalist Style – The Less the Better
Most vintage styles are pretty minimalistic. However, minimal watches take simplicity to a whole other level. The no-fuss style has been making headlines as more and more celebrities and brands are endorsing the concept of less is more. In fact, there are quite a few up-and-coming minimal style brands.
However, if you really want to invest in a statement timepiece, you should look at some of the simpler models by big brands including Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe and more. High-end luxury watches are worth an investment for the long term.
Smart Watches
Though they’ve been around for a while, smartwatches remain in high demand, especially among health-conscious watch enthusiasts. They may not sport the accessory at formal events but they are definitely seen wearing them on jogging tracks.
These may not be a watch collectors dream, because the greatest curse of technological advancements is that they are created with the sole purpose to provide functionality until a superior, more advanced model takes over.
Collaboration and Limited Collection
The Most Important Among All Watch Trends to Watch Out For!
The latest watch trend noticed among luxury brands is collaboration. Last year, Hublot paired up with Takashi Murakami, a contemporary artist; Bulgari and MB&F paired up to create a truly unique timepiece, but perhaps the most popular collaboration was that of Patek Philippe and Tiffany.
The Patek Philippe and Tiffany Co Nautilus 5711 is a limited-edition watch featuring a blue dial co-signed by both companies. Patek will only make 170 pieces of the limited edition watch and they will only be available in selected Tiffany stores. The retail price of the watch is set at around $52,000.
However, in December, Phillips in collaboration with Bacs & Ruso put up the first-ever Nautilus 5711 for auction and it sold for a whopping $6.5million. If you are looking for an investment-worthy watch, look out for the Patek Philippe and Tiffany Nautilus 5711.
Pick Your Favorite Watch Trends to Watch Out For
That concludes our list of watch trends to look out for in the coming years. Whether you are a watch collector, enthusiast or fashion guru, we suggest you keep at least one vintage watch in your collection. At Theodore’s, we stock a wide range of vintage and modern timepieces, including an impressive collection of rare watches. Contact us for information or visit our luxury watch showroom in Knightsbridge, London.
