Watch trends 2019 – a look back

Looking back (2019): this article describes watch trends from 2019. The images and models are from the range available then.

Watches are increasingly becoming part of your outfit. This wonderful accessory can instantly change your whole look. A watch can be an understated accessory that completes a style, emphasise luxury and sparkle, signal status or help create an effortlessly chic hipster look.

The choice is wide, and navigating this world can be confusing. The first recommendation is always to buy a watch you like, so it brings enjoyment and stays with you for years. If you want something special, innovative and fashionable, it helps to see what is in style and what new ideas are available.

What was fashionable in 2019?
Here are the main watch trends of 2019.

Blue

Blue had a very good year: a favourite with everyone, it also drew admiring looks from watch enthusiasts. Grey and white dials took a back seat, while different shades of blue were in fashion. A blue dial is usually framed by a silver-tone case, but this is not a fixed rule.
Pictured: a Pierre Cardin men’s watch with a blue dial

Rose gold and salmon pink

As rose gold gained popularity in jewellery, accessories in matching tones also became popular. Rose gold was paired with champagne, brown, pearl grey and, of course, salmon pink, chosen as the colour of 2019.
Pictured: a rose-gold-tone Tommy Hilfiger women’s watch

Mixed styles

The influence of today’s fast-paced life can also be seen in watches. Watches that could go anywhere and look ‘appropriate’ in every situation were popular. From exercise to the office, then to a formal dinner. Dressier watches with silicone or fabric straps are a good example of this mixing of styles.
Pictured: a Laco men’s watch with a nylon strap

Vintage

Alongside the oversized watches that had dominated, small-case watches regained favour for their distinctive retro appearance. Vintage style was fashionable in women’s and men’s models alike.
Pictured: Casio Vintage women’s watch

Functional materials

In 2019, the watch industry placed strong emphasis on materials: carbon fibre, ceramic and other new materials. The aim was to make watches light and durable. Mesh bracelets, combining good qualities of metal bracelets and leather straps, and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal were also popular.
Pictured: a Swiss Military by Chrono men’s watch with a mesh bracelet and sapphire crystal