You would think that with everyone being in lockdown for close to 6 months, fashion trends would come to a grinding halt. Trends, however, continue to come and go, styles constantly change and re-appear, in the world of fashion and accessories nothing is ever stationary. With summer almost over and a new season starting, now is the perfect time to revisit all the popular watch styles of 2020 and to try and predict what would be adorning everyone’s wrists come autumn.
Minimalist
Minimalism has steadily been rising in popularity for the last few years. Clean simple lines replace the bold patterns of the past. Minimalism didn’t become popular this year. It has been around for quite some time, more than most trends. Minimalism has been gathering speed due to the push to move towards more environmentally friendly and sustainable materials. And when people’s mindset and beliefs change, so does their style.
Bering Classic| Pebble | Brushed Silver | Square Dial | Silver Mesh
A fantastic example of a minimalist watch from an environmentally conscious brand is this Bering Classic Pebble model. Its silhouette is highly futuristic with clean lines. The case has an avant-garde shape and is made of brushed stainless steel. The crown is situated at the 2 o’clock position. Its mesh bracelet grounds the design and gives it a more tone down the contemporary appeal. The dial is white with only the thin black hands contrasting it.
Vintage
In the last few months, there has been a 1920s revival. The glitz and glamour of the Art Deco era have returned. Fashion brands all over the world are trying to surpass each other in the race to bring back the Golden Age Twenties. Look out as elegant geometric designs and vintage patterns will soon be sweeping the market.
Michel Herbelin Mens Esprit Art Deco Stainless Steel Mesh Silver Dial
Michel Herbelin has stayed ahead of the curve. This dazzling model epitomises the era beautifully. Its rectangular stainless steel case and mesh bracelet are polished. This is characteristic of modes of the time as polished high-quality materials were greatly sought after. The silver brushed dial adds a modern touch making the watch look ageless, not aged. The Arabic-numeral hour markers contrast the dial. A set of leaf-shaped black hands complete the design.
Rectangular
Similar to the return of Art Deco, rectangular watches have started making appearances in watchmaker collections more and more often. A rectangular case is a perfect combination of irregular and traditional. If you would like a timepiece which has a unique design but is still classic reach for one with a rectangular case.
Baume & Mercier Hampton Rectangle | Automatic | Black Leather | Silver Dial
Why not dabble in this exciting new trend with this Baume & Mercier Hampton model. The rectangular case has a distinct masculine shape. It’s made of stainless steel. The dial is silver-coloured and has a grained texture. The minute’s scale, indices are sword-shaped hands. The watch has a small second subdial, a day and date indicator and a date aperture. An exhibition case back showcases the automatic movement. The power reserve on the watch is 42 hours. The strap is made of black alligator leather.
Colourful
As an opposite to the minimalist trend of earlier in the year, the latter part of 2020 has given us colour. Both men’s and women’s watches have left behind the previously popular muted colour palettes. In men’s watches, there has been a significant increase in red and green models especially.
Tissot Luxury Powermatic 80 | Green Dial | Stainless Steel Bracelet
This Tissot Powermatic 80 mode is the perfect introduction into wearing bolder, more colourful watches. The strap and bracelet are made of stainless steel. Gold detailing runs down the middle of the bracelet. Its rounded bezel and crown are also gold PVD plated. The dial is truly eye-catching in deep forest green. Gold hand, indices and Arabic numeral hour-markers complete the design. A date aperture is featured at the 3 o’clock position and a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal protects the dial.
Which one out of these popular watch styles would you be willing to try out? Let us know in the comments below.
