The end of the year is fast approaching, and it’s about this time that the questions begin. “Hey Cam, what watches do you think we’ll see next year?” And although I’m not one to usually speculate – mainly because the watch industry is an infamously secretive place and I hate being proved wrong – by looking back at the past few years, it’s easier to paint a picture of the future by exploring the themes and trends we can expect to see continue and emerge when the new-release season begins. More green Without a doubt, one of the biggest trends of the last few years is a blue-coloured dial. And while the use of the accommodating shade shows no sign of slowing, its greener offspring has begun to make itself known in the industry. Green may not be quite as adaptable as blue, but there’s still plenty of versatility to the colour. From sober dark hues to iridescent stunners. More serious watchmaking from non-watchmaking houses “Fashion watch” was once a pair of dirty words in the time-telling industry. Not anymore however, with couture brands like Bulgari, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès introducing some straight horological fire the past few years.…
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