The glory days of shiny silver-colored watches
with simple designs and the steady rise in popularity of solar movements.Watch trends in the 2000s


In the 2000s, silver-colored watches made of stainless steel or white gold were at the peak of popularity among both men and women, and the evolution of design expression with the introduction of CAD made possible rounded, streamlined forms and full flow designs integrating the case and bracelet. Such simple, clean designs worked well with silver colors, and were often paired with sporty-looking black dials for men. The late 2000s saw the introduction of solar-powered and solar radio-controlled movements, which, along with the Kinetic, increased demand for watches that did not require periodic battery replacement.









































































































































