In 2024, many watch brands are going back to basics. Popular watch classics get a modern facelift and find their way back to our wrists as the Back to the Roots watch trend. 

The secret of the trend? The finest materials and a simple but cleverly designed dial transform the models from IWC and other brands into wristwatches whose design seems familiar and yet surprises us with its modernity. The classic watches of tomorrow are available with a leather strap and a stainless steel or gold case, or made entirely of stainless steel. On the dials, legibility is paramount: classic baton markers are just as common as Arabic numerals. Tried and tested complications also feature prominently: in addition to chronographs, the reinterpreted classics include models with a small seconds subdial or date display.

Classic Watches and Watch Trends at Wempe

There is hardly a watch trend that suits Wempe better than the 2024 Back to the Roots watch trend, because it combines the new with the tried and tested. A combination that is also reflected in our carefully selected range of watches. In addition to traditional brands such as Jaeger-LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin, you will also find young brands such as Nomos Glashütte. Every year, we also track down the most important watch trends for the coming year, regardless of the brand. In 2024, trends such as “Back to the Roots” and “Yellow Gold” will focus on reinterpretations of proven classics. At the same time, things will get wilder and more colorful. We are going to see multicolor watches with colored dials, crowns or straps and cotton candy watches with brightly colored dials.

Watch Service at Wempe

The new classic watches are timeless and can be worn every day, on any occasion and with any style of clothing. However, since time also leaves its mark on wristwatches, we at Wempe offer a comprehensive watch service in our showrooms and in our own independent watch repair workshop. Whether your classic watch needs a thorough cleaning, a battery change, or a repair: it is always in good hands with us.