Smarter and sustainable: Top 8 aluminium watch designs

The aluminium industry is making constant advancements in promoting the environmental efficiency of its production. The use of aluminium is highly encouraged for multiple end-use industries. Sustainable and environmentally conscious packaging solutions drive the demand for recycled aluminium in the packaging sector. Aluminium's high demand and wide variety of applications are evident, especially in light of recent developments and explorations in the packaging field. From construction to automobiles to other usages like smartphones, watch bodies, furniture, and dresses, the aluminium industry is constantly promoting its production's environmental efficiency. Sustainable and environmentally conscious packaging solutions drive the demand for recycled aluminium in the packaging sector.

Talking about watches, many companies have started using aluminium in their devices. Like the collaboration of Hublot with Nespresso has resulted in the creation of Big Bang Unico Nespresso Origin, a watch which not only contains aluminium but also coffee grounds. Below is a list of such unique initiatives carried out by the companies promoting aluminium –

1. Big Bang Unico Nespresso Origin

The Big Bang Unico Nespresso Origin, an outcome of the collaboration between Hublot and Nespresso, is a timepiece that exemplifies the values of innovation, excellence, and sustainability shared by both brands. Both brands have worked together to create the Big Bang from recycled aluminium coffee pods and grounds. The 42mm bezel casing, pushers, bezels and crown of the watch featured recycled aluminium and a recycled Eco-Titanium frame. The aluminium used for this 200-piece limited edition watch is anodised in a brilliant emerald green, evocative of the Master Origins Peru Organic capsule.

2. MB Viper watch

Bremont introduced the new MB Viper watch with an orange anodized aluminium bezel, a Grade 5 titanium shell with a matte black protective carbon coating, and a rhodium-plated solid tungsten rotor. The watch was inspired by military motifs and has fighter aircraft features. The Bremont MB Viper concept watch is a limited edition of 300 timepieces with a prominent instrument pilot's watch look.

3. Watch D2

Dizo, the first brand in realme's TechLife ecosystem, unveiled Watch D2, its newest range of aluminium-framed smartwatches. The brand's most cheap smartwatch has a 1.91-inch display with a maximum brightness of 500 nits and a hybrid aluminium frame. The watch has detachable straps and an aluminium and polycarbonate shell that is sturdy and lightweight on the wrist. According to rumours, the D2 includes over 150 watch faces and over 120 sports modes, including gymnastics, dancing, taekwondo, horseback riding, disc games, skipping ropes, and more.

4. Versa 4 from Fitbit

Fitbit Versa 4 fitness watches provide 40+ activity modes and enable customers to check their health information in real-time. Other intriguing features of the platinum aluminium or waterfall blue version include replying to text messages and alerts immediately from the watch using a short preset answer or voicing the reply into the Versa 4. The watch also has an aluminium casing and clasp and a flexible band similar to those seen on many sports watches. It is also available in graphite aluminium, and copper rose aluminium. The Versa 4 also monitors the user's breathing rate, heart rate, night-time skin temperature, and SpO2 while sleeping to provide an overall picture of their health.

5. Apple Watch Pro

Apple Inc., an American multinational technology company specialising in consumer electronics, is expected to release its next edition of the Apple Watch, the Apple Watch Pro. According to sources, the much-talked-about watch will only be offered in aluminium and stainless steel rather than titanium. The aluminium version is also believed to be available in midnight, starlight, and product (Red) colour options, although the stainless steel version may only be available in silver and graphite. While titanium and ceramic were options for the Apple Watch from Series 2 to 7, aluminium and stainless steel remained the most popular and fiercely debated watch materials. Apple utilised recycled aluminium for around 59% of their aluminium in 2021.

6. Orient's Mako Line

Orient's Mako Line now flaunts four new models, with an upgrade featuring sapphire crystal glass and Arabic Numeral Indices. These models are perfect for sports, outdoor activities, and casual wear. The Orient Mako models all feature a bezel plate with six grooves that match the dial colour. On the aluminium plate of the bezel, two different colours are separated by the triangular and 15-minute markers: light blue and blue, light grey and grey, Bordeaux and brown, and beige and green.

      7. Lora2 smartwatch

Kieslect, the most popular smart calling watch company, has celebrated its eighth anniversary with the Lora2 and Ks Pro smartwatches. The Lora2 woman watch is composed of recycled aluminium, making it a lightweight and delicate accessory. So, use this watch to show off your minimalist style and add a subtle touch to your outfit.

       8. Bulgari

Bulgari unveiled the Aluminium Chronograph collection, which is now available in an all-black style and has a new movement, Calibre B381. The iconic black-and-white chronograph, which is part of the aluminium and rubber return trio, has also been updated with the newest mechanical self-winding movement B381. Both variants now have a slightly bigger 41mm casing as opposed to 40mm.

Aluminium's low density, lightweight, corrosion resistance, and high thermal conductivity are some of its primary features, but what makes the silvery-white metal popular is its 100% recyclability, which reduces carbon emissions and promotes a circular economy.