The Green Dial Trend is Over - Here's What's Next - YouTube
The video explains that the popularity of green‑dial watches has run its typical 5–7 year cycle, which began around 2020, and it outlines the next directions in watch taste. A major long‑term shift is the rise of high‑end Chinese watchmaking, moving from a market that mainly consumed luxury pieces to one that also creates technically advanced, sustainable timepieces, while microbrands are increasingly taking over the entry‑level segment formerly dominated by Swiss manufacturers, offering in‑house movements and added complications. Looking ahead, the host predicts several emerging trends that could last another 5–7 years. Technical “engineer’s watches” are resurging, inspired by models like the IWC Ingenieur, and larger case sizes are coming back into fashion, with Panerai as a key example. Additionally, jump‑hour watches are gaining broader acceptance across both high‑end and more affordable brands, though designers continue to address challenges such as legibility and unused dial space.
