We’ve Narrowed Down the Best Skinny Watches for Layering Up and Down Your Arm(s)

If you’re old enough to vividly remember the 80s, you most likely recall Swatch watches. The colorful timepieces were real statement makers and their cheap price tags allowed almost everyone to stock up on the must-haves that feature easily removable straps thereby allowing users to seamlessly switch their Swatches. (Say that five times fast.) The next totally necessary step involves stacking them, practically covering wrists and even further up on arms. Those days are long gone, although Swatch is still around, but the concept of layering watches is showing signs of a major comeback. Which means skinny watches are about to be in high demand.

Just like the still Instagram-popular method of layering necklaces, layering watches is a bit of an art form. Mixing metallics is not only permitted, it’s actually preferred. Same goes for combining differently colored faces, from electric purple to pops of pink to a muted maroon and even a bluish classic zigzag pattern courtesy of Missoni. Alternate shapes by working in ovals, circles, rectangles and even squares. Are you the type of person who gets bored quickly? There’s no shame in your game. Simply go with Tory Burch’s Miller Watch gift set boasting interchangeable top rings in a variety of stellar shades. Or check out Vivienne Westwood’s Orb Button Watch with a sliding split case.

One of the easiest ways to achieve that sleek look is by employing bracelet-style watches. Fortunately, they’re not that hard to find. See Tory Burch, Missoni and Vivienne Westwood’s respective takes mentioned above. There’s also Movado’s museum-worthy bangle, Versace’s La Greca Watch and Swarovski’s unapologetically flashy number, just for starters. Try teaming them with leather-strap selections in order to break up the monotony.

Many people treat watches as investment pieces, but thanks to the current state of the economy, that’s not really an option right now. Especially since quite a few of us rely on our smart devices, including cell phones, to figure out exactly what time it is. So our best of list includes pieces beginning at a relatively reasonable $36. At the risk of sounding like a bit of a broken record, feel free to oscillate between inexpensive and slightly more expensive styles.

Keep reading to discover the most stylish skinny watches for telling time or for serving as arm and wrist candy.