Art Deco was a popular architectural style in the 1920s and 1930s, combining geometric shapes and rich materials. You can see it in designs for the Chrysler Building or any building with those small, intricate designs. The Art Deco movement represented modernism and elegance: It was the Roaring 20s, after all.

Art Deco, however, isn’t just an architectural concept. It can be found in watch design as well, especially with bold details on the dial.

Here are some Art Deco designs in watches.


Bulova straight wind


Classic Bulova Art Deco watch


Cartier


Vacheron Constantine


Bulova Automatic


Panerai