11 Watches to Elevate Your Wrist

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The emergence of the smart phone has made watches almost obsolete. But, for accessorizing junkies, watches are less for telling time and more about making a sleek decorative statement on the wrist. And these days, watchmakers are more fashion-savvy than ever.

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Forget the days of bulky digital watches or plastic straps. The 11 watches below are graceful enough to serve as jewelry on their own; they also pair seamlessly with stacks of bracelets. Either way, you'll be as sleek as you are punctual.

Scroll down to check out some swoon-worthy timepieces and shop your favorites.

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Movado

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$346 (originally $495) available at shop.nordstrom.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Marc Jacobs

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$200 available at marcjacobs.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Armani Exchange

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$80 (originally $160) available at nordstromrack.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Michele

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$2,195 available at michele.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Emporio Armani

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$295 available at armani.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Michael Kors

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$195 available at bloomingdales.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Shinola

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$525 available at shop.nordstrom.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Daniel Wellington

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$179 available at danielwellington.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Kate Spade New York

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$325 available at bloomingdales.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Fossil

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$155 available at fossil.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Tory Burch

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$395 available at toryburch.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

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