PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1908667
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1908667
The U.S. watches market size was estimated at USD 10.67 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $15.37 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2025 to 2033. A strong demand across all price tiers, driven by brand-conscious consumers seeking luxury, mid-range, and affordable mechanical and quartz watches for style, gifting, and investment purposes, drives the market growth.
A key ongoing trend in the U.S. traditional watches market is the growth of direct-to-consumer online sales by both heritage and mid-tier brands, with companies like Christopher Ward, Seiko, and TAG Heuer expanding e-commerce channels, offering full collections, limited-edition releases, and easy home delivery. This trend caters to younger, digitally engaged buyers while reducing reliance on physical store expansion.
Strong demand from high-net-worth consumers continues to drive growth in the U.S. traditional watch market. Collectors and style-conscious buyers are attracted to heritage Swiss brands and complicated mechanical watches that serve as status symbols and investment pieces. Brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet dominate the ultra-luxury segment, with limited-edition releases and boutique experiences encouraging repeat purchases and sustaining high revenue contributions.
Mid-tier and accessible luxury watches also contribute significantly to market growth, as aspirational buyers seek well-crafted, recognizable watches without the ultra-luxury price tag. Brands such as Omega, TAG Heuer, Tissot, and Seiko provide a range of quartz and mechanical options across price tiers, appealing to buyers in urban centers like New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. Marketing campaigns, mall retail presence, and reliable after-sales service support consistent sales in this segment.
U.S. Watches Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the country level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the U.S. watches market report based on type, price range, end user, and distribution channel: