The trend toward "Re-issues" of 70s and older styles

[docrwm]

There is a definite trend toward reissuing older designs. We've seen Eterna do it, Breitling has done it, heck lots of companies have brought out nice re-issues. Sometimes they are identical (not very often but it happens) and mostly they are slightly updated (i.e., newer movement, sized up a bit overall, etc.).

These, generally, appear to be hits. The sales of them seem to have been good (even in this economy). That is a very good reason to expect more re-issues in the coming year or so. I'm pretty certain that Basel will reveal a few more from the higher end companies this year.

So, here's a challenge for folks: What older, no longer in production, "Classic" watch that has not already been re-issued would you love to see one of the big makers come out with for Basel this year?

You probably already know what I'd love to see, I've said it many times in the past. Yup, I'd love to see Seiko come out with a re-issue of their classic '70s auto chrono lineup.

[jaw]

IMO you need look no further than pacifichrono's awesome collection for great retro fodder. Some of his latest acquisitions beg the question - Why the hell did they ever stop making these? As for upgrades a minor size bump to 44mm (and not 1 mm more) is all I would request. Everything else is already perfect.

[andrema]

Tom does have an awesome vintage collection!!

I only have one vintage, but don't wear it enough!

[docrwm]

Would be perfect if it had only Heuer. Would love to see it back almost exactly the way it was then.

[cali kid]

I'm with Doc on this one and would love to see Seiko bring back some amazing case's from the 70's with a couple MM extra on the size!

[docrwm]

Bell & Ross is launching a new collection with two lines: Vintage Original and Vintage Heritage. The collection is an homage to 1940s aviator watches. They are not exactly re-issues as B&R did not exist then, but I think its an extension of this trend toward vintage looking watches.

[porschefan]

more...

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/1/12/jaeger-lecoultre-revives-the-deep-sea-alarm-with-two-limited.html

[docrwm]

more...

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/1/12/jaeger-lecoultre-revives-the-deep-sea-alarm-with-two-limited.html

Not sure I like it when they artificially add patina but - Nice.

More info at:
http://jlc.watchprosite.com/?show=forumpost&fi=2&pi=4348178&ti=681148&s=0

[porschefan]

That black dialed B&R looks like one of the Hamilton Khaki line.

[docrwm]

That black dialed B&R looks like one of the Hamilton Khaki line.

It's a mix-and-match of a bunch of watches. The hands are classic Sinn hands, as you said the dial looks lifted from Hamilton, and case looks fairly generic. Nice overall, but nothing new there IMHO.

[porschefan]

That black dialed B&R looks like one of the Hamilton Khaki line.

...Nice overall, but nothing new...

Not a lot left to do cosmetically after a few hundred years of watch making.

I'm bored, no more watches for me. Nothing new under the sun. See ya all down the road.

[bodypeersur]

I'm bored, no more watches for me. Nothing new under the sun. See ya all down the road.

First...Tim...STFU!!!! Next, I really know nothing of older watches. Timex was the watch of choice when I was young and don't remember anything I'd want to see REBORN! Tom's collection is completely amazing.

[porschefan]

No, you STFU, Duff. :P

[jimyritz]

http://pippick.com/reviews/SpeedsonicReview.htm

Omega F300 Speedsonic---the blue dial is sweet......

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