If You Crave For A Vintage-Inspired Aesthetic, Capture The Exuberant Spirit Of The 1900s. With The Nostalgic Watch Design, Bound To Appeal To History Enthusiasts. So, Dive In For The Timepieces, With An Homage That Is The Retro-Inspired Beauty That You Didn’t Know You Wanted.
Watchmakers’ enduring love affair with the 1960s and 1970s shows no sign of slowing. Styles always come back around, and the current trend for vintage and retro aesthetic has not left watches untouched. Over the last few years, vintage-inspired timepieces have been all the rage, and it’s not just horological aficionados who have fallen for the retro trend. Recently, watchmakers themselves have been looking towards the past for some much-needed inspiration. And what they’ve come up with are so much more than simple reissues. By melding the romantic and nostalgic design cues of the past with modern technical prowess, they have made the perfect timekeeping devices both in terms of form as well as function. You are in luck as we have curated retro-inspired looking wristwatches for you to add a great vintage watch to your collection.
- OMEGA, Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m Co-axial Master Chronometer 38 mm
The Seamaster Aqua Terra is a superb tribute to Omega’s rich maritime heritage. This 38 mm model has a symmetrical case and crown in fully polished stainless steel along with a wave-edged design featured on the back. The sandstone dial, fashioned from brass, is lacquered and sun-brushed from the centre. Presented on a polished and brushed bracelet, with beautifully rounded links, this classic Seamaster is powered by Omega’s Co-Axial Master Chronometer calibre 8800. Known for its corrosion- resistance and high lustre after polishing, this material is the ideal choice for watches in both daily- use and high-stress situations such as diving and adventure.
- VACHERON CONSTANTIN, Patrimony Retrograde Day- Date
This exquisite, original 18 Karat pink gold watch features a rare combination of retrograde hand-type day and date display. Inspired by the designs of the 1950s, the hour markers and hands follow the gentle curve of the dial. Its delicate beads of diamond-polished gold subtly reflect the light and accentuate the sophisticated design of the watch. A nod to watches of the 1950s, the gold hour markers and minute hand are curved to slip between the one-millimetre space of the curved dial and sapphire crystal. This delicate operation requires care and expertise to avoid damaging the curved components.
- CARTIER, Tank Française Watch
Cartier has updated the Tank Française. Introduced in 1996, the Française brought a metalbracelet to the Tank family. The Française soon spread far and wide, becoming one of Cartier’s bestsellers. Sticking to the age- old adage about not fixing things that aren’t broken, Cartier has left the Française largely unchanged over the past 20-plus years. Lots of small changes that add up to a watch that’s a little more modern. It’s a formula that’s now worked with standard production pieces like the Tank Must and limited editions like last year’s Pebble. Alone, none of the changes above are particularly interesting, but together they create a watch that seems a little more sleek, sporty, and contemporary. Case and faceted crown in 18 Karat yellow gold (750/1000) set with 27 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.22 carats.
- ALANGE SOEHNE, 1815 UP/DOWN
With precision, perfection, courage, and modesty as its attributes, the 1815 watch family pays tribute to the founder of the Lange manufactory. Its outstanding legibility and individual, high-contrast design render it a contemporary watch. The dial design is subtle yet rich in detail, with no doubt most prominent feature of the 1815 is the railway-track minute scale. The sapphire- crystal case back reveals the character of the 1815. It shows a meticulously finished, precisely running movement, often with traditionally implemented classic complications that only few watchmakers today are capable of adjusting. Since an interest in self-winding watches only emerged at the dawn of the 20th century.
- PIAGET, Polo Date Watch
A new man’s model with a strong character, this self-winding watch has a casual elegance that is ideal for every occasion. Available with a polished and satin-brushed steel bracelet, merging perfectly with its curved case, this masculine luxury watch has contemporary lines and is remarkably comfortable to wear. Housed in a case- middle combining round and cushion-shaped forms in the purest Piaget aesthetic tradition, the blue horizontal dial. The 42 mm-diameter steel case, water- resistant to 10 ATM, displays an elegant interplay of alternating polished and satin-brushed finishes. As the ultimate aesthetic detail, the trotteuse hand is decorated with an openworked letter “P”, the symbol of the famous Swiss watchmaker.
- IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN, Portofino Automatic Day & Night 34
The Portofino Automatic Day & Night 34 features a charming day & night complication. A small disc at 6 o’clock indicates whether it is currently day or night. At noon or midnight, the sun or the moon will appear in the upper area of the display. This exclusive ladies’ watch features stainless steel case, a silver-plated dial, and gold-plated hands and appliqués. On the dial, twelve diamonds mark the hours. This timepiece is fitted with a taupe calfskin strap with a butterfly folding clasp. The strap has a natural and soft finish and boasts a contemporary, luxurious feel.
