As in the world of fashion, old watch trends inevitably tick around again. From the classically inspired pieces of the 1930s to the flashy modern sports watches of the 1970s, there are countless 20th century models that look as good today as they did in decades past. Driven by collectors’ booming interest in old school designs, brands of all kinds are mining their archives for vintage gems and re-releasing them as neo-vintage watches with spruced-up movements and contemporary-sized cases. So, if you’re looking to add a dash of classic design to your collection, you’ll be sure to find something here that’ll stand the test of time.
GRAND SEIKO SBGW291, ($6,800).
TOP TO BOTTOM: BULOVA CHRONOGRAPH A, ($925) BREITLING PREMIERE B09 CHRONOGRAPH ($10,950).
PANERAI RADIOMIR QUARANTA, ($7,700).
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: OMEGA SEAMASTER 300, ($10,100), ACCUTRON ASTRONAUT, ($4,500), TUDOR BLACK BAY 58, ($4,750).
LONGINES FLAGSHIP HERITAGE, ($4,000).
TOP TO BOTTOM: GLASHÜTTE ORIGINAL SIXTIES PANODATE, ($9,800), IWC PORTUGIESER CHRONOGRAPH, ($11,000)
Photography: Nathan Lang (Rodeo Production)
Model: Callum Murphy (Elite Models)
Set Design: Zach Noftall (Plutino Group)
Styling: Haley Dach
Clothing: Atelier Munro
