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Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: sidestreaker on April 19, 2015, 11:19:08 AM
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Recently, there has been a few models on my mind that are dedicated to revival or tribute to some of the previous success of respective watch companies.
They brought back these old design and some are more faithful than others in various degrees in terms of appearance and design and very often offers improvements with new technology and caliber within them. These designs has proven to be timeless and still very relevant to watch collectors today.
Some of the examples are as follows:
(http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv272/sidestreaker/top_img_zps9fris0rn.jpg) (http://s691.photobucket.com/user/sidestreaker/media/top_img_zps9fris0rn.jpg.html)
(http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv272/sidestreaker/IWC-Portugieser-Hand-Wound-Eight-Days-Edition-ldquo75th-Anniversaryrdquo-5_zpskbewd7ns.jpg) (http://s691.photobucket.com/user/sidestreaker/media/IWC-Portugieser-Hand-Wound-Eight-Days-Edition-ldquo75th-Anniversaryrdquo-5_zpskbewd7ns.jpg.html)
(http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv272/sidestreaker/Jaeger-LeCoultre-Geophysic-watches-17_zpsxbfshxaw.jpg) (http://s691.photobucket.com/user/sidestreaker/media/Jaeger-LeCoultre-Geophysic-watches-17_zpsxbfshxaw.jpg.html)
Pictures are from various sources and copyright of respective owners.
The Seiko 62GS is probably the most faithful revival of the three above and is getting a lot of attention. I could go all day just staring the pictures all day on the web.
The SIHH 2015 has highlighted IWC's 75th ann 8-day manual Portugieser as the favourite release. This sends a message that some retrospect in their line is needed.
JLC's Geophysic is one of the classiest JLC I've seen so far and remains faithful as a technical watch with its soft-iron cage and beautiful proportion.
Most of these watches are almost always limited in production, which is the part I hate the most. I suppose that makes them even more valuable and better appreciated.
What other tribute or revival watches that you're eyeing on or got your attention lately?
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Since the jlc geopyhsics is brought up. I received a call to mention that jlc will be producing non-limited edition of the geopyhsics in two variation. One with date and another will be a world timer.
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OMG... that GS's casing and markers, I want! :Praying:
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Last month my watch sales lady in KLCC told me they have the JLC Geophysics LE in their store. Not sure if it's still available. Go check it out.
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SEIKO has been coming out with some revival watches using their old 7S26 workhorse.
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Since the jlc geopyhsics is brought up. I received a call to mention that jlc will be producing non-limited edition of the geopyhsics in two variation. One with date and another will be a world timer.
Good to know! Hope to see that soon.
I did get a chance to see the Geophysic, but not the stainless steel one:
(http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv272/sidestreaker/Timepiece/20141207_143537_zps8bym5nsh.jpg) (http://s691.photobucket.com/user/sidestreaker/media/Timepiece/20141207_143537_zps8bym5nsh.jpg.html)
(http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv272/sidestreaker/Timepiece/20141207_143449_zpsctsfx2jz.jpg) (http://s691.photobucket.com/user/sidestreaker/media/Timepiece/20141207_143449_zpsctsfx2jz.jpg.html)
Also the Portugieser
(http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv272/sidestreaker/Timepiece/IW5102/20150417_172446_zpsfc21urmk.jpg) (http://s691.photobucket.com/user/sidestreaker/media/Timepiece/IW5102/20150417_172446_zpsfc21urmk.jpg.html)
Now only itching to molest the GS....
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do you get to see the GS there ? do share pix and tell us how you feel about it :)
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do you get to see the GS there ? do share pix and tell us how you feel about it :)
Unfortunately no! I'm depending on others here to share that experience!
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(https://www.neueuhren.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/BBOris-Diver-65-02_733_7707.jpg)
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SEIKO has been coming out with some revival watches using their old 7S26 workhorse.
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Pillow shape...
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jRG5Wf3pbTU/VCPgPON264I/AAAAAAAAwdc/hyUV4lM4048/s1000/IMG_7342.JPG)
Hidden lugs...
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uau39uAVOLk/VSxdg4WhQhI/AAAAAAAA2e0/Y7FFkf4eBFI/s1000/IMG_3170.JPG)
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I just LOVE the Geophysic, and that new Oris is also super-sweet.
Before Seiko re-issued the 62 they did the 44:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1E87WfC98cQ/Ue5O6SSUpkI/AAAAAAAAPyA/BOQ6ajfhSnQ/s1600/Grand+Seiko+44GS+SBGW047+100th+Anniversary+%25283%2529.jpg)
Absolutely fantastic.
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Wow.. love the iwc, clean dial..
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Wow.. love the iwc, clean dial..
I can't take my eyes off it too. They've placed the power reserve on the back, which is a cool feature, keeps the dial clean. I like the small touch of the date window too. Also they brought back the old fonts.
(http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv272/sidestreaker/Timepiece/IW5102/20150417_214526_zpsniwwuuno.jpg) (http://s691.photobucket.com/user/sidestreaker/media/Timepiece/IW5102/20150417_214526_zpsniwwuuno.jpg.html)
(http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv272/sidestreaker/Timepiece/IW5102/20150417_214620_zpskrq8blee.jpg) (http://s691.photobucket.com/user/sidestreaker/media/Timepiece/IW5102/20150417_214620_zpskrq8blee.jpg.html)
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SEIKO has been coming out with some revival watches using their old 7S26 workhorse.
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Pillow shape...
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jRG5Wf3pbTU/VCPgPON264I/AAAAAAAAwdc/hyUV4lM4048/s1000/IMG_7342.JPG)
Hidden lugs...
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uau39uAVOLk/VSxdg4WhQhI/AAAAAAAA2e0/Y7FFkf4eBFI/s1000/IMG_3170.JPG)
Very nice!
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I just LOVE the Geophysic, and that new Oris is also super-sweet.
Before Seiko re-issued the 62 they did the 44:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1E87WfC98cQ/Ue5O6SSUpkI/AAAAAAAAPyA/BOQ6ajfhSnQ/s1600/Grand+Seiko+44GS+SBGW047+100th+Anniversary+%25283%2529.jpg)
Absolutely fantastic.
I just got into GS a bit too late, I suppose this is not easy to find even in the used market.
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(http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv272/sidestreaker/el%20primero_zpsl95uezdy.jpg) (http://s691.photobucket.com/user/sidestreaker/media/el%20primero_zpsl95uezdy.jpg.html)
Source: Bexsonn.com
It was almost rude of me not including the 1969 El Primero.
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(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/21/7c8c9bfff77ba90e428d73c1792b4a1b.jpg)
I have this three,
And I hope I can have this
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/21/db242a0596bfb5b2bdb1508e3b4b3cc1.jpg)
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I just got into GS a bit too late, I suppose this is not easy to find even in the used market.
They were only released a couple of years ago, and there are 2,000 of them, so I think if you were patient one would show up
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tufor heritage chrono
(http://www.watchonista.com/sites/default/files/watchographer/2914/albums/tudor-montecarlo-vs-tudor-heritage-chrono-blue.jpg)
(http://www.kronsur.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Tudor-heritage-01.jpg)
Laco B urh
(http://i32.tinypic.com/2zfvdxu.jpg)
Omega speedmaster mk2
(http://www.ablogtowatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Omega-Speedmaster-Mark-II-Coaxial-15.jpg)
sm1200
(http://cdn.fratellowatches.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/Omega-Ploprof-07.jpg)