Overall the 1984 watches preserve the look and feel of the vintage originals – with the Black_Div and Yel_Race being the most striking – but some of the designs are compromised by modern conveniences, namely the addition of a date that sits awkwardly as a result of a larger case. They look suitably current, but some have more vintage vibes than the others thanks to their colours, namely Yel_Race and Rouge & Noir. Swatch has essentially done the same by reviving old design in the scratch-resistant Bioceramic case.īut because Swatch has been consistent in styling since its founding, the 1984 remakes can pass as a modern-day design. Such watches appeal to the enthusiasts who appreciate the nostalgic look backwards, combined with the quality and materials of modern manufacturing. Interestingly, the 1984 collection resonates with the broader, luxury-watch market, which frequently returns to past hits for easy remakes. Given the diverse and imaginative offerings at Swatch, it’s unusual for the company to reissue vintage watches, though it’s done a couple in the recent past. Instead of plastic as the originals were, the remakes have cases of Bioceramic, while the straps are made of bio-sourced plastic – making the entire watch a little friendlier to the environmental than the 1980s originals. Now Swatch is remembering 1984 with a quintet of watches, each a recreation of the year’s bestsellers, but with a twist. The oversized watch indicated the time and three pieces of information: “Swatch”, “Swiss”, and the retail price of “DM60”. To celebrate the occasion, Swatch constructed a 13-tonne, 162 m-long mega-watch and hung it from the front of the Commerzbank skyscraper in Frankfurt.Ī homage to London’s Big Ben, the giant clock was a brilliant publicity stunt that boldly announced the ambitions of Swatch. Cased in plastic and quartz, the Swatch watch was cheap, cheerful, and vividly colourful.īut it was a hit, with its unusual, funky styling making the Swatch a fashion statement – a million watches were sold in the first year. Launched in 1983 – with the driving force behind its conception being Ernst Thomke, the then-chief of movement manufacturer ETA – Swatch set out to be the antithesis of the traditional Swiss-made watch. We think that is very important for building comfort and trust to you as our customer and just says it all.Facebook Linkedin Twitter Pinterest Weibo Mail Instagram That being said, we have invested our own money in every single one of the watches we sell. These carefully selected watches are meant to last, whether it’s a small Vintage Omega Seamaster or a big Vintage Breitling Navitimer or anything just a bit different, leaving the lasting impact we admire so much. With more than 400 models on stock, we try to offer you a wide range of different Vintage Watches covering all decades. (Each watch has a product number right next to its price. Upon request and a scheduled meeting, single watches desired can be viewed in “real life” in Downtown Vienna, Austria. We are delivering all of watches world wide, tracked and fully insured. We are looking for all kinds of interesting models, ranging from beautifully preserved watches to abandoned timepieces which need a lot of fresh attention and craftsmenship in their restoration process. Our small team is searching countless hours to source vintage watches that we love and, of course, also wear ourselves daily. While being on your wirst these watches will accompany you throughout your career and witnesses the very key moments and successes of your life. We are specialised in restoring and selling vintage watches, in particular Vintage Omega models. Vintage Watches are timeless and exciting, no matter if you are buying your first watch or adding another timepiece to an already strong collection. Vintage Portfolio is a family owned business based in Vienna, Austria, Europe. – Welcome to the Vintage Portfolio Watch Shop.
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