How will today’s vintage reissues age? Will they ever be considered vintage watches in their own right?
I’ve been tempted by so many of the vintage reissues in recent years, but one nagging question has always prevented me from pulling the trigger, namely: Will they stand the test of time?
Obviously, the watches that inspired them have already proven to have appeal and relevance decades after their production. But what about today’s modern reproductions? Will they be sought after by collectors in three or four decades? I have a hard time picturing vintage reissues on the auction block alongside their original counterparts. What do you think?
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Rick
Canadian watch enthusiast with a penchant for vintage tool watches from the 60s and 70s. IG: orangehand77
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hard to tell. Maybe this current period will be known as the age of vintage reissues and faux lume lol
Very good question, I feel like they will never have the same level of desirability as the original vintage models. Overall I dislike when brands come out with older models and purposely "age" the watch with custard lume or a faded dial; It just seems a little too forced. I mostly like my watches new or vintage. Not faux vintage.
I wish brands would release models in their original vintage proportions but with a modern movement inside. I want to feel what it would be like to buy some of our favorite vintage models as if they were brand new. No signs of aging.
They are the "Stray Cats" of the watches. Looks and feels old but new and hip, i.e. good and bad in their own right. Everything, when old enough, will be vintage.
In 30 years, it will likely be called the likes of "vintage neo-vintage" since the vintage reissues in that time will be neo-vintage of today.
Interesting question, I think they will age well for the most part as it's a sincere homage to the past but I reckon some will see them as gimmicky in the future.
the vintage reissues which will age better than others may be the Oris 65 and the Seiko 62 Mas because they are as much tribute as homage
Hard to say. People often turn away from things that their parents liked. Interest in watches might be limited in 30 years time.
Hard to say. People often turn away from things that their parents liked. Interest in watches might be limited in 30 years time.
Hope you’re right. Would love to pick up my grails for pennies on the dollar one day!