...and here's part two of the same article: $1,000-$3,000 https://wornandwound.com/nostalgia-m...1000-and-3000/
Apols if this was posted here by someone else back in April when it dropped on W&W but I've just come across it. Some really interesting things in here. The Doxa Sub-200 would be my choice, albeit wary of the apparently not very good lume. Never owned a Junghans either, and this has reminded me that as I need a dress watch again I should probably have a look at them used.
https://wornandwound.com/nostalgia-m...es-under-1000/
...and here's part two of the same article: $1,000-$3,000 https://wornandwound.com/nostalgia-m...1000-and-3000/
good general reading - thanks for posting
Thanks for that - not really a reissue fan, then realise I do have one in the Turtle, which I've been wearing today. It really is a fab watch
I wish seiko would reissue some of their classic 70s chronographs. Some really iconic stuff in that corner of their back catalogue.
If they could start with the 6139-7100 that would be great.
They did an amazing reverse panda quartz chrono
It's the more affordable reimaginings I'd be all over. Either a pogue or a helmet would do me.
What movements do seiko have in their current line-up which would fit the bill though?
Is there a single subdial, day-date automatic chrono?
I doubt it TBH.
The modern "reissues" are driven by modern movements and the 6138/9's have been out of production for decades.
I don't think Seiko would completely restart production of a complicated chronograph movement for something that would be expensive and perhaps not that popular.
They could of course have them driven by quartz movements but I think that would defeat the object.
Cheers,
Neil.
Agreed - I didn't mean they'd restart production of an old movement, I meant they'll find something they've got, and alter the reissues to make it fit; coz they've got so much "got" to choose from.
It wouldn't be my preference, but I'd probably accept a reissue with a quartz movement.
Something with some horological interest, preferably.
They could even do what a lot of the microbrands do with chronos nowadays and offer both a quartz and auto option at different price points.
For me, the key would be a relatively faithful reissue in terms of dimensions, dial layouts, etc.
I also absolutely don't mind if they have prospex branding.