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Those babies are safe :)
Sep 11, 2017,12:58 PM
I.e. not at any risk of not being valued
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Will the 1990s watches get 'rehabilitated' at some point?
By: KMII : September 10th, 2017-11:28
As we age and time passes, it is often the case that we start asking ourselves what we have been thinking in decades past (fashion, music, watch wise...). And then, at some later point, with some retro tinted glasses, we rediscover some reasons why not al...
Those you mentioned
By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : September 10th, 2017-11:36
Came after some of the best watches ever designed. Phidias has its uniqueness, but it's incomparable to the 222, for instance. There are many nice vintage watches made in 80s and 90s that are still underrated, but it depends whether those models are highl...
GP 8010 and VC Overseas 1st gen
By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : September 11th, 2017-05:01
Just to mention 2 watches with integrated bracelet. I've seen many names below, Daniel Roth is likely one the most underrated with his unique design. 80-90s have been decades with odd design, but there are many hidden gems. I like TV screen case, for inst...
Magic 80's and 90's!!!
By: cirotti : September 10th, 2017-11:40
Love the era and personally I find this Phidias very attractive....thanks for sharing!!
Absolutely!
By: KMII : September 10th, 2017-21:14
But also a brand that seems to have lost its way since...
Prefer the upper one...
By: KMII : September 11th, 2017-06:21
Although both are an example of things gone right in the decade
So do I.
By: chippyfly : September 11th, 2017-09:08
Only bought the bimetal on impulse when I saw it for sale while the all steel was away a long, long time for a service.
That I can fully understand :)
By: KMII : September 11th, 2017-09:53
Always a dangerous situation for me when taking watches in for a service. Often I return with more than I left
No. [nt]
By: Dr No : September 10th, 2017-12:33
So a propos, I have been thinking about 1990s horology for some time
By: Joepny : September 10th, 2017-12:38
We must be on a mind meld. 😉 I think if we take a retrospective look at the era of the 90s in another decade or more, its significance will be more obvious. It was the decade of upward transition, the brands came out of the crisis & had survived through t...
Very interesting points, Joepny!
By: KMII : September 10th, 2017-21:13
Sure, there have been pieces in the 90s that never fell in terms of acceptance - like the ones you mentioned. Looking forward to your post on decollage!
I suppose you may be right...
By: KMII : September 10th, 2017-21:08
But were let's say the 222, the RO or the Nautilus flying off the shelves throughout their lives, or did they also have 'slow' periods?
No there won't be, I will give you some examples
By: georgeszaslavsky : September 10th, 2017-22:52
Are the TAG S/El, 6000 and 2000 series considered as high grade or qualities watches? No, they have a basic eta movement with nothing exceptional in terms of quality, fit and finish. Same comment with the 1984/2008 chronomat, sure it is a classic but it u...
I hope so, but then again I don't hope so
By: Arie - Mr Orange : September 10th, 2017-16:54
If my Quartz Omega Constellation steel/gold watch will be accepted again would be a good thing someway...on the other hand it could be the worst thing that could happen!!! So let's say: NO
LOL 😂
By: KMII : September 10th, 2017-21:05
Now you need to show a picture of your Constellation, Arie
No, because there won't be parts for these orphans
By: cazalea : September 10th, 2017-21:10
Speaking as one who's owned a bundle of them and still has a few. The styles are quirky, the engineering wasn't as good as today (or Rolex, or AP). Sorry, I don't think so.
That's an interesting additional facet...
By: KMII : September 10th, 2017-21:17
Were efficiencies higher in the 90s already, so few spares lying around, when compared to previous decades? Or will repairs simply cost disproportionately much compared to the value of the pieces?
I wil agree with you on some points
By: georgeszaslavsky : September 10th, 2017-23:01
Rolex introduced the cal 3135 back then in 1988 which is now a golden standard among watchmakers and in watchmaking in general. This movement kicked to the curb all of its competitors whether it came to robustness, durability, accuracy and service interva...
The 90s weren't all crazy bad.
By: Bounce781 : September 11th, 2017-01:49
- Audemars Piguet Star Wheel - Daniel Roth's Breguet designs - Gerald Genta designs - Ebel primero's Just some of my favourites
Some never fell out of favor...
By: ztirual : September 11th, 2017-12:40
Dufour (the Duality for instance ain't too shabby...) , Journe, Andersen, Prezuso to name but a few... The foundation of much of that can be seen today in the world of independants (i.e.. the very best of watch making creation) was laid down in the 90's. ...
+1! [nt]
By: Ornatus-Mundi : September 11th, 2017-12:53
Well...
By: KMII : September 12th, 2017-07:20
A bit of a matter of when you were born and what you associate with it.