I think some were quite successful, such as the MC Memovox and the Amvox I and II.
As to redo the past, well, quite a lot of modern watches have a strong link with the past: Master Calendar, Master Control, Master Memovox, well, most of them in the Master Line.
The Extreme is a different game, as well as the Duometre, indeed.
But the Tribute thing is another game, I agree.
It seems that the game is over, in terms of Tributes.
Best, Velo.
Nicolas