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I feel like a lot more was possible back in the 90s and 2000s. Not just watches but cars as well. Look at the Audi S6 and RS6 with a V10 engine, the BMW E60 M5 with the V10 engine as well. Those were the golden days. Anything goes. Then came the regulations, co2, ... you name it and that was the end of it.
Looking at the 90s (or at least my sentiment) brands did what they think was best and they produced and developed and kept going. Often enough a hit or a miss. But those misses aren't actual misses looking back, they were too far ahead of time. Quirky and fun watches, annual/perpetual calenders, ... you name it.
Ever since the watch hype really gained traction around 2016-17 brands became aware, they looked at what the market wanted and asked and started playing that game instead of developing and making what they felt was right. It makes sense because I'm sure a lot of Swiss brands lost money in the 90s and 2000s because they made watches that no one asked for.
A shift from the 60's tot the 90's
n recent years, timepieces from the 1990s to early 2000s have gained remarkable popularity, even surpassing the demand for watches from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. While classic models from the mid-20th century remain iconic and highly valued by collectors, ...
I think it's the value more than the nostalgia. Not sure that many folks had a poster of a Daniel Roth or Cartier on their wall growing up.
The pricing of new and vintage have both gotten out of hand. Pricing is just too high and collectors and enthusiasts are moving to areas where there is still value. The attractive value proposition of neo vintage is a factor for cars as well, but I think ...
Yes, the influence of new generations
and maybe also the inevitable renewal of trends and the pleasure of shedding a new light on neglected pieces. Just my guess…
Fully agree in principle 👍🏻👌🏻
Add to this that some of the earlier pieces suffer from many issues (high pricing, connected to that a higher desire to try and make a quick buck with Franken pieces…), and it’s not a surprise. Just like with cars, what will happen is that the older piece...
Very plausible. PLUS we need to think 'fashionable' of today, and does Cash Rule everything (around me).
Would not be surprised to see more 1970's timepiece fashion / designs (perhaps resized larger) make a comeback. Looking forward to 1980s comeback, good times back then []~(￣▽￣)~ ...
Well... personally living in Miami during the 1980s means my 'vision' is a bit biased toward Miami Vice, Swatch, Square Grouper, etc..... :)
How about The Gilded Age, Art Deco, Minimalism, Retro-Futuristic, Space-Age, Romanticism, Erotic, Experimental.... in many ways i see style akin to music over the ages. Does it sing to your eyes... or ears. Does it please the human senses, or pique your i...
Well Said Sir👍 I hear you
I grew up in Kuwait in the 80s and spent my summers in the UK, Germany and Pakistan, seen the contrasts 😊 btw watching Miami Vice in 80s had a different vibe than watching reruns for sure, we were so inspired by it. Your Post reminded me of this
I believe you are absolutely right. It depends what era you grew up in
Images and events that captured your childhood are what resonate the most with you
I lost interest in modern watches when:
1- They reached the size of hockey pucks. 2- When people started paying more than $1,500 for a measly Nautilus.
Interesting view
When i see what i collected, i like modern and 50s and 60s. This have to do i have no interest in 70s quarts watches. Late nineties start 2000 brought very interesting watches. I prefer the year 10 watches, because to expensive then, now far more affordab...
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I feel like a lot more was possible back in the 90s and 2000s. Not just watches but cars as well. Look at the Audi S6 and RS6 with a V10 engine, the BMW E60 M5 with the V10 engine as well. Those were the golden days. Anything goes. Then came the regulatio...
IMHO, 90s where there is a revival of many Swiss watch brands and advertising start to be more globalized with intro to internet.
And couple with the different watch complications that different watch brands try to out do each others. It like the pinnacle of Swiss watch making after quartz criss 2 decades earlier.