We found that “homage watch” has been the main trend in watch field these years, which are modern replica watches explicitly designed to recall a special model or family from a brand’s past. Since vintage watches become more and more popular, contemporary watchmakers are trying their best to design new collections on their former all-stars. There is no doubt that the results can be incredible once done well. To follow the trend here we collect few samples for your reference.
Cara Barrett – Omega Seamaster 1948 Limited Edition
The limited edition was showed stunningly at Baselworld this year. Omega created two vintage-inspired collections to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Seamaster. Each has a 38mm steel case, a domed crystal, and a METAS-certified movement. In the metal, these watches are quite graceful and do a great job of being modern interpretations of a vintage classic. In general, Omega produces far more sporty watches under the Seamaster collection which are very beautiful, vintage-inspired timepiece also refresh your sight.
Jon Bues – Mido Multifort Datometer
With just 1,918 pieces, this limited edition was designed to mark Mido’s centenary this year, which is not only one of the best-looking vintage homages of this year, but also one of the most attractively priced, at just $1,350. Aesthetically, this 40mm automatic replica watch with pointer date certainly gets the early-20th-century look right, even with its larger case size. The case itself is also rather slim at 11.85mm, which means that it really does wear like a dress watch. What’s more, the movement inside is one of very best affordable calibers currently being offered by the Swatch Group, a modified ETA automatic with a full 80 hours of power reserve. If I have one cavil, it’s that the Multifort Datometer watch features a gold PVD case. It would make us excited to see a simple steel version of this watch for the same price or even less.