70's style watch case shape??
70's style watch case shape??
What if any is the common name for the case shape of these 70's watches?
I'm really starting to love the retro shape.
Sorry Mr Rick I hope you don't mind me using your photo as an example, such a stunning watch (...off to ebay now to investigate availability!!)
I'm really starting to love the retro shape.
Sorry Mr Rick I hope you don't mind me using your photo as an example, such a stunning watch (...off to ebay now to investigate availability!!)
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Re: 70's style watch case shape??
Cushion cases.
Here's a classic article from the chuck Maddox resource: http://www.chronomaddox.com/heuer/artic ... ticle.html
Here's a classic article from the chuck Maddox resource: http://www.chronomaddox.com/heuer/artic ... ticle.html
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Mark
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Re: 70's style watch case shape??
The cusion case is coming back with some manufacturers - eg http://www.pageandcooper.com/autodromo- ... lack-dial/
Whilst not a patch on Mr Rick's Heure, I do rather like the look.
Whilst not a patch on Mr Rick's Heure, I do rather like the look.
Re: 70's style watch case shape??
Also called Pillow case.
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Re: 70's style watch case shape??
Personal thing, but I can't stand the majority of '70s cases, hands and dials. I like the Omega Dynamic but that's about it.
Yes, I know the Heuers are fantastic watches, and I'd love an early Carrera.
Yes, I know the Heuers are fantastic watches, and I'd love an early Carrera.
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Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
Re: 70's style watch case shape??
I agree 70's watches were not the most attractive, there were the exceptions and none more so than HEUER.Amor Vincit Omnia wrote:Personal thing, but I can't stand the majority of '70s cases, hands and dials. I like the Omega Dynamic but that's about it.
Yes, I know the Heuers are fantastic watches, and I'd love an early Carrera.
Re: 70's style watch case shape??
Most things were pretty bad in the 70's!Berkshire wrote:
I agree 70's watches were not the most attractive, there were the exceptions and none more so than HEUER.
I used to think the pillow/cushion case watches were awful but I'm slowly finding myself stopping and pausing at more 70's style watches when searching on Ebay etc. Especially that stunning HEUER.
It might be in part down to restoring and wearing Dad's old Omega. Used to hate the thing and thought it typical that that out of all the Omega's he could have bought and owned in the 70's it was this one!
Now of course its won me over.
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Re: 70's style watch case shape??
I'm a bit late, but glad you got your answers. No problem using the picture. Feel free.
Rick
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Various vintage Heuers
CW C8 Pilot MK I and II, 2011 and 13 FLEs, C5 B of B and Malvern Aviator MK II, C11 MSL MK I, C70 DBR1, C60 and C60 GMT, C9 Harrison, C9 Chrono, C10 Aviator
Re: 70's style watch case shape??
I like the "pillow" case shape...
but will admit it does say "70's".
but will admit it does say "70's".
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Re: 70's style watch case shape??
I grew up in the 70s and while there were many things to dislike about the design and styling in that decade the same is true of every other decade. I do like 70s watches and the cushion style, I especially like that lovely electronic Constellation. It's a cracker and I'm glad you're wearing your Dad's watch. It makes it even more special.
Re: 70's style watch case shape??
Remember these designs from living in the 70s - never owned one. Thought they were horrid.
Re: 70's style watch case shape??
Another "modern" watch that has that 70's pillow look is the Glycine Airman SST
See http://www.pageandcooper.com/glycine-airman-sst-12/
There is also a video link on that site where the shop owner gives his view of the SST
...there is a chrono version too, if you like those
See http://www.pageandcooper.com/glycine-airman-sst-12/
There is also a video link on that site where the shop owner gives his view of the SST
...there is a chrono version too, if you like those
Neil
...Current:
Rolex GMT MasterII; Omega Seamaster Vancouver; Breitling Aerospace;
Stowa Marine A10; Stowa Flieger;
2x C7-Rapide-MkII (IRR/BLK)
...On order: ...
...Wish List: Bremont ALT1-C; Tudor Black Bay; Sinn U1; another Omega
...Current:
Rolex GMT MasterII; Omega Seamaster Vancouver; Breitling Aerospace;
Stowa Marine A10; Stowa Flieger;
2x C7-Rapide-MkII (IRR/BLK)
...On order: ...
...Wish List: Bremont ALT1-C; Tudor Black Bay; Sinn U1; another Omega
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