Modern chronographs that mimic the classic models of the 1960s face a couple of problems. Whether made by Heuer, Breitling, Omega, or Rolex, until the introduction of automatic chronographs in 1969, the classic 1960s chronographs used manual-winding movements, in relatively small cases (say, 35 to 40 millimeters). However, in order to address current consumer preferences for larger watches and to incorporate modern automatic movements, most of the re-issues use cases that are in the 42 to 44 millimeter range. More troubling, however, to many vintage enthusiasts is the fact that today’s re-issues tend to be much thicker than the predecessors. I go from one display case to the next at my local watch retailer and am troubled by the shift from elegantly proportioned models from the 1960s to the lumps or blobs offered by many of today’s brands. These re-issues can sometimes have a whimsical or comical look, as a well-proportioned 35 or 38 millimeter watch is blown-up to the more popular 42 to 44 millimeter size.
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