As the saying goes, fashion works in cycles — what was popular a few decades ago is now back as a bigger trend than ever before. For example, in 2015, we saw the resurrection of the 1990s, with choker necklaces and even inflatable backpacks making a reappearance.
These revivals can filter through into all aspects of fashion, including watches. With a growing demand for retro and vintage-inspired watches, Babla’s Jewellers has chosen our must-have old-but-new watches for 2016. Read on to find out more…
Casio Retro Watches
It’s hard to believe that a watch that costs so little could become such an icon of watchmaking. The Casio F-91W, however, has taken the world by storm since it was launched in 1991. At the time, Casio was creating ‘information device[s] for the wrist’; increasingly complex wristwear featuring everything from calculators to calendars.
The F-91W boasted a stripped back design and it is this simplicity that has seen the design remain unchanged and ever-popular. To this day, the watch still remain popular with young fashion followers and those requiring a simple, dependable timepiece.
Casio Digital Watch F-91W-1YER
Casio G-SHOCK Watches
Not content with having just one entry on our list, Casio unveiled their range of G-SHOCK watches in 1983. As the name suggests, the watches were designed to resist impact and damage—a ground-breaking feat at a time when watches were considered fragile, delicate items.
With a triple protection design for the parts, case and module, the watch quickly became synonymous with durability, functionality and strength. G-SHOCK watches have continued to evolve and now include numerous handy features, including a dedicated Baby-G range for women.
Casio G-Shock Watch G-7900A-4ER
Swatch Watches
Due to their innovative, ever-changing designs, it’s difficult to pinpoint an iconic Swatch design. Rather, the whole range has garnered an enviable legacy as its global success continues to grow.
Swatch was created as a product of the belief that a person didn’t have to stop at owning one watch. Instead, the brand’s mantra was that a timepiece should reflect a person’s individual style — it was a talking point that triggered an emotion in the wearer.
With an iconic plastic construction, the watches are renowned for being accurate, shockproof and — above all — unique.
Swatch Original Gent Peppercane Unisex Watch GW166
Looking for a retro watch? Take a look at our Swatch and Casio collections to find the perfect vintage-inspired timepiece for you.