The next generation of vintage watches.

My recent blogs are mainly about the 90s.
It's nostalgic for people close to my age, including myself.
And you must have realized that you have become “vintage” (lol)
This time, we will talk about the next generation of "vintage watches."

Santos Garbe is very popular at our store.
It is said to have been released around 1979.
It is said that the watch is exactly the same as the year of my birth.
It's also a watch that feels very familiar.
Above all, in addition to its high design and practicality,
I think this is one of the few cost-effective watches that you can buy at an affordable price.

Early automatic watches had flat cases and bracelets with sharp designs.
After that, a quartz model will be sold in the mid-80s.
At that time, the overall design was rounded,
Its design continues to be passed down to the present day.
In that sense, the early automatic winding models have an even more vintage feel.
Personally, I also like the rounded designs of later years.

I looked into the details, but I can't figure it out.
Production of automatic watches has temporarily ended,
After that, it seems that it will be revived with a case shape similar to the quartz model.
At that time, the design of the dial was redesigned,
It will be reborn with a more "modern" look with guilloche carving.
After that, the 20th anniversary model of Santos Galbe will be sold.



The one on the left is the 20th anniversary, the one on the right is the regular model.

Although it gives a slightly luxurious impression,
This was probably sold in 1999.
Yes, this design was adopted in the 2000 millennium.
Even after 20 years, it doesn't feel old at all.

After 20 years, most items can be considered vintage.
In a sense, the design was completed at this point.
After that, most of the time you will change the size, so
It is extremely unlikely that anything new will emerge from now on.
In addition to size, change the machine at most.
It's just to improve the functionality of the bracelet etc.
These are already being done.

Our store rarely handles watches from this era onwards.
Well, I only deal with things from the eras that I have a fondness for or connections to, so
Santos 100 and Santos Galve XL sizes will no longer be available.
On the other hand, if it is a watch up to this age,
You can dig deeper into the fun of watches themselves,
Above all, the size and impression are the best when you put it on.
I think that part is somehow important.

Actually, these two will be undergoing maintenance from now on, so
It will be a while before it will be available in stores,
As we get older, watches from this era gradually become vintage items.
This is a watch that can be said to be the "next generation vintage watch".
I think it's a good idea to take a proactive approach and select watches that are up to this point.

The child born in 2000 is 20 years old this year.
As the younger generation gets older, they will eventually become vintage.
At that time, our generation will become an antique.
No matter how the world changes,
It is my belief that "classic" music is timeless.

The rules of attire will basically remain the same,
Choosing a watch to match your outfit is no different.
Wouldn't it be fun to choose a watch from the same generation as you?

So, once the maintenance is completed, we will introduce it on our homepage.
We look forward to hearing from anyone who is slightly interested!