Hidden Gems: Functional Vintage Watches

A 1970s Mathey-Tissot Chronograph With Tropical Dial, a 1967 Omega Seamaster 300, and more. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Today we've rounded up a group of vintage watches that are the perfect blend of classic looks, and practical functionality. They can go to any event, pair with any outfit, and are available right now in the HODINKEE Shop.]( A TRULY CLASSIC CHRONOGRAPH [Known by the collectors as the "squashed logo" this circa 1940s Heuer is pre-pre-Carrera and shows off the brand's ability to make a utilitarian chronograph decades prior to racing fame. It features a black dial, a luminous dial and hands, gilt writing, and engine-turned sub-dials that line up nicely with the central axis of the hands.]( THE QUINTESSENTIAL DAILY DIVER [From its utilitarian presence on the wrists of personnel in the British Royal Navy during World War II, to its current status as James Bond's go-to watch, you honestly can't go wrong with an Omega Seamaster. With a lengthy history that spans from the 1950s, it remains one of the most capable daily wearers ever made.]( AN EYE-CATCHING TROPICAL DIAL [This fan favorite from Mathey-Tissot features a reverse panda-style dial, with white sub-dials and a white tachometer scale around the dial. Most notably, the dial of this example has aged gracefully to a tropical brown tone which is stunning in the metal.]( TIMELESS SIMPLICITY [Image of 1960s IWC Automatic Ref. 804A]( 1960s IWC Automatic Ref. 804A [Image of 1960s Certina DS Ref. 346.825]( 1960s Certina DS Ref. 346.825 IWC Ref. 804A offers a clean aesthetic, a beads-of-rice-style bracelet, and a caliber 8541 ticking inside based on the brand's proprietary, and revolutionary Pellaton automatic winding system.]( [Simple, robust, wearable, and reliable, the Certina DS dates back to the 1960s and represents the core of the Certina diver lineup.]( [Check out our full assortment of vintage watches today in the HODINKEE Shop.]( PROTECT YOUR FAVORITE VINTAGE WATCH STAFF PICKS [Image of Longines Heritage Classic 'Sector']( [Longines Heritage Classic 'Sector']( [Image of The Cooper Unlined Leather Watch Strap]( [The Cooper Unlined Leather Watch Strap]( [Image of The Davenport Calfskin Watch Strap In Blue]( [The Davenport Calfskin Watch Strap In Blue]( [Image of Zodiac Super Sea Wolf 53 Skin 'Blue' ZO9211]( [Zodiac Super Sea Wolf 53 Skin 'Blue' ZO9211]( [Discover new and vintage watches, incredible content and an entire community by downloading the HODINKEE app.]( [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Email](mailto:shopnews@hodinkee.com) Disclaimer: All items are subject to availability. Prices subject to change without notification. Applicable sales tax and shipping costs not included. Products and offers may be withdrawn at any time. In the event of errors, typos, or omissions, this offer is void. This email was sent to {EMAIL} [Update your subscription preferences]( | [Unsubscribe from HODINKEE emails]( | [View in browser]( HODINKEE · P.O. Box 1129 New York, NY 10013 Copyright © 2022 HODINKEE, All rights reserved. ‌