Our Best Vintage-Inspired Watches

Looking for a vintage-inspired watch to make you feel like you're travelling back in time? We have got you covered.

1. Tissot PRX 35mm Powermatic 80 - Blue 

If you're a fan of blue dials, take a look at the navy blue waffle dial on this retro-modern timepiece from Tissot. It pairs with an integrated stainless steel bracelet that ends with a butterfly clasp. Simple yet striking!

This slim watch is an upgrade of the Tissot PRX quartz model and has been fitted with the Powermatic 80 automatic movement, which promises a power reserve of 80 hours. It features a Nivachron spring for maximum precision and comes with a date window at 3 o'clock.

2. Hamilton American Classic Boulton Quartz

Hankering for a "movie star" watch? Try this 27mm Art Deco piece from Hamilton. It adorned Harrison Ford's wrist in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

A striking white rectangular tonneau dial enclosed in a gold PVD-coated steel case pairs up with a brown leather strap to make this stylish dress watch. The Arabic-style numerals and the sub-seconds dial at 6 o'clock elevate the look further.

The Boulton is available with a quartz movement under the hood, and ships with a stylish brown strap that pairs perfectly with the golden case and dial accents. 

3. Fears Brunswick 38 White

If you're all about understated elegance, the Fears Brunswick 38 is the perfect match for your wrist. Fears has brought back this graceful cushion-cased beauty from 1924, and we're thankful for it.

Our pick here features a hand-polished white lacquer dial with a handmade "Fears Blue" Bristol Leather strap. It's powered by the trusty Swiss-made ETA 7001 manual-winding movement. Each timepiece has a distinct number engraved on it between the lugs at 12 o'clock, making your watch unique!

The 38mm version of the Brunswick gives you a couple of other glorious dial options: champagne and salmon.

4. Dennison ALD Natural Wood Steel/Gold

A modern tribute to the classic Dennison cushion case, this ALD model captures the sophistication and flair of the 1960s.

Adding to its vintage charm, the watch features a natural wood dial with organic grain patterns and warm, earthly tones. It’s available with a choice of gold PVD or stainless 37mm case.

For fans of minimalism, the dial offers a clean canvas with only the Dennison logo on display. Add in the matching brown leather strap, and you’ve got a watch that balances nostalgia with modern simplicity.

5. Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze Blue Gilt

Love the vintage charm of the Baltic Aquascaphe? See it skyrocket in this sapphire-bezelled bronze/blue version that promises to acquire a lovely warm patina as it moves through life on your wrist.

This stunning 39mm diver with 200m water resistance is powered by the reliable Miyota 9039 movement. It features a dial with a sunray finish, Super-LumiNova-coated indexes and hands, and a perforated dive strap that keeps the vintage aesthetic intact.

If you want a trendsetting daily wearer that oozes old-school cool, head straight for the Aquascaphe Bronze Blue Gilt. 

6. Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

You'll find a few panda dial chronographs under $3000, but we suggest this 40mm cream version from Hamilton that has the three magic ingredients: style, story, and substance.

This sporty classic, based on a signature piece from the '60s, is powered by Hamilton's H-31 movement, which carries a power reserve of 60 hours.

The dial features two black azurage-finish subdials, applied luminescent hour markers, and a discreet date window at 6 o'clock—all enclosed within a black tachymeter scale. Wrapping up the retro look is the Milanese-style mesh bracelet made of stainless steel.

7. Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 3.6.9 Tropical

A modern evolution of a true classic, the Super Antarctic channels the legacy of the first Nivada Grenchen to ever conquer the Arctic Circle, while refining the 1950s original for today’s horology enthusiasts.

A tropical dial sets the tone, accented by Super-LumiNova on all the key markers. The subtle ageing on both the dial and hands gives it an unmistakably lived-in vintage appeal.

Keeping things ticking is the automatic Soprod P024, while the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal keeps everything looking sharp. On the back, a golden medallion offers a final flourish of heritage.

Bring on the nostalgia with these reimagined versions of classics. Experience these watches in person in our Melbourne Discovery Studio located on Collins Street.