A Trio of Sport Watches With Roots in the 1970s and a Devoted Following

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Interesting read...

"We are living in the age of the stainless-steel sport watch, and there’s no end in sight.

For several years now, brawny steel models have been the hottest commodities in the market. As newcomers try to catch some of that momentum, a handful of classics that trace their lineage to the 1970s continue to evolve while staying as relevant as ever.

There was a time when a stainless-steel sport watch was a weekend watch intended for recreational pursuits—be it diving, driving, or just knocking around. These robust action heroes were purpose-built tools with enhanced water and shock resistance, perhaps with a soft iron core to protect the movement from magnetism, or a chronograph for timing events and tracking elapsed time. But come Monday, it was time to suit up again with a refined gold dress watch.

As modern lifestyles become ever-more casual, fashion dos and don’ts have dramatically shifted with the changing mores. So it’s hardly surprising that the steel sport watch moved into the everyday realm, equally at home in the boardroom and on the beach, and in high demand..."

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