Worn & Wound’s Favorite Reissues of 2017

If 2017 was any sort of indicator, the neo-vintage craze shows no sign of slowing down. It was a big year for reissues, with brands both high and low pulling from their archives to bring back something cool for enthusiasts of all stripes. So today, with the year winding down and 2018 just around the corner, we’re counting down 10 of our favorite reissues of 2017.

Longines Avigation BigEye Chronograph

A watch with inspirations shrouded in a bit of mystery, the Longines Avigation BigEye Chronograph is, as the story goes, a watch based on a ‘30s-era Longines that was brought to the brand by a private collector. Whatever its origins, the Avigation BigEye is one of 2017’s hottest releases, with the watch winning the Prize in the “Revival” category at the GPHG. Accolades aside, this retro-inspired chronograph stands on its own with a design you won’t really see anywhere else nowadays, with the enlarged “big eye” sub-dial at three and the elongated pushers stealing the show. Stay tuned for a review of this one on Worn & Wound.

Introducing the Longines Avigation BigEye Chronograph

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Sinn EZM1.1

Most would argue (while others would concede) that the EZM 1 is the Sinn watch. First released in 1997, the EZM 1 kicked off Sinn’s EZM series, an ongoing line of professional tool watches designed specifically to be used by Special Forces. The EZM 1, for example, was adopted by the German ZUZ, an elite commando unit.

But what makes the EZM 1 truly great is its iconic design, which perhaps best embodies the mantra that form should follow function. Utilizing the incredible and often under-appreciated Lemania 5100 chronograph movement, the EZM 1 eschews all other registers on the dial, only keeping the central second and minute hands for the chronograph. It’s a clear, purposeful, and frankly awesome design, and it’s this to-the-point aesthetic that has made the EZM 1 such a sought-out and collectible piece.

In 2017, Sinn unveiled a limited run of the EZM 1.1, a sequel of sorts that captures the spirit of its inspiration. Though slightly enlarged, it otherwise retains the design language of the EZM 1. And internally, you have a good substitute for the now-defunct Lemania 5100—Sinn’s SZ01 movement, which is the brand’s heavily modified Valjoux 7750 with the essential central 60-minutes counter. And of course, the watch is chock-full of Sinn’s proprietary case technology. Unsurprisingly, this was a big W&W favorite this year.

Sinn Brings Back an Icon: Introducing The Sinn EZM 1.1

Timex Marlin

The watch that took the Internet by storm, the Timex Marlin turns the clock back to the Mad Men era of watches with a near one-for-one reissue of a watch from the brand’s catalogue. But what made this watch especially unique was the fact that it, unlike much of the rest of the watches being produced by Timex today, featured a mechanical movement—and a hand-cranker, no less. Now, there are some questions about the quality and origins of the movement, but these concerns didn’t stop the watch from selling out almost immediately. Is the Marlin a sign of things to come from Timex in 2018? We hope so.

Timex Just Released a $200 Mechanical Watch

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Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical

The Hamilton Khaki we’ve been waiting for. This new addition faithfully pulls from the MIL-W-3818B spec, honoring that iconic template more accurately than perhaps any other watch to come out of the Khaki line in recent years. For those who thought the original 34mm size was too small, this one has been upsized to a manageable 38mm. And the best thing about the Khaki Field Mechanical? There’s no ill-placed date window.

It’s currently only available in Japan, but the Khaki Field Mechanical is sure to be a huge hit once it hits stockists worldwide in 2018.

Hamilton Brings Back an Affordable Classic With the New Khaki Field Mechanical