The 1970s was a decade that bought such distinctive styling in watch designs and was also an important transitional period in horological technology. The decade continued the transitional electric/electronic technologies and saw the widespread introduction of quartz watches. In the mid-1960s Bob Dylan told us that, "the times they are a-changin", and by the 1970s the results were definitely showing! Here is a collection of photos of watches from that decade with designs ranging from the more classic carry-over from the 1960s to the big and bold styles generally associated with the 1970s.

Zenith XL-Tronic ESA cal. 9162 - click to enlarge Bulova Accuquartz cal. 224 - click to enlarge Girard-Perregaux cal. 352-539 - click to enlarge Omega Seamaster De Ville - click to enlarge
Accutron Spaceview cal. 214 - click to enlarge Accutron cal. 218 - click to enlarge Direct read/Digital mechanicals - click to enlarge Seiko cal. 7009A - click to enlarge
Accutron cal. 2182 - click to enlarge Seiko cals. 0903 & 4633 - click to enlarge Zenith Pilot cal. 2572PC - click to enlarge Seiko cal.7005A - click to enlarge
Accutron cal. 218 - click to enlarge Tissot Astrolon cal. 2250 - click to enlarge Bulova Thermatron - click to enlarge Vacheron Constantin 222 cal. 1124 - click to enlarge
Accutron Traveler cal. 2185 - click to enlarge Accutron Snorkel 666ft cal. 2182 - click to enlarge Croton quartz - click to enlarge Omega Geneve cal. 1010 - click to enlarge
Accutron Traveler MarkII cal. 2185 - click to enlarge Bulova Excellency cal. 11ANAC - click to enlarge Hamilton Electronic ESA cal. 9154 - click to enlarge Accutron Deep Sea 666ft Worldtimer cal. 2182 - click to enlarge


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Watches from the collections of Rob B, Tom G, and myself.

Copyright 2005 Paul Delury