'80s Watches Are Ready for a Comeback

Most '80s design trends haven't exactly stood the test of time Unlike neon spandex, shoulder pads, and illustrated squiggly action lines, timepieces from the 1980s really hold up Which is even more surprising considering that the '80s were the peak of the so-called "Quartz crisis," when interest in classic watches waned and the market was flooded with cheap, battery-powered wristwatches.

Despite the VHS generation's thirst for chunky digital wrist calculators, a host of iconic watches emerged from this tumultuous period and many of them are still in production Old Swiss brands like Omega and Rolex stepped up their games with era-defining pieces, while newcomers like Swatch and G-Shock redefined watch design for the masses Given the ongoing hype around 1960s chronographs like the Rolex Daytona and 1970s sport icons like the Patek Philippe Nautilus, it's no surprise that the best designs from the Miami Vice era have long been underrated.

If you want to give your wrist some serious '80s vibes, here are eight ways to do it right. . Source