Watches Introduced in 1972
Discover watches unveiled, released or first introduced in 1972. Find a timepiece that shares its history with a birth year or milestone.
11 items · 1972 · Watches
The year shown refers to when a watch model or collection was first unveiled or released. It does not represent the manufacture date of an individual watch currently available for sale.
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Memovox Speed Beat GT (First Generation)
Produced only in 1972, the Memovox Speed Beat GT paired an oversized oval case with a high-frequency automatic alarm movement. “GT” referred to its grande taille dimensions, while “Speed Beat” celebrated the fast-beating calibre, capturing the pace and optimism of its era.
Introduced
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Memovox Snowdrop (First Generation)
Launched in 1972, the Memovox Snowdrop was an automatic alarm watch distinguished by its large round case, hidden lugs and integrated bracelet. Its independent name and avant-garde 1970s form set it apart from the more restrained Memovox designs that preceded it.
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Vacheron Constantin
1972 Prestige de la France
An asymmetrical design watch associated with the prestigious French distinction awarded to the Maison in 1972.
Introduced
TAG Heuer
Heuer Montreal First Generation
Introduced in 1972, the first-generation Montreal combined the Calibre 12 with an oversized case and vivid colors that defined Heuer’s early-1970s style.
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TAG Heuer
Heuer Monaco Calibre 15 Ref. 1533
Introduced in 1972, the Calibre 15 Monaco uses a distinctive 30-minute register and offset running-seconds layout, clearly separating it from the original configuration.
Introduced
TAG Heuer
Heuer Carrera Calibre 15
Introduced in 1972, the Calibre 15 Carrera is defined by its asymmetric subdial layout, running seconds at ten and central racing stripe.
Introduced
Cartier
Pebble — original London generation
Pebble is a Cartier watch introduced in 1972. A tilted square dial set inside a round case creates its distinctive geometric identity.
Introduced
Grand Seiko
19GS V.F.A.
The women’s 19GS V.F.A. achieved accuracy of approximately two minutes per month.
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BREITLING
Navitimer Mk11 Date
In 1972, the date-equipped Navitimer Mk11 Ref. 7806 appeared. By adding everyday utility to the collection’s iconic aviation slide-rule design, it marks 1972 as a distinctive step in the Navitimer’s evolution.
New Generation
Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Model 5402
Presented in 1972, Model 5402 was the original Royal Oak, defined by its octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet. It established a new archetype for the luxury sports watch.
Introduced
Hamilton
Pulsar P1
Released in 1972, the Pulsar P1 was the first digital electronic wristwatch, transforming time display through its red LED screen and push-button interface.
Released