Watches Introduced in 1978
Discover watches unveiled, released or first introduced in 1978. Find a timepiece that shares its history with a birth year or milestone.
4 items · 1978 · 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.
TAG Heuer
Heuer Verona
Launched in 1978, the Verona returned to a traditional round case and restrained colors, becoming one of Heuer’s most classically styled 1970s collections.
Introduced
TAG Heuer
Heuer Carrera Quartz Fourth Generation
Introduced in 1978, the fourth-generation Carrera expanded the line into quartz three-hand and analogue-digital chronograph watches.
New Generation
Cartier
Santos de Cartier integrated-bracelet generation — steel/gold integrated-bracelet generation
Santos de Cartier integrated-bracelet generation is a Cartier watch introduced as a new generation in 1978. A square case, exposed screws, and clear Roman numerals define the Santos design language.
New Generation
Audemars Piguet
Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Model 5548
Presented in 1978, Model 5548 paired a perpetual calendar with an ultra-thin automatic movement. It became an important precursor to the revival of complicated mechanical watches.
Introduced