Watches Introduced in 1979
Discover watches unveiled, released or first introduced in 1979. Find a timepiece that shares its history with a birth year or milestone.
3 items · 1979 · 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
Reverso (Second Generation)
In 1979, the Reverso entered its second generation with a newly engineered case, marking the collection’s full-scale return. It preserved the essential reversible construction while establishing a modern production foundation, making this revival generation meaningful to collectors.
New Generation
TAG Heuer
Heuer Pasadena
First appearing in the 1979 catalogue, the Pasadena combined a black cushion-shaped case with the Valjoux 7750 in a utilitarian late-1970s chronograph.
Introduced
TAG Heuer
Heuer Diver Ref. 844
First catalogued in 1979, the Heuer Diver Ref. 844 established the robust, highly legible design that led to the 1000 Series and today’s Aquaracer.
Introduced
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