Editor’s note: Heritage is no longer a thing of the past — it’s here to stay. Retro-inspired watches are no longer just a little something extra tacked onto a product category, they’re an increasingly important, mainstream part of the product offering. It’s also a design trope that’s become increasingly diverse, incorporating near 1:1 reissues, all the way down to thoroughly modern offerings with a vintage twist. Last year, we rounded up 10 of the best watches that looked to the past. And now, as we’re thinking about this year’s crop of reissues, we thought it was a good time to revisit the list … Cartier Tank Américaine When it comes to heritage, it’s hard to beat Cartier’s venerable Tank, which celebrates its centenary this year. But having said that, the version we particularly liked this year is a little younger, from 1989. The Américaine is a more modern design, and now it comes in steel! RRP $8050 Omega Railmaster We know the Railmaster had to make this list, but the only question is — which one? Do you go for the super legit, super limited reissue of the 1957 original, or go with the vintage-esque vibes of the regular production,…
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