Witness the Resurgence of Retro: The Xeric Timeline Retrograde Automatic Watch

The cyclical nature of fashion and design is an eternal truth, as each era finds itself resurrected in some form or another. The watch industry is no exception, with dive watches from the 60s and 70s enjoying numerous modern iterations. But a significant trend from that era that has been largely forgotten is the curious double-retrograde complication.

Celebrated watchmaker Xeric adds allure to this element of nostalgia by bringing back the double-retrograde complication with its Timeline Retrograde Automatic Watch. Renowned for its fascination with uncommon timepieces from the late 60’s and 70’s, Xeric demonstrates the retro vibe in full swing. This intriguing feature traces its lineage back to the 17th-century pocket watches not characterized by a continuous sweep of the hand around the dial, but instead showing time with a hand that arcs and then resets.

When the minute hand completes its 60-minute arc, a flyback mechanism instantly activates, causing the hand to leap back to zero in a visually spectacular reset. The hour hand follows suit, reaffirming at each 12-hour interval.

Crafted with an eye toward fashion and usability, the Timeline Retrograde marries style and precision. The semi-square case measures a sleek 38mm in diameter, constructed from stainless steel, while the dial boasts luminous indices, varied textures, and a magnified date window, radiating the love for retro watch design. Thus, Xeric’s Timeline Retrograde Automatic watch is more than just a timepiece - it’s a fascinating tribute to horological history.