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Classic Tissot wristwatch ad for Car and Driver magazine showcasing the speed-loving groovy generation, circa 1970.

A 1900 Elgin National Watch Company advertisement touting its famed ruby jeweled timepiece.

SVW Calendar Girl Macy Carr is every bit the intrepid adventurer you see in her image. She’s gorgeous, well-educated and a fan of all things vintage. Oh, and she looks great in a hat. Photo by: Rossie Newson Photography Makeup by: Kiany Mendez @artistrybykeeks makeupbykiany.com Timepiece: Period oversized Waltham wristwatch

Wonderful Art Nouveau Tavannes Watch Company poster, circa 1900.

Hats off to the beautiful and alluring Anisa French, who is wearing a men’s 1918 Waltham trench watch with correct two-piece leather strap. Photographer: Rossie Newson Makeup: Vladmir Hernandez

Colorful French yachting ad from Doxa, circa 1932.

What do the extraordinary wear on their wrists to indicate time and taste? In the case of designer and fashion illustrator Ashley Urban, it’s a 1970s Cartier Tank Louis with original lizard grain strap and buckle. You may admire Miss Urban’s work on Instagram at @theaslheyurban or on her Web site, theashleyurban.com

Based on Salvador Dali’s Persistence of Memory, this 1945 Gruen Curvex wrist watch ad embodies the elegance of the Deco movement.

“A Kiss for Immortality” From the 1957 American Diner Shoot for Strickland Vintage Watches’ private calendar. Photo by: Rossie Newson Photography Models: Cody Tesla and The Goddess Hair: Corinne Smrz Makeup: Katie Poplin Shoot Coordinator: Stylist Michelle L Wardrobe: LaFrance Special thanks to Jeruel Photography, Christine Cowart and Nickos Fine Food.

Strickland Vintage Watches – indicating both time and style. Original artwork by Grégoire Guillemin (greg-guillemin.com) and Kathleen Pravlik for SVW.