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How can I tell if my Timex watch is vintage?

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How can I tell if my Timex watch is vintage?

Timex did not use serial numbers on their vintage watches but there are ways to date a Timex watch. From 1963 onwards a string of numbers may be found at the bottom of the dial on mechanical watches, the last two digits refer directly to the last 2 digits of the date, no decoding is required.

How do I identify my Timex watch?

How to Determine Timex Watch Models

  1. Look on the back of the Timex watch dial. The model number may be listed there.
  2. Determine the Timex watch model by the packaging.
  3. Find the model number on the back of the Timex watch case.
  4. Press the “Mode” button repeatedly on the Timex watch until “COMM Mode” is displayed.

Is Timex considered a good watch?

Timex has continually delivered on quality and reliable timekeeping since 1854. Timex has pegged itself on the fact that what you make is as important as how you make it. Timex is a good watch brand. Over the years, Timex has stood as one of the most affordable watch brand alternatives available.

What year did Timex watches come out?

1950
Though the Timex label was first used on a limited run of nurses’ watches during WWII, the first proper Timex watch appeared in 1950.

When did Timex stop making watches in Great Britain?

Chascomm said: Timex made watches in Dundee, Scotland (not England) from the late 1950s(?) until around the end of the 1970s, although at least some of the dials were made in England.

When did Timex stop making mechanical watches?

1982
Today, however, Timex is better known as a supplier of affordable quartz and smart watches, having stopped production of mechanical movements in 1982.

Do Timex watches last?

A Timex might last over a decade if you replace the battery occasionally. A mechanical watch will offer inferior time keeping accuracy but, if maintained, can operate well for centuries.

Which is better Timex or Citizen?

The Citizen is a better watch, i.e. st. steel vs. base metal, however it is also almost three times the price. The Timex with lithium long life battery and tough construction will serve you well for a long time.