In the 1950’s Timex officially found its footing. Large advertising campaigns showcasing the durability of Timex watches could be found throughout this decade along with colaborations with popular sports personalities.
1950’s Timex watches evolved to use the M22 manual wind movement with some models starting to feature a sweeping second hand. Later calibers such as the M29 automatic movement were launched in 1959.
This is arguably my favourite era of Timex.
Missing sweep hand Brand: TimexModel: Timex SportsterReference: TBCCaliber: M22Year: 1957Case: Gold plated base metal References for this men’s Timex Sportster watch can only be found in an advertisement from 1957. Unlike future sporster models which were ladies/kids watches, this is…
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Needs correct sweeping second hand Brand: TimexModel: Timex MercuryReference: TBCCaliber: M21 (Manual Wind)Year: 1955Case: Chrome plated (Supposed to be gold?)Lug Width: 16mmCrystal: AcrylicManufactured: Great Britain
Brand: TimexModel: Timex Belt WatchColaboration: Ben Hogan (Golfer)Reference: UnknownCaliber: M21 (Manual Wind)Year: 1954Case: Chrome plated
Brand: TimexMode: Timex MarlinReference: WGSL / WGSM (Waterproof, Gold, Sweep, L – leather band, M – metal band)Caliber: M22 (Manual Wind)Year: TBC (1950’s)Case: Gold platedDial Marking: WaterproofLug Width: 16mm
Needs repair Brand: TimexModel: Timex MarlinReference: WCSRL / WCSRM (Waterproof, Chrome, Sweep, Radiolite, L – leather band, M – metal band)Caliber: M22Year: TBC (1950’s)Case: Chrome platedDial Markings: Waterproof, Made in Great BritainLug width: 16mm
Brand: TimexModel: Timex MarlinReference: WCSRL / WCSRM (Waterproof, Chrome, Sweep, Radiolite, L-leather band, M – metal band)Caliber: M22Year: TBC (1950’s)Case: Chrome platedLug width: 16mm
Brand: SagaMode: Saga MarlinReference: WCSL / WCSM (Waterproof, Chrome, Sweep, L – leather band, M – metal band)Caliber: M22 (Manual Wind)Year: TBC (1950’s)Case: Chrome platedLug Width: 16mm
Brand: TimexModel: Timex MarlinReference: WCSL / WCSM (Waterproof, Chrome, Sweep, L – leather band, M – metal band)Caliber: M21 (Manual Wind)Year: TBC (1950’s)Case: Chrome platedLug Width: 16mm
Brand: TimexModel: Timex MonroeReference: EG (Model E, Gold)Caliber: M22 (Manual Wind)Year: 1957Dial Code: N/A (EG 2257 Equivalent)Case: Gold platedDial Markings: Shock Resistant, Made in Great BritainLug Width: 16mm
For repair Brand: TimexModel: Timex MarquetteReference: EG (Model E, Gold)Caliber: M22 (Manual Wind)Year: 1954Dial Code: N/A (EG 2254 Equivalent)Case: Gold PlatedLug Width: 16mmDial Markings: Shock Resistant
Brand: TimexModel: Timex MonroeReference: BCCaliber: M21 (Manual Wind)Year: Unknown (1950’s)Dial Code: N/A (BC 215x Equivalent)Case: Chrome platedDial markings: Shock Resistant
Brand: TimexModel: Timex Model BReference: BGSL / BGSM (Model B, Gold, Sweep, L – Leather / M – Metal band)Caliber: M21 (Manual Wind)Year: Unknown (1950’s)Dial Code: N/A (BGSL / BGSM 215x Equivalent)Case: Gold platedDial Markings: Shock Resistant
Brand: TimexModel: Timex Model BReference: BGL / BGM (Model B, Gold, L – leather / M – Metal bandCaliber: M21 (Manual Wind)Year: 1950’sCase: Gold platedLug Width: 16mmDial Markings: Shock Resistant
For Repair Brand: TimexModel: Timex Model BReference: BCRL / BCRM (Model B, Chrome, Radiolite, L – Leather / M – Metal band)Movement: M22 (Manual Wind)Year: TBC (1950’s)Dial Code: UnknownDial Markings: Made in Great Britain, Shock ProofCase: Chrome plated
Needs case Brand: TimexModel: Timex MonroeReference: 1080Caliber: M22 (Manual Wind)Year: 1959Dial Code: 1080 2259Case: Gold platedDial: BlackHands: Gold
Brand: TimexModel: Timex ViscountReference: 4047Caliber: M29 (Automatic)Year: 1959Dial Code: 4047 2959Case: Gold platedDial Markings: Self-wind, Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9. Numerals at 15 minute intervals in the minute track.
Brand: U.S. TimeRange: TimexModel: Timex Model CGender: Men’s WatchReference: CGL / CGM (Chrome, Gold case, L – leather band, M – metal band)Caliber: M21 (Manual Wind)Year: 1950Case: Gold plated Catalog description: Distinctive dial with gold track CGL 10 K rolled…