Arguably one of the greatest years for Timex, watches produced in 1958 saw a significant step up in dial design and complication. 1958 is also a year in which many of my favorite vintage Timex watches were produced.
The most notable pieces are the Southampton in white which was Timex’s first chronograph/chronostop watch.
Another favorite is the black dialed Timex Viscount which features radial grooves on the dial and looks like an LP record.
It seems that once every 10 years or so, Timex pivoted and produced new designs. 1958 was a good year!
Timex bought Durow-Laco this year signifying further imminent changes to their movements to come.
Reference: 1010Caliber: M21 (Manual wind, no date)Year: 1958Dial Code: 1010 2158Closest catalog reference: 10102 / 10101Model: Timex PetiteCase Width: TBCDial: WhiteMarkers: ArabicDial Markings: N/AHands: Chrome, LeafCase: Chrome platedLug Width: TBCCrystal: TBCCompatible crowns: TBC
Year: 1958Reference: 1037 2258Model: Timex MercuryMovement: m22Manufactured: USAComplication: Manual wind movement.Special Features: Radial grooves on the dial. Arabic numerals at 12 3 6 & 9
Needs case Year: 1958Reference: 1221 2258Model: Timex MarquetteMovement: m22Complication: Manual wind movement.Special Features: Dagger shaped hands
Year: 1958Reference: 1044 2258Model: Timex Mercury (Shock Resistant)Movement: m22Manufactured: USACase: Gold plated base metalComplication: Manual wind movement. Special Features: radial grooves on the dial. Alternating arabic numerals and dot markers.
Year: 1958Reference: 1170 2258Model: Timex MonroeType: Tank Style WatchMovement: m22Complication: Manual wind movement.Special Features: Large arabic numerals at 12 3 6 & 9
Needs repair Year: 1958Reference: 1173 2258Model: Timex MonroeMovement: m22Complication: Manual wind movement.Special Features: Tank style case. Large arabic numerals at 12 3 6 & 9.Needs repair
Year: 1958Reference: 1237 2258Model: Timex SouthamptonType: Chronostop (Marketed as a chronograph)Movement: m22 variantComplication: Manual wind movement.Case: Chrome plated base metal Advertised as a chronograph but in actual fact a Chronostop, the Timex Southampton replaces the sweeping seconds hand with a…
Brand: TimexModel: Timex MarlinType: BSA Scout WatchReference: 2010 Caliber: M22 (Manual Wind)Year: 1958Dial Code: 2010 2258Case: Chrome platedSpecial Feature: BSA scout logo printed on dial. Notice there is no sweeping seconds hand. This removes an obvious point of failure and…
Brand: TimexModel: Timex MarlinRange: BSA British Scout Association WatchReference: 2010Caliber: M22 (Manual Wind)Year: 1958Reference: 2010 2258Model: Timex Marlin (Waterproof)Movement: M22Special Feature: Cub scout logo printed on dial
Year: 1958Reference: 4014 2958Model: Timex ViscountMovement: m29 (Self-wind)Complication: Manual/Automatic wind movement
Year: 1958Reference: 4017 2958Model: Timex ViscountMovement: m29 (Self-wind)Complication: Manual/Automatic wind movement Dial has aged to a custard yellow color and was originally white/cream
Year: 1958Reference: 4047 2958Model: Timex ViscountMovement: m29Complication: Manual/Automatic wind movement
Year: 1958Reference: 40171 2958Model: Viscount (Self-Wind)Movement: M29 (Automatic)Collaboration: ScoutsComplication: Manual/Automatic Wind, Sweeping Seconds Hand Special Features: This dial has a stamped radial groove pattern that makes it look like a vinyl record. The dial is printed with the BSA (British…
Year: 1958Reference: 4017 2958Model: Timex Viscount (Self-Wind)Movement: M29 (Automatic)Case: Chrome plated over base metalCrystal: Domed AcrylicComplication: Manual/Automatic Wind, Sweeping Seconds Hand This is my #1 favorite vintage Timex. It is the perfect size (maybe a little small for some people),.…