Vintage mechanical Timex watches with GMT functionality did so through the use of special bezels.
The 12 hour bezel allowed the user to position the 12 o-clock position in the local time zone and read the time using the bezel instead of the markings on the dial.
The world time bezel features the names of cities throughout the world. Moving the bezel to position your chosen city at local time lets you tell the time in 2 different timezones.
Both of these GMT bezels are made from plastic, are friction fit and bi-directional. They are easily damaged and highlighly sought after by collectors in good condition.
Year: 1976Reference: 20676 02576Model: Timex Marlin CalendarMovement: M25Type: Sports WatchBezel: Blue 12 hour GMT bezelManufactured: Great BritainCase: Chrome plated over base metal.Complication: Manual Wind, Sweeping Seconds Hand, Calendar (Date)Special Features: Blue 12 hour friction fit bi-directional GMT bezel. Blue dial.…
Year: 1976Reference: 27670 02576Model: Timex Marlin CalendarMovement: m25Type: Sports WatchManufactured: Great Britain (Dundee)Case: Chrome plated base metalComplication: Manual wind movement. Calendar (Date)Special Features: 12 hour friction fit bezel provides GMT functionality. red markers.
Year: 1980Reference: 59719 06680Model: Timex Q (Quartz)Movement: m66Manufactured: TaiwanCase: Chrome plated base metalComplication: Manual wind movement. Day-Date. This vintage Timex Q watch was produced for the 1980 Moscow Olympic games. This event was boycotted by many countries which makes promotional…
Year: 1975Reference: 27670 2575Model: Marlin Calendar (Water Resistant)Movement: m25Complication: Manual wind. Sweeping seconds hand. Calendar (Date)Special Features: GMT bezel. 25m on dial indicates this model was made for the EU markets.
Year: 1971Reference: 27676 2571Model: Marlin Calendar (Waterproof)Movement: m25Complication: Manual Wind, Sweeping Seconds Hand, Calendar (Date)Special Features: World Time bezel. 25m on dial indicates this model was made for the EU market. This is part of a pair of sports watch…