1948 Kelton Dean
Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton DeanCaliber: M21, manual windYear: 1948 The 1948 Kelton dean watch can be found in an ad dated 1948
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Kelton Watch History
The official story on Kelton’s website states that the Kelton brand was launched in 1955.
This is incorrect.
I have scans from issue of Life magazine that point to US Time, the brand that evolved into Timex, using the Kelton name as early as 1945
These early Kelton watches seem to pre-date those branded Timex. At least i cant find any early advertising to suggest otherwise. The closely follow what was to become the Monroe range of watches.
Although Kelton watches mirrored many of those produced under the Timex brand, Kelton did manage to create several unique pieces including their own chronostop and several Marlin models with unique faces.
1947 Kelton Mickey Mouse
Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton Mickey MouseLicense: Disney CorpCaliber: M21, manual windYear: 1947Case: Gold platedDial: White with gold embossed arabic numerals. The dial features the Disney character Mickey Mouse.Hands: The hands are Mickey’s arms with fingers pointing to the time. Licensed from…
1947 Kelton Drake
Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton DrakeCaliber: M21, manual windYear: 1947Case: Gold platedHands: Gold, stick, un-lumedDial: White, printed outer minute track, Embossed gold arabic numerals at 12, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 The Kelton Drake first appears in Kelton ads from 1947. The…
1947 Kelton Douglas
Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton DouglasCaliber: M21, manual windYear: 1947Case: Gold platedDial: White, printed minute track, arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 & 9 The Kelton Douglas watch can be first seen in Kelton ads from 1947.
1947 Kelton Dorset
Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton DorsetCaliber: M21, manual windYear: 1947Case: Gold platedDial: White with gold markers, double markers at 12, 3, 6 & 9Hands: Gold, un-lumed, no sweeping seconds The 1947 Kelton Dorset watch is featured in ads from 1947. It is…
1947 Kelton Delta
Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton DeltaCaliber: M21, manual windYear: 1947Case: Gold plated
1947 Kelton Darwin
Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton DarwinCaliber: M21, manual windYear: 1947Case: Gold plated The Kelton Darwin watch can be seen in ads from this year.
1947 Kelton Delphi
Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton DelphiCaliber: M21, manual windYear: 1947Case: Gold plated The Delphi first appeared in these 1947 Kelton ads.
1947 Kelton Dayton
Brand: KeltonModek: Kelton DaytonCaliber: M21, manual windYear: 1947Case: Gold plated The Kelton Dayton first appeared in this 1947 ad.
1947 Kelton Devon
Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton DevonCaliber: M21, manual windYear: 1947Case: Gold plated The Kelton Devon watch makes it’s first appearance in an advert from 1947.
1946 Kelton Director
Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton DirectorCaliber: M21, manual windYear: 1946Case: Gold plated This Kelton Director watch can first be seen in the 1946 Sears* catalog and October 21st edition of LIFE magazine. *Source wishbookweb.com
196 Kelton Dexter
Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton DexterCaliber: M21, manual windYear: 1946Case: Gold plated This Kelton Dexter watch can first be seen in the 1946 Sears* catalog and October 21st edition of LIFE magazine. *Source wishbookweb.com
1946 Kelton Dean
Brand: KeltonModek: Kelton DeanCaliber: M21, manual windYear: 1946Case: Gold plated This Kelton Dean watch can first be seen in the 1946 Sears* catalog and October 21st edition of LIFE magazine. *Source wishbookweb.com
1945 Kelton Davidson
Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton DavidsonCaliber: M21, manual windYear: 1945
1945 Kelton Dayton
Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton DaytonCaliber: M21, Manual windYear: 1945
Kelton Chronograph / Chronostop 1950s
Brand: KeltonModel: TBC (Southampton?)Type: Chronostop / ChronographReference: TBCCaliber: M22 (Modified Manual Wind)Year: TBC (1950’s)Case: Chrome plated This is a mystery watch made by Kelton in the 1950’s. Its a chronostop chronograph watch, but unlike the Timex Southampton, uses push buttons…
Kelton Blackjack 1971 Sprite Ref. 2317 2471
Brand: KeltonRange: Kelton SpriteModel: Kelton Blackjack (Unofficial)Reference: 2317Caliber: M24 (Manual wind, no date)Year: 1971Dial Code: 2317 2471Closest catalog reference: 231.721Dial: White, Blue, BlackDial Markings: WaterproofMarkers: Red/White/ArabicHands: Chrome/Lumed, red sweepCase: Chrome platedLug Width: 16mmCase width: 30mm excluding crownCrystal: TBCCompatible crowns: Any…
Kelton Skin Diver 1970 Ref. 2157 2570
Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton SkindiverReference: 2157Caliber: M25 (Manual wind, Calendar)Year: 1970Dial Code: 2157 2570Closest catalog reference: TBCCase Width: TBCDial: BlueMarkers: Reverse lume, StickDial Markings: Waterproof, 60 metresHands: Chrome/Lumed, Paddle sweepCase: Chrome platedLug Width: 18mmCrystal: TBCCompatible crowns: TBCBezel: Blue, Elapsed time These…
Kelton 21 1950’s
Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton 21Reference: TBCCalibur: M21 (Manual wind)Year: Unknown (1950’s?)Dial Code: TBC This watch is a Kelton 21 from before 1956. I do not know the exact date as pre 1956 model information is scarce. The watch shares a mercury…
Kelton Calendar 1968 Ref. 16660 2569
Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton Mercury / Kelton CalendarReference: 16660Caliber: M25 (Calendar, Manual Wind)Year: 1968Dial Code: 16660 2569Case: Gold platedDial markings: Arabic numerals, date window at 4:30 There is a champagne dialed version sharing the same case and dial design under the…
Kelton Marlin Dive Watch Marlin 1980 Ref. 28930 10480
If you have the Timex version of this dial or watch for sale please contact me. Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton MarlinName: Roulette Bezel (Unofficial)Reference: 28930 Caliber: m104Year: 1980Dial Code: 28930 10480Type: Sports WatchCase: Black painted base metalComplication: Manual wind movementSpecial Features:…
Kelton Sportster Dive Watch 1968 Ref. 1077 7868
Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton SportsterReference:1077Caliber: M78 (Manual Wind)Year: 1968Dial Code: 1077-7868Special Features: Black elapsed time friction fit bi-directional bezel
Kelton Bullseye Sprite 1970 Ref. 1157 2470
Brand: KeltonRange: Kelton SpriteModel: Kelton Bullseye (Unofficial)Reference: 1157Caliber: m24 (Manual Wind)Year: 1970Dial Code: 1157-2470Dial Markings: Red, white and black bullseye dial. Field watch style arabic numerals
Kelton Skin Diver 1968 Ref. 2157 2568
Missing bezel – Not compatible with Timex Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton SkindiverReference: 2157 Caliber: M25 (Manual Wind, Calendar)Year: 1968Reference: 2157 2568Type: Dive watchComplication: Manual wind movement. Calendar (Date) Special Features: Blue dial. Blue elapsed time dive bezel. 60 METERS printed on…
Kelton Sprite 1971 Ref. 2307 2471
Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton SpriteReference: 2307 Caliber: M24 (Manual Wind)Year: 1971Dial Code: 2307 2471Case: Chrome plated, Dial Markings: White field watch style arabic numerals on a black background
Kelton Marlin Calendar Dive Watch 1972 Ref. 2767 2572
Brand: TimexModel: Kelton Marlin CalendarReference: 2767 Caliber: M25 (Manual Wind, Calendar)Year: 1972Reference: 2767 2572Type: Dive Watch Complication: Manual wind movement. Calendar (Date), Elapsed time bezel. 25 METRES printed on dial identifies this piece as being for the European market.
Kelton Sprite 1975 Ref. 23070 02475
Needs Case Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton SpriteReference: 23070 Caliber: M25 (Manual Wind, Calendar)Year: 1975Dial Code: 23070 02575Lug Width: 16mmCase: Chrome platedDial Markings: White field watch style Arabic numerals on a black background Complication: Manual wind. Sweeping seconds hand. Calendar (Date)Special Features:…
Kelton Viscount Calendar 1979 Ref. 34329 10879
Needs Repair Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton Viscount CalendarReference: 34626 Caliber: M108 (Automatic, Calendar)Year: 1979Dial Code: 34626 10883Complication: Manual/Automatic Wind, Sweeping Seconds Hand, Calendar (Date)Special Features: The watch is branded Kelton. This is a sub brand of Timex, manufactured for the french…
Kelton Dive Watch Marlin Calendar 1984 Ref. 24124 10584
Brand: KeltonModel: Kelton Marlin CalendarReference: 24124Caliber: M105 (Manual Wind,, Date)Year: 1984Dial Code: 24124 10584Type: Sports Watch / Dive WatchCase: Chrome plated base metalComplication: Manual Wind, Sweeping Seconds Hand, Calendar (Date) I’m notorious in vintage Timex collecting circles for seeking non…