Tag Roman Numerals

Timex have produced many dials that use roman numerals to tell the time. Something you’ve likely not noticed untill i point it out is that Timex roman numeral watches do not use the characters IV for 4, instead they use IIII. This is so that the numbers 4 and 6 are not confused when looking at the watch from different angles. This was a common practice across many brands that put roman numerals on the dials.

Roman numeral markers were often printed on the dial to deliver a clean and classic look. Timex did however create applied roman numerals which are featured on mid 1970s Viscounts. These look to have been roughly machine produced and are not highly finished.

1969 Timex Sprite Ref. 1266 2469

1969 Timex Sprite Ref. 1266 2469

Brand: TimexModel: Timex SpriteType: Kids WatchReference: 1266Caliber: M24, Manual WindYear: 1969Dial Code: 1266 2469Manufacturered: Great Britain, DundeeCase: Chrome platedDial: Blue with white printed roman numerals, Great BritainHands: WhiteLug Width: 19 mm This vintage Timex Sprite is one of three models…

Timex Electric 1972 Ref. 1412 4072

vintage Timex electronic 1972 Ref. 1412 4072

Brand: TimexModel: Timex ElectricMarket: JapanRange: Men’s watchModel: 1412Caliber: M40 (no-date)Year: 1972Dial Code: 1412 4072Case: Chrome plated base metalDial: Teal fumee style with white roman numeralsHands: Chrome, lumedBattery: 357/SR44W This vintage Timex Electric watch was acquired using a Japanese auction proxy…

Timex Sprite 1970 Ref. 1124 2470

vintage Timex sprite 1970 Ref. 1124 2470

Brand: TimexModel: Timex SpriteType: Kids WatchReference: 1124Caliber: M24 (Manual Wind)Year: 1970Dial Code: 1124 2470Dial: Blue dial with roman numeralsCase: Gold plated caseHands: White, unlumedLug Width: 18mm

Timex Mercury ‘Mod’ 1969 Ref. 3086 2469

vintage Timex mercury mod 1969 Ref. 3086 2469

Needs Dial Brand: TimexModel: Timex MercuryMarket: FranceGender: Men’s watchReference: 3086 (Purple Dial)Caliber: M24 (Manual Wind, no date)Year: 1969Dial Code: 3086 2469 (Not present on dial)Manufactured: Great BritainCase: Gold platedDial Markings: Purple with white roman numeralsLug width: 18mmHands: White stick hands.…

Timex Mercury ‘Mod’ 1969 Ref. 3016 2469

Timex Mercury 3016 2469 [1969]

Brand: TimexModel: Timex MercuryMarket: FranceGender: Men’s watchReference: 3016Caliber: M24 (Manual Wind)Year: 1969Dial Code: 3016 2469 (Not present on dial)Manufactured: Great BritainCase: Gold platedDial Markings: Red with white roman numeralsLug width: 18mmHands: White stick hands. No sweeping seconds hand

Timex Cavatina 1976 Ref. 51610 02376

Timex Cavatina 51610 02376 1976

Brand: TimexModel: Timex CavatinaStyle: Tank WatchReference: 51610Caliber: M23 (Manual Wind)Year: 1976Dial Code: 51610 02376Case: Chrome platedDial Markings: Roman Numerals Due to the large lug width and general size of this watch it is often mistaken for the Men’s Mercury tank…

Kelton Calendar 1968 Ref. 16660 2569

1968 Timex Calendar

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…

Timex Mercury 1042 2469 [1969]

Year: 1969Reference: 1042 2469Model: Timex Mercury (Shock Proof)Movement: m24Lug width: 18mmCase: Gold plated base metalManufactured: Great Britain (Dundee)Complication: Manual wind movement.Special Features: Green dial. Arabic numerals.

Timex Mercury 1043 2469 [1969]

Year: 1969Reference: 1043 2469Model: Timex Mercury (Shock Proof)Movement: m24Case: Gold plated base metalLug width: 18mmManufactured: Great Britain (Dundee)Complication: Manual wind movement.Special Features: Red dial. Roman numerals

Timex Marlin 2125 2569 [1969]

Vintage Timex Watches 2125-2569 1969

Year: 1969Reference: 2125-2569Model: Timex Marlin CalendarMovement: m25Case: Gold plated over base metalComplication: Manual wind movement. Calendar (Date) This vintage Timex Marlin men’s watch from 1969 features a champagne dial with black printed roman numerals. Black stick hands. Date window with…

Timex Super Thin 5330 2370 [1970]

Vintage Timex Superthin 5330-2370 1970

Year: 1970Reference: 5330 2370Model: Timex Super ThinMovement: m23Manufactured: Great Britain ( Dundee)Complication: Manual wind movementSpecial Features: Dial has roman numerals. Uses a smaller ladies watch movement to keep the case thin.