Tag Wave

A small symbol/logo depicting waves can be found on some vintage Timex watches dating from 1981 and later. This symbol is usually accompanied by the caption “WATER RESISTANT” indicating the watch is resistant to splashes. This can be found on Marlin/Mechanical, Viscount/Automatic & Sprite models amongst others but not Mercury or dress watch models.

1908 Timex Sprite Ref: 22270 02480

1908 Timex Sprite Ref: 22270 02480

Brand: TimexModel: Timex SpriteReference: 22270Caliber: M24Year: 1980Dial Code: 22270 02480Case: Chrome platedLug Width: 16 mm The closest reference for this vintage Timex sprite is an image in a catalog from the following year. This is different having a gold case…

1981 Timex Sprite Calendar Ref. 23311 10881

1981 Timex Sprite Calendar Ref. 23311 10881

Brand: TimexModel: Timex Sprite CalendarType: Boys WatchReference: 23311Caliber: M108 (Manual Wind, Date)Year: 1981Dial Code: 23311 10881Case: Chrome plated base metalCase Width: 30 mmLug Width: 16 mmHands: Stick, unlumedMarkers: Stick, unlumed

Timex Sprite Calendar 1984 Ref. 20934 10184

Timex Sprite 20934 10184 1984 watch

Brand: TimexModel: Timex Sprite CalendarReference: 20934Movement: M101 (Manual wind, calendar)Year: 1984Dial Code: 20934 10184Case: Chrome platedBezel: Gold, flutedBand: 2 tone gold and chromeLug width: 16mmDial Markings: Water resistant, wave logo

Timex Marlin 1989 Ref. 20637 10489

Timex marlin 20637 10489 1989

Needs Crown/Repair Brand: TimexModel: Timex MarlinReference: 20637Caliber: M104 (Manual Wind)Year: 1989Dial Code: N/A (20637 10489 equivalent)Case: Gold platedLug width: 18mmDial Markings: Wave logo, water resistant, printed Arabic numerals, minute track with gold pips every 5 minutes.

Timex Sprite 1981 Ref. 22530 02481

Vintage Timex Sprite 22530-02481 1981

Year: 1981Reference: 22530-02481Model: Timex SpriteMovement: M25Manufactured: Great Britain (Dundee)Case: Chrome plated case over base metal.Complication: Manual Wind, Sweeping Seconds Hand. Champagne dial center surrounded by white arabic numerals on a black ring. Outer seconds track.

Timex Sprite 1981 Ref. 23341 10181

Vintage Timex Sprite 23341-10181 1981

Year: 1981Reference: 23341 10181 Model: Timex Sprite CalendarMovement: M101Complication: Manual Wind, Sweeping Seconds Hand, Calendar (Date)Special Features: Black dial with white outer seconds track. Trapezoid date window with corresponding border. Orange seconds hand. Wave pattern on dial.

Timex Marlin 24921 10582 [1982]

Vintage Timex Marlin 24921-10582 1982

Year: 1982Reference: 24921 10582Model: Timex Marlin CalendarMovement: m105Case: Chrome plated base metalComplication: Manual wind movement. Calendar (Date)Special Features: Trapezoid date window with matching border. Wave symbol on dial. Stock markers. Printed outer seconds track.

Timex Sprite 20747 10184 [1984]

Vintage Timex Sprite 20747-10184 1984

Year: 1984Reference: 20747 10184Model: Sprite (Water Resistant)Movement: m101Lug Width: 16mmComplication: Manual wind. Sweeping seconds hand, Calendar (date)Special Features: Tank style case. Wave symbol on dial

Timex Sprite 21012 10181 [1981]

Vintage Timex Sprite 21012-10181 1981

Year: 1981Reference: 21012 10181Model: Sprite (Water Resistant)Movement: m101Lug Width: 16mmComplication: Manual wind. Sweeping seconds hand, Calendar (date)Special Features: Fluted bezel. Wave symbol on dial

Timex Sprite 21017 10182 [1982]

Vintage Timex Sprite 21017-10182 1982

Year: 1982Reference: 21017 10182Model: Sprite (Water Resistant)Movement: m101Lug Width: 16mmComplication: Manual wind. Sweeping seconds hand, Calendar (date)Special Features: Fluted bezel. Wave symbol on dial

Timex Sprite 21553 10183 [1983]

Vintage Timex Sprite 21553-10183 1983

Year: 1983Reference: 21553 10183Model: Sprite (Water Resistant)Movement: m101Lug Width: 16mmComplication: Manual wind. Sweeping seconds hand, Calendar (date)Special Features: Arabic numerals. Wave symbol on dial

Timex Sprite 21634 10184 [1984]

Vintage Timex Sprite 21634-10184 1984

Year: 1984Reference: 21634 10184Model: Sprite (Water Resistant)Movement: m101Lug Width: 16mmComplication: Manual wind. Sweeping seconds hand, Calendar (date)Special Features: Arabic numerals. Wave symbol on dial

Timex Sprite 21917 10583 [1983]

Vintage Timex Sprite 21917-10583 1983

Year: 1983Reference: 21917 10583Model: Sprite (Water Resistant)Movement: m105Lug Width: 16mm (Drilled)Name: DC Comics: SupermanComplication: Manual wind. Sweeping seconds hand, Calendar (date)Special Features: Black plastic bezel.

Timex Sprite 22721 10181 [1981]

Vintage Timex Sprite 22721-10181 1981

Year: 1981Reference: 22721 10181Model: Sprite Calendar (Water Resistant)Movement: m101Lug Width: 16mm (Drilled)Complication: Manual wind. Sweeping seconds hand. Calendar (Date)Special Features: Field/military style markers. Red seconds hand. Drilled lugs. Trapezoid date window with corresponding outline. Despite what you might read on…

Timex Sprite 23722 10582 [1982]

Vintage Timex Sprite 23722-10582 1982

Year: 1982Reference: 23722 10582Model: Sprite Calendar (Water Resistant)Movement: m25Complication: Manual wind. Sweeping seconds hand. Calendar (Date)Special Features: Wave symbol on dial,. Arabic numerals

Timex Marlin 24517 10582 [1982] Dive Watch

Vintage Timex Marlin 24517-10582 1982

Year: 1982Reference: 24517 10582Model: Marlin Calendar (Water Resistant)Movement: M105Type: Sports WatchName: Red Dot Diver (V1 Unofficial)Complication: Manual Wind, Sweeping Seconds Hand, Calendar (Date)Special Features: Red lollypop sweeping seconds hand. 60 second bezel. Crown guards, wave logo on dial. This is…

Timex Marlin 24563 10586A [1986] Dive Watch

Vintage Timex Marlin 24563-10586A 1986

Year: 1986 (A represents second half of the year)Reference: 24563 10586AModel: Marlin Calendar (Water Resistant)Movement: M105Type: Sports WatchName: Red Dot Diver (V2 Unofficial)Complication: Manual Wind, Sweeping Seconds Hand, Calendar (Date)Special Features: Red lollypop sweeping seconds hand. 60 second bezel. Crown…