Electric Watch Appraisal

Timex Electric Day-Date Wristwatch

This is a vintage Timex Electric day-date wristwatch, likely dating from the late 1960s to early 1970s. The watch features an octagonal-shaped case with a brushed gold-tone finish, showing visible wear, tarnishing, and some scratches, particularly on the edges and lugs, indicating a brass base metal that has lost some of its plating. The dial is a light champagne or silver color with a sunburst finish, which shows some visible scratching and signs of aging, including what appears to be a crack or significant scratch running from the center of the dial towards the '6' o'clock position. The hour markers are applied gold-tone rectangular batons, and are in good condition relative to the rest of the watch. The hands are gold-tone, with the hour and minute hands being broad, straight markers, possibly with a luminous infill that is no longer glow-functional. The second hand is a thin, gold-tone sweep hand. A notable feature is the day and date complication, displayed in dual windows at the 3 o'clock position. The day is abbreviated ('SUN' is visible), and the date appears to be '1'. Below the center of the dial, the word 'Electric' is printed, signifying its use of an early electronic or electric movement, a significant technological advancement for Timex at the time. At the very bottom of the dial, in small print, 'ENGLAND' is visible, indicating its country of manufacture. The crown is fluted and gold-toned, showing some residue or grime. Overall, the watch exhibits significant signs of age and use, with cosmetic wear that impacts its visual appeal and suggests it may require cleaning or restoration. The crystal also has a prominent scratch or crack running across the bottom half of the dial.