Vintage Watch Case Appraisal

Vintage Timex Water Resistant Day-Date Watch (Case Only)

This item is a vintage Timex wristwatch case, notably missing its original strap or bracelet, and appears to be pre-owned and well-worn. The watch features a round, gold-toned metal case, likely brass or a similar base metal with a gold plating, showing significant signs of wear, including tarnishing, pitting, and loss of plating, particularly around the edges and lugs. The main dial, which is visible through a scratched acrylic or plastic crystal, is dark in color, possibly a deep grey or black, with a sunburst finish. It features applied gold-toned rectangular hour markers, some of which appear to have a luminous insert or a white accent. The hands are gold-toned, with the minute and hour hands having luminous or white inserts, while the sweeping second hand is a thin gold tone. At the 3 o'clock position, there is a day-date window displaying both the day of the week (partially visible as 'SAT') and the numerical date ('11') on a white background with black text. Below the central axis, the dial is marked 'WATER RESISTANT', and 'TIMEX' is prominently displayed above the central axis. The crystal itself is heavily scratched and scuffed, obscuring some of the dial's clarity. The winding crown is visible on the right side of the case and also appears gold-toned. The lugs, where a strap would attach, are present but show heavy wear and some deformation. The overall condition suggests an item from the mid to late 20th century, likely 1960s or 1970s, given the style and Timex branding conventions of that era. Craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced consumer watches of the period, emphasizing functionality over high-end finishing, as evidenced by the base metal case and common dial features. The lack of a strap means it is not currently wearable and would require restoration for full functionality and aesthetic appeal.