Timex - Calatrava - No reserve price - Men - 1970-1979

This vintage Timex presents the enduring elegance of a classic Calatrava-style dress watch. Its warm golden sunburst dial, slim baton markers and traditionally proportioned 35 mm case create a refined mid-century appearance, complemented by a simple black leather strap.

Technical Details

Brand: Timex
Style: Calatrava-inspired vintage dress watch
Origin: Great Britain, as indicated on the dial
Movement: Mechanical hand-wound movement
Functions: Hours, minutes and central seconds
Case material: Gold-plated base-metal case and bezel
Case diameter: Approximately 35 mm, excluding the crown
Crystal: Acrylic glass
Dial: Golden sunburst dial
Indexes: Applied baton hour markers with dark central accents
Case back: Stainless-steel back
Strap: Generic black leather strap
Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist of up to approximately 20 cm
Water resistance: Marked “Water Resistant”; not tested
Accessories: Generic presentation box

Condition Report

The watch is offered in Grade B condition, showing visible signs of wear consistent with its age and previous use. The gold-plated case displays scratches, marks, oxidation and areas of plating loss, particularly around the lugs, bezel and case edges. The acrylic crystal may present light surface marks.

The golden dial remains attractive, with an appealing vintage patina and well-preserved applied hour markers. The hands show visible ageing and oxidation. The stainless-steel case back has scratches from normal use. The generic black leather strap is a later replacement.

The mechanical movement is functioning at the time of listing. No recent service history is available, and its future accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Although the watch is marked as water-resistant, this has not been tested; contact with water is not recommended.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description.

Story & Heritage

Timex built its reputation by making dependable mechanical watches accessible to generations of owners. During the twentieth century, the brand became closely associated with practical construction, straightforward design and watches intended to accompany everyday life.

This example belongs to the elegant tradition of the Calatrava-style dress watch: a clean round case, restrained hour markers and a balanced dial free from unnecessary complications. Its golden sunburst surface changes character with the light, while the slim central seconds hand brings gentle movement to the composition.

The “Great Britain” signature at the bottom of the dial connects the watch to an important chapter in Timex history, when British production played a significant role in supplying the European market. More than a simple timekeeper, this vintage Timex carries the honest charm of a well-worn mechanical watch—one that has aged naturally and retains the character of the era in which it was made.

Internal Reference Number - FLO 203