Vintage finds
One of my local watchmakers got a large collection of odds and ends recently including these two that I chose out of the pile.
A Timex Viscount day date probably from the 70s, Breguet numerals and the taper on the date window drew me in.
Then a Winthrop Executive no hands watch. Quirky and fun.
Will probably grab some interesting straps for these. Any suggestions?
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Love that Timex. Breguet numerals are beautiful. They seem quite uncommon these days other than in mega-expensive "high horology" watches.
Straps-wise, both are going to be pretty versatile as they're quite neutral coloured and dressy. I find that I need to be careful not to buy straps that are too thick and padded for vintage watches as they tend to be thinner than modern ones. I reckon all these would work:
black calf or lizard
tan/cognac calf or ostrich or pigskin
burgundy, oxblood or blue calf, goat or horse
RIOS1931 do a good range of quality straps in different leathers
Your Timex was manufactured in 1978. See the last two numbers appearing in the digit string that appears between the 6 and 5 position. Lovely watch.
Here's my French Timex hand wind:
Love that Timex. Breguet numerals are beautiful. They seem quite uncommon these days other than in mega-expensive "high horology" watches.
Straps-wise, both are going to be pretty versatile as they're quite neutral coloured and dressy. I find that I need to be careful not to buy straps that are too thick and padded for vintage watches as they tend to be thinner than modern ones. I reckon all these would work:
black calf or lizard
tan/cognac calf or ostrich or pigskin
burgundy, oxblood or blue calf, goat or horse
RIOS1931 do a good range of quality straps in different leathers
Thank you!
Your Timex was manufactured in 1978. See the last two numbers appearing in the digit string that appears between the 6 and 5 position. Lovely watch.
Here's my French Timex hand wind:
Great tip, thanks!