Timex Electric Gold-Tone Rectangular — Taiwan, circa 1975–1985
Long before “minimalist dress watch” became a marketing category, Timex was quietly producing pieces
like this: a slim, rectangular gold-tone case with clipped octagonal corners, a finely crosshatched
guilloché dial that catches light at every angle, and an electric movement that still keeps time without
complaint. Taiwan production during this era delivered surprising quality in Timex’s mid-tier lineup,
and the Electric designation sets this apart from the manual-wind workaday pieces of the same period —
it runs on a battery-powered electronic movement, the technological bridge between mechanical and quartz.
Specifications
- Reference:
- Movement: Timex Electric (battery-powered electronic, solid-state)
- Case: Gold-tone base metal, rectangular with chamfered octagonal corners;estimate ~23–24mm wide × 28–30mm tall
- Dial: Silver-white guilloché crosshatch textured dial; applied baton/stick hour markers; printed “TIMEX” and “Electric” text; “TAIWAN” country of origin printed at 6 o’clock
- Bezel: Flat polished gold-tone, integrated with case profile
- Bracelet/Strap: Black crocodile-pattern leather strap (original or period-correct replacement;
- Crystal: Acrylic
- Water Resistance: None rated; vintage dress watch, keep dry
- Origin: Taiwan
Condition
Case presents well with light gold-tone wear consistent with age — no deep gouges or major plate loss
visible. Dial is clean with the textured surface intact and markers crisp. Black baton hands show no
obvious corrosion or lume degradation. Strap shows wear and some cracking; a replacement 12mm strap
will elevate the piece significantly. Crystal appears clear/p>
Includes
Watch only.
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