Old timex.....year?

[cdickrun64]

Found this down by the river today.....surely someone here has found one like it and researched.....?? Thanks!!

 

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[Rookster]

Nice find.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Looks very similar to this 1974 day/date Timex.

https://www.birthyearwatches.com/product/1974-timex-day-date-mens-watch/

 

[olroy70]

my question is it still ticking... looks like it had a licking!!!

 

[trdking]

It is early 1970's Does not look toasted. Is it still ticking? is a fair question. Is it running or toast? These actually have some value unlike other Slimexes

 

[cdickrun64]

I can adjust the time....and it feels like it winds. Has ticked 4 seconds so far...

 

[cdickrun64]

 

[olroy70]

looks like jewels in the numbers.. they sure got extra for those.

 

[mick56]

So, it's full of condensation? I'd take the back off and let the inside dry out.

 

[cdickrun64]

Got it in a bag of rice, if that doesn’t help, i will take the back off.....if i can.

 

[cdickrun64]

Got it in a bag of rice, if that doesn’t help, i will take the back off.....if i can.

Any tips on taking the back off?

 

[olroy70]

some of the better watches screw off. timex usually had a pry off. have to work a knife edge around it....

 

[Tony in SC]

There's a slit in the edge to pry it off.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

If you look at the back - with the word TIMEX upright there should be a little "lip" on the bottom of the cover. Slip the blade of a "junker" penknife or a utility knife it to pry it off.

It will likely bend the edge of a good knife so use something you don't want to keep nice.

 

[cdickrun64]

Got the cover off!! The works look pretty good!!

 

[trdking]

Looks like the back cover did not make it through the operation. It is now toast!

 

[cdickrun64]

Correct!! Drastic measures had to be taken!![emoji53]