1967 Timex Ladies Petite Mechanical Ref. 10647259
1967 Timex Ladies Petite Mechanical Ref. 10647259
Reference Number: 10547259
Manufactured Date: 1967
This elegant 1967 Timex Ladies Petite Mechanical Watch, reference 10647259, represents the understated charm of mid-century women's watchmaking. Featuring a compact gold-tone round case, the watch showcases a champagne-colored dial with a subtle sunburst finish, raised gold-tone Arabic numerals, delicate gold hands, and a slender central seconds hand. A prominent winding crown complements the petite case, while a silver-tone expandable metal bracelet provides a comfortable, flexible fit. The watch exhibits visible signs of age, including scratches and wear to the gold-tone case and bezel, minor scratches on the crystal, and some discoloration around the dial's perimeter. The bracelet also shows surface wear and appears to differ from the gold-tone bracelet illustrated in the period catalog. A lovely example of Timex's affordable mechanical dress watches from the late 1960s.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 24.75mm
Dial: 20.25mm
Lug-to-Lug: 31.25mm
Thickness: 9mm
Strap: 15.9cm
Strap Style: Metal Expansion Band
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Mechanical Analog
Watch Movement: M282
Watch Complications:
- None
Movement Caliber: Mechanical
Watch Lume: N/A
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Gold
Dial: White
Strap: Gold
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Snapback
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- A Timex Catalog Original – This watch can be traced to Timex's 1967 product catalog, providing a valuable period reference for its design and original retail presentation. Such contemporary advertising is especially useful to vintage watch collectors because it helps distinguish original production models from later variations, replacements, and otherwise difficult-to-date examples.
- The Timex Petite Collection – Timex's Petite watches reflected the mid-century preference for small, jewelry-like women's wristwatches that could be worn for both everyday activities and formal occasions. By combining delicate cases with affordable mechanical movements, Timex made fashionable wristwatches accessible to a broad audience during an era when many women's watches were still considerably smaller than their modern counterparts.
- Mechanical Watchmaking Before the Quartz Revolution – Produced in 1967, this watch belongs to the final decade before inexpensive quartz movements began transforming the mass-market watch industry. Timex was particularly successful at manufacturing economical mechanical watches using simplified, durable movement designs, making surviving examples interesting reminders of the company's approach to accessible American watchmaking.
Original Catalogue Description: N/A
Original Wholesale Price (1967): N/A
Original Retail Price (1967): N/A
