1972 Timex Ladies Electric Diver Ref. 811706972
1972 Timex Ladies Electric Diver Ref. 811706972
Reference Number: 811706972
Manufactured Date: 1972
This 1972 Timex Ladies Electric Ref. 811706972 combines the sporty styling of a dive watch with the innovative battery-powered technology of the early 1970s. Its deep blue sunburst dial features luminous rectangular hour markers, matching silver-tone hands, and a distinctive paddle-shaped seconds hand. A black rotating elapsed-time bezel, domed acrylic crystal, chrome-plated case, and white textured strap complete its nautical appearance. Powered by Timex's electric movement rather than a conventional quartz mechanism, this vintage timepiece represents an interesting transitional period in watchmaking history.
The rotating bi-directional bezel has a crack at the 12:00 marker that has been repaired using jeweler's glue.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 25.25mm
Dial: 17.25mm
Lug-to-Lug: 30.5mm
Thickness: 11mm
Strap: 15.9cm
Strap Style: Rubber Pin Buckle (Original)
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Electric Analog
Watch Movement: M69
Watch Complications:
- Rotating Bezel (Bidirectional)
Movement Caliber: Timex Electric
Watch Lume: Hands and Hour Index Markers (Weak)
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Silver
Dial: Blue
Strap: White
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Snapback
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- An Early Electric Movement - This watch utilizes the Timex Caliber M69, a battery-powered mechanical balance-wheel movement operating at 21,600 beats per hour, combining traditional oscillating mechanics with electric power.
- A Miniature Dive-Watch Design - Despite its petite ladies' proportions, the watch incorporates familiar diving-watch elements, including a rotating elapsed-time bezel, luminous markers, prominent seconds hand, and water-resistant construction.
- Documented in the 1972 Timex Catalog - The exact model appears in Timex's 1972 ladies' electric watch collection, originally advertised with a black elapsed-time bezel, blue dial, and white textured strap, closely matching this surviving example.
Original Catalogue Description: "Chrome plated bezel, black elapsed time ring, white strap, luminous, sweep"
Original Wholesale Price (1972): N/A
Original Retail Price (1972): $30.00
