1986 Timex SportsQuartz Watch Ref. H8347
1986 Timex SportsQuartz Watch Ref. H8347
Reference Number: H8347
Manufactured Date: 1986
The 1986 Timex SportsQuartz Ref. H8347 balanced dive-watch aesthetics with practical quartz accuracy, offering durability and style for under $70 at the time ($201 in 2025). Whether worn as a tool watch or a fashion statement, it’s a solid representation of Timex’s move into sporty, affordable quartz watches during the mid-1980s.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 40.5mm
Dial: 26.5mm
Lug-to-Lug: 40.5mm
Thickness: 10.5mm
Strap: 20.3cm
Strap Style: Rubber Pin Buckle
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Quartz
Watch Movement: Unkown
Watch Complications:
- Rotating Bezel
- Date Window
Movement Caliber: Quartz
Watch Lume: Hour & Minute Hands, Indices
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Silver
Dial: Black
Strap: Black
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Screw-down
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- Diver-Inspired Design: The 1986 Timex SportsQuartz Ref. H8347 features a bold, rotating bezel and luminous hands and markers, channeling the style and functionality of professional dive watches. Its 100-meter water resistance rating made it a rugged and reliable choice for aquatic adventures.
- Quartz Precision: Part of Timex’s SportsQuartz™ lineup, this model embraced the quartz revolution of the 1980s, offering affordable, low-maintenance accuracy without sacrificing durability.
- Everyday Versatility: With its stainless steel case and rubber bracelet, the watch blended sporty appeal with a polished finish, making it just as suited for the beach as it was for casual office wear.
Original Catalogue Description: "100m, stainless steel, luminescent hands / markers"
Original Wholesale Price (1986): Unknown
Original Retail Price (1986): $69.95
