1991 Acqua (by Timex) Ladies Mechanical Watch
1991 Acqua (by Timex) Ladies Mechanical Watch
Reference Number: N/A
Manufactured Date: 1991
This 1991 Acqua Ladies Mechanical Watch combines understated elegance with a classic, vintage-inspired design. Its polished gold-tone round case frames a crisp white dial featuring distinctive black Arabic numerals, slender hands, and a central sweeping seconds hand. A black strap complements the warm gold finish, creating a versatile look suited to both casual and formal occasions. As a hand-wound mechanical timepiece, it offers the traditional experience of winding a watch rather than relying on a battery.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 25.25mm
Dial: 22mm
Lug-to-Lug: 30.5mm
Thickness: 9mm
Strap: 16.5cm
Strap Style: Resin Pin Buckle
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Mechanical Analog
Watch Movement: B17
Watch Complications:
- None
Movement Caliber: Timex Mechanical
Watch Lume: None
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Gold
Dial: White
Strap: Black
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Snapback
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- Traditional Mechanical Timekeeping - Unlike battery-powered quartz watches, this Acqua operates using a mechanical movement powered by a manually wound mainspring. Turning the crown stores energy that is gradually released through a series of gears and a regulated escapement, making the watch a small example of traditional mechanical engineering.
- A Distinctive Numerical Dial - Rather than using traditional Roman numerals or simple baton markers, this watch features stylized Arabic numerals with distinctive geometric shapes and varying stroke widths. The bold black numerals contrast with the white dial, creating excellent legibility while giving the watch a recognizable early-1990s aesthetic.
- An Internationally Assembled Timepiece - The caseback identifies the watch as having been assembled in the Philippines, reflecting the international nature of watch manufacturing during the late twentieth century. Its markings also identify a base-metal bezel and stainless steel back, a practical combination commonly found on affordable dress watches of the period.
Original Catalogue Description: N/A
Original Wholesale Price (1991): N/A
Original Retail Price (1991): N/A
