How can I tell how old my Timex watch is?

How to Determine Timex Watch ModelsLook on the back of the Timex watch dial. The model number may be listed there.Determine the Timex watch model by the packaging. Find the model number on the back of the Timex watch case. Press the Mode button repeatedly on the Timex watch until COMM Mode is displayed.

How do you change the date on an automatic watch?

Set the date by pulling the crown out to its first position for the vast majority of mechanical watches with a date function. Turn the crown gently to set the date. If your watch also has a day-of-the-week display, you can usually also set it via the crown in this position by turning it in the opposite direction.

When did Timex stop making watches in Great Britain?

Russian, China Mech. Timex made watches in Dundee, Scotland (not England) from the late 1950s(?) until around the end of the 1970s, although at least some of the dials were made in England. By the mid 1970s they were also making them in Taiwan.

Are Timex watches good?

Timex has proven that you can get amazing quality, stylish watches for extremely low costs. Thats why the brand shows up multiple times on our list of the best watches under $100. Another special quality that we love about Timex watches is the fact that nearly everyone can wear them.

When should you not set the date on an automatic watch?

Avoid setting the date when the watch is between 9PM and 3AM. The watchs date mechanism has begun to automatically change the date and could become damaged during this time if the date is manually set.

How many times should you wind a Timex Marlin?

Simply wind the watch until you feel resistance on the crown. This should be repeated every day to prevent the watch from stopping. Referred to as the Gentlemens Standard, the Timex Marlin pairs the purity and pleasure of a hand-wound mechanical movement with the timeless sophistication of a sleek design.