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I've picked up a few over the years. Good solid watches for the money. Many interesting styles.

 

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This thread reminded me of a watch that I used to have but lost a long time ago. Some time in the mid to late 90's, some watch company came out with a line of analog watches with an alarm on them; you'd set the alarm with a secondary crown and pull it to activate. I remember the ad campaign vaguely, and it was kind of secret agent-ish. I'm pretty certain it was by Timex, because I distinctly remember Indiglo on the watch, but I could be mistaken. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? Was it a Timex, and do they still make anything like that?

Thanks!

That sounds like a Timex Reef Gear I-Control

 

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Here is one of mine, but this only has one crown (not a secondary one) and is strictly digital:

More like this one.

 

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There was a picture of a white-faced Timex on PMWF a couple of months ago, it had "Power Reserve" scripted on the face, in all sincerety it was one of the best looking watches I've ever seen. Looked to be from the 60's. I've searched eBay since, never see one. It was a stunner.

Like this one?

 

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I thought I'd share my 1970 Self-Wind that I recently picked up.

 

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I've been eyeing these blue beauties lately. Not sure which one I like better.

If you are looking for opinions, I like the one on the left better.

 

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I picked up this last weekend. It is a reproduction of the 1950's Marlin and came with the display case. No lume, no Indiglo, no day, no date. The gray strap felt really cheap so I swapped it out for a black leather strap.

 

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Well....ummm.... good luck finding one of these...it was called a Retro Olive Expedition when I bought it 3 years ago at Overstock. Never seen them for sale anyplace else. I think they were long ago discontinued.:think: The model number is 45671....maybe you will be lucky!!

T-45671 $40.00

WatchesRetailer.com - Timex Men's Expedition Grande Metal Square Watch T45671