1975 Timex SSQ - Back in working order.

[JerseyMo]

I have had one of these SSQ models from a huge lot won well over 10 years ago.  Problem was that as I wore it on my wrist the heat build up would cause the display to go all black.

Several times I took the module apart and carefully cleaned all contacts with alcohol and other various electronic cleaners.  No luck!  Than I would let it sit for a few more years.  A few times I tried to swap in a display glass from other modules.  Again no luck.

Finally the other week I got lucky and swapped in a new glass and it worked.  But....   I noticed that some segments were not appearing on the second digit.  Was my fault because on of the contacts between the circuit board and the glass was damaged when I lifted it off.  What to ?  Lets go search eBay and find one right?  And sure enough I found one listed as "Parts or Repairs" BIN make offer and for just about 10 bucks one was on its way.   Yes, I know  what your thinking...the one coming it was going to have issue too and now instead of one broken SSQ I'd have two.   

Well, I guess I got lucky because here she is...

 

 

 

So why did I go through all the fuss?  Easy, 1975 was the first year Timex introduced an LCD watch and it has a unique feature.  Which is that unlike most LCD modules that require two or more push buttons, this one only has what looks like a typical crown.  You turn it and the minutes count up, turn it back and turn it again and the hours count up.  Plus 1975 was the year I graduated HS.

Won't it be cool to wear this to the 50th reunion that is only 3 years away.