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Timex Assortment #53 Display Case


JerseyMo

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A few weeks back I spotted a unique display case from Timex history on Ebay.  Yes, it was the 1959 display case where a watch is dropped on and anvil to show how good the watches are shock proof.

Now what made this even better is that I already had the catalog page showing this case. So of course I had to buy it.  Main issue was that the mechanism that raised and lowered the watch was missing perhaps the most important part.  Which was the  part that would trip the lever.  With a little bit of consultation with a my watchmaker friend a plan was drawn up on how to make the missing part.  So with a bit of spring wire solder to a hex nut and some chain, the display is back in working order.   Now the next one on the grail list is a display that dips a watch in water to show they are water proof.

 

 

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I love the display case - a great find. Looks like there are a few empty spaces to fill with vintage Timex watches to make the display complete. I have one old Timex that I would love to donate to the cause. Send me a PM and I mail it to you.  Oh, I do have the stem and it does  run.

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17 hours ago, JohnHutchins said:

I love the display case - a great find. Looks like there are a few empty spaces to fill with vintage Timex watches to make the display complete. I have one old Timex that I would love to donate to the cause. Send me a PM and I mail it to you.  Oh, I do have the stem and it does  run.

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Thanks for the offer but I do have all of the spots filled now.  

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