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Timex Wristwatch (NTM 26076)

Partially verified

This Timex wristwatch, held by the Norsk Teknisk Museum (NTM) under accession number NTM 26076, is dated to 1958. The watch is described in the museum records as having a gold-colored case, referred to as 'gullfarget'. with a combination of Arabic numerals at the 12, 10, 8, 4, and 6 positions and applied arrowhead indices for the remaining markers. The dial is signed 'TIMEX' below the 12 o'clock position and 'WATERPROOF' above the 6 o'clock marker. At the base of the dial, the text 'MADE IN U.S.A.' confirms its manufacturing origin. The watch is currently presented without a strap or bracelet. Museum records indicate that the movement is functional.

Front view of the 1958 Timex wristwatch showing the gold-colored case and signature on the dial.
Front view of the 1958 Timex wristwatch showing the gold-colored case and signature on the dial. — NTM via DigitaltMuseum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
orbiscollectibles.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Timex
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
NTM 26076
Source-reported date
1958
Source-reported place
United States

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Dial and Aesthetics

The dial surface is a light, neutral tone, providing high contrast for the gold-toned hands and hour markers. Arabic numerals at the 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 positions are complemented by alternating arrowhead indices.

Signage on the dial includes the 'TIMEX' wordmark below the 12 o'clock position, with 'WATERPROOF' printed in a clear, sans-serif font above the 6 o'clock numeral. The phrase 'MADE IN U.S.A.' is positioned along the lower edge of the dial, directly below the 6 o'clock marker, confirming the manufacturer's specified country of production.

Evidence for this section
  • “Gullfarget.”

Case and Configuration

The watch case is described as gold-colored, a finish that complements the indices and hands on the dial. The lug design is straightforward, intended for a standard spring-bar attachment, although the watch is currently unaccompanied by a strap or bracelet.

The crown appears original to the design and is positioned on the side of the case.

Evidence for this section
  • “Gullfarget.”
  • “Uten lenke/rem.”
  • “Klokken virker.”

Provenance and Documentation

This object is documented within the Norsk Teknisk Museum (NTM) collection. The record identifies the piece by the unique accession number NTM 26076. The museum's classification provides the primary verification for the object's maker and date of manufacture.

The information transcribed reflects the institutional registry maintained by the museum. The object is categorized within the broader context of horological records as a specific specimen of a 1958 Timex wristwatch.

Evidence for this section
  • “Held by NTM (object NTM 26076).”
  • “Maker: Timex. Date: 1958.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific calibre movement housed within the NTM 26076 reference?
  • What specific base metal alloy was utilized for the gold-colored plating of this model?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Timex Wristwatch (NTM 26076)
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerTimex“Maker: Timex.”
Date1958“Date: 1958.”
Accession NumberNTM 26076“Held by NTM (object NTM 26076).”
Case DescriptionGold-colored“Gullfarget.”
Functional StatusWorking“Klokken virker.”
Strap StatusNone“Uten lenke/rem.”

Visible details

  • Dial features both Arabic numerals and applied arrowhead indices.
  • Case appears to be gold-colored metal.
  • Dial is marked 'WATERPROOF' and 'MADE IN U.S.A.'
  • Watch is missing its original strap or bracelet.

Research qualifications

  • The specific metal composition of the gold-colored case is not defined in the museum record.
  • While described as functional, the extent or quality of its timekeeping accuracy is not verified.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Wristwatch by Timex, 1958

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 309ce2e7d8

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