1966 Timex 21 Self-Wind

I was searching for a 1966 Timex Marlin as a companion to a couple of reissues that I have, when I stumbled onto this ’66 21. The more I read about these watches and their place in the Timex line-up, the more I was convinced that I wanted it, so it’s on the way now. 🤩
Hopefully, it performs as well as the seller described.

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Timex advice request

I stumbled onto this Timex watch dated 1969, which is described as “fully refurbished”.

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The issue that the dial doesn’t align with the case in the reference catalog or any other watch I’ve found online of the same model and year.


Timex 1969 Catalog and Ad Reference — Heritage 1854

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I inquired with the seller, asking if maybe it was assembled using various Timex parts and received the following response:

“While the catalogs that can…

Timex advice request

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Thoughts about compliments…

My interest has always been in affordable dress watches (preferably Bulova or Timex), which are either vintage, reissues or have a retro vibe, as opposed to diver, field, sport, I’m sure you get the picture. Last night, I went to dinner with a friend wearing a Bulova Robie House.

The young lady who was serving us, complimented the watch and proceeded to ask a few questions about it. She then paused and hesitantly asked if it was expensive. I replied that “expensive” is relative, but…

Thoughts about compliments…

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Tank Solo vs Must Value

I’ve read multiple times online that the Solo is holding its resale value better than the Must, due to its desirability for it’s more classic design and better components. Is this really the case?

Is it possible that what’s being referred to is the Must de Cartier which preceded the Solo, not the Must which followed it?

If it’s the current Must, which components are better in the Solo? I understood that the current Must has some design styling borrowed from the Louis?
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Tank Solo vs Must Value

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Cartier Tank Solo Large from Chrono24

Hello, I’m purchasing my first Cartier Tank, by which I’ve been fascinated since I was an adolescent. It’ll be the most I’ve invested in a watch thus far, so I’m being (overly?) cautious about it.
There are several listed on Chrono24 from dealers in Hong Kong with apparently perfect reviews and with box and papers. These are a few examples:

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Cartier Tank Solo Large from Chrono24

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Cartier Tank Solo Large strap(s)

Hello, I’m interested in purchasing a Cartier Tank Solo Large. It would be my first Cartier and I wish to know if there’s a longer high quality lizard strap to which the Cartier deployant buckle can be attached?
I’ve read that the original strap fits about a 7″ wrist, but my wrist is about 8 1/4″. Your insight will be greatly appreciated.

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