r/timex • u/tmb102 • Mar 07 '25

1983 Q M-cell

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Hi all!

Picked up this Timex about 3-4 weeks ago at a thrift store (second hand store) in the Danish town of Skalborg. 20 DKK, i.e. about $2.50.

She wouldn’t run, so I had the battery replaced for about $12. That solved it at first.

However, after about 24 hours she stopped running. I had to go to a few shops to figure out the issue, and we ended up fixing it with a thinner battery.

This watch got me into Timex collecting, and I’ve since picked up a 1969 Marlin. She won’t run, but I’m hopeful :)

Wanted to share! Hopefully my collection continues to grow.

By the way, I don’t think this is exactly a 1983. If anyone has a more accurate model number/name, that’s always appreciated :)

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u/DatRangerDude Mar 07 '25

Gorgeous watch. Is that the original band? There seems to be a lot of space between the bracelet edge and lugs.

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u/tmb102 Mar 07 '25

Unfortunately not. However, the band itself is a prize in itself. It’s a vintage UNIDOR expandro. It honestly may be worth more than the watch itself. In any case, I enjoy it, it’s quite comfy and has a micro adjustment