{"product_id":"timex-vintage-watch-from-1970s-automatic","title":"Timex Automatic Vintage 1970s – Made in Portugal Case","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimex Automatic Vintage 1970s – Made in Portugal Case | Serviced | Day-Date | 42mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive \u003cstrong\u003e1970s Timex Automatic\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring a beautifully brushed silver dial that changes character with the light. The applied blue metallic hour markers create an elegant contrast, while the original \u003cstrong\u003eDay-Date\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e markings remain crisp and well preserved, reflecting the authentic style of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the defining features of this watch is its \u003cstrong\u003eMade in Portugal\u003c\/strong\u003e case. During the 1960s and 1970s, Portugal became an important manufacturing centre for watch cases, supplying components to several international brands for the European market. Timex was among the companies that used Portuguese-made cases on selected models, making these examples far less common than their standard counterparts and adding an interesting chapter to the brand's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by its original \u003cstrong\u003eautomatic movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, this watch has been \u003cstrong\u003eprofessionally serviced\u003c\/strong\u003e and is running as it should. The case measures \u003cstrong\u003e42mm including the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it excellent wrist presence while preserving the elegant proportions expected from a vintage timepiece. The original stainless steel case back remains in place with its factory engravings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is fitted with a premium \u003cstrong\u003eSummer Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e strap in brown leather with a natural rubber lining. This combination offers the classic appearance of leather with improved comfort, flexibility and resistance to perspiration, making it suitable for everyday wear throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Timex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally serviced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay-Date display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrushed silver dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplied blue metallic hour markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal \"Automatic\" and \"Water Resistance\" dial printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Portugal\u003c\/strong\u003e case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel case back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e42mm including crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Summer Edition brown leather strap with rubber lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine vintage Timex that combines reliable automatic mechanics, classic 1970s styling and the increasingly sought-after \u003cstrong\u003ePortuguese-made case\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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