Timex M69

 
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Timex M69

Description

A very simple and tiny electromechanical ladies movement from the seventies.
It is much simpler than its precessor, the caliber DuRoWe (Laco) 900 / Timex M82.

It exists in at least two versions: One “Made in Germany” and the other “Made in Taiwan”.

Timex M69: Timex M69 (Made in Taiwan)

Timex M69 (Made in Taiwan)

The non shock-protected balance carries the coil and the ellipse for driving the lever. It is beared in two ruby bearings; the power supply for the coil happens over the hairspring on top and a tiny long spring on the bottom, which is partially connected with the balance plate.

Timex M69: balance wheel

balance wheel

Interestingly, this movement (or at least the latest Taiwan version - if this is the case for other versions as well has to be determined) has got a plastic lever. This is very modern for a movement of the mid 1970ies.

Timex M69: movement view without balance - note the plastic lever!

movement view without balance - note the plastic lever!

The left copper lever hacks the balance wheel when the crown is drawn into the setting position. The right, very thing straight spring is used for partially supplying the balance coil with power, so that it pushes off the balance from the permanent magnet, visible at 6 o’clock.

Timex M69: dial side without hour wheel

dial side without hour wheel

The minute hand is driven on the dial side by the small gear at 4:30. At 3 o’clock, you see the changer wheel for driving the hour hand.

Timex M69: Timex M69 dial side

Timex M69 dial side

Technical data

Manufacturer:Timex
Caliber:M69
Size:6 3/4 x 8''' (measured: 15,4 x 17,0mm)
A/h:21600
Number of jewels:4
Shock protection(s): none
Balance bearing / direction hairspring:Bridge
Moveable stud:no
Adjust mechanism:Hairspring key
Features:
  • SC (center seconds)
  • EL (elecromechanically powered)
Inventory number:16022

Usage gallery

Timex M69: Timex Electric ladies' watch model 80160

Timex Electric ladies' watch model 80160

Timex M69: Timex Electric ladies' watch model 80361

Timex Electric ladies' watch model 80361

Timex M69: Timex Electric ladies' watch model 80460

Timex Electric ladies' watch model 80460

Timex M69: Timex Electric ladies' watch model 802604

Timex Electric ladies' watch model 802604

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The youngest movement from Taiwan (with plastic lever) and the accompanying watch are a donation from R.Ludwig. Thank you very much!