I have an vintage 69 timex marlin I need to source a crystal for.

[edteach]

I believe its a high dome 30.8 acrylic crystal. I can find ones that are close but nothing that says its for a Timex on eBay or Etsy. I don't mind buying 10 r so if that would help on price. I try to pick up Marlin watches when I find them at garage sales ect. thanks for any help.

[JerseyMo]

what is the dial code?

[edteach]

20242469 So as far as I understand it its a 24 movement, made in 1969. Does the other part tell the case size?

[edteach]

I found one I think would work on ebay but its quite expensive and out of England. https://www.ebay.com/itm/113685461515?hash=item1a782e7a0b:g:XzkAAOSwAbBe5QXE

[JerseyMo]

15 hours ago, edteach said:

20242469 So as far as I understand it its a 24 movement, made in 1969. Does the other part tell the case size?

model\movement\year made. 

most vintage Marlins 1963 - 1973 or so use 30.4 - 30.8 mm.  But why are you looking for the crystal?  is it missing or cracked?

[edteach]

39 minutes ago, JerseyMo said:

model\movement\year made. 

most vintage Marlins 1963 - 1973 or so use 30.4 - 30.8 mm.  But why are you looking for the crystal?  is it missing or cracked?

The crystal has a small missing piece from an impact on the edge. I would have polished it up if not for the crack and missing piece.

1 hour ago, JerseyMo said:

model\movement\year made. 

most vintage Marlins 1963 - 1973 or so use 30.4 - 30.8 mm.  But why are you looking for the crystal?  is it missing or cracked?

This is what I am looking for. This is the style of crystal that came out. Its a stepped crystal.

[JerseyMo]

buying one off parts can be time consuming and more costly. So I buy in bulk not only parts but project watches as well.

Good luck with the Marlin restore.  Be sure to show the completed project.

[edteach]

I bought a Electronic M40 watch that was working well for the movement. The case was in poor condition but the movement was good. I had a case and crystal for it that was in perfect condition. I noticed the crystal in the electronic was the same as the marlin. I used that one in my Marlin and repaired both. I also picked up this Timex LCD and cleaned it up and put in a new Battery and its running good.

[JerseyMo]

off to a good start.