Description

Condition: New

NOS Vintage 1975 Timex Sprite Military 23571 Manual-Wind Watch - Full Box & Papers Unworn
Description:
Up for sale is an absolute time capsule for vintage watch collectors: a New Old Stock (NOS), 100% unworn 1975 Timex Sprite Mechanical Watch with a military-inspired 24-hour layout.
This piece has spent the last 50 years beautifully preserved inside its original retail packaging and remains in pristine, factory-fresh cosmetic condition.
Product Details & Specifications:
• Brand: Timex
• Year of Manufacture: 1975 (Confirmed by dial code)
• Dial Reference Number: 23571 02575
• Movement: Timex Caliber M25 (Robust manual-wind / wind-up mechanical mechanism)
• Complications: Date window at 3 o'clock, sweeping center seconds hand
• Dial Aesthetic: Matte black military-style field dial with high-contrast white Arabic numerals, inner 24-hour scale tracking, and a vibrant orange/red sweeping second hand.
• Case: Chrome-plated base metal case in excellent condition with no wear.
• Crystal: Flawless, factory-original acrylic crystal with absolutely zero scratches or scuffs.
• Strap: Original black perforated "rally" style sport strap with its original silver-tone buckle.
Condition Report:
• Cosmetic: New Old Stock (NOS). The watch is entirely unworn and shows no signs of aging or handling.
• Mechanical: The manual-wind movement winds up smoothly, ticks beautifully, and is running well. (Please note: As a 50-year-old vintage mechanical item that has been sitting stored, a professional oiling/service is always recommended if you plan on daily continuous wear).
What is Included in the Full Set:
1. The Timepiece: Original 1975 Timex 23571 watch.
2. The Casing: Original 1970s blue textured vinyl "clamshell" display sleeve with a built-in clear viewing window.
3. The Price Tag Sticker: Original European retail price sticker (64,-) still affixed cleanly to the back of the case.
4. The Paperwork: Factory original Timex Garantiekarte (Warranty Card No. C 16791) along with its attached, untouched demographic survey mail-in slip written in German.
Pieces in this fully complete, undisturbed condition rarely surface on the market. Ships securely packed to ensure everything arrives safely. Feel free to reach out with any questions!