Item Report
Mark Naimar Quartz Water Resistant Wristwatch
By: Mark Naimar
Style: Late 20th-Century Dress Watch
Origin: Likely Japan or Hong Kong (mass-market origin typical of this brand)
Materials: Gold-tone base metal (likely brass or alloy), mineral glass, quartz movement
Age: Circa 1980s-1990s
Condition: Fair (visible surface wear, tarnish, and oxidation near the bracelet and case edges; not officially serviced or tested; apparent aging on the finish)
Value: $10–$25 (auction, in working condition; little collector value)
Maker's Marks / Writing: Mark Naimar logo and script on dial; 'QUARTZ WATER RESISTANT'; likely further detail on case back (not shown).
Date: 2025-06-13 11:51:42.159857
Description:
This is a Mark Naimar branded quartz wristwatch with a gold-tone metal bracelet and fluted bezel. The watch features a simple, classic analog dial with gold-tone hour indices and hands, marked 'QUARTZ WATER RESISTANT' on the dial, and has a three-link bracelet. The overall design is reminiscent of late 20th-century dress watches, imitating more expensive luxury designs in a more affordable, mass-market format.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This watch is representative of entry-level fashion watches from the late 20th century, intended as affordable alternatives to high-end luxury timepieces. Mark Naimar is not a notable fine watchmaker and the piece holds only modest value as a vintage accessory, with no significant horological or collectible importance.
Individual Images:
- The close-up reveals significant wear and tarnishing on the bracelet and case
- and a buildup of greenish oxidation—likely from the base metal alloy. No damage to the crystal or dial is visible
- but signs of age and low-end production are apparent.
Provenance:
None provided.
Condition:
Fair (visible surface wear, tarnish, and oxidation near the bracelet and case edges; not officially serviced or tested; apparent aging on the finish)
Identification Score: 95%
The branding, dial features, and construction match known examples of Mark Naimar quartz watches from the late 20th century, commonly sold as fashion accessories.
Authenticity Score: 90%
The watch appears to be a genuine Mark Naimar product from the indicated era, not a high-value or luxury counterfeit. There is no evidence suggesting it is anything other than an authentic, inexpensive vintage watch.
Image Memory Note
Mark Naimar quartz watch from the 1980s-1990s, gold-tone, with significant surface wear and oxidation. Not a valuable collector piece, but characteristic of fashion watches of the era.
Keywords
Mark Naimar, quartz watch, vintage wristwatch, fashion watch, gold-tone, late 20th century, Japan, Hong Kong
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