@@jw6871 I am not really sure what you are trying to get at with your comment. As someone who has actually served while wearing a Seiko, I can tell you that you are obviously wrong. As for "most", most people wear Gshocks or cheap Casios. In fact, second only to Gshocks, the most popular watch is a Casio F91W, a watch with 30 meter water resistance.
Yeah, I wouldn't say this is better than a Seiko Snk800 series. That's a huge reach. Considering there is a chinese seagull movement inside the MK1, the too small movement is encased in a typical quartz movement plastic spacer. I just bought 2 one of me and my girlfriend. I'm excited and worried about the Quality. These aren't the same in-house pin movements from the Timex that still run and keep excellent time today.
@@JustWatches1 she loves it! I've realized it's really hard to get a smaller watch that doesn't look like a "woman's watch", so I find her wearing it constantly. Other women have complimented her watch too. Now I wish they made a bigger size for me haha. I love the look of that crystal.
These canvas bracelets are very comfortable but there is one serious issue to keep in mind though which probably is the problem with any brand. At first it will become softer and more flexible. Ok no problem. But over time as your wrists release some sweat the bracelets absorbs what fees like salt and even begins to give off smell over time. When it happens it also starts to become harder again. I didn’t want to spend on a bracelet so I managed to wash it thoroughly. But it still became much harder and less flexible. For me it took about a year for it to become “sweaty”
Place the strap in boiling water for 5 mins and then pop it in the freezer for a few hours. The temperature extremes will kill the stinky bacteria and you’ll be good to go.
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. They are getting slightly better over time, but still not the high production of other channels. I do this just for fun, so I have to balance effort and reward. I am trying to raise the quality slowly over time however :)
Yeah its got some historical charm but i think you really need to want a Timex of this nature even at $130 discounted considering what one can pick up for less than half that with a lot more hardware .As for the one i had in the early 70's it didn't take much of a lickin' before it stopped tickin' .
Very much agree! I hope that came through in the video, you do pay a premium for that Timex on the dial. However, for some that is important. I am more of a value hunter. My Rdunae Vintage Turtle is one of my favorites because of the value it represents!
I'm wearing a 1960's Timex Marlin as I write this. I have 3 of them with the newest being a 1980 day/date. As much as I like Timex, they're WAY over charging for these new mechanical and automatic watches but people are buying them anyway......
I wish it was 80 bucks less lol. Not a huge Timex fan but these retro ones hit a sweet spot for me. Brass cases piss me off, acrylic crystal isn't my favorite, and most are loud. My MK1 steel is quiet and a great piece so I hope I enjoy this mechanical since I can't afford the hamilton Khaki manual wind right now. I wish for the price it had a screw down crown. This will look great on a leather single pass Nato or a canvas strap. Thanks for the video.
Yes, agree on the price. I think you pay a premium for these. Hmm yes, leather would be nice for this. The Khaki manual wind looks super cool, thanks for the comment :)
I've been trying to find one of their 38mm blue Navi Harbor watches and I can't seem to find them in stock anywhere in the US. I've seen them in some EU online stores but they only ship to other EU countries.
I got it on Timex.com, but it is currently sold out. You can sign up for them to email you when it is available, so hopefully that means they are making more!
If mighty american Timex thinks that they can put chinese Seagull movement in there and ask 200 for it, they are wrong. If Timex will have its own inhouse movement I might start to think about getting one. So far I recommend buying Seagull because they have at least guts to manufacture something on their own.
Value just isn't there imo. Cool watch for sure, and I'd snap it right up at like 80$ US. But almost 200$ for a watch with relatively cheap materials, acrylic crystal, cheap strap, standard steel case and a mystery Chinese movement that is not even automatic? Man... There are some seriously more tricked out pieces for that price range. Like I said I actually live the watch but it just isn't batting in the right league. You can get a seiko 5 automatic field watch that looks great too for cheaper that has better crystal and a Japanese automatic movement. Look, I love Timex, honestly. And am sure the watch is rock solid but just way too much for the specs and design. The only unique thing is the domed crystal. And honestly Timex doesn't really hold a prestige value on the name as they are kinda known as cheap beater watches you buy at the mall. Step in a good direction but man that price is just silly when stacked against other big brands with more name prestige at a smaller price compared to this guy. I hope they come out with a mk1 mecha chrono in the future as I'd be all over it at a similar price.
Yes. They are starting to get slightly better offerings. Their newer hand wind watch like this has a sapphire crystal, but they are still overpriced generally. I think they sell really well based on their brand name and heritage, especially for people who just want one watch, and are not crazy watch collectors like ourselves :P
For a few dollars more: Use same glow in the dark material as Seiko. As a mechanical, use a miyota. I have no idea how good the Chinese made Seagull engine is. If you are going through Asian engines why not use Miyota or Seiko? They are very well known and reliable. The ETA 2824-2 could be used for upper end price points time pieces..
Yes, for me I would have preferred a Miyota. I know they used a Miyota 9000 series in the Giorgio Galli S1, which is one of their more expensive pieces.
@@JustWatches1 After a little deep dive it appears Seagull Mechanical movements are well regarded in Horological circles. If I find a URL providing more tech on the spec regarding the movement I will share. Back to the NAVI XL automatics, I might refer to them as a military-esque watch as the WR is not meant for deep under water. I would label it military style with a diver bezel feature. But a handsome watch non the less. I am in an agonizing choice: green dial with tan strap or all black case and dial with black strap (this is one gorgeous watch!).
don't understand why there is no military mechanical timex with a black dial. if it had been a 38 mm with a black dial maybe I would have bought it. the satin case? because timex quartz watches have more detailed dials and this is so poor. is it so hard to make a decent mechanical military watch? I do not understand the meaning of this shiny little watch with a mechanism that cannot last over time
They have a black one in solar finally, and they put sapphire glass in the new Expedition North versions, but I agree. Give us a better movement and a black dial!
very poor Chinese movement and the diameter too small. At this price I would have bought it with a diameter of at least 38 mm the possibility of choosing between at least 2 colors of the dial and with a more decent movement. Inside there is a big plastic movement holder ...poor quality
I love manual wind. That way I have actual interaction with my watch. Great vedio.
Yes, I think hand wind only is romantic and I love winding it.
Seems like a better version of the Seiko SNK800 series. A nice gift for a watch newbie or a field watch maniac.
Seiko SNK series is legendary, but yes this is a great alternative option.
I mean Seiko is also half the price.
@@redragna3648 with 30 meters water resistance lmfao. field watch my ass no military man would ever wear that crap seiko
@@jw6871 I am not really sure what you are trying to get at with your comment. As someone who has actually served while wearing a Seiko, I can tell you that you are obviously wrong. As for "most", most people wear Gshocks or cheap Casios. In fact, second only to Gshocks, the most popular watch is a Casio F91W, a watch with 30 meter water resistance.
Yeah, I wouldn't say this is better than a Seiko Snk800 series. That's a huge reach. Considering there is a chinese seagull movement inside the MK1, the too small movement is encased in a typical quartz movement plastic spacer.
I just bought 2 one of me and my girlfriend. I'm excited and worried about the Quality. These aren't the same in-house pin movements from the Timex that still run and keep excellent time today.
Great mechanical watch with provenance. I have it on my wish list.⌚👍
It is a fun one! :)
Just bought one on sale for $100 for my girlfriend. She doesn't even care about watches but I'm excited for it lol.
Great price on it! I bet she will enjoy it!
@@JustWatches1 she loves it! I've realized it's really hard to get a smaller watch that doesn't look like a "woman's watch", so I find her wearing it constantly. Other women have complimented her watch too.
Now I wish they made a bigger size for me haha. I love the look of that crystal.
These canvas bracelets are very comfortable but there is one serious issue to keep in mind though which probably is the problem with any brand. At first it will become softer and more flexible. Ok no problem. But over time as your wrists release some sweat the bracelets absorbs what fees like salt and even begins to give off smell over time. When it happens it also starts to become harder again. I didn’t want to spend on a bracelet so I managed to wash it thoroughly. But it still became much harder and less flexible. For me it took about a year for it to become “sweaty”
Good point and definitely something to consider, especially if you are going to wear it regularly in a warmer climate or over the summer!
Place the strap in boiling water for 5 mins and then pop it in the freezer for a few hours. The temperature extremes will kill the stinky bacteria and you’ll be good to go.
Your videos are pretty good. You deserve more views and more subscribers.
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. They are getting slightly better over time, but still not the high production of other channels. I do this just for fun, so I have to balance effort and reward. I am trying to raise the quality slowly over time however :)
Yeah its got some historical charm but i think you really need to want a Timex of this nature even at $130 discounted considering what one can pick up for less than half that with a lot more hardware .As for the one i had in the early 70's it didn't take much of a lickin' before it stopped tickin' .
Very much agree! I hope that came through in the video, you do pay a premium for that Timex on the dial. However, for some that is important. I am more of a value hunter. My Rdunae Vintage Turtle is one of my favorites because of the value it represents!
I'm wearing a 1960's Timex Marlin as I write this. I have 3 of them with the newest being a 1980 day/date. As much as I like Timex, they're WAY over charging for these new mechanical and automatic watches but people are buying them anyway......
@@Nothingtoya It is interesting how well they are doing considering the many alternatives.
What are your favorite watches for less than half of $130?
Not too many mechanical options for $65
I wish it was 80 bucks less lol. Not a huge Timex fan but these retro ones hit a sweet spot for me. Brass cases piss me off, acrylic crystal isn't my favorite, and most are loud. My MK1 steel is quiet and a great piece so I hope I enjoy this mechanical since I can't afford the hamilton Khaki manual wind right now. I wish for the price it had a screw down crown. This will look great on a leather single pass Nato or a canvas strap. Thanks for the video.
Yes, agree on the price. I think you pay a premium for these. Hmm yes, leather would be nice for this. The Khaki manual wind looks super cool, thanks for the comment :)
Does it have a safety stop to prevent over winding?
You can feel the resistance build up, I never wind it all the way. It would stop but you have to be careful to not go too far as far as I know.
Great video! Any chance you’d sell this! Been looking for one:) thanks
Well, I took this one mostly apart, and then put it back together, so I wouldn't feel comfortable selling it. ruclips.net/video/hkNy03QB6-I/видео.html
It has lume but not indigo? Wish they had this with indigo
I would love to see that combination, but it would need a battery and this is mechanical. Not to say they couldn't do that!
I don't like that the movement is a mystery. I do like the vintage look and sizing, glad Timex is moving back to mechanical
Agree, I wish they would just be more transparent about what is used.
I did some looking it's some random Chinese made thing.
Its a Seagull ST-6 movement minus the rotor. A solid and reliable Chinese workhorse movement. Expected at the MSRP its being sold.
I've tried to find this watch everywhere. It's disappeared from the market.
I have a feeling Timex will make more, the same thing happened when they released the Q.
@@JustWatches1 thanks
I've been trying to find one of their 38mm blue Navi Harbor watches and I can't seem to find them in stock anywhere in the US. I've seen them in some EU online stores but they only ship to other EU countries.
I just found it on sale for 100 euros and an additional 15% discount. So 85 euros for the mechanism is worth it.
Yes, I agree.
water rating?
Oops did I forget to mention? It is only 50M, would have liked to see 100!
What is the weight of this watch?
I don't have this one anymore, but it is very light.
Good Evening where can I buy this watch
I got it on Timex.com, but it is currently sold out. You can sign up for them to email you when it is available, so hopefully that means they are making more!
Ok thanks
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Timex needs to make this with a black face like the military field watches, it would fly off the shelves.
They have a blue and white dial now, but yes, I agree black would be great!
Wish they had made their dial matte black! Why on earth they would make it drab olive is beyond me. So much less versatile!
Check out the Timex Expedition North that comes in black.
@@JustWatches1 Thanks for the tip! It looks really nice!
If mighty american Timex thinks that they can put chinese Seagull movement in there and ask 200 for it, they are wrong. If Timex will have its own inhouse movement I might start to think about getting one. So far I recommend buying Seagull because they have at least guts to manufacture something on their own.
Yes, Timex is charging a premium for their name. I still need to get a Seagull for review, I like what they are doing.
Value just isn't there imo. Cool watch for sure, and I'd snap it right up at like 80$ US. But almost 200$ for a watch with relatively cheap materials, acrylic crystal, cheap strap, standard steel case and a mystery Chinese movement that is not even automatic? Man... There are some seriously more tricked out pieces for that price range. Like I said I actually live the watch but it just isn't batting in the right league. You can get a seiko 5 automatic field watch that looks great too for cheaper that has better crystal and a Japanese automatic movement. Look, I love Timex, honestly. And am sure the watch is rock solid but just way too much for the specs and design. The only unique thing is the domed crystal. And honestly Timex doesn't really hold a prestige value on the name as they are kinda known as cheap beater watches you buy at the mall. Step in a good direction but man that price is just silly when stacked against other big brands with more name prestige at a smaller price compared to this guy. I hope they come out with a mk1 mecha chrono in the future as I'd be all over it at a similar price.
Yes. They are starting to get slightly better offerings. Their newer hand wind watch like this has a sapphire crystal, but they are still overpriced generally. I think they sell really well based on their brand name and heritage, especially for people who just want one watch, and are not crazy watch collectors like ourselves :P
For a few dollars more:
Use same glow in the dark material as Seiko.
As a mechanical, use a miyota. I have no idea how good the Chinese made Seagull engine is. If you are going through Asian engines why not use Miyota or Seiko? They are very well known and reliable.
The ETA 2824-2 could be used for upper end price points time pieces..
Yes, for me I would have preferred a Miyota. I know they used a Miyota 9000 series in the Giorgio Galli S1, which is one of their more expensive pieces.
@@JustWatches1 they do use Miyota on the NAVI XL watches. I wish it were the 9015 though, I think Timex uses the 8215 series for the Navi XLs.
@@mystic48209 Oh good point. I want to check out one of those Navi XLs eventually.
@@JustWatches1 After a little deep dive it appears Seagull Mechanical movements are well regarded in Horological circles. If I find a URL providing more tech on the spec regarding the movement I will share.
Back to the NAVI XL automatics, I might refer to them as a military-esque watch as the WR is not meant for deep under water. I would label it military style with a diver bezel feature. But a handsome watch non the less.
I am in an agonizing choice: green dial with tan strap or all black case and dial with black strap (this is one gorgeous watch!).
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don't understand why there is no military mechanical timex with a black dial. if it had been a 38 mm with a black dial maybe I would have bought it. the satin case? because timex quartz watches have more detailed dials and this is so poor. is it so hard to make a decent mechanical military watch? I do not understand the meaning of this shiny little watch with a mechanism that cannot last over time
They have a black one in solar finally, and they put sapphire glass in the new Expedition North versions, but I agree. Give us a better movement and a black dial!
I can't understand why Timex can't put proper lume on. Timex, if you're not going to do it right don't do it at all.
Right? Do it right or don't bother!
Kinda funny how dudes have started calling things cute
UWU
A change for the better yo
very poor Chinese movement and the diameter too small. At this price I would have bought it with a diameter of at least 38 mm the possibility of choosing between at least 2 colors of the dial and with a more decent movement. Inside there is a big plastic movement holder ...poor quality
I agree, Timex overcharges for most of their mechanical watches, they are getting better. Then newer version at least has a sapphire crystal.