Timex: The Coolest Watches Under $100
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- Timex. Originally made in my home state of Connecticut now make some of the coolest watches under $100. The iconic weekender, the Waterbury, the Fairfield, the list goes on! I'm not sure that I can think of another watch maker offering such great timepieces at such a bargain, Timex has the market cornered. No, these won't likely be handed down from generation to generation. However, they look cool, work great, and won't break the bank! Timex rocks.
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I don't care where it's made as long as it's made well, and allows you to buy less and buy better.
Do you have any Timex watches? Which is your favorite? I'd love to hear your stories in the comments!
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Full on weekender fan. Bought 2 weekenders just this past week. Super easy to match any outfit with a nato strap. And the best thing is, you can find weekenders from about $27. I've never spent over $40 on a weekender.
I love times. 37mm weekender, Expedition 40mm, Expedition Chrono, Fairfield. Love them all...
Carl Murawski the Marlin is a great mechanical watch at $199
Timex expedition
Using since 12 years,not a single problem till now
A legendary time piece.
I think this watch will certainly pass generations.
Timex watches are simply awsome
I love how loud the tick is on my timex weekender, it reminds me that time doesn’t stop, it doesn’t slow down, it doesn’t care. It’s a reminder to get my ass in gear and put in work. Get after it and take souls along the way as David Goggins would say.
Brown Thought that’s actually a wicked cool way to look at it.
Really glad to see a RUclipsr push a brand with actual heritage and value over some cheap junk just because they're sponsored.
Obviously you're not the type that can be bought and that's part of the reason why this channel is so great and stands out when compared to others in the same category.
+Christopher Hodge I’ve got a video you’ll love coming out soon, It took a lot of research and interviewing a professional watchmaker. I appreciate your comments, you obviously get my approach and I owe it to you not to push some garbage product in a sponsored video. Thanks for all your support man!
I have quite a few Timex watches. My first was when I was eight years old in 1972, a mechanical child’s watch that helped children learn to read the time.
I now have over forty vintage Timex’s including several prototype watches that came direct from a former employee.
The new ones are wonderful watches, bullet proof with some fantastic styles.
As for longevity, well, I wear one made in 1955 that at the time cost nine bucks and almost 64 years later it performs fantastically. Timex were never ever meant to be throw away watches and the new ones for sale now I can see still working in fifty years time with just battery changes.
Since this video was made they have started to mine their back catalog with some wonderful watches.
I love Timex watches. Not for the heritage, something I don't care about, but for the value. Incredibly good value compared to mvmt and similar companies. Epic video!
I just got a Timex SSQ Quartz Watch from 1976, (the boxy rectangular one). I had one back in 76 as a gift from my aunt who worked at the Timex factory in Besancon, France. I do not recall what happened to my original, but it is long since gone. One of the things I like best about it is the original metal strap by Timex. This thing just looks so awesome nowadays.
I love my 1967 Marlin Timex. A genuine piece of history that works perfectly
I just ordered my Timex Weekender with a leather strap tonight and it should be here Sunday. Suuuuper exited.
You’re gonna love it!
The Expedition Chronograph is my go to beater watch and that thing is a beast. For a $53, I couldn’t be happier and it is still going strong after 3 years.
+Henry Ho I love the expedition! Another solid watch at an incredible price.
Don’t forget the MK1. There’s a nice aluminum version that can be bought on Amazon for about $30 right now. Looks good on a better nato strap.
I’ve got the Expedition Chrono. It’s been all over the country on motorcycle camping trips and has survived ice climbing, Caribbean snorkeling, and below 0F nights. Such a great piece!
That’s awesome! Now it’s priceless because you have all those memories with it. Value takes on a greater meaning with experiences like those!
I love Timex watches. I have a Flyback Chronograph, Analog Compass, expedition-gallatin, and a digital expedition compass. Also a G-shock and Seiko solar powered. I think even today Timex is an under appreciated brand. Some people complain about the tick can be loud. My personal opinion is that I like the tick. Anyway I to love Timex. To me (Timex) quartz watches are like the character actors of the watch world. Those other brands you mentioned are $h1t, they are cheaply made and have no to character to them.
Well said. I once asked a watchmaker friend about MVMT and Daniel Wellington watches and he echoed your sentiment, saying they basically turn them away if they come in for repair.
Timex is a brand that becomes addictive due to their low cost of entry and cool new designs with good build quality. Thanks for sharing!
So true. The Timex ‘tick’ is so a thing for the brand. I can’t wear those suckers at night, it drives me nuts. Seriously though, Timex never gets its due. In the land of cheap factory made watches made by upstarts, heritage matters. Having a brand that is the recognized timekeeper of marathons and races around the world reminds us just how serious of a player Timex used to be. History’s truest work horse-a proletariat in our land of luxury brands. ☺️
They look great. They are accurate. The straps are generally high quality and comfortable. The only maintenance is a simple battery change every 2-3-4 years. Indiglo rocks. And.....they are priced right.
My everyday watch is a Timex Expedition which only cost $43. It looks good, takes the knocks and scrapes of everyday life with no problems, except the original strap fell apart fairly quickly.
Got a Rolex a Hamilton and two Omegas. Also a Weekender I wear to bed; the Indiglo rocks!
+Enrique Acosta now THATS a great collection!
Wearing a watch to bed is dumb
@Joseph-Denis Noël well buy a clock. or check your phone, or just pick up your watch when you wake up lmao.
I want a omega watch soo bad
I shopped watches all over and ended up spotting an expedition model in REI. I've had better luck with Timex than a lot of more expensive brands. They've done a good job of zeroing in on what it takes to make a good value and the styling is much better than about anyone. By the way. Best Buy has Red Wing leather bands for Apple Watches that are also very nice. Red Wing is just down the river from their headquarters in Minnesota so it was a local connection.
I am a big fan of Citizen watches. Any Ecodrive is a must.....no battery to replace. I have both Timex and Citizen, and cannot go wrong with either. I have seen some videos about Orient watches so those might be a brand to check out.
I've heard nothing but good things about the Citizen Ecodrive, it's definitely on my list to check out. I have an older Orient Mako which is a whole lotta watch for the money, but the new ones are even better - the Mako USA has a sapphire crystal!
I had a timex in the days when they were wind up only and they were truly terrible. They must have gained two hours in the space of a short bus journey of half an hour.I would never have touched them again but I am so pleased to see they have upped their game and they are now highly reliable and highly regarded.
At least it was correct twice a day! Lol (groan).
Seriously though, they are making great affordable watches with lots of varying functions. I have several that are superior time pieces and caused me to sell off a Seiko solar (never looked right, and the band was awful).
You can jump back in for anywhere from $30 (w/ Indiglo) and up to the new automatic. All getting great reviews.
Plus the Timex warranty is unbeatable! I have mailed them watches for repair many times and they always send me a new watch. This was wonderful when my boys were growing up and learning how to wear an analog wristwatch.
Excellent point I neglected to mention! I’m looking at the Timex kids watch for my 2 1/2 year old. She doesn’t need to know what time it is, but she loves jewelry and they teach kids how to read an analog watch!
Hey, I have to agree with you. Timex is a great watch. My older brother found a Timex watch. Back in the 60's. It was an adverage looking watch. He wore it until he was grown and out of school. He gave it to me. I wore it for many more years. I had to replace the band a couple of times. But the watch never failed. Just wined it up and keep on trucking. I have a collection of about ten watches. One of them is a Timex I bought about twenty years ago at Kmart. It still works just fine. I wear it every now and then. Timex is a great watch. Where does Timex make there watches at now? I hardly ever see them in the stores anymore. Great video thanks for sharing. I hope you have a blessed week.
Well I know they started in Waterbury Connecticut but have long since moved their manufacturing overseas. This is likely why they're able to offer such great products for the price. I really like the fact that they just seem to get better the longer you own them, whether linked to memories or just cool patina.
I grew up in Waterbury. I have a 38mm and 40mm Weekender as well as a 40mm Waterbury Classic. Although, I didn't live during the glory days of "the dirty water", I'm proud to wear these watches to pay homage to my hometown. Timex is a very underrated brand that gets a lot of unwarranted grief from collectors. I appreciate their style, heritage, and affordability.
My mother bought me my first Timex when I was in first grade. I liked it a lot, and have never bought any watch except Timex. Once got a Seiko automatic as a gift, I liked it until it stopped working after about a year and a half, and went back to good ol' Timex.
Have a rolex explorer. Wear my timex at night because of indiglo. Very often keep on wearing it throughout the day as well :)
My man, I’m from Waterbury Connecticut, you speak the truth. It’s not what it once was. But I still love Timex!
I just bought a Helix series watch for 1600 INR, its kinda combination of casual and formal, oversized red painted quarter digits, off white dial and a tank leather strap with black buckle, my first ever watch purchase that actually matters and it goes very well with everything I can wear, be it formal or casual, that's what I can say about Timex, cheapest and the best!
I love Timex watches and I'm always glad to hear other people do too. I just found a Weekender on Amazon for $8. Yes, $8. It had an ugly, dorky strap but that's so easy and inexpensive to change out. I bought two of them to give away as gifts.
Currently I have an older dive style easy reader as my Favorite.
I know some collectors don't like Timex watches because of how they are made but they seem like a good brand in that they're made to be pretty durable and if you do break them they're fairly easy to replace. I know I would not want to wear a Rolex out how ending fence post. But I would probably at least attempt to do it with an inexpensive Timex.
I have one Timex Weekender, the classic field watch in stainless, with the cream face. A great brand, with a solid history. I'm glad they have brought back the Marlin with a hand winding movement. Now that they have, they can hopefully offer that as an option in their other models. Nice review!
Sounds like a great collection! It’s hard to get more cool for the $$
I have a bunch of watches of various styles and I have a few timex watches and like them just as much as my expensive time pieces. I grew up wearing Timex watches gifted to me from my grandfather. They're great watches.
I have two timexes: chrono weekender blue dial and scout expedition chrono. Both i loved and i am not ashamed wearing it.
I ordered the White face 40mm weekender from amazon and it was a let down. Indiglo didn't work and the battery kept falling out. I'm returning it tomorrow and plan on ordering another from Timex directly. Hopefully this works out better because the watches is good looking.
I’ve had a number of watches over the years. My two most notable were the Timex Ironman that I wore as a long distance runner in college and my black and silver Easy Reader 40th anniversary that is my daily wearer to the office.
Taylor Watson are those watches loud?
Ferien7 The Iron Man is a digital watch, so it lacked mechanical movement and was silent. You can hear the tick of the easy reader if you put it to your ear, but it’s not noticeable
One can buy a Seiko5 for well under $100. Usually under $75. It has an accurate and reliable automatic movement, with a clear case back so you can enjoy the movement. I have a growing collection, and it's my go-to daily...
Really surprised you didn't mention it...
I like how Timex is now back in the mechanical watch game. I really love The Marlin reissue hand wind and automatics and although not mechanical the Q Timex is really nice looking.
I own 2 Timex watches. A t29781 Rolex homage, and a t2m561 Omega homage. Love them both.
+WAYNE REYNOLDS can’t beat em!!! 👍🏼👍🏼
I'm a big fan of Timex watches, first watch was Timex Mickey Mouse watch. I too also love the Weekender series, very preppy with a nice Nato strap or you can dress it up like what you did with a nice leather strap. Timex has a cool memory trigger nostalgia vibe about them. I would wager these watches will last a lot longer than you think, they just do. Timex, you can't kill 'em.
Those Mickey Mouse watches are worth a lot these days! I love the way they worked it into professor Langdons character in the Dan Brown novels.
Like many things of my youth back in the 70"s and 80's if I only took care of it but man I loved that watch.
Let’s just leave the mullets and AMC Pacer back there where they belong!
though I was thinking about busting out my fluorescent lime green Oakley wind breaker.
Haha, do it!!!
I have a Weekender Chrono, green face with brown band. I have a soft spot for chronographs.
I love the green face models, they're unique and handsome among a world of white, black, and blue faced watches!
I do not know about these watches, but my main concern with my Times is only the low lead brass case, but I still love it, it is very solid - but in stainless steel case it would be perfect, especially with white dial and metal hands.
I have a Waterbury and an Expedition, and I've found I won't consider any other watch, for one reason: Indiglo. I don't really think Lume alone can compete with it.
Almost bought a MVMT watch because they look cool, but after reading the reviews on Amazon, I instead got a black and red Timex Easy Reader for half the price. I loved my indiglo Ironman growing up, why did I ever stop using this brand.
The Todd Snyder Timex line watches are nice. My first Timex as an adult I just got is the Weekender Chrono. I really like this chrono even the stock leather nato strap is nice on it.
I also have a 1969 Marlin, it is so BEAUTIFUL, and cost a lot less than the re-issue. (and yes, it IS a real Marlin, not a Viscount etc)
Thanks for the inspiration! Thinking about getting the Timex X Red Wing Waterbury.
That's my all time favorite Timex, in fact I'm wearing it right now!
What about the brass case? I wonder if lead exposure is an issue for people who wear it everyday.
carl i agree with you I have four timex watches. weekender tod synder ms1 expendition allied military
they work, cheap, good water resistance and tell time, not everybody wants or can/wants to pay for a rolex, seiko or whatever.
Very cool little watches. Like you, I'm always complimented on my Waterbury. Nice vid. Subscribed
+Piers Lort-Phillips thanks a lot, much appreciated sir
I have an easy reader day date. I like having the day and date in case my mind is overloaded. I also have an Ironman digital for swimming etc. I used to wear a Casio for exercise, but the Times is easier to use.
The main problem I had with the weekender was the band itself. On almost all of their straps the adjustments that hold the left over strap are static. So if you have a lot of strap left over, it will not be seated because the straps don’t move. Did you run into this problem? It seemed like the watch you had was two straps, not one.
I know which strap you’re referring to, and it would be nice if they had a sliding retainer for smaller wrists. The one I have does have a two-piece strap and I have gorilla wrists so there hasn’t been a problem.
Carl Murawski is there a weekender that is two piece? I returned the one that was the slip through.
* I meant I wish they would make more 'manual winding' as part of their regular production like they did the Marlin. I don't even care what type of movement it is as long as it's automatic.
I think you’re right, if they took a page from Orient or Seiko they’d sell like hot cakes!
I LOVE Timex. I have a Vintage one. There watches have personality and an unexplainable fun to them. I wish they would create self winding automatics again so we could have more of an interaction with the watch. They would do well if they came out with higher end watches. The hard ticking of a Quartz really bothers me 😐.
They have reintroduced automatic and hand wound
very classic watch, didn't know they were made around the corner at Waterbury. Btw, Joe Schmoo Watch has a nice ring to it lol
+Fit Man Style LOL I’d buy a Joe Schmo watch!
Totally agreed
I can’t believe I never drew the connection of their Watch names. And I’m from Connecticut haha. I might have to give one a try just for the name alone
+scm11904 I won’t tell anyone! Haha
Which is better? Timex or fossil watches? They're both budget friendly with good quality
I'd go with Timex, but that's just my 2 cents!
nice video, which watch are you wearing on your wrist here?
I love timex watches they look awsome
A ton of style for the money!
I have the new three GMT. It is fabulous.
I want to check that out!
Where I where do I buy this Timex watch I never can find Timex watches that are about 95 to $100
Don't forget the peanuts watches very cool and fun.I currently have an anonymous beagle watch but he is not SNOOPY.
The famous Anonymous Beagle watch, from the generic cartoon Almonds.
What's the watch you are wearing in your wrist? Is it a Casio edifice premium collection, like efs series?
I recently bought a joe shmoe watch . Paid 80 grand . Just kiidding , but love the name .
I thought DW watches looked nice, but found out they were crap. The Fairfield looks so much better.
Exactly! At least you figured it out before you bought one!
Hey I got a Timex chrome 17 Jewel 1967 amazing condition I'm trying to sell it what u think it's worth bro and we're can I send it to to sell it most important what it's worth? What ya u think.
For a 15,5cm wrist which weekender would recomend to me the 38mm or the 40mm? I am 1:80 tall and 42 years but I have slim wrists?
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It sounds like you may want to go with the 38mm. I know the whole "wrist clock" fad is hot right now but in my opinion nothing looks worse than a watch that overpowers your wrist. 38mm is still well within the realm of casual watches without going into classic dress watch territory and is actually a more traditional size. Even Rolex was late to add 40mm and larger sizes since it wasn't very popular in the early days of wristwatches.
I've been looking at MVMT watches tho. Are they really not very good? To be honest I care most about how a watch looks but I don't want to be ripped off either.
I think MVMT, The Fifth, and Daniel Wellington are severely overpriced for what you get. That said, I think the important thing to keep in mind is perceived value. If you absolutely love your MVMT watch and wear it for years without issue then its value to you is worth the price. This is something I hope comes across in my reviews is that the value of something is what you believe it is, I got a lot of crap in my Saddleback video from people who obviously love the brand. All I'm trying to do is prevent people from buying something that poses as a high quality product and suggest alternatives which may be superior.
TLDR: If you absolutely love it, go for it!
That's a good point. I don't want to pay for something that wont last no matter how cool it looks
In other words don't buy a MVMT...
LOL exactly
MVMT, Fossil, DW ...fashion hipster watches, get a Timex seriously.
You can kill a TIMEX just shoot it enough times with a pellet rifle or 22 LR.Other than that they are very dependable nice timeieces at a decent price.
Hahaha that should be their new tagline "Takes a .22 LR and keeps on ticking!"
Is that a waved delica or waved endura in the thumbnail?
+Randy Stark damn you’ve got a good eye! That’s the Endura with the Emerson wave.
What is the brand of your green ring?
I was thinking of getting a Timex chrono, but I can't decide which one is a better choice.....Expedition scout or Waterbury?
Oh boy, tough choice! I like the Waterbury, but it’s hard to go wrong with either
Try the Timex IQ Linear Chrono for just a bit more. I have one and Love it!
I personally like the Expedition but honestly it's pretty similar to each other, you just have to take the one that you like the best.
When they’re working ! It no one wants repair them😢
I like the styling on these but it drives me nuts when a quartz watch second hand doesn't hit the indices...and I've never had a Timex that does. Also not a fan of the snap on case backs...very difficult to change batteries. Still, very glad they're upping their game. Nice video!
I know what you mean, it's really nice to see a snappy and precise second hand. Of course, we need to keep in mind the price of this watch and it's intended purpose. Still it would be great to see!
Have a $15 Casio MRW200H hits them dead on as does my $45 Casio MDV106 diver. The $15 Casio is so accurate I use it to set my automatics. Poor quality control on Timex's part.
Timex chronographs have digitally adjustable hands that you can adjust to 1/10th of a second. Read the instruction manual to figure out how to fix that.
Battery watches are not for me.
I like the Timex Marlin reissue because of the Sea-gull movement. A bit overpriced at 200. But no more batteries to buy and throw away.
Nice shirt
Thanks man, it’s from Ledbury.
Please tell me the name of the knife in the thumbnail.
That is a Spyderco Endura 4 with the Emerson wave option.
I have several Timex watches and I hate them. Replacing the battery in them is a total pain in the butt. Unlike many other watches which have screw backs on them or unlike Casio which has small screws to hold the case back on some of their lower cost watches, Timex chooses to have a press on back on their watches. This is a royal pain to pry off, and an even bigger pain to put back on. Made in China. You get what you pay for.
If they need a battery they are not that great(imho)Not eco friendly? Can't go wrong with solar or autos, mechanical. I can buy a precision auto for that price.
Honestly, the Timex of old represents the worst of American consumerism. Cheaply-built, disposable junk pretending to be something nice. I'm very glad to see the brand has been making actual efforts to improve its quality and reputation in the watch world as of late, but they still have a good ways to go before I would consider one for myself.
I have one timex WR 30M..
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Quality of strap....will it last for about 3 yrss
MVMT is better.
timex weekender is probably more expensive build and better than DW cheap chinese watches.
Agreed 100%
Your opinions are cosmetic. And did I miss the content on the specifications? You can't put that in context of quality watch, for less money? A watch that works, fini.
Too much talking makes the programme boring.