Hands-On - Q TIMEX Chronograph new for 2022 - Best Affordable Chrono of 2022 - MoonSwatch Killer?

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @TheDonCucaracho
    @TheDonCucaracho 2 года назад +114

    Certified moonswatch killer

    • @johnbuckmaster569
      @johnbuckmaster569 2 года назад +15

      True… And that moon swatch is an absolute hunk of crap… I’ve had hands-on with two of them… Complete junk… If it was $89 sure… My buddy got one and both pushers popped off 60 days later

    • @BBHorology
      @BBHorology 9 месяцев назад

      I agree 100% my brothers

  • @nedflanders3769
    @nedflanders3769 Год назад +20

    I think Timex needs to give us more for the money. Clicky pushers, better lume, and a bracelet/clasp that doesn't suck.

    • @robert558
      @robert558 3 месяца назад +3

      Tbh its not that bad for its price.

  • @ianmedium
    @ianmedium 2 года назад +21

    The large Q is an homage to the original Qartz chronograph watches from the seventies of which I have quite a few. Remember, this is their homage line so its perfectly in keeping. I believe the chronograph action is correct, it is a fully electrical system so no click.
    On the whole though as you say, you have to take into account the price. There are going to be compromises, to expect more is foolish I feel. When you think a thousand buck seiko has as similar quality bracelet so do some Omegas with the friction pins. I don´t know why people get caught up on that. You set the size once and never need to do it again. Screws can and do come loose in use, your not going to get that with friction pins!
    For similar price you can get watches from made up start up watch brands or you can get one from a brand with real horological chops and history!

    • @jribe
      @jribe Год назад

      Boom Roasted! @WatchChris 😂

  • @stevepapa
    @stevepapa 2 года назад +27

    I actually like the Q at the top, really makes it feel like its own line up! Great video Chris!

  • @Bear_Arms
    @Bear_Arms Год назад +3

    It has a mineral crystal, not acrylic. I prefer acrylic, because scratches on acrylic can be buffed out. Scratches on mineral crystals are almost impossible to remove.

  • @crazyME456
    @crazyME456 6 месяцев назад +2

    really good looking watch. your review is spot-on. they need to improve the watch based on all your comments even if they increase the pricing. this watch has a lot of potential.
    -remove the Q
    -improve the bracelet
    -improve the case back
    -improve water resistance
    -use sapphire glass

  • @borielias4
    @borielias4 Год назад +4

    Hi, which version would you recommend? The Panda or the Reverse Panda? Mainly for casual, but also for business

  • @timchan334
    @timchan334 2 года назад +5

    My Qs top pusher also dont click but feels smooth so I dont have any issues for a quartz watch. The leather strap is 18mm inner and 22mm outer so it isnt easy to find a replacement. I have a brown leather strap that Im gonna cut to fit the watch. I dont mind the Q at 12, its kind of unique and if they didnt do that then its just another chrono homage! Also I was able to use the email signup discount.
    This watch is 100x better than the failed moonswatch…so underated.

  • @vudownssc
    @vudownssc 2 года назад +5

    My panda version also has soft pusher top and click push and the bottom so no it's not a quality control issue

  • @TonezzUK
    @TonezzUK 2 года назад +7

    Timex UK have this listed at £200 but you can already get it for £140 in department stores, seems a good buy at £140!

    • @Mikesmeyer88
      @Mikesmeyer88 2 года назад

      If they're still available, I just looked last night and there sold out online. That's definitely not a bad price tho.

  • @jensenshelby3741
    @jensenshelby3741 Год назад +2

    Hi - you mention replacing the bracelet with a strap. The strap is notched (18mm at lugs, then 22mm). WHERE can one find notched straps at a reasonable price? Having such a hard time. THANK YOU!

  • @jetranger47
    @jetranger47 2 года назад +4

    This is a real watch, not a plastic toy like the swatch.

  • @evanb6862
    @evanb6862 2 года назад +4

    I've been looking for a budget panda chronograph for a while. I'm not sure the cream dial is what I'm looking for, but it's VERY tempting...

  • @CaptainRon956
    @CaptainRon956 2 года назад +13

    Great review as always however it’s not a dive watch nor dive style, it’s a chronograph with a tachymeter. It can be used to measure speed and distance. Great for racing enthusiasts or pilots. For example, if for whatever reason your speedometer doesn’t work you can use it to measure your speed. That actually happened to me when the speedo cable broke on my ‘77 Pontiac while traveling to Texas.

    • @FilmMonger
      @FilmMonger Год назад

      Another reviewer said the marketing called it a "driver" watch, but the sheet inside said diver, so perhaps it's a typo... It would make a lot more sense!

  • @lukewalker1051
    @lukewalker1051 2 года назад +15

    I believe its a nice execution at its price point. I have a Dan Henry Evil Panda I slightly prefer...which is also a Quartz movement which I prefer on all watches because of accuracy and no need for winding.
    Thanks for your review.

    • @Sad.YTbruh
      @Sad.YTbruh Год назад +1

      Lmao nao need for winding but need to change batery.. automatic watch is the best.. yeah they lose seconda by like 3 weeks, not much lol… and i dont have to change nothing!!!!

    • @NCSheriff7
      @NCSheriff7 Год назад

      ​@@Sad.YTbruhcringe

    • @matyasd007
      @matyasd007 Год назад

      @@Sad.YTbruhdude tf

  • @JuanDelaCruz-qt5ok
    @JuanDelaCruz-qt5ok 2 года назад +1

    I wonder if the movement is serviceable?

  • @el_puma_real
    @el_puma_real Год назад +6

    I'm gonna go out on a limb and say $200 for a watch to the average person is stretching it. Most non-watch obsessive people use their phones as their time keeper. That's the genius of Timex in recent times, give people enough value for the lightest hit on the wallet. Just an opinion, great review.

    • @Jagivar
      @Jagivar Год назад +2

      "Most non-watch obsessive people "....are not watching this video

  • @zillsburyy1
    @zillsburyy1 Год назад

    TIMEX has made some really bad watches lately but with this one it looks like i will finally add a TIMEX to my collection!

  • @Chino-47
    @Chino-47 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for this review. I'm not getting it. After the bracelet alignment issue, I use chronograph often so that top pusher feedback is silly. Lume sucks too? Cmon. Outside of that it is a good looking watch but why release it with these quality quirks? I have cheaper watches that operate better. Very surprised Timex would release a Q model with these quality issues. And I was looking to scoop this up. Ah well. Maybe next gen; they will fix these issues.

  • @hakki368
    @hakki368 2 года назад +1

    Date is still important, bud. And I like the bracelet, it makes it quite sporty. It's not a homage to Omega or Rolex as chronographs have been done by Timex also in the past.

  • @stemikger
    @stemikger 2 года назад +5

    I own 100 Timex watches and bought them all in a span of two years. I own all the Q's which I love, however Timex did a weird thing as I was waiting for this one to drop, they came out with the Waterbury Chronograph that looks nicer and is a bit cheaper, it looks a lot more like the Omega Speedmaster. I agree with you, that the large Q makes it look cheesy and the new Waterbury does not have it which is why I'm guessing they put it on the Q. They look so similar I'm guessing it is to tell them apart. Timex dropped the ball by releasing them at the same time (in fact while waiting for the Q, the Waterbury came out without any fanfare). Having said that, for the price, they are a much better option then a plastic Omega Swatch. In fact, it's a no brainer when you compare them.

    • @MrLaFocaccia
      @MrLaFocaccia Год назад

      Is there any actual difference to them aside from the Q?

  • @z4xarhis
    @z4xarhis Год назад

    Yea the dive part of the watch is what confuses me as you mentioned. Stylistically I like the watch, but I think the dive bezel with an oversize dome makes it kind of a unicorn. All quartz movements should IMO be no thicker than 10.5 mm, so it's almost like they tried to make it look like a mechanical watch.. strange. Maybe a thinner version, flatter acrylic and without the dive bezel.. maybe more of a Tisot Chrono PRX style and Timex would have knocked it out of the park.

  • @jarves1231
    @jarves1231 2 года назад +1

    the Q there maybe stands for Quartz or Qwelve O' clock. =)

  • @mrlickable2986
    @mrlickable2986 Год назад

    For some reason I love the Q on the top

  • @Nome_utente_generico
    @Nome_utente_generico Год назад +1

    For a little more you can get a Seiko or Citizen, or a mechanical Seagull or some vintage Italian , French or Soviet chronos. This one looks to me like a toy (as politely shown in the video)

  • @coffeeciggspodcast2864
    @coffeeciggspodcast2864 Год назад

    Why would you be happier about acrylic crystal over mineral? Isnt mineral better

  • @gdlife68
    @gdlife68 7 месяцев назад +1

    The Timex isn’t a bad looking watch but being a Speedmaster owner I can tell you it’s not in the same league.

    • @inCanada55
      @inCanada55 4 месяца назад +5

      It's also not in the "same league" as a Zenith, Blancpain or Daytona, being a tiny fraction of the cost of those and others, so your point must be...you get what you pay for. Quite the novel concept!

  • @joeldpk
    @joeldpk 2 года назад +1

    Hey Chris !! Whatnot doesn't ship to India, how do I be a part your auctions and giveaways!!

  • @terrydanks
    @terrydanks 2 года назад +1

    I have this watch. Very handsome. No complaints. An observation though . . . it seems very heavy on the wrist.
    Also have the Pagani 1644. While I feel the Pagani is a better watch, I love both. I'll never understand the preference for acrylic over sapphire. The Pagani has sapphire . . . and is actually cheaper than this Timex Q.

    • @SugarKalamay
      @SugarKalamay Год назад

      A pagani is a homage watch with no history and has a very bad reputation. They're also very unreliable

  • @ralphus555
    @ralphus555 2 года назад

    Best affordable chrono of 2022? I think not. You roasted it!

  • @rifqmr
    @rifqmr 2 года назад

    Do you think it's possible to put their previous steel bracelet (from the Timex Q reissue) on this watch?

  • @Howlingwolf1970
    @Howlingwolf1970 8 месяцев назад +1

    I don’t know if they have changed it but both my buttons have a click to them

  • @dani351
    @dani351 4 месяца назад

    Pretty sure the Diver mention in the paperwork is a typo. All text in the box mentions driving and drivers… I think they meant Driver Chronograph.

  • @Z-S-H
    @Z-S-H 2 года назад

    Its great to see you do such a good review on a Timex since I bet more guys/gals can afford that than many other types of watchs *thumbs up

  • @skylongskylong1982
    @skylongskylong1982 Год назад

    Is it fitted with an alarm ?

  • @Wild_Danimal
    @Wild_Danimal 2 года назад

    I totally forgot about this! Definitely buying one

  • @brianmsahin
    @brianmsahin 2 года назад +3

    Excellent review! To be honest though, a ToysRus watch is Moonswatch killer. Seriously though I got an Orient solar panda Chronograph for the same price as the piece of sxxt Moonswatch. This Timex is a very nice watch. Agree on the Q. A II marker and the Q added at the end of the Timex logo or underneath would have been better.

  • @MisterManseattle
    @MisterManseattle 2 года назад +1

    Too bad they don't use indiglo with these since the lume is so blah!

  • @JudasIscariot81
    @JudasIscariot81 2 года назад +1

    The big Q is kinda cool though

  • @simonbutler377
    @simonbutler377 Месяц назад

    I bought into the gype train and grabbed this watch on a black firday promo at 30% off. I opened it and sent it back firs thing, the hidden lugs leaves a big opening which I found unsighly, something reviewiers dont mention. I would have preferred open lugs at 20mm so users can put their own straps on.
    Secondly. The legibility of this watch is quite bad, it's hard to read the time just by looking at it, the dial is too busy with all the subdials, but the monochrome hands on blad just gets hard to read.
    The acrylic dome is very refelective, can get away with this on a diver or something. but on a chronograph with smaller indicies and hands, its becomes a bit legibility issue and adds to the legibility problrms.
    The subdials and other parts are very cream coloured in real life, this is not shown very well on youtube reviews because the high lighting makes it appear more white.

  • @darebmc
    @darebmc 2 года назад

    Where could I find a leather strap close to the leather strap version of this watch? I just got this watch and would like to get a feel for the different look

  • @watchfreaks
    @watchfreaks 2 года назад

    I have the panda version and there is also no "click" with upper button 😐 But the watch is great overall and it doesn't bother me.

  • @jakelee1344
    @jakelee1344 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for clarifying the crystal. I was really disappointed to read on their website that it was a mineral crystal. I was hoping for the acrylic. Glad it is!

    • @terrydanks
      @terrydanks 2 года назад

      Why prefer the so easily scratched acrylic? I don't understand.
      My reverse panda is with UPS now.

    • @jakelee1344
      @jakelee1344 2 года назад +1

      @@terrydanks I prefer it because it can be easily buffed out. If you scratch mineral, you're stuck with the scratches. The acrylic scratches easier, but it is super easy to fix.

    • @terrydanks
      @terrydanks 2 года назад

      @@jakelee1344 OK. Thanks Jake. I have some Polywatch on hand. Hope my new Timex will not be needing it too soon. :)

    • @jakelee1344
      @jakelee1344 2 года назад

      @@terrydanks Cool. Enjoy your new Timex!

  • @markgaskell5370
    @markgaskell5370 Год назад

    I own both this and a moonswatch, theyre both super cool

  • @jonasjung7501
    @jonasjung7501 2 года назад

    Yeah the big Q and now hearing that the start stop pusher doesn’t have the same click as the reset makes this a definite no go.

    • @richardwhatley6505
      @richardwhatley6505 2 года назад +1

      It's a no because you don't hear a click? If the Rolex or Omega didn't click, would that be a deciding factor.

    • @jonasjung7501
      @jonasjung7501 2 года назад

      @@richardwhatley6505 no price for me would be the deciding factor there, but if I did have the money to support buying a Rolex or Omega then the clickless actuation would be even more egregious. But at that $200-$500 range of quartz chronographs there are options that manage to click on both pushers.

  • @andakara27
    @andakara27 2 года назад

    I was about to pre order this watch, sadly it's 40mm it will look funny on my huge wrist, i thought it was bigger.

  • @johnbuckmaster569
    @johnbuckmaster569 2 года назад

    I like it… Other than the big Q that is… It’s not awful… It’s just a little over the top… For what it is it seems to be an OK price… Thanks Chris

  • @Area_man115
    @Area_man115 2 месяца назад

    Hey, Chris, your reviews are great. Thanks. I got one of these a few days ago, and it’s gorgeous and works well.
    Question for you: when will you review the new colorway/configuration for the Q Chronograph? Gold pushers and crown, gold trim around the bezel, goldish/creamy dial, black subs, brown leather band? I just got a notification about this from Timex today 9/17. Thanks.

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  2 месяца назад +1

      @@Area_man115 I just saw that one as well. It is beautiful! I will definitely try and get one in for review. Thanks for your kind words, really appreciate it. It's always great motivation hearing people enjoy the reviews. So thank you very much. Made my day!!!

    • @Area_man115
      @Area_man115 2 месяца назад

      @@WatchChris Glad to hear you will review it. I may be in the ‘collect ‘em all’ mode based on the strength of your reviews. Btw I got my reverse panda model with the leather strap. It’s a fine strap and visually plays well with the watch.

    • @Kpaojd
      @Kpaojd Месяц назад

      ​@@WatchChris there's a new blue dial version too that comes with a different strap! What's your opinion on that?

  • @jwags24
    @jwags24 2 года назад +2

    They better NOT be cracking down on the 15 percent email code. lol

  • @JuanDelaCruz-qt5ok
    @JuanDelaCruz-qt5ok Год назад

    Similar to my Swatch YVS487G "Dark Irony". But I regret it. I should've get this instead.

  • @MS28227
    @MS28227 2 года назад +3

    Thanks Chris. So glad to see this on a wrist size the same as mine. I like it for a travel watch that you don’t have to worry about. Definitely need to be on a leather strap, I agree. Thanks for posting this!

  • @Kasrasanei
    @Kasrasanei 4 месяца назад

    It looks like a rolex daytona to me. Its beautiful

  • @voidifremoved
    @voidifremoved 2 года назад +4

    Hopefully Timex releases an automatic version with a half decent movement, sapphire crystal and a better bracelet. Love the looks but not keen on the materials.

    • @annapsyart
      @annapsyart 2 года назад

      Coukdl you tel me where to find an automatic version?

  • @MisterManseattle
    @MisterManseattle 2 года назад

    What's the lug size?

  • @joeg5023
    @joeg5023 2 года назад +3

    That is a really nice looking watch and with those measurements it'll fit the vast majority of the population. But honestly, I'd rather buy a Sugess. For maybe $30 more you get a sapphire crystal and a mechanical movement. The only difference is ones Chinese and ones a "legacy" brand. To me the specs are just too good. But I understand why people don't like Chinese watches. To each their own. 🤷

    • @cherryg2210
      @cherryg2210 2 года назад +2

      Bought the Sugess Zenith El homage...superb quality

    • @Mikesmeyer88
      @Mikesmeyer88 2 года назад

      I know. I was looking at sugess for months but just kinda figured it wasn't worth it, not automatic, the sub dial at 6 is just the time so it's useless. And where do you get it serviced? I think the service would cost more than the watch itself.

    • @joeg5023
      @joeg5023 2 года назад +2

      @@Mikesmeyer88 well realistically you wouldn't get it serviced. You would just chuck it and buy a new one. And I actually like mechanical watches a lot. I can't explain it, but there's just something that I love about winding the watch each time you wear it.

  • @AsianFlew
    @AsianFlew 2 года назад +1

    Isn't acrylic and plastic the same thing?
    Good looking watch, I didn't know this existed. Reasonable alternative to the Moonswatch, which I was interested in until they announced it will not be available online. Lost interest in that pretty fast.

  • @jonsonnenschein1253
    @jonsonnenschein1253 2 года назад +1

    Make it a 42mm with more lume and put a larger crown on it and I would buy one.

  • @Shri_V
    @Shri_V 2 года назад

    Besides actually scratching it, how do you determine whether a crystal is mineral or acrylic?

  • @cjones7854
    @cjones7854 2 года назад

    I think the Q is to make it look less like a Speed master knockoff

  • @plantemichel
    @plantemichel 2 года назад

    Nice watch and it’s way better than the Moonswatch.

  • @BarrosInsanus
    @BarrosInsanus 2 года назад

    Loved the watch. Question: Why not lume the Q?

  • @nbcuni
    @nbcuni Год назад

    I actually love it but I just can't bring myself to wear a Timex.

  • @bryanbrett8943
    @bryanbrett8943 2 года назад

    Its not a tachometer...its a tachymeter. Huge difference.

  • @shahnhughes4558
    @shahnhughes4558 2 года назад

    thanks for review! Just ordered one on the strap....whoop whoop!

    • @juliano3065
      @juliano3065 6 месяцев назад

      Whats your thoughts on it? Thinking abt buying one as well

  • @manjiirmiya8383
    @manjiirmiya8383 2 года назад

    woooow!! Timex has gone all out on this one.

  • @pdmotors5027
    @pdmotors5027 2 года назад

    Love the overall look....tempted.

  • @kombo731
    @kombo731 2 года назад +1

    I was wondering about this watch. Nice that it's an American watch company. And the price makes it hard to resist. Who cares about the niggles for only $200. Thanks for the review. (BTW, it's a "tachymeter" scale, not a "tachometer". Mistakes like that will make people wonder if you know what you're talking about.)

    • @inCanada55
      @inCanada55 4 месяца назад

      "Nice that it's an American watch company"?? Japanese-made (Epson YM12a) movement. Watch 'Assembled in China' (per case back). Very "American"!

    • @kombo731
      @kombo731 4 месяца назад

      @@inCanada55 Hey, it's an American company. It's something.

  • @pranidhanaabhiyoga6485
    @pranidhanaabhiyoga6485 10 месяцев назад

    I saved money to buy this, but my ex bos gave me his old vintage Seiko Kakume 6138 Chronograph, so I used that money intended for Q chronograph to service this Kakume 😂, and still it hasn't reached 100% accurate.

  • @IlyaSolodky
    @IlyaSolodky 2 года назад

    Acrylic - not a plastic? Ah?

  • @bakafighter1925
    @bakafighter1925 2 года назад

    They could've used a sapphire crystal..

  • @opera-eric-paris1586
    @opera-eric-paris1586 2 года назад

    Good review and good watche
    for this price ....much colors !!!

  • @TheMainCore
    @TheMainCore Год назад +1

    The Q makes this watch, without it... Naaah.

  • @tablameister
    @tablameister 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the review. Nice looking panda dial. Nice to see Timex introducing some new models. Just about anything is better than cheap piece of marketing known as the Moonswatch.

  • @StuartTrenholmArt
    @StuartTrenholmArt Год назад

    It is mineral or at least mine is

  • @michaelostassr.2771
    @michaelostassr.2771 2 года назад

    Itsa $219 watch. What can you be disappointed about? It’s completely budget.
    It should be as good as your Heuer?

  • @kennkingg
    @kennkingg 2 года назад

    I want one

  • @juniorjohnson5961
    @juniorjohnson5961 2 года назад

    I'll pass
    But I would consider getting the GMT ☮️

  • @nathanaelsmith3553
    @nathanaelsmith3553 2 года назад

    Like it - except for the lume - would be better without it.

  • @gipgap4
    @gipgap4 2 года назад

    That’s really Qool.

  • @einekleineente1
    @einekleineente1 2 года назад

    Case Width: 40 mm vs Speedmaster 42 mm
    219$

  • @michaelnolan6054
    @michaelnolan6054 2 года назад +1

    For 35 times the money, the Omega is still the only moon watch.

    • @matyasd007
      @matyasd007 Год назад

      That would be the Bulova Lunar Pilot.. not the Omega

  • @larryfromwisconsin9970
    @larryfromwisconsin9970 2 года назад

    It's hard to compete with a sub $300 watch that has the Omega logo on the face, even if it also has the Swatch logo. I want the Moonswatch but I have no dealer near me.

  • @guidine7
    @guidine7 2 года назад

    thanks for good review 🙋🇩🇪

  • @eazye619
    @eazye619 2 года назад +1

    I got one and it’s cool but the chronograph action is atrocious

  • @elgatto3133
    @elgatto3133 2 года назад +1

    this one's a shame, timex could have definitely made this cheaper. $200 chronograph is a competitive market and tbh the brand history doesn't justify this watch over any other daytona homage.
    would be lying if i said i disliked it though.
    still, citizen ca7020 is better along with orient panda chrono, accurist chrono, seiko sbtr

  • @PrudentialSFLeasing
    @PrudentialSFLeasing 2 года назад

    Does anyone know: do these have screw-down crowns, or no?

  • @mtbbiker6401
    @mtbbiker6401 2 года назад +2

    Jimmy Kimmel does watch reviews.

  • @multipl3
    @multipl3 2 года назад +1

    The chrome plating already chipped. Timex are just penny pinchers

  • @mikescafidi
    @mikescafidi 2 года назад

    Had the Q Chrono, already returned it. As much as I hate to say it, the Pagani PD1701 is still a better watch than this.

  • @thinredline2795
    @thinredline2795 2 года назад

    "Best Affordable Chrono of 2022" I'd have to say the Pagani Paul Newman

  • @m.f3815
    @m.f3815 2 года назад

    oh man..why acrilic? why acrilic still exist on watches? they scratch so easy..but they say mineral...pff but very nice watch...of cant affort omega moonwatch or speedmaster..haha

  • @joliverlie151
    @joliverlie151 2 года назад

    Nice

  • @Sams911
    @Sams911 2 года назад +1

    yeah, sure... I'll swap my Cal 321 "Ed White" Speedmaster for that watch..... ..... and about $21000 cash.

  • @Bob.martens
    @Bob.martens 2 года назад

    Ah, a 24 hour register for hermits living in a cave! That is also why it's not a solar movement.

  • @TopSecretVid
    @TopSecretVid 2 года назад

    It’s neither a diver or diver style. It’s a plain old chronograph

  • @guitarhobbywithdannythemedic
    @guitarhobbywithdannythemedic 2 года назад

    hmmmm I think the pagani v3 is way better

  • @tomthackston1442
    @tomthackston1442 2 года назад

    Look at the second hand it moves like a mechanical instrument.

  • @wallytuber
    @wallytuber 2 года назад

    Not a fan. They just didn't do enough.

  • @orangedan5424
    @orangedan5424 2 года назад

    Seriously? You dont need timex to be a moonswatch killer...even those chinese homages or Aliexpress watches make better watches than the toy moonswatch.

  • @jabbahursty
    @jabbahursty 2 года назад

    timex lume is terrible. worst i've ever seen. i do like the new timex a lot though and they've become my main watch company