My Chinese Watch Collection I agree however I don’t think there is anyway this watch is worth what they are asking. I like your channel. Would you consider checking out my channel and subscribing? Just started it. Thanks!
I'm happy that you've had the chance to look at this piece of 1970's reissue. I've really been waiting for your thoughts on the Bulova Moon Watch--another piece of 1970's US horological kitsch. My father had one of the early Accutrons, hence my sentimental interest. Bravo!
Excellent review. I am always impressed that our man Jody provides honest input. No fawning, no kowtowing to manufacturers, no damning with faint (if any) praise: just the facts. My ex-wife once accused me of being the most "brutally honest" man that she ever met. I do believe that this crown now sits on our esteemed reviewer's head.
I think that shows who they're targeting with this pos, i.e. people who will buy them either no matter what, or don't know any better, which both categories probably see it as a "feature".
I've just bought the Snoopy Masked Marvel version of this. They've sorted the bezel issue, it's very good now. It's also got a, "Donkey", movement that is accurate enough to be COSC certified. I paid less than £190 with a discount.
Said I would never spend that kind on money but the AD had one and wow it is nice. The AD asked if I wanted to wear it home(about 50 miles) and said not I would be looking at it all the way and not paying attention to my driving?
I'm amazed that they can sell at that price! Timex were traditionally a cheap and cheerful brand and I remember owning one as a child. This one is no better than many $50 Chinese specials - like the one you showed..... For the price there are so many excellent micro brands and mainstream brands.
I have the new one that came back in stock in August I think, just got on the wrist, 3 days in, strap undid itself, small bash on a counter and crystal is cracked already. Movement is noisy af. But bezel is not wobbly.
I understood the “Timex Q” reissue, right time, inexpensive well put together cool sized piece of retro goodness but their reaching with these what appears to be rushed, not well through through mechanical dive watch options. Thanks again Jody for the video and your take on this and Timex.
Hello Jody ! Nice to see Timex making mechanical watches again, Is this a reissue of something they made in the 70s, I like the look ! There gonna sell a ton of them that's why there in business most people are going to be happy !
I own this watch and it is a lot of fun and has been keeping time very well. Runs about 2 seconds fast per day. The bracelet is not a hair puller at all. Like many of us who love watches I own everything from multiple Rolex watches to so many Seiko watches I have lost count. The Timex M79 is very pleasant to wear and looks good on my 7.25” wrist. The bezel on my watch works much better than the watch you are reviewing. Look this is not a Seiko but it has a very nice design and is a keeper. In my opinion if you can get one for retail and you have an eclectic collection buy one you will not be sorry.
They definitely are, but their style is entirely unique to them... and it's a style I vibe with. I've got 2 of their automatics, and fully intend to get more.
Thanks Jody great honest review say it like it is....but I’m kinda drawn to it. I had one timex as a kid which I used to listen to it ticking as mum dad rowed down stairs....so the louder the better 😍
I have the Q and purchased the M79. I knew when purchasing it that the M79 wasn’t going to be a great watch, but I purchased it because it’s a novelty watch, and I’m glad I did. As far as being loud, Timex takes a licking and keeps on ticking.
Just One More Watch It’s a toss up. My wife actually likes the Q a lot with its colors, and with the smaller size she can wear it. This is the watch to wear to an amusement park like when we were dating 40+ years ago. I told her she can wear the Q and I’ll wear the M79. We could have purchased his and her Bulova watches for Valentines Day for about the same total cost as the 2 Timex.
Coulda sworn this was #446 Jody, you sure? Call me weird, but I sorta like the Q better for some reason. I like that the Q being a quartz allows it to be a bit more streamlined which would seem more appropriate with the case shape and design. This M79 looks like the Q has put on weight or is eating salty foods and is retaining water. But I still think the biggest failing of both designs is the 50m WR rating. If they had taken it to 100m I might have even bought a Q just for fun. Of course that hour hand is a Timex “T” but it’s a bit tacky and still too reminiscent of the Mercedes hands. Hard pass on this one for me. Just seems cheaply engineered and hastily designed to fill a temporary demand that will fade in a year when the market is flooded with used versions in 2021.
I have my dads old Bulova snorkel from 1973, and I am surprised to see the interest there still is, in this style of watch. I guess they got it right back then. It seems nothing can replace the old but deadly radium illumination, for longevity and brightness, because the tritium died out on this one, years ago.
I remember the 1970's & watches were like this - cheaply made, flimsy & plasticy. This seems like its pretty faithful to that.. Whether that's good or bad I'm split.👍🏻👍🏻 PS *Toothpaste makes a good substitute for polywatch*
Is a closed case movement going to be quieter? If so I don't know why they don't use one - like you said the automatic movement isn't the prettiest and reducing the noise of the rotor wobble might lessen one of the moans and niggles. Plus they could put a nice design on the back case.
I love acrylic box crystals; they have a look unlike any other, and, the fact that they flex and are stronger than the others make them the best choice for a dive watch (Of course, I wouldn't want one on my Seiko Marinemaster). I think this is a nice throw back to the Timex divers of the '70s, which had noisy movements and annoying bracelets. However, for $300, I think someone wanting a nostalgic diver would be better off looking through the assortment of Vostok Amphibias.
Made it to the end of the video, as interested in getting one of these now as I was before, which is to say, not in the least little bit. Putting this Timex head to head against the Tevise T801 you reviewed back in November of 2017 would be laughable ($279 vs $24... okay, that was two and a half years ago, but I doubt it has increased by tenfold). Oh yeah, nicer stainless steel bracelet, too! Great review, Jody! Thanks!
I think Timex is testing the waters with a watch like this. The sales figures for this watch will probably play a role for future Timex models.., seeing how cheap they can go in production, and how much consumers will actually pay. There are Much better option automatic watches out there for less money.
The more consumers who buy it, the more people their might end up being who see that they've been had by them compromising on quality and overcharging them. If they based future production and pricing based on this selling like hot cakes, it could be a big mistake. A lot of the avid, early-adopters of these will actually become resellers and non returning customers, not the new avid fans and collectors that they can now 'rip the piss' out of, a bit like Seiko, that Timex might assume them, from the sales figures, to be.
I bought this watch used for about $120, and I absolutley love it. I have an IWC portugueser chrono which seems to be just as noisy! And that's about 70x the price! My Timex is on a navy blue nato and it's getting an awful lot of wrist time currently. The simple dial really appeals to me. I also have the pepsi version. I do think the smaller bezel on the pepsi has a nicer look to it. I definitly consider this watch to be a keeper in my collection. Other than the cheaper movement I think this is a great watch. Curious if that could actually be switched out to something more visually appealing. It does seem strange to have an open case back with not the best looking movement doesn't it.
I see the great Iain M. Banks books in the back ground, the Culture series is amazing. If you have not yet checked out the Expeditionary Force series by Craig Alanson than I highly recommend it.
Jody- I just got a M79, but I would agree with many of your criticisms of the watch.However, it has a certain charm - as you note - that I find appealing. There are watches at this price point or lower that provide better build, but there are plenty that don’t, but that doesn’t excuse its flaws. I like the watch for its “charm” and will probably keep it, but I am glad you provided an honest review so that buyers know what they are getting and paying for. For me, I’ll quote Hodinkee here, “. . . it's just fun to wear, and that's what this whole thing is about, after all,” but that’s an entirely personal thing and without consideration of the many points you bring up. Again, ... great honest review of its specs.
Bro! I appreciate so much you made this video, you saved me from buying something probably I would later regret. It's way better try to get the Q Timex than this one, is good looking but a close look we can get something definitely better. Nice video man 👍🏾
Nice video ...I have a 1979 timex automatic , and some else earlier models.... Why do they not make sth oit of their heritage? The watches before miota show that these are working well for dekades.
My first watch as a child was a Timex back in the day when if you wanted to know the time you wore a watch! Don't think I'll be buying one of these for old time's sake however! Bought a few Microbrand watches in the last few months so will have to be 'Just No More Watches' at least for a little while... :)
hi jody,a bit unrelated but you where correct about the steinharts i got the new ocean one 39 green ceramic and its a beauty,you should try get one in for review,im sure youd appreciate the upgades from the gmt you reviewed recently,love the channel,hi from dublin.....
I have one. I think it is a great little watch. All your points are fair but I find it to be very charming and enjoyable to wear. It looks good and keeps good time.
Thanks for the heads up Jody. 279.00U$!? something must be wrong with the air quality in the Timex head office. For 130.00U$ I’l stick to my Seiko 5 Sports pepsi bezel dive watch with 200m water resistance, 7S36 auto mvmt with a great lume
Just wanted to say what I think of this watch as I own one. And this watch is great if you think you’ll like it just buy it you won’t regret it. Not many vintage watches style watches out there and this one gets it. I will say definitely better than the video makes it seem. The quality is perfect can’t get that kind of quality from a Chinese watch most of the time.
Hi Jody, thanks for this informative and objective video. I was very closed to order this wrist watch but i agree on all details you talked about and changed my mind. This watch is not werth 300 Euros. This is the retail price in Germany!!
I made my decision 1.41 seconds in. Thanks Jody. Wont be spending that kind of money. Much rather have a sweet micro brand with a lot better spec's. Thanks again.
I have that same movement in a rotary fusion I picked up in a clearance sale for £60 a couple of years ago.much nicer watch and accurate to around +3secs a day.the rotor noise dosent bother me at all.
Jodi how does that Rolex clock on your wall have a sweeping second hand I assume it takes a battery like a quartz just wondering it's an awesome clock and I want one love your videos buddy
The Starking AM0184 you reviewed looks like a much better watch and it was $50. I just don’t get it. I really don’t understand the hype with these things.
Forget the watch.. That T-Shirt is the star of this video..! James , and Barry Sheene, were my heroes as a kid growing up in the seventies... Top marks for the T-Shirt, but you can keep the Timex...
I just received my M79. Looks nice, but I wound-up returning it shortly after handling it right out of the box. I found that the bezel was cheap and poorly attached to the case. I could feel a lot of side play by holding the bezel and wobbling it sideways. The bezel of my Timex Q79 was much better attached. The watch does not hack. The movement was so noisy and cheap looking (they should have made a solid caseback to hide it). The band is, likewise, cheap (much like all the other cheaper retro-look watches). My Seiko 5 series watch felt more well-made and was less than $100. I wanted my $279 back. Don't waste yours.
i was somehow curious about this especific watch, but thank god you´ve reviewd it... Not on my bucket list to buy one of this. i'll be looking on to a san martin instead thank you!
Just waiting for my Pepsi bezel version to arrive. Paid $280AUD or $187USD from Wallace Bishop in their EOFY sale. I know full well it’ll be a fun occasional wear in my collection 😊
I’ll stick to my Casio Duro and Seiko SKX. If it’s gonna look like a dive watch, it better act like one, too. And I’m glad you showed us that automatic movement. No way I wanna wear a loud rattler on my wrist.
I recently bought my first Miyota 8000 series movement - a Laco type B. It turned me off to Miyota 8000s. I love everything about that Laco except the movement.
Nice video, as usual. A bit jarring going from the timekeeping to the statement, "its not all bad, though." That timekeeping was actually terrific, and could have been described as a big plus! Better than a Rolex!
Kudos to you for a review that subverts the dominant paradigm on RUclips watch reviews: either fawning admiration, non-committal ambivalence or elitism. Frankly, having lived through when affordable watches were just like this (well, not even this good in many ways), I view the nostalgic trendiness for 1970s watches with a wary eye: pretty much all of those bracelets from Seiko and Timex and Bulova, whoever, were chintzy, tore our arm hair out, cut the bone on our wrist if you wore them securely, and broke! The watches themselves are thin and cheap feeling. If Timex has replicated that, but with the addition of a pedestrian movement well below that which we would find in an $80 Invicta or even a $22 Tevise, I can only hope that not too many people feel burned by it. I'm immune, I'm not going to get one.
Impulse bought one when I got the email...received yesterday. I'm surprisingly pleased with it. The 40mm is a much better size for my wrist and overall it looks quite nice. But it's convinced me I need a real batman :-) So I'm probably sending mine back.
Posted 4 minutes ago...earliest I have been to one of your videos! Edit: Saw the whole video. I think it'd be cool if you could include a label at the start with the video number on it. Looking forward to #450.
Matt Stingray oh I agree. Although I got one for free as part of a sales event, and I rather like it. It’s a nice quality piece, but the retail for it was around five hundo. I would maybe pay up to 180 for it if I was in the market for one. Maybe.
Is it the same movement as Citizen NY series? If so, my NY0090 is the most accurate movement in my collection with less than plus 1 per 24h (better than my Marinemaster with its plus 3.5 sec).
Mechanical Automatics are cool, but they are missing the one reason I prefer Timex over all other watches, and that is the Indiglo dial light. "Who needs lume when you can light up the room?" Stick a battery in the case somehow and add Indiglo and maybe, just maybe I will buy an automatic, if I win the lottery. Until then, the accuracy of quartz gives me a lot of peace of mind. Ebay sellers have the Timex M79 an the NaviXL in the $100-$140 price range as of 10/31/23.
I havn´t bought the Timex M79 but the Navi XL Automatic back in Nov. 2019 for 250 bucks. Nvi XL features the same movement as the M79 which is a Myiota 8215. Mine runs well, decently accurate. I like the field watch style of the Navi XL much more than this Sub homage style of the M79.
I think the Q Timex looks much better, and is much better proportioned. They nailed the 1970's look much better on the Q.
My Chinese Watch Collection I agree however I don’t think there is anyway this watch is worth what they are asking. I like your channel. Would you consider checking out my channel and subscribing? Just started it. Thanks!
Agreed, but it's quartz.
@@rockthewatch just did, good luck!
@@rockthewatch also, for some reason your content is marked for kids.
My Chinese Watch Collection Really? Maybe that’s why no one is getting my messages. Thanks for letting me know I will fix it. Love your channel.
If I want to wear domed acrylic, dodgy bracelets and funny bezels, I'll go grab another Amphibia for $80 and actually wear it in the water.
This✔️😁🍻
Totally agree. This Timex is totally overpriced.
Vostok really are great and cheap watches, I have 3 😁
Has anyone of you ever bought a Vostok from soviet.market.com ? Their prices are quiet handsome, but I don't know if I can trust the site ?
@@IndyAvocadoKid I have two and love them.
WOW. talk about an overpriced watch. the crystal dome reminds me of a Vostok, which is altogether a much better option.
stealth banana I’ll stick with my Invicta Pro Diver.
@@RobDaCajun I have both a Vostok and Pro Diver. Both have their merits for sure and I wouldn't trade either one for this junk Timex.
Agreed. My Vostok is a whole lot more watch for 85 bucks.
Yup, Vostok all the way. Awesome value compared to this.
@@RobDaCajun you can buy a lot better micro brand for this kind of money, well maybe a little more but but you can definitely get a lot better watch.
Not my cup of tea either but that "Donkey" movement put up chronometer level accuracy.
I'm happy that you've had the chance to look at this piece of 1970's reissue. I've really been waiting for your thoughts on the Bulova Moon Watch--another piece of 1970's US horological kitsch. My father had one of the early Accutrons, hence my sentimental interest. Bravo!
Excellent review. I am always impressed that our man Jody provides honest input. No fawning, no kowtowing to manufacturers, no damning with faint (if any) praise: just the facts. My ex-wife once accused me of being the most "brutally honest" man that she ever met. I do believe that this crown now sits on our esteemed reviewer's head.
Why on earth have they put a display caseback on this🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️
Callum Courtney the only reason I can think of is the display case back is cheaper?
Yeah I prefer a nice decorated case back.
@@saevans63 In case of acrylic vs steel, for sure.
I think that shows who they're targeting with this pos, i.e. people who will buy them either no matter what, or don't know any better, which both categories probably see it as a "feature".
So you can see the valjoux 7751 that is this Grails heartbeat! Duh
Great james hunt shirt Jody!!!
I've just bought the Snoopy Masked Marvel version of this. They've sorted the bezel issue, it's very good now. It's also got a, "Donkey", movement that is accurate enough to be COSC certified. I paid less than £190 with a discount.
Remember the discount code?
Jody, I’m not here for the timex. I’m here for you 😉
Me too. My fave watch guy.😎
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I'd rather spend my money on 1970's F1 drivers t-shirts.
Please explain
@@KevAlberta the shirt he's wearing is of james hunt, the famous F1 driver from back in the 70s. He had a fierce rivalry with niki lauda.
Hey Jodi
The AliExpress version of this would be the Merkur Seizenn. You should review it. It even has an NH36
Great review, for sure. I saw it and was intrigued but I'm incredibly glad i saw this.
Winter testing in Spain - season starts soon. Long winter, no F1, bought grail watch last year - thank you for your videos.
Jim S I am curious what is your grail watch?
@@gman6862 Rolex 114060.
Said I would never spend that kind on money but the AD had one and wow it is nice. The AD asked if I wanted to wear it home(about 50 miles) and said not I would be looking at it all the way and not paying attention to my driving?
That did better on the timegrapher than my speedmaster!!
"Fairly accurate"? A bit uncharitable of you mate.
Thanks for the heads-up on this one; I don't see this Timex making it into my watch box anytime soon.....
I'm amazed that they can sell at that price! Timex were traditionally a cheap and cheerful brand and I remember owning one as a child. This one is no better than many $50 Chinese specials - like the one you showed..... For the price there are so many excellent micro brands and mainstream brands.
Loved the fact you mentioned Sergio tacchini 👌🏻 well done on the channel
It goes from strength to strength.
Hope it’s another good year. 👍🏻🏴
I have the new one that came back in stock in August I think, just got on the wrist, 3 days in, strap undid itself, small bash on a counter and crystal is cracked already. Movement is noisy af. But bezel is not wobbly.
It's a good looking watch... But after 3 years of watch obsessing I have put a hold on new watch purchases for this whole year! 😁😁Thanks for the Psa.!
Almost 2 months in. Keep up the good work!
I like it. The vintage looks are great. I don't mind a noisy rotor. I don't need even one more watch though.
I understood the “Timex Q” reissue, right time, inexpensive well put together cool sized piece of retro goodness but their reaching with these what appears to be rushed, not well through through mechanical dive watch options.
Thanks again Jody for the video and your take on this and Timex.
I have the M79 Snoopy masked marvel, and I love it
Hello Jody ! Nice to see Timex making mechanical watches again, Is this a reissue of something they made in the 70s, I like the look ! There gonna sell a ton of them that's why there in business most people are going to be happy !
Great honest review. I was wondering what all the fuss was about. Cheers!
I need a drink after watching this review. I hopr nobody is actually paying $400 for this.
Better than paying $400 for a watch you’ll never wear.
@@user-xg6zz8qs3q there are plenty of watches you can "actually wear" that cost less than this nostalgia cash grab
Tyler Sweeney True but it’s hard to find “the one”. If this Timex makes you happy then it’s well worth its stupid asking price.
@@user-xg6zz8qs3q I suppose
@@user-xg6zz8qs3q they will be on ebay for more than 400.00 a stupid people will be paying it
I own this watch and it is a lot of fun and has been keeping time very well. Runs about 2 seconds fast per day. The bracelet is not a hair puller at all. Like many of us who love watches I own everything from multiple Rolex watches to so many Seiko watches I have lost count. The Timex M79 is very pleasant to wear and looks good on my 7.25” wrist. The bezel on my watch works much better than the watch you are reviewing. Look this is not a Seiko but it has a very nice design and is a keeper. In my opinion if you can get one for retail and you have an eclectic collection buy one you will not be sorry.
Totally agree with you Jody, as much as i like the Marlin (burgundy is gorgeous) i think automatic Timex are way overpriced for what they offer.
They definitely are, but their style is entirely unique to them... and it's a style I vibe with. I've got 2 of their automatics, and fully intend to get more.
Thanks Jody great honest review say it like it is....but I’m kinda drawn to it. I had one timex as a kid which I used to listen to it ticking as mum dad rowed down stairs....so the louder the better 😍
I have the Q and purchased the M79. I knew when purchasing it that the M79 wasn’t going to be a great watch, but I purchased it because it’s a novelty watch, and I’m glad I did. As far as being loud, Timex takes a licking and keeps on ticking.
Which one do you prefer mate?
Just One More Watch It’s a toss up. My wife actually likes the Q a lot with its colors, and with the smaller size she can wear it. This is the watch to wear to an amusement park like when we were dating 40+ years ago. I told her she can wear the Q and I’ll wear the M79. We could have purchased his and her Bulova watches for Valentines Day for about the same total cost as the 2 Timex.
Coulda sworn this was #446 Jody, you sure? Call me weird, but I sorta like the Q better for some reason. I like that the Q being a quartz allows it to be a bit more streamlined which would seem more appropriate with the case shape and design. This M79 looks like the Q has put on weight or is eating salty foods and is retaining water. But I still think the biggest failing of both designs is the 50m WR rating. If they had taken it to 100m I might have even bought a Q just for fun. Of course that hour hand is a Timex “T” but it’s a bit tacky and still too reminiscent of the Mercedes hands. Hard pass on this one for me. Just seems cheaply engineered and hastily designed to fill a temporary demand that will fade in a year when the market is flooded with used versions in 2021.
I have my dads old Bulova snorkel from 1973, and I am surprised to see the interest there still is, in this style of watch. I guess they got it right back then. It seems nothing can replace the old but deadly radium illumination, for longevity and brightness, because the tritium died out on this one, years ago.
I have the burgundy w rose gold highlights on steel bracelet version and have been pleased with it.
Finally, an accurate assessment of a Timex. I've never kept one longer than a couple of months.
Honesty is always the best policy, and kudos to you for that Sir 👍 Tam.
I remember the 1970's & watches were like this - cheaply made, flimsy & plasticy. This seems like its pretty faithful to that.. Whether that's good or bad I'm split.👍🏻👍🏻
PS *Toothpaste makes a good substitute for polywatch*
Only some toothpaste: you need to buy the more abrasive ones
@@jkhcu yep
Love the look but thinking twicedue to price. But would certainly love a homage with the same vintage look. Do lovethe sharp edges!
Is a closed case movement going to be quieter? If so I don't know why they don't use one - like you said the automatic movement isn't the prettiest and reducing the noise of the rotor wobble might lessen one of the moans and niggles. Plus they could put a nice design on the back case.
I love acrylic box crystals; they have a look unlike any other, and, the fact that they flex and are stronger than the others make them the best choice for a dive watch (Of course, I wouldn't want one on my Seiko Marinemaster). I think this is a nice throw back to the Timex divers of the '70s, which had noisy movements and annoying bracelets. However, for $300, I think someone wanting a nostalgic diver would be better off looking through the assortment of Vostok Amphibias.
Made it to the end of the video, as interested in getting one of these now as I was before, which is to say, not in the least little bit. Putting this Timex head to head against the Tevise T801 you reviewed back in November of 2017 would be laughable ($279 vs $24... okay, that was two and a half years ago, but I doubt it has increased by tenfold). Oh yeah, nicer stainless steel bracelet, too! Great review, Jody! Thanks!
I think Timex is testing the waters with a watch like this. The sales figures for this watch will probably play a role for future Timex models.., seeing how cheap they can go in production, and how much consumers will actually pay. There are Much better option automatic watches out there for less money.
Seiko, Seiko5
The more consumers who buy it, the more people their might end up being who see that they've been had by them compromising on quality and overcharging them.
If they based future production and pricing based on this selling like hot cakes, it could be a big mistake.
A lot of the avid, early-adopters of these will actually become resellers and non returning customers, not the new avid fans and collectors that they can now 'rip the piss' out of, a bit like Seiko, that Timex might assume them, from the sales figures, to be.
Hi Jody, great review 👍🏼
As always great video!!!! Thank you for the information.
I bought this watch used for about $120, and I absolutley love it. I have an IWC portugueser chrono which seems to be just as noisy! And that's about 70x the price! My Timex is on a navy blue nato and it's getting an awful lot of wrist time currently. The simple dial really appeals to me. I also have the pepsi version. I do think the smaller bezel on the pepsi has a nicer look to it. I definitly consider this watch to be a keeper in my collection. Other than the cheaper movement I think this is a great watch. Curious if that could actually be switched out to something more visually appealing. It does seem strange to have an open case back with not the best looking movement doesn't it.
I see the great Iain M. Banks books in the back ground, the Culture series is amazing. If you have not yet checked out the Expeditionary Force series by
Craig Alanson
than I highly recommend it.
Before we even start, looks like a classic 1970s hair-puller bracelet design!
Jody- I just got a M79, but I would agree with many of your criticisms of the watch.However, it has a certain charm - as you note - that I find appealing. There are watches at this price point or lower that provide better build, but there are plenty that don’t, but that doesn’t excuse its flaws. I like the watch for its “charm” and will probably keep it, but I am glad you provided an honest review so that buyers know what they are getting and paying for. For me, I’ll quote Hodinkee here, “. . . it's just fun to wear, and that's what this whole thing is about, after all,” but that’s an entirely personal thing and without consideration of the many points you bring up. Again, ... great honest review of its specs.
I never thought there would come a day when you would be paying a premium for a brand name when that brand name is Timex...
Great video. I like Timex, but I'll be passing on their automatics for a while.
Bro! I appreciate so much you made this video, you saved me from buying something probably I would later regret. It's way better try to get the Q Timex than this one, is good looking but a close look we can get something definitely better. Nice video man 👍🏾
Nice video ...I have a 1979 timex automatic , and some else earlier models.... Why do they not make sth oit of their heritage? The watches before miota show that these are working well for dekades.
My first watch as a child was a Timex back in the day when if you wanted to know the time you wore a watch! Don't think I'll be buying one of these for old time's sake however! Bought a few Microbrand watches in the last few months so will have to be 'Just No More Watches' at least for a little while... :)
Nice James Hunt T-Shirt 👍. Much more of a Niki Lauda fan myself but gotta love some classic f1.
hi jody,a bit unrelated but you where correct about the steinharts i got the new ocean one 39 green ceramic and its a beauty,you should try get one in for review,im sure youd appreciate the upgades from the gmt you reviewed recently,love the channel,hi from dublin.....
I have one. I think it is a great little watch. All your points are fair but I find it to be very charming and enjoyable to wear. It looks good and keeps good time.
Thanks for the heads up Jody. 279.00U$!? something must be wrong with the air quality in the Timex head office. For 130.00U$ I’l stick to my Seiko 5 Sports pepsi bezel dive watch with 200m water resistance, 7S36 auto mvmt with a great lume
Just wanted to say what I think of this watch as I own one. And this watch is great if you think you’ll like it just buy it you won’t regret it. Not many vintage watches style watches out there and this one gets it. I will say definitely better than the video makes it seem. The quality is perfect can’t get that kind of quality from a Chinese watch most of the time.
There should be more watches with hooded lugs. I love that 70s look.
Casio A500 world time digi/ Casio A168 electro luminescent steel digi. You'll like those. Very fun and affordable ✔️🍻
Great video, I figured this would happen when Timex had success with the Marlin line
Hi Jody, thanks for this informative and objective video. I was very closed to order this wrist watch but i agree on all details you talked about and changed my mind. This watch is not werth 300 Euros. This is the retail price in Germany!!
I made my decision 1.41 seconds in. Thanks Jody. Wont be spending that kind of money. Much rather have a sweet micro brand with a lot better spec's. Thanks again.
I have that same movement in a rotary fusion I picked up in a clearance sale for £60 a couple of years ago.much nicer watch and accurate to around +3secs a day.the rotor noise dosent bother me at all.
Jodi how does that Rolex clock on your wall have a sweeping second hand I assume it takes a battery like a quartz just wondering it's an awesome clock and I want one love your videos buddy
I love your clock. Where can I find it?
That bezel doesn't click, it crunches!
The Starking AM0184 you reviewed looks like a much better watch and it was $50. I just don’t get it. I really don’t understand the hype with these things.
Another good review Jody as always. Not for me but keeping brilliant time though! Surprised you didn’t flag that up a bit more.
Personally, I preferred the Timex Navi XL automatic. Good review.
I love mine. I haven't taken it into water yet, regardless its an attractive watch. Sapphire Crystal would be a perfect touch.
I like the mechanism. It looks quite nicely manufactured.
Always wonderful to see James Hunt!
Forget the watch.. That T-Shirt is the star of this video..! James , and Barry Sheene, were my heroes as a kid growing up in the seventies... Top marks for the T-Shirt, but you can keep the Timex...
I just received my M79. Looks nice, but I wound-up returning it shortly after handling it right out of the box. I found that the bezel was cheap and poorly attached to the case. I could feel a lot of side play by holding the bezel and wobbling it sideways. The bezel of my Timex Q79 was much better attached. The watch does not hack. The movement was so noisy and cheap looking (they should have made a solid caseback to hide it). The band is, likewise, cheap (much like all the other cheaper retro-look watches). My Seiko 5 series watch felt more well-made and was less than $100. I wanted my $279 back. Don't waste yours.
i was somehow curious about this especific watch, but thank god you´ve reviewd it...
Not on my bucket list to buy one of this.
i'll be looking on to a san martin instead
thank you!
I’ll wait this Summer when the other colors are released.
I will consider a purchase when the price comes down in a year or two.
Just waiting for my Pepsi bezel version to arrive. Paid $280AUD or $187USD from Wallace Bishop in their EOFY sale. I know full well it’ll be a fun occasional wear in my collection 😊
Jody, I'm here because of your new episode =)!!! Keep going!
I’ll stick to my Casio Duro and Seiko SKX. If it’s gonna look like a dive watch, it better act like one, too. And I’m glad you showed us that automatic movement. No way I wanna wear a loud rattler on my wrist.
I recently bought my first Miyota 8000 series movement - a Laco type B. It turned me off to Miyota 8000s. I love everything about that Laco except the movement.
Great video, newly subscribed to your channel and enjoying your very informative videos. Can you post a link to the Rolex wall clock?👍
I mean that +/- seems pretty impressive if it holds up at all overtime.
Nice video, as usual. A bit jarring going from the timekeeping to the statement, "its not all bad, though." That timekeeping was actually terrific, and could have been described as a big plus! Better than a Rolex!
Kudos to you for a review that subverts the dominant paradigm on RUclips watch reviews: either fawning admiration, non-committal ambivalence or elitism.
Frankly, having lived through when affordable watches were just like this (well, not even this good in many ways), I view the nostalgic trendiness for 1970s watches with a wary eye: pretty much all of those bracelets from Seiko and Timex and Bulova, whoever, were chintzy, tore our arm hair out, cut the bone on our wrist if you wore them securely, and broke! The watches themselves are thin and cheap feeling. If Timex has replicated that, but with the addition of a pedestrian movement well below that which we would find in an $80 Invicta or even a $22 Tevise, I can only hope that not too many people feel burned by it. I'm immune, I'm not going to get one.
Beautiful Rolex wall clock. I want one to go with my Sea Dweller Bill F
1:34 I will freely admit that I laughed way harder than I should have 🤣🤣
Impulse bought one when I got the email...received yesterday. I'm surprisingly pleased with it. The 40mm is a much better size for my wrist and overall it looks quite nice. But it's convinced me I need a real batman :-)
So I'm probably sending mine back.
You can get a Citizen Promaster BN0151 for quite a bit less than that. An eco-drive ISO certified diver. NWB.
Posted 4 minutes ago...earliest I have been to one of your videos! Edit: Saw the whole video. I think it'd be cool if you could include a label at the start with the video number on it. Looking forward to #450.
Love the James Hunt t-shirt mate!!!!!!!
That's alot of cash for a subpar watch, you could pick up a pagani from aliexpress with better specs at less than a third of the money.
But why? Why would anyone pay that much for this? You can get SO many good watches for that money or less. Sorry I don’t get it.
People buy Shinola for much much more..
Alan Thompson Very true sir and I firmly believe that they do not offer very good value for money either. Just my 2 cents.
Matt Stingray oh I agree. Although I got one for free as part of a sales event, and I rather like it. It’s a nice quality piece, but the retail for it was around five hundo. I would maybe pay up to 180 for it if I was in the market for one. Maybe.
neither does timex,they don't get it either,junk.
Is it the same movement as Citizen NY series? If so, my NY0090 is the most accurate movement in my collection with less than plus 1 per 24h (better than my Marinemaster with its plus 3.5 sec).
I'd purchase ANY Invicta with a proper Seiko movement for a fraction of the Timex pricing. Nice vid anyway👍🏻
Mechanical Automatics are cool, but they are missing the one reason I prefer Timex over all other watches, and that is the Indiglo dial light. "Who needs lume when you can light up the room?" Stick a battery in the case somehow and add Indiglo and maybe, just maybe I will buy an automatic, if I win the lottery. Until then, the accuracy of quartz gives me a lot of peace of mind. Ebay sellers have the Timex M79 an the NaviXL in the $100-$140 price range as of 10/31/23.
Even omega movement (the cal 2500 on deville prestige) has loud ticking noise so loud rotor noise isnt much of a prob
Stop posting whilst I'm trying to work! I've got demanding clients!
Design is so good! it's sad that Timex didn't put anymore attention though.
I havn´t bought the Timex M79 but the Navi XL Automatic back in Nov. 2019 for 250 bucks. Nvi XL features the same movement as the M79 which is a Myiota 8215. Mine runs well, decently accurate. I like the field watch style of the Navi XL much more than this Sub homage style of the M79.