A look at the new limited edition flyer GMT from Timex and The Jame Brand. thejamesbrand.... You bother the designer of this watch here: www.samamis.com/
Timex should do what seiko did and start a Grand Timex line where they make more premium pieces for those who want them 😎I actually compared different gmt alternatives to this specific watch and Timex priced it so fairly compared to other microbrands with same movement/similar specs 👏 Worth it IMO
I like this a lot. Great design, solid price for using titanium, great markers & lume, and the Miyota GMT movement over yet another Seiko movement. Really good release IMO. I can see the Sinn ques people mentiob- but it looks way more like the Maen Hudson GMT to me.
Love the price. Love the specs. Love Timex. Don’t love the styling and size of the watch near as much. The case is too round and chunky. I still think that there are many great things about this watch, and it is definitely a solid offering for Timex.
I'm a fan of the Miyota 9075 for making flyer GMTs more accessible, and TImex has done well here _apart from the bezel that won't turn clockwise_ (which is the direction you will want to turn it). About regulation, if you do get a watch that's running at +20 spd or something dumb, take the opportunity to get to know a local watchmaker. It shouldn't cost much to give the regulation a few tweaks to bring the rate into a reasonable range. When I got an SW200-1 that was losing about 15 seconds per day, I literally gave a fine adjustment screw a minor tweak and I was done (runs +2-+6 since). On a new movement there shouldn't be anything actually wrong, so regulation shouldn't spiral into a bigger job.
GMT, titanium, sapphire sandwich, w/ bracelet and rubber strap for less than $800? Makes you think why people gives seiko a pass whenever they throw us a $500 watch without a sapphire crystal and a ton of QC issues.
Just got mine, waiting on delivery. The 24h rehaut for 3 time zones is great, as is in design overall, big fan of neon in the right places. And I must have a light watch, steel on bracelet is too heavy I find, even with a 18cm wrist. Guess the closely spaced holes make the strap fit better? It's a great watch, and the timex and James logos work, a clean look with the busier bezel etc. looking forward to it. Cannot get the knife with the neon pip over in the EU though😐
Really have to applaud the clarity of this design. I'll just come out and say, perhasps too many numbers at close quarters for me, but I find it quite likeable. I don't see Unimatic that clearly, but the very comfortable draping bracelet definitely underlined that Sinn vibe. This is less overtly toolish and more inviting and rounded feeling, which is closer to some of the more modern graphic Sinn designs and various micros. I thought thay with the Giorgio Galli Tines was pushing it's corner of the market a bit, but this at 750 goes consdoerably further still. That is arguably not something this eatch conveys at first glance, but rather justified by the movement and the material used. With the Galli it is more obvious that you're not just wearing any watch.
The last few years really burned me out on watches... what used to be a fun hobby combining design, engineering, and history nerdiness around weird little mechanical objects turned into a blitz of dizzying, deafening self-important social media lifestyle hype. Every now and then, though, a thoughtful, subtle surprise sneaks through and reminds me that there is still enjoyment to be had. This watch is a great example, as are your videos. Thanks!
If it's 120 click unidirectional, I think I would have preferred a timing bezel since it has the inner 24 hour chapter ring. Like the recent offerings from Longines and Seiko. Having said that, many people (including myself) have used the GMT bezel for timing, and the design of this one having all the numbers and 120 clicks plus unidirectional may mean you get the best of all worlds here as you also maintain the ability to track 3 time zones.
@@henrylee8510 It was a joke. The bracelet doesn't taper at all. Because it doesn't taper, it looks very bulky. Had they simply tapered the bracelet, even a little, it would have looked much better. Otherwise, it could have been a fine looking watch.
Veru cool, like actually really cool, kinds surprised they used sapphire, but definitely double the price it could be. When you see microbrands doing same kinda shit for 4-500 and you know timex have way better economy of scale in their favour.
Very nice. I travel internationally often and could use a GMT. Been waiting on my RAD for a long time with no horizon. This could be a good one for me.
One of the most interesting and entertaining video. Even if someone who is not completely into watches will also appreciate the witty dialogue delivery in this video. Very nice my friend.. very nice 😄
Great review! Ordered one. Should be in tomorrow. Really interested to see how “light” the watch and bracelet are. Exciting design. Given the present Ti price points, looks like a bargain.
Great video as ever, and I agree this watch looks fantastic. I just wish the date window was at the 6 o'clock position instead of the 3 o'clock position. The Miyota movement's accuracy is also off-putting compared to a Tissot or Seiko in the same price bracket. However, I am sure this watch will sell well
I wish it had a dive bezel rather than an 24 hr bezel since it already has the 24 hr track. Few people really need to track 3 time zones and I think the dive bezel looks cleaner
Great review. What’s the size of your wrist in the clip? Just trying to get a perspective of size. Also, you said it’s 13mm thickness. The Timex spec says 11.5? Also, lug to lug? Thank you
Actual question.. with the GMT hand and/or the 120 click bezel, can I track a half hour time zone? For example, India standard time is off of GMT by 5:30. Does 120 clicks give me that ability? I've never owned a GMT, so I just don't know we're having played with it yet. Thanks
In the knife world, James Brand products are almost always overpriced af (coming from someone who's enthusiastically spent $300+ on multiple knives.) I'm new to watches so I can't accurately judge the value proposition here. Im not interested in the watch, but curious if this is a compelling offering.
We will need to know more specifics James. What are the circumference measurements of your ankles at 200 feet above sea level? Secondly, when you say "white male", what are the specific euro hereditary origin derived percentages that we're talking here?
nice.. I almost bought a jack mason stratotimer. I still might but I like that I can sample the miyota 9075 with a name brand at a cheaper price. thanks for the review. 🍻
I prefer ceramic bezel inserts, I have both types, my ceramic one is perfect, my aluminum one has a few scratches. Yes, I know, it adds character, but I am a character, don't need to add to it! 😁
and who tracks 3 timezones... that bezel is unidirectional because it's a dive bezel -- they could've just kept a 24-hour chapter ring for GMT purposes and made a dive-style bezel. By doing this, this watch would have 2 distinct functionalities: tracking another timezone by chapter ring and keeping track of the time by the bezel.
@@Neyo12135 I Agree, 99% of people who buy dive watches are "desk divers." And I said nothing about diving in this watch. I have a diver GMT watch with a 24-hour chapter ring with a dive-style bezel. I use both functionalities almost daily. The GMT hand is set to a timezone (country) where my family (parents, brother)/some friends live and I time track many different things with the bezel, like when I work on something, read a book a few times a day, cook something, when I go for a walk, etc., so I do not need to use my phone. Look at Longines Hydroconcquest GMT or some modified Seiko GTMs with dive bezels.
Jeez Timex has some of the best designs on the market right now.
They're doing well but their jumps in and out of actual quality specs need to be done on their own rather than with these weird brands if you ask me.
@@baandoptagerExpedition North Field Titanium, Giorgio Galli (S1 and S2, Q Timex reissue, Marlin reissue
Timex should do what seiko did and start a Grand Timex line where they make more premium pieces for those who want them 😎I actually compared different gmt alternatives to this specific watch and Timex priced it so fairly compared to other microbrands with same movement/similar specs 👏 Worth it IMO
“They call it an H link bracelet because it looks like an I,” is one of the best liners you’ve had recently.
This is fantastic! Triple time, titanium and a true GMT, WELL DONE Timex!!
Untrue GMT
@@boringst3218 ? What you talking about? It a travelling GMT.
Timex has been stepping their game up. As other brands’ prices rise to the moon, I’m looking more closely at the affordable end and quartz watches.
Saw an add for the timex, searched for a review, and found this. "Posted 2 minutes ago" neat.
Same!!!
Samsies, but 9 hours ago.
haha me too
Hoping a Stainless Steel version drops soon!
Add is two plus two. You saw an ad, short for advertisement or advert as the English say . . .
"Most people call this the H link bracelet because the bracelet makes a letter I"😂
You gained a fan today!!
"Because the links look like the letter...I" - I'm dead.
😂
Got me too lol
I spit out a bit of my drink when I heard that too. Scrolled to the comments just to make sure someone commented on it.
I like this a lot. Great design, solid price for using titanium, great markers & lume, and the Miyota GMT movement over yet another Seiko movement. Really good release IMO.
I can see the Sinn ques people mentiob- but it looks way more like the Maen Hudson GMT to me.
Love the price. Love the specs. Love Timex. Don’t love the styling and size of the watch near as much. The case is too round and chunky. I still think that there are many great things about this watch, and it is definitely a solid offering for Timex.
I’m impressed with both the review and the watch itself. Placed an order this morning shortly after I read the email from Timex.
Beautiful watch! I'm a huge fan of Titanium watches. At last count I own 11. I may have to seriously consider this one.
I agree, the price is not bad for a name brand with those specs.
I'm a fan of the Miyota 9075 for making flyer GMTs more accessible, and TImex has done well here _apart from the bezel that won't turn clockwise_ (which is the direction you will want to turn it). About regulation, if you do get a watch that's running at +20 spd or something dumb, take the opportunity to get to know a local watchmaker. It shouldn't cost much to give the regulation a few tweaks to bring the rate into a reasonable range. When I got an SW200-1 that was losing about 15 seconds per day, I literally gave a fine adjustment screw a minor tweak and I was done (runs +2-+6 since). On a new movement there shouldn't be anything actually wrong, so regulation shouldn't spiral into a bigger job.
Your buddy Sam did an awesome job with the design. This is definitely tempting.
Not bad at all. A great travel watch where you won't draw unwanted attention.
Let’s make a dive bezel! Looks cool.
You're quickly and easily becoming my favorite YT watch reviewer. Love your content style and the watches you are reviewing.
A seriously nice watch, well done Timex! Another solid review, thank you.
Wow the entire second hand has lume.
GMT, titanium, sapphire sandwich, w/ bracelet and rubber strap for less than $800? Makes you think why people gives seiko a pass whenever they throw us a $500 watch without a sapphire crystal and a ton of QC issues.
Even a thousand dollars Seiko has QC issues. They just stopped giving an f
Just got mine, waiting on delivery. The 24h rehaut for 3 time zones is great, as is in design overall, big fan of neon in the right places. And I must have a light watch, steel on bracelet is too heavy I find, even with a 18cm wrist. Guess the closely spaced holes make the strap fit better? It's a great watch, and the timex and James logos work, a clean look with the busier bezel etc. looking forward to it. Cannot get the knife with the neon pip over in the EU though😐
Well done, Timex & James Brand. This checks off a lot of watch geek boxes. I too would love to see an orange variant.
Love this! Just slightly big for my wrist but hey, maybe Timex will release a sub-40mm version in future? 🙏
I've been looking for a nice affordable GMT and I love the design but the only problem is the size. 41mm is too big for my slim wrists 🥺
The split color orange bezel would be so nice
Put my order in about 5 minutes before this video and I’m looking forward to it!
Just received it yesterday and it's awesome!
Thanks for being first on the ball! Would have loved a lume shot though.
There are at least two lume shots in the video.
You are correct; thanks! I meant to say "section" rather than "shot", as it was not discussed. (Ex: Glow duration, Quality of Coats Applied.)
Really have to applaud the clarity of this design. I'll just come out and say, perhasps too many numbers at close quarters for me, but I find it quite likeable. I don't see Unimatic that clearly, but the very comfortable draping bracelet definitely underlined that Sinn vibe. This is less overtly toolish and more inviting and rounded feeling, which is closer to some of the more modern graphic Sinn designs and various micros. I thought thay with the Giorgio Galli Tines was pushing it's corner of the market a bit, but this at 750 goes consdoerably further still. That is arguably not something this eatch conveys at first glance, but rather justified by the movement and the material used. With the Galli it is more obvious that you're not just wearing any watch.
The last few years really burned me out on watches... what used to be a fun hobby combining design, engineering, and history nerdiness around weird little mechanical objects turned into a blitz of dizzying, deafening self-important social media lifestyle hype. Every now and then, though, a thoughtful, subtle surprise sneaks through and reminds me that there is still enjoyment to be had. This watch is a great example, as are your videos. Thanks!
Thumbnail of the Year. 🏆👌
How I hate those reaction faces.
@@YoureTerrific same same same
Take my money Timeex! It's a beautiful watch!
1000 available… there goes my hope of getting one!
Timex emailed me today about this watch. Thanks for the review.
Love the title page. I’ve often wondered why the content providers feel it’s necessary to include a goofy face on their opening page 😩
Soyfaces begone!
Thanks for having this ready. Tell James I ordered one. ;)
You dialed up the wit to super dry for this one, bravo 👏
If it's 120 click unidirectional, I think I would have preferred a timing bezel since it has the inner 24 hour chapter ring. Like the recent offerings from Longines and Seiko.
Having said that, many people (including myself) have used the GMT bezel for timing, and the design of this one having all the numbers and 120 clicks plus unidirectional may mean you get the best of all worlds here as you also maintain the ability to track 3 time zones.
I love the bracelets subtle tapering. It looks like it decreases from .78 inches all the way down to 20 mm. Now that's a Timex!
Why do you mix units? How can you measure down to 0.01 inches from a video?
@@henrylee8510 It was a joke. The bracelet doesn't taper at all. Because it doesn't taper, it looks very bulky. Had they simply tapered the bracelet, even a little, it would have looked much better. Otherwise, it could have been a fine looking watch.
@@astorbeijer9424 ha ha, my lack of humor. Agree it's kind of ugly. I hate bracelets without tapering
@@astorbeijer9424 what's their mindset making a bracelet without taper? more sporty look?
I'm gonna send an email about how I like the watch. Thanks Sam!
Orange bezel would be insane.
Veru cool, like actually really cool, kinds surprised they used sapphire, but definitely double the price it could be. When you see microbrands doing same kinda shit for 4-500 and you know timex have way better economy of scale in their favour.
Very nice. I travel internationally often and could use a GMT. Been waiting on my RAD for a long time with no horizon. This could be a good one for me.
One of the most interesting and entertaining video. Even if someone who is not completely into watches will also appreciate the witty dialogue delivery in this video. Very nice my friend.. very nice 😄
Hmm... It's not the watch for me, but I do like the direction timex seems to be going.
Not bad! Seiko head and Sinn bracelet
Great review! Ordered one. Should be in tomorrow. Really interested to see how “light” the watch and bracelet are. Exciting design. Given the present Ti price points, looks like a bargain.
Love the visual style. So good.
I already got the grail but that's pretty nice...
That is a cool looking watch!
Great video as ever, and I agree this watch looks fantastic. I just wish the date window was at the 6 o'clock position instead of the 3 o'clock position. The Miyota movement's accuracy is also off-putting compared to a Tissot or Seiko in the same price bracket. However, I am sure this watch will sell well
Clean, azum design 100%.
I wish it had a dive bezel rather than an 24 hr bezel since it already has the 24 hr track. Few people really need to track 3 time zones and I think the dive bezel looks cleaner
What a lovely watch. If I had the cash...!
Bout time. Timex
Wow. The uni-bezel is a bit odd, but still a nice clean look. Thanks for sharing.
If it came with day-date complication, I would be all for it. It's still a good-looking watch, though
Nice lighting in the opening shots. What lights did you use?
Are you Certina about value of this Watch?
Great review. What’s the size of your wrist in the clip? Just trying to get a perspective of size. Also, you said it’s 13mm thickness. The Timex spec says 11.5? Also, lug to lug? Thank you
Pretty nice, actually. Thanks for sharing.
Actual question.. with the GMT hand and/or the 120 click bezel, can I track a half hour time zone? For example, India standard time is off of GMT by 5:30. Does 120 clicks give me that ability?
I've never owned a GMT, so I just don't know we're having played with it yet. Thanks
wow so stylish
Thank you for your thumbnail!
It’s a beautiful time piece. But I think in the price range I would go with Certina, which it kind of looks like.
Your colorful videos look great with the ambilight type of bias lighting I use on my monitor so I only watch your videos at night nou..
Super busy looking watch
Great review!
In the knife world, James Brand products are almost always overpriced af (coming from someone who's enthusiastically spent $300+ on multiple knives.) I'm new to watches so I can't accurately judge the value proposition here. Im not interested in the watch, but curious if this is a compelling offering.
I’m 1 and done with the Rolex explorer 1 😃
Beautiful reloj!
where it is made?
Looks like a cross between an Explorer II and a Turtle, and i love it. But not the $700 kind of love
I’ve subscribed based on the humour alone
Damn this is clean 🔥
wow❤
I am a white male and my wrist is about 7 inches. Is there any way to figure out what this watch might look like on my wrist?
We will need to know more specifics James. What are the circumference measurements of your ankles at 200 feet above sea level? Secondly, when you say "white male", what are the specific euro hereditary origin derived percentages that we're talking here?
does it have a screw down crown?
It does
nice.. I almost bought a jack mason stratotimer. I still might but I like that I can sample the miyota 9075 with a name brand at a cheaper price. thanks for the review. 🍻
Please make this a quartz and $500 less expensive 👌
Wait, do you have Max Headroom wrists?!
Very cool!
Saw what you did there with the wrist size. Lol 777
Nice. Unfortunately I'm seeing it as sold out..
how
Remove the GMT function, add a dive bezel and solid case back and it’s golden
Looks good
Great! Watch out Sinn ...
I prefer ceramic bezel inserts, I have both types, my ceramic one is perfect, my aluminum one has a few scratches. Yes, I know, it adds character, but I am a character, don't need to add to it! 😁
and who tracks 3 timezones... that bezel is unidirectional because it's a dive bezel -- they could've just kept a 24-hour chapter ring for GMT purposes and made a dive-style bezel. By doing this, this watch would have 2 distinct functionalities: tracking another timezone by chapter ring and keeping track of the time by the bezel.
who dives 200m
@@Neyo12135 I Agree, 99% of people who buy dive watches are "desk divers."
And I said nothing about diving in this watch. I have a diver GMT watch with a 24-hour chapter ring with a dive-style bezel. I use both functionalities almost daily. The GMT hand is set to a timezone (country) where my family (parents, brother)/some friends live and I time track many different things with the bezel, like when I work on something, read a book a few times a day, cook something, when I go for a walk, etc., so I do not need to use my phone.
Look at Longines Hydroconcquest GMT or some modified Seiko GTMs with dive bezels.
That's nice.
No Tudor Monochrome in sight like all the other channels! Somedays its Moser other times its Timex 🎉
The case and bands are made in China, the youtuber and offical website wont tell you that... be careful guys.
Wait, are you saying that this movement is the early solo Michael Jackson of movements?
Gotta leave that nine to five up on the shelf, and just enjoy yourself.
Who needs a Tudor 😂
I would be helpful if you listed your wrist size in your videos. Instead I have to guess every time. 😅
Thoroughly frustrating not know the size of his 7in wrist.
I like the looks a lot but $749? Nah..... Don't wanna pay that "James" premium.
It’s pretty comparable to any other watch that has this same movement in it, though. There really isn’t a “James premium” here.
Shame its a butterfly clasp, thats gonna hurt.
Seiko Prospex vibes
Titanium and flyer GMT - Niceee!
Miyota movement - Oh.
Not sure how else you're going to get a flyer GMT for under $1000 at retail. Pretty sure they're all using a Miyota 9075.
@@wingeren I posted in jest and yes it makes sense from a pricing standpoint. Just never enjoyed Miyota movements - so grainy
I like it. I’m not paying $700 for it though.
It's a Miyota, why is it so thick? Shoud be 11.5.
For that extra water resistance ig?
The Timex site lists the case height at 11.5 mm. Unsure why there’s the discrepancy.