Although my primary wristwatch is a Rolex, I also proudly wear my Timex Boy Scout watch, which my parents gave me as a gift when I joined the Scouts in 1955.
I bought a collection of 1960's-70's Timex watches. To me it's not about how much I could sell it for, it's about the history of each piece and the old styles that I love. To think about all these watches have seen is what fascinates me. Videos like this just further that drive to dig into the rich history of watches.
Back in the 80s; as an middle school kid, my mom bought me a Timex Atlantis 100. I loved that watch so much I wore it up until 94 until I accidently hit the face on a door handle and spiderweb cracked the face. Me at the time just tossed it because I figured it was worthless. To this day I wish I would have kept that watch and just got it fixed. Fast forward to about a week ago, I found the exact same model and year of the watch I had. So I paid 100 bucks (EBAY) for it and it is almost in excellent condition. I have a Citizen, Tag, Tissot, Casio and this Timex is the one I love the most.
The History of Timex production in Portugal in 1970 is still very interesting. To work on it at the time was my great challenge. It is a fantastic watch and a marvelous world organization.
Great video. Some of my friends make fun of my Timex watches. They're beholden to designer watches, and I tell them that Timex watches are worth their weight in the watch collecting world. You can't say that so much with designer watches. Thanks for sharing. 🙌 ⌚
Well said! Most people who don't respect companies like Timex don't have a grasp on how important their horological history is. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching 👍
You mention other non-watch endeavors during the war years. But don’t forget the Timex Sinclair computers in the 1980s. It was really just a Timex label on a product developed by a totally different company, but it was part of the company’s business for years. “The first computer under $100” :-)
@lars-fenin Yes, very cool watch you have! Check out our video on Timex Ironman when you can - An overview of Ironman ruclips.net/video/OLhPntpr9hk/видео.html
I collect nothing but Timex and their new Q and Marlin reissues are awesome. Timex was my first watch and now at 50 Timex watches will be my last watch. I am currently wearing my pepsi bezel Q and treat it like a rolex.
I haven't worn a wristwatch for years. Today I bought two Timex watches. Back to wearing watches again. Sadly I went to two stores where they used to sell wristwatches, but no longer do.
As a 47yo who's lived a half hour or less from Waterbury CT for his entire life, the idea that it had ever been known as the Switzerland of the US is completely wild. 😂
The quartz crisis was the beginning of the end for Timex in Dundee. 6000 employee’s at their peak. It didn’t end well. Where I’m from, Timex was a byword for cheap junk.
@VDO FX Strategically, the Timex brand and the name they had chosen went on to sell more watches than any other brand in the world. Seemed like a good decision, possibly. Either way, thanks for watching! 👍
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Although my primary wristwatch is a Rolex, I also proudly wear my Timex Boy Scout watch, which my parents gave me as a gift when I joined the Scouts in 1955.
Badass
Keep ticking my friend.
I bought a collection of 1960's-70's Timex watches. To me it's not about how much I could sell it for, it's about the history of each piece and the old styles that I love. To think about all these watches have seen is what fascinates me. Videos like this just further that drive to dig into the rich history of watches.
@ZBS Excellent thought! Oh, the stories a watch could tell ..
Back in the 80s; as an middle school kid, my mom bought me a Timex Atlantis 100. I loved that watch so much I wore it up until 94 until I accidently hit the face on a door handle and spiderweb cracked the face. Me at the time just tossed it because I figured it was worthless. To this day I wish I would have kept that watch and just got it fixed. Fast forward to about a week ago, I found the exact same model and year of the watch I had. So I paid 100 bucks (EBAY) for it and it is almost in excellent condition. I have a Citizen, Tag, Tissot, Casio and this Timex is the one I love the most.
Im from 🇵🇰 and im using timex expedition watch from 20 years. It is really durable, accurate and affordable 🎉🎉
The History of Timex production in Portugal in 1970 is still very interesting. To work on it at the time was my great challenge. It is a fantastic watch and a marvelous world organization.
Great video. Some of my friends make fun of my Timex watches. They're beholden to designer watches, and I tell them that Timex watches are worth their weight in the watch collecting world. You can't say that so much with designer watches. Thanks for sharing. 🙌 ⌚
Well said! Most people who don't respect companies like Timex don't have a grasp on how important their horological history is. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching 👍
You mention other non-watch endeavors during the war years. But don’t forget the Timex Sinclair computers in the 1980s. It was really just a Timex label on a product developed by a totally different company, but it was part of the company’s business for years. “The first computer under $100” :-)
Great historical presentation, bruh.....
*Right on!*
Timex ❤❤ indiglow function is very helpful ❤❤❤❤❤👍👍
Timex should seriously consider doing a luxury line and stamp it “Waterbury”.
thanx for the overview..
im not deep into timex as a brand, but
love my older triathlon ironman watch (94).
very light to wear and 100m water resist.
@lars-fenin
Yes, very cool watch you have!
Check out our video on Timex Ironman when you can -
An overview of Ironman
ruclips.net/video/OLhPntpr9hk/видео.html
@@TimesTicking allright ..thanx for the link
I collect nothing but Timex and their new Q and Marlin reissues are awesome. Timex was my first watch and now at 50 Timex watches will be my last watch. I am currently wearing my pepsi bezel Q and treat it like a rolex.
I haven't worn a wristwatch for years. Today I bought two Timex watches. Back to wearing watches again. Sadly I went to two stores where they used to sell wristwatches, but no longer do.
As a 47yo who's lived a half hour or less from Waterbury CT for his entire life, the idea that it had ever been known as the Switzerland of the US is completely wild. 😂
Fun and informative! Great work mate!
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers 🥂
You’re going to blow up eventually , very nice video
@Pixininja Too kind, thank you!
Great video! Best one on timex !
Love them. I actually have that same vintage watch from the first picture of the video. It’s a 1964 windup that unfortunately stopped working.
Killer video, under appreciated!
Thank you very much!
I got a Timex watch I love it thanks for the history on them!
@ Stephen H. Cummings You're welcome!
This was a well-done, very informative piece. It's a shame it hasn't gotten more views since it went up, but it's a great video nonetheless.
Thank you! Too kind :)
Thank you! Great video :D
I was interested in manufacturing operations, where are the watches made but not a lot of info
@avanueb The colonel's secret recipe
I love TIMEX wrist watches! I have 3 pcs! ❤
“ It takes a licking and keeps on ticking”
JOHN CAMERON SWAYZEE
@MarkFriedman-qi4cz Correct! ✔️
Hated by all in Dundee Scotland
born and raised in the dee x
I visited Scotland shortly after the strike. They were still upset
The quartz crisis was the beginning of the end for Timex in Dundee. 6000 employee’s at their peak. It didn’t end well. Where I’m from, Timex was a byword for cheap junk.
I got the timex, but i cannot see the review of TWOOOX121E-66 i want this review
@Arjay Salurio Just thinking, maybe you can buy the watch and put up a review for everyone?
My first watch was a timex 1964 .l was 10. Gold rectangular. I overwound it. 😢
Did the company supply the Wehrmacht? I saw German helmets!
First like 👍
@Johnathan Burrows Thanks for watching! :)
Not missiles! fuses for artillery rounds.
@Shane Simpson Okay! 😊
WHAT model is that bad boy in the thumbnail. !!!??
Probably the worst strategical name I ever hear. I thought it was a watch from mexico. Still will not buy a timex that name its garbage
@VDO FX Strategically, the Timex brand and the name they had chosen went on to sell more watches than any other brand in the world. Seemed like a good decision, possibly. Either way, thanks for watching! 👍