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.
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.
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.
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 👍
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.
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.
@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 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.
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” :-)
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! 👍
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.
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.
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 ..
Im from 🇵🇰 and im using timex expedition watch from 20 years. It is really durable, accurate and affordable 🎉🎉
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 👍
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.
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.
Great historical presentation, bruh.....
*Right on!*
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 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.
Timex should seriously consider doing a luxury line and stamp it “Waterbury”.
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” :-)
You’re going to blow up eventually , very nice video
@Pixininja Too kind, thank you!
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.
Timex ❤❤ indiglow function is very helpful ❤❤❤❤❤👍👍
I got a Timex watch I love it thanks for the history on them!
@ Stephen H. Cummings You're welcome!
Fun and informative! Great work mate!
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers 🥂
Great video! Best one on timex !
Killer video, under appreciated!
Thank you very much!
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 :)
I was interested in manufacturing operations, where are the watches made but not a lot of info
@avanueb The colonel's secret recipe
WHAT model is that bad boy in the thumbnail. !!!??
I love TIMEX wrist watches! I have 3 pcs! ❤
My first watch was a timex 1964 .l was 10. Gold rectangular. I overwound it. 😢
Thank you! Great video :D
Did the company supply the Wehrmacht? I saw German helmets!
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?
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.
Not missiles! fuses for artillery rounds.
@Shane Simpson Okay! 😊
First like 👍
@Johnathan Burrows Thanks for watching! :)
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! 👍