I was the recipient of the Long Island Watch Timex Q giveaway and I love it. I had no idea then that it was such a hot commodity. Thanks to Marc and LIW! You rock!
Yeah... I wanted to buy just 1 watch... Look up vintage Seikos, some of the Orients (Symphony, Bambino) and even Vostok if you want an unique (very cheap) diver with lots of modding possibilities.
My mum offered it for my birthday and I didn't want it, had a LCD digital watch instead, Casio I seem to remember and lasted me years. I mean think about it, budding strapping teenage proto-nerd, expensive analogue watch that told the time... or a watch that did day, date, year, stopwatch, alarm and a little light too. And was waterproof, shockproof, kid proof as I went on exercises with the army cadets up to the neck in mud and it still worked. Older me would prefer the subbie look but teenage me thought analogues were yuk.
I would like to say thank you for getting these in, I recently purchased it from you. Also a huge thank you for not over charging and the fee S&H. I love the look of this watch. My only issue with it was when I was setting it the minute hand would move a little when pushing in the crown, drove me nuts. Great doing business with you and look forward to future purchases
Hello Mark. I just bought this watch through your online store. I just wanted to say that I appreciate you not price gouging people on these or any watches. I've waited patiently for my watch (yes I am actually keeping it) all summer and I am glad to have done business with you. Thank you.
$179 for a cool and highly functional Japanese quartz watch is not ridiculous. The acrylic crystal is nothing to scoff at. Acrylic is easy to polish. And the architecture of the watch is amazing. Timex Q is watch of the year.
I think it looks great, and the Idea of a smaller sized reissue like that looks really promising, but the pricing is off. It should be arround 90-100$, than I would think about it.
@@LS1007 $265.00 at auction, it still has a day plus to go, by the looks of the other auctions it will go for over $300.00, just insane, nice watch and all but its a timex,,lol
Thanks Mark, been after one of these in the UK since they came out and permanently sold out. So glad I just looked on RUclips 1 minute after you posted this video and I've managed to get one this time from you. Yeah so happy! 😆😆 Many thanks and keep up the good work on your channel. Always look forward to your new content 👍
People who dislike it and are bashing it because it has a plastic glass, quartz movement, seconds hand doesn't line up etc, well thats exactly why I myself like it, good job timex, this will sit next to my Oris sixtyfive 👍🏻
In my opinion they’re able to get away with it because of the nostalgia factor. As a kid in the 80’s these are the kind of watches my father would wear and give to me when they were scratched up and worn. I was instantly drawn to them the first time they were stocked, but hesitant to check out because of the price. Didn’t make that mistake again. Thank you!
Thank you long island w.. although I missed out on your batch, this video inspired me to check the Timex website and was lucky enough to grab one before they were gone.. also thanks to you I also own a seagull 1963 !
I wanted a Timex in my collection for a while but my issue was a brass cases. Even their American Documents had a brass medallion in the caseback. This watch ticked a lot of boxes for me but an actual stainless steel case was what sold me.
Mark's assessment is accurate. I recently got one at retail elsewhere. It is an attractive watch, but definitely not worth the inflated ebay prices for essentially a novelty watch. I will admit, I succumbed to the hype regarding this watch and feel a little silly after the fact.
It's not the quartz movement or acrylic crystal, or average water resistance that's worth $189. It's the total nostalgia trip. You either get it, or just pass. Thanks for the video Marc.
Damn! Talk about creating demand! I've been toying with the idea of getting a Pepsi-style watch, but this one just seems to look better than the other 10,000 that are out there. Of course, outside of resellers, no dice.
@@juvedoo99 I still haven't pulled the trigger. I've sort of moved out of my crazy watch phase, plus I would really want a place I could wear one. There's a reason it's not a traditional color scheme as far as versatility goes. :) I still kind of like the Q, but otherwise it would probably have to be a diver. I have a Casio Duro, which I love, for that as well as a smaller Pro Diver I don't like as much. You an only wear one at a time, and I just can't think of a place I'd wear a Pepsi outside of those circumstances. Then again, I'm single, so I sometimes concern myself with certain things more than married folks no longer need to worry about. :) That all said, if I could just find that perfect Voctok ...
Yeah, that was very cool. It screams the 1970s with those angles and looks good on the wrist. For nostalgia sake, it might be worth the price. Thanks, Marc!!!
I do like the look of this watch a lot. Would love to pick one up but, for the price Im just not in love with it. Maybe around 90-120 and I might have pulled the trigger. And are they using a quality quartz movt? There are some HAQ watches out there for around 350 so....
@@tomkhong9828 Nice! Just so long as it isn't some random .50cent quartz movement you can pick up by the boatload from china and is at least built by a trusted and reputable brand that will make the price that much easier to take. And that isn't meant as a knock on china in general because there are some very nice watches that come out of China. That being said, there are also some very questionable and even downright trashy watches that come out of China too!
Nostalgia is alive and well with most Americans looking back in fondness wanting to make America great I guess. 50 years ago we went to the moon, but we haven't been back since.
Got mine on release. It's a great fun watch. My only gripe is the 18mm band, which I think is too thin. I had a custom canvas strap made for it and it's glorious. Has the same taper from the lug to the case and tapers. Perfection.
I bought one from your second batch. I like this watch. I like the design. It's all theirs. It reminds me a little of the Seiko recraft series. How did Seiko get away with that one? They got away with it in the same way. It's theirs -- uniquely theirs. The one and only issue I have with the watch is that I can't seem to set it accurately. I move the minute hand to where it needs to be to match my reference and when I press the crown in to set, the minute hand jumps early or late away from where I had it when the crown was out... maybe only about 30 seconds distant, but enough to annoy. It's an example of how a fiddly mechanism can totally undermine the accuracy of quartz. Still, I don't plan on getting rid of it. I just set it a bit ahead of reference so that I'm not late anywhere, and it's fine. Between this and the marlin, I like what Timex is doing.
Okay... I agree with the statement... acrylic, quartz, folded steel, simple clasp. I originally was enthousiastic when I saw it, but thinking a minute about it I prefer spending my money for some more quality. But then again... It looks pretty neat. And in the price segment on around 179 usd it is quite a distinguishable watch. I just dont know. I am confused now...
Vintage Rolex quartz does that too. It’s hit or miss regardless of brand. That’s a quartz thing, not a specific brand thing. My Q Quartz second hand lands perfect on all indexes, it’s luck of the draw.
Lanning Kann Not really, one of the most accurate watches in the world made by Citizen has quartz technology that allows the hand to land perfectly on the indices every time, leading to a +/- 1 second a year. So yea, really, it is a brand thing and how much a brand is willing to put into making those second hands tick satisfyingly.
Plz Itz Just Mah Cheezits yes in more recent times citizen and a couple of other brands have done that. You won’t find that in most brands though and that’s to include high end luxury watches. Omega, Rolex etc will still have the issue with second hands not lining up. Citizen is an anomaly and you will generally only find it in radio controlled models. I have a citizen Titanium pilot that keeps everything lined up, but my Citizen Tough does not. My Timex Q Quartz hasn’t gained or lost more than a second in 2 months and the second hand lines up perfect on all indexes. It has a $8 seiko movement in it. How can you explain that compared to some extremely expensive quartz watches that aren’t as accurate? Again luck of the draw.
You are right it’s because it’s Timex. I’ve never considered this kind of watch. I’ve actually ran from them. But I saw this on the Timex website and thought, hey bow.... that’s kinda cool. Hmmmmm.....Seriously considering the model you showed.
i scratched the crystal on mine & its driving me crazy every time I look at it. smh Would you guys be able to change the crystal for me. I really don't care about staying true to the original aesthetic, so I wouldnt mind putting a sapphire crystal on it.
This is very interesting watch... But a bit pricey indeed :D Speaking of 70's... And reissue... I would very much like to see what see your thoughts on the Seiko SRPA87 in a video.... Or one of the other colors.. All 4 are the same watch with different color combinations as you know. But yeah I hope to see a video like that because I can not find much info online... And I'm very interested in these "helmet" type of cases but im not sure they will fit my small... 6.7-6.8 inch wrist... Anyways long comment sorry about that!
Great design, picked up a Solar Expedition from Timex other day in grey and black with yellow markers, the seconds hand does may line up all way round but still great looking for an everyday beater watch.
They could easily sell these for $99 and still make a good margin on them with all the cheap materials and labor. $179 for a Chinese made watch, no thanks. I'll stick to Seiko or Casio for quartz.
Dan Frisco agreed, twice the price it arguably should be, madness. I say arguably because they could have priced these at 300 and sold out, given the rate these were selling for overs on eBay etc. That's capitalism though, and I envy those that can splash 180 without any thought.
The op is still correct. Ferrari can sell a car for €3 million and they sell out instantly. They could sell the car for 1 million, still make a profit and still sell out- what’s your point?
@@fabers92 you're purposefully missing the implication that OP made, which is Timex is making a cash grab because of the perceived lack of quality of the product. My rebuttal was that if there's consumer for a product, it's pointless to criticize the price point it's assigned by the manufacturer if it sells out withink hours of every restock. And Ferrari is an exotic vehicle. This is a Timex. Apples and oranges.
ZCherish honestly I must be missing something. I agree it's pointless to complain, but as watch enthusiasts what else can we do but enjoy being mad about the unobtainable. My Ferrari example can be changed to anything- it works at every point in the market. One could buy a candle for £40, that costs £2 to make, and 'should' be sold for £12. In this case, the price point of 180 makes it compete against some great automatic and quartz watches with objectively higher quality materials. Viewing it like that, it is overpriced for what it is...but as I said in my first comment in the thread, it's a pointless assertion because they could sell this watch at 300 and still sell out. A bit like Rolex selling for twice the AD price through the grey market. Should/ could Rolex up their prices? Arguably yes. I think we're both correct really. Timex can be making a cash grab (like others, why not) AND underpricing the product at the same time.
I didnt see it personally and im not into quartz but this watch makes me consider my preference its not always available on timex store but if you book an order on them then they will provide
It is a good looker, with a classic shape that fits well. I wish them all the best - and you too, of course! Does it pull the arm hair? That bracelet looks like it probably grabs.
L.I. Watch, Quick side question, if you're currently out of stock for an Seiko SKX173 model (or even the SKX007), will you get any new ones from somewhere, or we're basically sh** out of luck? Just curious.
@@islandwatch Awesome! Thank you! Another ques't...I've just started and in the midst researching both Orient and Phoibos divers type watches. I should be able to put on Nato straps on the Orient and Phoibos?
I just got my Special Edition Marlin "Flying Ace" in the mail today. Hand delivered by the Postmaster from my.local Office. They had delivered it to the wrong address. I just tried ordering one of the Q's... and your website said they're out of stock. How many did you put in the new batch?
I missed that the first time around. Being as small as it is, I'm curious about whether or not the average user will actually notice it. Kind of a cool watch, I guess. I'm not sure it $180 worth of cool, even if the seconds hand was lined up with the indices.
Hiya,yes perfect . Timex I was brought up with and they were made in Scotland back then for the UK market. Quartz is cool and Timex make some pretty pieces again with a lot of indiglos. Made in the phillapienes now but great QC and generally cheaper than this model.A solid watch for any guy. The size on these are sweet.Cheers.
I've also heard good things about time reliability versus mvmt or Daniel Wellington. I don't have the data in this but I would assume Timex spends more money on quality control than those other brands. Plus it is their design, their original. That's why they get a pass because they are tried and true. I don't know if any watch collector that has never had a Timex.
www.timex.com/q-timex-reissue-38mm-stainless-steel-bracelet-watch/TW2T80700ZV.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_OzrBRDmARIsAAIdQ_LgylWIdQmxtaqB7Wa5fwN6Ou_8ige4aQqIFn15heerQdEn99GRrbYaAli8EALw_wcB they’re in stock now
Timex has illustrious heritage but the brand succomed to the quatrz revolution and bad management drove it to a low status. That Q Reissue has a certain charm about it that many might forgive the battery power and be swayed to quartz. My journey led me to eventually love even digital watches.
I have a G-Shock DW5600E-1V that I got from the Casio store on eBay for $36 brand new. I wear it working on the car, in the garage or out in the yard. I have vintage mechanicals, vintage Accutrons, and various modern watches. But I wouldn't trade that G-Shock for anything...it serves a purpose that a nice mechanical watch shouldn't or couldn't. EVERY watch has a purpose, well, aside from a MVMT maybe :)
I was the recipient of the Long Island Watch Timex Q giveaway and I love it. I had no idea then that it was such a hot commodity. Thanks to Marc and LIW! You rock!
Sweet! I remember you!
Alton J. Ruff Wow congrats !!
Awesome congrats!
Lucky!
I think a big reason this watch is a hit is because Timex got the sizing and promotions just right.
Are you watching, other manufacturers?
Mark Rozenberg Spot on!
Their Instagram marketing is pretty good, with multiple giveaway opportunities and aggressive marketing.
Timex nailed it. A 1:1 homage to the original, this is unbelievable!
If I wasn't limiting myself to a 3 watch collection I'd pick one up. I love this trend of retro watches being reissued!
I have 5 watches in my 3 watch collection 😂 you should try it out.
@The Truth true, but sadly money is a limit many people have :/
Yeah... I wanted to buy just 1 watch... Look up vintage Seikos, some of the Orients (Symphony, Bambino) and even Vostok if you want an unique (very cheap) diver with lots of modding possibilities.
What 3 watches do you have?
I'm so old I remember the old retro timex the 1st time around!
If only you still had it lol!
My mum offered it for my birthday and I didn't want it, had a LCD digital watch instead, Casio I seem to remember and lasted me years. I mean think about it, budding strapping teenage proto-nerd, expensive analogue watch that told the time... or a watch that did day, date, year, stopwatch, alarm and a little light too. And was waterproof, shockproof, kid proof as I went on exercises with the army cadets up to the neck in mud and it still worked. Older me would prefer the subbie look but teenage me thought analogues were yuk.
you are not old
I would like to say thank you for getting these in, I recently purchased it from you. Also a huge thank you for not over charging and the fee S&H. I love the look of this watch. My only issue with it was when I was setting it the minute hand would move a little when pushing in the crown, drove me nuts. Great doing business with you and look forward to future purchases
Hello Mark. I just bought this watch through your online store. I just wanted to say that I appreciate you not price gouging people on these or any watches. I've waited patiently for my watch (yes I am actually keeping it) all summer and I am glad to have done business with you. Thank you.
$179 for a cool and highly functional Japanese quartz watch is not ridiculous. The acrylic crystal is nothing to scoff at. Acrylic is easy to polish. And the architecture of the watch is amazing. Timex Q is watch of the year.
Design, character and functionality... that is why people like it and Timex deserve this success!
I think it looks great, and the Idea of a smaller sized reissue like that looks really promising, but the pricing is off. It should be arround 90-100$, than I would think about it.
you think 179.00 is high, on ebay theyre going for 3 to 6 hundred dollars, incredible!
Lowest price on eBay I just saw was $265.00. Crazy!
@@LS1007 $265.00 at auction, it still has a day plus to go, by the looks of the other auctions it will go for over $300.00, just insane, nice watch and all but its a timex,,lol
gibbyh65 You are correct. My bad. I just took a quick look. Still crazy.
Look at eBay completed auctions...some have gone for close to $600!
Love the look. I wish it had 100m of resistance.
And listed as sold out now, sure as hell glad I didn't waffle for 10 minutes :)
Yeah. You can't do that.
Seriously?! That quick? I really want this watch but it’s hard to cop one.
@Blazin609 The Casio MDV106 is a superior watch for one third of this price.
@Armando Sturzenegger $48
The thing that Timex did which makes the Q reissue so great is the patina on the indices and hands. That's what gives the watch so much charm.
Reminds me of my childhood. I guess that makes me Vintage. I had one of these in the 70's paid for with my Lawn Mowing money. Wish I still had it.
That is a seriously good looking watch. If it brings a smile to your face then it’s worth the price imo. Nice review btw!
Thanks Mark, been after one of these in the UK since they came out and permanently sold out. So glad I just looked on RUclips 1 minute after you posted this video and I've managed to get one this time from you.
Yeah so happy! 😆😆
Many thanks and keep up the good work on your channel. Always look forward to your new content 👍
Sweet
We all had a Timex and loved them, that's why they "get away with it". My first watch was a Timex and now it's time for a new one.
People who dislike it and are bashing it because it has a plastic glass, quartz movement, seconds hand doesn't line up etc, well thats exactly why I myself like it, good job timex, this will sit next to my Oris sixtyfive 👍🏻
and these same people don't realize that is what they used back then even Rolex vintage Rolex used acrylic crystals.
I didn't care much for this until I saw it in person at the store. Now I have to have it!
In my opinion they’re able to get away with it because of the nostalgia factor. As a kid in the 80’s these are the kind of watches my father would wear and give to me when they were scratched up and worn. I was instantly drawn to them the first time they were stocked, but hesitant to check out because of the price. Didn’t make that mistake again. Thank you!
Thank you long island w.. although I missed out on your batch, this video inspired me to check the Timex website and was lucky enough to grab one before they were gone.. also thanks to you I also own a seagull 1963 !
Watching this in Q4 of 24' and they are only $115 on Amazon. Such a deal at that price and I for sure will be picking one up.
I wanted a Timex in my collection for a while but my issue was a brass cases. Even their American Documents had a brass medallion in the caseback. This watch ticked a lot of boxes for me but an actual stainless steel case was what sold me.
Mark's assessment is accurate. I recently got one at retail elsewhere. It is an attractive watch, but definitely not worth the inflated ebay prices for essentially a novelty watch. I will admit, I succumbed to the hype regarding this watch and feel a little silly after the fact.
Hey thanks for the video Mark, a real blast from the past. I was eight years old when these hit the first time. LoL
Thanks! I was 3 :)
It's not the quartz movement or acrylic crystal, or average water resistance that's worth $189. It's the total nostalgia trip. You either get it, or just pass. Thanks for the video Marc.
Best way I've heard it put. Very nice.
Sold out again already. Will I ever get one... I almost paid $285 on eBay but I’m holding out for msrp.
Hold out.
www.timex.com/q-timex-reissue-38mm-stainless-steel-bracelet-watch/TW2T80700ZV.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_OzrBRDmARIsAAIdQ_LgylWIdQmxtaqB7Wa5fwN6Ou_8ige4aQqIFn15heerQdEn99GRrbYaAli8EALw_wcB
Damn! Talk about creating demand! I've been toying with the idea of getting a Pepsi-style watch, but this one just seems to look better than the other 10,000 that are out there. Of course, outside of resellers, no dice.
Just pulled the trigger on a Timex Pepsi style watch. Can’t wait for it to arrive!
@@juvedoo99 I still haven't pulled the trigger. I've sort of moved out of my crazy watch phase, plus I would really want a place I could wear one. There's a reason it's not a traditional color scheme as far as versatility goes. :) I still kind of like the Q, but otherwise it would probably have to be a diver. I have a Casio Duro, which I love, for that as well as a smaller Pro Diver I don't like as much. You an only wear one at a time, and I just can't think of a place I'd wear a Pepsi outside of those circumstances.
Then again, I'm single, so I sometimes concern myself with certain things more than married folks no longer need to worry about. :)
That all said, if I could just find that perfect Voctok ...
Yeah, that was very cool. It screams the 1970s with those angles and looks good on the wrist. For nostalgia sake, it might be worth the price. Thanks, Marc!!!
I think it's one of the best looking watches ever made. I just love that bracelet. Great review!
Thanks
I bought one after you did the Instagram post the first time love mine !
Thx
I do like the look of this watch a lot. Would love to pick one up but, for the price Im just not in love with it. Maybe around 90-120 and I might have pulled the trigger. And are they using a quality quartz movt? There are some HAQ watches out there for around 350 so....
LastOfADyingBeard It’s seiko quartz movement , should be decent
@@tomkhong9828 Nice! Just so long as it isn't some random .50cent quartz movement you can pick up by the boatload from china and is at least built by a trusted and reputable brand that will make the price that much easier to take. And that isn't meant as a knock on china in general because there are some very nice watches that come out of China. That being said, there are also some very questionable and even downright trashy watches that come out of China too!
I like it! It looks like it came directly from the 70s!
And that's where it belongs! 🤣
So did I!
This footage is incredible, Mark! Great work
Thank you.
Mark, I always appreciate your videos.
Thanks!
I loved the way you said 'TGV Squale', it was as if you were imagining your mother saying 'I am not angry, just disappointed'
Not really. I love it. Great watch. Reading deeply otherwise into my inflection is incorrect.
Nostalgia is alive and well with most Americans looking back in fondness wanting to make America great I guess. 50 years ago we went to the moon, but we haven't been back since.
I had no idea you sold them. It sells sold out. I have been on the waiting list over 6 months on the Timex website. Still non have come.
Tomorrow they will have it, there is even a timer on instagram
@@TheBithen00 Thank you. I appreciate it.
I wasnt interested when I first saw it but it grew on me... Looks like it would wear well being so small and slim.
Got mine on release. It's a great fun watch. My only gripe is the 18mm band, which I think is too thin. I had a custom canvas strap made for it and it's glorious. Has the same taper from the lug to the case and tapers. Perfection.
Does have indiglo? Or it’s it luminous? I need to know because I need a watch that will tell time during the night.
@@cloudh8779 no indiglo. Get an Iron Man for that.
I bought one from your second batch. I like this watch. I like the design. It's all theirs. It reminds me a little of the Seiko recraft series. How did Seiko get away with that one? They got away with it in the same way. It's theirs -- uniquely theirs. The one and only issue I have with the watch is that I can't seem to set it accurately. I move the minute hand to where it needs to be to match my reference and when I press the crown in to set, the minute hand jumps early or late away from where I had it when the crown was out... maybe only about 30 seconds distant, but enough to annoy. It's an example of how a fiddly mechanism can totally undermine the accuracy of quartz. Still, I don't plan on getting rid of it. I just set it a bit ahead of reference so that I'm not late anywhere, and it's fine. Between this and the marlin, I like what Timex is doing.
Exactly. Thanks for the insight.
Okay... I agree with the statement... acrylic, quartz, folded steel, simple clasp.
I originally was enthousiastic when I saw it, but thinking a minute about it I prefer spending my money for some more quality.
But then again... It looks pretty neat. And in the price segment on around 179 usd it is quite a distinguishable watch.
I just dont know. I am confused now...
Lol. I think it's a great watch.
Glad to see your still fighting the Good fight//remember -Love is Blue,Friend.Good Fortune to You and Yours.
Hey Mark, gonna get any more of these in stock? Also, being 50m water resistance. Could one actually dive with this?
Quartz - Yes, Legible - Yes. That is my most two important criteria.
I wish the second hand lined up with the indexes.. Great looking reissue though!
Hi. Any rough idea when you might have the second batch of the watch? TIMEX Q obviously :)
Timex will have it tomorrow, check thier instagram
I was very excited by the idea to get this Timex but the prices are so funny. They asked prices up to £275 on eBay !!!! Still love the looks of it.
Did they plan to have the seconds hand land in between the minute markers??? Lol
Yeah that annoyed me too
Vintage Rolex quartz does that too. It’s hit or miss regardless of brand. That’s a quartz thing, not a specific brand thing. My Q Quartz second hand lands perfect on all indexes, it’s luck of the draw.
Lanning Kann Not really, one of the most accurate watches in the world made by Citizen has quartz technology that allows the hand to land perfectly on the indices every time, leading to a +/- 1 second a year. So yea, really, it is a brand thing and how much a brand is willing to put into making those second hands tick satisfyingly.
Plz Itz Just Mah Cheezits yes in more recent times citizen and a couple of other brands have done that. You won’t find that in most brands though and that’s to include high end luxury watches. Omega, Rolex etc will still have the issue with second hands not lining up. Citizen is an anomaly and you will generally only find it in radio controlled models. I have a citizen Titanium pilot that keeps everything lined up, but my Citizen Tough does not.
My Timex Q Quartz hasn’t gained or lost more than a second in 2 months and the second hand lines up perfect on all indexes. It has a $8 seiko movement in it. How can you explain that compared to some extremely expensive quartz watches that aren’t as accurate?
Again luck of the draw.
Plz Itz Just Mah Cheezits That Citizen costs a lot more mind you!
Whoa, I’m from Long Island! Gotta check this out
You are right it’s because it’s Timex. I’ve never considered this kind of watch. I’ve actually ran from them. But I saw this on the Timex website and thought, hey bow.... that’s kinda cool. Hmmmmm.....Seriously considering the model you showed.
Got mine, not waffling this time.
Def
This watch is a phenomena. People are crazy for this thing.
I was order to order one the other day and have been waiting in front of my mailbox since
Hello. 38 mm and I like the bracelet... Very nice watch!.
i scratched the crystal on mine & its driving me crazy every time I look at it. smh Would you guys be able to change the crystal for me. I really don't care about staying true to the original aesthetic, so I wouldnt mind putting a sapphire crystal on it.
Get polywatch available on Amazon. Used it on my old sub. Unbelievable. Took out deep scratch.
This is very interesting watch... But a bit pricey indeed :D Speaking of 70's... And reissue... I would very much like to see what see your thoughts on the Seiko SRPA87 in a video.... Or one of the other colors.. All 4 are the same watch with different color combinations as you know. But yeah I hope to see a video like that because I can not find much info online... And I'm very interested in these "helmet" type of cases but im not sure they will fit my small... 6.7-6.8 inch wrist... Anyways long comment sorry about that!
Great design, picked up a Solar Expedition from Timex other day in grey and black with yellow markers, the seconds hand does may line up all way round but still great looking for an everyday beater watch.
As always, an excellent review. My take away: I wish other brands would also make affordable reissues, e.g. Seiko.
They could easily sell these for $99 and still make a good margin on them with all the cheap materials and labor. $179 for a Chinese made watch, no thanks. I'll stick to Seiko or Casio for quartz.
Dan Frisco agreed, twice the price it arguably should be, madness. I say arguably because they could have priced these at 300 and sold out, given the rate these were selling for overs on eBay etc.
That's capitalism though, and I envy those that can splash 180 without any thought.
Well, they're sold out again, so you're obviously in the minority, here.
The op is still correct. Ferrari can sell a car for €3 million and they sell out instantly. They could sell the car for 1 million, still make a profit and still sell out- what’s your point?
@@fabers92 you're purposefully missing the implication that OP made, which is Timex is making a cash grab because of the perceived lack of quality of the product. My rebuttal was that if there's consumer for a product, it's pointless to criticize the price point it's assigned by the manufacturer if it sells out withink hours of every restock.
And Ferrari is an exotic vehicle. This is a Timex. Apples and oranges.
ZCherish honestly I must be missing something. I agree it's pointless to complain, but as watch enthusiasts what else can we do but enjoy being mad about the unobtainable.
My Ferrari example can be changed to anything- it works at every point in the market. One could buy a candle for £40, that costs £2 to make, and 'should' be sold for £12.
In this case, the price point of 180 makes it compete against some great automatic and quartz watches with objectively higher quality materials. Viewing it like that, it is overpriced for what it is...but as I said in my first comment in the thread, it's a pointless assertion because they could sell this watch at 300 and still sell out.
A bit like Rolex selling for twice the AD price through the grey market. Should/ could Rolex up their prices? Arguably yes.
I think we're both correct really. Timex can be making a cash grab (like others, why not) AND underpricing the product at the same time.
And out of stock at timex.com. Took something around 3.5 hours. I guess eBay prices won't be coming down any time soon.
@The Truth Hard to tell but it's not Timex jacking prices...it's eBay "watch scalpers".
I didnt see it personally and im not into quartz but this watch makes me consider my preference its not always available on timex store but if you book an order on them then they will provide
That is honestly.. good looking
Thanks! Just ordered from you!
Thank u
It is a good looker, with a classic shape that fits well. I wish them all the best - and you too, of course! Does it pull the arm hair? That bracelet looks like it probably grabs.
Not in the few min I wore it.
How great would this be if this watch were an auto?
M79 (M for Mechanical) Batman out now. Waiting for Marc to obtain.
Came back in stock today on the Timex website here in the United KIngdom and sold out again in minutes.
L.I. Watch,
Quick side question, if you're currently out of stock for an Seiko SKX173 model (or even the SKX007), will you get any new ones from somewhere, or we're basically sh** out of luck? Just curious.
More will come.
@@islandwatch Awesome! Thank you!
Another ques't...I've just started and in the midst researching both Orient and Phoibos divers type watches. I should be able to put on Nato straps on the Orient and Phoibos?
I just got my Special Edition Marlin "Flying Ace" in the mail today. Hand delivered by the Postmaster from my.local Office. They had delivered it to the wrong address.
I just tried ordering one of the Q's... and your website said they're out of stock. How many did you put in the new batch?
Said on Instagram 105
I called and left him a message and filled out the form to get a heads up on the next batch.
105 sold thru in 20 min.
Amazing. Did you get my voicemail?
I have this watch, i love it
durn it, too late to pick one up... wait list? thanks Mark and great site and content... two thumbs up bud.
Get on the list!
That second hand was driving me crazy! $180 for a quartz watch and the second hand is not even aligned, ridiculous.
I missed that the first time around. Being as small as it is, I'm curious about whether or not the average user will actually notice it. Kind of a cool watch, I guess. I'm not sure it $180 worth of cool, even if the seconds hand was lined up with the indices.
So many Timex watches have that same issue and it's really disappointing
This just made me smile. How many watches did you order this time? 10 minutes after the video dropped and it's gone. Well done!
105
I remember those first quartz watches in the early 1970s.... Thanks for the video!
nice video and great design...
Hi when is this coming back on sale
Hiya,yes perfect . Timex I was brought up with and they were made in Scotland back then for the UK market. Quartz is cool and Timex make some pretty pieces again with a lot of indiglos. Made in the phillapienes now but great QC and generally cheaper than this model.A solid watch for any guy. The size on these are sweet.Cheers.
I've also heard good things about time reliability versus mvmt or Daniel Wellington. I don't have the data in this but I would assume Timex spends more money on quality control than those other brands. Plus it is their design, their original. That's why they get a pass because they are tried and true. I don't know if any watch collector that has never had a Timex.
As much as I love this watch, I'm putting mine up for sale. The misaligned seconds hand breaks my heart...
Marc!!! I thought you meant New Stock at the Timex.com.
I was checking the Timex web site all day long. GRRRR!!!
C'mon. Why would I advertise for another company ;)
www.timex.com/q-timex-reissue-38mm-stainless-steel-bracelet-watch/TW2T80700ZV.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_OzrBRDmARIsAAIdQ_LgylWIdQmxtaqB7Wa5fwN6Ou_8ige4aQqIFn15heerQdEn99GRrbYaAli8EALw_wcB they’re in stock now
It's a very nice looking watch. If someone likes it and is prepared to pay the $179, why not.
Very nice looking watch.
I was able to get my order in on time, but no word yet on when it will ship.
Timex has illustrious heritage but the brand succomed to the quatrz revolution and bad management drove it to a low status.
That Q Reissue has a certain charm about it that many might forgive the battery power and be swayed to quartz. My journey led me to eventually love even digital watches.
I have a G-Shock DW5600E-1V that I got from the Casio store on eBay for $36 brand new. I wear it working on the car, in the garage or out in the yard. I have vintage mechanicals, vintage Accutrons, and various modern watches. But I wouldn't trade that G-Shock for anything...it serves a purpose that a nice mechanical watch shouldn't or couldn't. EVERY watch has a purpose, well, aside from a MVMT maybe :)
Brings back memories of my Timex Electric Dynabeat.
And, they’re sold out, again. ☹️ I had an original, a 21st birthday gift. I’ll wait list for a (hopeful) restock ...
Timex will have it tomorrow, check thier instagram
TheBithen00 I’d rather buy from Mark ... I can wait ...
Nice looking watch
Thx
Add more for sale please. It’s sold out now!
That's a beauty!
I enjoyed the "discussion" at the end.
Thx
So what's the likelihood I can get this again in the next drop?
It’s in stock on timex’s site right now if you missed
@@wyldc6708 damn I just checked and it's out of stock
Honestly if more quartz watches had the quick change battery hatch and used an easy to find battery, I’d have a ton of quartz watches.
Thank Q!
Lol
Sold out forever lol...I followed your IG and await the next batch for my collection
Available on timex website now!
@@jque35ify not anymore
@@jque35ify got one this am. Sold out in a few hours. :)
I got one too !
Hello Marc!
Will you have the new Seiko 5s on your site in the near future? Would love to know!
Boom! And they're gone... AMAZING!
Yeah.
How Is Sharon Aunty and Dinesh? Miss them.
Why show the clock upside down? Is it normal?
Will you get more?
Hi . Did you have a vid from sea gull watches or mouvment already ?