Just discovered this indiglo function in my Timex MK1 (that is exactly the same model than yours). I bought it a month ago and never noticed about this function. Now i'm happy like a child with new toys 😀. Nice video!
I have two, a green and a black one in resine that I bought at the duty-free in Iraq in 2005. 25 US$ a piece at the time. They both still work perfectly well and both only needed new batteries once in over 16 years! Best watches ever.
I own the very same watch. Love the retro future aspect but it needs to be babied. The case is painted and the crystal is acrylic. More of a desk-field watch.
Nice video. Bought one of these for myself and for the bosses for Christmas last year. Just a quick note -- the case is aluminum, not steel. Looks really good on a black leather strap, too.
Nice review on the Timex MK1 Aluminum. I just ordered this watch can't believe know one has mentioned this looks just like too me of a Omega Seamaster Vintage 50's the reason I got it. I'm kinda rough on watches desk driving door knob knocking etc how does it hold up?
I order it got it on Monday its alot of watch for what I paid it $26 Timex Mk1 Aluminum with the and sand beige nato strap is worth it very clean I switch the nato strap to a od green nato strap 20mm fits perfect I Highly recommend this watch for a beater watch or even dress up or casual. Reminds me of a Omega Seamaster 1950's .
Timex Indiglo is an awesome feature, I've had a bunch of Timexes with it. It works best with a light or white dial. I had a white Weekender 40 and that was incredibly readable, night and day. It lit up like a flashlight. This MK1 is special because it's aluminum, it's rare to find an affordable aluminum watch. The only downside to Timex is that while their Indiglo movements are in-house, they're pretty cheap and noisy. The Chronograph watches are quieter, but not as attractive in my opinion. I had to sell all my Indiglo Timexes off, wound up getting a Timex 36mm Camper instead. It uses a Japanese movement that sadly has no Indiglo, but you can tell it's a bit higher quality (and silent).
@@the1010watchclub If you like this watch, but you want its silent cousin, look into the "Camper 36mm", or TW2R58300. Timex has like 50 different military themed trench watches, but I think that is the one to get. It has the same case shape, case back, crystal, integrated lugs, and dial layout as the original plastic mechanical MIL-W-46374/McGuyver/Camper from the 80s. The original Camper was available in many mechanical variations starting in 1982, and switched to quartz in the late 80s, and disappeared in the mid 90s. The name lived on in other watches until the early 00s. Timex collaborated with J. Crew in 2008 and released a Camper homage. A 35.5mm "Military" watch in steel with a black dial, with a white dial released in 2010. They had interesting "distressed" dials, used spring bars, and are not currently available new. These are non-Indiglo quartz movements, I'm unsure of the origin. At some point J. Crew switched to the Indiglo Timex movements with more correct dials. Indiglo is cool, but if it has Indiglo that means it's a loud and cheap in-house movement. The chronographs are quieter, but still kinda cheap. It's Timex Japan that pushed for an authentic reissue of the Camper watch in ~2015 originally in a few plastic variations as the "Original Camper". Later released in stainless steel - the one I mention above. These use nicer, quieter Japanese Miyota quartz movements. No Indiglo, and in 36mm with integrated lugs like the original - no spring bars! Many special editions of this watch have been released. At some point, the line evolved worldwide as the 'MK1', with Indiglo movements. Steel cases in 40mm for the 3 hand models and 42mm for the chronograph models. Later released in 40mm aluminum variations like the one you review here. Last year Timex released an authentic 36mm Steel MK1 hand wind model, the TW2U69000LG. The movement is Chinese, cheap, and loud. They sell a 36mm Steel MK1 quartz counterpart, the TW2R73000LG. They modernized the dial a bit for the two of these, moving away from the 1970s GG-W-113 style. They also sell 3 very authentic plastic 36mm variations, the TW2U73500LG probably being the closest to the original 80s watch as you can get. These 2020 watches can still only be found at full price, $85 - $185. I prefer the one I suggested first, it's basically a modern quartz and steel cased version of the original. You can pick it up for under $40 on eBay.
Great 1st video for 2021. I like this Timex field watch...if I can call it that? Much cheaper on eBay vs Amazon...pays to shop around. Thank you again and enjoy!!!
I bought the white faced one today at TJ Maxx for $50 Canadian it’s got the most incredible NATO strap with twin white stripes to match the dial. I would’ve swore this case was plastic because it’s so light and it even feels like it when you tap it but another video said it’s aluminum. I bet that CR 20 16 battery will last a long time?
@@the1010watchclub Yep I got the video up you can check my page it should be right at the top thanks. Maybe you can answer the question I have about the band on the watch video
Great video! Was shopping around for one of these, but ended up getting another Seiko 5 SNK model instead. On a lighter note, the music at the end made me sit up and shout "Radical, dude!!" 👍🏻👍🏻
@@the1010watchclub previously bought a black SNK 809 ("my first auto" 😆) then I fell in love with the beige/cream dialled SNK 803 after trawling through many Timex models. What swayed me was the unbeatable value, even though it was just a different coloured model. Plus, if I changed straps, I'll get a "budget version" of the Longines Marine Nationale (this is really stretching the imagination 😆)
@@rudy_ariff hahaa yeah man, i've been using mechanical and automatic watch but at the end of the day always get back to timex. Their indiglo, style, and quartz practicability is just awesome, plus they got history!
One of the authorities on the Facebook Timex group told me that my white MK1 is aluminium if the back says “stainless steel back” like yours. If it only says “stainless steel” that means the entire watch is stainless steel
*EDIT* The lug width is 20mm on the MK1, not 18mm as I noted in the video. Thanks!
Great video! Unfortunately I can't find a timex exactly like this anywhere.
I got the chrono for 38 bucks and it’s honestly one of the best looking watches I’ve got. Idk why more people aren’t giving theses attention
Still have mine from the 80’s...and she still works. In fact it was my first watch purchased at Caldors.
That’s so cool!!
Just discovered this indiglo function in my Timex MK1 (that is exactly the same model than yours). I bought it a month ago and never noticed about this function.
Now i'm happy like a child with new toys 😀.
Nice video!
Thank you! And glad you found it, it adds a whole other degree of functionality to the watch
Definitely going to need some polywatch
I have two, a green and a black one in resine that I bought at the duty-free in Iraq in 2005. 25 US$ a piece at the time. They both still work perfectly well and both only needed new batteries once in over 16 years! Best watches ever.
That's awesome!
A very nice watch. Looking forward to the full review. Happy new year!
Thank you and happy new year!
I own the very same watch. Love the retro future aspect but it needs to be babied. The case is painted and the crystal is acrylic. More of a desk-field watch.
Beautiful machine, very accessible it is very similar to the Hamilton Khaki. I have a T20041 Easy Reader.
The T20041 is a classic. I like that it comes with day/date, I'm missing that on the MK1
Nice video. Bought one of these for myself and for the bosses for Christmas last year. Just a quick note -- the case is aluminum, not steel. Looks really good on a black leather strap, too.
That's a great gift idea. Thanks for the heads up on the aluminum case!
I just got mine yesterday and I put it on today amazing watch
Nice! Same color way?
Thanks for the reviewing! Picking one up now!
Nice! Let me know how you like it in person!
Nice review on the Timex MK1 Aluminum. I just ordered this watch
can't believe know one has mentioned this looks just like too me of a Omega Seamaster Vintage 50's
the reason I got it.
I'm kinda rough on watches desk driving door knob knocking etc how does it hold up?
It’s been good so far although admittedly I haven’t had a chance to be too rough on it yet
I order it got it on Monday its alot of watch for what I paid it $26
Timex Mk1 Aluminum with the and sand beige nato strap is worth it very clean I switch the nato strap to a od green nato strap 20mm fits perfect
I Highly recommend this watch for a beater watch or even dress up or casual. Reminds me of a Omega Seamaster 1950's .
Great review and what a great looking watch.
Thank you!
Happy New Year! Good unboxing, nice looking field watch with stainless steel case.
Happy new year!
Timex Indiglo is an awesome feature, I've had a bunch of Timexes with it. It works best with a light or white dial. I had a white Weekender 40 and that was incredibly readable, night and day. It lit up like a flashlight. This MK1 is special because it's aluminum, it's rare to find an affordable aluminum watch. The only downside to Timex is that while their Indiglo movements are in-house, they're pretty cheap and noisy. The Chronograph watches are quieter, but not as attractive in my opinion. I had to sell all my Indiglo Timexes off, wound up getting a Timex 36mm Camper instead. It uses a Japanese movement that sadly has no Indiglo, but you can tell it's a bit higher quality (and silent).
I love indglo but I think I might trade it for a silent watch
@@the1010watchclub If you like this watch, but you want its silent cousin, look into the "Camper 36mm", or TW2R58300. Timex has like 50 different military themed trench watches, but I think that is the one to get. It has the same case shape, case back, crystal, integrated lugs, and dial layout as the original plastic mechanical MIL-W-46374/McGuyver/Camper from the 80s.
The original Camper was available in many mechanical variations starting in 1982, and switched to quartz in the late 80s, and disappeared in the mid 90s. The name lived on in other watches until the early 00s.
Timex collaborated with J. Crew in 2008 and released a Camper homage. A 35.5mm "Military" watch in steel with a black dial, with a white dial released in 2010. They had interesting "distressed" dials, used spring bars, and are not currently available new. These are non-Indiglo quartz movements, I'm unsure of the origin. At some point J. Crew switched to the Indiglo Timex movements with more correct dials. Indiglo is cool, but if it has Indiglo that means it's a loud and cheap in-house movement. The chronographs are quieter, but still kinda cheap.
It's Timex Japan that pushed for an authentic reissue of the Camper watch in ~2015 originally in a few plastic variations as the "Original Camper". Later released in stainless steel - the one I mention above. These use nicer, quieter Japanese Miyota quartz movements. No Indiglo, and in 36mm with integrated lugs like the original - no spring bars! Many special editions of this watch have been released.
At some point, the line evolved worldwide as the 'MK1', with Indiglo movements. Steel cases in 40mm for the 3 hand models and 42mm for the chronograph models. Later released in 40mm aluminum variations like the one you review here.
Last year Timex released an authentic 36mm Steel MK1 hand wind model, the TW2U69000LG. The movement is Chinese, cheap, and loud. They sell a 36mm Steel MK1 quartz counterpart, the TW2R73000LG. They modernized the dial a bit for the two of these, moving away from the 1970s GG-W-113 style. They also sell 3 very authentic plastic 36mm variations, the TW2U73500LG probably being the closest to the original 80s watch as you can get. These 2020 watches can still only be found at full price, $85 - $185.
I prefer the one I suggested first, it's basically a modern quartz and steel cased version of the original. You can pick it up for under $40 on eBay.
@@lookatwrist Thanks for all the info! Im headed to eBay
Got mine and I love it. Good job timex
Great 1st video for 2021. I like this Timex field watch...if I can call it that? Much cheaper on eBay vs Amazon...pays to shop around.
Thank you again and enjoy!!!
Absolutely it's a field watch. And yes, depending on the color way, the prices vary greatly. Thanks!
I bought the white faced one today at TJ Maxx for $50 Canadian it’s got the most incredible NATO strap with twin white stripes to match the dial. I would’ve swore this case was plastic because it’s so light and it even feels like it when you tap it but another video said it’s aluminum. I bet that CR 20 16 battery will last a long time?
I haven’t seen a white face one, how cool. I hope so with the battery, mine’s still going strong
@@the1010watchclub I’ll have to make a short video of it later
@@RJtoon1 yes let me know!
@@the1010watchclub Yep I got the video up you can check my page it should be right at the top thanks. Maybe you can answer the question I have about the band on the watch video
That strap is awesome, and to answer your question yes, I would call that a true NATO strap.
Hi can you provide details where this watch was bought at.Thanks
Links to where I bought it are in the video description 👍
I love these! I have the chrono. It has an aluminum case 😀
Nice!
I thought MacGyver was bronze/olive?
Is it just the lighting or does it have a gold tone crown?
Also, any idea where to find this watch now for less than $75 ?
Should be the lighting. A few color ways on amazon are still under $60
Great video! Was shopping around for one of these, but ended up getting another Seiko 5 SNK model instead. On a lighter note, the music at the end made me sit up and shout "Radical, dude!!" 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you! Hard to go wrong with the SNKs, which model did you end up getting?
@@the1010watchclub previously bought a black SNK 809 ("my first auto" 😆) then I fell in love with the beige/cream dialled SNK 803 after trawling through many Timex models. What swayed me was the unbeatable value, even though it was just a different coloured model. Plus, if I changed straps, I'll get a "budget version" of the Longines Marine Nationale (this is really stretching the imagination 😆)
this timex mk1 value is so great as well, its indiglo + legibility + light + easy maintenance is top notch
@@ivanyufenstefanus8272 believe me, I was SO CLOSE to buying the Timex! 😆 If I do get any financial incentives this year, I might actually buy one 👌
@@rudy_ariff hahaa yeah man, i've been using mechanical and automatic watch but at the end of the day always get back to timex. Their indiglo, style, and quartz practicability is just awesome, plus they got history!
dude, would you prefer the regular version or the crono?
Personally the regular. I like the tie to MacGyver and I generally don’t go for quartz chronographs
It seriously didn't occur to you that you wouldn't see the night glow without turning the lights down??
I mean I cupped my hand over it, I hoped I’d see at least a hint of a change on the dial 🤷🏻♂️
One of the authorities on the Facebook Timex group told me that my white MK1 is aluminium if the back says “stainless steel back” like yours. If it only says “stainless steel” that means the entire watch is stainless steel
I found that too, aluminum case and SS back
Ссылочку дайте пожалуйста, знать же можно приобрести эти часики.👍🇷🇺
Купить эти часы можно по первым двум ссылкам, которые есть в описании видео. 👍
That's why you should read the manual.
fair enough!