Timex 'Batman' M79 Automatic - watch unboxing review
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
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The M79 'Batman' Automatic is something entirely new, even though it might look familiar. Inspired by the 1970's Q Timex and elevated with a 21-jewel mechanical movement, this watch is a fresh interpretation of a much-loved Timex® icon. Featuring a unidirectional bezel, luminous dial markings, a woven stainless-steel bracelet and exhibition case back, this modern watch captures the bold spirit of an era that changed everything.
SPECS
Case Width: 40 mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band Colour: Stainless Steel
Buckle/Clasp: Clasp (Self-Adjust)
Case Shape: Round
Crystal/Lens: Acrylic
Dial Colour: Black
Dial Markings: Markers (Full)
Watch Movement: Mechanical Automatic
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Case Height: 14.5 mm
Strap and Lug Width: 18mm
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Lol, I love reading the comments from watch snobs, "no sapphire, no hacking, no proper lume, too expensive, exhibition caseback, should be nh35, it's a Timex, too expensive for a Timex...blah, blah, blah"
You know what? Don't buy it.
I have a ten year old Bulova with the miyota movement, never needed it to hack, never needed it to dive below 6 feet let alone 100 meters and my son loves watching the rotor and other parts inside through the case back, ten years on my wrist with zero issues and accuracy almost as good as any quartz watch in my drawer.
Well said. A watch hobby can be anything you want it to be. In my opinion a true watch lover who loves horology is cool and I respect that, but I think there are a lot of people who are more concerned with the watch as an investment and what it is going to be worth years down the road. I am a huge Timex fan and love the history of the company, etc. I do not have any grandiose ideas that I they are going to be worth a lot in the future, but I still collect them because I love their watches and the memories of what the company and the watches mean to me. It's a fun hobby and I don't need a watch snob to tell me they are not high horology. I love them nonetheless and will keep collecting them and keep enjoy this great hobby. I think many who only focus on luxury watches are missing out on really cool fun pieces like Timex makes and maybe they need to own a few to remind themselves not to take themselves and life so serious and have fun with the hobby. My suggest is the Snoopy Masked Man Batman M79 is a great place to start.
I have the Pepsi Q, the Coke Q and this watch. I love them all. The only problem is I also own 40 other Timex watches so some of them don't get that much wrist time. Timex has the heritage and make amazing looking watches for the Hardworking Men and Woman that put their nose to the grindstone, roll up their sleeves and do what they have to do. Timex is Americana at it's best. Never Give Up!
A big Timex fan then? Haha. I do love their quirky releases and I always have space in the collection for a Timex 👍🏻
I ordered mine Wednesday and it was confirmed and should have it soon. I have the Q-Timex also.
I'm sure you'll love it. Q Timex's bigger brother
Where u get how much
Finally got to open it, and am wearing it now. I got it directly through Timex. My wife can wear the Q-Timex and I can wear the M79.
I have the Q Timex which I really like and plan on getting the M79 , I have two vintage Timex watches an electric from 1965 and a mechanical from 1978 both are in mint condition and both work just fine all these years on , Takes a licking and keeps on ticking !
Nice collection. Timex are on fire right now! Thanks for watching 👍🏻
This has to be a RUclips premier. Well done my friend, may your video be really successful!
Thanks so much, mate! Great watch and I'm glad you enjoyed the unboxing with me :)
Nice watch. Maybe when Timex starts using Sapphire crystal I will get onboard. For now the price is on the high side for a non-sapphire piece. Love the look and the size.
Thank you, i'm with you, I cannot get on board. I lose all energy when I see a $300 Timex in combination with Acrylic. And 50m water resist?! Come on.
There is something off with the proportions compared to the other Q reissue. The bezel is weirdly thicker. I like the direction they are going though!
Really wish they would make the automatic in 38mm.
They probably will at some point
Side view reminds me of a Squale! Hoping they come out with a hulk version of the 79
Great and thanks for removing the stickers :). Thumbs up 👍
Haha, thanks for watching, mate. Glad I could give you the full experience 😄
I don't see the purpose of exhibition case backs when the movement is off-the-shelf and completely undecorated. That's a gripe for all manufacturers, not just Timex. Doesn't make any sense to me; they could have put a cool retro looking case back engraving I bet.
Decent point, I would have taken a solid case back with something etched on it 👌🏻
Enjoyed the video. Where you from sounds Scottish first time on the channel , good too see Timex making mechanical watches again !!
Correct! We can't have too many Scottish guys talking about watches 😛. Thanks for watching, pal!
A great review. I'm loving your channel. I have the M79 and love it. But I love it in spite of its faults. I kind of gush a bit about it in my review vid. 😂
Thanks for watching! I know what you mean, I actually feel that way about the Q Timex which is even cheaper. It's a guilty, fun pleasure!
New subscriber. Great review. It's a pleasure to listen to ya.
Thanks so much mate, glad you enjoyed the vid! Much appreciated 👍🏻
Good review. Can you let me know when yours is more wound, and when you pull the crown out to adjust the time, if your second hand still moves. I also have the M79, and when it was barely wound, the second hand sort of stopped when adjusting counter clockwise, but when more wound the second does not stop at all when syncing time. I called Timex support, and then after a bit of there own research they said this was on purpose. I find this very strange and never came across this. It’s very annoying because I like to keep my time synced as close as possible.
Please let me know your second hand behavior when adjusting your time. I feel Timex quality control missed this one.
Note the Miyota movement used by Timex has a unidirectional winder, it winds in one direction and freewheels in the other, it can be noisy and clunky feeling, probably timex going to the least expensive movement, would have been nice if they went with something like a NH35 from Seiko.
I can’t get it that this very low quality watch is so popular
I found the book was too short. Smashed it out within an hour and was left wanting many more stories
I just got mine today (2/19/20). Looks really nice, but the watch has problems. First, the bezel is not well-fitted and has side-to-side play. You can shift it left-right, or up-down. The watch also does not hack. I tried to set the time and the second hand continued to move (I read another review on the Timex website and that user had the same problem). I expected better quality for the price I paid. I requested a refund.
I'm hoping they make a pepsi version of this watch
Its a nice watch. Well done video.
Thanks Dane! Loving these retro Timex releases 👍🏻
Hi thanks for your review. Did you say you out your timex q on Rubber? Which rubber strap please?
I can honestly say I dont get it. An automatic movement and ratcheted bezel would have been appreciated on the Q Timex. Here timex gave it to us, but it's not a diving watch... not even 100 meters. Yeah. ... I definitely dont get it
and it costs $279 retail, 50m water resist for 280$.
@@suhail2379 exactly... that doesnt make too much sense to me. Considering what there is to offer within that price range which will compete with this
You aren't alone ... these Timex Qs are completely overhyped. The logic and value proposition both equate to zero here.
I have a modded Vostok for less than100 bucks that kills this piece and is 200 mr WR.
@@JeeGee114 yep, me too. Besides the ratcheted bezel (which doesnt belong on this watch) there's really nothing the M79 does better than any Amphibian
Is it possible to thread a NATO through on this one? Already ordered, but the hair puller bracelet is a no-go…..
No idea, pal. I sold this one long ago. Cheers
Put that in the comments then….that way we won’t waste your time or ours asking questions…
@@UAL320 What an ironic comment
My rotor is really noisy and it's almost as if the hole in the rotor is too big and it slops from side to side. Is yours the same. Would appreciate any advice as I'm afraid mine is going back as it is.
No probs here mate, although it's no fancy movement so wasn't expecting much. Hope your next one is up to spec!
The "hair pincher" bit overrated imo.
I’m a Brit in Australia 🇦🇺 and awaiting mine in the post, missed out on the Pepsi but got this Bad boy “Batman” at RRP.
Shame Bark and Jack was so 👎
I like it and think it's decent for the price point. Obviously alternatives out there but these affordable Timex pieces are good fun 👍🏻
Is this watch heavier than Q timex?
Maybe very slightly as it's a 40mm instead of a 38mm, plus it houses an automatic movement
Good video but a horrible watch. Minimal water resistance, unwearable bracelet, and for the same money you can have about five other things for 200 m water resistance , screw down crown and better quality
Cheers Marc. I agree there is a few alternatives and this definitely isn't an actual dive watch. I think it has a cool factor even if it does munch the arm hair 😂
Do you actually require more than 50m water resistance with this watch out do you just require more depth rating for bragging rights? I'm not entirely convinced by this watch, but the water resistance isn't an issue for me
It’s like a Rolex submariner
Get on with it
Junk good video though
nice watch, terrible bracelette
Noisy rotor and hair eating bracelet and 50m water resistance no thanks.
No lume shot ? Trash
sorry to be honest ...
... but the timex is not worth its money.
Why everyone saying they are “lucky” to be able to get one, is beyond me. When I see a watch collector that wears one, I know I have to do with someone that jumps on ANY fad.