[AIW Guru]

Today I'm going with the wonderful Timex Intelligent Quartz Flyback Chronograph. It has 6 hands, each with their own motor. The second hand is on the centre stem in addition to the chronograph 1/5 second hand.

The chronograph can measure to 4 hours and also features a second timezone indicator. Of course, being a flyback Chronograph, hitting the top pusher will start a new time instantly and the second hand will then catch up to whatever 1/5 second the current timer is at when it sweeps around. The bottom pusher can be used for split times.

It has a stainless steel case with an ion coated finish and, of course, has indigo.

It's one of my favourite chronographs and easily my favourite timex.

 

[theretroshave]

For Timex Tuesday, I'm wearing my NOS Timex T22232 "Monaco" for the first time. It's definitely my favorite of the series. The red outline of the seconds subdial gives the watch a nice touch of color. This one was hard to find, but well worth the wait. Have a great day, all!

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[ManOnTime]

I've long thought that the Weekender Chrono had a vintage '40s/'50s chronograph feel to it. I added a burgundy "crocodile" strap to mine, which helped, and today I finished the job by installing a high dome crystal. It adds depth to the dial, and there is a slight magnification as well.

I love it all over again.

 

[rmeron]

Where did the crystal come from and how hard was it to install?

I've long thought that the Weekender Chrono had a vintage '40s/'50s chronograph feel to it. I added a burgundy "crocodile" strap to mine, which helped, and today I finished the job by installing a high dome crystal. It adds depth to the dial, and there is a slight magnification as well.

I love it all over again.

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[ManOnTime]

Where did the crystal come from and how hard was it to install?

Stella "Wedge Ledge" from www.esslinger.com.

Super easy to install, especially of you've done crystals before. I left the white gasket from the stock flat mineral in place.

 

[theretroshave]

Timex Tuesday very special delivery! I've been searching for this specific West Germany Timex 400 with the Durowe movement for probably about a year now, and I spotted it late last week. The listing said it wouldn't wind, but I just had to pounce. I got it moving, and I'll have to see how it keeps time, but very happy to have finally obtained it. Have a great evening, everybody!

I've truly got some love for this one!

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[watchguy74]

Timex Tuesday very special delivery! I've been searching for this specific West Germany Timex 400 with the Durowe movement for probably about a year now, and I spotted it late last week. The listing said it wouldn't wind, but I just had to pounce. I got it moving, and I'll have to see how it keeps time, but very happy to have finally obtained it. Have a great evening, everybody!

I've truly got some love for this one!

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Take a photo of that beautiful movement.

 

[sixtysix]

I have one of these, runs perfect but crown needs to be replaced from use. Mine also has the rarer W. German movement, The West German ones were only made for 1 year. There was also an early Seiko movement that was in them for another 3 years....I let you post a movement picture....

Timex Tuesday very special delivery! I've been searching for this specific West Germany Timex 400 with the Durowe movement for probably about a year now, and I spotted it late last week. The listing said it wouldn't wind, but I just had to pounce. I got it moving, and I'll have to see how it keeps time, but very happy to have finally obtained it. Have a great evening, everybody!

I've truly got some love for this one!

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[theretroshave]

I have one of these, runs perfect but crown needs to be replaced from use. Mine also has the rarer W. German movement, The West German ones were only made for 1 year. There was also an early Seiko movement that was in them for another 3 years....I let you post a movement picture....

I've got the Japanese version too, but it's not in as good of shape as this one. I'll definitely share a movement shot since I'm planning to pop it open anyway. It's keeping decent time after 12 hours.

Meanwhile, I'm back to this one. Just digging the heck out of it. Have a great day, everybody!

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[PAUL H.]

Since this thread has been going strong since '08, I think it's safe to say there is plenty love for Timex here still.
This is my only Timex. Vintage, used and abused, and I just love it!

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Nice one from around 1982?? p

 

[sax-and-watches]

I don't know guys...
You all have shown off a bunch of nice timex's, but I can't help but be disappointed when I hold one. Now, this only pertains to new timex's as I've got no experience with the vintage ones. They feel kind of cheap, for the most part they are plastic cases with aluminum backs and cheap quartz movements that last a year and then die on you, they don't offer anything I would feel good swimming in, and the styles are mostly the same. For the same money, I could get a low-end g-shock or a vostok amphibia, and while neither of those watches are ones I love beyond a doubt I think they offer more interest, durability and quality than your average walmart or target timex.
If you love your timex's, good for y'all. I won't deny kind of being a snob when it comes to my watches and this post is a clear indicator of that. I don't want to start any fights or anything, just for me personally I'd buy something that popped at me a little more with my $50.
-T

 

[ManOnTime]

for the most part they are plastic cases with aluminum backs and cheap quartz movements that last a year and then die on you,

You're not looking at very many Timex if that's the opinion you've formed.

 

[RotorRonin]

While there are some plastic cases, a large number here are stainless. And nobody here is regularly reporting movements that die in a year so I don't know where that came from. Given that many of the watches featured are vintage, I would say chances are good the movements can last a long time. I wouldn't take a lot of watches swimming, and most of the ones you're probably imagining weren't designed for that activity, though Timex offers a number that are perfectly suitable for that. And most featured here offer an aesthetic that can't be matched by gshock or vostok. I don't want to start a fight or anything but for me personally Vostok offers some of the ugliest watches in history. -D

 

[cayabo]

The trolling force is weak with this one.
He can't think of an Ironman that he can "feel good" swimming in?
Touts Vostok as an example of quality... sigh...

Don't worry padawan, you're not a snob.
You're something else.

 

[Wolfsatz]

Wearing this one as i try to cheer up a bit as we had to put to sleep our 18 year old lab mix.

@Cayabo @stogieninja your NATOs are being mailed this afternoon

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[cayabo]

We had to put to sleep our 18 year old lab mix.

It's hard to click the "like" button for death.

Condolences, a lot of us have been there and feel for you.
Take time to remember all you can while the memories are still with you - its surprisingly cathartic.

 

[PAUL H.]

"Wearing this one as i try to cheer up a bit as we had to put to sleep our 18 year old lab mix"

Condolences mate - unfortunately I've been there and it's not fun............p

 

[yankeexpress]

I don't know guys...
You all have shown off a bunch of nice timex's, but I can't help but be disappointed when I hold one. Now, this only pertains to new timex's as I've got no experience with the vintage ones. They feel kind of cheap, for the most part they are plastic cases with aluminum backs and cheap quartz movements that last a year and then die on you, they don't offer anything I would feel good swimming in, and the styles are mostly the same. For the same money, I could get a low-end g-shock or a vostok amphibia, and while neither of those watches are ones I love beyond a doubt I think they offer more interest, durability and quality than your average walmart or target timex.
If you love your timex's, good for y'all. I won't deny kind of being a snob when it comes to my watches and this post is a clear indicator of that. I don't want to start any fights or anything, just for me personally I'd buy something that popped at me a little more with my $50.
-T

The pot calling the kettle black.

 

[PDW1]

Wearing this one as i try to cheer up a bit as we had to put to sleep our 18 year old lab mix.

@Cayabo @stogieninja your NATOs are being mailed this afternoon

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Oh man,
So sorry to hear that. I lost my lab mix a few years ago and still miss her.
Hope things get better soon for you.

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[Wolfsatz]

It's hard to click the "like" button for death.

Condolences, a lot of us have been there and feel for you.
Take time to remember all you can while the memories are still with you - its surprisingly cathartic.

Thank you for your kind words!

"Wearing this one as i try to cheer up a bit as we had to put to sleep our 18 year old lab mix"

Condolences mate - unfortunately I've been there and it's not fun............p

Not fun at all. It was a very hard decision to make; but my wife and I knew it was the right one. He was still very alert but his body could not bear his own weight anymore.

I don't know guys...
You all have shown off a bunch of nice timex's, but I can't help but be disappointed when I hold one. Now, this only pertains to new timex's as I've got no experience with the vintage ones. They feel kind of cheap, for the most part they are plastic cases with aluminum backs and cheap quartz movements that last a year and then die on you, they don't offer anything I would feel good swimming in, and the styles are mostly the same. For the same money, I could get a low-end g-shock or a vostok amphibia, and while neither of those watches are ones I

rlove beyond a doubt I think they offer more interest, durability and quality than your average walmart or target timex.
If you love your timex's, good for y'all. I won't deny kind of being a snob when it comes to my watches and this post is a clear indicator of that. I don't want to start any fights or anything, just for me personally I'd buy something that popped at me a little more with my $50.
-T

I own a couple of G-shocks, plus the ones from the kids and baby g from my wife.

For swimming! Nothing better than this.. half the price of the cheapest Gshock pictured on the last picture ($42.99).

20170423_164959-COLLAGE by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

20170424_153310 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

20170430_173212 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

And yes, for half the price you can get these awesome Gallatins that my kids love and share wrist time 50/50 with their G shocks.
I used to think YUCK! about resin... but Timex has mastered what they can do with resin. This is one awesome watch! I will end up getting the green version as it is the perfect watch to be outside. Light, resistant and GOOD LOOKING! Something that G shocks try very hard to be... but they just keep missing the point!

20170321_181229 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

20170320_202356 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

For the price of the cheapest G shock (China made) and cheaper if you look hard enough and are patient; you can get a variety of stainless steel or brass pieces like these:

20170318_184626 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

20170507_174114 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

And for the price of a 'RESIN MADE' " G-Shock G9000MS-1CR Men's Military Black Resin Sport or a GA-100
you can get 'Stainless Steel' that looks hundred times better

I ask you! do you prefer to wear this?

20170212_164937 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

OR This?

20170222_172034 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

or This?
20170408_182755 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

... so.. you rather spent $50 bucks on resin made in china that is documented that rots over time. Good for you! Wear it in good health!

20170508_204616 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr