Is there truly no love for Timex?

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Terry M.

Discussion Starter · Sep 6, 2008

Because I have a young family and money is tight, I've had to sell off my more expensive watches and have decided that to satisfy my watch addiction for the next few years I'm going to rely on Timex watches. I've already got a few but I'm going to continue to build my collection.
I've really found some sharp looking pieces out there and wondered if no one on here has much love for Timex?
Surely in this forum folks could share some of their Timex watches? I know there used to be a dedicated Timex forum but it got dissolved into this forum so are there still Timex collectors out there?

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scooby

· #601 · Jun 23, 2012

hanshananigan said:
That's nice lookin, Scooby. Mind passing along the model number?

This should have all the info you need....

Amazon.com: Timex Men's T498809J Expedition Military Field Watch: Timex: Watches

hanshananigan

· #602 · Jun 24, 2012

scooby said:
This should have all the info you need....

Amazon.com: Timex Men's T498809J Expedition Military Field Watch: Timex: Watches

Thanks Scooby. Weird, Timex also lists these watches as "Patroller" models, e.g., Timex® Expedition Green Patroller Watch, Men's Watches, Men's Clothing Accessories, Men's Casual Clothing, Clothing : Cabela's

(Was?) available in black, green, and tan. I really dont get Timex's production/marketing strategy at all. And do they own all the brass mines ;-) in the world or something?

Wysie

· #603 · Jun 24, 2012

Hi all, is there any place online I can get the Timex Easy Reader (T2N677) at a good price? I've seen some posts saying they got them for USD50 but the cheapest I've found so far is USD84 at Amazon. Please PM me or reply here if you've any info, appreciate the help! Thanks!

Current:
Bulgari Octo Finissimo Titanium | G-Shock GW-M5610 | G-Shock GMW-B5000D-1ER | Citizen Nighthawk | GS SBGA125 | GS SBGY003 | Hamilton "Panda" Date Chronograph (7732) | JLC MUT Perpetual (1308470) | Nomos Zurich Worldtimer Topper Edition | PdCH Konpeki | Pebble Time Steel (Black) | Raketa 24H | Timex Weekender (T2P495)

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Yitty

· #604 · Jun 25, 2012

Thats a good questions Wysie that I would like to know the answer to myself. That's a very good looking easy reader. The Timex website has it listed here for $65. I am not sure about shipping charges. Nordstroms has this watch for the same price and what looks like free shipping. I am sure if you looked hard enough some discount coupons could be found. And as a last resort you could call the closest Timex Outlet to see if they have any stock, or could be on the lookout for one. I have gotten good deals and had good customer service experiance with the one (relatively) near me. Good luck and please let us know what you find and if you purchase one. I would love to see real customer images of this particlular watch.

xbeatles4x

· #605 · Jun 26, 2012

Dude this watch looks fantastic. anyone know more info on it. I might consider buying this exact watch.

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sixtysix

· #606 · Jun 26, 2012

https://www.watchuseek.com/f71/timex-military-chrono-t49823-512779.html Hit this thread for all the info you need.

xbeatles4x said:
Dude this watch looks fantastic. anyone know more info on it. I might consider buying this exact watch.

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bigbuddhayo

· #607 · Jun 27, 2012

I know I posted somewhere in this thread @ 4 yrs ago! Its been a while since I have even been able to look at a new watch. Glad to see there is obviously some love out there for the good ole' Timex! There are some really nice watches in this thread, and it kills me that I cant find them anywhere. I cant find any of the "re-issues" anywhere, internet or local. That re-issue Marlin, and the divers kill me every time I see them posted. I love the look of the J.Crew Andros diver, but they were no where within my budget. So, where can I find these re-issues and all that?

-Sean

NormanF

· #608 · Jun 28, 2012

You can take a look at Timex's Originals. Timex re-issues classic designs in updated styles and sizing.

The company now had a very extensive collection of watches. The Weekender styles are the most popular and affordable Timexes on here.

AngryBaconGod

· #609 · Jun 29, 2012

Wysie said:
Hi all, is there any place online I can get the Timex Easy Reader (T2N677) at a good price? I've seen some posts saying they got them for USD50 but the cheapest I've found so far is USD84 at Amazon. Please PM me or reply here if you've any info, appreciate the help! Thanks!

I'd sell you mine, but it loses between a minute and 20 minutes a day.

I'm sure I just got a dud, but I'd be wary buying another.

I got mine on sale at sears.ca, fwiw.

AngryBaconGod

· #610 · Jun 29, 2012

Yitty said:
I would love to see real customer images of this particlular watch.

In case you missed it, I posted a pic here: https://www.watchuseek.com/f71/there-truly-no-love-timex-182065-28.html#post4959690

Yitty

· #611 · Jun 29, 2012

AngryBaconGod said:
In case you missed it, I posted a pic here: https://www.watchuseek.com/f71/there-truly-no-love-timex-182065-28.html#post4959690

Thanks. It's an attractive watch. Sorry to hear you are having issues with it. I was hoping it had more of a matte black finish to the case. Wondering what kind of finish this model has on it. I think it looks great but its almost 3x the price of yours.
Intelligent Quartz Fly-Back Chronograph | TIMEX

Smaug

· #612 · Jun 29, 2012

Interesting thread. In answer to the original question in 2008, I do have some love for Timex. Just not as much as I do for Casio, who makes better watches, IMO.

I had a ladies analog quartz Timex as a kid in the early 80s for my first watch. It wasn't water resistant, so it bit the dust when I forgot to take it off for the water slide.

In the mid-90s, I bought matching Timex Ironman Triathalons for my girlfriend and I. The straps on both of them crapped out within a month or so. I sent them into Timex for warranty work, but was disgusted to find that one has to PAY for warranty service on Timexes, even if they're less than a year old. So I haven't bought one since then.

Recently, I was looking for an ana-digi, and almost went with a Timex. But I wasn't sure I liked the curved LCD and lack of sync between analog and digital seconds. I looked at some of the Intelligent Quartz models, but as usual, I found a Casio that I like better.

The Timex IQ one had an analog compass, thermometer, and tide pointer. Compass and thermometer could be useful; would be more so if one didn't have to take off the watch, lay it flat, and wait. Tide pointer is 100% useless to me. But the Casio is solar/atomic and is also somewhat dressier looking, so I can also wear it to work without looking like a clown.

They seem to be getting better though!

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AngryBaconGod

· #613 · Jun 29, 2012

Yitty said:
Thanks. It's an attractive watch. ... I was hoping it had more of a matte black finish to the case.

The dial is also completely flat. There's no depth to the logo, numbers or gradients whatsoever. The strap is also a bit lightweight, though sturdy enough.

I think the watch is good for around $50 (ya know, if it keeps time), but I wouldn't suggest paying any more.

And I can't even tell you what the case material is. It hasn't chipped or been scratched. But yes, it's definitely not matte.

This to me is the perfect weekend watch. Lightweight and thin. It stays unobtrusive. Especially if you don't really need to know the time accurately. Heh.

Dan-LAX

· #614 · Sep 12, 2012

sixtysix said:
I just had this one on the work bench 1972 handwind....

And I forgot this one in the last post I made...

I had to resuscitate this thread...it's our only real sub-group for Timex. So, I figured I'd chime in on Gary's great pair of classics, particularly the first one...I really like the starburst pattern on the dial face - handsome and gorgeous watch.

Dan

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sixtysix

· #615 · Sep 12, 2012

Dan-LAX said:
I had to resuscitate this thread...it's our only real sub-group for Timex. So, I figured I'd chime in on Gary's great pair of classics, particularly the first one...I really like the starburst pattern on the dial face - handsome and gorgeous watch.

Dan

Thanks Dan!!

Cosmic

· #616 · Sep 14, 2012

I have several Timexes - Most of them are pinlever mechanicals from the pre-quartz years, but I have a couple jeweled pieces, a couple electrics, and a few quartzes as well. I still wear several regularly, and I love how you can beat the snot out of them, and they still work without issues! I'll throw some pics on later!

mclark90

· #617 · Sep 14, 2012

Love my Timex Ironman! I had a GWM5600, but found the buttons hard to use and the module unsatisfying. Picked up an Ironman Shock 30-lap, sold the G-Shock, and never looked back. I like the illumination on the Timex (especially night mode!!!), and the face isn't as cluttered or small as some G-Shocks tend to be.

The good guys in the G-Shock forum might hunt me down with torches and pitchforks for this, but I found the 5600 a little too nerdy and the buttons were hard/annoying to press.

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EBD

· #618 · Sep 19, 2012

I'm wearing this one right now as an impromptu gift from the wife. I love it. It's actually a very unique design, yet reminds me of the Hamilton Khaki watches... very accurate and tough so far. Just do not like when I accidentally actuate the Indiglo stem. I sleep in all my watches and scared to kill the battery prematurely.

AK2112 said:
Anybody have any experience with this new Timex T498749J

Here it is on Amazon: Timex Men's T49874 Expedition Military Field Brown Dial Brown Leather Strap Watch: Watches: Amazon.com

42mm, 100m wr... seems like an absolute winner to me. I nearly bought a Hamilton that was of a similar style this Christmas, but I wimped out and decided to save my pennies. This Timex for $50 really strikes my fancy. I just ordered one.

Anyone else dig it?

edit: and just for fun, here's the grey one I Photoshopped the brown band onto..

mclark90

· #619 · Sep 19, 2012

I love that Timex design. Came very close to buying the grey dial many times, and if they had a white or black dial I'd already own it. I did see that Timex came out with a black dial chrono version on a bracelet, and I'm just waiting to see some real life pictures. Maybe if I build up some disposable income I'll bite the bullet and be the first one

cuica

· #620 · Sep 20, 2012

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I found the Chrono version of the Expedition Field watch and I gotta say it's awesome (don't you go grab it, my budget for watches is over till Christmas):

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