Old Timex compared to new Timex

82xx Miyotas cost around $50.00 and 9xxx series around $100.00 Chinese clone $20.00

Thanks.  What do you think the charge would be to do the work.  I go as far as changing batteries in my quartz.

any local watchmaker can do it. Their hourly rate to repair one is far more than to replace the movement. There are guys here who could do it too.

I think this is the problem some people face after acquiring "affordable" watches, in that the repair cost ends up being almost the same as buying a replacement. Especially for mass produced watches.

I would assume a movement replacement would be the cheaper alternative. Apparently it's not too difficult to do DIY, you could try it if the situation ever arises?

Cool.  Thanks!

Exactly.  The watch would have to have an emotional attachment to fix it.  Thanks!

I'm practicing on the $20.00 chinese movements which are Miyota clones. If i screw it up i'm not out much. Already built one but gotta find a second hand or alter one.

Nice.  Yeah, maybe down the road I'll give it a shot.  I definitely will enjoy the idea of being able to repair them.

When they start to wear out you can always sell them on eBay to idiots like me.  By then you will be divorced and working your way through the middle tier of the Swatch Group.

I actually came across a video that explained a bit of why some collectors/watch repair shops dislike Timex. 
The video explains it much better than I can.

https://youtu.be/Ivx4JNhXjFg

Thanks Man!  Yes, I did see this before and this was how the old vintage pieces were made, the new ones now have jewels and generic movements, so they can definitely be worked on.  I appreciate the info.  However, even with the ability to work on them, not sure it will be worth the expense unless it is for sentimental reasons.

lmao!  I would hope I'm a little higher than the Swatch Group by then.  

I have watched a YouTuber Marshall repair and restore an old Mickey Mouse Timex, so it can be done. Trouble is the majority of watch repairers won't touch them 😢

Here's the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W40P0biEoUw

I did at one point tinker around with some Timex watches, I think I had 50 odd different ones and some success with getting the movements going again. As for the newer ones, well as Oldsnafu suggested it would be cheaper to buy a new movement.

The diver was the one I regret selling the most, great watch. Maybe Aurelian purchased it 🤣

This one I haven't seen. Thx

I like him as he explains everything as he goes, he started as an amateur hobby guy like the rest of us but decided to get some training and went from there. He never professes to be an expert, just an enthusiast like us.  

Very cool!  You feel his passion.  He seems like a pro!

Yup, I agree with the wiser gents: Since it's an automatic Miyota, just get a movement replacement (which is quite cheap), and find a watch technician willing and able to replace the movement. It should be a straightforward operation. Marshall of Wristwatch Revival is a rare dude and so it may be hard to find someone like him in your area. 

I'm getting repaired a (very valuable to me) datejust homage achievement watch I earned fiscal year 1997 that needs a new ETA quartz movement. Mount Olympus Clock Shop is doing it and a refurbish for $219.00. They are the most reputable in my town and I have trusted them for years. To get to the point...not always will restoring an otherwise affordable watch be cheap.

Still going like a champ 

Love the Marlin Peanuts series.  I have all but one.  

Timex been one of my go to watches in the past. I have two of them they not vintage just the looks, style and something about that loud ticking it makes love hearing that.

Me too!  Most people don't like it, not all have that loud ticking, but I wish they did.  The Weekender seems to be the loudest, so I wear it to bed, it helps me to sleep.