The Timex Enigma
Hey, watch aficionados! Help me unravel the mystery of Timex – a brand with a rich legacy, quality craftsmanship, and diverse designs, yet often overlooked in the watch community. But why? Personally I love Timex but feel people think Timex as a joke. I'm relatively new to watch collecting and don't know why it's this way. If Timex had a watch costing thousands of dollars would people feel differently? Timex's Legacy: With over a century and a half of history, Timex has pioneered affordable mechanical and digital watches, earning a place in horological history. Despite its durability and precision, not to mention its famous idiglo feature, why does Timex struggle to gain respect in the watch community? Quality Craftsmanship: Timex is renowned for its reliability and attention to detail. But does the perception of luxury overshadow the undeniable craftsmanship of Timex watches? Diverse Designs: From classic elegance to rugged functionality, Timex offers a watch for every style. Yet, do preconceptions about price tags hinder appreciation for their diverse designs? What are your thoughts on Timex as a brand? Do you believe luxury status should determine respect within the watch community? Share your insights and experiences.
We kill time. We save time. We rob and get robbed of time, we lose time, and we have all the time in the world. But no one of us is powerful enough to stop the march of time or slow it down.
Nope.
Just look at the Timex Marlin, the Todd Snyder collabs, the fantastically designed Q and Q GMT, etc.
Other places might dig on them, but most watch enthusiasts get excited over some good ol Timex.
The only thing I wish they'd do is a Vietnam Camper field reissue. Like an exact reissue, no case changes. Keep the acrylic. Out of a lot of the brands that have "issued" style field watches, Timex is one of the few that has an actual claim to "authenticity".
Personally I just want an affordable, Indiglo, acrylic, Q with battery hatch on the caseback for easy changes.
They'd sell buckets.
And now for an example of the cool and affordable stuff Timex does. The Timex Midget.
Nope.
Just look at the Timex Marlin, the Todd Snyder collabs, the fantastically designed Q and Q GMT, etc.
Other places might dig on them, but most watch enthusiasts get excited over some good ol Timex.
The only thing I wish they'd do is a Vietnam Camper field reissue. Like an exact reissue, no case changes. Keep the acrylic. Out of a lot of the brands that have "issued" style field watches, Timex is one of the few that has an actual claim to "authenticity".
Personally I just want an affordable, Indiglo, acrylic, Q with battery hatch on the caseback for easy changes.
They'd sell buckets.
And now for an example of the cool and affordable stuff Timex does. The Timex Midget.
Super cool! Great looking watch!