r/timex

But Shinola doesn’t have Indiglo, baby

1972 reissue

I’m having trouble finding info and would appreciate anything anyone knows. It is a Timex mechanical watch. Crown does not screw down. Second hand moved even when setting time. Bezel spins both directions. Diver style but only water resistant. Thank you!

I have been into this watch journey for quite some time now. And as i bought more and more watches I realized what kind of watches I like.

Frankly, i have slender wrists and i wanted something small in automatic. I was satiating myself with sub 39 mm quartz watches despite desperately searching for an automatic that has the quintessential vintage look. Either I was getting vintage seikos, or obscenely expensive watches which I think weren't worth the price.

In came Timex Marlin! Man, it was love at first sight when i saw it on one of the posts in this sub. The specs, the vintage barrel shaped case, and the white dial were all in-sync with the kind of watch i was looking for.

I love the vintage vibes. And I was planning to buy the new 35 mm oris star. However, it's hands were too thick for my liking.

This watch is so simple, so light weight, and so vintage that I haven't took it off since i bought it. Well, honestly I am taking it off while taking shower. I am a stickler for not exposing my watches to water unless it's a diver or a gshock.

This is my first timex. And apart from the watch what really surprised me is it's stock brown strap. It was such a good quality stock strap that it puts the straps of current seiko sub $1000 watches to shame.

But i changed the strap. I was itching to wear a vintage styled white dialed watch with a nice black leather strap. So, I bought a black French box calf aniline leather strap, which apparently is more expensive than the watch. And as you can see, the watch is looking like a mid 4-figure piece.

My only gripe, it's like splitting hair though, is that I'd have loved it if Timex went all in and gave the dial total dressy appearance. Which is no lume, polished indices, dauphine hands, and no day/date. That would have been a chef's kiss for this one. People say this watch is too thick. Well, it is, but i don't think so it looks bulky thick like some of the Grand Seikos and newly released seikos.

The bezel on the barrel case gives it a nice two tiered look, that doesn't make it visually thick unless you bring the vernier caliper out to measure the thickness. At 12.5 mm, it still slides into the sleeves.

And lately, Timex has been on steroids. They're coming up with some fantastic models at unbeatable prices. This certainly isn't my last timex.

How ironic it is for me, that i am calling this my grail despite owning watches that are 10x of this watch's price. Watch collecting is indeed like a self-exploration.

Phew, Long Post! Pardon my excitement. Thankfully, I didn't buy a seiko or an oris.

I stumbled upon a little gold mine at Walmart this weekend. Nine Timex watches and two others for a total of $215. The three Timexes on the left are very easy to read with my old eyes so they'll stay in my collection along with one of the others. The rest are heading to Flip City.

Took her to a two day firearms class in 90 degree heat, rain, and with some gnarly gravel. She came through with just a minor scratch near the date and keeps on going.

This is an asmr unboxing of the Waterbury TW2Y23500IK. Please let me know your thoughts on this watch!

Picked this up for $2, cleaned it up, put in a battery, put on a $5 amazon strap and it looks good for the 4th.

Today I wear my 1958 Timex Southampton, a watch made in the USA.

This watch has seen more of the USA's history than anything else in my collection. Wars, prosperity, economic boom and bust... 68 years of change, challenges and brotherhood. 68 years of time keeping.... It is still here, ticking away.

I hope, 250 years from now, this watch and the United States, will celebrate together once more.

🎇Happy Independence Day!🎆

Be safe and look out for each other.🇺🇸

Decisions decisions?!

Just got this one with another expedition yesterday for $10. Unfortunately the compass function doesn't work properly even after calibrating.. but I've very happy with my new field watches

This came in yesterday. The Shinola is for size reference.

It’s gorgeous! I was worried about the small size but I think it fits well. I’d like to put a steel bracelet on it.

Will this be another “here - take my money” scenario?
Attractive color, properly sized, exhibition caseback, GMT, oh, and titanium…

Using my expedition as intended today on a hike above Blue Mountain Lake in the Adirondacks.