Value Proposition – The Bang On 1960s Retro Vibe of the Timex Marlin Jet

US watch brand Timex is on a mission to recuperate its former glory, and one of its strategies is to resurrect winning designs from its past. Renowned for its accessibly priced mechanical and quartz watches, in the early 1960s, one in three watches sold was a Timex. The Marlin, a mechanical dress watch designed in […]

11 months ago

Recycle your broken watch for free, while getting cash off a new Timex

TIMEX REWOUND FEATURE IMAGEGoing green is all the rage when it comes to corporate happy-speak, but my salt shaker is always within arm’s reach whenever I read about a company’s latest eco-friendly initiative. The watch industry is no different. For every Ulysse Nardin, Maurice Lacroix, or Panerai doing their part to protect the oceans or reuse raw materials, … Continued

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5 of the best analogue watches for kids

5 KIDS WATCHES FEATUREI haven’t thought much about kids’ watches since… Well, when I was a kid. My first watch was a blue-dialled Timex with a manual movement, and let me tell you, I beat the living snot out of that thing. It took a licking and kept on ticking, until it didn’t. I loved that thing to … Continued

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Absolute Beginners: Start your watch collection with these 5 stylish pieces that street for under US$50 each

In a recent pitch meeting, Zach our editor was slightly (OK, quite) dubious when I proposed the idea that a legit timepiece could be had for less than US$50. Sure, reams of plastic digital watches can be found for less than that price point from the rotating watch display of your local big box discount … Continued

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: MoonSwatch, plus entry-level heats up with new Tissot PRX and updated Timex Marlin

With Zach out and about, I thought I’d jump in and cover this week’s Friday Wind Down with your regularly scheduled content – memes, wrist shots and all. Triple threat of PRX updates – icy blue, blue panda and rubber straps We start off, however, with a new Tissot PRX, this time in a gorgeous … Continued

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2 years ago

Introducing – The Very Cool And Affordable Timex Marlin Sub-Dial Automatic

The watchmaking industry can be a daunting and dizzying environment, both from a mechanical and financial perspective. Every day we are bombarded with watches costing tens of thousands of dollars and über-complex movements. And to be honest, considering the fact it is our passion and profession, we’re not often surprised by price tags well into […]

2 years ago

The world’s most inspiring watch costs $150 and belongs to former Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink

Jocko Willink TimexThere’s a watch out there that could genuinely change your life. It could make you happier, healthier and more successful. It could help you regain a sense of control in these messed-up times and add some much-needed pep to your step. The best part? You can pick one up here for the princely sum of … Continued

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2 years ago

The Immortals – At $179, the Timex Q is a watch for the Budget Baller Hall of Fame

Editor’s note: The Immortals is a new series that examines a watch that we believe deserves recognition as a bona fide modern classic. You’ll already be familiar with most of the watches, we imagine. But DC will delve a bit deeper into these timepieces to explain why they’ve quickly established themselves in the horological canon. … Continued

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2 years ago