I got mine a couple weeks ago and can't complain, it's been working perfectly and I love the design. When the non-GMT Q Timex Chronograph is back in stock I'll consider picking one up. Sucks that you got a lemon :/
"- this is a 240 dollars watch, what did you expect?" I expect to get a working well finished watch! Lower price doesn't excuse poor quality control. I'm not expecting a cheaper can of beans to give me food poisoning either, am I? (Bad example I know... 😅)
cheaper watch = cheaper materials and finishing processes unfortunately everything costs money in this world including machining times if you want an artisan watch with perfect finishing get a grand Seiko if you want a reasonably priced watch with complex movements for travellers which looks smart and won't be stolen get this pretty simple
Nice review- thanks for your honesty. I paid £91 for mine, and there were no mechanica/QC issues. Only negative is the lume is basically non-existent, and I'm comparing to a Timex Expedition North Field Solar that cost about the same. Similar lume performance to my moonswatch haha.
I'm glad you're so brave to say this. Not falling for this Timex hype built by other influencers and hodinkee. I got burnt from the q Timex, I'm good from now on. Ggs1 is the only Timex that's worth it.
Perhaps this one simply came out of a lesser Chinese factory than other similar Timex models? 🤔 If you compare the quality of a San Martin, Sugess, or Proxima, Timex really should be able to get it right consistently. I hope they up their game because the effort they put into great designs these days deserves better execution and delivery to match. I hope they do. 👍
Fully agree, however, this might increase the price of their products, it they put more attention in quality control. We will see, hope this was an ''exception''
Timex should consider that these QC issues are turning people away from their products. My 10+ years old Casio Edifice cost me something like a hundred dollars, it has never had any issues. I've changed the battery three times or so, and I correct the date every two months. It hits all markers just perfectly, and I've never had any problems with it, it's just a great affordable quartz chronograph. And my Q Timex (the first reissue) has a misalignment of the minutes hand, so when the seconds are on the very top of the dial (at 12), the minutes hand is always in between the markers. Not the biggest deal, I still use the watch every now and then, but Casio can do this for the similar price, and apparently Timex can't. Which is why I'm more likely to get another Casio, but no more Timex for me in the nearest future, even though I like some of their designs and the history of the brand.
Ah... I really want either of these bracelets for my panda Q Chronograph that was offered with leather strap only. But no...Timex will not sell any bracelet as a separate item
Yeah this one doesn't grab me at all despite the functions. The dial looks really unbalanced, still waiting for the Panda to come back in stock in the UK!
I missed out on the Q Chrono, I entered my email address for the waiting list and nearly a year later nothing. I saw the Chrono GMT and didn’t think much of it. Regarding you QC issue model, what was the result, did that change it? An unfortunate thing to happen. Thanks for the advice
I feel that Timex is still around because they offer great value for the money and when they charge $250 for a watch, I would expect more from it than what was offered here. I can understand that the case may not be polished and the dial may not be the most extraordinary. However, I would expect that the second still hit the mark and that’s the hands and indices lineup. I would also hope that they would check the crown and make sure it’s not bent. I don’t believe that just because something cost $250 that we should give them slack on their lack of quality. You can spend $250 on an orient and gotten twice the finishing and twice the quality.
may i know which country are you originally from? your accent reminds of of a good friend of mine unfortunately he passed away two years ago due to covid. he was from the Baltics
Good review. You get what you pay for... I mean for 250 you can't expect much this day in age. So, looking at this price point, I'd say it actually really is good vaule.
I believe you still can find the automatic Kamasu (the 1st version) for this price. I know it's a diver, but a really solid one, and mine has no issues with the dial nor misalignments etc. Also you can get a perfect quartz Casio Edifice even for a lower price. Timex is just bad at QC. Unfortunately, because I'd love to enjoy their products as much as I enjoy my Casios or Orients.
Huh, while I am not a quartz sort of person normally this certainly hits enough marks where at some point I might consider it. Maybe I can force myself to be a quartz person after all. The only way they might have made this better is removing the chronograph wordering and replace it with the day then move the date window either next to that or underneath. At that point you have an average joe everyday useful watch that has the three most useful compications. GMT, chronograph and a daydate.
The bent crown happend to my Q chronograph aswell, i was very dissapointed. got it exchanged for a new one. The quality control at Timex is starting to dwindle and that make me sad because this is such and amazing brand with so much history, they should know and do better for their loyal customers.
I've had similar issues on far less expensive timex pieces, had a crown COME OUT on a field expedition once. However, on one at this price point is kind of disappointing. I bought several Timex pieces recently as there was a sale (timex q reissue pepsi, cheap beater expedition, and easy reader), no issues! Guess it's just nature of the game at this price
I don't understand why you'd review the watch with a bad model without even giving the company the chance to send you a replacement model and seeing how there customer service is sure quality control could be better but freak accidents happen
Hard for me to imagine a scenario where you need both a GMT and a chronograph in the same watch. Maybe a pilot? But then there should be a tachymeter bezel and 24h markers on the dial. This watch also can't do partial seconds like the Q Panda can. Just seems like the practicalities of this watch weren't well thought out. It's trying to do too much... 7 hands, a date window, and thick rotating bezel.
The only watches I like from this brand are their easyreaders with expansion bands and indiglo lume. The newer ones I think are all pure marketing and too expensive for what they offer compared to other options available in the market (Casio, Seiko, San Martin, Citizen)
Apparently for this version, the white one looks better,. I just wanted the bracelet version. But all the elements combined, I think they look better on the polar dial.
Well, they’re building a brand and aren’t about to hide it. Who would one be trying to impress if Times was missing? Or is it a shame thing. Timex would never accomodate shame.
I got mine a couple weeks ago and can't complain, it's been working perfectly and I love the design. When the non-GMT Q Timex Chronograph is back in stock I'll consider picking one up.
Sucks that you got a lemon :/
It happens ... I am curious of the white dial version, if it looks better in person.
"- this is a 240 dollars watch, what did you expect?"
I expect to get a working well finished watch! Lower price doesn't excuse poor quality control. I'm not expecting a cheaper can of beans to give me food poisoning either, am I?
(Bad example I know... 😅)
hahah! True, but you are perfectly right!
cheaper watch = cheaper materials and finishing processes unfortunately everything costs money in this world including machining times if you want an artisan watch with perfect finishing get a grand Seiko if you want a reasonably priced watch with complex movements for travellers which looks smart and won't be stolen get this pretty simple
@@Barney-ps8bl
ya gotta pony up if ya expect a non-bent crown yo. Sniff.
“T” for “Timex” instead of Mercedes style in the hour hand. Clever!
It really looks cheap compared to previous Q models. Great review Mr. Brave Tailor.
haha, Cheers Igor! Indeed, big difference in my view.
Bought the 3 time zone in green for $62 on Amazon, no complaints at all 😂
Actually it was the worst quality watch I’ve gotten, I returned it and I complained 😂
Nice review- thanks for your honesty.
I paid £91 for mine, and there were no mechanica/QC issues. Only negative is the lume is basically non-existent, and I'm comparing to a Timex Expedition North Field Solar that cost about the same. Similar lume performance to my moonswatch haha.
Thanks for showing us these great watches.
Where I can purchase a bracelet for my Q timex ? I have it on belt, but wanna bracelet , can’t find it on Amazon or anywhere else :/
I'm glad you're so brave to say this. Not falling for this Timex hype built by other influencers and hodinkee. I got burnt from the q Timex, I'm good from now on. Ggs1 is the only Timex that's worth it.
wow, DAT GGS1 :D I have to review one! Very good looking piece! Normally the bigger publications create hype based on how much the Watchmakers pay.
Perhaps this one simply came out of a lesser Chinese factory than other similar Timex models? 🤔 If you compare the quality of a San Martin, Sugess, or Proxima, Timex really should be able to get it right consistently. I hope they up their game because the effort they put into great designs these days deserves better execution and delivery to match. I hope they do. 👍
Fully agree, however, this might increase the price of their products, it they put more attention in quality control. We will see, hope this was an ''exception''
What do you think of the timex waterbury gmt?
Salut, Andrei, vezi ca jumping hour înseamnă altceva.
From a design perspective it looks great. If a good micro wanted to turn out a travelling HMT and wanted a good design…copy this
Trade a 12 hour totalizer for the “Mommy I’m scared….is it day or night?” Dial. 24 hour slaved……..smh……..buy a Vostok! Great review Andre!
Timex should consider that these QC issues are turning people away from their products. My 10+ years old Casio Edifice cost me something like a hundred dollars, it has never had any issues. I've changed the battery three times or so, and I correct the date every two months. It hits all markers just perfectly, and I've never had any problems with it, it's just a great affordable quartz chronograph. And my Q Timex (the first reissue) has a misalignment of the minutes hand, so when the seconds are on the very top of the dial (at 12), the minutes hand is always in between the markers. Not the biggest deal, I still use the watch every now and then, but Casio can do this for the similar price, and apparently Timex can't. Which is why I'm more likely to get another Casio, but no more Timex for me in the nearest future, even though I like some of their designs and the history of the brand.
For the minutes misalignment, you need to set the time while the second hand is at 12 o' clock, that should fix it.
@@theduckytaco7602 unfortunately that doesn't work, when you push the crown the minutes hand jumps a little bit into the misaligned position.
Mine arrived with the chronograph seconds hand stops at the 6th second instead of 0.
that can be fixed, you have to pull the crown on the second position and press the top pusher until it gets to 12 o clock :)
Ah... I really want either of these bracelets for my panda Q Chronograph that was offered with leather strap only. But no...Timex will not sell any bracelet as a separate item
Just buy a straight end 22 mm bracelet and cut it to size with a Dremel.
The quality of the content as well as the videos themselves are just phenomenon. Out of curiosity, what gear do you use?
Thank you Patrick! Canon gear, EOS R7, 24-70 lens, 4k, the rest is the way you play with the lights :)
Yeah this one doesn't grab me at all despite the functions. The dial looks really unbalanced, still waiting for the Panda to come back in stock in the UK!
Is the panda still sold out?
@Brave Beaters Yeah it is over here. Such a great looking thing, I can wait
since this is a 3 time zone clock, why they didn't put the full 24h on the outer dial? so frustrating!
I missed out on the Q Chrono, I entered my email address for the waiting list and nearly a year later nothing. I saw the Chrono GMT and didn’t think much of it. Regarding you QC issue model, what was the result, did that change it? An unfortunate thing to happen. Thanks for the advice
I emailed the store, I guess they will either change it or refund me.
I feel that Timex is still around because they offer great value for the money and when they charge $250 for a watch, I would expect more from it than what was offered here. I can understand that the case may not be polished and the dial may not be the most extraordinary. However, I would expect that the second still hit the mark and that’s the hands and indices lineup. I would also hope that they would check the crown and make sure it’s not bent. I don’t believe that just because something cost $250 that we should give them slack on their lack of quality. You can spend $250 on an orient and gotten twice the finishing and twice the quality.
may i know which country are you originally from? your accent reminds of of a good friend of mine unfortunately he passed away two years ago due to covid. he was from the Baltics
He's from Romania.
I am sorry to hear that. :( condolence! I am from Romania, The baltic countries have the same russian influences in accents, probably that is why.
Good review. You get what you pay for... I mean for 250 you can't expect much this day in age. So, looking at this price point, I'd say it actually really is good vaule.
I believe you still can find the automatic Kamasu (the 1st version) for this price. I know it's a diver, but a really solid one, and mine has no issues with the dial nor misalignments etc. Also you can get a perfect quartz Casio Edifice even for a lower price. Timex is just bad at QC. Unfortunately, because I'd love to enjoy their products as much as I enjoy my Casios or Orients.
Great video, did Timex swap it out for you, or did you end up returning it?
Not yet. I doubt they will because I already ''used'' the watch.
Will Timex ever sell the original Q chronoghraph? Wanted to get that as my first watch, but i settled for another. Still wanting it.
I'd prefer the Q with the panda dial.. but thats just personal taste.
Q Panda is way better, design and quality wise, yes :)
The readability of the reverse panda is vastly objectively better than the GMT.
Huh, while I am not a quartz sort of person normally this certainly hits enough marks where at some point I might consider it. Maybe I can force myself to be a quartz person after all. The only way they might have made this better is removing the chronograph wordering and replace it with the day then move the date window either next to that or underneath. At that point you have an average joe everyday useful watch that has the three most useful compications. GMT, chronograph and a daydate.
The bent crown happend to my Q chronograph aswell, i was very dissapointed. got it exchanged for a new one. The quality control at Timex is starting to dwindle and that make me sad because this is such and amazing brand with so much history, they should know and do better for their loyal customers.
Nice work and food for thought on this I’m afraid job well done Sir.
Thank you very much :)
I've had similar issues on far less expensive timex pieces, had a crown COME OUT on a field expedition once. However, on one at this price point is kind of disappointing. I bought several Timex pieces recently as there was a sale (timex q reissue pepsi, cheap beater expedition, and easy reader), no issues! Guess it's just nature of the game at this price
Great Video
Engineers use to say: if it ain’t broken, then it doesn’t have enough features yet …
haha! true!
The original Q Chrono is out of stock for a century now!
I don't understand why you'd review the watch with a bad model without even giving the company the chance to send you a replacement model and seeing how there customer service is sure quality control could be better but freak accidents happen
The panda looks 1000x nicer...no fomo for the 3 zone, as a happy owner.
0:02 right?!?!
Is this watch the only quarzt true gmt?
Hard for me to imagine a scenario where you need both a GMT and a chronograph in the same watch. Maybe a pilot? But then there should be a tachymeter bezel and 24h markers on the dial. This watch also can't do partial seconds like the Q Panda can.
Just seems like the practicalities of this watch weren't well thought out. It's trying to do too much... 7 hands, a date window, and thick rotating bezel.
The only watches I like from this brand are their easyreaders with expansion bands and indiglo lume. The newer ones I think are all pure marketing and too expensive for what they offer compared to other options available in the market (Casio, Seiko, San Martin, Citizen)
Sub hands should have been lume, either white or red.
I loved the Q Chronograph but something about this is off.
If only it had the 12 hour chono instead of the 24 hour dial.
The black dial one looks cheap and has poor visibility. I have the white dial version and it looks superb and very classy
Apparently for this version, the white one looks better,. I just wanted the bracelet version. But all the elements combined, I think they look better on the polar dial.
timex?? everytime i decide to buy one i dont... they dont win me over !!!
What??
They would sell more if they removed the cheap and nasty Timex and replaced it with just Q. The Timex in the face is embarrassing.
Well, they’re building a brand and aren’t about to hide it. Who would one be trying to impress if Times was missing? Or is it a shame thing.
Timex would never accomodate shame.
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Cheers, Brian! :)