Great value for sure. I feel Timex needs to promote all their watches as much as they promote their collaborations, which in turn sell out within hours.
Timex really needs to promote this and not count on watchcris to do all the heavy lifting 😀 one question- Timex refers to a ceramic lunette on their website. What the heck is that? Apparently a lunette is a crescent or half moon shape and refers to architecture. Doesn't really sound like bezel.
I was on the fence about a few dive watches $500 and under. I ended up with the Timex based on this review. Great looking watch and lots of compliments. People could not believe it was a Timex. It doesn't seem as large as some people think, I have a 7.5 wrist and it still sits in between my wrist width.
Timex making a "legit" dive watch nice. They should have ISO Certified it as well haha. 44mm is a big watch. I agree at 40mm this thing would sell very well. Hopefully this is just the beginning. Timex has been doing some great things.
Well done Timex. Finally an automatic from Timex without QC issues. I owned three Timex watches all made in the Philippines including an Automatic all broke within two years. I just hope this is a new beginning for a durable watch.. Nice review Cris.
That is an attractive watch. When you think dive watch designs are exhausted, someone comes up with a new but sensible design. I don't mind the size, but I think you're right about them selling more if it were several millimeters smaller.
Hey Chris, Thank you for the video and all the info about it. I am living in Australia and our prices are generally higher than the US recommended retail. On Timex website it’s coming up as $625 Aud. I signed up for the email list and got 15% off. I bought it for $531 Aud. So the first buyer discount is definitely applicable for this one. Great value and I certainly wouldn’t know about it on my own , it went way under the radar. Thank you mate, appreciate it your work! Timex should thank you as well! 😊
Nice to see timex making a watch like this. Love the bsnd and crystal. Hate the cyclops and size. When will the extra large watch trend just die already. I don't want to be smacking my watch every time I use my hands. 36mm to 38mm is all anyone really needs or wants.
@ 44mm I imagine they were going for a "Dive Watch"...not a Dress Dive Watch. I have been wearing Dive watches daily for 40 years, and have owned over a dozen. 42 is my smallest, which I consider the bare minimum . My Brother & Sister are certified Divers and they told me in their circles that 44 mm, even up to 46 mm is considered normal for the Sport. Anything smaller is still legit for diving, and in the sales realm by far the most popular, but is really a "Dress Diver"...42mm does seem to be the sweet spot for a modern diver (Seiko/Citizen/Phoibos) and several micro brands.
99.9% of divers (I made that stat up) wear a dive computer on one wrist and a mechanical on the other. Because you never know, and I've never, knock on wood, had a mechanical watch fail me. Computers on the other hand....
After going through the specs I was expecting you to say it was a £500 watch but at under 500 that's amazing value for money. I want one. Good for Timex for bringing it out. 👍
Hi, Chris. I got my red Tiburon (I do like it!) and are a bit dissapointed by the luminance of the hands. During the first minute they are as bright as the indexes, but with every minute they dim faster. So after 5 minutes the hands are barely visible and the indexes are still very bright. Is it the same with your Tiburon or do I have a faulty one?
The quality looks amazing for the price!!! 44mm is perfect for me, I wouldn’t want a smaller watch unless it was a dress watch. Others may only want 40mm.
Its a Rolex style ceramic bezel and case, with a Casio Duro 12oclock marker, with the Seiko 5 handset. A bracelet would be nice. Beautiful bezel and a simple design.
I purchased this watch (red version) and really enjoy the way it feels on my wrist. Although, it's 44mm, doesn't feel large or clunky and I have slim wrists. I also think it's very fashionable - it has a nice "pop" effect. My one and only criticism is with the band (see 7:30 description). When you slide the band (excess) underneath, I have a hard time trying to get it all the way through; therefore, the band bunches up between the keeper and the slot. Chris, I noticed that you are using the 5th punch hole and I use the 1st punch hole.
Chris, great review. I like this watch. I have the Auto Navi Timer it reminds me of it. Timex has been improving their watches. Lets split the difference, 41mm!
Just received mine. Looks good, even on a small 6in wrist. You might think it would look goofy but no, it sits well on the wrist. The silicon band is not bad, but really not my first choice. Lume is good: still visible after a few hours and it reloads quickly as soon as a little light is available. As mentioned, the rotor is quite loud when moving the wrist. And accuracy, in this instance, is unfortunately not great. It is quick by about 30 seconds per day. I'll check if Timex can either adjust it or send me another one that’s properly adjusted. To be continued…
So tempted to try it out but I have a small 6.25” wrist and a 40-42mm is usually edge of comfort zone…any bigger and looks kindof silly with the lugs hanging off the edges of my wrist. Which colour did you go with?
@@frederickcheng351 I had the black one. Returned it in the end: expected better accuracy and coherent lume at this price point: dial markers stay lit for hours… but the hands disappear after about 30 minutes. Time becomes unreadable after 30 minutes in the dark. At least Timex Canada return policy is ok: it covers the shipping. So, you can buy ir, try it on for size, then return it if it is too large or does not fit. It sat well on my 6inch wrist: lugs did not hang off the edges. But everyone’s morphology is different. Good luck with QC if you buy it, I hope you'll get a well-regulated one.
Seems outstanding value for money. My only criticism is the brightness of the lume on the hands. However, I've decided to treat myself for Xmas. Got a reasonable price too, equivalent to $340, including 20% taxes. I did a bit of research on the movement and it is a Miyota(Citizen)8. Thanks Chris, for bringing this watch to my, and others, attention. 0:47 UPDATE Watch has arrived and overall I'm very pleased with it. Just 2 minor criticisms:- I. The optic over the date is redundant. If anything it makes the date more difficult to read. 2. The fixture on the strap is over complicated and unnecessarily time consuming. Why try to reinvent the wheel? Since posting the above I've now replaced the Timex strap with a standard fitting. Maybe it's just me but I found the Timex fitting too frustrating.
I'm a Timex fan but the cost of over $300 is a little high considering I just purchased a Citizen pro diver for $244. I also have the Casio Duro which is rated for 200 meters, $70. Then the Invector Pro diver watch for $60, have all three and like all three.
Nice watch border line on size though, Would be nice if it was iso too. Also would it scratch and show up etc. My first watch was a Timex I remember then getting a indigo night light version in the 90"s I currently have 3 Inc the weekender. They can only get better esp if they listen to the customers and reviews etc
Good review... Not a fan of Timex. And I had a LOT of them growing up. They NEVER lived up to the slogan “It takes a licking and keeps on ticking". Color wise I like the Blue/Black(at least in photos)... and they are $499 CND. Not going on my X-Mas list though How can they not mention if there is saphire for the display(which there really isn't anything to see), or what the material is for the insert?
Trouble is, you can't set the price you'd like. Seems to me that all watches now are overpriced. You just have to try and buy one in the less overpriced bracket and I think this is such.
I do not have problems with the movement, I just do not think that it is particularly attractive and it is possible to use a very nicely finished case back.@@meijiturtle3814
44mm. No. Red strap No. Price No. I wonder what their cost per unit is. Why does this need a display case back for that movement? Could this possibly be better than a San Martin at this price?
i think the lack of dial text makes it look cheap, if they would have added an applied logo at least it would give it SOMETHING, but also the greenish yellow lume with the red looks weird @@meijiturtle3814
Yup, too big, no sapphire crystal, a hideous cyclops, hands and indices don’t colour match and no ISO6425 certification (they did a shock resistance ISO1413 instead). For the $500 CAD they’re asking for this watch there’s way better offerings out there.
Timex is not something that I would call a good watch brand. I thought in the 80's my Ironman watch was a g shock. Push the two front buttons and they fly past you or your face. Garbage product. My seiko tank is fine. My casio is g. Timex is fluff. It too late for me to consider this as a well made watch. I think it is shit. Made with shit. I can buy a better watch elsewhere. Thank you Chris. Lie to me 30 years ago when I bought your "tough" watch. Ironman garbage. Oh i remember bad purchases and will never make the same mistake twice.
Finally a real diver from them and still under 500 bucks. Can't beat that.
Great value for sure. I feel Timex needs to promote all their watches as much as they promote their collaborations, which in turn sell out within hours.
Good to see Timex making these moves! Wearing my vintage Timex 47970 Skindiver from the 70's.
Timex really needs to promote this and not count on watchcris to do all the heavy lifting 😀 one question- Timex refers to a ceramic lunette on their website. What the heck is that? Apparently a lunette is a crescent or half moon shape and refers to architecture. Doesn't really sound like bezel.
Lunette is french for bezel in horologie.
@@ichimango8063 Thanks for that. You would think Timex could be a little more clear on their website.
Technically speaking a lunette is a bezel that does not move, i.e. a fixed bezel - like the Explorer II for instance.
Good thing Timex isn't technically correct in their description. A fixed bezel would be a tragic mistake.@@filmaelculdetomare
I was on the fence about a few dive watches $500 and under. I ended up with the Timex based on this review. Great looking watch and lots of compliments. People could not believe it was a Timex. It doesn't seem as large as some people think, I have a 7.5 wrist and it still sits in between my wrist width.
Timex making a "legit" dive watch nice. They should have ISO Certified it as well haha. 44mm is a big watch. I agree at 40mm this thing would sell very well. Hopefully this is just the beginning. Timex has been doing some great things.
I swear I looked at that name Tiburón five times before I got it. My brain kept seeing "Tourbillion"!!
Well done Timex. Finally an automatic from Timex without QC issues. I owned three Timex watches all made in the Philippines including an Automatic all broke within two years. I just hope this is a new beginning for a durable watch.. Nice review Cris.
Timex just sells the brand. Poor quality.
👍👍👍 The Best Timex Tiburon Automatic Dive Watch introduce by Watch Chris 👍👍👍
Hiding "Automatic 200 Meter" on the bottom is really smart. Less is more (unless you work for Casio). Looking forward to a 39mm version.
Finally a good size watch. I'm interested. Thank you for the review.
Great! Okay Timex expand on this series and make it better. We need this! I want to come back to Timex.
That is an attractive watch. When you think dive watch designs are exhausted, someone comes up with a new but sensible design. I don't mind the size, but I think you're right about them selling more if it were several millimeters smaller.
I mean, I always want Timex to do somewhat real dive watch for a long time, now this is time!
Hey Chris, Thank you for the video and all the info about it. I am living in Australia and our prices are generally higher than the US recommended retail. On Timex website it’s coming up as $625 Aud. I signed up for the email list and got 15% off. I bought it for $531 Aud. So the first buyer discount is definitely applicable for this one. Great value and I certainly wouldn’t know about it on my own , it went way under the radar. Thank you mate, appreciate it your work! Timex should thank you as well! 😊
Nice to see timex making a watch like this. Love the bsnd and crystal. Hate the cyclops and size. When will the extra large watch trend just die already. I don't want to be smacking my watch every time I use my hands. 36mm to 38mm is all anyone really needs or wants.
It’s a dive watch meant to be seen under water and placed over a wet suite not a desk queen 😂
Yeah that's why it needs a date with a cyclops @@jadencay7636
@ 44mm I imagine they were going for a "Dive Watch"...not a Dress Dive Watch. I have been wearing Dive watches daily for 40 years, and have owned over a dozen. 42 is my smallest, which I consider the bare minimum . My Brother & Sister are certified Divers and they told me in their circles that 44 mm, even up to 46 mm is considered normal for the Sport. Anything smaller is still legit for diving, and in the sales realm by far the most popular, but is really a "Dress Diver"...42mm does seem to be the sweet spot for a modern diver (Seiko/Citizen/Phoibos) and several micro brands.
Really? There are actual divers out there in 2023 that still rely on mechanical dive watches?
99.9% of divers (I made that stat up) wear a dive computer on one wrist and a mechanical on the other. Because you never know, and I've never, knock on wood, had a mechanical watch fail me. Computers on the other hand....
Great looking watch! Size if perfect but I’d prefer that case with a black strap.
I agree, the black strap would look better on this watch.
After going through the specs I was expecting you to say it was a £500 watch but at under 500 that's amazing value for money. I want one. Good for Timex for bringing it out. 👍
Thanks for watching!
@WatchChris great channel mate. Keep up the good work
It is only an 8 series movement so 500 would be way too much.
Ist das Gehäuse wirklich 44cm ? Ich schaue mir die Uhr mit der blauen Lünette gerade an und in der Beschreibung steht Gehäusedurchmesser 42 cm. 🤯
Chris, you’re right, I’d get one if they make a 40. Looks great and nice specs. 👍🏼
Hi, Chris. I got my red Tiburon (I do like it!) and are a bit dissapointed by the luminance of the hands. During the first minute they are as bright as the indexes, but with every minute they dim faster. So after 5 minutes the hands are barely visible and the indexes are still very bright. Is it the same with your Tiburon or do I have a faulty one?
Got mine! The black version. Love it. Actually got a good deal on Amazon. Under list.
I let out a loud "oh, sh*t" when you I heard that bezel action. That is crazy nice!! Wha wha whaaaaa!?!?!?
The quality looks amazing for the price!!! 44mm is perfect for me, I wouldn’t want a smaller watch unless it was a dress watch. Others may only want 40mm.
Attention to detail instead of cost cutting, I must say I'm impressed.
Its a Rolex style ceramic bezel and case, with a Casio Duro 12oclock marker, with the Seiko 5 handset. A bracelet would be nice. Beautiful bezel and a simple design.
I purchased this watch (red version) and really enjoy the way it feels on my wrist. Although, it's 44mm, doesn't feel large or clunky and I have slim wrists. I also think it's very fashionable - it has a nice "pop" effect. My one and only criticism is with the band (see 7:30 description). When you slide the band (excess) underneath, I have a hard time trying to get it all the way through; therefore, the band bunches up between the keeper and the slot. Chris, I noticed that you are using the 5th punch hole and I use the 1st punch hole.
Chris, great review. I like this watch. I have the Auto Navi Timer it reminds me of it. Timex has been improving their watches. Lets split the difference, 41mm!
Great video. Congratulations. Your accent is very familiar to me. Are you brazilian or portuguese? Hugs from Brazil. God bless you
Just received mine. Looks good, even on a small 6in wrist. You might think it would look goofy but no, it sits well on the wrist. The silicon band is not bad, but really not my first choice. Lume is good: still visible after a few hours and it reloads quickly as soon as a little light is available. As mentioned, the rotor is quite loud when moving the wrist. And accuracy, in this instance, is unfortunately not great. It is quick by about 30 seconds per day. I'll check if Timex can either adjust it or send me another one that’s properly adjusted. To be continued…
So tempted to try it out but I have a small 6.25” wrist and a 40-42mm is usually edge of comfort zone…any bigger and looks kindof silly with the lugs hanging off the edges of my wrist. Which colour did you go with?
@@frederickcheng351 I had the black one. Returned it in the end: expected better accuracy and coherent lume at this price point: dial markers stay lit for hours… but the hands disappear after about 30 minutes. Time becomes unreadable after 30 minutes in the dark. At least Timex Canada return policy is ok: it covers the shipping. So, you can buy ir, try it on for size, then return it if it is too large or does not fit. It sat well on my 6inch wrist: lugs did not hang off the edges. But everyone’s morphology is different. Good luck with QC if you buy it, I hope you'll get a well-regulated one.
Seems outstanding value for money. My only criticism is the brightness of the lume on the hands. However, I've decided to treat myself for Xmas. Got a reasonable price too, equivalent to $340, including 20% taxes.
I did a bit of research on the movement and it is a Miyota(Citizen)8.
Thanks Chris, for bringing this watch to my, and others, attention. 0:47
UPDATE
Watch has arrived and overall I'm very pleased with it.
Just 2 minor criticisms:-
I. The optic over the date is redundant. If anything it makes the date more difficult to read.
2. The fixture on the strap is over complicated and unnecessarily time consuming. Why try to reinvent the wheel?
Since posting the above I've now replaced the Timex strap with a standard fitting. Maybe it's just me but I found the Timex fitting too frustrating.
To me the size is perfect I love 42 ish diameter. Timex is killing it
Wow. This vid just explained the Van Halen Diver Down album cover to me. Nice watch too although a tad big for my taste.
I have the blue one. I really like it so far, but the lume is the only part that I wish was a bit better.
This would have been in my cart if it didn't use a 8000 series movement, but for the price, it is a solid buy.
I'm a Timex fan but the cost of over $300 is a little high considering I just purchased a Citizen pro diver for $244. I also have the Casio Duro which is rated for 200 meters, $70. Then the Invector Pro diver watch for $60, have all three and like all three.
Great brand. Very nice model but wish it were 41mm. For a diver I would go with solid caseback and Indigo, which is much better than lum.
CHRIS I WOULD NOT MIND HAVING ONE!!!!!!
When the 40mm comes out I’m 💯 getting it
Chris let's split the difference. Make it 41mm, add a 9 series movement and charge 50 bucks more.... .killer!
Nice watch border line on size though,
Would be nice if it was iso too. Also would it scratch and show up etc.
My first watch was a Timex I remember then getting a indigo night light version in the 90"s
I currently have 3 Inc the weekender.
They can only get better esp if they listen to the customers and reviews etc
Anyone know what the strap length is? I’ve got an 8 inch wrist and I’m wondering if it will fit. Thanks.
As pretty much everybody says, offer it in stainless and 39-42mm and bracelet and it would be a huge hit.
NO NOT EVERYBODY. Speak for yourself.
Nice watch. Is the rotor loud on this model?
that is beautiful...
The hands are a direct knock off of Vintage Seiko. Good effort by Timex.
Just ordered mine.
Finally…Thank you Timex
Impress with all of inovation they have done, but not on the 44mm dimension.
Timex looked like it has redeemed itself. They have been pretty lackluster!
I might buy this. Got a bronze and a steel piece and my skx so a black one would fit well. Especially after I sold my certina ds ph200 blacked out.
I have this and the only bad thing is the lume on the hands.
Its perfect but they need to decrease the size to 41 to 42 mm and add a good metal bracelet.
Good review... Not a fan of Timex. And I had a LOT of them growing up.
They NEVER lived up to the slogan “It takes a licking and keeps on ticking".
Color wise I like the Blue/Black(at least in photos)... and they are $499 CND. Not going on my X-Mas list though
How can they not mention if there is saphire for the display(which there really isn't anything to see), or what the material is for the insert?
44mm? Phew, for a minute there, I was regretting my Blackbay 58 purchase
I think the Timex & Hodinkee skindiver is the best Timex .
I would like to buy this strap separately but for sure its more than 20mm width
No. It's not larger. I bought the watch. Definitely 20mm.
MAMACOO 's watch really surprises me！
Wonderful watch
Seiko really needs to up their game. Their pricing is too high for what they offer, even though we all know no one buys them for msrp.
Excellent
I don't like the diver dkwn flag on the diak but otherwise, I'd want one.
Good review Sir 💁🇩🇪
I wonder if the rotor is loud since this movement is based on the Miyota 8215
It is loud when moving the wrist, ok when just ticking.
have u seen their new deep water?
The specifications of this watch prove to me that Seiko's are basically screw jobs.
Swatch should start being concerned with the all the new and reissues coming out of Timex. They are certainly not one dimensional(moonswatch anyone).
How about $110 for a Simpson's Swatch that looks like a $10 kids watch from Walmart?
The Seiko 5 movement is much better than this cheap movement by Miyota. I wish they used the 9000 series high beat instead.
Thanks for the comment
Awsome
Something feels familiar here… (Seiko)
Is it iso diver certified?
Seems so. Second hand has lume, the hour marker at 3 and the ceramic bezel insert does too... so I'm thinking it might be..?
Looks great but way too big. Should be 42 MAX! MAX
Nice
44M Too Big for majority of guy's
40M the sweet spot and no more than $250
Trouble is, you can't set the price you'd like. Seems to me that all watches now are overpriced. You just have to try and buy one in the less overpriced bracket and I think this is such.
King Turtle hands and markers.
44mm? Purchased!
I wish it was 42 mm like the seiko 5
Nice video
Shame the indices and hands are different colours.
Agreed. The hands would be better with more lume.
Haha! I stopped watching at 44mm.
Yeah, I was a little disheartened by that as well, given all the specs.
That’s the best size for a watch like that
Looks and wears smaller than 44mm, certainly with the dark model which is quite understated.
Hahaha no one cares what you think
Love it all other than 44 m 😢
Tiburon means Shark in Spanish
Too big and the strap is not suitable for diving without a second security clasp. Seiko won’t be worried by this effort.
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Isn't that basically a Seiko turtle rip off ??
Needs a solid case back to hide that movement.
Why?
OK, it's not Rolex but it's perfectly acceptable.
I do not have problems with the movement, I just do not think that it is particularly attractive and it is possible to use a very nicely finished case back.@@meijiturtle3814
44mm. No. Red strap No. Price No. I wonder what their cost per unit is. Why does this need a display case back for that movement? Could this possibly be better than a San Martin at this price?
Bargain!
For £320 clicking on your link i can buy a far better watch than this and have done many times over.
they somehow just make it always still look cheap, should've at least had an applied logo
I've purchased one. Definitely doesn't look cheap. Has a quality finish and, overall , an understated appearance.
i think the lack of dial text makes it look cheap, if they would have added an applied logo at least it would give it SOMETHING, but also the greenish yellow lume with the red looks weird @@meijiturtle3814
NOT under $300, but $349.
Its under $300 if you apply the 15% discount
I ordered mine today from Amazon for €299.
Just way too big
Yup, too big, no sapphire crystal, a hideous cyclops, hands and indices don’t colour match and no ISO6425 certification (they did a shock resistance ISO1413 instead). For the $500 CAD they’re asking for this watch there’s way better offerings out there.
I would pay 12 dollars for this.
I especially like the ready access battery compartment.
? It's an automatic.
@@meijiturtle3814 So what’s the battery for?
Faltu jinis purai baje
You lost me at the 44mm and cyclops - blahhh
Timex is not something that I would call a good watch brand.
I thought in the 80's my Ironman watch was a g shock.
Push the two front buttons and they fly past you or your face. Garbage product. My seiko tank is fine. My casio is g.
Timex is fluff.
It too late for me to consider this as a well made watch. I think it is shit. Made with shit.
I can buy a better watch elsewhere.
Thank you Chris.
Lie to me 30 years ago when I bought your "tough" watch.
Ironman garbage.
Oh i remember bad purchases and will never make the same mistake twice.
😂😂 timex is garbage watch.
Thanks for the comment