I have a soft spot for Timex as it was my first watch, my dad gave me a mechanical Timex on a Speidel bracelet when I was 10. That got me into watches! This watch you reviewed looks good, is the right size, but it is overpriced, especially with a cheap Chinese movement. The short hands don't bother me. A better alternative would be a Vaer, very well made and an honest, American company run by two nice guys. I have a Timex Expedition Scout quartz, cost $35 and has been a great watch. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Josh. Great review my friend. In my opinion for $250 I like to see a Japanese movement and better lume. I'm also in agreement about the hands, like to see them a bit longer. Timex seems to be putting out some overall nice watches just a bit short of what would be otherwise great pieces. Thank you again and have a wonderful weekend.
Great review! I really like this watch and like that Timex is putting out stuff like this. But for the same price you can get the Bulova version with a Miyota movement.
Chinese doesn’t always mean cheap. This is alot of watch for the price I think. Anything comparable from a big name brand would be twice as much. That’s blue really does look nice
You’re getting a lot of watch for 229. Any other watch that comes from a big brand-name that is comparable to this watch would cost way more such as the Hamilton. you’re getting a mechanical watch with sapphire crystal for 229 that’s pretty damn good.
As far as alternative, I would easily pay much less for the Timex expedition scout (which I have) which has the exact same dial, and a better seconds hand that is accent coloured as well as proper length. Literally the same dial, for 200 less just a quartz movement. And the one I have hits all the markers…..for an auto, the Seiko SNZG13 is a great auto, but it’s 42 mm so might be too large for some as a field
The a Khaki mechanical has similar dimensions with the hands in comparison with this one. While $200+ might be a bit high, for the value you are getting the price is fair.
I just purchased this watch I have a number of field watches. I was able to buy this at Jomashop for $99. Anytime I can buy a watch at that price point with 100 meters WR and a Saphire Crystal I will do it. I also. Have a 36 mm Bulova automatic A1 style military watch but that was $299. I also have an Islander 42 mm automatic field watch for $139 with screw down crown, Saphire crystal, 100 meters water resistance. This one has excellent lume and no writing on the dial as was appropriate for WW2 field watches . I think my favorite is the Islander watch followed by the Timex and finally the Bulova.
I don't mind the hands, they could be a little longer. I love the blue color it's a beauty. It's definitely overpriced though, and I really wish It had a date window. Still a good watch, Ill pick one up soon
Great review. Glad you pointed out the hand length. And yes, disappointing lume from the company that pioneered lume technology with the Indiglo. You saved me a purchase that I probably would have regretted.
@@ZeeIndian123I just got one off of Amazon for $100 but it says the movement was made in Japan and the strap was made in china. It seems pretty nice so far
Handset doesn’t bother me too much with the exception of the seconds hand, it is noticeably stubby. The movement disappoints me, I would have figured it to be a miyota auto like other Timex autos, and this factor makes the price point of north of 200 a little steep. I agree, around $150 perhaps $175 would be a better price for this one. Great video as always m8, God bless and happy new year!
Great review, I agree about the hands look a bit too short. I personally think Timex got it right with the 36mm Mk1 mechanical, it's a really nice field watch. My mk1 has the same Chinese movement which keeps good time at +10 seconds a day.
Thanks for the review. The same watch with solar powered is about 60$ cheaper. But I would like to know what are your alternatives for a field watch with sapphire crystal and stainless steel around 200$. I'm looking for one. Thanks.
Hello and thanks for watching! Thats a hard question! There are so many options out there in the field watch realm. If you're looking for great specs for as little money as possible, I would check out what's available on AliExpress.
I recently bought one in the UK for under £100, and at that price they're worth the money but I certainly wouldn't pay RRP (£209). Time keeping isn't great (mine gained a minute in 3 days) and you have to be careful setting the time as the minute hand is likely to jump. The solar version is a better watch and only costs £145, but for me is slightly too big at 41mm.
@@WesWatchRoom I did reply yesterday but it appears to have been removed. If you search you'll see it for £135. I had a discount code which brought the price down to just under £100.
I don’t know. For only 100 bucks more you get a Hamilton field mechanical. And at retail, you can get the new seiko. I think it’s a missed opportunity for timex
I'd save up and buy something that lasts, and whose internal parts I know more about. No Chinese movement. I'd much prefer to spend more money on something I cherish for a lifetime than spend less on something that I'm meh about in a few days. Saving up for a Hamilton.
I'd like to support an American watch company but Timex seems to fall short. Whether it be the price, the lack of quality materials, lack of water resistance, or the use of Chinese movements...Timex misses the mark. Don't misunderstand; for the price, features, build quality and technical specifications, the Timex Iron Man is the best in athletic/tool watches. I've owned several, and will always recommend it.✌🏽👍🏽
Is too expensive for having a Chinese movement. Hands should be longer. For around $200, there is an Islander Field watch with a Seiko automatic movement. For under $300, Seiko themselves have the new 5 Field watch. For about $100 more Grey market, you can get the Hamilton khaki Mechanical.
Yup. I’m with you on the hammy and the new seiko. Let’s wait and see how these will sell after a year or two in the market. At 100-150 it might be a good piece
Yeah the loom isn't good on any Timex. They need to start using the good stuff!! At this price point that should be a given.. I have this watch in the white dial. I really love the size of it and that it's a sapphire crystal. The hands are a bit too short. I would prefer straight loomed hands a couple mm longer. The crown IS really hard to pull out. It's also a bit fast-about 15-20s/day I think. Too much IMO.
@@TheTownWatchI’ve regulated mine down to +6-7sec/day and .2 beat error… keeps good time. I think it’s a Chinese seagull movement. It’s not great to regulate either.. both adjustments move so to get the rate right you have to also stabilize the beat adjustment arm and vise versa.. a real pain.. if Hamilton would make their kakai with a flat sapphire I would definitely buy that!. Also, if Timex would put a better movement and hands in this watch, like a seiko movement I would buy that as well..
I take my glock to any timex ....i have a instinct to hate this brand like a enemy....why? Not sure just do .... . timex field watches look ok feel cheap ....my 2cents ..
2 years later and Jomashop is selling this model for $89.99 usd
I have a soft spot for Timex as it was my first watch, my dad gave me a mechanical Timex on a Speidel bracelet when I was 10. That got me into watches! This watch you reviewed looks good, is the right size, but it is overpriced, especially with a cheap Chinese movement. The short hands don't bother me. A better alternative would be a Vaer, very well made and an honest, American company run by two nice guys. I have a Timex Expedition Scout quartz, cost $35 and has been a great watch. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Josh. Great review my friend. In my opinion for $250 I like to see a Japanese movement and better lume. I'm also in agreement about the hands, like to see them a bit longer.
Timex seems to be putting out some overall nice watches just a bit short of what would be otherwise great pieces. Thank you again and have a wonderful weekend.
Great review! I really like this watch and like that Timex is putting out stuff like this. But for the same price you can get the Bulova version with a Miyota movement.
That's a Seagull movement. Pretty solid, actually
Chinese doesn’t always mean cheap. This is alot of watch for the price I think. Anything comparable from a big name brand would be twice as much. That’s blue really does look nice
Don't think its quite worth what they are asking but its a pretty cool watch. Thanks for sharing. Happy new year and all the best for this one.
Nice review. I think you hit the mark with the points made on the pros and cons.
Thanks my friend!
I agree with you on the hand set.
Citizen does that on almost all their watches and it doesn't look good.
Thanks for watching!
The handset doesn’t phase me in the least but the price does. I agree it is a bit much. You could get an Islander or even an Ark from SWC.
Thanks for watching buddy! I agree there are better field watches out there for better prices!
You’re getting a lot of watch for 229. Any other watch that comes from a big brand-name that is comparable to this watch would cost way more such as the Hamilton. you’re getting a mechanical watch with sapphire crystal for 229 that’s pretty damn good.
I need this one
Agree on the hands set as for myself I will be changing them to something more to my liking.
Nice! Thanks for watching!
As far as alternative, I would easily pay much less for the Timex expedition scout (which I have) which has the exact same dial, and a better seconds hand that is accent coloured as well as proper length. Literally the same dial, for 200 less just a quartz movement. And the one I have hits all the markers…..for an auto, the Seiko SNZG13 is a great auto, but it’s 42 mm so might be too large for some as a field
The a Khaki mechanical has similar dimensions with the hands in comparison with this one. While $200+ might be a bit high, for the value you are getting the price is fair.
Happy new year!
Happy New Year Manus!
I just purchased this watch I have a number of field watches. I was able to buy this at Jomashop for $99. Anytime I can buy a watch at that price point with 100 meters WR and a Saphire Crystal I will do it. I also. Have a 36 mm Bulova automatic A1 style military watch but that was $299. I also have an Islander 42 mm automatic field watch for $139 with screw down crown, Saphire crystal, 100 meters water resistance. This one has excellent lume and no writing on the dial as was appropriate for WW2 field watches . I think my favorite is the Islander watch followed by the Timex and finally the Bulova.
I don't mind the hands, they could be a little longer. I love the blue color it's a beauty. It's definitely overpriced though, and I really wish It had a date window. Still a good watch, Ill pick one up soon
I haven't worn it since I reviewed it months ago. I think that says a lot.
Great review. Glad you pointed out the hand length. And yes, disappointing lume from the company that pioneered lume technology with the Indiglo.
You saved me a purchase that I probably would have regretted.
I like this one
I just bought that same watch today for $94, for that price it is incredible.
Where did you buy it from?
@@ZeeIndian123I just got one off of Amazon for $100 but it says the movement was made in Japan and the strap was made in china. It seems pretty nice so far
Handset doesn’t bother me too much with the exception of the seconds hand, it is noticeably stubby. The movement disappoints me, I would have figured it to be a miyota auto like other Timex autos, and this factor makes the price point of north of 200 a little steep. I agree, around $150 perhaps $175 would be a better price for this one. Great video as always m8, God bless and happy new year!
Great review, I agree about the hands look a bit too short. I personally think Timex got it right with the 36mm Mk1 mechanical, it's a really nice field watch. My mk1 has the same Chinese movement which keeps good time at +10 seconds a day.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed!
Thanks for the review. The same watch with solar powered is about 60$ cheaper. But I would like to know what are your alternatives for a field watch with sapphire crystal and stainless steel around 200$. I'm looking for one. Thanks.
Hello and thanks for watching! Thats a hard question! There are so many options out there in the field watch realm. If you're looking for great specs for as little money as possible, I would check out what's available on AliExpress.
I recently bought one in the UK for under £100, and at that price they're worth the money but I certainly wouldn't pay RRP (£209). Time keeping isn't great (mine gained a minute in 3 days) and you have to be careful setting the time as the minute hand is likely to jump. The solar version is a better watch and only costs £145, but for me is slightly too big at 41mm.
Wow you found a good deal! I'd be interested in checking out their solar versions! Thanks for watching!
Hi Mark, whereabouts in the UK did they have this at that price, curious to know. Thanks.
@@WesWatchRoom I did reply yesterday but it appears to have been removed. If you search you'll see it for £135. I had a discount code which brought the price down to just under £100.
I don’t know. For only 100 bucks more you get a Hamilton field mechanical. And at retail, you can get the new seiko. I think it’s a missed opportunity for timex
I agree! Thanks for watching!
I'd save up and buy something that lasts, and whose internal parts I know more about. No Chinese movement. I'd much prefer to spend more money on something I cherish for a lifetime than spend less on something that I'm meh about in a few days. Saving up for a Hamilton.
Pulled the trigger on this watch but when I read the Amazon reviews, there are too much negative reviews on the movement so I cancelled it.
I'd like to support an American watch company but Timex seems to fall short. Whether it be the price, the lack of quality materials, lack of water resistance, or the use of Chinese movements...Timex misses the mark.
Don't misunderstand; for the price, features, build quality and technical specifications, the Timex Iron Man is the best in athletic/tool watches. I've owned several, and will always recommend it.✌🏽👍🏽
Great review, thanks for posting. I noticed some marks near the case near the crown, so were these scratches on the metal or just rub marks? Thanks
I believe they are rub marks. Thanks for watching!
Binge watching and your next review gives this a kicking🧐 The Seiko Imean😒
😅 Appreciate the bingeing! I'll be doing a head to head with this watch and the Seiko eventually! Stay tuned!
@@TheTownWatch rgr!
What 100m WR options are better? I can accept mechanical, automatic or quartz but only if it's solar. Under 240 USD
Good question! Thanks for watching!
It’s $55 more expensive in the uk!
Wow! Thanks for watching!
what other field watches would you recommend in the 200 to 500 price range
Hamilton is a good option. You probably can find them used for under 500$. Thanks for watching!
Is too expensive for having a Chinese movement. Hands should be longer.
For around $200, there is an Islander Field watch with a Seiko automatic movement. For under $300, Seiko themselves have the new 5 Field watch.
For about $100 more Grey market, you can get the Hamilton khaki Mechanical.
Great points! Happy new year! Thanks for watching!
Yup. I’m with you on the hammy and the new seiko. Let’s wait and see how these will sell after a year or two in the market. At 100-150 it might be a good piece
Me gusta el reloj, el problema es su manecilla de minutero y segundero, son muy cortos y eso no ayuda con la visibilidad de la hora.
Get a Boldr Venture and forget this one.
Yeah the loom isn't good on any Timex. They need to start using the good stuff!! At this price point that should be a given.. I have this watch in the white dial. I really love the size of it and that it's a sapphire crystal. The hands are a bit too short. I would prefer straight loomed hands a couple mm longer. The crown IS really hard to pull out. It's also a bit fast-about 15-20s/day I think. Too much IMO.
Thanks for watching and for the comment!
@@TheTownWatchI’ve regulated mine down to +6-7sec/day and .2 beat error… keeps good time. I think it’s a Chinese seagull movement. It’s not great to regulate either.. both adjustments move so to get the rate right you have to also stabilize the beat adjustment arm and vise versa.. a real pain.. if Hamilton would make their kakai with a flat sapphire I would definitely buy that!. Also, if Timex would put a better movement and hands in this watch, like a seiko movement I would buy that as well..
Without knowing the movement, I wouldn't buy it at a premium price.
Thanks for watching!
minute and hour hands is the minus in this watch...
Yes! Thanks for watching!
I take my glock to any timex ....i have a instinct to hate this brand like a enemy....why? Not sure just do .... . timex field watches look ok feel cheap ....my 2cents ..
Thanks for watching Jerry! Appreciate you sharing your two cents!
The hands dont bother me in the slightest but i do think they have been changed since this on the newer models...
Thanks for watching!
Guys what kind of steel is used in this watch is it 304 or 316