Timex Accomplished What Casio Couldn’t!

[@BensWatchClub]

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[@MrMadvillan]

haha im on but there are like 27 users 😅 hope more migrate from watchsiteseek and Instagram. those places are dumps, in their own unique ways.

[@georgevavoulis4758]

Timex are the best watches you can buy but just because they are so affordable people think they are junk but in reality Timex are best watches you can own

[@BillLaBrie]

$205? I’ll hold out for a sale.

[@Chriswilliams-lx9mx]

I got a Casio with the ten year battery,lost it while gardening stumbled across it again maybe 6 or 7 years later,still going 👍

[@soundknight]

Wow, that's quite amazing.

[@soundknight]

It didn't happen to be a radio controlled watch and was still perfectly in time?

[@slipnpitch1894]

My Casio G shock solar is still going strong from 2006 💪

[@luke4800]

how is it even possible to lose a watch whilst gardening

[@sindrithoreinarsson9645]

@@luke4800 that is exactly what i was wondering

[@MeTaLISaWeSoMe95]

I have one of the solar pieces. I put it outside in the sun to charge... 3 weeks ago. I entirely forgot about it. It's gone through 3 storms, one with hail. Came outside to grill some steaks. It's still ticking, and it's still in good shape. I'm impressed

[@danspencer9499]

It takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'?

[@MeTaLISaWeSoMe95]

@@danspencer9499 apparently yes XD

[@MeTaLISaWeSoMe95]

@@gilr4024 it was in direct sunlight for days on end XD

[@entertainme7523]

Didn't happen lol

[@MeTaLISaWeSoMe95]

@@entertainme7523 think what you want bud, but it definitely happened.

[@Kreska0]

You were amazing in that movie called "Split", happy for you that you decided to follow your real passion.

[@trauma4465]

Lmao 😂now now be nice

[@thursmornsunlight]

Yeah did you know he was in X men too? As professor X, before and on the wheelchair. Okay Jkjk. 😅

[@patricelargilliere4583]

I have a 25 yearl old Victorinox with that exact look,just better looking 😂 100m resistant , Sapphire without a scratch. Got it for $200 back in those days. Battery lasts about 4 to 5 years.

[@fredh8733]

i personally LOVE the loud clicking of my timex easy reader. it helps me sleep, its somehow reassuring. love your videos brother

[@carlcox7332]

I'm a weirdo too. Something I never get from a digital watch. Can actually cadence my breaths to it for a kind of meditation and helps me fall asleep when I have a lot on my mind.

[@PedroJohnston1]

IIRC Timex was also contracted to make this spec of watch for the military. They were actually required to produce it, so it's not a total homage cash grab as per other non american brands. This is a nod to their own past too.

[@daddysaku8678]

I just bought the 36 mm solar last month. Absolutely love it. With the sapphire crystal, solar movement and 100m wr it’s the perfect field watch!

[@TheCatchKa]

Same here. Love it. Just need to change the strap as the leather one is to long.

[@mmmmmmm3246]

Just bought mine. This seems like the perfect watch.

[@lefterisdetsis3032]

How is the ticking noise? Hope it doesn't exist.

[@daddysaku8678]

@@lefterisdetsis3032 it’s a pretty silent watch, only hear it tick when you hold it close to your ear

[@lefterisdetsis3032]

@@daddysaku8678 Just bought it and you are right. Thank you.

[@douglasfuentes2737]

The ticking helps me fall asleep but it does wake me up in the middle of the night half the time🤣🤣🤣 but I love Timex

[@notl33t]

I got the 36 solar and honestly, it's really, really great. It did take about 20 hrs to charge, but once it charged, its my goto looks like a field watch watch. A11 similars are my faves and grabbing one for less than $500 is a no brainer for me.

[@johnjones928]

The movements in the mechanical's are rumored to be unbranded Sea-gull hand wounds. Expensive to service but cheap to replace, not a bad spec for this kind of watch.

[@objective7042]

Some other video of the MK1, state that it's a modified ST6 with the automatic complication removed.

[@Rch_P]

I heard that they’re the same movements from Timex’s 34mm marlin. Many of which had the crowns fall out. (The Timex website review section is full of such complaints). Really a bummer for so many QC issues with these nice little mechanical pieces.

[@objective7042]

@@Rch_P That's why was hoping they would use the ST16 instead, since you can swap it with the Miyota 82XX.

[@johnjones928]

@@objective7042 I'd rather have the ST16 ((TY2806), it's a quieter movement with a bi-directional rotor.

[@bovinejoni4243]

Definitely looks like that movement to my eye.

[@TheGrenadier97]

Timex has interesting offerings in the analog field watch niche, plus, indiglo makes a lot of difference. Casio has great and useful digital watches, but i personally miss more conservative style analog models with backlight.

[@elisorrells5314]

I definitely think Indiglo is the best backlight on the market, definitely embarrasses a lot of digital casios

[@antoniotula262]

I had a Timex Expedition with a beige dial and leather strap years ago. The indiglo stopped functioning within 3yrs. I changed the battery to see if that was the problem, but it wasn't.

[@christianaviles2199]

The curiosity on that mechanical got me to me also. I ended up getting the blue dial. I seriously considered the solar as well, but decided to go mechanical. These really are decent watches for the price, with those short hands being a bit of a flaw but they still work. I think the Hamilton and Bulova Hack are probably better overall but for the price the Timex is hard to beat especially since coupons here and there can make it very well priced.

[@CivilizedWarrior]

I’ve been wanting the VWI hack for a while, but since I last looked a few years ago, the price has basically doubled. Are the new cheaper timex quartz movements really that loud? I need a new beater, and I don’t wanna pay $150-$200 for a timex lol. For that much id probably just pony up a little more for the hack. But I would like something luminous without a battery to have to replace all the time. Any other budget suggestions? I’m pretty new to watches.

[@IlluminatingWatches]

Great video. Excellent blend of entertainment and coverage of the facts! Definitely tempted by the Timex expedition north range …

[@bensouthwell1339]

I had a Timex wrist watch sixty years ago whilst at school, best watch I ever owned. After five years I lost it or had it stolen still the best even over Casio which was pretty good too.

[@ajbones4207]

BENNNNNNNN ! Never mind Timex, where is the Scametti Diver with a display case back ???

[@dustinw6342]

I just got an MK1 Mechanical on sale from Timex for $99. Absolutely wonderful for the price.

[@jean-baptistehartmann5879]

When I see Ben's luscious skull popping in the youtube newsfeed, I know its going to be a good evening.

[@nateb9768]

I find Citizens Solar powered watches to be quite busy personally. This Timex seems extremely versatile without being busy.

[@tim.iteland.9447]

Citizen atomic watches were the most accurate in the world bar none for $120

[@rossthompson5470]

I picked the blue mechanical one up last week for £135 and it looks so much better than the images online. It feels good, looks good the strap is good and keeps very good time (so far). If the movement packs up it should be cheap enough to replace. All in all it’s a very solid offering for what I paid but it’s not worth the retail price that they are asking - north of £200!

[@ass5kickin]

How did you get it for so cheap?

[@RIOT690]

Growing up in my grandparents house, the loud ticking is a welcome lullaby.

[@69stingrayman]

When I saw the release from timex I was really interested in the solar version. Thanks for the review!

[@chrisdaws5382]

I like the noise. I even bought an old mantle clock with a loud tick. It helps me go to sleep.

[@TheCatchKa]

Thanks to this video I did buy the 36mm variant and now I am in love. It feels more premium than any other Timex I have :O

[@redf7209]

Its actually better if the hands don't reach the marks on the rim. Luminous hands have a long way to go before they fulfil their promise. In the dark when glow has worn off after a few hours it can sometimes be hard to distinguish between the dial markers and the end of the hand where most glow survives. This can make it hard to decide between the hour and minute hand. The solution you found here makes it easier to distinguish between faded glows in the dark.

[@TheTownWatch]

Good stuff! I had the blue dial mechanical expedition north and liked it for the most part expect for the short hands set and unknown chines movement. I think I would definitely prefer the solar versions. Keep up the great work Ben!

[@rockvilleraven]

My Baltimore Ravens watch is a Timex, gone through 3 fabric watch bands over 5 years and still works.

[@cameraz99]

The Timex mechanical appears to have an *Incabloc* shock protected movement. 👍🏽

[@deanwaller8283]

They use a miyota

[@anothersiguy]

Your timing is impeccable. After a solid 4 years of service I dropped my Weekender face-down and the second hand popped off... RIP

[@strk350]

I own this exact 36mm Solar Timex (gifted to me ❤) and I love it not only cause of how it came to me I love it for the nice specs and resistance to it .. I've been wearing it a lot lately and long story short It feels like the toughest vintage watch ever at only 36mm case diameter (and yes is almost mute in comparison to my Expedition Scout 40mm xd) Great videos men Congrats !!

[@Edua1111]

Actually Casio made not mother of pearl variants of the A1000: the silver A1000MA-7EF (and a golden A1000MGA-5EF). A step in the good direction - still no real vintage version with stylish blue-red-black decals. And maybe some actual water resistance. So way to go.

[@jungholee7778]

I bought the silver one. They look stunning! I hope he covers them, they deserve some attention

[@fixienick]

I really like the solar version, but wish they had carried the accent-colored second-hand forward. Great video, I'll be keeping an eye out for these on sale in the coming months

[@nuhuh9893]

I actually prefer that they didn't colour accent the seconds hand. It looks cleaner in a neutral colour, and when I change the straps it won't limit my options by only being able to pair it up to match for example a red hand or a yellow one.

[@billable1861]

@@nuhuh9893good point

[@jouwenlee7829]

Appreciate the entertaining video. Didn’t aware Timex had these upgraded models until now. Thanks.

[@soundknight]

I just checked the 36mm watch out at the Japanese watch shop bic camera. It has impressed me immensely. The only problem is that they didn't produce it in a variety of colour faces. I really would love a blue 36mm, solar, screw down crown with a blue face.

[@davesherry5384]

I've a Citizen 200WR titanium militaryt sicne 2000, a Citizen 300WR Prof divers Titalium since 2004 and steel 200WR miltary since 2015. The 22 year oild is in for its first service at the moemnt, The 300WR flloded in 2014 repaired and has dived many tiem since. The steelie is justa backup. Both Titaiums have been deep and doen well, Very happy with them. Won;t be swapping.

[@zgSH4DOW]

I find Timex to be the best looking ones in the field watch class, but the hands could be better

[@Shri_V]

Before I watch the video, I have an important question - do either of these new watches have indiglo? I'm after a basic times with a decent Indiglo feature to add to the collection.

[@BensWatchClub]

Hi V, Unfortunately none of these feature Indiglo (sucks, right?). You can filter for Indiglo on the Timex website, so it might be worth trying that 👍

[@Shri_V]

@@BensWatchClub Thank you and yes that sucks, Indiglo is basically their USP. I'd have been especially thrilled if the solar quartz had it, it would have ensured it could be used without concerns of battery drain!

[@thomaspomeroy5678]

I put the 36 mm solar on a black strap, and it has become one of my favorite watches. I love the 36 mm size. I wore it into the Amazon. My Nomos campus club is daily, but I love my simple timex as well.

[@JamesWilliams-he4lb]

My wife gave me one of these this past December and I've been wearing it as my outdoors/working watch. I put it in a window for 15 minutes when she gave it to me on Christmas day and it's taken quite the "licking" since then with no issues. The power reserve isn't the absolute best from what I understand but since I'm not living in a cave, it shouldn't be an issue. It's a very good field watch, especially for the price point.

[@Azeria]

Ooh a Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical killer?!

[@tezzanewton]

Nope

[@DJ5PILLZ]

Absolutely not, only £100 or so less with a crappy Chinese movement. The mechanical watch needs to be cheaper.

[@eucitizen78]

never ever, look at this tiny chinese womans watch movemend hold by a cheep plastic keeper

[@JohnVKaravitis]

0:16 That was the dealbreaker for me with a Timex watch I bought a few years back. Jesus Christ already!

[@propopopa6869]

0:45 sorry I can't hear that song without the guy blowing his head up with the shotgun

[@luke4800]

The loud ticking noise is like the heartbeat of the watch: I love it!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Ahhhh BENS WATCH CLUB IS BACK! My fav watch youtuber.

[@WesWatchRoom]

Not bad timex not bad. The mechanical is one I'd opt for if I didn't have the Hamilton already - no sense in having two very similar watches. But props to them for stepping up the quality here. For it's price I grabbed the mechanical pre-owned so it's solid if not spectacular. The only questionable thing is that movement. Surely there are better alternatives than that. Great work mate

[@twyx6928]

I have the 36mm pvd one. It's a neat watch, which deserves more attention.

[@CatBroiler]

Pretty sure that's one of the Seagull handwinders made for women's watches. Can't remember the cal. number. Edit: It's a Seagull TY6DSK, but with a non-skeletonized mainspring barrel, and some engravings around the movement (pretty sure that's a factory option). These are around £10, give or take, I think. These are okay usually, you can expect them to keep going for a couple years.

[@OnlyMe-mt7zb]

Im pretty sure the giant hole you mention in the end is normal. I've seen that in a different watch. I think it's there to remove the bezel.

[@jordanburns7535]

I keep my quartz timex hidden in my sock drawer as they are so freaking loud but I love them.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Great review Ben, I thought the predator was gonna take you out! I really like these Timex you shared, especially the solar. Cheers mate!

[@johnray2816]

I purchased September 22, 2020 Timex Unisex T2N647 Weekender 38mm Black Nylon Slip-Thru Strap Watch. It is sturdy and has no oxidation. BUT THAT TICKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UGH I love the canvas band and its water resistance - I am an RN and my watched does, as the old ad campaign says, "Takes a lickin' and keeps on ticking". TICKING though.......

[@TheWilferch]

36mm version of this new solar Timex ( vs their 41mm version) ....has no date window. Don't know why it's so tough to find a solar field watch, 36-40mm, hacking, with date, 100m WR, screw down crown AND rotating bezel. With all the ridiculous and often "latest style trends" types of watches available from everyone.....this combo for some reason can't be found. So far, my slightly modded Citizen Chandler, BM-8180-O3e fits best......but with compromises...

[@vo1non]

I spent 85 bucks for my solar titanium Citizen watch almost 10 years ago, and it’s still reliable and accurate.

[@genghiskhan7041]

The Weekender is a beautiful watch. I got one as a reward from work and it arrived at my house, new in the box, broken.

[@ouwle6618]

Just got the solar version with textured black dial and oh boy do i love it

[@primecontent]

I have 41mm solar TW2V03600JR version (brown/blue). I love it. This is my summer tool watch, I use often in pools or saunas! Btw the readability in the water is better as outside. The eco-leather is durable, but need few weeks as will be soften.

[@brandondacquisto8514]

I’ve been following that Post Solar since they came out. The entire new upgraded Expedition line has been excluded from every discount they’ve put out.

[@winstonlanda7731]

Ben! Thanks for providing honest, impartial, and comprehensive watch information for the community. If you were a thrash metal band, you'd be Megadeth. Thanks!

[@JogieGlenMait16]

I had a timex expedition before but i corroded the heck out of the brass case and crown. It was a great watch though. Indiglo is something I still miss.

[@ekapris7880]

Great intro :D fantastic screen playing

[@AnOdinaryReaper]

I’ve been wearing my expedition watch for years and I’m wearing it now hahah, it’s been in the ocean. In the woods. Banged around at work. Thrown around by a baby, beat up and loved. If I replaced the straps youd be surprised how new it’d look even without cleaning 🤣 good watches 💯

[@el_puma_real]

Reminds me of my gone (but not forgotten) Seiko 5 SNGZ07J1. I love this particular field watch look, and I'm glad it's available in different variants from Timex. BTW I'm one of those weirdos who doesn't mind the ticking of a watch, I find it quite soothing.

[@AndrewPrinster]

I received that exact weekender you started off with a month ago, It's in my regular rotation. I might be one of the few who enjoy hearing the watch ticking away. Now that Expedition North Mechanical has my eye.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

My brother Ben killing it once again 👏

[@Akalipt0s]

oh nice! you have some videos for watches inside your advert video!

[@Shpeil]

Apart from the insertion of the word "Post", I'm struggling to see how the solar differs from the 36mm Expedition North Field Solar that I bought last year.

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

I was hoping to get in the Expedition that they post everywhere, looks like something out of a Rambo movie! Wish they'd drop a solid discount on them, you know I love a good deal

[@RP-kr2mg]

The beige with Indiglo?

[@randomanon7040]

I like the ticking it's quaint and reminds me of my great grandmothers old clock.

[@thomaspomeroy5678]

I really like my 36 mm black expedition. It has become one of my favorite watches.

[@Faenwolf]

Citizen solar watches are said to be more reliable, especially under artificial light. Any info on that? Also: why no lumed numbers? I know, hamilton does not do them on the comparable model, but still…

[@UNSCPILOT]

I have a little hydroponics unit for some small herbs and other plants beside my watch box, keeps my cheap solar Blue resin timex expedition and my solar Gshock charged just fine, a decently bright lamp by your box (if it has a glass top, which mostly seems common should be plenty) At worst maybe just keep them by a window, if that's not enough than it's probably not working that well to begin with. Have yet to get a solar citizen though so I can't compare

[@moorwatch9654]

Great video, for me its either the Hamilton or a budget alternative is a field watch from Long Island watch ‘nuff said

[@AliAhmed-ez2zy]

Hi! Real quickly wanted to ask since you didn't touch this in the review... how's the lume on these watches? I'm considering buying one of these and nighttime legibility is pretty important to me

[@caeserromero3013]

I own a genuine Timex digital watch, but it has a Casio strap. I had 2 Casio digital watches 2005-7 and both died after less than a year and wouldn't even work properly with replacement batteries. So I bought a Timex with the twist a flex strap. Strap was pretty bad and fell apart after 2 years so I replaced with one of the Casio straps. I've had the Timex since 2008. It's on its 5th battery but still works great. I'm proud to own a genuine Timex ☺

[@canelogolovkin1314]

Yay finally a review on the new Timex post field solar watches. Much love from the Philippines!

[@leonmilner9994]

Expedition is a solid watch though too. Very loud when sleeping but quiet in the daytime! Strap could be a bit better too.

[@kerkiraz]

I remember saving my paperboy money and buying my first Timex watch from the shop I delivered to back in 1979.

[@rafslotwinski9698]

I consider the PULSAR (by SEIKO) Solar, which looks almost identical to the TIMEX Solar you showed here, to represent much better value, as it i generally available (new) for under £50. I wear mine on a Milano style mesh bracelet (looks great!). I am very fond of solar / EcoDrive watches in general - and have 8 models from Citizen, Seiko, Pulsar and Casio in my collection of (about) 30 watches. However, I also have battery Quartz (analog and digital), Kinetic Quartz, Automatic Mechanical and wind-up Mechanical. Solars are probably the easiest to live with.

[@chicagotypewriter2094]

Makes sense! However, I think (not 100% certain) that Pulsar is only really available in the UK, whereas Timex is global!

[@dertgild]

Hey a few years ago you used an antibalding roller and said you'd give updates later. Did it work?

[@vezeris]

I have one of the first weekenders and it has steel case. Great watch! New straps give it a completely different look. I have to leave it in the other room when I go to sleep though.

[@danrussell_official]

Plz do a video on the shinola runwell ☺️

[@robertsontirado4478]

I like the ticking sound.

[@vintagewatches-pk]

I love military dial watches

[@davidnorth9390]

This is a really clever, enjoyable production!

[@bogdan1207]

Why is everyone complaining about the ticking? I like the ticking :/

[@giannipolini2544]

Mmm...I'm wondering how solar watches are reliable here in UK. I mean..any reviews about "charge" reliability? Would I be "stuck" on remember to charge the watch? Thanks

[@HELLO-iq5rb]

The tick is the biggest selling point for me. 😁

[@tonyphillips8726]

It is a gorgeous watch, but I could not handle the ticking, and the second hand not hitting the markers really annoyed me. I sold mine.

[@danulevant]

So ben, I'm curious. What's the movement of the 41mm solar one?

[@hugowasalreadytaken]

Hey man, thanks for the cool video! I've recently gotten into watches, and am now looking to buy my first proper watch. I was hoping you or someone in the comment section could give me some suggestions from personal experience. I want this watch to stay with me and keep functioning properly I thought I'd buy an automatic watch, with sapphire glass and 10 bar of water resistance (or higher), for around 300 euro/dollars (but I would go up to 500 should I really like the watch). So far I've set my sights on a Citizen NH9120, since on paper it has all the specs I want, looks cool and has a cool titanium coating. But there are little to no reviews or videos on the internet I've been able to find, so there's not an easy way for me to check whether the good specs on paper are as good as they seem. Does anyone have any experience with this watch or another one that checks the boxes that they would really like to recommend?

[@chohan33]

Is the Field Post Solar shown on your wrist during the video a 36mm? Thanks

[@ericpham5198]

I had fortunate to had used 3 citizen eco drive but now a new timex at much lower cost are much more happier

[@JerryRea]

Times watches are the only brand watch that my father owned and I inherited his last one. He was an aircraft mechanic for 20 years and it took the abuse he had given them. He did change the band to a stretch band so he would not get hurt.

[@Jonas1998Skov]

did he own several watches or did he just a buy new one whenever they broke. and if so how many did he go through

[@harryzero1566]

Timex has never been on my short list, citizen eco drive and seiko 5 autowind have been my modestly priced choices I might buy a timex for a grandchild just turning ten years old, with the hope they would learn to read the time before they broke it.

[@AJT296]

A few years ago I bought a quartz timex expedition field watch with which I was very pleased. That was until a couple of days in I noticed that when I was pressing the crown to activate the indigo function the crown was sticking and not springing back out. You could hear it click. I took it back to H Samuel who were very apologetic and offered a replacement. This time the crown was fine but after just a couple of days it was lagging badly to the point it lost about 40 minutes in a week. Utter junk. After that H Samuel were even more apologetic but I refused the offer of another replacement and ordered an AVI-8 quartz instead in a similar style. I’ve had no problem with that at all and after that I’m not interested in timex

[@serenityinside1]

In not surprised at all !

[@AJT296]

@@serenityinside1 I’ve thought about buying other models but they get a lot of bad reviews on their own website

[@skimkidwc]

Great watches, if you get the chance could you take a look at the automatic in this line. Titanium, 200m WR, display case back, automatic movement, nice textured dial, etc. curious about your thoughts on it because it looks like it could be a budget beast

[@juniorjohnson5961]

I love the Loud tick of a Timex one of my favorite brands.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

I'm waiting for a Solid Gold triple calendar Moonphas from Timex

[@canimoni5632]

I love timex but Still not sure abput the sound , should ı buy it? Any advice ? Amy advice for same cheapness field watches ?

[@michaelzuccardo5414]

Thanks for the review, Ben. Both of these watches look pretty cool for the money. My only issue is with the solar, which would be my choice. In your video, it seems like the second hand is misaligned....sure Timex didn't just slap their name on a Seiko! LOL.

[@jonathanberwick4473]

Nice watches you should check out the Citizen BM8180-03E £75 from Argos great little eco drive field watch comes on a dodgy strap but looks great when you put it on a nato.

[@londonoverground]

That's not a hole in the case. It looks like the notch for removing the bezel. It's not anything to worry about.

[@laurelrunlaurelrun]

Echoing this sentiment, I would also pay double or triple if they'd put a better mechanical movement into their stunning 34mm Marlin reissue cases.