RETRO RUBBISH! The Timex Pacman Is A Lazy Cash Grab.

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Ummmm, thansk Jeff! Seriously, thanks Jeff, for letting me savage your watch. I thought it might be fun, but when it arrived, and I saw the 'rolled-in-glitter' approach, I knew this one was a turd. There are much more entertaining ways to waste $89USD. Cheers, Jody

[@donaldbryan1521]

I’m glad you & Jeff are handling each other’s balls respectfully 😆

[@WatchmakerErik]

If you can't treat a mans ball respectively and he can't trust you with his pac man, it's not a good relationship.

[@BTBHSOHBOY]

The Gameboy watch did this concept so much better. I paid $13 US for mine, and its functionality is basically exactly what you would expect for the price, but it's shaped like a tiny Gameboy, and plays the Super Mario Land theme as its alarm tone. That's the way you do a novelty watch. Cheap, cheerful, and charming.

[@matt-sm5eu]

I agree. I have the alarm clock made by the same company and it's a fraction of the cost of these Timex Pac Man models.

[@johnsrabe]

Exactly! Had Timex added a lame PacMan game, all would be forgiven. At $40.

[@KabobHope]

You bring up a good point. They could have done so much with with a feature from Pac-Man on the watch. Pac-Man running across the screen eating a dot across the screen? Sound effects? A big waste.

[@bassmanbowman3266]

For $89 I’d expect to be able to play PAC-Man on it.🤣

[@John-P]

I must be honest, I thought you could.

[@bassmanbowman3266]

@@John-P So did I briefly 😎

[@triniboy05]

@@John-P me three lol

[@Strideo1]

The regular Timex T-80 is $65 and while I actually like the T-80 for its its retro 80's kitsch and I own one I think $65 is still too high.

[@timwillocks4695]

There was a time in the 80's when they did make game watches Casio was one of them and yup Pac man was in the line up.

[@HusseinHafez]

You missed the alarm, it plays the Pacman theme music

[@apensko1]

You got me hooked, my wife is not that happy, she's like: "you really need this many watches?" so i just asked how many handbags she needs.... end of the conversation :)

[@AleksiJoensuu]

I'd use this but honestly I have almost as many shoes as my girlfriend has. The only difference is hers are all fancy city shoes and a single pair of doc martens. Mine are all "hiking shoe this, motorcycle boot that, jogging shoe this, rubber boot that"... I'm thinking I need to give her a pair of wellingtons as a present some day, see how she gets on with those.

[@elmatroso7125]

From one side, thanks God my wife loves to take care of my style as well as hers. And she like watches. But from other side this consensus often costs me more than the cost of her bags and shoes. The cheapest watch in her box is Maurice Lacroix with diamonds :) So sometimes it's cheaper to left wives with collecting of their bags :)

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

Been there - done that😉

[@MrPleers]

My wife also collects watches. (Mostly Citizen, Seiko, Braun and Tissot).

[@bogrot69]

It is collectible. Leave it at the curb and some men in a truck will be by to collect it one day this week.

[@Azeria]

At least it doesn’t sound like a Timex! I used to think the ‘loud’ ticking was exaggerated but my watch kept me up one night recently, from the other side of the room…

[@dynamotightstar3472]

My Timex lives in a box inside my wardrobe. It's either that or it has to leave the house it's so bloody loud! Looks nice though when I let it out for good behaviour.

[@steve69chevy]

Holy cow. I wish I had your problems!

[@Azeria]

@@steve69chevy ????

[@steve69chevy]

It’s a joke. I live on a busy street. I wish my house was so quiet that I could hear a watch tick.

[@Azeria]

@@steve69chevy oh yeah I live next to train tracks! And it still kept me up!

[@phoenixfire111]

There are plenty of watches to roast. We need this. Companies are getting lazy having a popular brand name. Great video!

[@pinchnsqueal]

You missed the best feature. The alarm plays the pack man theme song. I got the gold version and yes, I can't get myself to wear it often.

[@mahboobahmad9743]

Never been into pacman. I'm a seventies guy, SPACE INVADERS for me any day. The greatest video game of all time.

[@MrPleers]

I played it a lot on the Atari 2600.

[@John-P]

I'm A fifties guy we just played football with a tin can so much fun.

[@tmf866]

C'mon, man, move on. All the cool kids are playing Tempest now, although I hear this Star Wars thing might be big soon.

[@ericracette9716]

I have this watch and i love it yes its overpriced but the amount of compliments i get is crazy plus it plays the theme song if you hold the top right button.

[@jamesblonde2271]

Theres a point for the defence.....

[@auxmike718]

So why did he totally ignore the fact it plays the theme music! THATS what your paying the extra for!

[@jeffone]

Plus you never have to worry about waxing your wrist.

[@ericracette9716]

@@jeffone I have not had any problems from hair pulling.

[@uteking]

Having lived through Pac-man mania of the early 80s, I’d have to say that a cash-grab like this is pretty much exactly as you should expect. My memory fades after nearly 40 years, but I remember taking to school a Pac-man backpack with a Pac-man lunchbox, a Pac-man pencil case filled with, yeah Pac-man pencils. And while I wasn’t the one buying all this crap, I can pretty much guarantee there was a similar markup over unbranded replacements.

[@impatrickt]

4:47 when I step on a lego

[@yousiftube11022]

Sorry for my English You forgot to talk about this watch coolest features of if you keep pressing in the top right button you will enjoy pac Man music

[@mikedelacruz4693]

Who would like to see a grill mat for Jody's sunday roast? It would look funny as hell! 😂

[@du315h0k]

I'm a sucker for everything Pac-Man and nearly bought this black version a few times but just couldn't do it for anything over $25

[@Francisco-jr1bl]

Jody!!! If you press, in the time keeping mode, the start/stop button for 5 seconds the watch will sound the packman theme!!!! Please, try it and after that tell me.

[@auxmike718]

You forgot to play the music with the top right button! That’s the best part of the watch!

[@KlaasDeforche]

The Casio A168 is so good. I wish they made one with a metal case.

[@jeanlefranc3817]

That’s the main difference between Jody and Hodinkee. You don’t get roastings on the Dink.

[@jonathans2281]

I have the "gold" one, and it's fun. Kids love it, and it makes grownups smile. Overpriced? Sure. But what watch isn't? ($20 casios aside).

[@harrkev]

At $20, this review would have been entirely different.

[@matthewclina4162]

Love ya, Jody, but failing to play the alarm tone ranks up there with The Time Teller not knowing how Indiglo works🤪

[@andrewd7586]

I’m not gonna lie Jody, I’ve almost pulled the trigger on this on probably a dozen times! Yes obviously the price was the issue as to why I hadn’t. I was just caught up in the nostalgic idea that I so wanted to go back in time! I’m ok. I’ve now resumed my Sunday arvo medication!🍷🍷🤪👍🏼

[@MrPleers]

Me as well. If the price wasn't so steep. I love pac-man.

[@TheMarslMcFly]

Same here, and I didn't even grow up with Pacman, I'm just a huge nerd 😂

[@rtsbeyond]

What I can’t believe is, there is no video on Armitron watches and if they’re any good...maybe it’s for me to create? ALL 3 of my discontinued sub-$30 Armitrons are more capable than that Timex Pac-Man. Sold right next to Timex at my local Walmart, I think a video on them would be worth it even if it’s a roast like this as they’ve been around awhile too

[@AndrewRockYoutube]

I had an old T80 that I got for $35-40 about 7 years ago in gold and burgundy. One the buttons broke off and I finally looked for a replacement was absolutely stunned that timex is charging nearly double what I paid 7 years ago. I did end up getting the T80 in silver and gold/gray. The gold/gray has a nicer/heavier casing compared to the silver and my original. But, still not really worth the current price. It should really be in the $30-45 range to compete with the Casio A158 line. Thanks for the video. Andrew

[@ericgrace9995]

What have they done that is in any way different to how Rolex operate.?? Produce a product and then inflate its price by sticking a "gold crown" on it. Produce a watch and then inflate its price by sticking pacman graphics on it. It's just a different end of the market.

[@Shri_V]

This really should have had the pac-man game build into it to make it worth it...a little bit. Those four buttons could serve as controls.

[@EffendiChung]

Would buy if its 30-40 bucks. Just for a collection piece. I have a t80 i got on a clearance sale for 25$ a nice watch, but easily replaced by any casio. If im not mistaken, the alarm plays pacman theme on these, which makes it quite quirky to be used during game conventions.

[@thewatchslinger968]

I thought it played the pac man game! Loved the old 80s digital watches that you could play car racing games on.

[@isaiasrivas7431]

I caved in and purchased the black version and silver version directly from Timex last year...still sitting in the box ... more of a collectors purchase as I most likely will never wear them. Edit: not concerned about value with these watches...just childhood nostalgia and a warm cozy feeling of my time of innocence as a young lad playing this game with my pops.

[@lundsweden]

Its like a Gshock square... without the great looks, ruggedness and history of the legendary Casio line!

[@TheGavio93]

Just absolutely ruthless this round Jody! Nice to see you let your hair down every once in a while though. Well done as always!

[@kkkent7696]

"$89 ..!..r u Fkn kiding me?"....😂😃😆...best bleep ever....👍

[@alanwright4448]

"Jody's Sunday roasts".....yes please! Let's have some more 😂

[@christianmotos]

If you press and hold the start stop button it plays the Pacman theme-also plays it for an alarm. 🤓

[@Loriente4u]

Jody, I totally agree with you, but you justo forget another of the exclusive characteristics of the watch: I think if you press one button you can hear the mithical music of the game.

[@wtfiswiththosehandles]

Jody, I must admit - roast coming from you is even more powerful, because you're a guy who is not a snob and who appreciates good watches no matter how much they cost.

[@popdufc4139]

I bought the black one for my son (37 year old). It's a fun, little, watch. He enjoys it. He does like his timex. Dundee boy! Bought direct from timex UK.

[@watchdogpodcast239]

I bought one a while back and fully agree with this roast. My display was even crooked. Actually just gave it away to a friend. The coolest part is that it plays the Pac-Man theme as the alarm and if you hold down the top right button, it also plays the Pac-Man theme. However it always made my ears ring so I guess it's not so cool after all lol

[@victort.2583]

I really like the PAC-MAN collab theme, and (to its credit), it fits with the T80's old-fashioned digital design, but it's quite a shame how high its price is - especially compared to the price tag on some of Casio's digital watches.

[@LaurensLeurs]

Hey Jody, you should roast a few Rolexes! I’m quite sure they are also 50 dollars more expensive than they should be.

[@AlexanderB.]

Actually Jody already did! 😂

[@mikesmith5389]

Here here 👍

[@jamesblonde2271]

Gonna say, he did...

[@gervers]

It’s taken 2hrs to stop laughing enough to agree with you! What a pile of 💩 where’s my G Shock? Thank god! What a nightmare! Now I’ve got to run away from a bunch of prime coloured ghosts! 👻 oops 😬 that’d be the wife and kids!...

[@Smithy67]

Hi Jody, agree with you 100%. But tell me, where can you buy a G Shock 5600 for $40?

[@michalsteier315]

Thank you. I almost purchased it, but got Casio w59 and ca-53w instead and still have some spare cash. Good video. Thanks again.

[@StormyX73]

Had this one in my cart when it first came out as it had a decent introductory discount, but I never went through with it. Such a wasted opportunity, how cool would it be if an animated Pac-man was on the display chasing some ghosts? A little included game like the watches of the 80s would have been amazing too. Oh well.

[@TheStoyanbahchevanov]

Hi, I have had a Timex Expedition Shock for a year and sold it. I had to change the battery twice for the year of ownership. I purchased dw291, it's not your favourite but ten year battery. I already have two other casio's with ten year battery life, and actually it is 11 years life. I have video on the Timex, check it out if you have time, it is very nice G shock looking watch, but battery life was disappointing. Cheers.

[@watchuwatching1286]

The only thing stopping me from buying one .. $80cnd!! For that kind of scratch, I could buy 2 Casio's, paint them myself, and call them 'boutique'.

[@nathanchihak6774]

I have a timex TW4B07700 expiration digital watch that I absolutely love even more then a gshock I have. It's the perfect middle of the road not quite as hefty (or as expensive) as a g, but tougher then an Ironman or non-gshock casio. I love that it's only 11mm thick and you can easily swap the straps out and have it look normal thanks to its traditional lugs. I have it on an elastic type nato strap and it's by far the most comfortable watch I've ever worn and it's tough too. You should look into them on Amazon Jody, they are only 35 USD.

[@mojoe7951]

I Love a Sunday roast. I hope nobody has any beef with you after this one Jodi. Great video as always.

[@ashleykilgour1903]

When I seen the thumbnail I thought Casio a16. Which is my camping watch as is doesn't tick and the light is amazing.

[@Mike-zh7xe]

thank you. i was thinking of getting the space invaders version. my concern was with the bracelet (had the same issue with a retro casio). so definitely dropping this one. cheers !

[@auxmike718]

I have silver and black versions, they are great!

[@Sicarius888]

This version with rainbow stripe looks quite nice for a retro watch. Remind me of ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 and old rainbow Apple logo.

[@tmf866]

Back in the 80s I had a pac-man watch with a tiny pac-man game on it which you'd play with a tiny joystick. Unfortunately it wasn't water resistant and got damaged. I would love to find one these days, but they seem to have been ultra rare. If somebody wants to make a pac-man watch, they should look at making something like that.

[@Yoshikaable]

i appreciate the willingness to boldly go where no reviewer has gone before

[@dominiccallaghan1176]

I totally take your point but we don't do this to Rolex say. There is absolutely no difference in materials and quality between a Tudor and a Rolex but the price is at least double for the Rolex. It's not really why we buy watches. I've got a sensationally heavy Marathon that cost 1.4k but it doesn't have any features the G-shock doesn't provide for $70.

[@randymilano]

Bought one. Took one look at it and it went right up on eBay. Have a Casio A168 now. Much better! And I’ll be elbows-on-the-table and waiting for a regular Sunday Roast! 🔥

[@southnx]

I keep it on my bookcase and since working from home has become the thing to do, set the alarm to 5PM. Its a great way to remind me to wrap up the work day. An expensive alarm clock that can probably be done better via a phone app, lol..but i still enjoy it. Otherwise, ya...its kind of rubbish.

[@AvgJoeWatchReviews]

I was lent this watch and felt the way you did, but at the end of the day my friend was so tickled pink about purchasing it. One of the most fun videos I did. You have to admit that alarm brings back some memories Jody.

[@NomadicMScott]

What's the best digital watch you recommend (obviously not this one )?

[@GFWatch]

Well, at least it comes with a Pacman theme for the alarm.

[@nikobuerk346]

JODY IT PLAYS THE THEME SONG!!! It’s not worth $90 but it’s still pretty cool

[@user-gk1nt6sm2z]

How many bought the rainbow version? Just curious....

[@Cville2347]

This is why I watch the reviews. I would hate to waste money on this watch.

[@user-et8vm9cc3t]

This offers the same functions as the venerable Casio F91, yet at many times the price. What were they thinking?

[@Doggo_Norse]

If you hold down the Start/Stop button it plays a Pac-man theme beep

[@quiterioalbertobaezbenitez5739]

Morning... it's just a fancy piece for fancy aficionados. Bit expensive it's true, BUT: It's just one more watch! Saludos!!

[@gerbarrett6160]

Morning Jody, I love the idea of a Sunday Roasting so keep them coming, I'm waiting for a Casio F-91W to arrive, should have been here yesterday, but gat an email from Amazon saying it's a little late, I only paid £7 for it and by the sounds of it I got a better watch that this Timex, keep the Video's coming Love your channel, Ger in Ireland

[@johnsimmons831]

I'd love to see Casio reissue some of its game watches.

[@jmmartin7766]

"Cash Grab" was my first thought when I saw this watch on Amazon... "Not worth it," was my second thought. I actually own the regular version of this Timex-- came into it when I bought a bag of "they only need batteries" watches for $5usd at the flea market. Once it had a new battery, I tried hard to like it. But in the end, I discarded the Timex for my trusty F-91W...

[@greamespens1460]

They missed a branding opportunity for the rainbow version, perhaps they should have called it the Spectrum ;) In fact I think that Timex sold Sinclair Spectrums under its name in the USA.

[@fallenangemon0]

"perhaps this will be collectable in 250 years" I've never laughed that hard during a drink. Cheers.

[@robedmunds7163]

Nostalgia isn't what it used to be. It would have been cool if it had a little packman game in it or even the packman sound for the alarm, as you say not enough effort from Timex

[@bio-plasmictoad5311]

I got the plain silver one because I love the green screen's on watches, and it was about 25 quid.

[@paulmcnamara16]

Had a Timex Expedition that had the same module but in a round case and brown leather strap for the princely sum of £25!

[@WatchtheTime]

Thank you for featuring this watch Jody. Had this in my basket for a while and was going to feature it on my KZbin channel but the price just didn’t look appealing for what you’re getting. Cheers 🍻

[@jason_x_90]

If they reward wanted to do Pac Man, the better way would be to use the F91W as a base, and have a colourway for each ghost and one for Pac Man with matching colours on the watch and band with some graphics. Charge like 20 bucks and people would be falling all over themselves I think (relatively). This was just lazy and that bracelet looks painful.

[@user-iz9co4qf6z]

It's really a reflection of where we are as a society. We want to be individuals and capitalism can help us with that by producing products like this. However, we've run out of ideas and vision so we rehash things to make us feel nostalgic and stable and people buy it solely for this reason, not because it's a good product

[@matthewclina4162]

I did give one of these to my future son-in-law and he loved it. He’s not a “watch guy” yet, so I’ve been easing into it with stuff like this. They quickly went out of stock, so I figured it would be a good collectible one day. Then they came back in stock. They just seem to make more every time they sell out. So much for that. The alarm tone is fun, though.

[@captainturbo4164]

I am a great admirer and lifelong fan of Timex. However their current retail prices are outrageously too expensive for what You are getting. Sad but true 😭Good honest review.

[@siddhesh]

I just bought brand new Gold one from an Timex AD for $27 USD (in July 2021)... I will feel less ashamed of myself knowing I only overpaid by about $8...

[@WoodesosGuitarMods]

I bought all three on deep discount here at the Bay in Canada and I'm glad I did. I LOVE them. They look tits. Nobody thought you were getting a Rolly. And some years from now they'll be collectable all together. If my kids realize their future value I'm okay with that;-) And I got them for $40 each, Cad.

[@Olddirtytiger]

U have just saved people a pretty penny, I love Timex but that takes the piss .... I'll stick with my Ironman

[@ollyclarke654]

Love the idea of the segment, but think you’re wrong in this case. Yes, the watch is over-priced for the money, but so is the Submariner. I have one of these Pac Mans and when I wear it, it makes me smile more than any other watch I own. It’s silly but charming.

[@erwinvb70]

I think it has a pacman sound for the alarm as well, but could be mistaken here. I bought the full stainless version of the T80, which is totally worth it. Just too bad they chose to use plastic on a special edition like this

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

“Are you F-ing kidding me!” 😂😂😂

[@robertkotevski9649]

Its quirky, but I like it

[@Strideo1]

I actually like the T-80 too but I do wish Timex would just sell them for $25 and call it a day or at least make a full stainless case version for the prices they're asking.

[@pacmancdi]

I got the gold one and I think it's pretty damn classy looking. But I've been a life long Pac-Man fan so maybe I'm biased

[@igorR061]

It also have the pac-man alarm that is kinda cool. If it cost only a bit more than the A158/164 it could worth it.

[@BarneyAcaron]

Jody I believe the alarm is the Pac-Man music! At least on my silver one.

[@benburgess9428]

I’ve been kinda hankering for a new purely digital watch. Now I know it won’t be one of these. I have a Casio CA-53, but everything else I own has an analog time display. I do love ani-digis though. Breitling Exospace is probably as close to a “Swiss Luxury Grail” piece as I will ever want. An MTM Air Strike II would be cool too.

[@anthonyschumacher9925]

Sitting here actually laughing out loud over Sunday breakfast (alone 😔). I needed that. Thanks Jodi. To think, I gave that one some thought a couple months ago but decided not to, not even as a silly novelty because I couldn't help but feel personally insulted that Timex would dare ask for that much for what amounts to a ten dollar watch.

[@1989rbrown]

I love this watch I'm going to buy one

[@Strideo1]

I have the regular T-80 in silver. Timex charges a bit too much for it but other than that I really like it for the retro kitsch factor.

[@nicholasortiz5880]

Good thing I didn't buy the silver AND black one 👀 Jody has me realzing that on my death bed, I will recall those purchases amongst my biggest regrets 😂

[@russellharris5072]

You'll have to do a bit of savaging on the Timex weekender Fairfield,which in a moment of mental malfunction I bought.Timex have quite a few ripoff projects in their portfolio...................

[@noobfl]

90 bucks? thats crazy, you can get 3 Timex Campers and a Casio f91-w or 2 Weekenders and a f91-w for the price

[@gerardogarcia-trio3572]

I think the alarm is the Pacman theme. And I can't add anything else.

[@lonegroover]

In itself, it's quite a nice retro watch. It's just the price that's unconscionable. Interesting that there's another design of these, with READY! in place of the 'INDIGLO' Currently on amazon.co.uk at £116.60, no thanks.

[@FortuneCookieMeditation]

Agreed. How’s holidays going?

[@s13danny]

I bought the anniversary one a while back. Gonna wear it just for Jody