"Timex Ironman: Favorite Watch!" by Nutnfancy

[@yiyoink]

That wavecepter casio g shock is also solar powered nutn. You'll never run out of batteries! I have the same one but with red accents. Awesome watch.

[@LazyScoutJace]

I've had an Ironman for years since 2003 and have loved nothing other since...

[@IndieCato]

I totally agree, there's no better watch for a runner, or really any active individual who wants a professional looking yet performance driven watch!

[@14bdubz]

I got a G-Shock GW-7900B, I like it because its water proof to 20Bar My SCUBA instructor explained watches waterproof ratings to me. Water resistance ratings: 10m-good for rain 30m-washing hands 50m-snorkling/swimming 100m-minimum for scuba, good to around probably 60+ feet 200m good for deep diving (non-decompression dives) This shows the flaws in the watch industry.

[@alan1604]

Been using my Ironman watch 3 years for my lawncare business. I like the timer function to track my time on different jobsite's throughout day. Like they say: it takes a licking and keeps on ticking. I will buy another when needed.

[@Greggsvlog]

I agree 100% love my Iron man watches.

[@RandyTheSavage5150]

I had one of the original Ironman watches from the late 80's and it served me well for many years.

[@thecrazyspud]

Have worn this watch for years now. Almost every day since 2008. Had to buy one replacement due to my brother losing it in the woods once. Super inexpensive, accurate, tons of features and not too big or heavy. Love it. Only issue I've ever had with it is it will fog up after a couple dives below 100' (starting at sea level). This happened with both watches. Now I just dive without it. But for a mostly-dry watch that you don't care if it gets wet once in a while, this is it!

[@alphanumeric1529]

Nutn, we need an updated watch review. How about the g-shock Rangeman, with an altimeter, barometer, compass, thermometer... could be really helpful for my trips out in the bush.

[@GordonA-Jr]

Nutn, love the variety if vids since your "hiatus". I love these watches also. Keep up the great work. Man it's great to have you back. Noone like ya.

[@shockerthreeone]

When I graduated flight school in 2005 I quickly went out and bought a cool pilot watch with built in E6B. Know what I wear now? Timex Ironman, it just fits my needs just as good and if it breaks what am I out, $25-30 bucks? Like you said Nutn, mo money for ammo. Keep up the great work buddy!

[@nraines89]

I have owned this watch for about a year and a half. It lasted 1 6mo deployment and my day to day job here stateside. It is a great watch. Great vid Nutn!

[@codenameDaedalus]

Currently, a Luminox Navy SEAL Colormark, Model 3067 (green). My sister bought it for me at my graduation. Unless I have to, I never take it off my wrist; it means so much to me and is EXTREMELY FUNCTIONAL. Before that, I always wore my Timex Expedition Camper, a cheapo that I wore for almost five years and is still ticking. I actually wore out the leather band ( I swam with it alot), and I just keep the time piece now. Both are wonderful watches that have served me well. Good review, as always.

[@2trekrider]

I've worn this model for years. It's awesome! I don't need an altimeter or a barometer, like the high priced competitors. This watch provides basic, useful functions. It just works, no dickin' around.

[@3cl3c71k0r]

My parents bought me an Ironman when I hit the sixth grade. I LOVED that watch. Easy to use, good-looking, comfy. I wore an Ironman until sometime in college, when I replaced it with an analog titanium Seiko. If I ever want to go digital again, the Ironman is waiting in the wings.

[@MrMotorgeek101]

Ive got a luminox model 3150. Easily the most durable watch I've ever had. It's been through sand, mud, and water. For me that one time cost is worth the reliability. It is also nice enough looking to wear on a date or for holidays, for me it truly is the perfect watch

[@LycorisSound]

Worn the same Timex Ironkids for about ten years and been through four different straps. Time, date, stopwatch, alarm, timer, that's it. The best part is it's small to fit my skinny wrist.

[@meandale]

Had a Timex Ironman watch since training in the mid-80's. My first lasted for freaking ever - only needed to change batteries & the straps a couple times. Currently have the one shone @ 8:45. Awesome, tuff watches... thanks for the review.

[@toemag]

I'm still wearing the old school G shock, and have been since I bought it in 1989 ;-) Been all over the world with me when I was still in the Army, survived countless years working on Tanks, and all the jobs that I have done since. Been back to the factory for an overhaul about 10 years ago. No I'm going to retire it. Thanks for the heads up on the Ironman :-)

[@Shaneogrg23]

I have been sporting the ironman triathlon for about the past 6 years...once while i was working for our local AHL hockey team we were loading equipment bags underneath the team's bus. Apparently i rubbed my timex against something underneath the bus pretty hard because the strap broke off without me knowing. When i later realized, the team had already left. I contacted the other teams equipment manager and he kindly mailed my watch back, I got it fixed and wear it everyday, Awesome watch!

[@jonathanb1987]

+nutnfancy you should try out the Timex Expedition Scout for a field watch if you don't mind using an analog watch. They are only about 35 bucks and you can use it as a dress watch.

[@chatoscout]

I Had one of these watches for YEARS, and thats hard use, i'm a member of the canadian armed forces and used this watch all the time in the field. 6 years on one battery finally it broke then bought a Suunto Core, and loving it! Great review

[@Leucoandro]

I have a Timex Expedition with digital compass. Very useful tool. Looks like I should add an Ironman as well...Thanks Nutn.

[@jcunning067]

I personally have the Casio G-Shock atomic with the analog face and digital functions. I is a lot clunkier and heavier than you recommend for EDC but it is a great watch that also synchronizes with Daylight Savings time. I have thought about getting a slimmer watch for more winter wear that doesn't get hung up in my jacket/gloves.

[@jokerman213]

That g-shock took my back to 1993 at Camp Pendleton. Good memories.

[@SirGunsnstuff]

Been wearing the same Timex ironman for the last 6 years and still haven't replaced the battery. It is an awesome watch.

[@paulverisor]

That mode you entered was so you can push other non-dedicated buttons to light it up and it will stay on for a few seconds each time without holding the button. I've had three of those Ironman starting back in the mid 90s. All three were only retired due to band failure. I am no diver, but when I was wearing these, I almost never took them off. They were submerged often and even after changing the battery, they do reseal at least for my light underwater use. Thanks for the real world reviews.

[@SHWELL11]

I like watches, so I would never try to down someone for a particular one. The first one you talked about, the Casio. First thing that popped in my head was "old/Classic".

[@bubblehead7680]

I used to have the Ironman. I always loved it until one day when the strap started cracking on me. Eventually it broke and now I am SOL because the bands could not be replaced. It was a molded in band. I kept the watch and still have it around someplace but my replacement watch is the Timex Expedition. It has a replaceable watch band but for me the cool thing is that it has a vibration feature for the alarm. That is what I use for my alarm clock.

[@venman2]

Love my G-shock, heads and shoulders above the Timex Ironman in just the scratch resistance of the lens alone.

[@breadloaf]

guns, knives, scooters, watches, it doesn't mater what it is but Nutnfancy makes it professional, thorough and fun.

[@jlwunderlich]

I am a watch guy and also a TNP'r for a long time. I've been waiting for a watch review for some time so thanks Nutn, this is great stuff!!!

[@chris7667667]

A another comment stated, you can set T2 or T3 as the same time and change it to 12 hour and have that easy flip between the two. Keep up the good work Nutnfancy.

[@WILLTHEPILLISTHESHIT]

i have a gshock i got for xmas in 2011 and worn it everyday since. its solar powered and has a 10 year battery life. has automatic time zone changes moon and surf measurements. about $150 but totally worth it. its blacked out in color. great vids by the way nothing calms me down at the end of a long day like some nutn vids

[@r4venmoon]

I use the Timex Ironman Triathlon 200M water resistant. Bought a new one during basic training 10 years ago and it has lasted through a tour in Iraq, water resistance also helps with dust resistance. The previous Iron man I had since i was 18 so that is still with me I just havent replaced the battery. great watch does what I need and as a scout in the military it had all the functions I needed. Only thing I wish I had was a set of analog hands for emergency navigation.

[@mtsEnrique]

Ive had my ironman for a few months now and i do love it. Its survived a few defensive pistol classes. But I am thinking of getting a G Shock because i hear they are rock solid.

[@sabrarambam]

You are right on, "who cares." The watch you wear doesn't put food on the table in a hurting situation, zombie apocalypse or economic crisis. All it does is tell time. When your really living times doesn't matter to busy to notice.

[@ir2wicked]

Nike actually makes some nice, low profile, streamline watches. They are mid-range priced I would say, running around $100 US, give or take. Nice durable construction and a decent amount of functionality. I had one about 5 years back and loved it then and I'm sure they have even more functions by now (as companies are wont to do). They have a wide range of colors also.

[@HonsRulz]

I have been waiting for you to do this video for a long time. While I may disagree with some of what you say I really did enjoy it, keep up the excellent work.

[@test18258]

That moon function you set was the indaglo function, when you shake the watch or you wrist with enough force it will cause the watch to light up, sort of like the gshock one where it lights up when you turn your wrist. but this one can be disabled or enabled, wish my gshock had that.

[@stanhry]

I have a Timex Pathfinder fishing edition. It calculates sunrise ,sunset, moon phases , and fish activity. I got it for my outdoor activities. It has multiple alarms with vibrate "silent mode". There is a hunting edition mode too.

[@nexus14w]

I saw my watch in the beginning, I've gotta give recommendation for it... The Casio G-Shock Touch Solar, mine is GW-M5600. It is solar charged, and atomic clocked from your local time zone. I have had it for three years and the battery still reads H for high, once it was M for medium and I left it sitting in the sun for a day, never been less than H since. I have changed the band for 11$ once and the bezel can be replaced, looks like a new watch again. mine was 80$. totally worth it!

[@drewmeyers2173]

Nutn just want to say I just want to say I enjoy watching all your vids no matter the subject. Nobody does a vid like you.

[@jaredj631]

The light function is great, if you hold down the indiglo button for a few seconds it will turn on the light if any button is pressed than After 4 or 6 hours the watch goes back to day mode.

[@D13fledermause]

My go-to watch is a Swiss Army Cavalry watch. My father gave me one when I was younger, and it's never failed me. Damn near invincible! I like the analog watches usually, but I can see the benefits of digital. Good video, yet again!

[@TheBCSledder]

I wore an ironman for years. The only thing that stoped me wearing it was because the pin that attaches the strap to the body broke the body so that the strap couldn't be attached anymore.

[@jjurasic]

I've had my all black Timex Ironman for 5 years now and even with heavy abuse it has held up well.

[@Myrmidon26]

I've had a gray version of the Ironman for a couple years now. It's the first watch that I've kept in one piece for any length of time. Honestly though, the reason I bought it was because the strap is directly connected to the watch housing. I have a parrot and she's destroyed other watches that have a pin where the strap attaches. She hasn't managed to wreck this one yet.

[@guerrillastylefilms]

I think a lot of outdoors, military and preppers might gravitate to the ruggedness and functionality of the new G shock range man. Guys who might buy a BCM, Daniel Defense, Colt, LMT, LWRC level of quality might be ok spending $300 on a tough watch.

[@gordonstevenson535]

Casio and Timex make watches for each other. Lower end tend to be made by Timex, higher end Casio. Talk to your local Watch repair shop, they'll be able to tell you which model is made by whom. So if you ever wondered why both brands have so many similar watches, now you know.

[@KoenMiseur]

I'm carrying a Casio W-59 for years and i love it, it's only €15 and is so tiny i don't even notice it and it just keeps on running!

[@dpihitithard]

I like the Timex Ironman, NUTNFANCY, the black one looks good for casual wear and the orange one would be good for hiking and camping because of the color!!! Plus, for a $5000 watch I can get a lot of more important gear :-) Dont get me wrong I like the pricey ones too, as long as it fuctions, but for edc the durable timex, and gshocks are durable and comfortable

[@74Hobbes]

FINALLY a watch review!!! Thanks Nutn!! I got a G-shock for father's day this year..... I asked it SPECIFICALLY for when I'm getting out there and adventuring. My watches end up getting thumped on quite a bit when I'm out. Thanks bro and keep up the great work!

[@ReviewThisFyi]

Timex for life!

[@0bscura]

My wife bought me a Luminox chronograph more than ten years ago. Huge stainless steel case and bracelet. It's got radioactive gas lamps! The double anti-reflective glass is so clear my brother thought the glass had fallen off. A friend commented once that the big stainless watch was part of who I was. Most folks aren't watch people. Kids today don't even wear'em.

[@voxn]

Liked the topic. I haven't worn a watch for years, but have been thinking lately I should take a look at what is out there. Hate bulky, thick watches. The Suunto Core is freaking awesome, but way too big. It's like a Flava-Flav clock on my wrist. Thanks Nutn for the watch-talk.

[@scotth2431]

I stopped wearing watches for years because I kept breaking them. I bought an Ironman for about $20 in 2007, and it still works!

[@MrPilg0r]

I 100% recommend the Casio Mudman. A beast of a Watch which will never break.

[@iyn1911]

I've been wearing these since the 1990's and have never seen an olive green color ironman watch. Dam you Nutn, I have to get one! Thanks.

[@petesf2]

Holy Smoke! I asked about this subject a long while back when you did an EDC video because I consider a watch to also be an EDC-able item. I have a Citizen Men's BM8475-00E Eco Drive Canvas Strap Watch. I paid just under $100 and I'll never have to worry about replacing batteries or winding it up because it keeps itself charged with light so it's both practical and 2nd type of cool.

[@th3pankake]

I use a G-Shock and its great. It's been diving, hiking, shooting, and many more. It has been going strong for 2 years now

[@northof50now]

Thanks for the help. I have to concur about the band. Love the watch, but was disappointed in the straps breaking and the unbelievably difficult time I had contacting the company. Unfortunately, my wife bought it at a local ArmyNavy store...which haven't been Army or Navy for some time now.

[@TacticalDoodle]

He's done some G-Shocks in the past, but they've worn out after a decade or so of use. If this vid gets enough love, It could happen.

[@LittleMike6]

"Takes a Lickin and Keeps on Tickin"! Back in the day all the professional pilots working for my dad wore Timex watches.

[@guerrillastylefilms]

Also helium from scuba decompression chambers can seep into almost any watch regardless of the water seal and pop the face off unless they have a helium release valve.

[@AZNwannabe06]

Been wearing the timex ironman watch for a good decade now. Made the way things should be made!

[@DannoCrutch]

My one Casio Databank is something like 20 years old, and it still works. Remarkable for a quartz watch.

[@bapfreak]

I had a nice Victornox years ago. The band broke, but I kept the main piece on my desk. My roommate that was a stickler for cleanliness threw it away thinking it was junk. It was about $125 down the drain.

[@MrMoreammo]

This was a really different type of gear for review and I thought it was pretty cool! I hope to see more!

[@brimstonehd]

Literally was thinking not two days ago that Nutnfancy needed to do a watch review. BAM! Well played sir!

[@thecodemachine]

I actually used to break Timex Ironman watches all the time. I break them weight lifting. I traded it in and got a Bertucci, G1 digital. It uses a Nato Strap, which doesn't break, and it is made out of Titanium.

[@nearlynormal]

Bought my watch, a Rolex Explorer, at the Navy Exchange in Hong Kong back in 1975, for $160. Still wearing it. I've navigated across every ocean in the world with it.

[@Prometheus203]

I have a Walmart watch called an ACQUA Indiglo.. A single battery lasted 11 years and it kept the right time for the entire duration. Lasted through my working at a grocery store in water, being hit and banged on things nothing better for the money. Still works to this day, purchased in 2002.

[@EnvyInc]

Watched a G-Shock get run over by a car when I was a teenager. Picked it up, still running. I carried it for 8 years, and just as the battery was failing and it wouldn't keep time anymore, I lost it. Miss that thing.

[@tomparkinson9109]

I had a Timex Ironman that I wore for 12-13 years, not even taking it off to shower, wash dishes at work, or bust concrete with a sledgehammer. When it finally died, there was a cut in the light button from my thumbnail that went in past and included the plastic around the button. My new one I've taken diving several times. The buttons on mine did fine, and it was the normal kind. (I didn't read the manual; why would I need to for a watch I wore for 13 years already?)

[@mysss29]

I have a gripe with the Ironman and the Expedition now (or maybe it was a women's Ironman) because a little after I replaced the battery, the Expedition stopped working. And when I replaced the smaller one's battery, I took the timey-part out of the case and couldn't get it to fit back in right. So that's why I bought a Casio this time around...and why I got a solar one. (Also, I think that it's insanely cool that a quarter of a square inch of solar panel can power a watch....)

[@GusTheMonkey]

Amazon does have replacement resin bands for the ironman triathlon,$13.

[@mactheknife801]

ha im with you nutn - the regular old timex ironman has been my watch of choice for years

[@phillipzz1]

Thanks Mr. NutnFancy. still rockin' my basic Seiko Black Monster SKX779K watch.

[@martialmalice9006]

Awesome review. I'd like to see you do a review on the best socks for outdoorsman.

[@lazerrred]

Been rocking a Triathlon for over 25 years. (not the same one lol) Used it mainly for count down starts racing keel sailboat and catamaran races. On the plane to the Hobie Nationals on Maui in 85, 90% of the passengers (competitors) were sportin G Shocks, Triathlons or Ironmans. :)

[@JDW0LF]

This couldn't have been more appropriate.. . I JUST bought a watch for the first time in YEARS. Figured I'd give it another shot and see if I could pull of the watch look.

[@Whiskey.Tango.Actual]

Nutn can you please!...make a video of how you keep all of your stuff organized? That would be the greatest!

[@TacticalDoodle]

That's what they say when you tell them what you could do with $5K. "Oh, blowing that on guns? They'll NEVER hold their value". (Read that sentence with a thick maine accent for full snooty effect.

[@HandcuffCharlie]

I have been wearing a Timex Ironman Triathlon with FLIX for about four years. The ability to activate the light hands-free is a great feature.

[@heaven655]

Nutnfancy you should totally do a diving video dude! I know back in 2008 you did some dive knife reviews but a video of you scuba diving would be awesome!

[@TheBCSledder]

btw on the Ironman you just have to push the back light button once to get it to light up for the set amount of time

[@ZombieAction1]

Good video Nutnfancy. I just got an ironman today and its already my favorite watch.

[@AmongMyHiddenFriends]

For the longest time I couldn't stand wearing watches they were either too uncomfortable or they fell apart. Till one Christmas my grandmother gave me another watch I thought to myself another watch that will end up in the garbage, but I gave it a try and I was surprise how perfect it was. Doesn't matter if I was hunting, hiking, forging, or anything else I through at it. Guess what watch it was that's right a Timex Ironman, its been going for two years now and will not quit.

[@Obsessed.Anglers]

I have had the luminox 3150 blackout for about a year fantastic watch! I was sold by sweet adds in tactical mags:)

[@methoisx]

I'm a medic and the I wear a timex expedition watch with a rescue orange and blue paracord band, works great for me and looks great too

[@jinjinweiwei]

casio made a new tough solar watch. it has OD Green color as well. under 35$ on amazon. and best of all, weights under 2oz!

[@protector326]

What don't you do? Weapons, gear, cars, pilot, diver? What else are you gonna surprise us with? Love the reviews, and adventures.

[@ryanjones4917]

If you're looking for practical functions Suunto has some very cool watches. The prices are high which is not so cool but you also have to consider the value of what you get in return.

[@MrScott3060]

I like the Tag Heuer, Aquaracer! Its a very durable time piece in fact the Navy Seals have used it when training to test the durability and it passed with flying colors!!!

[@northof50now]

Got a Yellow LumiNox from my kids, for Christmas, last year. Haven't taken it off since. Love it. Only issue is the 2 band straps broke and you cannot buy replacements...thank goodness Gorilla Tape is black.

[@Steve5404]

I had a Casio G-Shock for awhile, but I ended up loosing it. I've been wearing a Timex Ironman for a lot of years and the only thing I have to do is replace the battery when it's time.

[@MentalBreakdown27]

i've been waiting for a watch review for a LONG time. Thank you so much for doing this!!

[@funshootin1]

all I can think of is plane trains and automobiles...when john candy tries to trade the motel clerk his CASIO for a room...LMAO !!

[@PartTimeRonin]

Mine is Casio AQW-101, very good watch, has both analog hand and digital readout. Built-in thermometer and some kind of fishing timer, moon data.(never use that) also most of normal digital watch function etc. It's lack of Occasion mode compare to Ironman but I still like it. It's a birthday gift from my mom :D