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I think this is by far the best looking Timex reissue they’ve done so far. £150 doesn’t seem too bad. Will you be reviewing the Tissot PRX? It seems like it would be an interesting point of comparison to this - another 70s quartz reissue, but at nearly the double the price...

@devonboyd533

3 жыл бұрын

I bought a prx and I have slightly larger wrists then ben and it was way to big on me due to the end links It’s a gorgeous but in my opinion they need to make it in 36 or 37 if they want to keep that lug style

@yeet-rq7dg

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. There's not really any other good option for a dress watch that's as authenticaly vintage in size and design at this price -- quartz or auto. Its design reminds me a lot of the 1600/16000 Datejusts. The only contenders I can think of that's similar in design, size, and price are the 34mm timex marlin and the 35mm lip himalaya. People also say this is basically an overpriced milano xl, but that has a loud timex movement and the design is not vintage at all.

@neerajnongmaithem392

2 жыл бұрын

In india it cost around 250-260 pounds depending upon the exchange rate, I would say at that price it's good enough for me to buy it. Would have preferred a cost of 200-210 pounds, but it is what is it.

@roverwaters3875

2 жыл бұрын

Archieluxury is the pontiff of watches

If you like the vintage look, which I do (being vintage myself), this is a great addition to any collection. It's actually my most recent purchase, but to be clear, I didn't purchase retail, and would never pay full pop ($229 CAD) for one. Instead, I purchased it unworn (still with plastic crystal sticker in place) for $100 CAD, which is the equivalent of 59 GBP or $80 USD, which is about right for this watch. I previously purchased the 1975 reissue and Falcon Eye for the same price, plus two 34mm hand-wound Marlins (a black one with a Cali dial and a silver/champagne version with regular arabics) for $120 and $50 CAD apiece (the silver didn't include the pricey box), plus a 1979 faux diver in its classic Pepsi colours for $150 CAD. I really love these vintage pieces, especially considering there are plenty of disgruntled owners willing to part with them for much less than they paid, so I recommend purchasing these used. Also, it's not recommended to purchase a vintage Timex mechanical, as they can't be repaired easily if at all (I have a few and they're only good for decoration), making the new Marlins, that incorporate repairable jewelled movements, much more appealing. Thanks for covering this unique reissue, Ben, and for telling it like it is. A great watch for 60 quid, but not for 160. Cheers from Canada

I was around (as a kid) when these Timexes were "the norm" and commonly found on wrists-- and I can honestly say, I love what Timex has done with their move towards "nostalgia." However, what's missing today is what sold so many watches for them in the 70s-- their products were *affordable!* $120 to $180+ (USD) for a Timex (especially one built to 1970s specs) is ridiculous! And it's also what has kept me from owning a re-issue... I'd rather spend that much on a "nicer," better made watch like a Seiko or Citizen

I was really happy when timex relaunched it. My grandfather has this watch back from 80s...its still running like a charm💖😊

If Timex uses low-beat hand wind movements without quick-set dates for this model, the nostalgic flair will be more complete.

@blackboardbloke

3 жыл бұрын

I have the original wind the hands to change the date 70s version. No day, but it is automatic wind up, water resistant and despite never been serviced and worn daily by my mother, is still accurate to about a minute a month. 🙂

@Hamzak786

3 жыл бұрын

I would disagree. I've had the old timex watch it was problematic when time keep. I think a quartz movement will definitely make the watch better and last longer

@ShitShitPampas

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hamzak786 That is because your watch is old and not serviced well as it should be.

@herebarian

2 жыл бұрын

You should look at HMT handwind watches.

@varanid9

2 жыл бұрын

That's why Bulova used the non-hacking Miyota movement in their Devil Diver reissue.

To be honest, I much prefer acrylic to mineral crystal. I’d rather be able to polish out scratches than live with them, I find it really has a warm tone, and it is naturally anti-reflective. It’s just better than mineral crystal for a light duty watch like this. For a diver too. There is something nice about mineral crystal when bright and shiny is the aesthetic, but sapphire beats it there. I got a scratch in one of my favourite dive watch’s crystal and I had to order diamond paste to (mostly) get it out.

Only reason it has quick release bars is to remove the strap and toss that thing in the trash! This is why I love your videos. Honesty and affordable watches. Thanks dude.

I bought one for two reasons. One is I recently had a stroke and my vision has been affected. My trusty old Gshock is now hard to read. The old analog hands is now much easier to read at a glance, so I bought it as a replacement for my GShock for wear at work. 2nd, this is strictly a nostalgic purchase. My dad had the original and one of my earliest memories is playing with my dad's watch.

I have a big problem with cushion cases, owning several vintage examples. I love this design and I think they nailed it

It is pure 1970s (I'm 67) and after my mother admired a similar looking Omega Seamaster automatic I bought myself cheap from the NAFFI shop in Germany (I was in the RAF) when I was home on leave, I spotted the Timex version, date only but automatic, and I bought it for her as her every day watch. I think it was about £5. I still have it and wear it occasionally, it's never been serviced and is still accurate to about a minute month, and made in the UK in Dundee, Scotland.

@gori277

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome story, thanks for sharing. Amazing how an automatic could last that long without being serviced and still keep good time!

Love your new hair cut

I bought this watch and I dont think is expensive for what it is, I actually think is fairly priced. I agree that the strap is crap, I switched my strap for a Delugs Saffiano and it looks 100x more expensive than 170 USD. Good review ,thanks.

@billmason2785

2 жыл бұрын

I put an oyster bracelet on.... bonus ✌️✌️✌️

The second hand lining up with the dial markers. I think it needs a round of applause for this at least.

You could buy this, or you could get a pair of 70's-tastic Orient Tri-Stars.

@jakekaywell5972

3 жыл бұрын

The Tri-stars look ugly though, so no thanks. This Timex is at least reserved while still having a 1970s sense about it.

@caspar_gomez

3 жыл бұрын

@@jakekaywell5972 lol that's what so many watch guys don't get, they think you can match like for like spec. timex is nailing that retro design language, but I don't get the premium

@turnerlarson12

3 жыл бұрын

I've had an Orient Altair Tri-star ready to go in my "buy later" Amazon shopping list for a few months. I love the late 70s/early 80s vibe

@nakazatotakeshi4286

3 жыл бұрын

@@jakekaywell5972 I beg to differ. Imo the Tri-Star looks better with better textured dial

@jakekaywell5972

3 жыл бұрын

@@nakazatotakeshi4286 All the stock photos I've seen of the Tri-Star series are abhorrent, but it's possible that they look better in the flesh.

Just found your channel. Thanks for the great advise and knowledge!

It reminds me of my cool Seiko 5 Actus from 1970 that I acquired a few years ago for very little money. Cushion case, a nice dial etc. Of course I've no idea how long that automatic movement will live, and that's of course the good thing with nostalgic/retro inspired watches vs vintage; You get a new movement and don't have to worry about longevity for quite some while.

I have the ‘75, it’s a fantastic watch, the gold case is a little shinier then the photo on line, I think the contrast was bumped up, but still a lovely watch. Well worth the price

Hey man love your vids,sooo good for beginners wanting their first watch, I'd love a video on top 10 Timex watches or more budget watches brands in general,keep up your great work 🎉🎉🎉

When you have too many digital watches 0:36 🤣 I feel ya!

gorgeous. The size is absolutely perfect 💖🥰. Love it.

Another honest review, I would have bought it if it was my birth year 1975 🤣. Bought a NOS Timex Intelligent Quartz World Timer 3 days ago and I'm totally in love although the "calfskin" strap is also not great.

Absolutely spot on review 👏 👌

Another good review. Keep up the good work.

It's what my dad wore. It's a businessman's daily and dress watch. Nostalgia is not about comparing specs, it has a much different goal.

I'm really loving the new-retro watch content! I want to give partly the benefit of the doubt to Timex... Perhaps, it's made in a different factory or they had to absorb the tooling cost over fewer units

As ever, a great review. Quite like the watch, but you're bang on about the pricing.

I like the styling but I agree on the price. £90 would be plenty steep enough.

Actually I love it and I think that the price is not too high at all. I already have a lot of quality straps so that is not really an issue for me.

@alessandroghimenti820

3 жыл бұрын

Did you buy it, then? I think a racing strap could look greatly on it..!! 🤩

@bugstomper4670

Жыл бұрын

I like that watch hatch on it. I wish they did it on all cheap metal watches, that aren't for diving.

I don't think the cost of nostalgia is hidden at all, the Q reissue is the perfect example of that!

First of all, nice review as always. This watch looks good, the style, the size... But I think (it's just an opinion) that a quartz watch over 100£ is more than what I would pay, except if it's a swissmade. Congrats!

Good looking watch. Clean, simple, and classic.

Silimar to what you said, there are regular Timex sales and promo codes ranging from 15 - 25% to be had.

Check the "Perpetual calendar" series by Timex. I have a small wrist too, but they (T2N504 in my case) looks somehow very good on it, and even slick for such a huge thickness. These are the only Timex series I shall concider for buying or giving as a present to someone. They give a very accurate and stylish, distinguished look, totally automatic calendar and indiglo, not to mention that I pay no attention to its maintanance.

I have the original, 1979 version of this watch. And I am surprised that folks would look back at it fondly.

@DanaTheInsane

Жыл бұрын

Its for people like me who look back at the 70's fondly.

I'm on the point of ordering: Timex Classic 45 mm Men's Day Date Watch @ £61.93. I like ""Bauhaus inspired" and green, so for me it's a "no brainer" But then perhaps I have no brain. Love your reviews and different opinions. We're all big boys - or should be - and can decide whether we agree with you or not. Keep the down to earth reviews coming, mate.

Another great review. I agree that vintage watches present a better value in this case.

I've had this and the 1975 re issue bookmarked waiting for a big discount. Also the blue and pink malibu because it looks so different to anytjing else. Asking too much at over £150 if they were 100 or less I'd probably have at least 2 of them by now

@Tim8tei

2 жыл бұрын

Why do you need 2?

A re issue of a Timex Dynabeat and it'll be love all over again 😍

I actually like the “soft” look of the watch but, for a low spec quartz, agree it’s a poor effort purely riding the nostalgia sentiment. Great review.

I use the same format automatic daily. The watch is more than 40 years old now. It is a masterpiece for daily use.

Saw this watch a couple of days ago on Reddit. LOVED IT at first sight. But I didn't go on to research it a bit more. I now can't unsee all the problems you pointed out. Esspecially the high price. Such a shame. Maybe the price will crash down in a couple of years. Would be happy to pay up to 70€ for it. But cca. 200€ is deff too much.

Hi Ben. Can't believe the price of this piece although I kind of like it except for the strap of course. Never been a big fan of vintage but my tastes are changing. Best regards. 🤣😹

Case looks exactly like my old Accutron

@jakekaywell5972

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of 1970s watches had that style of case. Personally, I believe it was first pioneered by Omega in 1964 with their C-case.

Great share, cheers Mate

Mr. Ben , are you sure that it's 316L Stainless Steel ?? Because watches which are cased up in China uses the standard steel . like the other Q reissues.....and PLEASE also review the 1975 reissue .

Great choice, great video!

I actually just came across an old timex Q with the square-ish face, assembled in the Phillipines, with the day/date at the 6:00 on an old Spiedel stretch band, needs a little cleaning and polishing and a while playing with it to get the day and date right, it'll be a beauty

Way too expensive for what it gives...!...looks nice, but the price is over the roof!...very good review!

@bigmacdaddy1234

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, $169 is really going to break the bank. Go buy a Rolex and see what you get for your money. An ugly green box.

0:31 That really cracked me up! 😂😂😂

I think you are right on. Paying for nostalgia. In my opinion, that is a $75 US dollar watch all day long. And the word china stamped on the case back turns me off even more. Something that did catch my eye...that second hand somehow was hitting the markers. That's a 1 of 1000 thing with Timex.

Saludos amigo que buen reloj temex.😎👍🇻🇪

Looks very similar to HMT Kohinoor. Maybe they lifted the design from Timex.

Hi loved the show! Quick question, what is the loudest automatic or manual wind watch? I have hearing aids and I’ve never heard any of watches tick in the collection

Gotta be honest, I think that's a crackin good watch, but yes, over priced, great review as always m8!

As always, very entertaining along with a good, honest review. This one's not for me. I have purchased a number of new Timex watches over the last couple of years, including both a hand-wind 34mm Marlin and an automatic 40mm Marlin. I also have several varieties of their new Expedition solar watches, but have not been interested in any of the quartz reissues, and this review only reinforces that sentiment. Honestly, even the sports-themed quartz models don't interest me. I would be interested in your opinion of one of the solar Timex watches.

Why you don’t review Citizen (specially Eco-Drive ones) watches? I like your channel but not found any Citizen review

The look is pretty awesome. It really hits that early quartz aesthetic spot on. Overpriced maybe, but the lower-priced timex watch you mentioned towards the end doesn't look half as cool. Not sayin it is worth getting but you may be undervaluing the aesthetics here, too. The strap ticks me off more than anything. Prolly should be about 125 USD, plus tax.

Learning about the watch industry, I've learned one thing - all watch brands are full of it... Except Casio.

Love it

THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL WATCH!!!

Just saw a timex marlin hand-wind with sliver and gold dial on watch shop for £94.50 with the extra 25% code seems like an absolute steal you should review it to see if it’s worth the hype!

Timex was not a high-end watch brand so it's hard to fault the current products. They seem decent. Your criticism seems constructive.

"Holy Molly" is exactly what I thought when you said the price! At $50, I would consider it an acceptable deal, if one is looking for a retro-looking quartz watch with a $10 movement. But at > $150, forget it. As usual, great video, great analysis, and great fun watching you! Thanks!

@Tim8tei

2 жыл бұрын

How many 50 usd watches are even out there that aren't complete junk or some vague knock off. You are asking way too much. You do realize everything that goes into creating a watch and that in the end a company still needs to make some money?

I was a bit confused about the comments regarding case finishing - your video shows the case finishing to be excellent - the Nixon is suppose to be angular whereas this is meant to look a bit smoother anyway?

Based off the watch box, I thought you had bought a nice bottle of whiskey.

@BensWatchClub

3 жыл бұрын

Me too 😂

my issue with reissues like this is you can pick up vintage enicars or seikos for that sort of price off Ebay

Wow I really love that case shape. But I’ll pass. Great review mate.

Hey, ben how do you find out the case material of the watch or which type of stainless steel (304, 316, 316L) is used in the watch.

I got a serios Flashback cause I remember that my Dad had a similar one. Damn- I just spend 150 euro because of you! ;-)

Ben, can you review Lilienthal Berlin watches please? They look clean and simple online but interested to see what you think.

Good use of "boon". 😁

It's a gift, it's a Timex!

Hi Ben, have a look at the Timex Milano XL. Very close in style and I got mine from H Samuel for £60

@andyburns6496

3 жыл бұрын

Should have watched to the end! Sorry

Very curious to see an overview of the clock that you already have (Timex Milano XL)

'Vanilla' watches I guess sell well with the masses since it's more discreet and minimal. The flashier 'unique' ones are for the watch enthusiasts. I'm guessing that has a lot to do with it.

Yes Ben I hope they do siwevju

The Marlin Jet is bar far the best retro looking this is nice; I would consider if I could find a better strap.

I dig the groovy vintage feel of this piece but wish Timex would have made it a hand winding movement.

Could you also take a look at the Citizen nj0100-20l? I think it has a similar case but features an automatic movement plus a flieger style dial, so quite an unique entry level watch.

Hmm, 3 bucks for the day-date movement, maybe 20 for case and crystal, max 5 for dial and hands, 2 for the strap and apparently 150 for the packaging. :-P

@GodIsInHisHeaven

3 жыл бұрын

where are you plucking these numbers from?....

@Alias_Anybody

3 жыл бұрын

@@GodIsInHisHeaven Estimates based on sale prices of said components. Most likely too generous/high. Except for the packaging, that was the joke.

@GodIsInHisHeaven

3 жыл бұрын

@@Alias_Anybody i thought the packaging looked shite as well. Funny how a long box made all the difference to Ben compared to the other standard shape box.

I have that watch except I think it's from the early-mid 70's. It was one of my grandfathers few watches. Mine is a wind up, and reads Made in Great Britain under the six.

One thing I'll say that I think younger reviewers get a little wrong. You say the other similar Timex has a more scratch resistant crystal. Yes and no. It has a mineral crystal which once it scratches, there's no way to remove the scratch by the user. Acrylic like on the 1978, is an absolute walk in the park to quickly buff back to new. Even toothpaste and a rag will buff it to near new. Id take acrylic every day of the week over hardlex or mineral crystal

I wonder if Timex will bring back the expanding metal bracelet that pinched you r skin when you put it on.

@bunberrier

3 жыл бұрын

Until then we can continue wrapping our arm in duct tape and pulling it off whenever we want a trip to the past.

@KabobHope

3 жыл бұрын

I bought a vintage Accutron with such a bracelet recently. I actually like it. Twist-O-Flex.

nice watch!

I think is really pretty. But the Milano is pretty as well.

Love that Falcon Eye model. Not so much this one though. It's nice to see TIMEX trying to make a come back, but not with poorly thought out pieces like this. The review was great. 👍

@paulbothwell8906

3 жыл бұрын

Make a comeback? Where did they go? How is this poorly thought out? It looks almost exactly like the original one.

This is good watch, i like it.

Wait a minute! $155.00 POUNDS!! That’s pushing $220.00+ Canadian ! Not a chance TIMEX, I’ll stick to my Seiko’s and Casio’s for that price.

@bigmacdaddy1234

3 жыл бұрын

The Timex looks better than your Seiko's and Casio's.

I wonder what we used to do before we had nostalgia.....

@jakekaywell5972

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing at all, considering nostalgia has always existed for as long as civilization has.

@pinkcitrus98

3 жыл бұрын

we used to innovate and look forward so we didnt have to look bak and miss the past but now...

@Mr_Memer.876

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure, but whatever it was I bet it was great.

@MrDNAtkinson

3 жыл бұрын

Ah, those were the days

I think that it is a touch pricier than needs be, but it is very elegant. If the strap was a better quality the price may be more appropriate

Unrelated, but have you seen seen Hanowa swiss field watches? The Active Duty line looks great but nobody seems to be reviewing them...

Tim..good review and bang on re the price,the Chinese can knock these watches out all day...retro or vintage for the gullible suckers who would pay more than 25 dollars for that 'touch of nostalgia'....you know what they say...there's one born every day.

In my opinion this watch is beautiflul (much more than Falcon)

I personally really dig the look of this watch. If it was $100 I would have absolutely picked it up. But its actual price is too high, especially if I need to spend additional money on a better strap.

I recently purchased a NOS 1972 Timex on it's original (shitty) strap...completely unused. Ebay...$36...I also purchased a 1972 Seiko in near mint condition, Auto, blue-burst...$58...So...just keep your eyes open, save your search, and you'll get plenty of risk worthy options simply because the price will be low enough to make it 'do-able'. (Both keep time relatively well, all things considered).

Aesthetically, I love it

Could you please reviews an eone watch and an aion watch?

I've had them pop up a few times on Facebook sponsered ads and even the Digitals are silly priced especially given what the watch they are generally are based on can be bought for in good condition. Case in point although not technically accurate now as they have appriciated, my Seiko SNKP23 was £133 via Amazon in early 2020, it's similar in styling although the watch models it's based on are a lot smaller, for that price it's mechanical with Hardlex and the Strap it's on whilst made in China barely shows any damage after months of frequent wear, Timex either really need to up what you get and drop the price sub £100 even maybe sub £50 in some case especially given what you can get from other named brands that are similar in this range.

please do the nixon dork too