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As a man of modest means, appreciate how when you talk about affordability, you really mean affordability. Watched another horologist this weekend go on about how affordable and such a good deal a watch was - and it was US$ 375...

@the.goat.yannis

3 жыл бұрын

Who was it and what was the video titled???

@tezzanewton

3 жыл бұрын

I reckon a used Patek for 30k is affordable Joking. The lunacy runs strong in the watch hobby.

@brennanofthenorth9808

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure I'm stating the obvious, but affordability is all relative. If you're looking for an "affordable alternative" to scratch the $12k submariner itch, suddenly $375 sounds like peanuts. It all depends on what you're comparing it to. $375 might in fact be an amazing deal for what you are getting. You just might not value that particular item enough to warrant it. Most hobbies are the same way. How much are you willing to spend on a bicycle, tv, or tent (if any of those are your thing). I'm sure there are people who would pay way more than $375 for those non-essentials (I know, a bike or tent might be essential to some, but you get my point) but would balk at paying that for a watch. What brings you the most joy will dictate where you're willing to spend disposable income.

@GodIsInHisHeaven

3 жыл бұрын

All depends on your income bracket and what specs you expect for what you pay. I'm not a high earner myself - but I paid $350 for a microbrand diver (not even top spec: single dome sapphire/nh35/aluminium bezel), but I love it for the design and I wear most days compared to the other dozen watches I own, this for me represents great value and affordability.

@zogzog1063

3 жыл бұрын

Lawrence, if I may: One thing to consider is that a lot of money - $375 in this case - can be reasonable if it is just one watch. $375 (or whatever) a pop over several watches gets out of hand. For example I splashed out on a Casio Oceanus. It is durable, sapphire crystal, good looking, solar powered and perfectly accurate. It was in the order of $500 but I will be wearing it for the rest of my life.

Timex has a factory in the Philippines. The government requires employers to provide at least minimum wage, contributions to health insurance, social security, etc. That's why products made here aren't as cheap as other countries.

@Sankara561

3 жыл бұрын

There is also a minimum wage and socialised healthcare in China. Weird comment in the video as if factories in China are exploitative whereas factories set up elsewhere in the region are run on humanitarian grounds. There's no ethical consumption under capitalism!

@roblinnbailey2359

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sankara561 tell that to the uyghurs

@rafiy7150

3 жыл бұрын

Wdym product made in philipines aren't as cheap as products made in other countries? Minimum wages in Philipine is still one of the lowest in the world even health insurace and social security included

@netmaster26

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sankara561 the difference between China and the Philippines in terms of production costs is China subsidizes the factories, while the PHL doesn't, and even includes a relatively high tax rate. In terms of humanitarian issues, both of them are equally problematic, but at least when you're outside China a company can get pressured to correct their wrongdoings whereas in China, even the government's own judiciary will make sure it isn't discussed at all.

@ozmobozo

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sankara561 Yeah Ch*na REALLY cares about it's people yeah for suuuureeee

Has one major benefit over other Timex watches though… won’t keep you up at night with its ticking

@TheTownWatch

3 жыл бұрын

😅

@carnyshill684

3 жыл бұрын

Casio will get you a better watch per dollar at all price points IMO

@mrstoives2444

3 жыл бұрын

Timex’s ad in the late 70’s was Ticka-Ticka Timex

@henryviiifake8244

2 жыл бұрын

Oof 💀

2 жыл бұрын

I do love Casio, Seiko, etc... But tell no bad about Timex, my father gave me one Explorer many years ago and still works fine, and I like it very much. The only drawback is when you need to change the battery, must send it to Timex, because people don't mess with it, and it's costs around 25 EUR.

The watch is probably made in the Philippines. Timex has a factory in Cebu.

@traviswalker8933

3 жыл бұрын

Almost all Timex watches are made their with the movements made in China.

@relosapulso

3 жыл бұрын

sanaol :D

@TheRoniverseOfficial

2 жыл бұрын

I'm from Cebu and I literally had no idea lol

@AliasEveWatches

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRoniverseOfficial Located in PEZA Mactan Lapu-Lapu Cebu :)

@TheRoniverseOfficial

2 жыл бұрын

@@AliasEveWatches yoo that's insane my gf lives super close by. Might wanna pay a visit there sometime soon. Thanks for the info!

The thing I love and admire on this channel is how he keeps proper budget in mind. The other channels consider 250 dollars to be budget. For a student like me this channel is perfect. I've purchased a Seiko 5 just because this man recommended it and it's divine. Thanks man

Otherwise know as the “Timex Classic Digital” I’ll be the dissenting opinion. I love mine. It holds the #2 spot in my collection behind my Orient Mako USA II. I will concede that the bracelet is a weak spot, but the long band variant fits my 7.5” wrist spot on. I suspect the only difference between this and the T80 is the face plate and bracelet. I greatly prefer the timex module over the corresponding Casio for a few petty reasons. First is Indiglo being better than than the LEDs Casio uses(aside from select models with electroluminescent). Second is the Casio date display. I know it is trivial, but no month on the date display for a digital watch a deal breaker. But I’ve always been a timex fanboy🤷‍♂️

@traviswalker8933

3 жыл бұрын

You could easily solve that by getting a B640. It has all the features that are missing from those Casios.

@feduzerr3140

3 жыл бұрын

Timex has shorter living battery. Though, mb without light usage they work similar time.

@appalachiangunman9589

2 жыл бұрын

You’ve got two of the same watches I have. The Mako USA II offers so much for the money. I bought an F-91W the other day just for the heck of it. I agree though that Indiglo is superior to the F-91W backlight. I like the weird color changing of the display as it brings a bit of nostalgia for me from some cheap digital watches I had when I was a kid. I miss the old Expeditions with digital/analog, I have saw one in awhile, I assumed they aren’t made anymore.

You always have to have Speidel-type bands fitted by removing (or adding) links, except in the unlikely scenario of it being the right size for your wrist by default. You wouldn't want to wear a too-small one in "expand to fit" mode, unless you like having a tourniquet on your wrist all day. The expansion is to allow you to put on and take off the watch, not to allow for a universal fit. I've removed (and added) links from them before, and it's not too bad if you can see what you're doing and have a good pair of tweezers. Once you reach about your mid 40s it gets a lot harder if you haven't bothered to get reading glasses yet. In the old days when those were all the rage you could take it to any jewelry store that did rudimentary work on watches (such as replacing bands and batteries) and they would fit a Speidel-type band to your wrist for a small fee. I assume it would be a lot harder to find that sort of service these days, since watches in general aren't anywhere near as common as they used to be since the cell phone became the standard timepiece for most people, and Speidel bands haven't been particularly popular since the '70s.

I had a Seiko digital in the 1980s with the "twist o flex" expanding bracelet. I took it into a watch shop to be sized. The expansion isn't to fit large wrists but to fit over your hand.

This shows that Casio builds high-quality “simple” watches

Its always fascinating how much one can tell about the simplest items, when passionate about it. Your channel is like a good written and drawn comicbook when you are in a long distance train ride back home to your parents! Love it!!!

The strap is actually pretty easy to adjust. The vids just 15 mins bc he just repeats a lot of stuff. I did it in about 10 mins with a rly small screwdriver and tweezers.

I bought one of these back in 2017 for $30 usd and it has been a great beater for me. I know there is a lot that can vary when it comes to qc but mine has been fully submerged and dealt with far more shock than expected (I left it on while driving metal fence posts) and it is still going. The only issue I have had is the "metal" finish wearing off on the bottom of the case showing the white resin underneath. They may be overpriced now but I will always have a soft spot for my smallest watch that has handled everything I could throw at it.

Ben, I've only recently started watching your videos, but I have to say, you're doing a wonderful job. Your honesty and clarity are head and shoulders above others, and you've gained an instant subscription from me. Good man!

@BensWatchClub

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@mohammedtaqi700

Жыл бұрын

becareful subscribing, he's not a Citizen fan. Infact he compared Citizen with Casio which was so foolish. Citizen produce very elegant watches and I've always been a fan of their designs.

I love my digital expedition watch. It's the perfect in between for a cheap casio f91w and g shock both in size and price. It's also got traditional lugs so it's super easy for strap changes.

Another great video! Clean to the point and extremely clean B-Roll!

I used to wear the black resin version when i was in the military, was a durable watch in the late 00s

This was the first watch I bought when I began collecting. Still have it.

I was given this watch as a gift. The bracelet was a problem as I have tiny wrists, but I was determined to persevere and I took the watch to my local jeweller. He re-sized the bracelet to fit my wrist perfectly and I have to be honest, I totally get the appeal of it now. Before I did that I felt as Ben does in this video but now I wear this watch all the time, specifically because of the convenience of the bracelet.

A gshock or any casio is the ultimate practical watch. I have the thin gsteel coming this week and I am excited

An interesting review Ben, for a little more than the cost of the Timex it is (was) possible to get hold of the Casio A1000 with the positive display when I got mine anyway. I've always had a soft spot for Timex but every one of mine since the 90's have had problems. The most recent was 12 years ago... that had problems... I've not bothered with the brand since. I do wish the brand well though in the future as it has a great history. For now I'll be sticking with my Casio collection for my digital watches.

Nice review Ben! It's funny you put this video out now, tomorrow I'm dropping an unboxing video of two timex T80 with the expandable bracelets!

@michaelbedford8017

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for warning us; these modern Timex watches are pitifully shoddy.

Loving the channel. Needed a new beater for work and went with a W-86. Can't beat it for £16.

My guess is that it's a chrome plated base metal. I think that would explain the look of the finishing best.

Hi Ben I've just subscribed, I've recently fallen back in love with Casios since I left them behind in the 80s. Great videos👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

You need to size the expandable bracelet. They are designed to be refitted, they just take time. They are definitely not meant to expand to fit any size.

@GrandpaMunstersMultitrackLab

Ай бұрын

How could anyone not know this, especially someone who has tons of videos about watches?

That green background "hue" is supposedly the "All-day Indiglo" feature; which works well under bright light, but badly under subdued light.

No matter how hard I try, I just can’t like a Timex. Great review anyway, mate.

@p_drizzle123

3 жыл бұрын

I’d rather wear nothing than a Timex.

@tezzanewton

3 жыл бұрын

@@p_drizzle123 somehow I doubt that one mate. But to each, his own. I have heaps of Seiko while a lot of people hate them.

@traviswalker8933

3 жыл бұрын

@@tezzanewton I guess it's all subjective then.

@tezzanewton

3 жыл бұрын

@@traviswalker8933 exactly mate. They’re just watches, we tell the time with them, anything more than that is just a product of marketing. The key is to just find what you like and wear it.

@traviswalker8933

3 жыл бұрын

@@tezzanewton indeed and also, try not to be a snob in the process and prove that one watch brand is better than the rest when the factual evidence does not point to that direction.

Thanks to you, I've been rocking a D170 / A700 since a few months...Every Single Day!

I own one. I agree with everything in this video. I still love it, and would buy it again.

The 555 is this watch with smaller digits. It was in production for decades, and then they came out with this version 10-15 years ago. Both used to go for Casio prices, but they keep going up, along with other Timex watches, without getting any improvements.

Great review. Please do the T80 next! 😎

I’ve got one and it’s just okay. Good fo wearing washing the car or gardening. I do like the strap though - I know you always tell us you have skinny wrists but wow they must be really skinny. Definitely resin case as I stripped threads putting screw back into case back.

You didn't mention how the top row of text gets obscured by half. That'd drive me nuts.

@bio-plasmictoad5311

3 жыл бұрын

It don't, it's a shadow I have one.

I was wondering about this one since it was so similar to the Casio but the price difference made me reluctant to consider it. I've had to mod the expansion bracelet on another Timex and it isn't arduous but it is ridiculous that you have to go through a process which feels very "not authorized" just to make it wearable.

As with any entry level product, Casio digital watches are missing some of the features in one module and having some in the other and because of the fact that they would scratch up easily due to how watches get hit on objects on my wrist while at work, I have found G-Shocks to be the soft spot. But I also buy standard Casio digitals from time to time. Only those with special features.

Hey Ben! I'd love to see you do some videos on some of the nice mid-tier microbrands like Dan Henry, Zeppelin, or Junkers.

I don’t have any problems with Timex, in a way this could be a suggestion to replace the factory bracket to a more like a buckle bracelet as an alternative. Other than that Timex do make good quality watches.

Thank you so much for this comparison. I'm a Huge fan of Casio.

Great video. The adds accompanying this were for a Breymont Hawking. How weird is you tube?

These were on my wish list, because of the retro charm. I guess there's one less watch after this vid.

@OrdnryChristian

11 күн бұрын

I’ve had the gold version of this watch for probably 4 years now and I love it. Sometimes it’s best to try it for yourself cause everything isn’t for everyone 👍🏾

I've heard good things about that Scametti brand.

So, how hard is it to remove links from the bracelet compared to the seiko 5 folded links index?

I love the macro of the watch at 4:20

Ben, take a look at the Casio W212. It has a curved acrylic crystal as well. It's actually one of my favorite features about the watch.

I’ve seen a new blue dial T80 that looks very good but Timex prices are quite over priced for their reissue watches. They are still all very cool though and if we’re cheaper we could forgive some of their things we don’t quite like with them compared to Casio’s

Does that Barton strap fit the Casio a168? I tried fitting a NATO on mine but not enough space on the spring bars.

ouuuf, I think you nailed it in the title: it could have been great!!! Sad times ben! Thank you for this review!

Missed your digital watch videos

Is it adjustable by trimmer? If so - this is a huge plus. Most modern cheap Casios are missing this one.

I just got this and when I scanned it at the self check out it was only 20$ Canadian… so I’m not questioning it and now have a steal of a watch

I wonder if the W116 is still available for purchase? I googled the model and I barely find anything..

There's a difference with digital "movements" that they can be somewhat unique to the watch because commissioning a different PCB based on a given existing chip costs pretty much nothing, and if you have a custom LCD and paid like a few hundred to set that up, next up you need a new PCB where the contact strip matches the connections on the display. The largest expense are the plastic pieces which can take a couple grand in tooling. All in all a very cheap undertaking that just reflects on MOQ and it just doesn't make sense to sell the parts separately.

Be interested to see you review a Quiksilver Homie - there's something about it that I like the look of

Why are the a158’s not available on Amazon uk? :(

Are there any disassembly-videos for Timex digital watches? I can't seem to find one.

I have them both,I like more the Timex design and shine,but indeed the visibility is best on Casio.

just out of curiosity is there a video where you go through your watch collection Ben?

You have to try the Fossil Hybrid HR, I use this watch for more than a year and I belive you will love it

@bubblewrapvillain

3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't buy a fossil

@agustinriesgo

3 жыл бұрын

@@bubblewrapvillain I know, but give it a chance, watch some videos about it and then tell me what you think about it, I relly love the concept and how it works

Now I am happy that Timex, told me they can't deliver to my country. I live in Germany by the way. Grat video Thank you for enlighten me.

I have both the watches you talk about and they are both fine watches in their own way including their weak points. The Timex IMHO looks more sophisticated and fantastic with a A168 strap like I have put on mine taken off one of my dead Casio's. The Timex I agree is too expensive for what it is especially considering the Casio but I personally really like the Timex and wear it more often than my A168. I live with it and enjoy it...😊 It isn't that bad!!!

Best watch channel on the tube

I've worn both. Casio scratches and fades WAY faster than Timex. Have worn the timex for years and the quality has gone down a lot, but still not bad.

I bought this exact watch second hand for a tenner. The bracelet disappointed me in the same way! I deliberately bought it for my small wrist and had to put it on a leather strap instead!

You can size the expanding bracelet

I love my timex Ironman triathlete but i don’t know if it’s a replacement that Casio since the styling is pretty different. I think indigo is way better than casio’s backlight though

@the_once-and-future_king.

3 жыл бұрын

Some Casios have a similar EL system.

This is probably my favorite most simple watch. I absolutely love the band on it as well. I guess different strokes for different folks. I have the chrome model, you have the non-chrome model band, I just ordered the gold model for more dress occasions. Like I said I absolutely love this watch I have about 12 watches and it still might go to.

@sci-fyguy7767

Жыл бұрын

Just picked up the gold model & it’s GORGEOUS! I really like the bracelet & how the display turns irredescent green when rotating the watch in the light. 🔥

I only wear vintage mechanical chronographs, but I still just like watching your stuff

Could you find some budget small second watches? I love small seconds but budget watches with small seconds and are decent quality within a reasonable daily wear budget.

dr evil clon, mini me have grown up and now makes watches reviews 🤭 great channel!

Looks stunning

here's a recommendation -> another Casio xD Seriously though, there are soo many different unheard of variants, for sure you can find another favorite one.

The watch body is definitely resin as pretty much all the paint on my T78587 has flaked off and is showing a dull pail off white/tan color. Thought it looks a little crappy, it still works like new! The flexible band can definitely be adjusted though like in the video, its kind of a pain in the ass.

Ben get the casio oak. Also I would love to hear from you about the seven friday watches

@James_k59psn

3 жыл бұрын

He hates the casiaok

@gavindalziel9022

3 жыл бұрын

The Casioak is bigger than he is🤣

Have you considered any of the Armitron "vintage reissue" watches? One called The Griffy looks neat. Falls into your budget style, and it'd be nice to see a review on something different, not that I don't love casios and orients.

The Watch looks rather cool, especially with the beige strap!

@BensWatchClub

3 жыл бұрын

It does look quite good, I'll give them that!

Hi! What watches do you wear on this video? Is it Casio 700?

This watch may be awkward and have a bad OS, but I must say, it photographs well, and I find it very attractive.

It's a touching humanising style. We all loved Elvis. We all felt for the man. I will always remember and love that Man for the happiness he brought to the world. Unfortunately, Elvis was in my view used up by a lot of people. I think you could do this format where appropriate and mix it up. Always deep and caring work by you on the great man. ☺️👍🏻

The Q Timex LCA shows that Timex can indeed make a good digital watch. It's a shame they don't demonstrate that in their more affordable options.

Have to disagree here as I love this watch. It also comes in a gold colour option. The lines are sleek and it's a great daily. Gotta love that retro 80s look. The T80 is also a classic time piece.

Could you please do a review of the Lorus lor rt349hx9, or at least give me an opinion, weather I should buy one? Thanks!

@yurrev

3 жыл бұрын

Based on the Lorus field watch I own (which Ben made a video about), I'm entitled to think it should work well and be well finished That being said, I wouldn't personnally buy a quartz chronograph, I feel like using the chrono would drain the battery really fast (it obviously depends on how often you use it, but I think I would use it a lot). IMO, a chronograph should either be mechanical, kynetic or solar

Its odd that this watch is so big on your wrists, as other reviewers have stated it only fits small wrists. Is your version perhaps one equipped with a larger bracelet?

So I have this watch and when the hourly chime goes off the indigo flashes too, now I have the 75882 and this doesn't happen any 5houghts

What brand is your polo? I can't pinpoint the logo. Thanks!

Timex have some super nice looking stuff coming out lately, but the pricing is absolutely ricidulous. Everything they sell seems to be 25% - 50% more than I'd ever consider paying for it. Real shame, as I especially dig the Todd Snyder Q quite a bit.

@BensWatchClub

3 жыл бұрын

It's like they're deliberately overpriced so they can then discount them to a more normal price; making you think you got a great deal

@hellspawn

3 жыл бұрын

@@BensWatchClub Yeah, I noticed how there are absolutely *always* about a million different discount codes for various watches on the Timex site. Really comes across as just a generally pretty naff business practice to bait people into panic buying it while it's """on sale""" so they don't miss out. It especially sucks when you take into consideration that Timex was considered the go-to company for an every-day beater watch that anyone could afford once over. I think they're missing out on a massive opportunity to (once again) position themselves as one of the best budget options on the market.

@Bob_Smith19

3 жыл бұрын

@@BensWatchClub this is a real tactic driven by a marketing department. It doesn’t just happen w/ watches.

@mondymysan7905

2 жыл бұрын

Found out that they are pricing way higher in Amazon than my local online stores. NVM, twas assembly/manufactured in the Philippines,that's way they are pricing lower.

I know you probably won’t review it (probably best as I’ve already bought mine and I don’t think you’d like it 😆) but I wondered what your opinion was on the Timex PAC-MAN edition T80? (I bought the gold version) Love your channel 👍

I enjoy mine but I found an older gold tone one for free 😅 that bracelet is a bit pinchy though

I wasn’t impressed with that Timex either. I was really impressed with the Expedition version of the Atlantis 100. Better than any resin Casio.

I love me some Casios, but I got a destroyed supreme module one and I swapped it into one of these and it's just hilarious

EARLY CREWWW! Let's do this!

Those expanding bracelets are deadly if you get your hairs stuck in them.

@raheelx4700

3 жыл бұрын

My first thought as well! The pain and horror!

@thomasflynn5366

2 жыл бұрын

I'd say the bracelet on the Casio is worse than any expansion bracelet I've had. I wear a lot of expansion bracelets on vintage watches and I think it is a misconception that they pull hairs as I've never had one do so.

Why does the screen go blank when you talk about the Amazon listings?

This watch is just a little too expensive at about $40-$50 compared to the F-91, but I truly enjoy that colorful display. Mine has module M-555 and came with two spring contacts for the speaker. Don’t know what that is all about

Armitron would be the next down the line for retro inspired digi. timepieces.

i think, there is just no reasonable alternative to casio for cheap, but reasonable digital watches. casio owns this game and in terms of quality, almost never fails. its hard to compete with a tech giant like casio is, if a company is "just" in one product category like timex.

@feduzerr3140

3 жыл бұрын

Casio has the same quality. While prices are small for the both. Seems Timex idea is just "something else besides Casio". :) Something with a little different look, but close functionality.

Check Electronika 55 stainless steel or WUS Electronika 55 ss project.

@feduzerr3140

3 жыл бұрын

It has 2 years battery. Same as Timex. But several times lesser what Casio 158/168 promises.

Hey ben please review more great small watches other then casio and timex 😬

Surely you've got to review the new Casio AE1500?

Casio is still the king! 👑