I really like what Timex are doing lately. This watch is absolutely on the money. I think they are reading the market perfectly. With phones and smartwatches, many people don't want a watch at all - those that do, want a nice one - and Timex are giving us what we want. The Q range, and the Waterbury's, at very reasonable prices are really cool, and for those who want a hand-wind or auto, the Marlins and Galli and this are definitely worth a look. I notice UK entry level brand Accurist are also doing some automatics - aiming at the enthusiast rather than the casual supermarket buyer.
How is an acryic crystal supposed to protect against scratches and scruffs when it takes over the bezel's job? Should have been sapphire if they wanted to go this route.
Acrylic is used for aesthetic purposes instead of functionality as it captures the vintage look watches had many decades ago. It WILL scratch and scuff, it is what it is. Have a tube of polywatch handy at all times.
Agreed, timex are a joke when it comes to pricing! You can get SO much more for your money elsewhere.. wouldn’t waste my money that’s for sure! Even Aragon have a sale and you can get twice the watch this is for half the price 😂
I really didn't need another $300 watch with a Miyota in it. Nothing wrong with Miyota: I've just already got a couple of them. However, I ordered this watch a couple of days ago because I just cannot believe it's a TIMEX. It's a cool looking original design, doesn't look remotely like anything else, as well as being a repairable automatic, well it's just the complete opposite of everything I associate with the brand, other than being affordable which it is. I think this is one that deserves to be in a collection, if only for the novelty and originality. I'm actually kind of excited about it.
I like it a lot. This is one that you'd feel good about on the wrist every day. I'd like to see if they come out with any different color schemes. $289 isn't bad, but for where I'm at financially I couldn't justify that current day.
This watch speaks to me, from a design perspective. Also, I have a Myota 8 series in my Citizen Promaster and find it to be a reliable workhorse....it deserves a little love and not sure why the internet likes to bash the series.
I think it's really good looking, and the curved crystal is a nice gimmick I guess. What I don't like about it is that subdial with a 24-hour indicator. Seems useless to me. Why do that and not a sub-seconds?
At first glance it looks like it's missing a bezel. My second thought is that crystal is going to be a scratch magnet. I guess overall it looks semi-premium but not my thing. Also, not sure I trust Timex for its value proposition in general and its looks over substance ethos in its lower priced watches.
Very lovely watch. I think given how prominent and exposed the glass is, I'd maybe prefer sapphire, since this thing is definitely, inevitably going to get scuffed. Also, while I absolutely love the texture of the woven band, I wish they offered a few other color options. Anyway, very tempted to save up for this, though I would rather see it closer to $200.
Im looking at this watch on the Timex website right now. I can't decide if the crystal looks cool or bizarre as the entire watch face looks like it's freestanding inside the dome.
What absolutely ridiculous is that is a fantastic looking watch. It’s as good looking as watches that cost 20/30 times the price. The design is fantastic.
It's actually quite a good looking watch. Definitely something a little different. I don't mind acrylic but in this case it's such a large piece and actually does the job of being the view piece and the bezel feels like it's inevitably going to be scratched a lot...that's a lot of poly watch you will need. But it does make it look cool. Although wait until Timex does the Chrono version of this watch aka the Timex Glassbox. :) It does look good and unique at this price point, not too bad.
They surely could have release a version with diffrent function as subdial. 24H subdial is fine in some places, Canada, further more Alaska or maybe Finland, Norway, all those place where sometime there is sunlight for 20 hours a day so it's useful to know if it's a.m or p.m.
Well. The 24h sub dial would really make sense if it has date window, wouldn't it? It is handsome as it is, but imagine if there's no 24 subdials in this design.
scrolling through comments: lot of people asking about the functionality of the sub-dial is it purely for aesthetics or can you mark a separate time-zone ?
I like the glass, very nice finish dial and subdial, with date at 6 would have been even better, also a double brins fabric strap would have not add thickness. For me it's a may be purchase. Although I dislike the 19mm strap size, a real deal breaker to not be able to use my 20mm straps on it. If I take it, buy a good leather, may be in gold brown, will add a third of the initial price to the all.
The dimensions are right up my alley, but having "Marlin" on the dial, as well as the chapter ring(??) Please tell me its not on the crystal! Does look a bit overkill and crap!
Great review, a good looking watch from Timex, not sure about the name that they use it as Marlin and do agree looks abit like missing bezel from the top but then when you show it on your wrist definately change my mind its beautiful.
Looked good right up to the point where you mentioned acryllic crystal. Can't understand why watch companies still insist on using anything but sapphire crystal... deal breaker for me.
I think you should research the benefits that Acrylic has over Sapphire. Going off of pure industry connotation is a bad idea when judging a time piece.
I thought Timex are a volume manufacturer? This watch doesn't exist anywhere, yet still UA-cam experts are recommending it as a great value watch. Can't be great value if its unobtainable!
I don't like the curved crystal. This thing would be epic with a Rolex day date fluted bezel. Ditch the 24 hour marker to save costs and reduce complications.
I have Bulova buy Timex. It is a privately held company and they care about quality and price. I think you mistake the range of products they offer. First company to illuminate the watch face.
The 'crystal' looks like a scratch magnet and yes it looks like the bezel fell off. It may be affordable compared to other watches but for a Timex it's overpriced.
من فضلك عندي ساعة pierpont ميكانيكية نسائية قديمة وهي بحالة جيدة وعندي ساعة Sndoz قديمة رجالية خدش بسيط بالميناء ولكنها تعمل بشكل جيد وساعة sirgint تعمل بشكل جيد اريد بيعهم وساعة ام صليب قديمة يلزمها اصلاح بسيط وايضا اريد بيعها
At $289, I’ll pass. I see a $100 watch, if that. Edit: after watching the vid again after Ben's response, perhaps I am being a bit too harsh. I understand these are Timex's premier models, but at the end of the day, it is still a Timex with a miyota movement. I suppose I am more interested in the cheap watches priced around $50 and under vs. their higher end models. I just can't justify spending that much on a Timex.
Fair enough. Personally I disagree, but each to their own. The watch does look better in person, I'll do a better job of the b-roll footage in the full review 👍
@@In_The_Loupe look forward to it; I noticed this watch when it first came out. Thinking about buying it, i know the case is stainless steel, but somehow it appears a bit plasticy on your camera, dont know why?
I really like what Timex are doing lately. This watch is absolutely on the money. I think they are reading the market perfectly. With phones and smartwatches, many people don't want a watch at all - those that do, want a nice one - and Timex are giving us what we want. The Q range, and the Waterbury's, at very reasonable prices are really cool, and for those who want a hand-wind or auto, the Marlins and Galli and this are definitely worth a look. I notice UK entry level brand Accurist are also doing some automatics - aiming at the enthusiast rather than the casual supermarket buyer.
I appreciate Timex finally stepping their game up with some proper lookers.
How is an acryic crystal supposed to protect against scratches and scruffs when it takes over the bezel's job? Should have been sapphire if they wanted to go this route.
Polywatch willl touch her up nice if needed. If you do scratch her bad..it's a $10 crystal
Acrylic is used for aesthetic purposes instead of functionality as it captures the vintage look watches had many decades ago. It WILL scratch and scuff, it is what it is. Have a tube of polywatch handy at all times.
Agreed, timex are a joke when it comes to pricing! You can get SO much more for your money elsewhere.. wouldn’t waste my money that’s for sure! Even Aragon have a sale and you can get twice the watch this is for half the price 😂
@@D3ZG1978 Aragon...LOL. Poor mans Invicta. ANd that's saying something. Timex has been killing it lately and it's a brand with actual heritage.
@@icas80 haha in your opinion and much better specs than this garbage. Timex is a poor man’s every watch!
Ben…is that you??
Glad I found your other channel, mate!! Nice review - that’s a beautiful Timex.
Right!! That's exactly what I thought! He sounds EXACTLY like Ben lol
Haha yes this is me
I thought the same thing lol and where’s the rest of video I wanna see second watch
thats exactly what i thought when i heard the voice and review style @@BensWatchClub
ok then that's a subscribe @@BensWatchClub
I really didn't need another $300 watch with a Miyota in it. Nothing wrong with Miyota: I've just already got a couple of them. However, I ordered this watch a couple of days ago because I just cannot believe it's a TIMEX. It's a cool looking original design, doesn't look remotely like anything else, as well as being a repairable automatic, well it's just the complete opposite of everything I associate with the brand, other than being affordable which it is. I think this is one that deserves to be in a collection, if only for the novelty and originality. I'm actually kind of excited about it.
I like it a lot. This is one that you'd feel good about on the wrist every day. I'd like to see if they come out with any different color schemes. $289 isn't bad, but for where I'm at financially I couldn't justify that current day.
This watch speaks to me, from a design perspective. Also, I have a Myota 8 series in my Citizen Promaster and find it to be a reliable workhorse....it deserves a little love and not sure why the internet likes to bash the series.
This watch is too expensive for me to justify purchasing, but I have 3 Timex watches I got used at a great price. I love Timex watches.
i like this bauhaus design, its like nomos but with less price
I think it's really good looking, and the curved crystal is a nice gimmick I guess. What I don't like about it is that subdial with a 24-hour indicator. Seems useless to me. Why do that and not a sub-seconds?
It's not a chronograph! The subdial on this one is set to 24 hours just to show night and day (aka military time).
@@DD-ix3bm I understand that. That's why I said I found it a bit useless.
that rotor is so smooth especially for the price point
I just hope TImex don't go jacking up the prices like Seiko.
This has a great look. You could swap that band with anything and it would still look great.
I’ve got to say that’s gotta be the most handsome Timex watch I’ve seen from their recent crop of releases (reasonably priced too.)
I have been looking at Timex in a different light lately , great presentation ! Keep up the great work !
Love this video format. Thanks Ben!
Love the look of this one. Really beautiful design.
At first glance it looks like it's missing a bezel. My second thought is that crystal is going to be a scratch magnet. I guess overall it looks semi-premium but not my thing. Also, not sure I trust Timex for its value proposition in general and its looks over substance ethos in its lower priced watches.
I have to agree that it looks like it's missing a divers or gmt bezel.
Can the 24 hour function reference a second time zone?
It’s not even done correctly either. “24” isn’t a time
@@friskjidjidoglu7415it is in military time.
Timex has really been stepping up their designs lately, however 19mm lugs is just infuriating
That dial reminded me of the Carl Suchy Waltz No. 1
Good looking watch! That being said I think I'd have constant heart attacks that my bezel fell off haha
Loved the watch, sold out, and can't locate anywhere except those selling on eBay from the UK trying to price gouge.
Very lovely watch. I think given how prominent and exposed the glass is, I'd maybe prefer sapphire, since this thing is definitely, inevitably going to get scuffed. Also, while I absolutely love the texture of the woven band, I wish they offered a few other color options. Anyway, very tempted to save up for this, though I would rather see it closer to $200.
Im looking at this watch on the Timex website right now. I can't decide if the crystal looks cool or bizarre as the entire watch face looks like it's freestanding inside the dome.
if you like it, it's cool
if you don't, that's cool too
Looks like a Patek Calatrava. And I own a Patek Aquanaut so I'm familiar with their design features. In short, I'm buying this watch STAT.
What absolutely ridiculous is that is a fantastic looking watch. It’s as good looking as watches that cost 20/30 times the price. The design is fantastic.
Can you move the sub dial hand independently? Like for GMT function?
It's actually quite a good looking watch. Definitely something a little different.
I don't mind acrylic but in this case it's such a large piece and actually does the job of being the view piece and the bezel feels like it's inevitably going to be scratched a lot...that's a lot of poly watch you will need. But it does make it look cool. Although wait until Timex does the Chrono version of this watch aka the Timex Glassbox. :)
It does look good and unique at this price point, not too bad.
Is it possible to put a leather strap on it afterwards?
I'm planning on getting this watch. Is yours still working reliably?
Acrylic crystal, tasty.
For everyone hating on acrylic crystals..... Vintage rolex's and Omega's use(d) acrylic crystals!
I'm loving the offset sub second hand.
Does it have a ghost date position ?
Don't see the point of the subdial. If they had to have it why not make it a small seconds?
They surely could have release a version with diffrent function as subdial. 24H subdial is fine in some places, Canada, further more Alaska or maybe Finland, Norway, all those place where sometime there is sunlight for 20 hours a day so it's useful to know if it's a.m or p.m.
I don't think you can set the sub dial to a different time zone. That would have been a great subtle feature.
love your content buddy
Well. The 24h sub dial would really make sense if it has date window, wouldn't it? It is handsome as it is, but imagine if there's no 24 subdials in this design.
Wrist size?
scrolling through comments: lot of people asking about the functionality of the sub-dial
is it purely for aesthetics or can you mark a separate time-zone ?
Seems to be just a standard 24 hour complication as far as I can tell, probably doesn't allow for anything like that I'd guess.
I like the glass, very nice finish dial and subdial, with date at 6 would have been even better, also a double brins fabric strap would have not add thickness. For me it's a may be purchase. Although I dislike the 19mm strap size, a real deal breaker to not be able to use my 20mm straps on it.
If I take it, buy a good leather, may be in gold brown, will add a third of the initial price to the all.
Nice review Ben 😃
The dimensions are right up my alley, but having "Marlin" on the dial, as well as the chapter ring(??) Please tell me its not on the crystal! Does look a bit overkill and crap!
What was going on with that seconds hand when you were setting the time!?? 😮
Not entirely sure, I will investigate for the review on BWC
Great review, a good looking watch from Timex, not sure about the name that they use it as Marlin and do agree looks abit like missing bezel from the top but then when you show it on your wrist definately change my mind its beautiful.
Love it!.. but just the watch coming out of position when opening the box oh no 😅... but apart from that,.. it is a lovely timepiece!
Any lume ?
Looked good right up to the point where you mentioned acryllic crystal. Can't understand why watch companies still insist on using anything but sapphire crystal... deal breaker for me.
I think you should research the benefits that Acrylic has over Sapphire. Going off of pure industry connotation is a bad idea when judging a time piece.
Beautiful.. thank you for the detailed video. You just got a new subscriber
Glassbox?
how they dare to sent you the watch without the bezel 😅
What on earth is the 24hr hand for, it has no date. As for the acrylic, they can shove it.
A surprisingly nice looking watch.
I thought Timex are a volume manufacturer? This watch doesn't exist anywhere, yet still UA-cam experts are recommending it as a great value watch. Can't be great value if its unobtainable!
Is it Ben's watch club twin channel? 😅
beautiful watch but can't buy in india anyone know how to get one of these in India?
hi ben, just curious why did u start this channel? u already have a few successful channel
Timex and their “coffin cases” …interesting watch though
Bens Watch Club?
I thought the same !
And what is on your wrist?
Looks Cool, love the strap..I live in the Philippines, im sure we dont have this yet. 😁
New channel from Ben! ❤ looking forward to next scam brand!
Looks great 👍
Looks better than the Baltic
That's a very pretty watch
Is this Ben's Watch Club?
Nice watch
I just scroll the video waiting for a couple ot besels to popup and ppl have to switch them easy but... For me looks unfinished
Only real negative is the lack of saphire crystal
Your voice sounds like Ben from Ben's watch club 🤔🤔🤔
The missing looking bezel though....
BEN?!?!?
It’s called a perlon strap.
I don't like the curved crystal. This thing would be epic with a Rolex day date fluted bezel. Ditch the 24 hour marker to save costs and reduce complications.
Not a huge fan of the sub dial
At first glance if looks cool. But I'd say the Bulova Aerojet and the Orient look nicer
I have Bulova buy Timex. It is a privately held company and they care about quality and price. I think you mistake the range of products they offer. First company to illuminate the watch face.
Such a beauty👌🏻
Ben is that you?
Seems to have been out of stock for a good while now
Ben? Is that you?
Looks good, if the small seconds were at 6 o'clock I feel it would be even better.
Wow, that’s cool!
next level...❤
Should have had sapphire crystal at this price. A damn ali express watches can provide sapphire in £50 watch
Yeah, and they’re generic crystals, not customized shapes like this. To grind this shape out of sapphire would cost more than you think.
The 'crystal' looks like a scratch magnet and yes it looks like the bezel fell off. It may be affordable compared to other watches but for a Timex it's overpriced.
The case does look like a dive watch that has lost its bezel.
من فضلك عندي ساعة pierpont ميكانيكية نسائية قديمة وهي بحالة جيدة وعندي ساعة Sndoz قديمة رجالية خدش بسيط بالميناء ولكنها تعمل بشكل جيد وساعة sirgint تعمل بشكل جيد اريد بيعهم وساعة ام صليب قديمة يلزمها اصلاح بسيط وايضا اريد بيعها
If it had a saphire it would have been a instant buy ... sad
Leave it to Timex to price $150 watch at $300 and give you a plastic crystal and a cheap strap. Great jobTimex
Just looks to me like it's bezel has fallen off
Writing Marlin twice on the same side of the watch is pointless.
Is this Ben’s watch club? What’s happening 😵💫
At $289, I’ll pass. I see a $100 watch, if that. Edit: after watching the vid again after Ben's response, perhaps I am being a bit too harsh. I understand these are Timex's premier models, but at the end of the day, it is still a Timex with a miyota movement. I suppose I am more interested in the cheap watches priced around $50 and under vs. their higher end models. I just can't justify spending that much on a Timex.
Fair enough. Personally I disagree, but each to their own. The watch does look better in person, I'll do a better job of the b-roll footage in the full review 👍
@@In_The_Loupe look forward to it; I noticed this watch when it first came out. Thinking about buying it, i know the case is stainless steel, but somehow it appears a bit plasticy on your camera, dont know why?
Exploring a gap in the market offered nothing new to the wearers
Ben? Ben's watch club? Why on this channel?
The usual Timex offering; wildly overpriced for what it is, another exercise in corner-cutting and cash-grabbing.
OK 🎉❤
That's a VERY fragile looking watch, that'll most likely look like crap in about a week.
what WERE they thinking?
very small