Time Machine: Timex MK1 Aluminum REVIEW | A throwback to a classic military watch?

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  • Опубліковано 15 лис 2024
  • NEW UPDATE: practicalscout...
    A video review of the TIMEX MK1 Aluminum watch. Timex Item # TW2R37500VQ. This video was originally uploaded when the watch was first released. The watch is still being sold by TIMEX and the original watch in the video continues to keep superb time despite a few battle scars. Enjoy.
    NEW UPDATE: practicalscout...

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  • @monkeyman8265
    @monkeyman8265 5 років тому +29

    I love watches with a domed crystal. Looks so cool.

  • @TheSunIsMyDestroyer
    @TheSunIsMyDestroyer 2 роки тому +7

    i've been thinking about buying a field watch for a long time, this review is so good i ended up joining the military

  • @marion_roberts
    @marion_roberts 4 роки тому +9

    Thanks for this history lesson and review. I got one about an hour ago at our local watch store(brown strap,bead blasted silver case) and I was stunned, a hamilton khaki looking field watch for 50$!😲 It was an instant buy for me,and with the new found knowledge from this video of yours,this is definitely going to be a conversation piece.

  • @Aurora-sz1bc
    @Aurora-sz1bc 3 роки тому +11

    I actually want to buy this watch *for* the acrylic crystal. They are much more shatter resistant than mineral and sapphire, and they can be buffed smooth again, I hear with toothpaste. Kinda cool.

  • @TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou
    @TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou 3 роки тому

    I ordered the TW2R96800 because it just looks so nice and is so simple while being useful.
    I really dig that design in the video too it looks very nice as well.

  • @silentkillermd
    @silentkillermd 2 роки тому

    The MacGyver field watch used to have a sweeping seconds hands, here in the Philippines, it was sold around $30 (circa 86)...got a few of this one....though if your in a tropical country, you need to swap those straps from time to time...Thanks for the vid....it brings back memories...stay safe.

  • @JamesChristopher69
    @JamesChristopher69 4 роки тому +3

    This is my all time favorite watch! Great video!!!

  • @samzerafa3185
    @samzerafa3185 2 роки тому

    Excellent video, just ordered one and excited about it , now looking forward to receiving it

  • @brockadcock2735
    @brockadcock2735 4 роки тому +2

    I love these little quartz timex watches. The scout/expedition/mk1 watches can't be beat. The only issue I have is the crown snags, and pulls out when I remove the gloves I have to wear when working in the lab which I'm employed. Sometimes I don't notice it right away and have to reset the time. Not a huge deal. I know if they just wanted start doing screw down crowns I would gladly pay $10 more for the watch... hint hint.

  • @mystic48209
    @mystic48209 3 роки тому +1

    Keep it acrylic.
    You can rub smooth the acrylic. Remember, military and adventure watches used acrylic. Rolex used to use acrylic till 1985, then went to sapphire and lost its tool status .
    Thus is a tool watch.

  • @videocreations546
    @videocreations546  4 роки тому +1

    Hello everyone! New update on the Timex MK1 here:
    practicalscoutcraft.wixsite.com/home/post/timex-mk1-aluminum-review-a-throwback-to-a-classic-military-watch-mcguyver-would-approve

  • @screenname153
    @screenname153 2 роки тому

    How loud is this watch? The ticking of the Timex expeditionary drove me crazy.

  • @EstechMagnetics
    @EstechMagnetics 5 років тому +9

    Poly Watch and buff it out

  • @Miklos667
    @Miklos667 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! It's still available here in Argentina and I'm considering buying it. Is the ticking too loud? I've heard that's an issue with Timex. Thanks!

    • @zulfiqartabassi8909
      @zulfiqartabassi8909 4 роки тому +1

      It is a little loud but is fine tbh. Just got the watch today, the black dial one with the reflective strap. The strap isnt the best but the watch is good

    • @Miklos667
      @Miklos667 4 роки тому

      @@zulfiqartabassi8909 Thank you! Congrats on your new watch. I've got mine a month ago and I love it. The lume is weak, but the Indiglo is more than enough. Cheers!

  • @alis9776
    @alis9776 2 місяці тому

    What’s your wrist’s in video?

  • @ClassicalProtestant
    @ClassicalProtestant 3 роки тому +1

    Coming in the mail!

  • @mrbacchus6127
    @mrbacchus6127 4 роки тому +3

    Wish the water resistance was better.

    • @entertainme7523
      @entertainme7523 3 роки тому

      Who goes diving with a Timex?

    • @nenabunena
      @nenabunena 3 роки тому

      @@entertainme7523 you don't have to go diving to go swimming with timex. Heard of the ironman?

  • @ms1lancelot828
    @ms1lancelot828 4 роки тому

    Oh hey!! I actually had the camper version you show in here. It was a gift from a time capsule. I recently lost it and I can’t find it anywhere and I loved it because it fitted my wrist perfectly. Do you know where I can find the features of that watch? I want to buy one about the exact same size but I don’t know what the camper was. Please help

  • @pastorbryan8835
    @pastorbryan8835 3 роки тому

    I thought it “mark1”, not M-K1.
    I love mine, even though it’s the lightest, cheapest, and noisiest watch in the collection.

  • @epafrasf.kurniawan6885
    @epafrasf.kurniawan6885 3 роки тому

    Sometimes, i wanna have this brand!

  • @juancarlosoviedo1716
    @juancarlosoviedo1716 10 місяців тому

    Where can I buy it????

  • @richardbosh4522
    @richardbosh4522 Рік тому

    Nice watch but a little noisy the movement. I got mine for $25 stainless steel bead blasted.

  • @toddnyc1642
    @toddnyc1642 4 роки тому

    great review

  • @ryanblake4790
    @ryanblake4790 4 роки тому +2

    His mk1 does the exact same thing as mine. The seconds hand lines up almost exactly between two markers and is super annoying. As he said this has one goal in mind.. to be accurate.. can somebody explain to me how having seconds hands not lining up on every one of their watches equates to being accurate?

    • @salty_terminal_civilian5374
      @salty_terminal_civilian5374 4 роки тому +2

      If you don't like it don't buy a piece of shit Timex

    • @entertainme7523
      @entertainme7523 3 роки тому

      Open it up and straighten them boys up

    • @beljorge701
      @beljorge701 3 роки тому

      Seconds hands never line up is ussual in this price range watches. For the price $ 40 dollars , the Timex is a great watch. If you like the perfection go for the Hamilton Khaki field for $ 400 dollars.

    • @richardmclean5913
      @richardmclean5913 Місяць тому

      Hi, this has no effect on the timekeeping accuracy. A watchmaker could re-align the hand but it may move again, this is just result of gear tolerances.

  • @cmitt8883
    @cmitt8883 4 роки тому

    Man, I’m always late to the party! What is the color of the face?

  • @deltafoxtrot2
    @deltafoxtrot2 2 роки тому

    Timex have realised a mk1 with a stainless steel 36mm case and a mechanical movement.

  • @fideauone3416
    @fideauone3416 3 роки тому +1

    Review good. Leave off the freaking music next time.

  • @duncanidaho2130
    @duncanidaho2130 Рік тому

    I own one. Great retro-modern piece. However, the painted case and the plexiglass means you have to "baby it" which kinda kills the whole war front watch theme.

  • @madmax13326
    @madmax13326 3 роки тому

    Damn..the mk1 is pricey, I bought the milspec mechanical watch back in the 80s at a drug store for 14.99

    • @mystic48209
      @mystic48209 3 роки тому

      Then adjust for inflation.
      Price might be close.
      Remember, a 1 oz gold coin was worth $250 greenbacks (now it's close to $1,500 maybe higher).

  • @santoschacon4341
    @santoschacon4341 2 роки тому

    Puedo saber el precio y si lo puedo encontrar aquí en,El Salvador o hay qué pedirlo me pueden dar la información

    • @santoschacon4341
      @santoschacon4341 Рік тому

      Puedo saber el precio y si lo puedo encontrar en el,El Salvador

  • @kennedyparker4646
    @kennedyparker4646 4 роки тому

    Stallone escape plan luminox watch

  • @relosapulso
    @relosapulso 5 років тому

    what happen to the crystal on the end?

    • @videocreations546
      @videocreations546  5 років тому +4

      Minor scratch on the crystal wearing it to do maintenance on the car. This watch is still going strong after about 4 years of hard use. Crystal still holding and watchband. I do love this watch. I have also learned to appreciate how light it is.

    • @relosapulso
      @relosapulso 5 років тому +1

      @@videocreations546 i bought it recently the mk 1 and weekender they are both cool

    • @zulfiqartabassi8909
      @zulfiqartabassi8909 4 роки тому

      @@videocreations546 hey how is the actual quality of the case? How does it feel?

  • @ryanblake4790
    @ryanblake4790 4 роки тому +1

    I will say just getting thisxwatch and it feels so cheap it's not funny. The metal feels like plastic idk how they did that