The Timex Q Dial Leather Strap Watch – $56.90
(reg. $95.00)
It is absolutely possible for a Timex to look good. But some of them look (much) better than others. This might be the best of the cheap-o bunch.
The color scheme shouts Tag Heuer Monaco. And while wearing the Timex ain’t gonna leave people confusing you for Steve McQueen
The blue dial with red accents looks great with the brown leather band, and that textured crown is an extremely nice touch. Like The Dude’s rug, it’s a small detail that makes a disproportionately large impact.
Was $95, now on sale for $56.90. Available in black too
, and a highly similar “50’s Vintage” style watch
is also the same price. But the blue and red dial has to win out.
What’s your pick for the best looking Timex? The $150 J. Crew Military? The Easy Reader? The T2N228? Or is it one of these? Leave your vote in the comments section…
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Maybe Timex watches used to take a lickin’, but I’ve had so many busted/stopped/fallen-apart Timexes that even $56 is too much for another. The only Timex I’d wear is the $12 digital one I run in.
I’m a big fan of Timex watches. They’re cheap and simple. I tend to stray away from watches with a thousand things going on. As Joe listed above, they always seem to make versions to match every part of your wardrobe too. I’d buy all three of the above watches before I buy some goofy timepiece from Jacob any day.
I like watches, and I agree with Scott about spontaneous falling apart on Timexes recently, but this one just looks really sharp. May have to give it a shot.
speaking of cool watches, I saw this one this morning on the shark daily email. I would like it better with a black face I think, but invicta seems to be a solid brand, and its a great price.
http://invicta.chronoshark.com/ save $2 with code SHARK3989
would look good with any of the interchangeable watch bands on the market these days I think.
Best looking Timex is the $195 J. Crew Timex 1600. I know it’s expensive. But it’s flawlessly designed, and truly classic looking.
I totally agree about the 1600, easily the best looking watch they produce.
This is a really nice watch. Too bad I’m not in the market. My cheapo Target-bought Timex is still ticking along fine years later, even if the strap is probably nearing the end of its functional life (due more to my abuse than anything else).
Can’t say much for the modern Timex models, but their vintage mechanicals and automatics are pretty much bullet proof. You can find them for the cheap if you’re in the market.
As far as modern ones, their line of TX models were highly regarded but appears they’ve been discontinued. Should be plenty of deals out there for a TX if you find out at an outlet store or online.
And no disrespect to Brian, but Invicta isn’t as solid a brand as he suggests. Go to any watch forum and you’ll see how heated the debates get on those guys.
Hey, I think it might be a QUARTZ watch… confirm/deny?
This one gets my vote.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/timex-ez-read-leather-strap-watch/3121279?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=0
Classic black on black
Ben,
Thanks for the link. I had given up on the GQ Blacked Out Timex watch but there it was in stock at Nordstrom’s and I picked it up today.Actually returned the blue faced watch as i was not liking it in person.
Love it.