Quality Of Timex Watches

[Kristy]

Who here owns a Timex? I was looking as one for a gift but Krist they seem a bit overpriced for the features (which are none, really). But other than that how good are they? I mean, do they keep time well without losing and you constantly have to readjust, battery wear and all that shit.

[Hardrock69]

I have had a Timex for 20 years that my Dad gave me. I only had to change the battery once. Still works like it is supposed to.

[FORD]

My old Timex digital still works.... forget how old it is exactly, but probably from sometime in the early 1990s.

I don't use the thing, because the velcro wristbands give me a rash, and the metal wristbrands get all caught up in my hairy arms, and since cell phones have clocks, who fucking needs a watch anymore?

But if, for some reason, I did need it it's kinda cool to know it's still dependable. The old commercials in the 70s were ridiculously exaggerated, but not entirely inaccurate.

[Hardrock69]

Considering all they need is a battery, and there are no moving parts.....I would say it is easier now for them to last forever than it used to be back in the day.

I had one watch from the mid-80s until about 2005. So got 20 years out of that one as well.

Fortunately I am not allergic to leather. That is what the wristband is made of.

And good point, Ford, about not needing a watch these days.

At the very least, just be sure the clock in your car is reasonably accurate, and you should get to wherever you want to go on time.