Awesome Timex

While there’s something to be said for pricey limited-edition watches, Timex has a reputation for producing high quality time pieces that are still affordable. Go inside the Timex factory in Cebu, Philippines for a look at how they crank out so many watches, while still producing them with quality.

Offering athletes powerful fitness features at a reasonable price, the IRONMAN R300 has fast and accurate GPS tracking, wrist-based heart rate monitoring, a sunlight-readable display, guided coaching, and is water resistant to 30 meters. Plus its battery runs for up to 25 days in smart mode and 20 hours with the GPS active.

An oversize version of Timex’s classic Weekender wristwatch. This model is set into a large 43mm case, and comes on a leather strap that’s big enough for an 8-inch wrist. It features bright Indiglo lighting, and is water-resistant to 30m. It’s a great value for everyday wear.

A sharp looking everyday timepiece with subdials for minutes, seconds, and a 30 min timer with 1/20th of a second measurements. Has a bright Indiglo night light, and is water resistant to 100 meters, making it perfect for swimming or snorkeling. We particularly like the black case with blue face.

Inspired by military field watches, the Acadia features a tough resin case, an easy-to-read dial, and a durable fabric strap. It’s also got an Indiglo night light, date display, and is water resistant to 50 meters.

Featuring a design by Wood Wood, this minimal stainless steel Timex watch features an all-black color scheme with a hidden surprise. When you press its crown to illuminate its Indiglo backlight, it reminds you to get out and explore the world with the simple, but effective message “GET LOST.”

Timex makes this everyday watch in a variety of color schemes reminiscent of the coastal surf lifestyle. They offer lightweight 40mm aluminum case, a contrasting multicolor canvas strap, and an Indiglo light-up dial with a sweep second hand.

A great series of everyday wristwatches with a bargain price. Each one features a sturdy metal case, big, bold numerals, an Indiglo dial, and is water resistant to 50m. Most also have a date indicator. Available in a variety of face and strap colors, and at this price you can afford a few.

Todd Snyder’s Peanuts collection features Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the rest of the gang printed on quality Champion t-shirts, sweaters and hoodies. The collection also includes a variety of Timex watches featuring the characters on the dial.

Streetwear brand Chinatown Market has licensed the official Smiley face and put it on various products. Now it has collaborated with watchmaker Timex for a fun daily driver watch dominated with the iconic graphic. The watch is water-resistant down to 98ft.

The everyday watchmaker offers a series which incorporates a pair of secondary displays for chronograph and 2nd time zone features. The resulting design gives the watches a super technical look. There’s also a sweet gunmetal edition with a dark red face on Timex’s website.

Timex infuses its classic Weekender watch with a bit of color and whimsy, offering a collection of officially-licensed Peanuts characters, including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and Lucy. Each one features a nylon strap, an Indiglo light-up dial, and is water resistant to 30m.

We love the black, white, and blue graphics on Todd Snyder’s collab with Timex. Not only do you get the watchmaker’s famed durability and value, but an easy to read display inspired by race car gauges and the casinos of Monaco. We think they should have named it “Grand Prix.”

The Timex MK1 was a US military watch that was designed for short term use, hence its lightweight plastic case and irreplaceable battery. Timex is bringing back the sought after model with a more durable aluminum case.

The Timex IQ+ Move is designed to look like a traditional analog timepiece. It tracks steps and distance, calories burned, and sleep habits, and can sync time precisely with your phone. It’s not as feature rich as other smartwatches, but we much prefer the styling of these.

Despite its name, the Weekender Chrono is the perfect value-priced everyday timepiece. It features three subdials, a date window, and Indiglo tech for nighttime reading. Available in a wide variety of face and band colors. We like the slip-through leather straps the best.

Originally issued to the US Army in 1982, the spartan and durable MK-1 has glow-in-the dark markings, a chronograph that measures up to 1/20th of a second and is water resistant to 160ft. It also comes with two nylon straps.

ICE Cord sells Timex wristwatches with wrist straps that have been replaced with paracord. You can customize the watch face, buckles and the paracord. Check out HikePRO if you just want a paracord watch band.

Make your daily wear pop with the colorful Timex 80 Colorblock wristwatch. The case, strap, clasps and buckles of this retro digital watch come in different colors. Available in four 80’s-inspired color combos.

A stylish everyday watch with an easy-to-read analog dial, date and sweep-second hand. Water-resistant to 100M and has Indiglo night illumination. Grey (w/nylon strap) or brown (w/leather strap).

There’s something just right about the classic styling of Timex’s well-priced analog watches. From the military-style webbed band to the easy-to-read dial, every guy should have one for casual days.

If you can’t afford a high-end watch, but you’re still looking for style and function, check out this Timex, with its fly-back 24 hour chronograph hands. Available in a variety of classic and modern looks.

Available May at REI stores: Timex’s Ironman Global Trainer is a GPS watch with speed, pace, distance, and more in a four-window display, 50m water resistance, and ANT+ compatibility.