DON'T BUY THE TIMEX M79 UNTIL YOU WATCH THIS!

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So, I reviewed the Q last year, and I thought it was fun but flimsy and overpriced. Guess what? The auto is exactly the same! But even more expensive. Be my guest, if you want it, but be aware that you aren't getting much for your money, and you may end up flipping it at a loss without wearing it much. Cheers, Jody

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@travislivengood2744 4 года назад

If I want to wear domed acrylic, dodgy bracelets and funny bezels, I'll go grab another Amphibia for $80 and actually wear it in the water.

@surfside75 4 года назад

This✔️😁🍻

@davidanderson5055 4 года назад

Totally agree. This Timex is totally overpriced.

@IndyAvocadoKid 4 года назад

Vostok really are great and cheap watches, I have 3 😁

@rhmustafa 4 года назад

Has anyone of you ever bought a Vostok from soviet.market.com ? Their prices are quiet handsome, but I don't know if I can trust the site ?

@travislivengood2744 4 года назад

@@IndyAvocadoKid I have two and love them.

@deanspeer1 4 года назад

Not my cup of tea either but that "Donkey" movement put up chronometer level accuracy.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection 4 года назад

I think the Q Timex looks much better, and is much better proportioned. They nailed the 1970's look much better on the Q.

@rockthewatch 4 года назад

My Chinese Watch Collection I agree however I don’t think there is anyway this watch is worth what they are asking. I like your channel. Would you consider checking out my channel and subscribing? Just started it. Thanks!

@ESCapeRazmak 4 года назад

Agreed, but it's quartz.

@MyAffordableWatchCollection 4 года назад

@@rockthewatch just did, good luck!

@MyAffordableWatchCollection 4 года назад

@@rockthewatch also, for some reason your content is marked for kids.

@rockthewatch 4 года назад

My Chinese Watch Collection Really? Maybe that’s why no one is getting my messages. Thanks for letting me know I will fix it. Love your channel.

@stealthbanana 4 года назад

WOW. talk about an overpriced watch. the crystal dome reminds me of a Vostok, which is altogether a much better option.

@RobDaCajun 4 года назад

stealth banana I’ll stick with my Invicta Pro Diver.

@chadr8264 4 года назад

@@RobDaCajun I have both a Vostok and Pro Diver. Both have their merits for sure and I wouldn't trade either one for this junk Timex.

@DaveMGmovies 4 года назад

Agreed. My Vostok is a whole lot more watch for 85 bucks.

@Mouxbar 4 года назад

Yup, Vostok all the way. Awesome value compared to this.

@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102 4 года назад

@@RobDaCajun you can buy a lot better micro brand for this kind of money, well maybe a little more but but you can definitely get a lot better watch.

@callumcourtney13 4 года назад

Why on earth have they put a display caseback on this🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

@saevans63 4 года назад

Callum Courtney the only reason I can think of is the display case back is cheaper?

@NathanChisholm041 4 года назад

Yeah I prefer a nice decorated case back.

@Cloxxki 4 года назад

@@saevans63 In case of acrylic vs steel, for sure.

@bebuchwebmaster2046 4 года назад

I think that shows who they're targeting with this pos, i.e. people who will buy them either no matter what, or don't know any better, which both categories probably see it as a "feature".

@jtec99 4 года назад

So you can see the valjoux 7751 that is this Grails heartbeat! Duh

@augustgothman1537 4 года назад

I'm happy that you've had the chance to look at this piece of 1970's reissue. I've really been waiting for your thoughts on the Bulova Moon Watch--another piece of 1970's US horological kitsch. My father had one of the early Accutrons, hence my sentimental interest. Bravo!

@Watchugoton 4 года назад

Loved the fact you mentioned Sergio tacchini 👌🏻 well done on the channel It goes from strength to strength. Hope it’s another good year. 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@poppad1187 4 года назад

I understood the “Timex Q” reissue, right time, inexpensive well put together cool sized piece of retro goodness but their reaching with these what appears to be rushed, not well through through mechanical dive watch options. Thanks again Jody for the video and your take on this and Timex.

@williamsipe1151 4 года назад

"Fairly accurate"? A bit uncharitable of you mate.

@lawrencejohnston5135 4 года назад

Excellent review. I am always impressed that our man Jody provides honest input. No fawning, no kowtowing to manufacturers, no damning with faint (if any) praise: just the facts. My ex-wife once accused me of being the most "brutally honest" man that she ever met. I do believe that this crown now sits on our esteemed reviewer's head.

@nickwestin8444 4 года назад

Great james hunt shirt Jody!!!

@JoseSierradeLeste 3 года назад

Great review, for sure. I saw it and was intrigued but I'm incredibly glad i saw this.

@nickbyrne1962 4 года назад

Thanks for the heads-up on this one; I don't see this Timex making it into my watch box anytime soon.....

@allthestroke88 4 года назад

I'd rather spend my money on 1970's F1 drivers t-shirts.

@KevAlberta 4 года назад

Please explain

@watchesandcaps2566 4 года назад

@@KevAlberta the shirt he's wearing is of james hunt, the famous F1 driver from back in the 70s. He had a fierce rivalry with niki lauda.

@Bambi851 4 года назад

Great honest review. I was wondering what all the fuss was about. Cheers!

@chrispenn715 4 года назад

I'm amazed that they can sell at that price! Timex were traditionally a cheap and cheerful brand and I remember owning one as a child. This one is no better than many $50 Chinese specials - like the one you showed..... For the price there are so many excellent micro brands and mainstream brands.

@domenicfp 4 года назад

As always great video!!!! Thank you for the information.

@sisyphus8870 4 года назад

That did better on the timegrapher than my speedmaster!!

@varanid9 4 года назад

I love acrylic box crystals; they have a look unlike any other, and, the fact that they flex and are stronger than the others make them the best choice for a dive watch (Of course, I wouldn't want one on my Seiko Marinemaster). I think this is a nice throw back to the Timex divers of the '70s, which had noisy movements and annoying bracelets. However, for $300, I think someone wanting a nostalgic diver would be better off looking through the assortment of Vostok Amphibias.

@Tsweezey90 4 года назад

I need a drink after watching this review. I hopr nobody is actually paying $400 for this.

@user-xg6zz8qs3q 4 года назад

Better than paying $400 for a watch you’ll never wear.

@Tsweezey90 4 года назад

@@user-xg6zz8qs3q there are plenty of watches you can "actually wear" that cost less than this nostalgia cash grab

@user-xg6zz8qs3q 4 года назад

Tyler Sweeney True but it’s hard to find “the one”. If this Timex makes you happy then it’s well worth its stupid asking price.

@Tsweezey90 4 года назад

@@user-xg6zz8qs3q I suppose

@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102 4 года назад

@@user-xg6zz8qs3q they will be on ebay for more than 400.00 a stupid people will be paying it

@jimbean4945 2 года назад

I bought this watch used for about $120, and I absolutley love it. I have an IWC portugueser chrono which seems to be just as noisy! And that's about 70x the price! My Timex is on a navy blue nato and it's getting an awful lot of wrist time currently. The simple dial really appeals to me. I also have the pepsi version. I do think the smaller bezel on the pepsi has a nicer look to it. I definitly consider this watch to be a keeper in my collection. Other than the cheaper movement I think this is a great watch. Curious if that could actually be switched out to something more visually appealing. It does seem strange to have an open case back with not the best looking movement doesn't it.

@juniorjohnson5961 4 года назад

Hello Jody ! Nice to see Timex making mechanical watches again, Is this a reissue of something they made in the 70s, I like the look ! There gonna sell a ton of them that's why there in business most people are going to be happy !

@johnb5519 4 года назад

I have my dads old Bulova snorkel from 1973, and I am surprised to see the interest there still is, in this style of watch. I guess they got it right back then. It seems nothing can replace the old but deadly radium illumination, for longevity and brightness, because the tritium died out on this one, years ago.

@Snakstaz 4 года назад

Jody, I’m not here for the timex. I’m here for you 😉

@patrickiredale4359 4 года назад

Me too. My fave watch guy.😎

@shaneoneal1658 4 года назад

Here here

@tag243 4 года назад

Jody, I'm here because of your new episode =)!!! Keep going!

@mrbryanmarshall 3 года назад

I have the new one that came back in stock in August I think, just got on the wrist, 3 days in, strap undid itself, small bash on a counter and crystal is cracked already. Movement is noisy af. But bezel is not wobbly.

@b.2221 4 года назад

Honesty is always the best policy, and kudos to you for that Sir 👍 Tam.

@calnative4904 4 года назад

Hi Jody, great review 👍🏼

@williamhill7312 4 года назад

Great video, I figured this would happen when Timex had success with the Marlin line

@stevenwymor1398 4 года назад

Coulda sworn this was #446 Jody, you sure? Call me weird, but I sorta like the Q better for some reason. I like that the Q being a quartz allows it to be a bit more streamlined which would seem more appropriate with the case shape and design. This M79 looks like the Q has put on weight or is eating salty foods and is retaining water. But I still think the biggest failing of both designs is the 50m WR rating. If they had taken it to 100m I might have even bought a Q just for fun. Of course that hour hand is a Timex “T” but it’s a bit tacky and still too reminiscent of the Mercedes hands. Hard pass on this one for me. Just seems cheaply engineered and hastily designed to fill a temporary demand that will fade in a year when the market is flooded with used versions in 2021.

@johnnyjoseph4879 4 года назад

I never thought there would come a day when you would be paying a premium for a brand name when that brand name is Timex...

@rick3670 4 года назад

Made it to the end of the video, as interested in getting one of these now as I was before, which is to say, not in the least little bit. Putting this Timex head to head against the Tevise T801 you reviewed back in November of 2017 would be laughable ($279 vs $24... okay, that was two and a half years ago, but I doubt it has increased by tenfold). Oh yeah, nicer stainless steel bracelet, too! Great review, Jody! Thanks!

@InGratitudeIam 4 года назад

Thanks for all you do, Jody. Also, thanks for establishing your discount codes. They definitely help ease the pain of my horological affliction/addiction.

@WFM65 3 года назад

I've just bought the Snoopy Masked Marvel version of this. They've sorted the bezel issue, it's very good now. It's also got a, "Donkey", movement that is accurate enough to be COSC certified. I paid less than £190 with a discount.

@MetubeHabi 3 года назад

Remember the discount code?

@Shri_V 4 года назад

Posted 4 minutes ago...earliest I have been to one of your videos! Edit: Saw the whole video. I think it'd be cool if you could include a label at the start with the video number on it. Looking forward to #450.

@jeremygunkel 4 года назад

I see the great Iain M. Banks books in the back ground, the Culture series is amazing. If you have not yet checked out the Expeditionary Force series by Craig Alanson than I highly recommend it.

@halfpastblog 4 года назад

I have one. I think it is a great little watch. All your points are fair but I find it to be very charming and enjoyable to wear. It looks good and keeps good time.

@GawdOfThunder 4 года назад

Great video. I like Timex, but I'll be passing on their automatics for a while.

@jims4539 4 года назад

Winter testing in Spain - season starts soon. Long winter, no F1, bought grail watch last year - thank you for your videos.

@gman6862 4 года назад

Jim S I am curious what is your grail watch?

@jims4539 4 года назад

@@gman6862 Rolex 114060.

@jims4539 4 года назад

Said I would never spend that kind on money but the AD had one and wow it is nice. The AD asked if I wanted to wear it home(about 50 miles) and said not I would be looking at it all the way and not paying attention to my driving?

@crossbones8956 4 года назад

I’ll wait this Summer when the other colors are released.

@karlsenula9495 4 года назад

Is a closed case movement going to be quieter? If so I don't know why they don't use one - like you said the automatic movement isn't the prettiest and reducing the noise of the rotor wobble might lessen one of the moans and niggles. Plus they could put a nice design on the back case.

@SoCalWatchReviews 4 года назад

I love your reviews. I love my Q, there’s a real charm to it. This Batman style watch looks beautiful, but I agree with you 💯 on the quality aspect (price doesn’t match the price tag). Always enjoy your videos, keep them coming!

@juanlopez3636 4 года назад

Bro! I appreciate so much you made this video, you saved me from buying something probably I would later regret. It's way better try to get the Q Timex than this one, is good looking but a close look we can get something definitely better. Nice video man 👍🏾

@DonCacomixtle 4 года назад

Totally agree with you Jody, as much as i like the Marlin (burgundy is gorgeous) i think automatic Timex are way overpriced for what they offer.

@MeTaLISaWeSoMe95 2 года назад

They definitely are, but their style is entirely unique to them... and it's a style I vibe with. I've got 2 of their automatics, and fully intend to get more.

@MrPanchoPlanet 4 года назад

Great video, newly subscribed to your channel and enjoying your very informative videos. Can you post a link to the Rolex wall clock?👍

@erikbasil2787 4 года назад

Kudos to you for a review that subverts the dominant paradigm on RU-vid watch reviews: either fawning admiration, non-committal ambivalence or elitism. Frankly, having lived through when affordable watches were just like this (well, not even this good in many ways), I view the nostalgic trendiness for 1970s watches with a wary eye: pretty much all of those bracelets from Seiko and Timex and Bulova, whoever, were chintzy, tore our arm hair out, cut the bone on our wrist if you wore them securely, and broke! The watches themselves are thin and cheap feeling. If Timex has replicated that, but with the addition of a pedestrian movement well below that which we would find in an $80 Invicta or even a $22 Tevise, I can only hope that not too many people feel burned by it. I'm immune, I'm not going to get one.

@scottscarpato6025 4 года назад

I own this watch and it is a lot of fun and has been keeping time very well. Runs about 2 seconds fast per day. The bracelet is not a hair puller at all. Like many of us who love watches I own everything from multiple Rolex watches to so many Seiko watches I have lost count. The Timex M79 is very pleasant to wear and looks good on my 7.25” wrist. The bezel on my watch works much better than the watch you are reviewing. Look this is not a Seiko but it has a very nice design and is a keeper. In my opinion if you can get one for retail and you have an eclectic collection buy one you will not be sorry.

@123vfp 4 года назад

Jody- I just got a M79, but I would agree with many of your criticisms of the watch.However, it has a certain charm - as you note - that I find appealing. There are watches at this price point or lower that provide better build, but there are plenty that don’t, but that doesn’t excuse its flaws. I like the watch for its “charm” and will probably keep it, but I am glad you provided an honest review so that buyers know what they are getting and paying for. For me, I’ll quote Hodinkee here, “. . . it's just fun to wear, and that's what this whole thing is about, after all,” but that’s an entirely personal thing and without consideration of the many points you bring up. Again, ... great honest review of its specs.

@PeO. 4 года назад

i was somehow curious about this especific watch, but thank god you´ve reviewd it... Not on my bucket list to buy one of this. i'll be looking on to a san martin instead thank you!

@anthonyperkins6025 4 года назад

Thanks Jody great honest review say it like it is....but I’m kinda drawn to it. I had one timex as a kid which I used to listen to it ticking as mum dad rowed down stairs....so the louder the better 😍

@steven3379 4 года назад

It's a good looking watch... But after 3 years of watch obsessing I have put a hold on new watch purchases for this whole year! 😁😁Thanks for the Psa.!

@JeeGee114 4 года назад

Almost 2 months in. Keep up the good work!

@haroldwiser2641 4 года назад

Good review, thanks!

@simonhalkyard4427 4 года назад

Another good review Jody as always. Not for me but keeping brilliant time though! Surprised you didn’t flag that up a bit more.

@RiddlerG3 4 года назад

Well thanks a lot for that, i was seriously thinking about it, but if it has the same movement as my marlin and that dodgy bezel, not worth the bother just for the design of it. Can you recommend something with a similar design that is better? I was thinking of buying a vintage Edox Delfin but cannot seem to get myself into spending money on vintage watches anymore

@petermulhall2564 4 года назад

hi jody,a bit unrelated but you where correct about the steinharts i got the new ocean one 39 green ceramic and its a beauty,you should try get one in for review,im sure youd appreciate the upgades from the gmt you reviewed recently,love the channel,hi from dublin.....

@CanadianBeachcomber 4 года назад

Personally, I preferred the Timex Navi XL automatic. Good review.

@einargreeneidal5199 4 года назад

Love the James Hunt t-shirt mate!!!!!!!

@jimbrown2044 4 года назад

I have that same movement in a rotary fusion I picked up in a clearance sale for £60 a couple of years ago.much nicer watch and accurate to around +3secs a day.the rotor noise dosent bother me at all.

@Watchugoton 4 года назад

Going off subject of watches I’ve been meaning to ask you, Do you watch any football in oz? And was Aberdeen your team back home?

@gregorizi 4 года назад

I like the mechanism. It looks quite nicely manufactured.

@PikeyScott 4 года назад

I recently bought my first Miyota 8000 series movement - a Laco type B. It turned me off to Miyota 8000s. I love everything about that Laco except the movement.

@trackpackgt877 4 года назад

Jodi how does that Rolex clock on your wall have a sweeping second hand I assume it takes a battery like a quartz just wondering it's an awesome clock and I want one love your videos buddy

@aratanatar 2 года назад

Nice video ...I have a 1979 timex automatic , and some else earlier models.... Why do they not make sth oit of their heritage? The watches before miota show that these are working well for dekades.

@squeakD 4 года назад

I think Timex is testing the waters with a watch like this. The sales figures for this watch will probably play a role for future Timex models.., seeing how cheap they can go in production, and how much consumers will actually pay. There are Much better option automatic watches out there for less money.

@surfside75 4 года назад

Seiko, Seiko5

@LouisWinthorpe622 4 года назад

The more consumers who buy it, the more people their might end up being who see that they've been had by them compromising on quality and overcharging them. If they based future production and pricing based on this selling like hot cakes, it could be a big mistake. A lot of the avid, early-adopters of these will actually become resellers and non returning customers, not the new avid fans and collectors that they can now 'rip the piss' out of, a bit like Seiko, that Timex might assume them, from the sales figures, to be.

@stevefox8605 4 года назад

I remember the 1970's & watches were like this - cheaply made, flimsy & plasticy. This seems like its pretty faithful to that.. Whether that's good or bad I'm split.👍🏻👍🏻 PS *Toothpaste makes a good substitute for polywatch*

@jkhcu 4 года назад

Only some toothpaste: you need to buy the more abrasive ones

@edrader 3 года назад

@@jkhcu yep

@paulrobdi55 4 года назад

Always wonderful to see James Hunt!

@RolexTimex 2 года назад

I have the M79 Snoopy masked marvel, and I love it

@AnthonyFear 4 года назад

Impulse bought one when I got the email...received yesterday. I'm surprisingly pleased with it. The 40mm is a much better size for my wrist and overall it looks quite nice. But it's convinced me I need a real batman :-) So I'm probably sending mine back.

@edacheb 4 года назад

That bezel doesn't click, it crunches!

@toomuchnoyz 3 года назад

Love the look but thinking twicedue to price. But would certainly love a homage with the same vintage look. Do lovethe sharp edges!

@PatrickHannonMusic 4 года назад

I have mine on my wrist. :) For now I'm really loving this watch. I used a promo code that dropped the price close to $200. I certainly wouldn't pay inflated prices.

@lundsweden 2 года назад

Before we even start, looks like a classic 1970s hair-puller bracelet design!

@badabingbadaboom9251 4 года назад

I'd like a review of giant rolex you have in the background.

@mdebarchez 4 года назад

I Love my Q and I want the Batmex but not at this price, it's a shame! a few small changes and it would be an amazing watch

@larpy 2 года назад

Love the vintage aesthetics of this compared to the Seikos even though Seikos may be better quality. Don’t have much hair on my arms, so it’s ok. Picked one up a lot lower than retail.

@Manny4356 4 года назад

I’ll stick to my Casio Duro and Seiko SKX. If it’s gonna look like a dive watch, it better act like one, too. And I’m glad you showed us that automatic movement. No way I wanna wear a loud rattler on my wrist.

@twentysixand6228 4 года назад

I mean that +/- seems pretty impressive if it holds up at all overtime.

@TheDonCucaracho 2 года назад

Hey Jodi The AliExpress version of this would be the Merkur Seizenn. You should review it. It even has an NH36

@captbumbler5356 4 года назад

Hi Jody, thanks for the warning.

@oraclebox 4 года назад

I love your clock. Where can I find it?

@borg92 4 года назад

Nice James Hunt T-Shirt 👍. Much more of a Niki Lauda fan myself but gotta love some classic f1.

@Jaycelestra 4 года назад

I like this watch. I have the Q and i enjoy it a lot.

@ajvoice6290 4 года назад

My first watch as a child was a Timex back in the day when if you wanted to know the time you wore a watch! Don't think I'll be buying one of these for old time's sake however! Bought a few Microbrand watches in the last few months so will have to be 'Just No More Watches' at least for a little while... :)

@joelhenderson4450 4 года назад

Yeesh. Miyota 8000: closed casket please!

@emreisiklar 4 года назад

It is a crazy hype with a double hyped price!

@not-a-raccoon 4 года назад

1:34 I will freely admit that I laughed way harder than I should have 🤣🤣

@porkfat5521 3 года назад

I will consider a purchase when the price comes down in a year or two.

@StephanoHamez 4 года назад

Next to my Explorer and Deepsea JC it feels cheap! Great for the gym as a beater watch. £249/A$495 from the UK. Might put it on a comfy NATO very soon.

@Watchmade 4 года назад

Very fair review.

@DC-uf6ve 4 года назад

There should be more watches with hooded lugs. I love that 70s look.

@surfside75 4 года назад

Casio A500 world time digi/ Casio A168 electro luminescent steel digi. You'll like those. Very fun and affordable ✔️🍻

@neilpiper9889 4 года назад

I like it. The vintage looks are great. I don't mind a noisy rotor. I don't need even one more watch though.

@edwardkollar448 4 года назад

I have the Q and purchased the M79. I knew when purchasing it that the M79 wasn’t going to be a great watch, but I purchased it because it’s a novelty watch, and I’m glad I did. As far as being loud, Timex takes a licking and keeps on ticking.

@JustOneMoreWatch 4 года назад

Which one do you prefer mate?

@edwardkollar448 4 года назад

Just One More Watch It’s a toss up. My wife actually likes the Q a lot with its colors, and with the smaller size she can wear it. This is the watch to wear to an amusement park like when we were dating 40+ years ago. I told her she can wear the Q and I’ll wear the M79. We could have purchased his and her Bulova watches for Valentines Day for about the same total cost as the 2 Timex.

@edouardocastillo 3 года назад

Hi, what would you recommend instead for that prince range? 😀

@MalintheSamarakoon 4 года назад

What I want to see is the review of the Gladster!

@epicunderstament867 4 года назад

Please do a review of the Bulova Military Hack Automatic

@doppelkeksdude 4 года назад

I like Timex for their quartz watches (especially the Indiglo feature), I think auto isn't always better.

@technoboy21 4 года назад

Is it the same movement as Citizen NY series? If so, my NY0090 is the most accurate movement in my collection with less than plus 1 per 24h (better than my Marinemaster with its plus 3.5 sec).

@georgetorres1739 3 года назад

Where'd you get the beautiful clock in your background?

@rimas.kalpokas 4 года назад

Let me correct your expectations a bit :) While Miyota has upgraded most of the 8200 series to include hacking, they did not upgrade the most basic ones - 8215 and 8205, the latter of which is in this Timex :) So - not an old batch, just a basic movement :) Thanks for the vid!