Watch Almanac

Affordable

Is Timex a good watch brand?

Yes, for what it is. Timex makes cheap, honest watches with real American history, and its reissues like the Marlin and Q Timex are some of the best fun-per-dollar in watches.

Below, the numbers behind that: 9 current Timex watches we've measured, what they use inside, and what they sell for once they're used.

List prices
$73–$299
median $159
Mechanical
50%
of 2 with a known movement
Sapphire crystal
0%
eBay ask vs list
70%
#15 of 18 brands

What Timex does well

  • Low prices and a long American heritage
  • Indiglo backlight, easy to read at night
  • Great reissues of 1960s and 70s designs

What to watch out for

  • Mineral crystals and basic quartz on most models
  • Build quality is fine, not fine finishing

Is Timex a luxury brand?

No. Timex is an affordable brand, with most watches under $250.

What's inside

Of the 2 Timex watches we've measured with a known movement: 1 automatic and 1 quartz. The movements are made by Miyota (1) and Timex (1).

See every movement on its caliber page.

Do Timex watches hold their value?

Across the 8 Timex references we track on eBay every day, the median asking price is 70% of list. That puts Timex at #15 of 18 brands we track; the typical brand is at 88%. That's typical for a watch: expect to give up about 30% if you sell.

Asking prices, not sold prices, from live eBay listings. See the market tracker for every reference.

Where to start with Timex

Or see every Timex watch with its measurements.

Questions

Is Timex a good watch brand?
Yes, for what it is. Timex makes cheap, honest watches with real American history, and its reissues like the Marlin and Q Timex are some of the best fun-per-dollar in watches.
Is Timex a luxury brand?
No. Timex is an affordable brand, with most watches under $250.
Do Timex watches hold their value?
On eBay, Timex watches are listed at a median 70% of their list price, across the 8 references we track daily. That ranks 15 of 18 brands we track; the median brand is at 88%.
Where are Timex watches made?
Timex is based in United States and was founded in 1854, owned by Timex Group B.V. Of the Timex watches we've measured, the movements come from Miyota (1), Timex (1).