with the recent hype of many good releases from Timex.. I'm wondering why no one talk about it here like the marlin / Q / celestial opulence automatic with ghost dial?

early this week I gotten a call from Arista Marketing offering me the Q Timex at retail price RM999 as I registered into the waiting list previously.. I think it is on a higher end pricing for a quartz timex buy heck it is a good looking watch..

ps: here is my Timex Peanuts Collection all ordered from Timex USA all on horween straps.. one donor strap from my 40th anniversary and two from nomadwatchworks..



Interesting History of Timex

This post has been edited by kl920930: Jan 25 2020, 05:27 PM

i prefer the Navi XL automatic...

I have a small wrist therefore most of my timepieces are between 35 to 38mm

recently Timex USA website listed the new Navi XL 41mm Fabric Strap Watch Featuring NASA Logo on Dial.. looks very cool especially with that 24hour dial circle on it

Thats veeery high.

I managed to secure a Timex Q at around RM680 or so from the Todd Synder site, but they don't ship to Malaysia or SG

I know right! and yet I've seen people sold for RM1500 on carousell during the earlier batches..

since the latest restock, there are two now on carousell listing for RM1700 and RM1999

The first watch I bought with my own salary was a Timex. Sometime a bit sentimental about this brand.
Looking to buy the Waterbury automatic though the only thing I don't like is its movement.

what's wrong with that movement? I like the white dial on strap option.. looks clean and elegant..

one thing about timex quartz movement is that it ticks loudly.. I don't mind when I'm wearing it but it does bother me quite a bit when sleeping time especially having 4 of them sitting on my desk

but the solution is simple, I just need to shut my watch box to achieve a peaceful night sleep

From what I read online, the Miyota 8125 generally has negative reviews. Would be better had they chose Miyota 9015 instead. Usually I prefer Swiss movement (ETA/Sellita).
But I like the white dial with strap option a lot that I would make an exception in this case.

I actually ordered a Timex Marlin but had to cancel it as I realized that Waterbury automatic was released a few weeks ago with better specs (mineral crystal and higher water resistance).
This watch is elegant but does not look expensive. There are occasions where I prefer not to wear an expensive watch.

marlin to me is way more dressy while waterbury has more sort of a casual vibe

I used to own quite a few eta pieces in the past but eventually sold all and started collecting seiko 6r15 jdm pieces for daily wear..

servicing is only rm200 and I can buy more pieces as opposed to swiss made timepieces

from what I've heard the miyota 8215 accuracy is quite bad straight out of their factory

should probably send to watchmaker to get it adjusted if you really enjoy wearing the watch on a daily basis

timex to me is truly a fun brand to wear without needing to baby them as they are so affordable and easily obtainable

How much does it cost to service an ETA in KL?
Any watchmaker that you would recommend?
Thanks!

I sent my watches to Steven @ Wah Foong Jalan Raja Laut

last time I wanted to service my breitling colt with 2824 movement was quoted around rm600 by another watchmaker

Thanks for sharing!

Im guessing those carousellers purposely put a very high price so they could keep wearing it LOL. i have one incoming at rm999. Already arrived at my wife's office but have not collect yet. This piece sure is a winner.

actually they are selling as new therefore not wearing it.. these are the ones who buy just to resell for profit

arista contacted me to offer this at 999 too but I just couldn't justify getting a quartz timex at this price point..

this is a nice watch to own but I don't want to follow the hype 😅

anyway congrats on your new timex.. please do share some wrist shots once you get it on your wrist

Yeah. Scalpers. Effing hate them. I never liked Timex. But somehow, they strike with this one. Like seriously. Its one of the best reissue if not THE best. And i do not mind the quartz as the original comes with the same spec.

Yeah will do. I just hope the bracelet go easy on me. Heard its a hair puller. Haha. Just like the 70s

They are actually releasing a batman version of the Q.

I saw this. Not my style.

If im a rolex guy, i'd probably get the rootbeer instead. Or even the crazy lemon 7up mock up. Batman is not my thing LOL

not to say I don't like Timex but this brand never really got my attention until sometime early 2018 when I found out the peanuts weekend with snoopy hands from amazon

I actually think timex is doing great with most of the recent releases since the reissue of marlin series

the recent release of Celestial Opulence Automatic Collection that nobody talks about is also very cool with the ghost mystery minute hands dial

I would totally rock that blue dial with rose gold case if it was offered in quartz and half that price point of the current rrp.. but then my gf says it look girlish

looks great but gonna pass.. haven't seen myself willing to spend anything above rm500 for a timex yet..

I'm sure this batman release will again be hyped up and resellers whacking all the stocks to double their profit once is up for sale

maybe in the future if their movements are upgraded or something really unique that I must have it in the collection

Interesting. I might check this out too. The american document is another one that put me a stop to the brand. It pirce too high. 2k for a quartz ? Lol. The Q seems like a good deal.

She said that? Its time for a new gf i guess. Hahahaha

actually does look a lil bit what girls will usually wear but I really don't care as long as I love the design and 38mm is my fav case size

probably the black gold more suitable for men compared to the other two variants

girl because you no approve my wrist watch taste

Certain watch no matter how u twist it, it will lean more towards of a feminine side. Cartier is one of them. So their formula was to oversize it for men. Lol Ebel tried to do the same. We can say the same for Breitling. Their watches are meant for men.

But yeah, wear what u like. Dun care what people said..

ikr.. I used to own a breitling colt from the mid 2000s which was 38mm and crapp now all the newer colt series case releases are so huge like 41 and 44mm

having the thought of getting back the older 38 colt which has smaller case diameter but people nowadays are selling way above the rrp compared to what it was selling new back in the days

I can say the same for Seiko. Have u seen their strategy lately ? Crazy. They even pull out from baselworld. Talking about taking the brand to a new heights!

U seems to play only swiss. Colt was one of my fav. Then u see Tag and Zenith are just getting better. I left the world of swiss 10 years ago when financial situation hit me bad. Now im just with Seiko, orient, casio and some gshock. Oh yeah thers the Timex incoming lol. We will c how the swiss market goes. For now, if i were to get anything below 30k, it would be Zenith. And 15k below will be Tudor or tag. Man i miss my Tag 69.

Oh u heard about Maurice Lacroix? That brand sux. Haha

This post has been edited by ridox_orimabu: Nov 8 2019, 09:41 AM

seiko always upmarket their range from time to time even since back in their earlier days

is like they upgrade an existing movement and might as well increase the price

actually I also left the world of swiss too..

now collection majority seiko but I focus on jdm 6r movement models which are more affordable so it doesn't hurt the bank as much as swiss counterparts

U r right. Say, the 2824 eta is direct competitor to the 6r15 then, now 6r35 right?

What about the 4r35? The value in some models are impressive. But not like some 5th gen monsters. Anyway, good thing u r abandoning the swiss. It would not b long before Seiko totally dominates everything. Cant say about Rolex tho. That is standard luxury thing going on. Lol

This post has been edited by ridox_orimabu: Nov 8 2019, 03:41 PM

isnt baselworld dying anyway..?

tbh I don't think 2824 is direct competitor to the 6r15..

I think both are in their own league but is positioned in the middle between low and high end pieces hence most commonly used calibers in modern watches

therefore people consider these as direct competitor

yes the latest 6r35 with thinner caliber and +20h reserve than 6r15

not sure about the 4r35 as I haven't owned any of those before

6r15 has been serving me good for many years therefore I always lean towards harder to find jdm pieces into my collection

dead because swatch group pull out.. rental too expensive and these lower to mid tier brands will be better off visiting their ADs in person to present the new releases

but still hanging on there until those remaining higher end brand names pull out too

Its like finally Seiko from young padawan becoming darth vader ahahaha.. i like where they are going. N with that, i am holding their last true effort watch (skx) which place the watch at good value as how Seiko have been doing for the last few dacades before it abominates all prices by double or triple.

surprisingly I've bought more than 10pcs of seikos but never a skx yet

mostly sarb scvs sarx and quite a number of vintage seikos

somehow I kinda feel the skx is overhyped

This post has been edited by kl920930: Nov 8 2019, 04:55 PM

SKX now probably is.

the SKX is an excellent watch. u can say its one of those Seiko that has no nonsense stuff so buyers really get what they hope for.

Now, the overhyped was actually created by some hyperfans who refuse to accept that the SKX is now a mere relic of the past and people have move on.

I guess in the end, the preference matters as it is very subjective.

you mean the new seiko 5 line or the old skx?

The old one of course given what it is being sold for now.

Back to Timex discussion.
Im really eyeing on that Naxi XL auto ever since a review was release on TGV - youtube. Any idea if we are going to have that product here in Malaysia? Its currently out of stock from the timex website.

oh ya as per what ridox_orimabu has mentioned I kinda agree with his statement too

That's because he's wrong.

your best bet will be get from timex usa..

our local timex distributor bring in the normal older models only.. nothing really special or limited releases

last time I contacted arista about the newer releases of snoopy series and they just reply me with will update at their webstore if they decided to bring in that series

you can also contact their hq 03-2166 5988 at wisma uoa ii to check with them

Thanks for the info. I got my american bosses coming to kl every month, i will try to see if i can hook one up with them. Currently out of stock from their site, not sure if those are available in some timex stores from the US.

currently is in stock at their website for $129

now got friends and family sale 20% off if you order from their timex usa official webstore too..

Sorry for the confusion, I was actually referring to this watch - "Navi XL Automatic 41mm"
https://www.timex.com/navi-xl-automatic-41m...i-timex#start=1

oh the auto model.. I thought you were referring to the normal quartz model

yup you can still order from their website but from timex usa need to use reshipper service like ezipoz or other equivalent companies

ezipoz will provide you with a virtual usa address to ship your order from seller.. then after they receive parcel at their warehouse they will quote you the shipping fees and once you've cleared the payment then just wait for parcel to arrive at doorstep

regarding ezipoz, have you tried them personally?
how much usually is the quotation for watches from US to KL and how many days would it take?
do I still have to pay the duty fees?
thanks

yup used twice before

after they receive parcel then will quote you fast / normal with delivery time frame and shipping fees

my past both purchases were around rm500 so didn't have to pay duty

mostly depend on luck whether customs they decided to open check your parcel or not

This Polish website https://zegarownia.pl sells Timex watches with discount off the listed price.
Use Google Chrome to translate it. 1 PLN = 1.07 MYR.
It gives an indication on how low can the price goes.
But they don't ship to MY. Only ship to some EU countries, including Germany where there's re-shipping service.

I think about there.. some models on amazon usa after discount even cheaper

Good to know. Timex's price falls rather fast.

certain normal models that are not hyped up tend to fall over a period of time

however, I feel this is also a good thing for us average wage humans to acquire these affordable watches from a brand with a great history

agree

buy!! buy all the mampu milik watches and stock up on inventory

You can try Zalora, they give out discount sometimes.

Here you go bro. Seems the watch is pretty solid. Second hand does not hit the markers though. But im very happy with it.

yes true.. the discount under zalora voucher code is very good sometimes up to 40% on top of the normal 15 or 20% discount

and is fulfilled by arista marketing which covers full local warranty

the size and fitting of the case looks perfect for your wrist

are you also around 6" wrist size?

Im surprise too. I tot it would be small for me.

My wrist is 7.25 nch.

I bought two at discounted price and gifted it out

My gosh bro this is quite recent model man, congrats !

Thanks. Here it is with the bambino n skx


This post has been edited by ridox_orimabu: Nov 23 2019, 07:36 AM

Timepiece lover you are

I heard batman is coming. And also, another model blue colour don't remmember the name.

the Q is so overpriced here...RM999...
and they dont even bring in enough...useless timex distributor.

when I was offered one by them and I just couldn't justify the price therefore didn't pull the trigger to purchase one

but was then informed that the new batch was sold out the day after

I guess it's either people are following the hype blindly or people are just buying to resale for profit

nevertheless this is still a very nice watch for the design but just not the price for now

until the demand has lessen or hype is gone.. hopefully the price will go down too and becomes available for a more affordable price to the public

saw this post on reddit quite funny thought it will be a good laugh to share here

bro, this is call 'controlled supply' as for why, I i leave it up to you

Good god, cant wait to see it !!!

looks super dem cool.. I can see people collecting these full range

no stupid company would do controlled supply especially when u can easily buy it online.

It sure is haha. They missed out Tag version of the pepsi. Guess nobody give a damn about that one. Lol.

this is the tag version on reddit




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haha saw this too. The skx even though its a pepsi, does not offer day and night view from the bezel though.

but to think tag just sit above steinhart shows how much people hate them.

The thing is you can only buy it online here with valid distribution right ....

too bad im keeping my cash for some other brand

not about online here..but just online anywhere...
its basically only a usd150 watch anyway.

happy mondays everybody



This post has been edited by kl920930: Nov 25 2019, 02:14 PM

Not many are into Timex. Guess i was in due to this only haha

I agree though Rm999 is overprice for the watch. The retail 179usd if convert is only around Rm749.

The coming falcon blue is also at that same retail price although im not surw how much would it be once it reach here.

But fwiw, the Q Timex is a plenty watch considering it is a valid reissue. I don't care people comparing this to the more accurate quartz that can be found with Casio or Citizen. Not that i do not like them. I have plenty of casio. And targetting one of The Citizen.

Probably the scalpers is the main culprit of why the Q is hated so much. Haha.

This post has been edited by ridox_orimabu: Nov 26 2019, 10:15 AM

I agree too that scalpers is the main culprit.. also because of that, timex limits the supplies for these scalpers to hype it up for them

it's like the same cycle where adidas yeezys were back in the days due to limited supply and scalpers boosting the price up

once hype slowly dies then the price slowly returns to be more attainable for the general public humans

the thing is, we don't even know the Q is up for a limited run or not. LOL.

If its something like the Lamy 2000 Bauhaus Limited, then that's sure worth the hype. Otherwise, die just like that.

I remember last time a Tudor 79090 cost only 15k max in 2009 onwards to 2014. Don't know suddenly the price jack to 30k now.

but that's a Tudor with Rolex body.

Scalpers will have their contact faster than anyone coz they could buy bulk. But like the Lamy case.. despite it is 1919 wordwide, only 17 unit entered malaysia. somebody offered 10 units to buy from pengallery, but the owner say no. Now that's a good move. giving everyone the real chance to buy one.

I don't think Q will be up for a limited run.. taking from how they are currently getting all the hype recently

as we can see how the marlin reissue was getting the attention and slowly disappearing from media's attention from the past recent months

the Q will be the same case and they will keep producing different iterations of colorways to gain media's attention for the brand till they manage to get the next hype release

The Q was initially intended to be a LE.

But they saw the hype and quickly and quietly dropped that LE thing.

that's great news. There are many people that wants to buy the Q. Its good if they put this into a good production run just like how it was in the 70s. It kinda explains if the watch was intended for LE in the first place, no wonder they can't keep up with the demand. Or i could be wrong.

For the Marlin, when i tried it first time it was very nice. But knowing its too small for my wrist, i totally forgotten about it until u mentioned it again.

I agree too 34mm is abit too small.. I think 36 or 37mm would be more suitable for both male and female market

I just gotten a call from Arista Marketing again offering me the Q Timex

seems like now they are getting in the new stocks for this model on a monthly basis

Q hype died off already? the first reissue model also not selling at a premium above rrp anymore with stocks available by timex

Q Timex latest Reissue Falcon Eye 38mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch. what do you guys think?

this time it didn't catch the media's attention that's for sure

seems nobody give a f d.

was browsing thru the caraousell surprised some are sold way less than 999.

scalpers must be angry and in agony

but the blue falcon eye is looks nice to me.

will have to see live first then buy

this blue falcon is crazily striking.. looks way more outstanding than the pepsi release

saw one on carousell sg. the sunburst blue dial + applied indices is just

scalpers who are late to the game will only be in that situation

I believe the experience ones should have already saw this coming after the second batch was released by our local distributor

Gong Xi Fa Cai! 🍊🍊 wishing everyone an abundance of health and wealth 😊

is the timex weekender as cheap here as it is in US? thinking about getting one for super casual use but at the same time im concern with the loud ticking sound for use in a small office

imo cheaper to order from amazon usa than to buying locally here. otherwise you can consider getting from zalora which often times has additional discount on top of the usual discount which makes them a great buy and less hassle

loud ticking still persist for weekender models but the ticking sound it depends on the people surrounding you whether does it annoy them or not

timex is a good option, but the only struggle i have is getting the stock and particular moddel.

right now only shoppee / zalora can offer some models.

i've always want to add an american watch to my collection, maybe will get a few pieces weekender and expeditions to start with.