"My friend and I were trout fishing the Caney Fork River in Tennessee. I looked down, and in about 2 feet of water laid this watch … Continue reading "In The Field: A River Runs Over It"

Each spring and fall at Timex we introduce new watches, unveiling entirely new collections as well as creating expansions and continuations of past releases. For the spring of 2020 we’re adding a new element to the season: recognizing and honoring the women of Timex, and women everywhere, during International Women’s History Month. Timex has always … Continue reading "WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, NEW SEASONAL WATCHES & MORE"

Military servicemen and women have long worn Timex watches for their reliability and simple, straightforward designs, and you can buy a whole range of military-influenced watches today that measure up to the task. Erich Gryszczuk bought himself a Timex field watch more than a decade ago, wearing it through the blazing deserts of Afghanistan and … Continue reading "In The Field: This Globetrotting Soldier Wore His Timex All Over the World"

This nostalgic editorial looks back at an event that many of us probably remember as well — a kid’s first watch. In the case of James Stacey, a senior writer for Hodinkee, it was our Timex Ironman (a model from the beginning of the INDIGLO® era) that first sparked his love for the world of … Continue reading "In The Press: A Hodinkee Writer Revisits His First Watch"

We can thank the US Military for helping to develop a lot of things we use today — the GPS system, aviator sunglasses, duct tape, cargo pants, even microwaves. And… the wristwatch? US troops did, in fact, help popularize the wristwatch in the early part of the 20th century. It really got rolling during WWI, … Continue reading "The Timex Guide to Military Watches"

American watchmaking isn’t a new concept. In 1854, as the Waterbury Clock Company, we took clocks from the mantels of the 1% and brought them to the world. Our roots in Waterbury, Connecticut—the Brass City—allowed us to evolve clockmaking, switching from wooden gears to gears made of brass. This, along with our modernized factories, allowed … Continue reading "AMERICAN DOCUMENTS: TIMEX & AMERICAN WATCHMAKING"

American-Made Watch | Timex American Documents | Timex Blog Celebrating America with our first American-made watch in decades. Our Timex® American Documents® watch is made in the US with American parts & a Swiss movement.

Blogger Ariel Adams picked the best time to visit Timex headquarters in CT, getting an exclusive first look at the Timex American Documents™ collection.

The Timex Archive project represents over 165 years of watchmaking innovation and expertise. This signature collection celebrates and honors the pioneering craftsmen who established Timex as a global leader in watchmaking. Inspired by our heritage, the Timex Archive capsule collection presents a new generation of timeless watches for a new generation of pioneers. One of … Continue reading "Pioneering Style"

With over 160 years’ experience crafting innovative and quality timepieces, Timex has amassed quite a collection of styles in its archive. From its humble beginnings in the town of Waterbury, Connecticut, Timex started with a group of artisans and craftsmen who created what would ultimately become synonymous with time itself and propel timekeeping from the … Continue reading "From the Timex Archive"

When it comes to watches, they don’t come much simpler than our Easy Reader®. For over 40 years, this basic watch has become synonymous with Timex and continues to be a best-seller. As the wristwatch shifted from being purely functional to a fashion accessory, dial treatments began to rely on aesthetic values rather than readability. … Continue reading "Why the Easy Reader Endures"

As a faithful update to a beloved 1960s Timex watch, the Marlin® is the kind of timepiece that looks like you inherited it from Grandpa but shines like brand new. Its vintage-inspired appeal is for the old souls who appreciate the beauty of the past, while its modern construction is made for today’s wrist. Here … Continue reading "3 Features to Love About the Timex® Marlin® Watch"