![]() Many other Timex watches have a classic “tick” sound that drives some nuts. And it does NOT make a loud “tick” noise as the seconds hand moves around the dial. Maybe the best new Timex of the last 10 years, which is saying something considering the incredible run the brand has been on. White dial variant is shown above, while a full review of the champagne dial can be found here. And here, that perfectly proportioned and placed small seconds sub dial. One of, if not the classiest watch Orient has come out with. Orient Bambino Small Seconds Automatic – $170ish Not everyone will like the shined up inserts on the bracelet, but it’s more subtle than many other competitors. 120 click bezel helps keep track of elapsed time. Automatic movement that hacks and hand winds. There might not be a better bang-for-the-buck diver on the market. Rotating bezel, functional battery hatch, day-date feature, luminant hands, domed acrylic crystal, and specific to Mr. More than a couple dial and case colors to choose from. 40.5mm diameter case is the sweet spot for many. You can wear it with everything from a t-shirt and chinos to a suit and tie. bambino, and the model that brought Orient’s line of mega-affordable, in-house movement equipped automatic watches to our collective consciousness. Has just enough design tweaks (like the contrast day and date window) to make it stand out from the usual Timex crowd. Timex x Todd Snyder The Maritime NATO Strap Watch – $79.97 ($158)įor as spendy as Todd Snyder’s clothing can get, they sure know how to make an affordable watch via their many collaborative models with Timex. Anyway, if the recipient is a DIY-er, they can always try to take it off themselves… or you could do that for them in advance? Just give yourself some time to find a replacement if that project goes awry. But thankfully it’ll be either under or just up against a shirt cuff if you need to lean on this thing when dressed up. The only trouble with this thing is the engraved INVICTA on the 9 o’clock side. A gateway drug that many of us have worn the heck out of for years. Good feel and solid 200m water resistance too. Sueded topside to the leather strap adds to the whole outdoorsy vibe. 42mm case so it’s not enormous, but it does have some real heft to it’s overall weight thanks to a black brass case and tangible thickness. This thing does NOT feel like a run of the mill sub $100 Timex. Lots of color variations to pick from.įor the rugged Dads (or grads). Throw an aftermarket strap on it ( as shown above), and you’ll get more style points. ![]() Even the stock rubber strap that it comes on is decent (soft-ish, not rigid plastic). For about $50 you get 200m of water resistance, a stainless steel case, and a rotating bezel which feels much more expensive than many other watches in the under $100 category. ![]() ![]() Mentioned a lot on this site, and for good reason. The Timex Weekender is light, fun, and does its one job well: It tells the time.Ĭasio 200m Diver in Black, Blue, Green, etc. But if you’re good with that, then it’s a cheap (very cheap) winner. It drives some people absolutely bonkers. ![]() Know that the Weekender models are infamous for making a louder than average “TICK” sound with each snap of their seconds hand. 38mm dial diameter with a 20mm strap width. The model that basically re-launched Timex as a more fashionable brand some 15 years ago. Congrats to the grads, and kudos to the dads who didn’t just procreate, but are also working hard to be great fathers. Meanwhile, Father Time is undefeated, and seeing those seconds physically tick by on your/his wrist might be a good reminder to really appreciate every moment. Dads could use some unplugged time as well. You can go off on your own but know when to be back. Recent grads will be hooked to their phones and other various technology for the rest of their life. ![]()
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