AboutTime #14 | Page 73

Timex Finding a vintage look in a style you can afford just became a whole lot easier thanks to the new direction and leadership at Timex. For the last few years Timex has seemed to be in kind of an idle mode. Now guided with a new vigor, the brand is ready to apply its strength in creating affordable watches with an eye on market preferences and trending designs. Case in point is the Weekender collection. For less than $100 these new Timex models feature a 40mm vintage case design with NATO style slide-through straps in leather or nylon. A quartz chronograph movement inside with the famous Indiglo dial lighting system are both modern assets that power the retro look. Another great choice for the budget-minded buyer is the Waterbury chronograph series (left). Rated slightly better than the 3atm of the Weekender, the 5atm rated Waterbury is also just a bit bigger at 42mm and like the Weekender is available in a variety of case finishes and dial color options. Still a bargain at $125, the Waterbury, like the Weekender, is available at www.timex.com AboutTime Magazine | 73