Timex has a long tradition of creating top quality sports watches. Best known for their Timex Ironman Triathlon watches that first entered the market in the early 80s, the watch company has earned the reputation as being the number one seller of sports watches world-wide. The first Ironmans were celebrated for their durability and robustness under highly competitive conditions, however this quality is one that is certainly not limited to Timex watches under the “Ironman” label. Timex produce many other great watches that cater to various purposes, from diving watches, to outdoors watches, Timex is as versatile as they are innovative and it shows.
Another lesser known watch from the Timex watch maker is the Timex Military watch, a watch that specifically caters to the rigour of outdoor life. The watch is not one that will win any fashion contests soon, but is rather designed to be highly utilitarian as well as rock solid and robust. The watch can be considered one that does “just-what-you-need” without fuss or fanfare, making ideal for camping trips and other adventures that venture far from the typical suburban life. The standard issue of the watch itself is a standard black color, (although there are other color options), with a standard analog face.
Featuring the standard hour, minute and second-hand, the watch face features outer dial face bands for 12-hour time, 24-hour time and seconds and a day-of-the-month window display on the right hand side of the dial face. This watch is designed to hold up to some serious pounding. With a nylon strap built to last for years, this watch is not considered a cheap and tacky starter watch, despite the cheap price tag. The Timex Military watch is built to last and like the Timex Ironman Triathlon watch it will “take a licking and keep on ticking” as easily as its more recognized cousin.
The classic version of the Timex Military watch features a 5 year battery lifespan, compared to the typical 2 year battery found in a cheap sports watch. When you buy a Timex you are buying more than just a watch, you are buying into a tradition and a reputation for quality and robustness that is widely held amongst both the sporting community and watch communities in general. For more information and advice on the Timex Military watch and buying a sports watch in general, follow the links above to visit our website.