Guest TTK Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 (edited) Yes I know they are quartz......but they're Yooropean quartz......besides when did quartz get in the way of a nice design....for a daily beater.......shame they didn't offer in auto......but I do like the two tone 18k plated and steel World Timer....TX500.......beautiful design....AND 45mm DIAMETER....and bearing a very close resemblance to Maurice Lacroix.......! TX500 World Time The TX World Time ensures you don’t have to compromise style over information when you reach your destination. Incorporating 24 key cities from Hong Kong to Honolulu, this watch is geared towards the contemporary international traveler. The stainless steel case takes style cues from the dashboard gauges of modern aviation, while the sculpted dial adds the right measure of finesse to blend perfectly with the enameled crown. At the push of a button, the upper hand accurately displays the requested second time zone, while the lower hand indicates the season in that city with a provision for daylight savings time. The detailing on each of the six hands ensures the TX World Time has a bold three-dimensional appeal, while the Luminous hands provide ease of legibility. Alongside the TX marque on the dial, the tangerine style cues add to the overall composition on both the black and white dials, ensuring that the TX World Time works with both the leather straps and stainless steel bracelet to create a picture of perfect time keeping, whatever the location. World time has never looked so good. German quartz movement design Proprietary 6 hand movement 4 independent motors, each driving a specific function Premium sapphire crystal Screw down crown (300 & 500 series) Sculpted dials and luminous hands Multifunctional retrograde display Bold dashboard styling Water resistant to 10ATM Time and season displayed for 24 cities around the world Simplified handling of daylight savings time with season setting Date Window Stainless steel case available on genuine leather strap or dual finish steel bracelet with push button deployment clasp. Two-tone rose gold and steel case available on genuine leather strap with deployment clasp. Case Diameter: 45mm Distance between lugs: 20mm Battery: Panasonic CR2016 Battery life: 4 years T3B831: Bezel ring – 3 mic 18k Rose gold. Galvanic plating. Crown and Pushers – 5 mic 18k Rose gold. Galvanic The rest of the TX series....! Edited February 3, 2007 by TTK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Yes I know they are quartz......but they're Yooropean quartz......besides when did quartz get in the way of a nice design....for a daily beater.......shame they didn't offer in auto......but I do like the two tone 18k plated and steel World Timer....TX500.......beautiful design....AND 45mm DIAMETER....and bearing a very close resemblance to Maurice Lacroix.......! TX500 World Time I never thought I'd see a Timex I'd wear, but that watch is spectacular. I see them on EBay for $469 or best offer. That really is a nice looking piece, and I can sure see why they don't say "Timex" on the dial. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontin Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 That's a nice looking series of watches. Timex has really stepped their game up! That black IP is off the damn chain! Some of us are not too snooty to comment on anything but those damn pams! LOL Good post fella........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estaban Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Great find Neil. The TX 730 PVD would be my pick. Runs over $600. Good thing it doesn't have Timex written on it anywhere. Looks a bit like a Kobold Tactical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TTK Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 (edited) I agree with you Bill......I first saw them in one of my Geneva Watch magazines from 2006.....but couldn't find any info on the web.....till now...! The photo in my magazine shows the case thickness to be around the 14-15mm mark......so at 45x14mm......quite impressive in size.....and as you say.....the steel and gold looks superb.....! Here's the side view from the magazine.....! Edited February 3, 2007 by TTK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1 Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Wow! That's not what you'd normally expect from Timex. Might think about getting one later this year when I've ticked off all the reps that I want to buy! Thanks for pointing these out Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 How on earth did Timex get good? I would kill for one of these in Auto, though. That flyback looks almost tempting! Maybe it's time to replace my one quartz watch (Hey, everybody needs the modern equivalent of a regulateur ...) with one of these. Nice catch, Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TTK Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 (edited) I have to say....when you look at what you get.....it's great value at $469.00....! Sapphire glass Water resistant Dual time zone function with 24 city World indication Daylight saving indicator Date Screw down crown Guarantee Well established 100+ year manufacturer. Says it all.....really...! ANOTHER NICE PIECE Edited February 3, 2007 by TTK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Wow... for a timex. Quartz or not, it is one beautiful and Functional watch. I think I prefer this in quartz. I know it will function. Thanks Neil, I'm gonna run out to find a Timex dealer and take a look. I actually want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 It is indeed a very nice looking watch, I thought the PDV was the one and then up popped your black with gold bezel and right at the end out comes the whammy SS with black band. Not for me then...........I will never be able to decide which one Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 I agree with you Bill......I first saw them in one of my Geneva Watch magazines from 2006.....but couldn't find any info on the web.....till now...! The photo in my magazine shows the case thickness to be around the 14-15mm mark......so at 45x14mm......quite impressive in size.....and as you say.....the steel and gold looks superb.....! Here's the side view from the magazine.....! Yep, and thanks to somebody from a previous "What do you say if . . ." thread, I'll know just what to say if asked what kind of watch that is. "I dunno, I took it off a dead guy" is a wonderful shelf answer. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Holy cow! They are sweet looking pieces! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usil Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Wow - What a watch. I would buy a rep of that. - I AM JUST JOKING. Usil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 I'm floored... This range actually looks beautiful from a company like theirs... And I'm actually liking them, especially the Flyback one... :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Absentia Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Really beautiful collection. Thanks for posting these Neil! /me starts to look for a TX500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royal Oak Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 I've checked these out at the 'timezone' stores here in Canada. Very good quality I must say. If it were mechanical I'd be all over it. Really beautiful collection. Thanks for posting these Neil! /me starts to look for a TX500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxse Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Awesome watches. Quick question though. What is this big deal of mechanical vs. quartz thing? I mean if you like this watch why would you not buy just because it is quartz and more accurate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TTK Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 If it were mechanical I'd be all over it. If it were mechanical......it wouldn't be $400+....and you'd be looking for a rep of it.....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavor flav Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 dam good looking watches! who needs a rolex when you can have a timex! really. i just can't do a quartz.. ecen for a beater. i was almost tempted by the invicta quartz minute repeater just to have a minute repeater but couldn't do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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