Wristwatch Review: Timex Waterbury Traditional 40mm Watch

Timex has been offering more and more watches that are aimed at watch enthusiasts. They've also been moving upmarket with new collections like the Timex Atelier collection. The Timex Waterbury Collection is a collection that marks the beginning of collector recognition.  If you like watches, they made some nice ones just for us. The Waterbury Collection nods towards Timex history and start as the Waterbury Clock Company in 1854. Most Waterbury watches show a vintage style and a connection to the brand's rich history. Today, I'm going to review one of my favorite watches: the Timex Waterbury Traditional 40mm watch. You can also find this sometimes listed as the Timex Standard 40mm 3-Hand Watch.

Timex Waterbury Traditional 40mm Watch

Timex Waterbury Traditional Watch Features

The Timex Waterbury Traditional has a 40mm diameter case, 50-meter water resistance, a mineral glass crystal, and a leather strap, and a quartz movement. It does not have Indiglo Backlighting. It's traditional. That sounds pretty standard right? But, there's more. 

 

This Timex Waterbury traditional has many satisfying details

Timex Waterbury Standard Design

As I said with my Waterbury GMT Classic, the great thing about the Timex Waterbury Collection is that it comes with high-end design details. It's the little things, the details, that make this watch right. I really like the following design details:

• Rounded coin-edge bezel

• Nicely finished crown

• Etched caseback

• Fancy Second Hand with Waterbury "W"

• Lumed Hour and Minute Hands

• Lume Filled Hour Batons 

Textures, Fonts, Lume Fill, Hands, Batons:  All good on the Timex Waterbury Standard

Timex Waterbury Standard Construction

This watch has an all stainless steel case and mineral glass crystal. It also has a genuine leather strap. It's built to be water resistant to depths of 50 meters. This watch feels well-built for everyday wear, but also dressy. It's not the watch to wear when leading a commando raid. But, it feels like a great value.

Timex Waterbury Standard Dimensions

The Timex Waterbury Standard watch has a sensibly-sized 40mm diameter case that is 9.5mm thick. The strap is 20mm wide and fits up to 8-inch wrists. The watch is well proportioned for a dress watch. It's perfectly sized for any office attire.

The Coin-edged Bezel and Low Profile of the Timex Waterbury Standard

Timex Waterbury Traditional Overall Impression

I love this watch and I want to shout from the roof tops about how great it is.  It looks like a million bucks! But, I'm afraid to say that out loud because Timex might charge me a million bucks for their next one. This watch feels quite special for a Timex. It has wonderful details. It is practical and comfortable and well constructed. It is also still budget friendly. I've seen variants of this watch at prices from $44 to $94 or so.

Buying the Timex Waterbury Traditional

While the model with my bezel colors is out of stock, You can get a similar Timex Waterbury Traditional Watch here at --

Timex Waterbury Traditional watches on Amazon!

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