C'mon Target - Let's See Some Cool Watches!

As a Target shopper, I've been pretty disappointed with their watch selection lately.  The watch selection seems to be shrinking and they have few premium watches.  With the exception of some nice Timex watches and some decent low end Casio watches, they just don't have much on display. 

It's a little disheartening because I've gotten some really nice watches at Target over the years.  For example, my Merona Tanker-style Watch looks great!

It's a definite contrast with the watch department over at Walmart.  They seem to be offering a wider selection of watches and higher quality watches!

A Big Digital Watch from Mossimo

It's hard to pass by the watch department at Target or Walmart.  They always have interesting, but inexpensive, watches.  On a recent trip, this big Mossimo digital watch caught my eye and my wife insisted that I get it.  Since it was only $20, I obliged and it has turned out to be a great watch. 

A Mossimo Digital Watch from Target

[Looking back at this watch from 2025, I think I liked it because of its bold style and bright blue silicone strap. This watch likely taught me that silicone is a comfortable watch strap material. I think that it also lasts quite a bit longer than rubber or resin straps. Those straps tend to get brittle over time and deteriorate rapidly once they do. It's an oxidation process. I really wish that Target still sold watches. But, that's the kind of thing they sacrifice to stay "on trend."]

A Casual Weekend Watch with Class from Timex

Looking at a Timex Weekender with Tachymeter Markings

You've seen my newest old Timex; now check out my newest new Timex.  Timex has recently introduced it's Weekender series of men's analog watches.  They have a touch of preppy sophistication that would look right at home in the Hamptons, Cape Cod, Rehobeth, Nags Head, or Destin.  Since Target had them at an attractive price, I couldn't resist.  However, I upped the ante from the canvas straps of most Weekender watches and chose the Timex Weekender Tachymeter watch with a leather band.  I think you'll agree that it is a beautiful watch.

For a complete review (now hosted here on this blog):

Wristwatch Review: Timex Weekender Men's Tachymeter Analog Strap Watch

[As of 2025, I still wear this watch. It has provided great value and looks good. To peruse current Timex Weekender offerings, look know further than this affiliate link to Amazon.]

A Big Boxy Watch from a Big Box Store

A Mossimo Alternative to a Bell & Ross Watch

I know, I know, I'm supposed to want the finest of Swiss Watches.  I do want them.  But, I can't afford them right now.  So, it's much easier to succumb to the allure of the watch shelves in big box stores like Walmart and Target.  Watches in the $10 to $20 range are often interesting and innovatively styled. My favorite watches from the Big Box stores often evoke the style of far pricier watches from high end jewelers.  For example, this big boxy Mossimo watch from Target looks much like a far more expensive Bell & Ross.  

Mossimo Ana-Digital Instrument Watch

Of course, if you have the money for a Bell & Ross Watch, don't let me slow you down.

[As I look back on this watch from the vantage point of 2025, I loved the shape of this watch. But, there are a few things I didn't like about this Mossimo watch. One, it had a strangely integrated bracelet that couldn't be easily swapped out. The other is that anything digital might have a beep or an alarm go off at weird times. It was still fun to own since I never did get a real Bell & Ross watch.]