Timex has been on a journey of excellence for well over a century. See how Timex has grown into a company that consistently pushes the limits of innovative designs.
Waterbury Clock made timekeeping affordable for working class Americans
Waterbury Watch, a sister company, manufactured the first inexpensive mechanical pocket watch.
Launched the "Yankee" pocket watch, the first to cost just one dollar.
The Yankee pocket watch was re-tooled to a "wristwatch" for soldiers during World War I.
Produced the first Mickey Mouse clocks & watches under an exclusive license from Walt Disney.
Time factories were converted to wartime manufacturing during World War II.
The world's first inexpensive yet utterly reliable mechanical watch, called the Timex, was created. Print advertisements featured the new watch strapped to Mickey Mantle's bat.
The Timex brand name became a household word, introducing the "Cavatina" its first women's brand in 1959.
In 1986 Timex introduced its "Ironman® Triathlon® watch. Click here to view the full history of the Ironman.
The company introduced the industry"s first electroluminescent watch face, INDIGLO® night-light in 1992.
In 1994, Timex introduced the "Data Link®" system a sophisticated wrist instrument that carries a multitude of personal information.
Timex, positioned as a leader in technological innovation and design, launched Performance Sport tools that among other functions calculate speed and distance with GPS technology.
The popularity of TIMEX® products is undeniable. The Timex Group has offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 80 countries. For more than 150 years, Timex has ensured that innovative, stylish and robust products are easily accessible to virtually everyone. With Timex's strong heritage and renewed momentum, future prospects are unlimited.
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