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. 

1850 - 1870s

Waterbury Clock made timekeeping affordable for working class Americans

1880s

Waterbury Watch, a sister company, manufactured the first inexpensive mechanical pocket watch.

1900s

Launched the "Yankee" pocket watch, the first to cost just one dollar.

1917

The Yankee pocket watch was re-tooled to a "wristwatch" for soldiers during World War I.

1930s

Produced the first Mickey Mouse clocks & watches under an exclusive license from Walt Disney.

1940s

Time factories were converted to wartime manufacturing during World War II.

1950s

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.

1960s

The Timex brand name became a household word, introducing the "Cavatina" its first women's brand in 1959.

1980s

In 1986 Timex introduced its "Ironman® Triathlon® watch. Click here to view the full history of the Ironman.

1992

The company introduced the industry"s first electroluminescent watch face, INDIGLO® night-light in 1992.

1994

In 1994, Timex introduced the "Data Link®" system a sophisticated wrist instrument that carries a multitude of personal information.

2000s

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.

2009 and Beyond

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.

Timex History

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.

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