Casio MQ-24vsTimex Q Timex 1975 Enigma

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Casio MQ-24 at true scale

MQ-24

Timex Q Timex 1975 Enigma at true scale

Q Timex 1975 Enigma

Diameter

34.9mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

38.8mm

n/a

Thickness

7.8mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

MSRP

$30

lowest

$219

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

7 specs
Diameter
34.9mm
37mm
Thickness
7.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.8mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
Resin
Stainless steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
WR
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
No
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
n/a
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$30
$219
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Casio MQ-24

Owners widely praise the Casio MQ-24 for its extreme affordability, comfortable and lightweight wear, excellent legibility, and minimalistic design. Many appreciate its near-silent operation and find it to be a reliable and accurate timepiece, with one owner reporting theirs lasted nearly a decade. Some owners note the lack of a date complication and an uninspiring crown action as downsides. Overall, owners rate the Casio MQ-24 highly for its value and core time-telling functionality.

From video reviewers

The Casio MQ-24's minimalist dial design offers exceptional legibility. The resin case scratches easily. Reviewers disagreed on the accuracy of the quartz movement.

Timex Q Timex 1975 Enigma

Owners praise the Timex Q Timex 1975 Enigma for its unique design, with hands appearing to float against the dial due to being painted on the underside of the crystal, and its chameleon-like ability to appear both subdued and vibrantly colorful. The 37mm case is described as comfortable, and the watch is considered classy and suitable for casual wear at its price point. However, some reviewers note a cheap-feeling bracelet and soft case edges, with one owner finding the bracelet visually appealing but cheap. The "mystery dial" effect, achieved by a blue dot on the crystal, is angle-dependent. The watch features a quartz movement and 50m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Timex Q Timex 1975 Enigma highly for its distinctive design and value.