Timex Easy ReadervsTimex MK1

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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.

Easy Reader

MK1
Diameter
35mm
36mm
Thickness
n/a
12.5mm
Water Resistance
30m
30m
MSRP
$75
$68
lowest
Movement
Seiko 9F64
Quartz
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Timex Easy Reader 35mm Leather Strap Watch for its exceptional legibility and value, with many noting its clean dial and large font. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its versatility, describing it as a refined and unpretentious timepiece suitable for any occasion. Some owners find the 35mm case size perfect, while others consider it small. The genuine leather strap is generally seen as comfortable, though one owner found it uncomfortable. Luminescence is noted as poor by one source, but the Indiglo backlight is a favored feature. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Timex Easy Reader 35mm Leather Strap Watch highly for its outstanding legibility and versatile styling at an accessible price point.
The 36mm case size of the Timex MK1 36mm Fabric Strap Watch is widely praised for being unobtrusive yet easy to read, with owners calling it a perfect size and appreciating its gorgeous dial. One owner reported the watch ran 5 minutes slow per 12 hours, and the crown and stem came out of the movement, but it is now working well. The stock strap clasp is criticized for digging into the wearer, suggesting replacement. Overall, owners rate the Timex MK1 36mm Fabric Strap Watch highly for its comfortable, vintage-inspired design and perfect size.
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