Timex Easy Reader ClassicvsTimex Q Timex 1975 Enigma

Easy Reader Classic
TimexEasy Reader Classic

Ref. easy-reader-classic-38mm-leather-strap-watch-tw2y12600·MSRP $85

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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.

Timex Easy Reader Classic at true scale

Easy Reader Classic

Timex Q Timex 1975 Enigma at true scale

Q Timex 1975 Enigma

Diameter

38mm

37mm

Thickness

n/a

12mm

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

MSRP

$85

lowest

$219

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Acrylic
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$85
$219
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Reviews

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

Timex Easy Reader Classic

The Timex Easy Reader Classic 38mm Leather Strap Watch is widely praised for its legibility, comfortable wear, and attractive, simple design. Owners highlight its excellent contrast, clean dial with large font, and classic aesthetic, often noting that it wears better than expected. The watch is considered a great value for its price, with a durable stainless steel case, a comfortable leather band, and a non-audible quartz movement. Some owners appreciate the Indiglo backlight as a special feature. One owner feels the 38mm size and numeral font might lend a feminine appearance. Overall, owners rate the Timex Easy Reader Classic 38mm Leather Strap Watch highly for its exceptional value and highly legible, classic design.

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.