![]() The upper presser especially requires a concerted effort to push. ![]() Timex Pan-Am Chronograph (left) next to its MK1 Chrono (right) (Photo/Josh Wussow)Īs much as I enjoy the movement and chrono function, there is a sticking point here - specifically, in the buttons. A Seiko-derived movement goes a long way toward justifying the $219 price. This is a significant upgrade compared to the MK1 Chrono, one of my favorite Timex models. Sure enough, “The chronograph version uses a Seiko VK68A movement, which has a 3-year battery life,” the brand told me. I had to press it against my ear to catch the sound of its second hand, which produced an immediate suspicion. Unlike some of the recent Timexes I’ve handled, this one ticked away practically in silence. The Movement Makes a DifferenceĪs soon as I removed the watch from its box, I noticed something strange. And there’s a little bit of leeway here, considering it’s a retro-themed piece. But for $219, I’m not horribly mad at it. I’m always going to prefer sapphire for its anti-reflective clarity and scratch resistance. The mineral crystal is a bit of a weak point. The whole thing narrows out near its ends, making for an effortless, stable ride. The leather on the strap is probably the best I’ve experienced from Timex, and lightyears more comfortable than what you’d find on a seat in economy class. As cool as the added functionality might be, those extra pushers offer more places for water to get in.īut with a rating this high, you should be fine for a quick dip in the lavatory sink. Water resistance clocks in at 50 m, which is perfectly acceptable for a chronograph. The stainless steel case features a mix of brushed and polished surfaces. The hands are sharply wrought, with an almost weathervane appearance to the slim chronograph second timer. ![]() The three sub-dials each have a function - a 24-hour hand at 2 o’clock, the second hand at 6, and the chronograph’s 60-minute spinner at 10. Have you seen how blue the sky gets above the clouds? I think that’s what the brand shot for. Timex kept things pretty clean here, with a gorgeous and simple face. We’ll start with the dial because this one is a stunner. Watch Movement: Seiko VK68A quartz analog.Timex Pan-Am Chronograph Review (Photo/Josh Wussow) In fact, this may be the finest deal in the whole of the company’s lineup. Its quality materials have been finished with skill, and the upgraded movement justifies the semi-premium price. In short: The Timex Pan-Am Chronograph is the best Timex I’ve handled this year, and perhaps the brand’s best watch since 2021’s Field Post Mechanical. And once Timex agreed to send one along for review, the rest, as they say, is history. It was the color, the clean lines, and the very attractive price. When I saw this watch, it wasn’t the appeal of Chicken Keiv, Steak Diane, and highballs with lunch that drew my attention. Sounds like rose-colored marketing to me, but maybe there’s something there for the “Mad Men” crowd. This watch, according to the brand’s website, “harkens back to an evocative period, challenging not only the charm and grandeur of travel’s early days, but also the precision, ergonomics, and unencumbered legibility of a traditional pilots’ watch.” That’s what Timex set out to do with its Pan-Am Chronograph ($219). ![]() Full meals, free cocktails, and space to stretch your legs? It’s almost like a fairytale.īut if we can’t return to the past, maybe we can reach out and pluck a bit back. And while I’m not a “nostalgia” kind of guy, I’ll admit to certain envy for the folks lucky enough to fly in the 1950s and 60s. Just ask anyone who’s been on a flight in the last few years. Long gone are the glory days of air travel. Timex comes through with a true blast from the classic past. Home » Technology » Timex Pan-Am Chronograph Review: The Best Timex Money Can Buy ![]()
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