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Timex is a watch brand known for its loudly ticking, but great looking watches. But do these Timex watches actually last long? A Timex watch will last about five to ten years, but that can be prolonged with proper care. The lifetime of the battery inside the watch is two to five years, depending on how often you use the Indiglo Light, a Timex watch feature. The lifetime of a Timex watch can vary, though. As mentioned, the Indiglo feature has an effect on the duration, but so does proper care. And is it even worth it to have your Timex watch fixed? In this article, we'll discuss all there is to know about how long a Timex watch will last. How Long Will A Timex Watch Last Timex is a watch brand that makes rather affordable watches. Despite the lower prices, the watches themselves are actually of very good quality. People often share how their Timex watch is still up and running, even after many years. And those stories are definitely no exceptions. Timex watches, although very affordable, will last you a very long time. With proper care, a minimum of 5 years is no rare sight, but they can even last twice as long. Just as with any watch, the lifetime of your watch will depend on how you treat the watch. If you drop it often or are generally more careless with it, you can expect your watch to give in a little quicker. The pressure and shock that follows when you drop your watch can not only damage the outside, such as a crack in the crystal face, but also the inside. On the other hand, if you take proper care of your watch, it can last you multiple years. And proper care doesn't mean you take it to service every year, it just means you're careful with it. Dropping your watch is something that can happen, but when you're careful with your watch, it shouldn't happen often, if ever. The lifetime of a Timex watch might come as a surprise to some, seeing that the price point of a Timex watch is extremely low. But a low price doesn't always mean a low-quality product. Just look at Timex watches, they're amazing and affordable! How Long Does The Battery Of A Timex Watch Last Inside every watch is a little mechanism that makes sure the time displays correctly. And oftentimes, this is powered by a battery. These batteries have a certain lifetime, of course, and that's no different with a Timex watch. A Timex watch battery will last around one to two years, depending on how much you use your Indiglo. Indiglo is a watch feature made by the company Indiglo Corporation. Indiglo Corporation is in turn owned by Timex, making the Indiglo feature a Timex exclusive. But what is Indiglo? Indiglo is a feature on a Timex watch that displays a green/blue light on the face of your watch. It backlights the dial which makes it easier to read but also makes it look more aesthetic. The Indiglo feature was first introduced in 1992 in the Timex Ironman watch. After the introduction, the Indiglo feature quickly made its way into 70% of the Timex watches. As you can imagine, a feature like this will use up much more of the battery. Luckily, Indiglo is a feature you can turn on and off. Leaving it off all the time will have little to no impact on the lifetime of the battery. Vice versa, leaving it on all the time will have a large impact on the battery. Even using it more than once a day can drastically decrease the lifetime of the battery. It's very difficult to pinpoint a specific timeframe, but the more you use your Indiglo feature, the earlier your battery will die. Overall, though, with moderate use of the Indiglo feature, you can expect your battery to last for around three years. Once your battery does die out, it's best to take it out to avoid the battery leaking. Can Timex Watch Batteries Be Replaced If your battery does die out one day, it's best to take it out of the watch. The last thing you want is to have the battery start leaking. Not only could this be potentially dangerous, but it can also destroy the inside of your watch. Alternatively, you could also have the battery be replaced. A new battery can easily be placed in the watch, granted you have experience with opening watches. If you don't have experience and want to try it for yourself, this is an extremely handy guide on YouTube! If not, just go to your nearest watchmaker and ask them to do it for you. For them, it's an easy task and it saves you from potentially damaging your watch. Replacing the battery will of course cost you some money, but it does get your watch working again. One thing to note, though, is that replacing the battery will cost you some money. And because Timex watches are so affordable, replacing the battery could even be more expensive than purchasing a new Timex watch. Is It Worth It To Have Your Timex Watch Fixed This really is a choice you have to make yourself. First off, though, I would always inquire about the price first. Maybe the battery replacement isn't even that expensive in the first place. And if you're inquiring about the price anyway, why not do that at a few stores. See which one has the best price. If you know the prices, it's really up to you. A Timex watch isn't too expensive in the first place, but maybe it has some emotional meaning to you. In that case, repairing it will always be better than getting a new one. However, if you have no emotional attachment to the watch and the battery replacement is more expensive than a new watch, then the obvious choice would be to just purchase a new one. Are Old Timex Watches Worth More Is an old watch worth a lot of money? This is a commonly asked question. Maybe you've just found an old-looking Timex watch. There are many stories of how an old watch has doubled or even tripled in value. But is this always the case? An old Timex watch has a relatively low value. You can expect an old Timex watch to sell for $10 to $300, which is pretty much equal to the retail price. Sometimes, the value has actually declined. Firstly, it's important to know when a watch is 'vintage' or 'antique'. An antique watch has to be older than 100 years, while a vintage watch has to be between 25 and 99 years old. In 1901, Timex released their first pocket watch, and a few years after the first wristwatches followed. This means that there are some antique Timex watches out there, but most will be vintage. Timex watches aren't really the best watches if you're looking to invest. If you by any chance own or found an old Timex watch, you might as well keep it as a decorative piece or just wear it yourself! The main reason for this low increase in price is because Timex made watches with cost-conscious consumers in mind. This means that these were low entry point watches, available for the masses. In comparison, a vintage Rolex is a luxury piece, a collector's item. These weren't readily available like Timex watches. The supply was low thus driving the price up. Currently, you can find many of the vintage Timex watches on sites like eBay for a relatively low price, usually under $100! These more affordable vintage watches could even make for a nice addition to your watch collection!