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ButWhatDoIKnow's avatar

I like this clause:

"that’s just the price of having kids"

That mindset has helped parents survive for eons.

George Komatsoulis's avatar

I have a 1980 Timex Marlin (I'd add a photo if I could figure out how). It's been repaired, but has been with me all sorts of places.

Jim Swift's avatar

It doesn't allow for photos in the comments, sadly. But drop me a line jim at itscasualtime.com and, if you want, maybe you could do an item on it?

Lynne Larkin's avatar

I'm old enough to have actually seen that Wild Kingdom commercial, BTW. My first good watch was a Timex, lady version, but it didn't have the Indiglo. You've provided a lovely trip back in time!

David Faust's avatar

I am also a lover of Timex watches-my brothers make fun of me for it-I really enjoy their expedition line but this post is making me consider getting a weekender…

Jim Swift's avatar

The expedition line is great. The weekender is what it is: unpretentious, cheap, loud, easy on the eyes, and has enough space on the dial for a sports logo or snoopy.

Doug Lechleiter's avatar

I love my Timex too, but JVL would never lower himself to have a Timex!