Timex
E Line Automatic Watch
The Timex E Line Automatic is a three-hand automatic wristwatch with a date window at 3 o'clock, housed in a 36 mm stainless-steel cushion case with a 25 mm stainless-steel bracelet and single-fold deployment clasp. It is designed for everyday wear and is water-resistant to 5 ATM; the exhibition caseback shows the automatic movement, and the silver dial carries a horizontal ridged texture with applied polished baton hour markers and printed minute ticks. The watch uses a mineral crystal (not sapphire), has no lume on the dial or hands, ships with a signature storage case, and owner reports identify the movement as a Miyota automatic.
- Material
- Stainless steel case and band
- Style
- classic, minimal, smart-casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Watches
Specifications
Timex E Line automatic watch with a stainless steel case and mesh-style band.
Three-hand automatic movement with date indicator, stainless steel case, 5 ATM water resistance, mesh-like stainless-steel band with single-fold deployment clasp, and signature storage case included.
- Material
- Stainless steel case and band
- Style
- classic, minimal, smart-casual
- Occasion
- work, business-casual, everyday, formal
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Watches
Additional Attributes
- three-hand automatic movement
- date indicator
- stainless steel case
- water-resistant to 5 ATM
- mesh-like stainless-steel band
- single-fold deployment clasp
- signature storage case included
- 36 mm case width
- 25 mm band width
- Timex at Le 31
Product Insights
Three-hand automatic with date, stainless steel case, 5 ATM, mesh-like stainless-steel band, deployment clasp. Automatic, no battery, powered by wrist motion. 36 mm case is compact and vintage-leaning. 5 ATM is splash-and-swim, not dive-ready. No sapphire crystal or lume, per buyer reports. Design and value earn strong praise.
Verified claims
- overview
- Three-hand automatic with date, stainless steel case, 5 ATM, mesh-like stainless-steel band, deployment clasp.
- features
- Date window at 3 o'clock.
- fit_and_sizing
- 25 mm band width gives a substantial bracelet presence.
- band
- Mesh-like stainless-steel band with single-fold deployment clasp.
- construction
- Exhibition caseback shows the automatic movement.
- design
- Square-cushion case with brushed surfaces and a ridged silver dial.
- water_resistance
- 5 ATM is splash-and-swim, not dive-ready.
- tradeoffs
- No sapphire crystal or lume, per buyer reports.
- purchase_experience
- Some buyers report retailer delivery delays.
- sentiment
- Design and value earn strong praise.
- comparison
- Compared to the Bulova Super Seville for retro style.
- warranty
- One-year warranty excludes crystal, band, and case.
- styling
- Retro-modern look suits everyday and dressier wear.
- audience
- Listed as men's, but 36 mm may suit smaller wrists and women.
- included
- Signature storage case included.
- variants
- One variant: silver, one size.
- movement_accuracy
- E Line family is documented with Miyota 8215 and -20/+40 sec/day, but not confirmed for this 36 mm variant.
- care
- Automatic may need winding or wrist time to restart after stopping.
Product record
- Title
- E Line Automatic Watch
- Brand
- Timex
- Price
- 479 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 17 sourcesUses
Everyday timekeeping without a battery
Worn as a daily watch, this Timex E Line runs on a three-hand automatic movement and shows the date alongside the time. One Reddit commenter described liking how it looks and wears, noting it has an automatic Miyota movement. Winding the watch keeps it running, so it suits people who prefer a mechanical alternative to battery-powered watches.[1,2]
Everyday wear with a flexible metal band
A stainless steel automatic watch for wearing day to day, in silver with a 36 mm case. The mesh-like metal band flexes on spring-like joints to stretch and compress around the wrist, though one reviewer notes it can pull a little on arm hair. It is water-resistant to 5 ATM for everyday exposure.[1,2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| E Line Automatic Watch: Choose this if you want a compact 36 mm automatic with a distinctive retro look: a square-cushion stainless steel case, ridged silver dial with a date window, exhibition caseback showing the movement, and an integrated three-link bracelet with single-fold deployment clasp. A commenter on a Timex forum praised its overall look, feel, and wear, and identified the automatic movement as a Miyota, while noting the design borrows heavy inspiration. Note that the flexible two-layer link band, which stretches to the wrist like elastic, can be a little rough on arm hair according to one reviewer.[1,2,3,4,5] | Marlin® Manual Movement Watch: Choose this if you want a hand-wound mechanical reissue of a 1960s Timex: this 34 mm stainless steel watch has a three-hand manual movement you wind daily, a champagne sunburst dial with stylized Arabic numerals, and a black textured leather strap that one reviewer found broke in from stiff to supple within about a month and stayed comfortable with only light wear at nine months. Choose it for vintage-sized styling and easy strap swaps — the lugs are drilled for 18 mm strap changes, and one reviewer found the watch looked perfectly adequate on a 7-and-a-quarter-inch wrist. Be aware that the 34 mm size may seem out of the question to some buyers, water resistance is limited to 3 ATM, and the same review questioned the strap's stitching durability over time.[6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13] | Q Continental Gmt Watch: Choose this if you want a GMT-style watch with a time zone indicator, a date window, and a three-hand quartz movement in a 40 mm stainless steel case that is water-resistant to 5 ATM. The deep green, textured dial with a semicircular GMT indicator suits fans of retro-inspired styling, and one wearer reported it feels great on the wrist. Note that the integrated stainless steel bracelet only accepts straps made specifically for this watch, so changing bands means contacting Timex, cutting a generic strap to fit, or going custom.[14,15,16,17] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing stainless steel wristwatch with integrated metal bracelet, square-cushion case, ridged silver dial, applied baton hour markers, three central hands, and a date window at right-center.
- Case shape and finishSquare-cushion shaped case with rounded corners and a brushed stainless steel finish on the top surface and polished beveled edge surrounding the crystal.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.14 · w 0.73 · h 0.56 (high) - Integrated metal braceletThree-link stainless metal bracelet integrated into the case with brushed center links and slightly recessed outer links continuing the case's finish.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.22 · y 0.66 · w 0.56 · h 0.34 (high) - Dial textureSilver dial with evenly spaced horizontal ridged texture across the entire dial surface.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.23 · w 0.55 · h 0.47 (high) - Hour markersApplied polished baton hour markers positioned at each hour with double baton at 12; short printed minute tick marks around the dial perimeter.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.26 · w 0.49 · h 0.43 (high) - HandsThree central hands: polished baton hour and minute hands with black filling or inner line, and a thin polished seconds hand with a circular counterweight near center.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.33 · w 0.32 · h 0.32 (high) - CrownKnurled screw-style crown located at the 3 o'clock side of the case with polished finish.
1 region
x 0.79 · y 0.38 · w 0.09 · h 0.12 (high) - Date windowRectangular date window at roughly 3 o'clock showing a white background with the number 25 in black.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.39 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Visible edge bevel reflectionPolished inner bezel creates a reflective highlight that contrasts with the brushed case top, visible around the crystal perimeter.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - Brand name on dial“TIMEX”
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.30 · w 0.19 · h 0.07 (high) - Model text on dial“E LINE”
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.46 · w 0.09 · h 0.06 (high) - Movement text on dial“AUTOMATIC”
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.51 · w 0.15 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot, front-facing, centered on a light neutral background with soft shadow below; sharp focus and even lighting.
- Shot compositionWatch centered vertically and horizontally in frame, photographed straight-on showing the face and bracelet; slight shadow below the bracelet.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse lighting with soft highlights on polished surfaces and minimal harsh shadows, reflections visible on the polished bezel and bracelet edges.
- Image clarityHigh-resolution image with crisp detail; no motion blur and clear legibility of dial text and date.
Colors
brushed stainless steel· case and braceletsilver· dialblack· hands and small printed textwhite· date window background- Case shape and finishSquare-cushion shaped case with rounded corners and a brushed stainless steel finish on the top surface and polished beveled edge surrounding the crystal.
- 02
Product
Rear/exhibition view of a stainless steel wristwatch showing the screw-down caseback with a circular transparent window exposing the automatic movement and a brushed metal link bracelet with a stamped clasp.
- Exhibition casebackRound stainless steel caseback with a circular transparent window revealing the watch movement and a visible rotor.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.12 · w 0.45 · h 0.42 (high) - Case finishingWatch case has a brushed stainless steel finish on the flat surfaces and slightly polished bevels around the caseback edge.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.22 (medium) - Crown position and styleCircular ridged crown located at the top of the visible caseback orientation with a polished top surface.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.09 (high) - Visible rotorHalf-disc rotor with brushed radial texture and a stamped brand name on its visible face.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.22 · w 0.26 · h 0.24 (high) - Caseback text ringRaised outer ring around the transparent window contains engraved text (legibility partial due to angle and lighting).Partial
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.28 (medium) - Bracelet link constructionBrushed stainless steel multi-link bracelet with three wide center links across and smaller outer link edges, each link showing drilled pin holes on the top edges.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.30 · w 0.96 · h 0.62 (high) - Clasp stamping“Clasp surface stamped with the brand name TIMEX.”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.68 · w 0.21 · h 0.15 (high) - Brand on rotor“TIMEX”
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.31 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium) - Legible caseback engraving (partial)“WATER RESISTANT 50M STAINLESS STEEL”Partial
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.12 · w 0.46 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft diffuse lighting producing mild soft shadows and subtle reflections on the metal; image focused on the watch rear and bracelet.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear-facing close-up framing that centers the caseback in the upper-right quadrant and the bracelet curved across the lower half of the frame.
- Background and lightingEven light neutral gray background with soft diffuse studio lighting; soft shadow visible under the bracelet and case.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharp focus on metal surfaces with shallow depth of field toward the far left bracelet links.
Colors
brushed silver· case and bracelettransparent with metallic and black accents· transparent caseback window and movement accents- Exhibition casebackRound stainless steel caseback with a circular transparent window revealing the watch movement and a visible rotor.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Timex
Timex® Automatic 1983 E Line Reissue 34mm Stainless Steel Expansion Band Watch
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/timex, r/WatchesReddit users are enthusiastic about the Timex E Line Automatic's design and value, but frustrated by frequent sellouts, delivery delays, and the lack of sapphire crystal and lume.
Positive comments praise the design and value, while negatives focus on availability, delivery issues, and missing features like sapphire crystal and lume.
Themes
Use Cases
- Collecting specific colorways
- Everyday wear
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Bulova Super Seville
Users note design similarities between the Timex E Line Automatic and the Bulova Super Seville, describing it as giving a similar vibe.
Source Threads
Watchard order delays and poor communication
Update 5/9/2025: After 3 emails I finally received a response from Watchard. The expected delivery date on the invoice is 5/15. They changed their tone in the email and now said it would be shipped on 05/15. Hard to say if they are ever actually going to ship my product but it is pretty disappointing. I will update when I know more.
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Design comparison to Bulova Super Seville
Yeah this and the bulova super Seville give me that vibe forsure.
u/Noopy1r/WatchesView thread →
Positive impressions and Miyota automatic movement
Gotta say I’m pretty impressed with the overall look and feel of the watch, sure it’s borrowed some heavy inspiration but looks decent and wears well. Yep automatic miyota movement.
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