@watchdesignco: The origin story of an industrial icon 🏃‍♂️⌚️ Most people remember the Timex Ironman as a childhood staple, but its origin story is a masterclass in industrial design. In this video, we trace the evolution of a legend: from its 1984 debut as the "Triathlon", a high-stakes gamble priced at 3x the competition, to its 1986 transformation into the global icon we know today. Discover how former GM car designer John Houlihan used "automotive ergonomics" and DuPont automotive paint (inspired by a BMW in a parking lot...) to turn a "disposable" digital tool into the best-selling watch in history. Plus, we dive into the incredible "Cupertino Connection", how the Ironman was born on the exact soil where Apple Park stands today. From the finish line at Kona to Bill Clinton's presidential inauguration, this is the story of the ultimate classless hero. #timex #watchdesign #watchtok #triathlon #watchcollector @timex @ironmantri

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thebearwrist
Patrick | The Bear Wrist :
Absolutely love them and when I did my first Ironman 70.3 I got the hodinkee collab
2026-06-24 03:24:50
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deadmall1985
deadmall1985 :
Can’t wait for the episode on car designers and iconic watches
2026-04-25 16:50:45
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groucho415
Groucho :
This was great thank you
2026-06-25 00:51:48
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kbestrada
KBEstrada :
these remind me of elementary school 😂
2026-04-27 00:01:16
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akacassius
AkaCassius :
my Ironman from the early 90s that I still wear.
2026-05-21 20:14:17
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rewly5
rewly5 :
Phenomenal episode as always
2026-05-02 17:17:51
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oneweekstime
JamboMike :
I just love your content. I don’t always follow your point of view but it is a huge departure from many if not all the other watch content I see on here. I always come away feeling I know more now than I did. Thank you.
2026-04-25 22:15:10
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markazali
Mark Azali :
“Amazing design has nothing to do with the price tag” 🔥🔥🔥🔥
2026-05-13 22:24:08
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erick.with.a.sile
Erick with a silent k :
Timex is the every man watch and it should be the first name when speaking about American warch making. they offer something for everybody and the president wearing one should be a point of pride for all of us.
2026-04-25 19:37:05
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deaf.ears
Gary :
I had an Ironman.. it was amazing
2026-04-26 03:47:55
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phraseshavenoverbs
Yeah I like this watch; N+1 :
Another excellent lecture 💪
2026-04-26 22:18:34
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myauntiedawn
Dawn :
I learn such interesting things about watches from you! Thank you so much!
2026-04-26 20:20:07
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959nails0
01 :
I had at least 4 different designs.
2026-04-27 10:26:45
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joanivar
joanivar :
Great video
2026-04-26 18:50:23
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nathanholt342
Nathan Holt342 :
Indiglo was epic 😂
2026-04-26 13:16:30
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benbae69
benbae :
amazing watch
2026-05-15 04:16:51
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deadmall1985
deadmall1985 :
Did I go out any buy a vintage 8 lap Ironman because of this video? Yes, yes I did.
2026-04-28 15:36:04
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deadmall1985
deadmall1985 :
One last one: I’m curious to know how much of a reaction to the g shock the iron man was. The first g shock came out in 1983, and the hockey commercial was in 1984–so by 1986 the g shock had certainly changed the game for Casio.
2026-04-25 16:56:04
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thertealrussburbon
Ross burbon :
this was interesting, stuff like.this.is the only reason I keep tik Tok lol
2026-05-13 05:44:34
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glenmacgillivray
Glen Mac :
I had one of these growing up. Have mostly worn an Apple Watch in recent years, but am slowing getting back into watches. This brings me back.
2026-05-02 19:10:29
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marboom75
MarBoom75 :
OMG I had one.
2026-05-06 00:48:19
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1blondetornado
Blonde Tornado Bazaar :
Well Said!! Price does not dictate great design. 💞
2026-04-26 09:05:49
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imjustafanofpunkrock
style :
cars, boats, airplanes - all inspirations for watch designs
2026-04-26 14:56:15
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jbix269
jeff🩸🪿 :
I had a few of these, looks like you have at least one too
2026-04-26 01:14:25
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thewatchregulator
The Watch Regulator :
love mine 🥰
2026-04-26 01:14:43
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