@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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Saturday 25 April 2026 16:00:00 GMT
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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 :
Can’t wait for the episode on car designers and iconic watches
2026-04-25 16:50:45
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Groucho :
This was great thank you
2026-06-25 00:51:48
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KBEstrada :
these remind me of elementary school 😂
2026-04-27 00:01:16
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AkaCassius :
my Ironman from the early 90s that I still wear.
2026-05-21 20:14:17
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rewly5 :
Phenomenal episode as always
2026-05-02 17:17:51
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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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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 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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Gary :
I had an Ironman.. it was amazing
2026-04-26 03:47:55
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Yeah I like this watch; N+1 :
Another excellent lecture 💪
2026-04-26 22:18:34
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Dawn :
I learn such interesting things about watches from you! Thank you so much!
2026-04-26 20:20:07
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01 :
I had at least 4 different designs.
2026-04-27 10:26:45
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joanivar :
Great video
2026-04-26 18:50:23
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Nathan Holt342 :
Indiglo was epic 😂
2026-04-26 13:16:30
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benbae :
amazing watch
2026-05-15 04:16:51
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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 :
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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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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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 :
OMG I had one.
2026-05-06 00:48:19
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Blonde Tornado Bazaar :
Well Said!! Price does not dictate great design. 💞
2026-04-26 09:05:49
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style :
cars, boats, airplanes - all inspirations for watch designs
2026-04-26 14:56:15
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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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The Watch Regulator :
love mine 🥰
2026-04-26 01:14:43
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