The Timex Chicago is a men's chronograph collection from Timex, the American watchmaker founded in 1854 in Waterbury, Connecticut — a brand long associated with accessible, well-built quartz watches that have equipped everyday wearers for over 170 years. The Chicago line sits at the dressed-up end of the Timex catalogue, pairing chronograph functionality with a city-inspired aesthetic.
Chronograph or analogue: what the Chicago collection offers
Most pieces in the Timex Chicago line are chronographs — watches with built-in stopwatch sub-dials alongside the main timekeeping display. A chronograph typically adds two or three sub-dials to the dial face, used to measure elapsed time in seconds, minutes, and sometimes hours. For a watch at this price point, that level of complication represents solid value. The collection also includes a straight analogue option for those who prefer a cleaner dial without the sub-registers.
Case size and strap choice matter here. Chronograph dials tend to read best on cases of 40 mm or larger, where the sub-dials have room to breathe. Check the lug-to-lug measurement too — that figure, not just the case diameter, determines how the watch sits on your wrist. Timex Chicago watches are designed for men, and the sizing reflects that.
Timex Chicago in our selection
The Timex Chicago pieces here are priced from roughly £125 to around £200 — a range where quartz movements, mineral or hardened crystal, and stainless steel or alloy cases are standard. At this tier, focus on dial legibility, strap material (leather reads more formal, metal bracelet wears more casually), and whether the chronograph pushers are a feature you will actually use. If the Chicago aesthetic appeals but you want to explore further, the Timex Waterbury Legacy and Timex Q Reissue lines offer related dress-casual options with distinct heritage references.
Is Timex a quality watch brand?
Timex is a genuine American watchmaking institution. The company introduced the first mass-market electric watch in 1956 and later developed Indiglo, the backlit dial technology that became standard on millions of watches. At the Chicago price point, Timex delivers reliable quartz accuracy and consistent build quality — it is not a luxury brand, but it has never claimed to be. For watches at a higher specification, see the broader watch selection or browse all brands we carry.
