Timex Time Machines 29mm Purple Stripe Elastic Fabric Watch for Kids

The Timex Kid's Watch is crafted with an adjustable purple 16-millimeter elastic fabric strap featuring a pink stripe, designed to fit wrists up to 6 inches in circumference. The easy-to-read white dial boasts full Arabic numerals, complemented by a purple 28-millimeter resin case and acrylic lens. This timepiece is water-resistant up to 30 meters (100 feet), making it suitable for splashes or brief water immersion, though not recommended for swimming or bathing.

Timex, one of the most renowned American watch companies, was originally established in 1854 as Waterbury Clock in Connecticut's Naugatuck Valley, known as the "Switzerland of America" during the 19th century. The company's sister brand, Waterbury Watch, manufactured the first affordable mechanical pocket watches in 1880. During World War I, Waterbury began producing wristwatches, which were just gaining popularity, and in 1933, the company made history by creating the first licensed Mickey Mouse clock, with Mickey's hands pointing to the time.

In 1950, the company introduced the Timex wristwatch, which gained immense popularity through a series of "torture test" advertisements showcasing its durability, with the iconic slogan "It takes a licking and keeps on ticking." With the help of former Olympic broadcaster John Cameron Swayze as a spokesperson, Timex sales soared, and the company later became Timex Corporation, then Timex Group, selling over one billion watches to date.

One of Timex's most successful features is the Indiglo backlight system, a brand name owned by Timex for licensing purposes. Introduced in 1992 on the Ironman watch line, the Indiglo electroluminescent lamps uniformly illuminate the watch dial, making it easily readable in various lighting conditions. In newer models, the Indiglo backlight selectively lights up the numerals, achieved through a specialized film that inverts the LCD transmissivity.

Today, Timex Group manufactures its products in the Far East and Switzerland, while continuing to develop technology in the United States and Germany. With a vast and diverse line of watches, Timex caters to a wide range of styles, from the locker room to the boardroom. Once upon a time, children were proud to tell time on their own. This just-for-kids watch will help them on their way, so they can live happily ever after...and on time.

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