# Timex Waterbury Traditional Day-Date 39mm Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Timex Waterbury Traditional Day-Date 39mm is a classic formal-casual quartz dress watch with a clean round case, day and date window at 3 o'clock, applied indices, and subtle sunburst dial texture drawing from mid-20th century American aesthetics, targeting budget-minded professionals needing reliable office or business attire timekeeping powered by a standard quartz movement offering indefinite runtime without power reserve.

## Overall Watch Rating: 5.4/10.0

**Brand Metric (3.1/10.0)** - Timex provides dependable entry-level performance on par with Casio or Bulova in the affordable practical watch category.
**History & Innovation Metric (6.0/10.0)** - The Waterbury line nods to Timex's 150-year American mass-production legacy, though the quartz day-date setup remains conventional compared to Seiko's innovations.
**Rarity Metric (1.6/10.0)** - Unlimited production at sub-$200 pricing offers no scarcity, similar to standard Timex or Invicta models.
**Material Metric (6.2/10.0)** - Stainless steel case paired with mineral crystal and leather strap delivers solid budget build quality akin to Citizen Eco-Drive dress watches.
**Movement Metric (7.0/10.0)** - Quartz movement ensures superior accuracy and maintenance-free operation, surpassing basic automatic calibers like the Seiko 7S26 in reliability.
**Complications Metric (6.4/10.0)** - Day-date display adds everyday utility matching entry-level Swiss automatics like the ETA 2824-2 equivalents.
**Functions Metric (5.2/10.0)** - Time plus day and date covers essential daily functions adequately for its price class.
**Dials & Design Metric (6.0/10.0)** - Elegant traditional dial with Arabic numerals and dauphine hands captures vintage-inspired refinement better than generic fashion quartz.
**Versatility Metric (7.0/10.0)** - 39mm sizing and leather strap suit formal office, casual outings, and light dress-up scenarios like a Hamilton Jazzmaster but far more accessibly priced.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.0
## TPS Interpretation: Fair Value: Delivers reliable accuracy, practical complications, and versatile styling that meets or slightly exceeds expectations for its budget positioning.

## WM Collector Grade: C
## Performance Insights: Movement reliability and versatility shine brightly for excellent everyday value, while brand prestige and rarity temper the overall package against pricier mid-tier competitors.

## Watch Data
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