Timex Q - All Hype or Retro Perfection?
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Big thank you again to good bloke Chris, for the loan of the watch, and of course for the stubby holder. Ha! It may have been one of the most hyped watches of the year, but it is also one of the most charming that I've seen. Just don't expect miracles. And don't expect to hang on to much of your arm hair with prolonged use. Cheers, Jody
I was born in 79, so I bought this. Love what Timex is doing and I always get a ton of compliments on this thing. The Falcon Eye reissue came in last night. Very different from this one, but still 70s cool
What a fun review! The band of the watch reminds me of my dad! He had Timex’s with similar bands, and he also bought me a Timex when I was young. I’m 51 and now I have my eye on this fun retro Timex after this second positive review I’ve seen and my own appreciation of nostalgia! Thank you for your work!
Oddly I find the loud Timex ticking endearing.
Me too, I wish they were louder.
Takes a licking, keeps on ticking, whether you want it to or not.
the styling of this piece is right up my alley, i love the case shape, the worn yellow indices, the mesh bracelet, and as a casio fan that i find that style clasp to be very practical, infinite adustment. plus blue is my favorite color of watch dials. i'm not a big fan red and blue bezels personally, but i would overlook that no problem
It's not a mesh bracelet
I brought my first timex ironman digital watch in 2006. I had a good first impression. I think timex is a respectable budget watch brand that know watches and still insist their own unique style. The Q may not be as timex as the ironman, but these multiple retro style elements on the Q definately shows off their deep and solid watch design experience and background. These history also make the Timex logo one of the retro element. If it reads casio, it might not be as balance.
I have a lot of residual affection for Timex. They were a brand that were my 'gateway drug' into the world of watches. I think they are the reason why I am not particularly phased with having a number of quartz watches in my collection (Quartz still had the feel of cutting edge technology in my childhood in the late 70s). This watch taps into the nostalgia vibe perfectly. I think it will not be for everyone - it is small and the strap is a little uncomfortable. But it is very easy to read, the movement is bulletproof and accurate and the lume is pretty good. The 'notoriety' attached to this watch is largely the result of those seeking to drive up the price. The price is a little on the high side (£159 - and is immune to the 20% discounts Timex offers) but it has found a place in my collection and affection partly on nostalgia, partly on kitsch and partly because it is actually a reasonable watch.
Got myself one of these on the second release. Sometimes it's worth to pay that little bit more just for the look and design, even though as a fellow Scotsman it pains me to say it. Love mine - thanks for the unboxing Jody! ⌚
The best thing about the Timex Expedition is that tick. I find it very relaxing. I personally love this watch and will be adding it to the collection as soon as I get around to it.
Got to agree with you. I love my mechanical watches but the 6 to 8 ticks a second is frantic as opposed to the solid one tick a second.
I've watched probably 20+ reviews of this watch and yours is the best among a few really good ones. Nice job and perfectly put "why can't it be both?". Well said! 👍
I picked up the Todd Snyder version for $125 on sale, and I am very happy with it. It apparently actually looks like the original Timex Q from back in the day, has a more attractive dial, a better bracelet, and a much more useful timer bezel.
I have my grandpas handwinding timex with tv dial and that same style bracelet. With original box! He wore it for dress only a few times, its mint. Bracelet isnt too bad on the wrist, love the clasp
The timing with the ticking in the intro was on point!
My 4 year old son. Just got me the blue dial Falcon Eye for my birthday. Usually wear automatic stuff but this quarts is lovely to look at. Love it
Finally, someone asking the important questions.
Also, I adore the Timex Giorgio Galli, but $450 for mineral crystal? Don't think so.
What?! Wtf were they thinking?
It does look sweet but not $450 sweet. No steel bracelet either.
@@jeremyanthony3744 both watches look beautiful, I'll give them that. But the pricing is ridiculous. The Q was not worth over 60 bucks and Galli is more like 150-200 but I still wouldn't buy it cause of the lack of sapphire.
Edvin M the finish on the case and movement are actually pretty impressive. I would put it at the very least around the $300 mark.
@@hugedickerinokripperino5299 I agree there. It all looks incredibly well done, but $450 is a touch steep.
I adore this watch and it has seen the majority of time on my wrist this summer. I also bought a Full Metal Skmei and it seems pretty quality so far.
Picked up this watch a few weeks ago and absolutely love it!! The watch wears great on my 7inch wrist. The band is a hair puller but that dies down after a few days and all the hair has been pulled haha I think the Q would look great on that Casio band that was in the video. The bands look similar in size.
Loved the intro Jody! You must have a lot of fun editing these Hahaha
Thanks mate! Honestly, it gave me nightmares!
Nice one Jody! Had mine sent over from the UK about a month ago and absolutely loving it! Yep, it's a bit pricey for what it is (especially trying to pick one up in NZ) but it's retro and it's fun!
I'm a huge timex fan (one of my favorite brands..period)
That is a slick looking watch..very retro style...
This may just be my Christmas gift...to myself!
I bought a Timex Expedition 15 years ago, yep it's loud, but it's never let me down. The time is always right, isn't that what a watch is for? I have many watches some expensive, some not. My Timex has earned a spot among them.
I agree I have several Timex watches. Vintage ones and just recently bought "Timex Weekender." I have to admit, the Timex watches work flawlessly, keep perfect time. I own mechanical movement and quartz and both are excellent time keepers. I know there are much more expensive watches out there. However, I like to wear one of my Timex, as an everyday watch. I don't get why Timex has such bad backlash from some people. Not everyone can afford a super expensive watch. Timex, is a budget- friendly and working class brand. They also have so many different designs to choose from. I guess I'm partial to Timex, since my grandma gave me my first Mickey Mouse Timex for a birthday in the 70's. Ever since than, I've had a soft spot for the brand.
Your reviews are honest and spot on. I bought this watch about 3 months ago and have yet to wear it, not sure it’s for me as it feels cheap. Keep it up brother!
I can't believe first Timex reviewed! I love your channel so much that I didn't notice. Perhaps it was because you are a Casio admirer. The model you are reviewing is out of stock on Timex site, but the Timex Falcon eye is available. I have to say that I love Timex, but I have not purchased any above about $75.00. Their new ones that are selling quickly still tend to be high for me. Thanks for review!
the only watch related channel i still follow. love your videos!
Loving mine. Also buying the new Q Falcon Eye. Both awesome watches. Timex is killing it lately but really has been a great American brand for decades obviously!
I'm glad you addressed the noise issue. I had a similar experience with a different inexpensive Timex, and as compared to Casio - the comparably priced Casio makes almost no noise at all. This put me off Timex for good...
Hey Jody, I love the re-issue (design, case, etc...), but I wish Timex would have forked out a few more dollars for a better quartz movement. The Seiko PC33 quartz movement in the Q is a $9.00 (USD) quartz movement (30-second deviation/month, no jewels), I wish they used one with more precision. Also, I wish the second hand more consistently and precisely would land on the second/min markers. I think these are legitimate requests for a $180.00 quartz watch.
Humanfactor mine gains 5 seconds a month. As for the seconds hand landing on the indices, there are quartz watches in the thousands of dollars that don’t hit the marks.
I don’t care what anybody says, it is a damn fine $40 watch...Simple as that.
Maybe 49.99
I'll give you $80 for a unworn in the box🤷😂🍻
That would mean that watches prices are not related to the actual value of the watch, but to what people are willing to pay for it.
Such as a 40k Patek not being actually worth 40k by any stretch of the imagination?
It can not be.
hear hear its not a q a timex q was balance wheel driven this is just a big con, and 180.00 pounds , please what do they think i am a prick ..jeff..
Exactly. Just picked up a Timex South Street. Brass case, applied numbers, good lume on the hands, press fit back, day/date, mineral glass, and Indiglo. $40 was about right. I don't see why someone would pick up one of these over a more value priced Timex.
Thank you for the video, Jody. I like the Q and I like the Q Falcon even more, but for my 8 in. wrist, it just wasn't big enough for me. I do love the retro trend these days with this, Spinnaker and some other brands.
Hi Jody! Love that you did this one! Timex is really hitting it out of the park with their new/old reissue watches! Consider checking out the Timex Navi XL Auto? It's a good looking watch I think you'd enjoy!
I can see the appeal for certain people who are really into the Retro aesthetic, but frankly for $200 I just don't think you're getting a lot of watch for your money. That there are enough people chasing this thing that it's selling for more than retail is frankly mind-blowing
I was so excited about the Q when I first saw it. Then I saw its price. Nope. I got the Navi XL Automatic instead (for £260). And I'm very happy with it.
Nice look. It's truly a pet peeve of mine when the seconds hand doesn't align with the second markers.
Its such a great looking retro watch from when I was 12 years old, I remember seeing them back then because my uncle wore one.
Being a teenager of the 70s, this watch looks great to me. Perfect size too.
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I'm here for the Jody. Thanks to you I have more than 20 Vostok Amphibias. I don't have any more arms left for a Timex. Can get 4 to 5 Vostoks for that price.
Nice of you to mention the noticeably loud ticking. I returned an Easy Reader because of it. Kept my 2 expeditions cause they don’t sound that loud IMO
Great review on this one. I love the look. They got that perfectly right. Unfortunately the price for a flimsy quartz is just crazy for me in our times.
The only thing that would make it more of a retro hair puller, would have it issued with a “Speidel Twistoflex” bracelet...I still wince at the very memory of those 😱. (And for all of you into “pain and fear”, you can still buy them on Amazon 😳)
Was planning on this. Then remembered I got my Seagull 1963 for 190. What a difference. That thing does everything and is a mechanical chrono
I tend to like anything that reminds me of my childhood in the 70s 😃 That strap looks great, although I am a hairy bloke, so perhaps not for me. Nice review, Jodie. I think it will sell loads.
$49 of watch , $130 of hype and nostalgia
$49? no, $15 watch. Its garbage
@@henryettoit897 indeed. The whole vintage collection is outrageously overpriced and clearly marketed towards watch collectors who don't care about value. It's so weird because most Timex watches are insanely good value for an insanely low price, but these Qs are the complete opposite.
what't better for $15 currently new?@@henryettoit897
Was wondering when you were going to do a review on this! Great review as usual, loved the ticking intro 🤣
I like the look but not the price. Definitely a nice watch if you’ve got the money to burn though.
I agree, it is a $99 to $119 watch at most.
casualsuede wait £120 is not a lot
@@progamertom7878 Timex Q is ugly. Consider any money spent on that watch as burnt to a crisp and gone forever. Also, you don't need to (and most don't want to) spend thousands of dollars on a watch to get a "good" one.
I bought this watch on the bay , £149 from a zero feedback new seller plus eBay £30 loyalty discount applied , I think I did well knowing that not many buyers would vouch biffing on mostly zero feedback sellers cropping up but I knew the score and took a gamble which surprisingly to the legit ness it paid off , I couldn’t believe I actually received the watch and thanked the seller afterwards everyone’s happy 😃
@Dave Mendoza less
Thanks for the review, I was wondering when you would get around to this one. Not a huge fan of this watch to be honest, but I do get the appeal. I've been looking to add a Timex to the collection as I've never owned one and I think it's going to be the Giorgio Galli S1 Auto. Really nice subtle details on that one.
JUST ABOUT "TIME" YOU REVIEWED THE TIMEX Q!!!
I saw someone wearing one today, immediately recognized it based on watching this video a couple of years ago. Looks fantastic in person.
Have it and love it. Actually I have two one has never been worn still wrapped up! Timex has kind of been on fire lately..
Very nice, how kind of Chris to lend it to you before he even got hold of it! Great video
my local AD just released this 2 weeks ago. I wasnt planning on getting it, but thought to see it in person and see how it goes. My god it was love at first sight, looks much better in the flesh. Very charming.
Dont expect horology mastery. It is very overpriced. But it looks SO GOOD
...my favorite Timex commercial... black and white television, left hand of screen man in a black suit,white shirt, black tie, plastic frame(black) glasses,straps on a Timex to a kids bikes wheel on the spokes.
The kid rides through a huge puddle back and forth.
The man removes the watch, camera moves in, close up, man says "Timex takes a licking and keeps on ticking".
Thanks Jody!
Great review. I held off on this one for months becasue the hype was just too much. But I picked one up on Black Friday from a local Mom n Pop watch shop and it's priced exactly where it needs to be if you avoid resellers and people trying to capitalize on the initial short supply by gouging collectors. Like every mass-produced watch the street prices will level off. From a Timex perspective, this is higher quality than the loud ticking entry-level watches they mostly put out and better than the Intelligent Quartz lineup they put out 5 years ago. This falls just under the TX line in terms of quality but at 1/3 the price (I have a TX for reference - they were shit quartz watches with sapphire crystals and terrible bands that sold for hundreds more). My second hand hit's all the marks too. (lucky I guess)
Also, it's a reissue, so those whining about it not being an automatic or having sapphire, or pointing out the GMT bezel on a non-GMT watch really have missed the point entirely on this . During the era the original Q was made, it was totally commonplace for brands at affordable price points to homage designs cues from more prestigious brands (it's not a new thing). The original Timex Q was just that. Really you just have to ask yourself: do you want very accurate modern reissue of a Quartz homage watch from 1979? If yes, this is for you. If not, you can easily get a no-name microbrand that will be out of business in a few years, a modern mass produced Citizen, Seiko or Bulova watch from the mall that has little historical pedigree, take your chance with a vintage watch, or grab a chinese-made Rolex homage with a Seal Gull or NH35 with far better specs than this - and all would be around the same price as this Timex Q. Ultimately the hunt will be better than the kill and I'm glad I waited for this. The real reviews should be done in 2-3 years after all the hype has blown over.
Happy hunting!
Well lets just say I have a vintage Rolex GMT and one of these. And I actually prefer the TImex. its fuss free, cheap as chips (relatively speaking) and is an ironic one in the eye for all the brand snobs - so low key its cool. Great daily driver, unlike the now way to expensive to wear Rolex.
I own some vintage Timex watches ( 60s Marlin being one), they're great timepieces. But I think the Seagull 1963 is a better value retro
Timex has been on fire for a while now with lots of interesting and value based offerings. I think it's safe to say the loud ticking issue is a thing of the distant past. I have tried in vain to find a loud timex in every store that sells them . Thanks for finally breaking the ice with the Q.
The re-release of the classy Marlin, the Snyder collabs and now this Q. One of the best value brands on the market, always has been
There’s plenty of the at the khols near me. Loud ticking watches for sure.
I just bought a todd snyder modd timex quartz watch and it ticks loudly. Retails at around 130$. It's still and thing, some people like me don't mind it. It sounds like a grandfather clock.
I am thinking of getting a vintage 'made in GB' Timex as they were made in Dundee, which is the city of my birth.
Timex does make some great little watches, but I don’t think this one is for me. I have a weekender chrono that is a real beauty, and I have a 1960 handwind that I got new when I was in third grade. It was my first watch, and it still winds and keeps perfect time! It’s a little worse for wear, but I mowed lawns, trimmed the grass by hand, and trimming bushes wasn’t kind to it either! In the winter I shoveled snow, carried in coal and carried out the coals. I put up hay,, hooked the weeds out of the beans, and helped around my aunt and uncle’s farm. All of this brought out a lot of sweat on a young boys body so the case is very corroded as a result, but it keeps very good time on the inside! It’s true what they say about a Timex watch... it takes a lick-in’ and keeps on tickin’.
Jody, nice review on the Timex Q Re-Issue, I was wondering when you were going to do one. Anyway I do have this watch and it is very nice, it does capture the late 70's well and like you, I have a bit of an issue with the band. I also noticed that the second-hand does not align with the outer second scale. Then there is the price, which is a bit high for a Timex, but it seems that they are trying to bring back their old models back with new more modern movements. You should check their website, they have a lot of interesting models, especially their hand-wound and automatic offerings. Anyway great vid!
I have an expedition (approx 2 years) and I'm sure the ticking sound is now a lot quieter when first new (or I'm going deaf) wear it on some cheapo chinese nato straps, and is very nice for a weekend or casual watch
Beautiful watches, I wish to own the whole series. The price is too steep for a Quartz movement. For an automatic would have been acceptable.
I'm inclined to agree with you on your assessment of bands that tend to be hair nippers... my arms might be a bit hairier than yours, but I've certainly never been mistaken for Robin Williams... my daily beater is a standard issue Casio G Shock 3232 DW-9052, so you can surmise from that what type of watch band I prefer. Indeed a nice watch, though not my particular cup of tea. Great review, Jodie! Thanks!
Great review! Wearing mine as I speak! in bed awake at 2am... lol But anyway, very well put on what this watch is, and why people love it. Side note, not only has my bracelet pulled out some of my arm hair, but it has grabbed a beard hair on a few occasions and refused to let go! makes your eyes water lol. Still love my Q though!
That bracelet reminds me of a fish scale....Love it. Great review.
The most awaited review from just one more watch.
Really like this Timex. Will look super with some patina maybe fade the bezel like a true vintage. Great review Tick Tock.
Could you review the Timex Marlin reissue and the automatic version too?
Back to the future! Nice review on a very affordable watch! ⌚
Oh how I tried "joining the Q"... It sells out too fast and I don't want to pay the prices resellers demand. I think it's just a beautiful watch, and just the right amount of retro. Awesome review as always, Jody.
There's some reasonable ones on Chrono24
@@EricSmith-li4vw I checked, all of them are over priced. The cheapest one there is 210$ used. Most of them are well over 300$. I can't find justification for paying 100$ and even 200$ more than the MSRP for a new (quartz) watch that is still being manufactured.
@@MyAffordableWatchCollection the one that is $210 is mine ;) I have to charge that much because they chrono24 takes commission
@@EricSmith-li4vw good luck 👍
@@MyAffordableWatchCollection thank you sir good luck in your search!
I wish Timex offered more of their watches with mechanical movements. I don't care if it'd double the price to get a hand-wound weekender or Q, I'd definitely buy one. I don't wear my weekender because of the tick. I need to sell it tbh.
I think it’s a fun Watch to add to your collection if you can afford to just have it for fun to put it in your Watch box with your luxury Watches as a nice vintage piece. However if you want it to wear daily then you are obviously going to opt for a Seiko 5 or a Citizen Eco or an Orient for this price. Like i say people with a Luxury Watch collection could afford one to just have for fun as a talking point. I think that’s the whole point of it’s release too. I have one and I absolutely love it. Nice size and look and so retro. Looks great sitting next to my BB58 and my Alpinist in my Watch box.
Really good looking watch but a bit expensive 👍 good review thanks Jody 😁
Day languages are English and Spanish (miércoles for wednesday).
I find loud quartz ticking very soothing.
Nice and clean indeed. It sure has the side profile of my Vostok Amphibias #710. Neat bracelet to boot!
Love the content Jodie! I would like this watch more if it were less expensive, and also if they took "quartz" off the face. Or at least made it smaller.
Very good looking and reminds a lots of things. Faithful reproduction of look, feel and shortcomings as well. Couldn't quite get purpose of 24hr bezel though
Thanks for review. The Q is really cool and I like that Timex is upping their game somewhat. However, given my past experience with both Timex and cheap Seiko quartz movements I suspect a lot of folks will regret spending their money on these in a year or so.
Agree Timex are doing great looking watches but the quality is poor.
Great video, hope you look at the marlin manual wind next time
I think quartz here is perfect, even if it wasn't a reissue. I love mechanical time pieces but mostly the ones without any user-settable complications. I love quartz here because first of all its accurate and reliable, this watch in particular has a simple battery hatch which makes it a breeze to replace the battery, and lastly the day and date complication with a mechanical watch would make me worried when I am trying to rotate between multiple watches and having to set the day and date each time. Here, you set it once and forget it for 1-2 years, and just enjoy the look which is primarily why these sold like hot cakes in the first place.
So funny, I bought an expedition as well and that thing kept me awake, had to put it in another room.
My favorite Timex! Don’t have one, but this would be the one I’d go for if I had to get one!
Bought one tonight on eBay, slightly used...I’m excited and can’t wait. As a child of the 70s I love all things from that decade.... this design however has aged better than myself lol
Appalachian Underground hahaha! Same here!
I am a child of the early 80s but I admit to loving the watches of the 1970s.. sadly I find a great place to look is the salvation army or any thrift shop.. I have some real vintage timex's from the late 1970's or early 80's with the Q and everything on it.. I found one in mint brand new condition for $10.00CAD..... So this era is affordable and for the price of the new Q's... Im not truly convinced
That’s awesome, I would love to find a deal like that.
That ticking bit was absolute comedy gold. I'm laying in bed and I can hear my expedition... in my closed watch box... on my night stand.
You should review that new timex automatic diver, though!
Hello. Loved this review. The watch seems really fun. The language for the day (other than English) was Spanish: MIE for miércoles (French would have been MER for mercredi). Cheers
Ha ha Jody I actually put the phone to my ear when you asked if one could hear the ticking lol I own a couple of timexs so I know where you are coming from
Thanks Jody - Although my very first watch was a Timex diver bought for me when I was very little by my Nan and I'm sentimental towards the brand, this offering is too overpriced and low on specifications for me personally.
It’s a simple quartz watch, even at $180 it’s too steep
That’s the problem I have with this watch. Just too expensive for what it is
That’s the problem I have with this watch. Just too expensive for what it is
Agreed, I don't get the hype. You can get a Timex Marlin for cheaper than the Q. Now that is a retro watch worth $180 to $200. For the price the Q is selling for right now you can get so much better from Orient, Citizen, Seiko, Tissot, Swatch, etc.
I turned off the video soon as I saw it was a quartz.
John R agreed though I think the marlin with the cheap Chinese movement was a bit too dear for my taste too. Decent seiko movement that could be repaired or replaced easily and I would have had one in a heart beat
Got one for my 21st I absolutely love it
I find it interesting that people who like watches and clocks don't like the ticking noise. To each his own but I find the ticking kind of cathartic
Same here, the ticking noise of a loud mechanical movement is so soothing
Because that sounds means the watch is cheap. That sounds you hear from those cheap watches is there because the mechanism is so bad made that it lose a lot of energy by let those hands hit each other so hard to produce sound.
@@iM7SnaKe That's strange I don't know if the same plastic locks but I seen some 1015 thousand-dollar clocks that make it ticking noise please educate me I'm kind of new to this but regardless I still like that sound
@@ThecrosseyedTexan the price has nothing to do with the quality of the mechanism. there are faashion watches that cost even more than 2k but still have 10$ mechanism and you are paying for the brand's name. if you google to check how an automatic watch works you will see and understand where the tics sounds come from. if this parte is not precise, the spring will be released too late or too early and hit hards the gears creating this sound. if it's precise it hits at the right moment so the lose of energy is minimal and you can't hear the ticky sound.
@@iM7SnaKe Okay thank you very much
That is a great Mr. Krab of the Krusty Krab voice for the intro!
Is it just me that finds the way quartz watch seconds hands never line up with the markings INFURIATING? I just can't cope with it.
It's the first thing I notice and it can't be unseen. It's hit and miss with most quartz watches, but I have $20-$50 watches that line up better.
I will buy an automatic watch or a digital watch. There is no in between for me
Check out GS 9F Quartz. Strikes the markers perfectly every single time. Unreal accuracy.
great look for a timex! how about a review of that wall clock that looks like a dive watch with a pepsi bezel?
I don't find my Timex 3GMT is too loud...take a look at it! Really good value.
I also got a Timex Expedition and enjoy the watch a lot, but I also keep it in a drawer. Can't sleep with the thing *tick!* *tick!* *tick!*
Hi i feel movement in my automatic watch when i shake it back and forth is this normal? Or there's something loose in my watch? btw the rotating disc isn't rotating when i feel movement
Jody that's a cracking wee watch! Really does look the part, got to say well done TIMEX. Fantastic review again 😎👍
It's $179.95 from Long Island Watch, free shipping in the US, I think $5 or $10 to Oz and a 5% discount off first order, of course sold out. Be a fun watch to have. Wearing my Zelos Swordfish Bronze with eta 2942 movement.
If you still wanna buy it, it's £84 in the UK, spring sale. 😃
Not quite sure if it is worth it though. I definitely love the style of the watch and especially the bracelet. But I would submit, you can get a much more decent watch with a decent amount of WR, like the Vostok Amphibia or Vostok Komandirskie 200m for less money. But still... the bracelet looks awesome. :)
My roommate in college had an old wind up alarm clock that had that same annoying "charm" to it as your old Timex. I hated that thing. His sock drawer was not up to the task, so I put the damn thing outside. I believe it was a Westclox in ugly green with little brass bells on top that were struck by a hammer... something I often wanted to do. Strike with a hammer.
Rule of thumb on dive equipment, including watches, is that you use equipment that is rated to twice your working pressure. In other words, a watch rated to 50 meters will provide reliable service at 25 meters. That depth is certainly adequate for snorkeling. I'm not aware of many free divers who will exceed 10 to 15 meters. Yes, over time, seals degrade. Not an issue with relatively new or not so old pieces.