Trustpilot
4.2
"I bought this for my wife who works 12-hour night shifts. She loves the Indiglo and the lightweight feel. Great value."
Timex Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch – Recycled Steel Case & Vegan Leather Strap All brands
Is Timex ethical?
Good with caveats72/100 EthiCompare ethics score · 1 scored product
Mostly — Timex scores 72/100. It clears our bar on 2 of 4 ethics signals, with gaps worth checking before you buy.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | verified | At least one product in our database carries a third-party cruelty-free certification. |
| Vegan options | unverified | We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | Cruelty-Free, PETA Approved, Global Recycled Standard |
Scored with our public methodology.
Verified ethical brand
Timex at a glance
Timex offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Jewelry & Accessories, with an average ethics score of 72/10 and recurring certifications including Cruelty-Free, PETA Approved, Global Recycled Standard.
Is Timex ethical and cruelty-free? Read the verdict Ethics avg 72 1 product Price $$
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Timex's product range.
Cruelty-Free ×1PETA Approved ×1Global Recycled Standard ×1
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare85/10
- Environment72/10
- Labor70/10
- Transparency68/10
- Sourcing65/10
Categories covered
Where Timex shows up across our directory.
- Jewelry & Accessories1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Timex's products.
- ✓Excellent readability in low light (Indiglo)
- ✓Recycled case lowers environmental impact
- ✓Vegan leather strap is comfortable after break-in
- ✓Affordable entry point for ethical watches
Sustainability commitments
"Recycled steel case reduces energy use by ~40% vs. virgin steel. Plastic-free packaging. Battery included (non-rechargeable, but watch lasts 2+ years per battery). Water-resistant without toxic sealants."
All Timex products
1 of 1 product
Excellent
Cruelty-FreePETA ApprovedGlobal Recycled Standard
4.5 (2,740)
A classic Timex Easy Reader refashioned with a recycled steel case and a PETA-approved vegan leather strap, offering shift workers a durable, easy-to-read analog watch at a responsible price point.
Timex reviews
4.5 (5,480)
weighted across 1 product — shopper ratings, not our ethics scoreYouTube – Nurse Watch Review
4.5
"This is my go-to recommendation for nursing students. Durable, easy to clean, and the vegan strap doesn't irritate my skin."
Timex Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch – Recycled Steel Case & Vegan Leather StrapReddit r/Nurse
4.0
"I've had mine for 6 months – the Indiglo is a life saver in dark patient rooms. Only wish it had a second hand for taking pulses."
Timex Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch – Recycled Steel Case & Vegan Leather StrapNo EthiCompare member reviews yet — open any product to write the first one.
Common questions about Timex
Is Timex cruelty-free?+
Cruelty-free credentials appear on part of Timex's range in our data. Check the certification badges on each product page — coverage is rarely brand-wide.
How does Timex score overall?+
Timex averages 72/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns Timex?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
What are the best alternatives to Timex?+
Our alternatives page ranks comparable products by ethics score with a side-by-side difference table, so you can see exactly which pillar improves.