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I recall several years ago Time magazine mentioned Timex was owned by a reclusive Norwegian.
A Google search shows that in 1991 it was allegedly owned by Fred Olsen of Norway ( http://www.irishnationalcaucus.org/pages/Articles1995/Don't%20Call%20Off%20Ford%20Boycott.htm) and that in 1967 it was allegedly owned by Joakim Lehmkuhi of Norway ( http://www.naha.stolaf.edu/pubs/nas/volume24/vol24_10.html).
Suggest someone update this with more recent information about this well respected company.
Neutrality of article was comprised by claiming without citation that Timex was "well respected for...durable watches." The offending information has since been removed. 71.232.162.100 23:03, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
I've never heard about a Swiss made Timex. I have watches made in China and Brazil. Also, they don't even have a website for UK and France, so there are probably lots of mistakes in this text.
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•one additional item that should be added/cleaned up re: the company's history: the point at which timex became timex, usa and a subsidiary of timex, bv. i.e. did timex get acquired at some point or did the private owners relocate to norway? when did any of this happen. as it is now, the article has a very clear time line but then just jumps to the fact that timex which was for all its history a completely american entity, is now timex, usa and is a subsidiary of timex, bv. Patric627 ( talk) 06:58, 3 January 2012 (UTC)
I have been in the process of developing new content for Timex Group USA, Inc. for the past few months. This new content recounts the company's history from its founding in 1854 through today. The new content contains several cited sources dating back over a century through now. A few excerpts of this new content have just been added to the live page under History to help correct some confusion that recently appeared.
There are two levels of confusion I aim to clarify throughout this process: 1. the difference between Timex Group USA, Inc. and its parent Timex Group B.V.; 2. the continued involvement and level of ownership by the Olsen family. A new Timex Group B.V. page is also under development to further assist this clarification. Though there is some overlap these are two separate corporate entities due to a restructuring process in recent years.
My name is David Griffith. I have worked very closely with Timex Group USA at their US headquarters since mid-2008 as a Creative Consultant and have recently been hired as the Communications Manager. However, I started researching and developing content for this Wikipedia page in September 2009 on my own accord prior to my hiring in an effort to correct many inaccurate claims about the company's history circulating on the web and Wikipedia.
I am following a strict guideline of unbiased POV. My only concern is to ensure content is accurate, factual and informative. The new content is expected to be published within the next few weeks. It will be opened to NPOV check prior to publishing. Dtgriffith ( talk) 19:50, 11 February 2010 (UTC)
Though later than I had initially planned, I would like to open up this new proposed draft of Timex Group USA, Inc. for review: User:Dtgriffith/Timex Group USA, Inc. Please note the following:
Please share with me your recommendations and feel free to edit the Userpage draft when appropriate. Thank you. – Dtgriffith ( talk) 21:29, 20 April 2010 (UTC)
The following has been copied from the draft talk page found at User talk:Dtgriffith/Timex Group USA, Inc.
Not to bad on keeping away from the POV stuff. Just make sure that you have citations on the 1969 to present, because that is where advertising language and unsourced assertions could really cause doubt of your sincerity in writing outside of your COI. Sources, Sources, Sources, and if you can't source it from somewhere other than Timex delete it. Otherwise very good, much better history then the current article. If I were advising any other author of the article I would suggest expanding discussion of the Corporate structure and income of the organization, etc. But you might want to be careful with how you deal with that only stating factual information, not interpreting or modifying.
Question: has their been any major controversies surrounding Timex which you can find on a Google News Search? If there are the controversy, whether it be about manufacturing or whatever, it needs to be included. That is the best way to show that you are not just writing the article for good PR. Wikipedia can offer valid and thorough information about companies but not picture perfect views of them or their history. Sadads ( talk) 16:39, 6 May 2010 (UTC)
After some clean-up based on the points above, what do you think of bringing some of the new content into the live page? Thanks. dtgriffith ( talk) 17:17, 6 May 2010 (UTC)
I would endorse moving everything but the 1969 to present while you consider the last two bullets. Sadads ( talk) 17:22, 6 May 2010 (UTC)
Worth noting that per WP:NCCORP this article should at least drop the "Inc." from the end of its name. I'd personally go further and move to simply Timex Group per WP:COMMONNAME, but I suspect others might disagree on that. Gr1st ( talk) 20:24, 7 May 2010 (UTC)
In my effort to maintain COI and NPOV compliance, I would like to ask for help from other editors experienced in contributing on articles about businesses to develop this article much further. Currently, it is heavily focused on history, which is has its significance, but little is said about the company today. I offer a wealth of knowledge on Timex Group and able to fill in the blanks on many details. Please respond here or my talk page if you would be interested in collaborating. Thanks! dtgriffith [talk] 17:01, 15 July 2010 (UTC)
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But this significant event is not described in the article. Please add relevant content, or subtract from the lede if untrue.- 73.61.15.26 ( talk) 02:52, 1 November 2017 (UTC)
"Thomas Olsen purchased the Waterbury Clock Company in 1941 and renamed it Timex, a portmanteau of Time (referring to Time magazine) and Kleenex.[1]" It's difficult for me to believe a watch company would be named for a periodical magazine, and a facial tissue. And I don't like when the reference link requires a subscription payment to read it. Doesn't it seem more likely the name is just a clever way of describing what their product measures. Flight Risk ( talk) 20:37, 7 June 2020 (UTC)
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I recall several years ago Time magazine mentioned Timex was owned by a reclusive Norwegian.
A Google search shows that in 1991 it was allegedly owned by Fred Olsen of Norway ( http://www.irishnationalcaucus.org/pages/Articles1995/Don't%20Call%20Off%20Ford%20Boycott.htm) and that in 1967 it was allegedly owned by Joakim Lehmkuhi of Norway ( http://www.naha.stolaf.edu/pubs/nas/volume24/vol24_10.html).
Suggest someone update this with more recent information about this well respected company.
Neutrality of article was comprised by claiming without citation that Timex was "well respected for...durable watches." The offending information has since been removed. 71.232.162.100 23:03, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
I've never heard about a Swiss made Timex. I have watches made in China and Brazil. Also, they don't even have a website for UK and France, so there are probably lots of mistakes in this text.
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•one additional item that should be added/cleaned up re: the company's history: the point at which timex became timex, usa and a subsidiary of timex, bv. i.e. did timex get acquired at some point or did the private owners relocate to norway? when did any of this happen. as it is now, the article has a very clear time line but then just jumps to the fact that timex which was for all its history a completely american entity, is now timex, usa and is a subsidiary of timex, bv. Patric627 ( talk) 06:58, 3 January 2012 (UTC)
I have been in the process of developing new content for Timex Group USA, Inc. for the past few months. This new content recounts the company's history from its founding in 1854 through today. The new content contains several cited sources dating back over a century through now. A few excerpts of this new content have just been added to the live page under History to help correct some confusion that recently appeared.
There are two levels of confusion I aim to clarify throughout this process: 1. the difference between Timex Group USA, Inc. and its parent Timex Group B.V.; 2. the continued involvement and level of ownership by the Olsen family. A new Timex Group B.V. page is also under development to further assist this clarification. Though there is some overlap these are two separate corporate entities due to a restructuring process in recent years.
My name is David Griffith. I have worked very closely with Timex Group USA at their US headquarters since mid-2008 as a Creative Consultant and have recently been hired as the Communications Manager. However, I started researching and developing content for this Wikipedia page in September 2009 on my own accord prior to my hiring in an effort to correct many inaccurate claims about the company's history circulating on the web and Wikipedia.
I am following a strict guideline of unbiased POV. My only concern is to ensure content is accurate, factual and informative. The new content is expected to be published within the next few weeks. It will be opened to NPOV check prior to publishing. Dtgriffith ( talk) 19:50, 11 February 2010 (UTC)
Though later than I had initially planned, I would like to open up this new proposed draft of Timex Group USA, Inc. for review: User:Dtgriffith/Timex Group USA, Inc. Please note the following:
Please share with me your recommendations and feel free to edit the Userpage draft when appropriate. Thank you. – Dtgriffith ( talk) 21:29, 20 April 2010 (UTC)
The following has been copied from the draft talk page found at User talk:Dtgriffith/Timex Group USA, Inc.
Not to bad on keeping away from the POV stuff. Just make sure that you have citations on the 1969 to present, because that is where advertising language and unsourced assertions could really cause doubt of your sincerity in writing outside of your COI. Sources, Sources, Sources, and if you can't source it from somewhere other than Timex delete it. Otherwise very good, much better history then the current article. If I were advising any other author of the article I would suggest expanding discussion of the Corporate structure and income of the organization, etc. But you might want to be careful with how you deal with that only stating factual information, not interpreting or modifying.
Question: has their been any major controversies surrounding Timex which you can find on a Google News Search? If there are the controversy, whether it be about manufacturing or whatever, it needs to be included. That is the best way to show that you are not just writing the article for good PR. Wikipedia can offer valid and thorough information about companies but not picture perfect views of them or their history. Sadads ( talk) 16:39, 6 May 2010 (UTC)
After some clean-up based on the points above, what do you think of bringing some of the new content into the live page? Thanks. dtgriffith ( talk) 17:17, 6 May 2010 (UTC)
I would endorse moving everything but the 1969 to present while you consider the last two bullets. Sadads ( talk) 17:22, 6 May 2010 (UTC)
Worth noting that per WP:NCCORP this article should at least drop the "Inc." from the end of its name. I'd personally go further and move to simply Timex Group per WP:COMMONNAME, but I suspect others might disagree on that. Gr1st ( talk) 20:24, 7 May 2010 (UTC)
In my effort to maintain COI and NPOV compliance, I would like to ask for help from other editors experienced in contributing on articles about businesses to develop this article much further. Currently, it is heavily focused on history, which is has its significance, but little is said about the company today. I offer a wealth of knowledge on Timex Group and able to fill in the blanks on many details. Please respond here or my talk page if you would be interested in collaborating. Thanks! dtgriffith [talk] 17:01, 15 July 2010 (UTC)
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"Thomas Olsen purchased the Waterbury Clock Company in 1941 and renamed it Timex, a portmanteau of Time (referring to Time magazine) and Kleenex.[1]" It's difficult for me to believe a watch company would be named for a periodical magazine, and a facial tissue. And I don't like when the reference link requires a subscription payment to read it. Doesn't it seem more likely the name is just a clever way of describing what their product measures. Flight Risk ( talk) 20:37, 7 June 2020 (UTC)