Head to head
Lip vs Timex Q 1971 Velocity 36mm TW2Y44400
Two quartz watches from different brands, €10 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The Lip leads on 1 point (crystal), the Timex Q 1971 Velocity 36mm TW2Y44400 on 3 (price at our check, water resistance and thickness).
- Choose the Lip if you want a crystal that resists scratches better.
- Choose the Timex Q 1971 Velocity 36mm TW2Y44400 if you want to pay less (a €10 gap), you want more margin against water and you will wear it under a shirt cuff.
Line by line
CriterionLipTimex
Price at our check€219€209Advantage
MovementQuartzQuartz
CalibreRonda 1069—
CrystalMineralAdvantageAcrylic
Water resistance30 m50 mAdvantage
Diameter35 mm36 mm
Thickness10.6 mm9.5 mmAdvantage
Comparison based on the retailer’s spec sheets, without handling the watches. Criteria with no objective winner (diameter, calibre) are left undecided.
Questions
Short answers
Which is cheaper, the Lip or the Timex Q 1971 Velocity 36mm TW2Y44400?
The Timex Q 1971 Velocity 36mm TW2Y44400, at €209 against €219 at our check on 12 November 2026.
Which is more water-resistant?
The Timex Q 1971 Velocity 36mm TW2Y44400, water-resistant to 50 m against 30 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
No. The Lip has a mineral crystal, the Timex Q 1971 Velocity 36mm TW2Y44400 a acrylic one.