What’s surprising about the Timex Triathlon Ironman Watch is not just that so many people are wearing it (no exaggeration, given Timex’s reputation as a reliable sports watch that works), but also who is wearing it.

Because the Timex Triathlon Ironman Watch adorns the wrists of doctors, celebrities, lawyers and business leaders; astronauts have even been seen giving the famous watch…

It may surprise you to learn that even former US President Bill Clinton was seen wearing a Timex Ironman at his inauguration.

So why did Bill Clinton choose the Timex Triathlon Ironman Watch instead of a Patek Philippe or a Rolex?

While the Timex Triathlon Ironman Watch may be relatively inexpensive, a fact proven by its incredible popularity, the watch has never been considered “cheap.”

Timex is seen as a trustworthy value-based brand rather than a cheap brand and has always had a pretty good demographic reputation.

However, President Clinton is not the first presidential appointment on this watch. Although the Ironman triathlon watch was designed to fit the needs of the most demanding triathletes and runners, it has proven to be a winner on the Beltway, most notably on the wrists of former presidential team George Bush and Dan Quayle.

Clinton also owned and used several early models (including the original) during his time as Governor of Arkansas and in the early years of his presidency. Clinton has donated one of his previous Ironmans, along with Hillary’s inaugural ball gown and Chelsea’s ballet shoes, to the Smithsonian Institution.