Head to head
LIP Himalaya 40mm vs Timex Q x NASA 40mm TW2Y56800
Two quartz watches from different brands, €10 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The LIP Himalaya 40mm leads on 2 points (price at our check and crystal), the Timex Q x NASA 40mm TW2Y56800 on 0.
- Choose the LIP Himalaya 40mm if you want to pay less (a €10 gap) and you want a crystal that resists scratches better.
- Choose the Timex Q x NASA 40mm TW2Y56800 if you prefer its brand or its design: the spec sheet gives it no edge.
Line by line
CriterionLipTimex
Price at our check€219Advantage€229
MovementQuartzQuartz
CalibreMiyota GM02—
CrystalMineralAdvantageAcrylic
Water resistance50 m50 m
Diameter40 mm40 mm
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 Himalaya 40mm or the Timex Q x NASA 40mm TW2Y56800?
The LIP Himalaya 40mm, at €219 against €229 at our check on 12 November 2026.
Which is more water-resistant?
Neither: both are water-resistant to 50 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
No. The LIP Himalaya 40mm has a mineral crystal, the Timex Q x NASA 40mm TW2Y56800 a acrylic one.