What’s amazing about the Timex Triathlon Ironman Watch is not just that so many people are wearing it (not much of a stretch, 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, even astronauts have been seen wearing the famous watch …

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

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

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

Timex is considered a trustworthy brand based on value rather than a cheap brand and has always had a pretty good reputation demographically.

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

Clinton also owned and wore 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 her first Ironmans, along with Hillary’s inaugural ball gown and Chelsea ballet shoes, to the Smithsonian Institution.