Introducing the Timex x Cara Barrett and the Timex World Time 1972 Reissue
There are two highlights from Timex, the most recently announced at the end of last week and now revealed is the new Timex X Cara Barrett, a collaboration between the American watch brand and former Hodinkee Editor.
Apparently, this is a limited production without revealing the number of units produced. But let’s get to the point, the watch is presented in a 36mm steel case which comes with a polished finish, domed crystal, crown with a navy blue “Cabochan” and a solid case back engraved with the name of collaboration.
But it is the baby blue dial that is the star of this release, which comes with silver-applied Breguet numerals and three polished central hands. Enclosing the dial a minute scale printed in black drawn with discreet dots matching the brand’s lettering at 12 o’clock and the inscription “Mechanical” at 6 o’clock relative to the movement.
Inside and as indicated on the dial, a hand-wound movement brings the watch to life offering up to 40 hours of power reserve.
The watch is attached to a retro-style horizontal single-link steel bracelet with removable links for a better fit on the wrist.
Available from today in the brand’s official boutiques and authorized retailers for €249.
The other novelty is the 1972 Timex World Time reissue.
We can say that it is almost faithful to the original, featuring a 39mm barrel-shaped steel case, black aluminium rotating bezel engraved with the same 24 cities as the original from 50 years ago.
The dial comes with a black centre, a grey ring with black printed hour markers, and a black chapter ring with a minute scale and beige luminescent inserts that also fill in the hour and minute hands. The dial is completed with a red centre seconds hand and a trapeze-shaped date window at 3 o’clock.
The watch comes with Quartz movement and is attached to a black leather strap.
The new Timex World Time 1972 Reissue can also be found at the brand’s points of sale for €169.
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