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Timex asserts that time is life’s true luxury, and with over 170 years of watchmaking heritage, the brand knows a thing or two about making every second count. From savouring the company of loved ones to capturing moments of serenity, you can find joy in the simplicity of an analogue life and make every second a little more your own with one of Timex’s exceptional timepieces.
While the Timex range is impressively broad, there are two watches in particular that currently have our attention. The Automatic 1983 Reissue and the Marlin Moon Phase Multifunction are both striking examples of Timex’s uncanny ability to reimagine a classic style and bring it into the here and now.
Since 2017, the brand has been reconnecting with its past by reintroducing some of the most iconic archive timepieces via a line of modern-day reissues. This has brought back vintage designs that seamlessly align with modern sensibilities, and the Automatic 1983 Reissue and Marlin Moon Phase Multifunction are stand-out releases within this initiative. So let’s take a closer look and discover which of these excellent timepieces is right for you.
Automatic 1983 Reissue Watch in Silver Tone Stainless Steel
The first is a compact and automatic affair with a squared design that’s simultaneously retro and contemporary. A classic dress watch initially released in 1983, it looks like it could just as easily have been designed yesterday.
It boasts a number of finishing touches usually reserved for more expensive watches, from its 21-jewel Japanese automatic movement to the discreet date window seamlessly integrated into the dial at 3 o’clock.
Further, Timex’s brushed and polished stainless-steel expansion band with Perfect Fit functionality ensures immaculate sizing without the need for tools to secure that custom fit. It’s a classic finishing touch that will have you wanting to wear the Automatic 1983 Reissue every day. And if the silver tone finish isn’t quite what you’re after, check out the stunning gold tone incarnation here.
- Movement: Mechanical Automatic
- Water Resistance: 50 metres
- Crystal / Lens: Acrylic
- Case Diameter: 34 mm
- Case Height: 12 mm
- Case Material: Stainless Steel
- Case Colour: Stainless Steel
- Case Finish: Brushed/Polished
- Dial Colour: Silver-Tone
- Dial Markings: Markers (Full)
- Strap / Lug Width: 20 mm
- Strap Material: Stainless Steel
- Strap Colour: Stainless Steel
- Warranty: Two-Year Limited
Marlin Moon Phase Multifunction in Silver Tone Stainless Steel
Similarly timeless, while offering up a completely different aesthetic, this watch was designed in tribute to the geniuses who propelled mankind to the moon, most notably with its meticulously crafted 28-day lunar-cycle sub-dial.
A stunning recreation of an iconic ‘60s model, this modern Marlin features a classic 40mm stainless-steel case, a gorgeous green dial with applied indices, as well as a calendar movement powering sub-dials that indicate the day, month, and date.
Much like the Automatic 1983 Reissue, the Marlin Moon Phase is paired with an elegant bracelet, here taking the form of an adjustable five-link stainless-steel option. It perfectly mirrors the sophistication and ambition embodied by the watch as a whole.
- Movement: Quartz Analogue
- Water Resistance: 50 metres
- Crystal / Lens: Acrylic
- Case Diameter: 40 mm
- Case Height: 12 mm
- Case Material: Stainless Steel
- Case Colour: Stainless Steel
- Case Finish: Polished
- Dial Colour: Green
- Dial Markings: Markers (Full)
- Strap / Lug Width: 20 mm
- Strap Material: Stainless Steel
- Strap Colour: Stainless Steel
- Strap Buckle: Clasp (Fold-Over)
- Warranty: Two-Year Limited
One Second at a Time
No matter which of these two watches (or any other from Timex’s extensive range) you feel will look best on your wrist, there’s no better way to remind yourself what a luxury time can be. With 170 years of expertise in every one, a Timex watch is the perfect way to feel like every second is a little more your own.
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