Continuing our annual recap tradition, today we look back at a handful of innovative and impressive releases that broke onto the scene in 2022. Today we’re covering quartz watches, a category of timepieces not always top-of-mind, but one nonetheless worth its weight when it comes to making waves in the world of watches, especially in the entry-level price range. Let’s jump in. 

Citizen x Nissan Z / Fairlady Z 

Kicking off our list is a collaboration piece between two Japanese powerhouses: watchmaker Citizen and automaker Nissan. The Citizen x Nissan Z / Fairlady Z takes direct design cues from the Nissan Z sports car, better known casually as the Fairlady Z. The 42mm steel model is available in two distinct colors that match Nissan Z paint offerings, the first is Serian blue (AT8185-97E) while the other is Ikazuchi yellow (AT8185-89E). Inside, the Citizen caliber H804 quartz movement is powered by the watchmaker?s innovative light-powered Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled technology, allowing for both solar charging and quick time zone changing.
The Citizen x Nissan Z / Fairlady Z retails for $2,495 and is limited to 2,700 pieces. 

Q Timex GMT

In the first half of the year, Timex introduced the latest take on its featured Q Timex with the debut of the model with GMT functionality. The watch maintains the barrel-shaped case that is consistent with the rest of the collection, though it is now slightly upsized from its predecessors with a...