Introducing the Giorgio Galli S1 Automatic, a Design-Forward Standout from Timex
We tend to think of Timex as a brand that is uniquely American, and indeed they have a long history here, and have released an impressive series of watches over the last few years that make explicit references to American popular culture and this country?s history with watchmaking. Watch design at Timex, however, is headquartered in Italy, and run by Giorgio Galli, a designer who has worked with a number of brands over the years, but whose Giorgio Galli Design Lab was bought by Timex 10 years ago, creating a tight relationship with the ubiquitous American brand. Now, for the first time, Galli has put his name on a watch for Timex, and it?s quite unlike anything the brand has released recently, and underscores the versatility and skill Galli possesses as a designer.
Giorgio Galli S1 AutomaticÂ
Case Material: Stainless steelÂ
Dial: Silver Â
Dimensions: 41mm
Crystal: K1 Mineral Glass
Water Resistance: 50 meters  Â
Crown: Push/pull  Â
Movement: Miyota 9039
Strap/bracelet: RubberÂ
Price: $450
Reference Number: n/a
Expected Release: Available nowÂ
The Giorgio Galli S1 Automatic is a simple three hander with some really rewarding details, if you go looking for them. At first glance, the watch has a classic look that doesn?t seem at all out of place in the Timex catalog ? this could easily be a companion piece to the vintage inspired Marlin. Looking at the case from the profile view, however, reveals something altogether different, and much more modern in ...
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