Timex has once again teamed up with the well known menswear designer Nigel Cabourn on a watch, and this time the inspiration comes from World War II, which will feel familiar to fans of Cabourn, who has long incorporated elements of military garb and gear into his designs. You might recall that last year Timex and Cabourn collaborated on a rather playful ?soccer timer,? which incorporated a clever dial that could be used to time the halves of a soccer match, paired with a pretty endearing color scheme. This year the collaboration includes another colorful dial with a heavy vintage inspiration. Let?s take a look at the Timex X Nigel Cabourn Survival Watch.

Timex X Nigel Cabourn Survival Watch

Case Material: Stainless steel 
Dial: Yellow
Dimensions: 36mm Crystal: Plastic        
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Crown: Push/pull                        
Movement: Time only quartz
Strap/bracelet: ?Black Navy? Ventile (fabric) slip through strap
Price: $180
Reference Number: TWG022000
Expected Release: Available now 

The specific inspiration for this watch stems from RAF flight crews that crash landed at sea during World War II. The bright yellow dial is a nod to the high visibility life vests worn by these pilots, and the strap is Ventile, the same material as the immersion suits worn by RAF pilots as a safety precaution. These special suits were able to keep pilots warm even when saturated, and likely saved countless lives during the w...