Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Timex Q Timex
With 2019 coming to a close, this week we?ll take a look at one of the most popular dark horse releases of the year: the Timex Q Timex. This watch was first revealed by the brand last spring, and was an instant hit among critics and consumers alike, for its accessible price point and retro-suave design. The watch is a reissue of a 1979 Timex model that went by the same name, and was distinguished then (as now) by its resemblance to the Rolex GMT-Master. The model features a notably boxy design with hooded lugs, a quartz movement, and a woven stainless steel bracelet, all of which together recall the spirit of ?79.
Since its initial release, Timex has sold out of the piece on at least three separate occasions, with resale prices during these periods rising by up to 50 percent. I was fortunate to snatch one up for review after the second drop of the Q Timex from the brand, adding the model to my personal collection shortly thereafter.
The new Q Timex uses a 38-mm stainless steel case with squared-off, beveled edges and contrasting brushed and polished finishing. On its side is a simple push/pull crown, while surrounding the dial is the star of the watch: the unidirectional red-and-blue-sectioned ?Pepsi? GMT bezel, made of aluminum with a black plastic ring underneath which helps both to raise the bezel and to break up the monotony of the steel case.
The aluminum bezel as a whole is a great aesthetic touch, though it is not overly useful on its own ? that is, without an addi...
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