Announcing Q Timex: The Return Of A 1979 Retro Classic
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“For 165 years, Timex has been dedicated to bringing consistent innovation to the watch category, and has a long, rich history of pulling from its archive to modernize classic styles that evoke nostalgia in consumers,” the watch brand says.According to TiAnnouncing Q Timex: The Return Of A 1979 Retro Classic
“For 165 years, Timex has been dedicated to bringing consistent innovation to the watch category, and has a long, rich history of pulling from its archive to modernize classic styles that evoke nostalgia in consumers,” the watch brand says.According to Timex, “first released in 1979, their original diver-inspired Q Timex gave a new generation a modern Timex watch with quartz technology. A true reissue, Timex recreated every detail—including the true-to-the-era woven stainless-steel bracelet, functional battery hatch, rotating top ring, luminescent paint and ticking inside is a modern quartz movement.”“As we celebrate 165 years of quality craftsmanship and innovative timepieces, it's exciting to be able to reintroduce a watch that transports consumers back to a specific point in time,« Silvio Leonardi, Senior Vice President at Timex Group said. “The Quartz movement revolution was a transformative time in the watch industry, particularly for Timex because we provided a new quartz movement technology at an affordable price. Our dedication to affordability and quality craftsmanship still holds true today.”Furthermore it was initially named »Q Timex" to denote the end of the mechanical movement and Timex's entrance into quartz, this reissue maintains the original features including the 'Q' below the 12 o'clock position, true-to-the-era woven stainless-steel bracelet, functional battery hatch, rotating top ring and luminescent infill hour markers and hands.The watch has been modernized for the current day use; Q Timex features a stainless-steel case and bracelet with a domed acrylic crystal and ticking inside is a modern quartz movement. With its diver-inspired look that incorporates blue, red and gold accents, it's sure to stand out in any watch collection.“The Q Timex reissue will be brought to life through an illustrated story featuring Mr. Q's topside boatchase that includes an action-packed mission and thrilling escape – speeding through London's Thames River in 1979. The video can be viewed by clicking the link here. Q Timex is available for purchase in limited quantities for $179 on Timex.com and select stores globally beginning May 2019,” Timex informs.Timex Group is a privately-held company headquartered in Middlebury, Connecticut with multiple operating units and over 3,000 employees worldwide. As one of the largest watch makers in the world, Timex Group companies produce watches under a number of well-known brands, including Timex, Nautica, Guess, GC, Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace, Versus, and Ted Baker.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the watch. https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more