Timex and Los Angeles fine jewelry designer Jacquie Aiche have reunited for their latest capsule collection, dubbed Éclat. Breaking away from their previous round-cased collaborations, this release introduces the pair's first rectangular silhouette, merging classical Art Deco proportions with high-end jewelry styling.
Starting at $400 for the all-gold-tone variant and topping out at $500 for the natural rose-quartz edition, the Éclat lineup aims to bridge the gap between functional horology and artisanal jewelry. Available immediately across North America, the UK, and Europe, these limited-run pieces build on a series of prior collaborations that have consistently sold out within days of release.
Natural Gemstones and Hand-Set Crystal Accents
The centerpiece of the premium $500 model (reference TW6A15000) is its dial, crafted from genuine natural rose quartz. Because no two mineral slabs are identical, every individual watch displays unique subtle veins and delicate pink shading. Aiche's signature 'tribe eye' talisman sits prominently at the center of the dial, surrounded by crystal hour markers.
Framing the dial on both models is a rectangular bezel encrusted with 28 individual crystals, which Timex notes are cut and set by hand. The $400 entry model (reference TW6A15200) skips the natural gemstone dial in favor of an all-gold-tone face that matches its fully gold-plated stainless steel chassis. On the two-tone rose-quartz model, a dark cabochon-style detail on the crown provides a striking contrast against the polished metallic finish.
Petite Dimensions Matched with Daily Utility
In terms of ergonomics, the Éclat collection embraces modern vintage sizing. The stainless steel case measures just 24 mm in width, 34 mm lug-to-lug, and 9 mm in thickness. These tight proportions give the watch a slender, bracelet-like presence on the wrist without feeling overly delicate.
Both models come fitted with an 18 mm multi-link stainless steel bracelet equipped with a butterfly deployant clasp for a fit. Despite its jewelry-first aesthetic, the watch is engineered for practical everyday wear. It features luminous material in-fill on the hour and minute hands for low-light legibility and carries a water resistance rating of 30 meters (3 ATM), offering basic splash protection.
Reliable Movement and Market Availability
Underneath the decorative exterior, the watch is powered by a Japanese analog quartz movement (Caliber 684), drawing power from a standard SR626SW button cell battery. This practical movement choice keeps maintenance straightforward while ensuring consistent timekeeping precision.
Given the strong secondary market demand for earlier Jacquie Aiche x Timex collaborations, the Éclat series is expected to attract both fashion enthusiasts and horology collectors. Both models are available now directly from Timex and select global retailers while stock remains.
