For watch enthusiasts who appreciate vintage motorsport styling without the intimidating price tag of luxury mechanical timepieces, Timex has expanded its retro-inspired catalog. The watchmaker has introduced three new 40 mm additions to the popular Q Timex Chronograph family, arriving shortly after the debut of the Continental series. Starting at roughly $262 (£205) for the leather option and $294 (£230) for the bracelet models, these new references inject fresh color and character into the brand's heritage lineup.
Each model in the trio carries a distinct aesthetic personality through dedicated dial colors, bezel accents, and strap combinations. Whether you lean toward vibrant track-inspired hues or understated earth tones, the new releases deliver functional chronograph utility wrapped in classic 1970s proportions.
Three Distinct Colorways for Different Styles
The most race-oriented piece in the new collection is reference TW2Y88500. This version features a vivid green dial contrasted with three black chronograph subdials and a matching deep green tachymeter bezel. Encased in brushed and polished stainless steel, it comes fitted with a silver-tone link bracelet featuring quick-release spring bars and a deployant clasp. Luminous treatment on the hands and applied indices ensures easy legibility in low light.
Sharing the same steel bracelet configuration, the TW2Y88600 opts for a crisp ice-blue dial paired with three black subdials and a black tachymeter bezel. This high-contrast color scheme gives the watch a modern, cooler aesthetic on the wrist. Tipping the scales at 135.06 grams, it weighs nearly the same as its green sibling (135.72 grams), offering substantial wrist presence.
For those who prefer a more subdued and classic look, the TW2Y88700 introduces a warm khaki dial paired with black subdials and a rich brown bezel. Instead of a steel bracelet, this model comes fitted with an 18 mm brown leather strap sourced through the Leather Working Group. The leather strap drastically reduces the total weight to a nimble 78.1 grams, making it significantly more comfortable for all-day desk wear.
Heritage Architecture and Reliable Quartz Power
Underneath the different color treatments, all three timepieces share the same proven core architecture. Each watch features a 40 mm stainless steel case with a 46.5 mm lug-to-lug measurement and a thickness of 15 mm, partly due to the vintage-style domed acrylic crystal protecting the dial. While acrylic is more prone to minor scuffs than sapphire, it delivers the warm vintage distortion and charm that retro watch collectors actively seek.
Driving the trio is an accurate quartz analogue movement powered by a standard SR927SW coin battery. The dial layout includes a date window nestled between the 4 and 5 o'clock positions alongside the three chronograph sub-registers. Combined with the external tachymeter scale, the watches allow users to calculate speed over a fixed distance, reinforcing their motorsport lineage. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters (5 ATM), offering adequate protection against everyday splashes and light rain.
Pricing and Global Availability
The new Q Timex Chronograph models are currently listed on the Timex UK online storefront. The leather-strapped khaki reference (TW2Y88700) retails for approximately $262 (£205), while the bracelet-equipped green (TW2Y88500) and ice-blue (TW2Y88600) variants cost approximately $294 (£230). Wider availability across North American and international retailers is expected to follow shortly.
