Latest Review
November 8, 2024 
The simple act of looking at a watch can do far more than reveal the time. It can inspire us to push our limits, it can bring back a memory, it can simply bring joy. Upon revisiting the Timex x Worn & Wound WW75 for the third and final time in this configuration, we wanted to create a watch that did more than look good, though that was achieved – we wanted it to take you from where you are and transport you back to the end of summer. Back to that time when the weather was first starting to turn, you realized the sun was setting sooner, and a bittersweet nostalgia seemed to creep in on the occasional cool breeze.
This is all a melodramatic way of saying that we were inspired by colors found as the days get shorter and summer comes to a close so that, just maybe, as you look at your wrist, the summer will never quite end. We landed on two palettes: Sunflower and Sunset. Sunflower season is mid-summer to early fall, aligning with our theme. These stewards of the season mark a turning point. Yes, perhaps it will continue to get hotter, especially in NYC, but they are also a reminder of change.
To express these iconic floral giants without being too – flowery – we went with a two-tone dial in dusty yellow hues that also bring shades of sand to mind. Applied markers in polished metal indicate the hour while just hinting at the idea of petals. The markers at three, six, nine, and twelve also feature a line of dark green for a subtle shift, and the minute marks between them bring this color to the dial surface. The dial’s center features a waffle texture with rotating minute/seconds numerals in a very pale cream, almost becoming another textural element.
The hour and minute hands are painted rusty orange, bringing brighter colors into the mix without overpowering the combination. The seconds hand is then a medium teal for a subtle hint of the sky. Finally, tying it all together is a grass-green nylon mil-strap. Pulling double duty, the green brings the sunflower’s stalk to mind while adding a stylish contrast. Though inspired by the flower, we were careful to keep the colors from being too saturated, ending up with a watch that draws from nature while also having a slight mil-tonality. Camo, if you find yourself in a field of sunflowers.
Sunset is inspired by the descent of the sun over water, which is more striking in early fall and winter, at least in the northeast (there’s some science regarding atmospheric moisture and other factors). In particular, the deep magentas and pinks that briefly appear before the sun goes below the horizon.
The dial is a single plane of a berry-like magenta tone with a dark, twilight quality. Applied polished markers add some brightness, tempered by lines of teal paint on all except those at cardinal positions. The minute/seconds index is printed in light blue for contrast while bringing another sky-inspired hue into the mix. The light blue extends across the center of the dial horizontally and vertically, creating the suggestion of the horizon.
The hour and minute hands are dark teal, reminiscent of the last remnants of blue sky or shadows on clouds. They are both filled with bright pink, which breaks up the otherwise dark tones. The seconds hand adds the most contrast with a line of white followed by bright pink. Finally, the nylon mil-strap accompanying Sunset combines the light blue and teal of the dial, providing contrast and a sporty flair.
The Timex x Worn & Wound WW75 V3s feature the same 37mm x 43mm x 12.7mm (including a large domed acrylic crystal) stainless steel case with 20mm lugs as the previous two collaborations. We love this case, and for good reason. Thanks to its proportions, it’s compact and wears very well. It’s also very well-finished, with brushed surfaces and polished bevels, especially for a watch that is $239. But, perhaps more importantly, we love it because no one uses it the same way as we do, with a hand-wound mechanical movement inside.
Affordable, mechanical, and stylish are why we’re excited to bring the third version of Timex x Worn & Wound WW75 into the world. When we first worked with Timex on this project a few years ago, we didn’t expect it to be an annual event, but we are absolutely thrilled that it is. Timex is a brand every watch fan, collector, and enthusiast knows and enjoys, whether they are just starting with this hobby or have every grail one could imagine. There is an undeniable charm to their fun designs and lack of pretension, two things we highly value at W&W.
The Timex x Worn & Wound WW75 V3s are limited to 500 per color and priced at $239. They are available now through the Windup Watch Shop and will begin shipping in mid-November 2024.
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