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Like it or not, the ‘90s are in right now, and Timex is banking on that Millennial and Gen X nostalgia with a swath of new releases. First up is the 1995 Intrepid Reissue, which harkens back to a time when the compact discs were flowing and JFK Jr. was rocking a Timex. A collaboration between Timex, Dimepiece, and foundwell, the Intrepid Reissue aims for dive functionality and retro-cool style in tandem.
The Intrepid Reissue rests within a 46mm stainless steel case, giving it a full-bodied brawn that’s a little unusual for a Timex. A proper skin-diver, it offers 100 meters of water resistance, powered by a quartz movement. It also gets the full iconic INDIGLO treatment, with a full back light controlled by a dedicated pusher at the 9 o’clock position. A slide rule unidirectional top ring with logarithmic scales allows for complex calculating—something I’ve never been able to learn how to do on a watch, but am very happy to boast about to anyone who will listen.
The dial of the Intrepid Reissue is a bold white, with luminous hands that make legibility a breeze, and the crown, placed unusually at 4 o’clock, adds a touch of quirky character. A synthetic rubber strap is nestled within the 22mm lug width. The contrasting black slide rule ring matches the strap, and gives the Intrepid a faux-panda colorway that is effectively stylish, especially with the small green accents of the pusher and other details.
Does all this talk of diving get you excited, but you were hoping for something a little less ‘90s and a little more traditional? Well, Timex has three new Deepwater Meridian 200 references to appease you. With a screw-down crown and caseback, and a uni-directional ratcheting bezel, the Meridian is aimed squarely at those ready to trade in the snorkel mask for an oxygen tank.
Three dial colorways are available for the Meridian: blue and standard black, which both sit inside a recycled stainless steel case and feature color-matched synthetic rubber straps, and a second black option that swaps in a dark gunmetal stainless steel case and a yellow rubber strap for more moody contrast. Each Meridian measures at 44mm and sports a date magnifier, anti-reflective coating, and Super-Luminova coating on the hands and hour markers. A wave motif adorns the dial, aptly signifying the Meridian as an aquatic timepiece, while a quartz movement pulses inside.
Whether your inclination is 1990s-themed style with a splash of diving, or full-on underwater adventures, Timex has an affordable piece for you. I always find it refreshing when brands come up with capable and robust platforms within financial reach of most people, and Timex has arguably been the king of accessibility in the watch world for decades. The new 1995 Intrepid Reissue and Deepwater Meridian 200 may not rock the boat, but they certainly continue that admirable trend.
The 1995 Intrepid Reissue is available now at a retail price of $199, and the Meridian Deepwater 200 is also available as of today, with retail pricing set at $229-239, depending on the model. Timex
