Timex has released a pair of new MK1 Chronograph watches in the US, updating its standard field watch design with a meca-quartz movement and sunray dials. The new models are straightforward additions to the company’s catalog, offering a functional daily watch without much fuss.
Design Details
The watch comes in two configurations. The first pairs a silver-tone brushed stainless steel case with a green dial for $239. The second option features a black-finished case with a blue dial for $249. Both share the exact same dimensions: a 40mm case diameter, a 46.5mm lug-to-lug measurement, and a 9.5mm overall thickness. These proportions are fairly standard for modern field watches and should fit average wrist sizes comfortably.
The watch comes with a meca-quartz chronograph movement, powered by a standard SR936SW battery. If you aren’t familiar with watch movements, a meca-quartz is essentially a hybrid. The watch relies on a standard battery-powered quartz mechanism for basic timekeeping, which keeps it accurate and cheap to maintain.
However, the stopwatch function uses a mechanical module. When you press the side pushers to start the chronograph, the second hand sweeps smoothly instead of ticking once per second. When you reset it, the hand snaps back to zero instantly. It provides the physical feedback of a mechanical watch without the high price tag.
For the crystal, Timex is using domed acrylic. Acrylic is a traditional material for field watches, primarily because it is highly shatter-resistant. The downside is that it scratches much easier than the sapphire glass found on more expensive watches, though you can buff out minor scuffs at home with a polishing paste. The dial itself has full Arabic numerals and standard luminescent paint on the hands and markers for reading the time in the dark.
Both watches come with a 20mm black leather strap. Timex says the leather is sourced from Leather Working Group suppliers, which is a standard certification for reduced environmental impact during the tanning process. The straps have quick-release spring bars for easy swapping and feature minor green or blue stitching on the sides to match the dials.
Water resistance is rated at 50 meters. This is adequate for washing your hands or getting caught in the rain, but you shouldn’t take it diving or swimming for extended periods. The MK1 Chronograph is available to purchase now directly through the Timex website.
In related news, Timex has recently launched three new automatic watches with ceramic bezels and a 200m water resistance rating, alongside three stylish Marlin Mesh models featuring eye-catching sunray dials.
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