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Timex has released a pair of new watches in collaboration with Fender, integrating design elements from the guitar manufacturer’s most recognizable instruments into a standard wristwatch format.
The release marks Fender’s 80th anniversary, along with the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster. The lineup includes a Telecaster-themed gift set and a Stratocaster-inspired model, both of which are available to purchase now on the Timex US website.
Design Details & Pricing
Both models use the same 37mm polished stainless steel case, measure 12mm thick, and feature 20mm lug widths. They are powered by a quartz analog movement with an SR626SW battery.
They also share a domed acrylic crystal and 50 meters of water resistance, which is adequate for washing hands or light swimming, but not intended for diving or prolonged water exposure.
The differences lie entirely in the dial and hardware customizations. The $299 Telecaster 75th Anniversary Giftset features an ice blue dial with a white guitar graphic stamped across the background. Timex swapped the standard second hand for one shaped like a Telecaster headstock, and the crown features a standard Fender logo.
The caseback includes a specific 75th-anniversary engraving. This model ships with a black leather strap that has turquoise stitching, plus an extra fabric strap designed to resemble a standard guitar strap.
The $269 Stratocaster version takes a slightly different approach to the guitar theme. It uses a mother-of-pearl dial to mimic the look of Fender’s Pearloid pickguards. The second hand is shaped like a Stratocaster headstock, and the crown is molded to look like a standard guitar tone knob.
This model also includes luminous material on the hands and hour markers for visibility in the dark. It comes with a brown leather strap featuring yellow stitching.
Both watches feature leather straps with quick-release spring bars for easy, tool-free changes. As a functional extra, Timex includes a co-branded tortoiseshell guitar pick in the box with each watch.
In related news, Timex has recently launched the retro Rotary Phone Dial watch with a distinctive 1970s-inspired face, alongside the new MK1 Anchor watch featuring a vintage-style dial and fabric straps.
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