Timex has released a new collaborative watch with the New York menswear brand Noah. The NOAH x Timex MK1 Anchor is available now on the Timex US website for $248. It is sold as a set that includes the watch and two interchangeable fabric straps.
Design Details
The watch is built around a 36mm brushed stainless steel case that measures 10mm thick. This is a relatively small case size compared to the larger smartwatches and dive watches that often dominate the market, but it aligns with a recent industry trend favoring smaller, more traditional dimensions.
Instead of sapphire or mineral glass, Timex used a domed acrylic crystal for the display. Acrylic is a plastic polymer that was standard in mid-century watches. It scratches more easily than modern watch glass, but it is shatter-resistant, and minor surface scuffs can usually be buffed out with standard polishing paste. It also distorts the dial slightly at the edges, which is a deliberate design choice to give the watch an older look.
The dial itself is cream-colored with partial Arabic numerals and applied indices. Rather than a standard central second hand, the watch features an anchor-shaped sub-second dial positioned at the bottom of the face. The hands and hour markers are filled with luminescent paint for visibility in the dark.
Internally, the MK1 Anchor runs on a standard quartz analog movement powered by an SR621SW battery. It is a basic, battery-operated mechanism, meaning it lacks the mechanical complexity of an automatic watch, but it will keep accurate time with minimal maintenance.
The package includes two 18mm fabric straps: one with red and navy stripes, and a second solid navy option. Both straps have quick-release spring bars, allowing you to swap them out by pulling a small metal tab rather than using a specialized watch tool. The back of the stainless steel case features a laser-engraved Noah logo.
In related news, Timex has recently launched a new automatic field watch with a titanium case and 200m water resistance, along with a new fall-themed Peanuts Waterbury Classic watch.
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