Timex launches striking Fender automatic watch inspired by the iconic Telecaster guitar

Timex has released a new automatic watch (model TW6A14600) in collaboration with guitar manufacturer Fender, priced at $499. The release is timed to coincide with Fender’s 80th anniversary as a company, as well as the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster guitar.

The Fender x Timex Automatic is available now on the Timex US website. It launches alongside two less expensive quartz models, though the automatic version is the primary focus of the new lineup.

Design Details

The design of the watch takes direct visual cues from the Telecaster. The dial features a wood-grain pattern in a butterscotch blonde color, matching the specific finish commonly associated with early versions of the guitar.

Instead of a standard straight pointer, the second hand is molded into the shape of a Telecaster headstock. The crown is also stamped with the Fender logo. Surrounding the dial is a two-tone black and gold unidirectional ratcheting bezel, which is a standard hardware feature used for tracking elapsed time.

The watch is built around a 41mm brushed stainless steel case. It measures 14mm thick with a 46.5mm lug-to-lug distance, and the watch weighs 95.6 grams. Timex ships the device with a standard 20mm black leather strap that has been oiled and waxed to resist water and soften over time.

Inside the case, the watch is powered by a Miyota 8215 automatic movement. This is a standard, battery-free mechanical movement that winds itself using the natural motion of the wearer’s wrist, and it includes a date complication. The mechanical parts are visible through an exhibition window on the caseback, which is printed with a specific Telecaster 75th Anniversary logo.

For the front glass, Timex opted for a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating. This is a practical material choice, as sapphire is significantly more scratch-resistant than the mineral glass Timex typically uses on its lower-priced watches. The hands and hour markers are filled with luminescent material to make the dial readable in low-light environments.

Additionally, the case is rated for 200 meters of water resistance, meaning it can handle swimming and recreational diving without issue. Timex also includes a co-branded tortoiseshell guitar pick in the box with the watch.

In related news, Timex has recently launched its retro Rotary Phone Dial watch with a distinctive 1970s-inspired face, along with the new MK1 Anchor watch featuring a vintage-style dial and fabric straps.

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(Timex)