Over the past few years, Timex has become something of a hit factory in the affordable watch world, with a consistent and varied array of desirable new watches hitting the market practically every week.
The brand’s latest release, which is actually two watches, hits on a number of traits that have made Timex such a hot brand of late: Vintage inspiration, a trendy collab partner, and a good-looking tool watch aesthetic that offers a lot of functionality and value for the money.
Timex x Pan Am, Part Deux
Two years ago, Timex linked up with Pan Am, the former American airline giant that today stands as an enduring symbol of mid-century cool.
Those watches were Flieger-style pilot’s watches — one chronograph, one three-hander — featuring navy dials with white hands and indices, traditional riveted brown leather straps, and oversized crowns.
They looked a lot like IWC’s Pilot’s line but were crazy affordable and featured retro Pan Am branding. Naturally, they sold out in a hurry.
Now, Timex has reunited with Pan Am for a brand-new pair of pilot’s watches. But instead of retreading IWC-inspired territory, this time, the brands have launched a pair of complicated tool watches with high-flying functionality.
