Timex just set the ultimate throwback in motion! As part of their grand 170th anniversary celebration, this iconic American brand is releasing a limited-edition $1 watch that brings history right to your wrist. This exclusive release is more than just a watch—it’s a tribute to Timex’s legacy of craftsmanship, quality, and innovation, all for the unbeatable price of just one dollar (₱50). Ready to learn all the details? Let’s dive into why this $1 Timex watch is the event of the year!
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About This Incredible Deal:
When and Where to Get It:
Mark November 16, 2024 on your calendar, because this is one deal you don’t want to miss. Starting at 10 a.m. sharp, the Timex Shop on Level 2, Main Mall at SM Mall of Asia, Metro Manila will be offering just 100 of these $1 watches on a first-come, first-served basis. So, set your alarms, lace up your comfy shoes, and get ready for a line—it’s going to be one exciting day for watch fans and collectors alike!
Why It Matters:
Timex is revisiting history with this watch, inspired by the brand’s legendary Yankee pocket watch—the “watch that made the dollar famous.” This release isn’t just about scoring a deal; it’s about owning a piece of Timex’s heritage, a symbol of over a century of watchmaking expertise and timeless design. Launched originally in 1854, Timex has spent 170 years creating timepieces that blend durability, style, and affordability, making this $1 anniversary edition a true nod to their past.
What Makes This $1 Watch So Special?
Elegant Dial Design: The watch’s dial gleams with a glossy ice-white finish, proudly displaying the exclusive 170th Anniversary Edition logo. With 3D Roman numerals and a convenient day and date window, it brings a classic look with all the modern functionality fans expect from Timex.
Premium Leather Strap: A rich English Cordovan brown leather strap with quick-release spring bars completes this watch, adding a premium touch that makes it feel like more than a mere $1 deal. This strap pairs elegance with practicality, making it easy to switch styles.
Engraved Case Back: Flip the watch over, and you’ll see the engraved case back, which has been beautifully brushed to give the timepiece an artisanal feel. This little detail sets this watch apart as a limited-edition piece.
The Big Reveal: Timex’s 170th Anniversary Celebration at Gallio Events Hall
Earlier this month, Timex kicked off their 170th anniversary with a grand event, A Journey in Time, held at Gallio Events Hall in Paranaque City. The celebration featured highlights of Timex’s storied history, from its origins as the Waterbury Clock Company to its modern-day status as a global watch leader. Timex celebrated with fans, honoring those who’ve made the brand a part of their lives—especially through the “Oldest Timex Watch” contest, where ten proud owners shared their stories of how their Timex watches have journeyed with them through milestones and memories.
Paulo Santos, Timex Philippines Marketing Director, expressed the brand’s gratitude: “We’re thrilled to honor our past and invite everyone to own a piece of Timex history. This $1 watch isn’t just a celebration—it’s our way of thanking our loyal customers for being a part of our journey for 170 years.”
Honoring the Past, Looking to the Future
This $1 limited-edition release is part of a larger lineup that highlights Timex’s commitment to both tradition and innovation. Alongside the Waterbury, Timex unveiled new editions of beloved collections, including:
- Marlin – Marlin is 1960s cool. It delivers substance and style in equal measure, with unwavering swagger.
- The Waterbury –The Waterbury is the quintessential expression of Timex watchmaking, combining classic timepieces with American sensibility while putting value—a fundamental part of any Timex watch—at its heart. This franchise balances Timex’s rich past with its pioneering spirit, always respecting what has come before while looking boldly to the future.
- Expedition – The Expedition collection offers enthusiasts watches that meet their love of exploration and the outdoors. Combining a casual outdoor/military aesthetic that fits a rugged lifestyle, high-quality components that are good for the environment, and performance features that are built for the long haul, this collection can withstand the elements adventure after adventure.
- Deepwater – Merging resilience and elegance with crucial functions for underwater pursuits, our Deepwater Reef 200 is expertly engineered to venture deeper.
- Q Timex – When the quartz crisis hit the watchmaking world in the ’70s, Timex leveraged this upheaval to embrace this technological change and create a full range of quartz watches. Born of a great pivot, this collection showcases Timex’s flexibility and agility, highlighting its ability to turn crisis to triumph. Today’s Timex Q collection started with the launch of the much-loved 1979 reissue, soon followed by several new colorways, design refreshes, updates and additional reissues within the original Q line.
- Cavatina – In 1959, Timex launched its first collection designed exclusively for women, marking a pivotal moment that transformed watches from cherished heirlooms to must-have fashion accessories. Now, we’re revisiting this iconic era, blending the nostalgia of our past with the style of today with our newly redesigned Cavatina.
- Weekender – Slipping on a Timex Weekender can make any day feel like a Saturday. We’re bringing a fresh burst of energy to this beloved timepiece with elevated details, like a sleek new case and crown design and a fun assortment of fabric and leather straps that keep things comfortable, casual, and cool.
Timex has long collaborated with innovative businesses, designers, and personalities to produce one-of-a-kind timepieces that celebrate innovation and style while reaching out to new audiences.
- Timex x Fortnite – Following their successful collaboration on the Fortnite Creative Mode experience “Race Against TimeX,” Timex and Fortnite are teaming up once again to unveil the first of several Timex x Fortnite product collections.
- Timex x Jacquie Aiche – Bring power to the present moment with the Timex x Jacquie Aiche collection, designed to make your spirit shine. Throughout this collection, we’ve reimagined our timeless Timex Legacy through the ethereal lens of fine jewelry designer Jacquie Aiche.
- Timex x Peanuts – Since 1950, Snoopy and the rest of Charles Schulz’s iconic Peanuts characters have graced newspaper pages across the nation. And for almost as long, the gang has teamed up with Timex for special-edition watches, bringing a playfulness to the wrist like few brands can.
- Timex x Ironman – Our Timex® Ironman® watches were made to keep up with you. This undisputed favorite in sport watches crosses nearly every finish line in the world. Built to be lightweight, comfortable, durable, and functional, many styles feature the iconic five-button design that gives the wearer direct access to all timers, alarms, and of course our INDIGLO® night-light.
- Timex x UFC – Every so often in history, two legendary rebels align. They embody a shared resilience, an iconic authenticity, and a pursuit of indestructible greatness.
And when these two innovative forces come together…anything is possible. The Timex UFC collection is expertly engineered for excellence, setting
world-class standards in durability and ensuring precision when every second on the clock counts.
Timex also introduced collaborations with global icons, including Fortnite, Jacquie Aiche, Peanuts, Ironman, and UFC, making sure there’s a Timex style for every personality and passion.
So, Who’s Ready to Own a Piece of History?
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a newcomer to Timex, this $1 watch is the perfect way to celebrate 170 years of quality, style, and history. But with just 100 units available in Manila, you’ll need to act fast. Get ready to feel the thrill, the nostalgia, and yes—the pride of owning a piece of this iconic brand for just a dollar.
Timex is about to make watch history once again. Will you be part of it?
