The Timex Q 1972 World Time retro travel watch returns with two new designs that are both an obvious homage to the golden age of aviation and a stealth weapon for anyone looking to travel on a shoestring but in style. For 199 $/€, it offers exactly what every modern nomad wants: elegance, utility, and a story on their wrist.
Do you remember the days when flying was more like dining at a fine restaurant than today's low-cost hunt for a seat? Timex remembers them – and now he's offering you a piece of that nostalgia for under $200. Q Timex 1972 World Time is a watch that looks like you found it in a display case JFK Terminal from 1972... except it's new and this time it works.
What do you get for $199? More than you think
World time without a PhD in geography
The watch uses an old-school, yet ingeniously simple system: a rotating bezel with 24 world cities. You align the local time, look where you're flying to – and voilà, you know the time there. No apps, no clouds, just you and your beautifully curved piece of metal.
A design that time forgot, but your Instagram won't
Geometric dial, meanwhile acrylic crystal and elegant 39 mm steel shell give this watch the look of someone who stole it from Don Draper. Available in two color combinations – blue-cream and khaki-black – with matching leather straps.
"Smart watch"? No, she's intelligent
No charging, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth required. All you need is basic arithmetic and a sense of style. The quartz movement will keep going as long as you keep going. Water resistant to 50 meters. Perfect for rain, travel, or… rain while traveling.
If you're not excited yet – here are the reasons why you will be
- Retro, but not kitschy
- Affordable, but not cheap
- Travel-friendly, but stress-free
- Unique, yet wearable every day
Still wondering if you need it?
If you've ever dreamed of a time when clocks measured more than seconds—they measured ages—then you know the answer. The Q Timex 1972 World Time is more than just a watch. It's a time capsule that shows you the world without having to change your SIM card.
Conclusion: All other classes seem boring after this one
For 199 dollars/euro This watch is your personal time machine – without batteries, without the cost of airline tickets, and with enough character to make anyone in the security line jealous.
Buy it. Put it on. And the next time someone asks, “Do you know what time it is in Tokyo?” just flick your wrist, smile, and say, “Sure, look at this.”
