Timex had a strong year in 2025. The brand leaned into what it does best, refining familiar models, revisiting its archive with more confidence, and delivering watches that felt well judged rather than overworked. These releases landed cleanly within Timex’s lineup and made sense for the people who actually buy the brand.
We didn’t get hands-on time with every watch here, but each one felt worth remembering. If you have been skimming announcements or assuming you already know the Timex playbook, these are five 2025 releases that deserve a closer look.
Timex Expedition Capstone
The Expedition has always been Timex’s most dependable field watch, often the first real watch people buy and the one that ends up getting used the hardest. The Expedition Capstone keeps that familiar identity but refines it in ways the line has needed for a while.
The 39mm case feels like the right correction, avoiding the bulky proportions that have held past Expeditions back. Its slim profile and brushed gunmetal finish give the watch a more considered look while still reading as purpose-built. The dial stays simple with large numerals, strong legibility, and a date at three o’clock.
Timex pairs it with a new silicone strap with quick-release spring bars, a small but meaningful upgrade for everyday wear. Inside is Timex’s standard quartz movement, which feels like the right call at this price. Check out our write-up here.
Timex SSQ Digital Reissue
Timex’s archive gets more interesting once you move past the familiar Marlins and Qs, and the return of the SSQ is a reminder of how bold the brand was in the early days of digital watches. Originally released in 1975, the Solid State Quartz leaned fully into the future, replacing hands with an always-on display and a distinctly unconventional case shape.
The reissue sticks closely to that original design. The 38mm stainless steel case keeps its trapezoidal profile, flanked by pushers instead of a crown, and the blue acrylic mask over the display feels pulled straight from a period ad. Nothing here has been softened or cleaned up to make it feel safer.
At just under $200, it lands squarely in impulse-buy territory for collectors drawn to early digital design. This is less about nostalgia and more about embracing the awkward optimism of quartz’s early years. Check out our write-up here.
Timex Atelier Marine M1a
A thousand-dollar Timex still takes a moment to process, and that hesitation is part of what makes the Marine M1a such a notable release. This is the first watch under Timex’s new Atelier label and the brand’s most serious step yet into Swiss-made, mechanical territory.
The Marine M1a is a 41mm automatic diver with a ceramic bezel, enamel dial, and a Swiss Catena SA100 movement finished with Geneva stripes and perlage. The design is restrained rather than flashy, with applied indices, a signed crown, and a skeletonized midcase that reveals more the longer you look.
Specs support the tool watch intent, with 200 meters of water resistance, a screw-down crown, and a sapphire crystal with triple AR coating. The bracelet includes Timex’s tool-free adjustable link system, with a rubber strap option available for a more casual wear. Even with solid execution, this is a clear gamble. The Marine M1a may not convert everyone, but it signals a level of confidence that is hard to ignore. Check out our write-up here.
Timex Marlin Quartz GMT
The Marlin has evolved far beyond its original role as a single mechanical reissue, and adding a GMT feels like a logical next step. The fact that it is quartz might give some collectors pause, but it also keeps the watch aligned with Timex’s focus on accessibility and everyday use.
This is the first GMT complication in the Marlin lineup, using a quartz caller-style movement that allows independent setting of the 24-hour hand. It is not a flyer GMT, but at $199 to $229, that feels like a fair trade-off. The familiar case remains unchanged, while the dial options lean into mid-century travel aesthetics without overdoing it.
This is not a hardcore travel watch, but it feels like a thoughtful expansion of the Marlin line, offering a useful complication at a price that stays true to Timex’s strengths. Check out our write-up here.
Timex 1995 Intrepid Reissue
The return of the Intrepid pulls from a more specific and less obvious part of Timex’s archive. Originally released in the mid-1990s as a sailing-focused sports watch, the Intrepid was built around legibility, durability, and Timex’s Indiglo system, which made it genuinely useful in low-light conditions.
The reissue stays faithful to that brief. The 46mm case is unapologetically large, paired with a high-contrast white dial, bold black markers, and a slide-rule bezel designed for nautical calculations. For most wearers, that bezel will be more novelty than necessity, but it gives the watch a clear sense of purpose.
With 200 meters of water resistance and the familiar Indiglo backlight, the Intrepid remains a capable sports watch at $199. It feels like Timex embracing a more idiosyncratic chapter of its past and letting the watch stand on its own terms. Check out our write-up here.
Not every Timex release in 2025 was meant to be a hit, but these felt like the ones that mattered. Together, they show a brand that understands its history, respects its audience, and knows how to keep things interesting without losing its footing. If you missed any of these the first time around, they are well worth another look.
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Michael Peñate is an American writer, photographer, and podcaster based in Seattle, Washington. His work typically focuses on the passage of time and the tools we use to connect with that very journey. From aviation to music and travel, his interests span a multitude of disciplines that often intersect with the world of watches – and the obsessive culture behind collecting them.