Timex M79 Automatic

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Timex presents M79 Automatic, a brand new mechanical watch model inspired by the 1970’s Q Timex watch. In its name the letter M stands for mechanical and 79 refers to the year in which the particular Q Timex watch was released.

This 40mm, sports style automatic watch features a solid stainless steel case topped with a black (TW2U78300ZV) or a black-blue bi-color (TW2U295007U) unidirectional bezel and acrylic front glass. Its black dial features luminous hour-markings, large hour and minute hands embedded with luminescent material and a red centre-seconds hand. The watch also provides a day-date display at 3’ o clock.

Timex M79 Automatic watch (Reference TW2U78300)
Timex M79 Automatic watch (Reference TW2U78300)

Powering this timepiece is a 21 jewels MIYOTA automatic movement, which can be viewed through the exhibition case back. The watch comes with a woven stainless-steel bracelet. The M79 Automatic watch features a 40-hour power reserve, and is water resistant to 50m.

Suggested retail price of the M79 Automatic watch is £249.00 in UK and $279.00 in USA.

Now available to buy at Timex.co.uk and select retailers.

Technical details

Model: Timex M79 Automatic

Case
Material: Stainless Steel with uni-directional bezel
Shape: Round
Diameter: 40 mm
Height: 14.5 mm
Lug Width: 18 mm
Finish: Polished
Crystal/Lens: Acrylic
Water resistance: 50 meters

Dial
Black

Movement
Mechanical Automatic winding movement

Functions
Hour, minute and seconds
Day and date at 3 o’ clock

Bracelet
Stainless Steel
Buckle/Clasp: Clasp (Self-Adjust)

Retail price
£249.00