Timex has long had a relationship with Todd Snyder, putting interesting finishes and dial designs on their lineup. They’ve done a MK1 before (which we reviewed here), and now they’re back with one that’s a bit more of a yin-and-yang treatment. Meet the Timex x Todd Snyder MK-1 “Black + White”.
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The question that the Timex x Todd Snyder MK-1 “Black + White” looks to be answering is “how do you make a military-inspired watch interesting to a wider audience?” Sure, you’ve got the classic field watch look in terms of dial layout and high contrast of numerals against the dial, as well as a ballistic nylon strap between the lugs.
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Rather than doing things up in a classic black dial (to keep glare down on a mission, originally) you’ve got a dial that’s half black and half white. It certainly makes a statement all on it’s own, without particularly screaming at you that it’s a military watch. What we find particularly intriguing is the Indiglo backlight. The white half of the dial should light up in that blue-green hue, but we’re unsure if the black side will just be dimmer, or if they printed it dark enough so that just the numerals light up on that side.
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Either way, it should be plenty interesting, especially once you add in the luminous handset. Want to pick up one of these $138 watches? Don’t head to Timex – instead, they’re available only through toddsnyder.com
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Tech Specs
- Case Width: 40 mm
- Case Material: Stainless Steel
- Band Color: Black
- Buckle/Clasp: Buckle
- Case Color: Stainless Steel
- Case Finish: Brushed/Polished
- Case Shape: Round
- Case Size: Full Size
- Crystal/Lens: Acrylic Crystal
- Dial Color: Black + White
- Dial Markings: Markers (Full)
- Luminant Hands
- Watch Movement: Quartz Movement
- Water Resistance: 50 meters
- Case Height: 13.5 mm
- Strap and Lug Width: 20 mm
- Style Number TW2V49600J-BK01
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