Ueni Trading, the exclusive distributor in Japan of the American watch brand TIMEX, which celebrates its 170th anniversary this year, will release the Japan limited edition model “IRONMAN 8-LAP METAL” on Friday, November 22.
The gold standard of sports watches has been upgraded to stainless steel to match the wrist of an adult
One of the epochs not only in Timex but also in the history of watches is the IRONMAN 8-LAP, which was born in 1986.
It broke the stereotype of digital watches, which were dominated by “pitch black” at the time, and even achieved 100m water resistance while equipped with an 8-lap memory function with a front button.
There are countless anecdotes that can be told, such as the story of the Iron Man watch worn by the president of the United States, the story of how NASA astronauts actually wore it in space, and the story of how it became the basis for a model jointly developed with Microsoft.
The latest metal version of IRONMAN 8-LAP METAL was born from a conversation between the designers at the time and the Timex headquarters in the wake of the reissue of the original model in 1986, which was realized as a project in Japan.
While retaining the design and operability of the masterpiece, the case, top ring and pushers have all been upgraded to stainless steel.
In order to guarantee waterproofness, the molds for the case and parts were remade from scratch, and the structure of the back cover was also revamped for this model.
The case and top ring are carefully finished while switching between matte and polished, and you can enjoy a different expression every time you look at it due to the refraction of light.
There are three colors to be developed.
The color of gold is neither yellow gold nor pink gold, but an exquisite calm tone.
The silver-colored SS (stainless steel) model has a more prominent glossy front pusher and harmonizes with a variety of styles.
The black bracelet is a seven-strand bracelet that is supple and comfortable to wear, and features a contrast between the glossy polish and the matte finish.
The size is easy to adjust, so it is suitable as a gift.
Overview of IRONMAN 8-LAP METAL
TW5M66600 (Gold)
Price: ¥52,800 (tax included)
TW5M66700 (SS = Silver)
Price: ¥52,800 (tax included)
TW5M66500 (Black)
Price: ¥58,300 (tax included)
Release date: November 22
Booking start date: October 25
Main Specifications
Quartz / 39mm W, 11mm Thickness / 100m Water Resistance / Chronograph / 8 Lap Memory / Alarm / Timer / Indiglo Night Light / SS Case & Top Ring
Related Information
https://www.timexwatch.jp/
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