Retro classic evolves into metal! TIMEX LAUNCHES IRONMAN® 8-LAP METAL. |. Press release from Owiny Trading Co., Ltd.

Ueni Trading Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Mitsuki Miyakami) is the sole Japanese distributor of the American watch brand TIMEX, which this year celebrated its 170th anniversary ® 8-LAP METAL (Ironman® 8 Lap Metal)” will be released on Friday, November 22nd.

Although there are many masterpieces, the IRONMAN® 8-LAP, born in 1986, is called one of the eras not only in Timex but also in watch history.

At the time, it broke the stereotype of digital watches that were mostly pure black, and was also water-resistant to 100 meters, with front buttons and an 8-cycle memory function.​

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There are stories that the President of the United States has worn it, that NASA astronauts have actually worn Iron Man® series watches in space, and that it was the basis for a model co-developed with Microsoft. There are so many stories that could be told.

The latest metal model, the IRONMAN® 8-LAP METAL, was created as a result of conversations between designers at the time and within Timex headquarters, after a reproduction of the original 1986 model was planned in Japan.

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While maintaining the classic design and operability, the case, top ring and pushers have been upgraded to stainless steel.

To ensure water resistance, the case molds and parts were remanufactured from scratch, and the caseback structure was also redesigned for this model.​

The case and top ring are carefully finished with a combination of matte and polished finishes, allowing you to enjoy a different expression every time you look at it due to the refraction of light.

There are 3 colors available.

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The gold color is a calm color, the silver color is easy to coordinate with a variety of styles, and the bracelet is also a black color with an emphasis on the metal.

■Gold color model

The gold color is not yellow gold or rose gold, but it has a wonderful calm tone.

SS model (silver color).

The silver-coloured SS (stainless steel) model has a shiny front pusher that stands out and matches a variety of styles.

Black color model

The black bracelet is a seven-piece bracelet, which is flexible and comfortable to wear, featuring a contrast between a shiny and matte finish. It is easy to adjust the size, so it is also suitable as a gift.

≪Release overview≫

IRONMAN® 8-LAP METAL

TW5M66600 (Gold) 48,000 JPY (excluding tax) 52,800 JPY (excluding tax)

TW5M66700 (SS=Silver) 48,000 JPY (excluding tax) 52,800 JPY (including tax)

TW5M66500 (Black) JPY 53,000 (tax included) JPY 58,300 (tax included)

Release date: November 22

Booking start date: October 25

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<المواصفات الرئيسية>

Quartz / 39mm wide, 11mm thick / 100m water resistant / chronograph / 8 cycle memory / alarm / timer / indigo night light / SS case and top ring

About Timex

Timex is a global casual watch brand founded in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA in 1854 and will celebrate its 170th anniversary in 2024.

In the 1890s, he released the Yankee Pocket Watch, which sold 40 million units in 20 years and was said to have made the dollar famous, followed by the world's first Mickey Mouse watch with Disney in 1933, and a Mickey Mouse watch in 1986. We offer technologies and designs Innovative yet affordable, like the Ironman® 8 Lap, said to be the “gold standard in sports watches,” and Data Link, created in collaboration with Microsoft in 1994 and used by NASA to wirelessly transmit and receive data, we continue to produce many more products.

In recent years, it has gained popularity through cooperation with selected stores and famous brands domestically and internationally.