American Watch Brand TIMEX Reissues Highly Popular 70s Legendary Model as "Q TIMEX Red Vega Reissue"
TIMEX, America's No.1 watch brand, is reissuing the "Q TIMEX Red Vega Reissue," a highly popular legendary model from the 1970s. Known for being worn by a protagonist in a 90s crime-action masterpiece and difficult to obtain in the vintage market, this model will be released on May 22, 2026.
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UENI TRADING CO., LTD. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Mitsuyoshi Miyakami), the Japanese importer for "TIMEX," America's No.1 watch brand, will launch the new "Q TIMEX Red Vega Reissue" from the "Q TIMEX" series on Friday, May 22, 2026. Pre-orders will begin on the official website from 10:00 AM on Monday, May 1.
Launch Date: May 22, 2026 | Official Website Pre-order Start: May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
Since its founding in 1854, TIMEX has delivered innovative and accessible watches to the world. Among its history, the quartz model that appeared in the late 1970s has been reissued as "Q TIMEX" in modern times and has received enthusiastic support from watch enthusiasts worldwide.
The "Q TIMEX Red Vega Reissue" being reissued this time is based on the original model born in 1978. This model is known for adorning the wrist of the central character in a 90s crime-action masterpiece that redefined film history, and has long been passed down as a "phantom model" difficult to obtain in the vintage market.
An intricately intertwined ensemble drama, a thrilling dialogue play, and an ominous yet somewhat humorous atmosphere. The roots of this "Q TIMEX Red Vega Reissue" lie precisely on the wrist of the lead actor, who was the heart of that work.
The aesthetic of outlaws dressed in black suits, walking the boundary between ordinary and extraordinary. What added a striking accent to their hardboiled style was this "Red Marble" dial.
The greatest feature of this work is the captivating "Red Marble" dial and the cut glass that enhances its beauty. A deep red, symbolizing the moment sparks fly in the pitch black darkness or the complex human dramas intertwining. Originally, the dial design imitated a natural marble pattern, where no two are alike, and it beautifully refracts through the geometrically cut glass, showcasing an artistic presence unique to that moment.
The case adopts sustainable "recycled stainless steel." The exquisite 38mm size accommodates a wide range of styles from classic to casual, and its presence peeking from the cuff boldly asserts the wearer's individuality. Furthermore, combining it with a crocodile-embossed leather strap exudes an adult sensuality and aesthetic.
## Product Overview
Q TIMEX Red Vega Reissue
- Model number: TW2Y55700
- Price: 33,000 JPY (tax included) / 30,000 JPY (tax excluded)
- Release date: Friday, May 22, 2026
- Official website pre-order start date: Monday, May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
### «Main Specifications»
- Movement: Quartz
- Case: Stainless steel (38mm diameter / 22mm lug width)
- Strap: Leather strap (crocodile embossed)
- Dial: Red marble pattern
- Water resistance: 5 ATM
- Day/Date display, Luminous (hands, indices)
## What is TIMEX?
Celebrating its 170th anniversary in 2024, TIMEX is a global casual watch brand founded in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA, in 1854.
It has created numerous innovative technologies and designs in addition to products, including the "Yankee" pocket watch, which sold 40 million units in 20 years after its release in the 1890s, the world's first "Mickey Mouse Watch" (1933), the "Ironman® Watch" (1986) which is considered a landmark in sports watches, and the world's first full-dial illumination function "Indiglo® Night-Light" (1992).
In recent years, it has gained popularity through collaborations with domestic and international select shops and renowned brands.
TIMEX Official Website: https://www.timexwatch.jp/
Launch Date: May 22, 2026 | Official Website Pre-order Start: May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
Since its founding in 1854, TIMEX has delivered innovative and accessible watches to the world. Among its history, the quartz model that appeared in the late 1970s has been reissued as "Q TIMEX" in modern times and has received enthusiastic support from watch enthusiasts worldwide.
The "Q TIMEX Red Vega Reissue" being reissued this time is based on the original model born in 1978. This model is known for adorning the wrist of the central character in a 90s crime-action masterpiece that redefined film history, and has long been passed down as a "phantom model" difficult to obtain in the vintage market.
An intricately intertwined ensemble drama, a thrilling dialogue play, and an ominous yet somewhat humorous atmosphere. The roots of this "Q TIMEX Red Vega Reissue" lie precisely on the wrist of the lead actor, who was the heart of that work.
The aesthetic of outlaws dressed in black suits, walking the boundary between ordinary and extraordinary. What added a striking accent to their hardboiled style was this "Red Marble" dial.
The greatest feature of this work is the captivating "Red Marble" dial and the cut glass that enhances its beauty. A deep red, symbolizing the moment sparks fly in the pitch black darkness or the complex human dramas intertwining. Originally, the dial design imitated a natural marble pattern, where no two are alike, and it beautifully refracts through the geometrically cut glass, showcasing an artistic presence unique to that moment.
The case adopts sustainable "recycled stainless steel." The exquisite 38mm size accommodates a wide range of styles from classic to casual, and its presence peeking from the cuff boldly asserts the wearer's individuality. Furthermore, combining it with a crocodile-embossed leather strap exudes an adult sensuality and aesthetic.
## Product Overview
Q TIMEX Red Vega Reissue
- Model number: TW2Y55700
- Price: 33,000 JPY (tax included) / 30,000 JPY (tax excluded)
- Release date: Friday, May 22, 2026
- Official website pre-order start date: Monday, May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
### «Main Specifications»
- Movement: Quartz
- Case: Stainless steel (38mm diameter / 22mm lug width)
- Strap: Leather strap (crocodile embossed)
- Dial: Red marble pattern
- Water resistance: 5 ATM
- Day/Date display, Luminous (hands, indices)
## What is TIMEX?
Celebrating its 170th anniversary in 2024, TIMEX is a global casual watch brand founded in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA, in 1854.
It has created numerous innovative technologies and designs in addition to products, including the "Yankee" pocket watch, which sold 40 million units in 20 years after its release in the 1890s, the world's first "Mickey Mouse Watch" (1933), the "Ironman® Watch" (1986) which is considered a landmark in sports watches, and the world's first full-dial illumination function "Indiglo® Night-Light" (1992).
In recent years, it has gained popularity through collaborations with domestic and international select shops and renowned brands.
TIMEX Official Website: https://www.timexwatch.jp/