Timex adds three new Q Chronograph watches with retro racing dials
Timex has expanded its Q Chronograph lineup with three new 40mm watches that lean hard into 1970s racing aesthetics — and they're already in stock. The new models arrive just a month after Timex launched three fresh Q Continental Chronographs in August 2026, signalling a push to dominate the sub-£250 quartz chronograph space before year's end.
The look
All three share the same 40mm stainless steel case with a mix of satin and polished finishing, a domed acrylic crystal, and a black tachymeter bezel. The dials are where they diverge: a cream face with a brown bezel on a brown leather strap (TW2Y88700), an ice-blue dial with a black bezel on a steel bracelet (TW2Y88600), and a dark green dial with a matching green bezel on a steel bracelet (TW2Y88500). Luminous hands and markers are standard across the range.
The Q Timex Chronograph in ice-blue and dark green with stainless steel bracelets.
The quartz chronograph movement covers the expected bases — a 60-minute subdial, 1/10-second timing, and a 24-hour display. A date window sits at the 4:30 position. Water resistance is rated to 50 metres (5 ATM), enough for rain and accidental splashes. The caseback includes Timex's quick-change battery door, a practical touch that lets you swap the cell at home without tools.
The leather strap on the cream model is sourced from a Leather Working Group-certified tannery, a nod to sustainability that's become increasingly common at this price point.
The price
In the UK, the leather strap version retails at £205 and the steel bracelet models at £230, per the Timex UK official site. US pricing sits at $229 for the leather strap and $239 for steel bracelet variants. All three models are available now directly from Timex.
The competition
At this price, the Q Chronograph goes up against Seiko, Citizen, and Bulova — brands that occupy a similar retro-sport niche with both quartz and automatic options. The Timex pitch is straightforward: vintage dial design, reliable quartz accuracy, and a case size (40mm) that works on most wrists, all for under $250. Notebookcheck notes the rapid back-to-back launches suggest Timex is building out the Q family aggressively rather than treating each drop as a standalone event. If you've been waiting for a green or blue-dialled chronograph under £230, this is a straightforward option to consider.
