![]() It has bumps at each city pair that should give it excellent grip. The main attraction is the oversized rotating city bezel. (In my experience, Timex straps are far better than the watch prices would lead you to expect). The watch gets 50 meters of water resistance and is fitted with a black leather strap. The crown is small enough to cause me concern for how easy it is to grip and operate. The case has polished sides with a circular brushed top and lugs. ![]() The chunky barrel case measures 39mm in diameter, and based on its shape and short, stubby lugs, you’re going to get every single millimeter in full. Clearly at least one of them did, and that’s the inspiration here. From what I can tell, the Model 41 was an electric movement that was featured in a number of models, all of which included a date, but not all of which would have had a city bezel. ![]() The World Time 1972’s design is taken from a 1972 Timex simple called the Model 41. With the new Timex World Time 1972 Reissue, though, the brand may have been a bit hasty. Whether it’s a chrono, a simple handwound 3-hander, or even j ust a crazy dial, Timex continues to kill it when it comes to this niche of watchmaking. Timex has established itself as one of the best and most successful brands at digging into its archives and finding quirky, cool models to bring back to life. Masters of the (Quartz) Universe and Rulers of the Affordable Vintage Reissue, Timex has quietly introduced a vintage-inspired quartz world timer that can be had for under $200.
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