When two brands you trust team up, you hope for something more than just hype. That’s exactly what you’re getting with the new James Brand × Timex Automatic GMT watch. It’s not an over-the-top collab—it’s thoughtful, refined, and built to wear every day.
At the heart of this timepiece is the Miyota 9075 “true” GMT automatic movement, meaning you’re getting a mechanical calibre that genuinely handles a second time zone rather than just mimicking one. The hour hand can shift independently and the rotating bezel gives you a chance at a third zone on the fly. The case comes in a 41 mm sand-blasted stainless steel build that strikes a balance between presence and wearability.
What really sets this version of the James Brand × Timex Automatic GMT apart is the “Nocturne” finish: dial and crown inlays in forged carbon fibre, a deep dark base with subtle textures, carefully executed so you aren’t blinded by flash but still get something premium. Practical touches matter too—200 m of water resistance, sapphire crystal, and C3 Super-LumiNova on the hands and markers.
It’s a limited run of 1,000 individually-numbered pieces, reinforcing the idea that this isn’t just “another watch drop” but something built with intention.
If you’re looking for a travel-ready timepiece that doesn’t scream “watch collab” but brings solid specs, clean aesthetics and heritage behind it, this might be one to keep your eye on.
Price: $749
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