Timex True Intentions watches add crystal bezels and enamel or stone dials

Timex True Intentions watches launch in the US

Timex has introduced two compact watches in its True Intentions collection with jewellery designer Jacquie Aiche, according to Notebookcheck. The Timex True Intentions watches appeared on the company's US store on 12 November and are built around a 24 mm case.

The release is the latest step in a partnership that began in December 2022. Notebookcheck reports that an earlier model linked to Legacy sold out in three hours, according to Timex. The new models are smaller than earlier models, including Legacy and Musings, which had 36 mm cases. That makes True Intentions a more compact version of the same design idea. Notebookcheck points to the US store as the place where the two watches went live.

Two models with enamel or malachite dials

The cheaper model is the TW6A15300, priced at $400. It has a black enamel dial and a case and bracelet in two-tone stainless steel. The higher-priced TW6A15400 costs $500 and uses a natural malachite dial instead. Its case and bracelet are fully gold-tone, and the crown has a black accent.

Malachite is a stone, so the pattern on each dial can be different. That makes the $500 model more variable in appearance than the enamel version. Both watches keep the same basic layout, with the dial design centred on Aiche's tribe eye motif. The two releases share the same case size. The black crown accent is listed for the malachite model.

Crystal markers and hand-set bezel stones

Both models use crystals as hour markers. Timex says another 28 crystals are set around the bezel, and each one is cut and placed by hand. The hands also have luminous fill, which can make them easier to read in dim light. The luminous fill is on the hands.

The crystal details give the watches a jewellery-like appearance. Notebookcheck says the design puts jewellery details first, with the stones and dial motif taking priority over a simple time display. The 28 bezel crystals are separate from the hour markers. Timex provides the hand-setting detail. The bezel setting is part of the jewellery look.

Compact case, quartz movement and water rating

The case is 24 mm wide, 34 mm from lug to lug and nine mm thick. It is paired with an 18 mm steel bracelet and a butterfly deployant clasp, which is a folding fastening. The complete watch weighs about 86 grams. The dial is protected by mineral glass. The bracelet is steel on both models. The nine mm thickness is listed with the other case measurements.

Inside is a quartz movement powered by an SR626SW cell. The movement is quartz rather than mechanical. Timex rates the watches for 30 metres of water resistance. The company says that rating covers hand-washing and splashes only. That means the watches are not described as suitable for swimming or bathing. The small case, mineral glass and limited water rating point to a dress watch rather than a sports model.

Price, availability and promotion status

The TW6A15300 is listed at $400, and the TW6A15400 is listed at $500. Both are available through the Timex US store. Timex has not confirmed whether the True Intentions release is a limited run. The prices are shown in US dollars. The only launch date given is 12 November. No other prices or currencies are mentioned.

The product pages mark both watches as excluded from promotions. That means sitewide discount codes are unlikely to lower the price. For buyers, the main choice is between the black enamel dial on the $400 model and the natural malachite dial on the $500 model. The malachite version also has a fully gold-tone finish, while the cheaper model uses two-tone stainless steel. The earlier collaboration sold out quickly, according to Timex, but the current release's stock level is not stated.