At this point, a seasonal Timex and Noah release is more of an expectation than a surprise. The duo have been collaborating on watches since 2024, when their first launch — a Cartier-inspired Sun and Moon Watch — broke the menswear side of the internet.
Half-a-dozen idiosyncratic references and reissues later, the partnership is still going strong; if anything, the latest refernce might be the pair’s most unique yet.
Launched this morning, the Noah x Timex Boatswain Watch adds something entirely new to the lineup of ultra-affordable (and highly coveted) timepieces: a subtle, understated dress watch with a vintage-inspired oval case yanked straight out of the 1960s.
Despite its maritime-worthy mantle — the name is a reference to the ranking officer of a vessel — the Boatswain is much more akin to a cocktail number than a proper seafaring diver. Dressier than the military-inspired MK1 Anchor watch the duo dropped this summer, the watch swaps nautical theming for a cleaner, more agnostic take on the daily driver.
Unlike many of the partnership’s previous installations, the new timepiece leans on an oval dial, as opposed to the Tank-esque rectangular silhouette featured on many the past collabs, including the ultra-popular moon phase releases. (Coincidentally, last year’s lighthouse-graphic release featured a similar shape.)
Clocking in at a relatively dainty 31 x 35mm, the Boatswain’s charming ellipsoidal case has been widely compared to the Ellipse, a beloved retro release from Patek Philippe, a resemblance further buoyed by an eggshell dial, minimalist-leaning detailing, Roman numeral indices and a simple leather strap.
That being said, it’s most likely far more durable; with a 30-meter water resistance and a stainless steel case and unflappable quartz movement, its primed to hold up under everyday wear. Not all of the nautical nods are entirely absent, either — close inspection reveals that the inner minute track is designed to emulated a coiled ship rope.
The Noah x Timex Boatswain Watch is available in both a brown-on-stainless-steel and black-on-gold leather strap. Like previous launches, the watch retails for just $228, making it the perfect entry point for everyday collectors. Unfortunately, it’s already sold-out, with no news about a potential restock as of yet. Stay tuned.
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