Timex revisits 1978 with a brown fumé day-date reissue

Timex's 1978 Day Date Fumé Reissue is a reminder of the flamboyant restraint of late-1970s watch design. Its 37 mm polished, gold-tone steel case curves around a brown dial that fades gradually towards its edges. Applied gold-tone batons, slim hands and the practical day-date aperture at three o’clock combine to create a period-correct look without turning the dial into a costume piece.

The reference TW2Y87200 uses a battery-powered quartz movement, not an automatic one. Timex specifies a 42 mm lug-to-lug span, a 13.5 mm case height and a brown crocodile-grain leather strap with quick-release bars. An acrylic crystal reinforces the vintage feel and can be polished if scratched. Listed at US$219 on the manufacturer’s US website, the reissue is a straightforward expression of material, colour and proportion.