MK1 Watches

MK1 Watches

Back in 2016, we launched the Timex Archive Project to honor the pioneering craftsmen who brought timekeeping from the mantels of the top 1% to the wrists of people. It’s a capsule collection that’s inspired by our heritage, combining decades of standout watch design with the modern know-how we’ve acquired along the way. The MK1 mechanical watch collection is a direct embodiment of the values we’ve upheld since the beginning, and one of the no-nonsense, military-inspired throwbacks that stays true to the Timex archives.

Enhanced with a 20-jewel hand-wound movement, MK1 watches are an old-fashioned interpretation of our first Timex Camper watch from the 80’s. It’s a mechanical watch, so you’ll need to wind the crown until you feel a slight resistance—an act ideally performed at the same time each day to keep the mechanical watch continually running. Comfortable and reliable with just the right amount of heft, MK1 watches feature a two-piece fabric strap with quick-release spring bars so you can easily change your look without tools. If you’re a camper or outdoor enthusiast—or know someone who is—consider the MK1 watch and browse the full mechanical watch collection for the kind of quality timepieces that have become synonymous with time itself.

Suggested article(s): The Story of the MK1, Introducing Our Timex x YMC MK1™ Watch