Times SSQ Digital Reissue is a faithful resurrection of one of the first Digital watches from Timex launched in 1975. I don’t know what is happening now, it seems like all brands revive something these days. Louis Vuitton with Monterey Model, Mido with their TV Big Date, now in Titanium and so on.
Seems like we experience a lack of watch designers? Or we are in that period in our society in which we crave retro stuff.
This reissue has modest modern touches and it retains its retro charm and original spirit. I’m hoping to see a new direction in digital watches and maybe Casio will revive their innovative watches from the 80’s and 90’s.
Design and Size of Timex SSQ
Timex SSQ Digital features a stainless steel case and bracelet, measuring 38 mm in diameter and 13 mm thickness. It is a comfortable size that respects the vintage dimension of the watches back then.
The watch has a blue acrylic mask over the digital display and unlike the original crown, this reissue uses two pushers positioned on the bezel sides.
Display and Functionality
It stays true to the original SSQ concept and has an always-on digital display with a 60 second counter. It delivers the essential digital time keeping. No chronograph or other function for this model.
It is designed to be maintenance free, does not have mechanical moving parts. Just a watch and zero worries. And I like that.
Movement and Durability
Timex SSQ Digital is powered by a reliable quartz movement and it has great accuracy, like all quartz watches. Water resistance is present as well, but only 50 meters which makes the watch ok for everyday wear, but don’t go near the pool.
Timex says the watch is dust resistant as well.
Availability and Pricing for Timex SSQ
Timex SSQ Digital was announced for sale in Japan starting October 17, 2025 and it’s priced around 28,600 Japanese yen (around $190) and the rumours says that this model will be available also in the United States later in the fall of 2025.
Timex says that this watch is positioned as a contemporary collector’s piece that taps into nostalgia while offering affordable, accessible specs.
I don’t know what to say , $190 seems a little too much for me. But maybe it’s just because I don’t really like simple quartz watches. I always want something different in them. Maybe a crazy design, or crazy functions like the Casios from the 80’s and 90’s .
More Info on Timex
| Feature | Details |
| Case Diameter | 38mm |
| Case Thickness | 13mm |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Crystal/Mask | Blue acrylic (digital screen cover) |
| Movement | Quartz digital (no mainspring or mechanical parts) |
| Display | Always-on digital, 60-second counter |
| Water Resistance | 50m (5 bar) |
| Bracelet | Matching stainless steel |
| Buttons | Two pushers on bezel (no crown) |
| Maintenance | Virtually maintenance-free |
| Release Date | October 17, 2025 (Japan, US fall availability) |
| Price | Approx. $190 USD / 28,600 JPY |
