2025 Timex Standard Sub-Second 40mm '1815' TW2V71400
Ref: TW2V71400
Specification
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Like-New
Box & Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold with its original Timex box and paperwork. It comes paired with its original Timex 20mm leather strap with a signed polished buckle. The watch is from circa. 2025 and is in like-new condition, as you can see. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.
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The Watch
Here, we have a 2025 Timex Standard Sub-Second '1815' TW2V71400 with a 40mm polished silver-toned low-lead brass (LLB) round case that curves over your wrist, thanks to the curved lugs. The bowl-shaped flanks lead to a lug-to-lug length of 48.5mm and a case thickness of 10mm, ensuring a comfortable fit. On the right side, there is a coin-edged push/pull crown. The polished silver-toned brass bezel holds a mineral crystal above a vertically brushed silver dial. An outer minute track has thick black markers surrounding black Arabic numerals marking the hours; this striking configuration reminds us of the iconic A. Lange and Sohne 1815. Slim black stick hands sit above a recessed sunburst silver sub-seconds with a concentric circular pattern; at 12, we have the Timex motif completing this distinctive dress watch. On the reverse, a snap-on solid stainless steel case back etched with the details of the watch around its edge and the world globe showing the Northern Hemisphere and proudly stating “Designed and Engineered by Timex”, inside a Quartz movement. It comes paired with its original Timex 20mm leather strap with a signed polished buckle. This watch is sold with its original Timex box and paperwork.
Personal Note
If you are in the market for an affordable and great watch, Timex will always have you covered. This Timex Standard Sub-Second 40mm I have affectionately nicknamed the '1815' due to its design looking similar to the A. Lange & Sohne 1815, whilst vastly different in every way, this is still 166x less expensive than your cheapest 1815. I would not hesitate to add this great watch to your collection today!
The Brand
In 1854, the establishment of the Waterbury Clock Company emerged as a significant player in the horology industry. This company was at the forefront of clock and watch manufacturing, leading the way with groundbreaking innovations that included the use of brass gearing and modern assembly techniques, which greatly enhanced production efficiency and quality. The company's narrative took a dramatic turn during World War II when it was acquired by two Norwegian industrialists. Thomas Olsen, who was the owner of Fred. Olsen Shipping Co., along with Joakim Lehmkuhl. They fled Norway in 1940, alongside their families and a group of engineers escaping from the Nazis, finding refuge in America. This pivotal moment led to a strategic pivot for the company, as it transitioned towards producing fuse timers and precision components for the American military, adopting the new name United States Time Corporation. In 1941, the company adopted yet another name that would become synonymous with reliable timekeeping: Timex. Its headquarters are strategically located in Middlebury, Connecticut, USA. A remarkable milestone in Timex’s history occurred in 1933 with the introduction of the iconic Mickey Mouse watch. This whimsical timepiece captivated children worldwide and achieved remarkable sales of 2 million units. The 1950s marked the debut of the original Marlin watches, which quickly garnered acclaim for their design and functionality. Fast-forward to 1972, when Timex made a groundbreaking technological leap with the release of their first quartz watch, the Q-Timex. In 1984, Timex launched the Ironman, recognised as the world's first sports watch tailored for athletic enthusiasts. A significant advancement in user experience came in 1992 with the introduction of the Indiglo night light, a feature that revolutionised how people interacted with their watches in low-light conditions. In 1993, Timex rekindled its collaboration with Disney, creating the charming Disney Classics Collection, a line of character-themed watches that delighted fans of all ages. In 2007, Timex Group B.V., a Dutch holding company, made a strategic acquisition by purchasing the renowned Italian design studio Giorgio Galli Design Lab. The following year, in 2008, the company was fully integrated into Timex Group B.V. and was rebranded as Timex Group USA. Today, Timex continues to thrive, with its products being manufactured in the Far East and Switzerland, reflecting a blend of tradition and modernity in the world of timekeeping.