Timex adds new GMT24 and Marine M1a colourways
Timex refreshes its Swiss-made Atelier range with a red-and-blue GMT24 M1a and a deep-blue Marine M1a, priced from $950.
Timex has expanded its Swiss-made Atelier watch range with new colourways for the GMT24 M1a and Marine M1a. The latest models add a red-and-blue GMT bezel and a deep-blue automatic diver, with bracelet and black NBR rubber-strap versions available through Timex’s US store.
The GMT24 M1a
The new GMT24 M1a keeps the 40mm skeletonised stainless-steel case, curved sapphire crystal and Swiss-made Landeron 24 GMT automatic movement from the existing model. It has a 40-hour power reserve, a 100-metre water-resistance rating and an exhibition caseback. The red-and-blue 24-hour scale circles a polished black enamel dial, while a contrasting red GMT hand tracks a second time zone. A date window sits beside the 3 o’clock marker.
Timex lists the bracelet version, model TW6A20600, at $1,450. The black NBR strap version, TW6A20700, is priced at $1,350. Both retain the same core GMT specification, giving buyers a choice between a more traditional steel look and a lighter, sportier strap.
The Marine M1a
The Atelier Marine M1a receives a deep-blue colourway with a polished blue enamel dial, silver-tone hands and applied hour markers filled with Swiss LumiNova. Its 41mm stainless-steel case uses a black IP-coated middle case, a unidirectional bezel with a blue ceramic insert and a screw-down crown. Water resistance rises to 200 metres.
The Marine uses Timex’s Swiss-made Catena SA100 automatic movement, which operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour and provides a 36-hour power reserve. It is offered on a steel bracelet for $1,050 as model TW6A20400, or on a matching blue NBR rubber strap for $950 as model TW6A20500.
What it means
This is a colour and configuration refresh rather than a new movement platform. That is not necessarily a weakness: the GMT24 M1a adds a clearer travel-watch identity, while the Marine’s blue-and-black treatment gives the dive model a more purposeful look. The prices also make the strap variants the more accessible entry points, although buyers should still weigh them against the established Swiss automatic competition.
Our opinion
The GMT24 M1a is the more distinctive update, because the Pepsi-style bezel gives the Atelier line an immediately recognisable travel-watch character. The Marine M1a looks like the better fit for anyone who actually wants a robust everyday diver, but the GMT is the model that makes this refresh feel more than a routine colour swap. The important caveat is that neither watch changes the underlying proposition: these are premium mechanical watches for buyers who value the design and Swiss-made specification, not bargain alternatives.
Timex’s official store lists all four references in the US, with prices ranging from $950 to $1,450.