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Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date watch with a blue sunray dial, gold-tone hands, and a black leather strap, displayed against a dark background with a subtle spotlight effect.
Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date watch with a blue sunray dial, gold-tone hands, and a black leather strap, displayed against a dark background with a subtle spotlight effect.

Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date

37.5mm Leather Strap Watch
Sustainable

Stainless Steel Watch Case

Quick-Release Leather Strap

Day & Date Window

£170.00
£170.00 £170.00
Product User ManualPDF
Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date watch standing upright on a blue surface with black dominoes, showcasing its polished case, blue dial, and gold-tone crown and markers.
Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date watch worn on the wrist, showing the blue dial, gold-tone details, and black leather strap against a dark sleeve.
  • Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date watch with a blue sunray dial, gold-tone hands, and a black leather strap, displayed against a dark background with a subtle spotlight effect.
  • Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date watch standing upright on a blue surface with black dominoes, showcasing its polished case, blue dial, and gold-tone crown and markers.
  • Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date watch worn on the wrist, showing the blue dial, gold-tone details, and black leather strap against a dark sleeve.
  • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Primary Image
  • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Primary Wrist Image
    Case Diameter is 37.5 mm
  • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Profile Image
    Crafted of tarnish-free stainless steel, the case is designed to withstand everyday wear while retaining its shine.
  • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Strap Image
    There are no tools required to remove the spring bars that attach the leather strap to the case. Refresh your look in seconds with endless strap options.
  • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Caseback Image
    A quartz analog movement is powered by a battery. Quartz movements are highly accurate, capable of keeping time to within milliseconds per day.
  • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Caseback with Attachment Image
  • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Campaign Key Silhouettes (Beauty shots) Image
  • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Collab Additional Image
    • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Primary Image
    • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Primary Wrist Image
      Case Diameter is 37.5 mm
    • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Profile Image
      Crafted of tarnish-free stainless steel, the case is designed to withstand everyday wear while retaining its shine.
    • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Strap Image
      There are no tools required to remove the spring bars that attach the leather strap to the case. Refresh your look in seconds with endless strap options.
    • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Caseback Image
      A quartz analog movement is powered by a battery. Quartz movements are highly accurate, capable of keeping time to within milliseconds per day.
    • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Caseback with Attachment Image
    • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Campaign Key Silhouettes (Beauty shots) Image
    • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Collab Additional Image

      Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date

      37.5mm Leather Strap Watch
      Sustainable

      Stainless Steel Watch Case

      Quick-Release Leather Strap

      Day & Date Window

      £170.00
      £170.00 £170.00
      Product User ManualPDF
      TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Primary Image
      Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date
      37.5mm Leather Strap Watch
      • Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date watch standing upright on a blue surface with black dominoes, showcasing its polished case, blue dial, and gold-tone crown and markers.
      • Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date watch worn on the wrist, showing the blue dial, gold-tone details, and black leather strap against a dark sleeve.
      • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Primary Image
      • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Primary Wrist Image
        Case Diameter is 37.5 mm
        •
      • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Profile Image
        Crafted of tarnish-free stainless steel, the case is designed to withstand everyday wear while retaining its shine.
        •
      • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Strap Image
        There are no tools required to remove the spring bars that attach the leather strap to the case. Refresh your look in seconds with endless strap options.
      • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Caseback Image
        A quartz analog movement is powered by a battery. Quartz movements are highly accurate, capable of keeping time to within milliseconds per day.
      • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Caseback with Attachment Image
      • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Campaign Key Silhouettes (Beauty shots) Image
      • TW2W44800 Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch Collab Additional Image

      Quartz Changed Everything

      Our Q Timex 1978 is presented in a 37mm recycled stainless-steel case and crafted with all the features that make our collection of Q Timex Reissue watches so beloved–a reliable quartz movement, hand-applied indices, period-correct domed acrylic crystal, day of the week and date window, and slim-yet-substantial retro case profile–but now with gold-tone accents, a brilliant blue sunray dial, and a glossy black crocodile patterned natural leather strap. This throwback dress watch draws upon California cool and an era of wristwatch design that changed everything.

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      Specifications

      Product ID

      TW2W44800

      Quartz Analog Movement

      A quartz analog movement is powered by a battery. Quartz movements are highly accurate, capable of keeping time to within milliseconds per day.

      Quartz Analog

      Engineered for Accuracy

      A quartz analog movement runs on a battery and keeps time with the steady vibration of a tiny crystal. It’s highly accurate, low-maintenance, and powers the hands with precise ticks.

      Stainless Steel Watch Case

      Crafted of tarnish-free stainless steel, the case is designed to withstand everyday wear while retaining its shine.

      • Case Diameter 37.5 mm
      • Case Height 13 mm
      • Case Material Stainless Steel
      • Case Color Stainless Steel
      • Case Finish Polished
      • Dial Color Blue
      • Dial Markings Markers (Full)
      • Battery Type SR626SW

      Quick-Release Leather Strap

      There are no tools required to remove the spring bars that attach the leather strap to the case. Refresh your look in seconds with endless strap options.

      • Band / Lug Width 20 mm
      • Band Material Leather
      • Band Color Black
      • Band Buckle Buckle

      Acrylic Crystal

      A lightweight plastic polymer with excellent impact resistance and a warm vintage appearance that can be easily polished to remove scuffs.

      Acrylic Crystal

      Highly impact-resistant

      Acrylic lens are a specialised form of plastic akin to Plexiglass and were commonly used in early to mid-20th century watches. It is a softer material that can be more prone to scratches but conversely is very shatter-resistant. Given its softness any scratches though can be buffed out. Acrylic lens are synonymous with vintage-inspired timepieces and thus can be found on our Marlin and Q Timex collections.

      Acrylic Crystal

      Highly impact-resistant

      Mineral Crystal

      Enhanced durability

      Sapphire Crystal

      Scratch-resistant

      Water Resistant to 50 Meters

      This watch is suitable for light swimming. It is not suitable for snorkelling, or poolside diving. To maintain water resistance, do not press any buttons while underwater.

      50m

      Water Resistance

      This watch is suitable for light swimming. It is not suitable for snorkelling, or poolside diving. To maintain water resistance, do not press any buttons while underwater.

      30m

      Light rain, sweat & splashes.

      50m

      Short swims.

      100m

      Swimming, snorkeling & surfing.

      200m

      Recreational scuba-diving.

      Day & Date Window

      The day date complication allows you to see the day of the week as well as the date, providing added functionality and sophistication.

      Features

      • Close-up of the Q Timex® 1978 Day/Date dial highlighting the deep blue sunray finish, gold-tone hands and indices, and the day/date display at 3 o’clock.

        Dial Details

        Bold '70s Style

        Illuminating the brilliant blue sunray dial is a gold-tone handset, matching gold-tone applied indices, and a date and date window beside 3 o'clock. Powering the watch is an ultra-precise quartz movement that stays true to the heritage of our '70s Q Timex.

        Icons of Vintage Innovation

        A curated lineup pulled from the Timex archives, reissued with period-correct details, and built to modern specs.
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        Tested beyond the edge

        Stylized illustration featuring a man standing confidently in front of a large Q Timex watch dial, with a city skyline and a speedboat cutting through water below. The dramatic comic-book style artwork evokes a retro, action-packed narrative, highlighting the Q Timex brand’s bold and adventurous spirit.
        Close-up product shot of a Q Timex chronograph watch resting on a red poker table. The watch features a black and gold tachymeter bezel, gold subdials, and pushers, paired with a dark leather strap. A stack of poker chips in the background hints at a theme of high-stakes style and sophistication.
        Black-and-white photo of a motorsport driver wearing vintage racing gear, including a helmet and gloves. The driver adjusts his helmet strap, while a bold chronograph Q Timex watch is visible on his wrist, suggesting a blend of timing precision and classic racing heritage.
        Monochrome image of a vintage racing car with the number 11 on the door, speeding along a blurred racetrack. The shot captures motion and energy, evoking the golden era of motorsports, aligning with the Q Timex racing chronograph theme.
        Monochrome image of a vintage racing car with the number 11 on the door, speeding along a blurred racetrack. The shot captures motion and energy, evoking the golden era of motorsports, aligning with the Q Timex racing chronograph theme.
        Portrait of a smiling man holding a vintage camera up to his face. He wears a silver Q Timex chronograph watch with a black dial and subdials, complementing the nostalgic theme. The relaxed, candid moment reflects timeless style and a love for classic craftsmanship.

        Launched during the quartz crisis of the '70s, the Q Timex collection was born of a great pivot and marks Timex’s most prolific era in design. It reflects the innovative styling that defined the decade, blending vintage elements with modern updates.

        • Our Promise for the Next 170 Years

          Since 1854, no other watchmaker has ever been able to match our ability to put a well-crafted watch on your wrist, while leaving money in your pocket. Every Timex is a testament to our legendary durability and value, and a reminder to make time yours.

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          Artistic depiction of a hand holding a clock with classical figures and architectural elements on a dark background

        • Crafted to Keep Our Planet Ticking

          We are proud pioneers in making timeless watches that are environmentally-friendly, beautifully crafted and can take a licking and keep on ticking.

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          A close-up of a deep green leaf, highlighting its intricate vein structure and surface texture. Water droplets are scattered across the leaf, enhancing the organic detail and creating a fresh, natural ambiance.
        Artistic depiction of a hand holding a clock with classical figures and architectural elements on a dark background
        A close-up of a deep green leaf, highlighting its intricate vein structure and surface texture. Water droplets are scattered across the leaf, enhancing the organic detail and creating a fresh, natural ambiance.