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Timex Finally Gave This Cult Retro Watch the Update It Deserves

For the price, the 1995 Intrepid was a lot of watch. Maybe even too much.

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By Jack Seemer

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On paper, the Timex Intrepid had it all.

Released in 1995, the watch came with a highly legible case (backed by innovative Indiglo technology), slide-rule bezel for nautical distance calculations and affordable price tag, not to mention some celebrity clout.

One reportedly made its way into the collection of esteemed sailing enthusiast John F. Kennedy Jr.

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The Intrepid became a cult favorite in the 1990s after being spotted on the wrist of JFK Jr.
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That’s a lot of watch, especially by today’s standards. Perhaps even too much. Both the original, as well as a recent reissue, clocked in at a unapologetically bold 46mm, side to side.

In other words, the Intrepid was awesome on paper … but not on every wrist.

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A new collaboration sees the Intrepid shave off 10mm for a highly wearable reissue.
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One size fits all

Now, thanks to a collaboration between Timex, Foundwell and the female-forward watch platform Dimepiece, the Intrepid shrinks down to a highly wearable 36mm, welcoming all wrists to the ’90s-themed party.

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Unlike the 46mm original, the Timex Intrepid x Dimepiece Edition looks good on a variety of different wrists.
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While the new size is certainly the most pronounced alteration, it’s not the only one.

The dial of the Timex Intrepid x Dimepiece Edition swaps out bright white for vintage cream, with the teal Indiglo pusher at 9 o’clock making way for one colored bright purple.

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Size isn’t the only change. A new cream dial brings added contrast.
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The teal Indiglo pusher of the original makes way for one in purple.
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There’s also a cobranded caseback, featuring both the Timex and Dimepiece logos.

Like the original Intrepid, however, the new watch features 100 meters of water resistance, synthetic rubber strap and quartz movement.

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The caseback features the logos of both Timex and Dimepiece.
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One of the watch’s quirkiest features, a crown at 4 o’clock, remains.
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It also preserves one of its quirkiest attributes: a uniquely placed crown, found at 4 o’clock.

The Timex Intrepid x Dimepiece Edition costs $239 and is available for purchase from Timex, Dimepiece, Todd Snyder and End. Clothing.

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Timex Intrepid x Dimepiece Edition

Three decades after its release, the Intrepid shrinks to 36mm — a 10mm difference to the original case size — courtesy of a collaboration with the female-focused watch platform Dimepiece. The watch also receives a new cream dial, purple accents and a cobranded caseback.
About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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