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Timex’s Iconic Stealthy Sports Watch Is Now More Affordable Than Ever

This 1970s cult classic and early blacked-out watch pioneer is back on sale at a serious discount.

Black Timex wristwatch with tachymeter scale and metal link band on a gray background.Huckberry
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The Timex Black Max has always been one of those watches that commands attention from affordable vintage watch enthusiasts.

Originally launched in 1978, this motorsports-inspired timepiece became a cult classic before disappearing from the market for nearly five decades.

Thanks to a collaboration between Timex and Huckberry late in 2025, the Black Max returned—and better yet, is now available at a significant discount at Huckberry as part of the retailer’s annual winter sale, which makes it even more compelling.

A 70s standout, reworked

Timex wristwatch with black dial, white tachymeter scale, orange second hand, and metal link bracelet.
The Timex Black Max is back.
Huckberry

The original Black Max was ahead of its time. Released as one of the earliest fully blacked-out watches, it drew clear inspiration from the iconic Porsche Design Chronograph 1, featuring a distinctive helmet-shaped case with black coating on both the case and bracelet.

The dial design was unmistakable, highlighted by a dramatic sloped inner bezel with a silver tachymeter scale that, admittedly, looks cool even if it isn’t particularly practical. Five-minute markings instead of traditional hour indices and a burnt orange seconds hand rounded out the watch’s racing DNA.

Black Porsche Design chronograph watch with tachymeter bezel, three subdials, day-date display, and metal link bracelet.
The Black Max was clearly inspired by the first fully blacked-out watch, the Porsche Design Chronograph 1. This photo shows the relatively new Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Anniversary Edition launched in December of last year and costs nearly ten grand.
Porsche Design

The 2025 Huckberry x Timex collaboration brings the Black Max into the modern era with several key improvements. The case has been upgraded from base metal to stainless steel and sized up from 38mm to 41mm, making it more suitable for contemporary tastes.

The three-row plastic Oyster-style bracelet has been replaced with a premium-looking stainless steel H-link design that feels substantially more refined.

Black stainless steel watch band and case back with engraved arrow logo on an orange background.
The plastic Oyster-style bracelet of the original has been swapped out for an H-link design in stainless steel.
Huckberry

Water resistance has been bumped to 100 meters, and the dial is now protected by a mineral crystal. The signature concave tachymeter scale remains, preserving that distinctive bowl-like appearance that made the original so captivating. And yes, that pop of orange on the seconds hand is still there, adding a vibrant accent to the otherwise murdered-out aesthetic.

One notable change is the movement. While the original featured an automatic caliber, this reissue runs on quartz. It’s a cost-saving measure that some purists might lament, but it keeps the price accessible and ensures hassle-free accuracy.

How to buy it for less

Close-up of a black Timex watch with a tachymeter scale and orange second hand on an orange background.
Like the original, the new version of the watch features a largely pointless, but cool-looking, concave tachymeter scale.
Huckberry

Originally priced at $249, the Huckberry x Timex 1979 Black Max is currently on sale for just $149. That’s a 40% discount on an already affordable watch that successfully resurrects a legendary design. At this price point, it’s hard to find another blacked-out sports watch with this much character and heritage.

Whether you’re a fan of vintage Timex designs or simply looking for an affordable watch with serious attitude, the Black Max delivers. The combination of improved materials, classic styling, and the current discount makes this one worth considering before stock runs out.

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