Timex put the good numerals on this one

I like this quite a lot. The WM Brown × Timex Rectangle has the full Arabic numerals, the little seconds dial and the slightly warm center that make a rectangular watch interesting to me. And Timex includes both a steel bracelet and a brown leather strap, so I can look at the thing without immediately going off to find the strap I would rather have.

The price is $349 USD, checked October 28, 2026. That's enough money that I want to think about what I'm getting, but it's also a number I can discuss without pretending I'm about to buy a platinum perpetual calendar. I think this is a pretty compelling way to get this particular look.

A rectangle with room to breathe

Timex announced the gift set on October 27. The case measures 27 mm across, 41.5 mm lug to lug and 10 mm thick. Those are useful numbers together, because 27 mm on its own makes this sound a lot smaller than a long rectangular case is going to look. I haven't worn it, so I can't tell you exactly how that translates to my wrist.

What I can say from the photos is that the dial looks well proportioned. The numbers have some personality, the small seconds gives the bottom of the dial something to do, and the two-tone treatment keeps the center from looking empty. I like a simple watch when the details give me a reason to keep looking at it, and these details do.

This one uses a Miyota 1L40 quartz movement and a mineral crystal. I don't have a problem with quartz here. I would rather have the proportions and the dial right than add a mechanical movement purely so I could say it has one. The mineral crystal is something I'd still want to keep in mind around desks and doorframes; I can't tell you how this particular watch handles scratches.

The bracelet is part of the appeal

The set includes a quick-release bracelet and leather strap, and the bracelet has a butterfly clasp. The brand photographs give me enough to like the shape of it, but they don't tell me whether the links feel good or how easy it will be to get a comfortable fit. That would be a hands-on question.

I would probably start with the bracelet. It makes the whole watch feel like a more complete design to me, and then the brown leather is there when I want the warmer version. Getting both at this price is useful rather than just another box accessory.

I'm giving it 92 out of 120 bezel clicks. I like the numerals and the balance of the dial, and the included bracelet and strap make the price easier to accept. Timex currently lists it out of stock, so buying one right now is another question. That listing doesn't tell us how many were made or whether another batch is coming.