Timex debuts affordable Deepwater Arctic divers with dégradé dials, sapphire crystal, and HNBR straps

Historically, Timex hasn't been the go-to brand for serious diving credentials. But that sentiment changed big time when the Waterbury watchmaker introduced the Deepwater lineup back in 2024, offering classic diver aesthetics and a robust feature set at very accessible prices.

After introducing three Deepwater Arctic models with an unmistakable Omega-inspired aesthetic earlier this year, Timex is back with a refreshed version that puts a fresh spin on the formula with dégradé dials.

The new Deepwater Arctic 200 models trade the stainless steel bracelets found on their predecessors for HNBR rubber straps and, more importantly, get two striking new dégradé dials. Timex is offering two colorways. The first is the blue version, which starts with a rich, saturated blue at the center and gradually darkens toward the edges, playing nicely with the matching blue ceramic bezel and strap.

Then there’s the smoky version, which seems to fade from a lighter charcoal-gray center into an almost black perimeter that blends seamlessly with the black bezel.

The new models keep the same 40.5mm stainless steel case as the earlier model, along with a substantial crown guard that reinforces the watch’s tool-watch credentials. The unidirectional rotating bezel features a ceramic insert with a luminescent pip, while a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating protects the dial. Other noteworthy highlights include a cut-off hour hand and a red-accented arrow-tipped seconds hand.

The new models continue to offer 200 meters of water resistance, backed by a screw-down crown and screw-on case back. Timex says the Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) straps are designed to withstand water, heat, corrosion, and UV exposure, while quick-release spring bars make it easy to swap them out.

Inside, there's a quartz movement, which helps Timex keep the price impressively approachable given the sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel.

Pricing & Availability

The new Deepwater Arctic 200 watches are out now in the US, EU, and the UK, with pricing starting at $259 / £215 / €249 for the blue model. The black/grey model is priced slightly higher at $269 / £225 / €259. Both watches are also available in India for ₹24,995 and ₹25,995 directly from Timex's website.

Timex Deepwater Arctic 200 specifications

• Models: TW3A01900 (blue) / TW3A02000 (smoky)
• Movement: Quartz analog
• Case: Stainless steel
• Case diameter: 40.5mm
• Lug-to-lug: 47mm
• Case thickness: 11.5mm
• Case finish: Brushed and polished
• Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Dial: Blue or smoky dégradé
• Bezel: Unidirectional rotating bezel with ceramic insert
• Water resistance: 200 meters / 660 feet
• Crown: Screw-down with crown guard
• Case back: Screw-on
• Lume: Super-LumiNova on hands and hour markers
• Strap: HNBR synthetic rubber
• Lug width: 20mm
• Strap features: Quick-release spring bars
• Battery: SR626SW