When Timex and the New York menswear label NOAH first teamed up in 2020, their collaborations quickly earned a reputation for turning simple Timex classics into stylish, collectible designs. Each release has explored a different vintage-inspired angle, from diver silhouettes to minimalist field watches. Now, the partnership returns for its fourth collaboration, and this time they’ve gone celestial.

Meet the NOAH × Timex Oval Moon Phase, a refined dress watch that blends retro form with poetic function. It’s not only the duo’s most elegant release yet but also one that taps into a growing wave of renewed interest in compact, classic-looking watches.

What’s New

The Oval Moon Phase continues NOAH and Timex’s shared fascination with vintage proportions — but this time, they’ve reshaped everything. The design takes cues from mid-century oval cases — shapes once popular among Patek Philippe and other traditional makers — while keeping the familiar Timex accessibility and practicality. At the heart of the release is the moon-phase complication.

Design & Specs Breakdown

The case immediately sets the release apart. Measuring 31 × 35 mm, the oval shape gives it a smooth, flowing silhouette while keeping a refined, compact wrist presence. It’s offered in two variants: gold-tone plated case on a black pebbled-leather strap and polished stainless-steel case on a brown pebbled-leather strap. The proportions and softly curved lugs lean into vintage 1970s dress-watch vibes.

The dial keeps a minimal, symmetrical layout with slim stick indices, dauphine-style hands, and a neatly framed moon-phase above 6 o’clock, paired with a date window. Both versions use a cream dial, letting the moon-phase disc take center stage while the case finish provides the contrast.

Despite the modest size, legibility is strong. A slightly domed mineral crystal adds depth with a gentle vintage-style distortion at the edges, updated for durability in daily wear.

Powering the Oval Moon Phase is a quartz movement. While it won’t impress mechanical purists, its inclusion keeps the watch affordable, slim, maintenance-free, and perfectly suited for the casual collector or as an everyday dress piece.

Final Thoughts

The NOAH × Timex Oval Moon Phase captures what makes this collaboration so successful — the ability to take classic Timex heritage and reinterpret it through NOAH’s refined fashion sensibility. It’s small, stylish, and confidently different from today’s oversized trends.

With its moon-phase display, retro oval shape, and €250 price, it feels like a nod to an earlier era of watch design — when dress watches were small, expressive, and a bit romantic. For collectors or enthusiasts who appreciate when fashion meets genuine watchmaking storytelling, this might be the most interesting NOAH × Timex yet.

Specs, Pricing & Availability

Brand: Timex × NOAH

Model: Oval Moon Phase Watch

Case Material: Stainless steel / Gold-tone plated stainless steel

Dimensions: 31 mm × 35 mm

Dial:Cream

Crystal: Domed mineral glass

Water Resistance: 30 m (3 ATM)

Strap: Pebbled leather strap

Movement: Quartz moon-phase

Functions: Time and moon-phase indicator

Price: $228 USD

Availability: Available for pre-order; shipping expected May 2026

Limited Edition: Not specified, but limited quantities expected