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Timex · M79

Timex M79 Automatic

Ref. TW2U29500

$279Stock unknown

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Case

Diameter
40mm
Thickness
14.5mm
Lug-to-lug
45mm
Lug width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and Polished
Water resistance
50m
Caseback
Clear

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Acrylic
Shape
Double-domed
Dial colour
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 8205
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
21,600 vph
Power reserve
40h
Jewels
21

Miyota

A long-running Miyota automatic from the 8200 family, a non-hacking three-hand-with-date movement at 21,600 vph with about 42 hours of power reserve. Inexpensive and durable, it is a fixture in entry-level automatic watches.

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Retail$279

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  • Timex M79 Automatic Red Black Bezel 40mm Stainless Steel NEWNew with box and papers · US$109↗

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The Timex M79 Automatic (ref. TW2U29500) is an automatic watch, with a 40mm stainless steel case, 14.5mm thick, powered by the Miyota 8205 movement and a 40-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 50m, under a acrylic crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $279.

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