Timex X The Met

Timex X The Met is a collaboration between Timex — the American watchmaker founded in 1854 and long known for making reliable, affordable timepieces — and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The collection places iconic works from The Met's permanent collection directly onto watch dials, turning each piece into a wearable reproduction of a recognised artwork.

Art on the wrist: what makes this collaboration distinctive

Unlike standard branded dials, Timex X The Met watches use high-resolution artwork printed across the full dial face, so the composition, colour and detail of the original painting read clearly at wrist size. The artworks chosen span The Met's holdings — from Post-Impressionist canvases to the decorative works of the Symbolist movement — making each reference genuinely distinct from the next. These are analogue quartz watches, which means battery-powered movements with no winding required and consistent timekeeping suited to everyday wear.

The collection sits in a price band that makes art-inspired watchmaking accessible without moving into fashion-watch territory. Cases are sized and styled to suit both women's and men's wrists, so the range works as a gift as well as a personal purchase — if you are choosing a gift, the Gift Shop may also be worth a look.

Choosing within the Timex X The Met selection

The primary decision here is the artwork itself: each watch references a specific painting, so the choice is as much about which work resonates as it is about case size or strap colour. Beyond the dial, consider the strap material — leather straps suit more formal or gallery-going occasions, while mesh or fabric options wear more casually. Quartz movements in this price range are low-maintenance; the main practical question is fit, so check the case diameter listed for each reference before buying.

If you want to explore other Timex lines alongside this collection, the Timex Waterbury Legacy and Timex Q Reissue offer a different angle on the brand's heritage, while the broader watches section covers the full range of styles we carry.

Is Timex X The Met a limited collection?

Museum collaborations of this kind are typically produced in defined runs tied to exhibitions or licensing agreements rather than as permanent catalogue lines, so availability can change. The selection here reflects current stock, and individual references may not be restocked once sold through.