A sapphire crystal and a ceramic bezel insert on a $259 USD quartz diver is the news here. Timex published Deepwater Arctic 200 dégradé versions on its own blog on October 2, 2026, in two references: the deep blue TW3A01900 at $259 USD and the smoky TW3A02000 at $269 USD. Both are listed in stock on Timex’s US site, and neither is limited.
The gradient runs from a lighter center out to near-black at the flange. Timex’s spec sheet gives the brushed and polished steel case as 40.5mm across, 11.5mm thick and 47mm lug to lug on a 20mm strap, though the brand’s own description text calls it 40mm. The unidirectional top ring is ceramic and ratcheting, the crystal is sapphire with anti-reflective coating, and the hands and markers carry Super-LumiNova infill. Water resistance is 200 meters, backed by a screw-down crown and a screw-on case back.
Inside is a quartz analog movement running on an SR626SW cell, which is how the price stays where it is. For comparison, Timex’s automatic Deepwater Meridian 200 HEV lists at $469 USD. The strap is HNBR synthetic rubber, color-matched to each dial.
Both references are available now directly from Timex’s US online store.