Timex Intrepid Blackout Dimepiece Watch Revives 1995 Icon
Timex and Dimepiece launch a limited 'Blackout' edition of the JFK Jr.-associated Intrepid watch, featuring a 36mm matte black case, cream dial, and violet accents for $269.
Timex has released the Intrepid x Dimepiece 'Blackout' Edition, a limited-run watch updating a 1990s model linked to John F. Kennedy Jr. The new reference TW6A19800 features a 36mm matte black PVD-coated stainless steel case, a cream dial, and distinctive violet accents, priced at 6,550 Mexican pesos.
The 'Blackout' Edition refreshes the original Dimepiece collaboration with a fresh coat of black. The matte finish now covers the 36mm stainless steel case, bezel, and crown. Matching this aesthetic, the white Timex Indiglo branding on the quick-release black rubber strap is also blacked out, and the stainless steel pin buckle receives the same matte black treatment as the case. The watch has a 10mm height and a lug-to-lug length of approximately 40mm.
Heritage Roots
The model traces back to the 1995 Intrepid launched by Timex. That original watch, with a 46mm case, gained cultural relevance after John F. Kennedy Jr. was photographed wearing it. In 2025, watch journalist Brynn Wallner, founder of Dimepiece, and Alan Bedwell, founder of the vintage store Foundwell, worked to resurrect the obscure sailing watch. Wallner discovered the original watch in an old photo, and the pair assisted in convincing Timex to revive the model. The 1995 Intrepid reissue was released that year and sold out, as did a subsequent release by Todd Snyder. The first Dimepiece Edition debuted to overwhelming hype just two months later.
Design Details
Key visual elements define the Blackout Edition's look. The dial is cream-colored with skeletonized hour and minute hands. Dimepiece’s signature shade of purple appears on the seconds hand, the triangular marker at 12 o'clock, and the push-button at 9 o'clock that activates the Indiglo illumination. The black rubber strap includes a discreetly engraved Timex Indiglo logo. Functionally, the watch features a diver-style 60-minute countdown rotating bezel, a mineral crystal, and water resistance up to 100 meters. The caseback is exposed stainless steel, etched with both the Timex and Dimepiece logos.
Specifications & Style
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Black PVD-coated stainless steel |
| Case Diameter | 36 mm |
| Case Height | 10 mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | ~40 mm |
| Movement | Quartz (battery-powered) |
| Water Resistance | 100 m |
| Crystal | Mineral |
| Strap | Black rubber with quick-release pins |
The watch is unisex and designed to suit both casual and smart-casual attire. It runs on a quartz movement. Brynn Wallner noted the watch's long history, saying, "la historia de este reloj se remonta ya a 1995, cuando Timex lanzó al mercado el Intrepid original."
Limited Availability
A limited production run is planned, though the exact quantity has not been disclosed. The Timex Intrepid x Dimepiece 'Blackout' Edition is available now directly from Timex for $269, offering menswear enthusiasts a heritage piece with modern, understated style.
