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Timex has added two Pan Am Waterbury GMT watches to its ongoing collaboration: a 41.5 mm automatic bracelet model at $669 and a 41 mm quartz bracelet model at $349, both in US pricing. Each shows a second time zone alongside local time. The two differ in movement, case size, price, and GMT-hand styling, and the differences that matter most for a buying decision are set out below.
What Timex launched
Timex announced the two watches on 8 October 2026 as part of its continuing Pan Am collection. Both are presented as GMT watches, and Timex says the wearer can track a second time zone alongside local time. Timex’s own wording for the shared purpose is: “At the center of both watches is GMT functionality, allowing the wearer to keep track of a second time zone alongside local time.”
The new models are the Pan Am x Timex Waterbury Automatic GMT (reference TW2Y94300) and the Pan Am x Timex Waterbury GMT. The automatic is the larger of the two, and it is the more expensive one in US pricing.
Side-by-side comparison
The table lists what Timex states for each model. Where the announcement is silent, the cell says so rather than filling in an assumed value.
#1 Best Overall
- 41mm silver-tone case
- 8 inch silver-tone bracelet
- Silver-Tone dial
- Mineral Glass lens
- Water resistant up to 100 meters
| Feature | Automatic GMT (TW2Y94300) | Quartz GMT (bracelet) |
|---|---|---|
| Case diameter | 41.5 mm | 41 mm |
| Movement | Automatic: battery-free, self-winding, 21-jewel | Quartz (caliber not stated) |
| GMT hand | Prominent white-and-blue triangle | Prominent orange triangle, with a black-and-blue GMT index |
| Bezel | Two-tone rotating bezel | Not stated in Timex’s announcement |
| Dial | Silver-white | Not stated in Timex’s announcement |
| Crystal | Double-domed K1 mineral glass with anti-reflective coating | Mineral glass (coating and dome not stated) |
| Date window | At 3 o’clock | Near 3 o’clock |
| Case and bracelet | Brushed stainless steel; quick-release spring bars; self-adjustable links that require no tools | Stainless steel construction (bracelet finish and link system not stated) |
| Clasp | Butterfly clasp | Not stated in Timex’s announcement |
| 12 o’clock detail | Not stated | Airplane motif |
| US list price | $669 (Timex US, announced 8 October 2026) | $349 (Timex US, announced 8 October 2026) |
| Reported UK price | £550 (Notebookcheck, 2026) | £290 for reference TW2Y94600 (Notebookcheck, 2026) |
Thickness, water resistance, lug width, and movement caliber are not stated for either model in the announcement, so they should not be assumed from the other model or from earlier Timex releases.
The automatic model
The automatic is the larger watch at 41.5 mm and the one Timex positions at the higher price. Its movement is described as battery-free and self-winding, meaning it runs on the motion of the wearer’s wrist rather than a battery. The 21-jewel count is Timex’s stated figure. Timex does not state a power reserve, accuracy specification, or winding details in the announcement.
Rank #2
- Quartz GMT Movement - When used in conjunction with the black and blue rotating bezel, the two-blue and white triangle GMT hand can be used to track a second time zone.
- Stainless-steel - The stainless-steel case and bracelet are resistant to corrosion, rust, and daily wear and tear.
- Date Window - Easily track the date in a dedicated window beside 3 o'clock.
- Enhanced Visibility - Luminant hands ensure readability in low-light conditions.
The dial is silver-white with luminous hands and markers. The GMT hand is white and blue, and the two-tone bezel rotates. The brushed stainless-steel bracelet uses quick-release spring bars and self-adjustable links that can be sized without tools, which is a practical point for anyone who wants to adjust fit at home. The butterfly clasp is the closure Timex lists.
The quartz model
The 41 mm quartz GMT is 0.5 mm smaller in diameter and costs $320 less in US pricing. Its GMT hand is orange, set against a black-and-blue GMT index, so the second time zone reads differently at a glance from the automatic. The announcement describes luminous hands and markers, a mineral glass crystal, a date window near 3 o’clock, and an airplane motif at 12 o’clock.
Rank #3
- 8 inch tan strap
- 39mm case
- Black dial
- Mineral glass lens
- Water resistant up to 100 meters
Timex’s announcement uses the term quartz movement without giving a caliber, so readers who need the exact movement should check the official product page before buying.
Prices and which market they apply to
The US prices of $669 and $349 come from Timex’s own US announcement and are the figures to use for US readers. The UK figures of £550 and £290 are prices reported by Notebookcheck in 2026, not Timex list prices, and they may include different listing conditions. The two sets of prices should not be compared as if they came from the same source or the same market.
Rank #4
- 38mm stainless steel case
- Day date window on dial
- Acrylic lens
- Stainless steel attachment
- Water resistant to 50m (165 ft): In general, suitable for short periods of recreational swimming, but not diving or snorkeling
Prices and stock can change after launch, so confirm the current figure on Timex’s US product page before ordering.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.The older 39 mm leather-strap GMT
Timex’s US collaboration collection also lists a 39 mm leather-strap Pan Am GMT, and an existing Timex EU product page identifies the Pan Am Waterbury GMT in that size as reference TW2W97300 with a quartz GMT movement. That watch is separate from the new 41 mm quartz bracelet model. If you are comparing the new launch against the older Pan Am GMT, the leather-strap model differs in case size, strap, and the market where its listing appears.
Best Value
- 38mm stainless steel case
- Day date window on dial
- Acrylic lens
- Stainless steel attachment
- Water resistant to 50m (165 ft): In general, suitable for short periods of recreational swimming, but not diving or snorkeling
Which of the two fits your needs
- Choose the automatic if you want a mechanical movement with no battery, a larger 41.5 mm case, and a more detailed bracelet with tool-free sizing. It costs $320 more in the US.
- Choose the quartz if the lower US price matters more to you, if you prefer the orange GMT hand, or if a battery-powered movement suits your use.
- Check first any detail that matters to you and is not in Timex’s announcement, such as water resistance, thickness, lug width, or caliber. Those are not established for either model in the material published so far.
What the announcement does and does not establish
Everything above comes from Timex’s 8 October 2026 announcement, its US product information, and the 2026 UK price report from Notebookcheck. Timex describes both watches, and the descriptions are the manufacturer’s own. No independent hands-on review, accuracy test, or wearing assessment of either watch has been published in the sources that were available, so claims about how the watches perform in daily wear are not supported yet.
Likewise, the announcement contains no independent expert commentary on the collaboration, and the company statement quoted above is the only source-level description of the GMT function.
Ask the official Timex site, or a verified retailer, for the current specification sheet before buying.
Quick Recap
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