Timex Takes Flight With The New Waterbury Ace Fly Back Chronograph
Timex has expanded its ever growing Waterbury collection with the arrival of the new Waterbury Ace Fly Back Chronograph, a pilot inspired sports watch that blends aviation styling with one of the most unusual complications you'll find at this price point. Retailing for just £260, the latest release delivers a genuine fly back chronograph alongside a second time zone function, making it one of the most compelling value propositions in the affordable watch market.
A Pilot Watch With More Than Just Good Looks
At first glance, the Waterbury Ace looks every bit the modern aviation chronograph. A 43mm stainless steel case frames a black dial featuring large luminous hour markers, bold hands and a tachymeter bezel for measuring average speed.
What immediately catches the eye are the two distinctive fan shaped sub dials positioned at 4 o'clock and 10 o'clock. Finished with striking yellow retrograde hands, they give the watch a character that feels refreshingly different from the sea of traditional three register chronographs currently on the market.
The Star Of The Show Is The Fly Back Movement
While plenty of affordable chronographs exist, genuine fly back chronographs remain relatively rare.
Powered by Timex's proprietary Intelligent Quartz movement, developed in Pforzheim, Germany, the Waterbury Ace allows the wearer to instantly reset and restart the chronograph with a single press of the pusher. Traditionally, timing consecutive events requires stopping, resetting and then starting the chronograph again. The fly back function completes all of that in one smooth action, making it particularly useful for aviation and motorsport timing.
Even better, when the chronograph is not being used, the upper sub dial transforms into a second time zone display, adding genuine everyday practicality.
Built For Everyday Adventure
The Waterbury Ace is far more than a desk diver. Its stainless steel case is water resistant to 100 metres, making it suitable for swimming and general outdoor adventures.
A brushed and polished finish gives the case plenty of visual depth, while the matching stainless steel bracelet includes quick release spring bars, allowing owners to swap straps without tools in just a few seconds.
Covering the dial is a mineral crystal, balancing durability with affordability.
Premium Features Without The Premium Price
One of the most impressive aspects of the Waterbury Ace Fly Back Chronograph is how much Timex has packed into a £260 watch.
Fly back chronographs have traditionally been reserved for luxury Swiss brands costing several thousand pounds, making this release particularly appealing for enthusiasts looking to experience the complication without breaking the bank.
The combination of aviation styling, dual time capability, robust construction and Timex's increasingly impressive finishing makes this one of the brand's strongest releases of the year.
Specifications
Model: Timex Waterbury Ace Fly Back Chronograph TW2Y70200
Price: £260
Case Diameter: 43mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Thickness: 13.5mm
Lug Width: 20mm
Crystal: Mineral
Movement: Timex Intelligent Quartz fly back chronograph
Functions: Fly back chronograph, second time zone, date, tachymeter
Water Resistance: 100 metres
Bracelet: Stainless steel with quick release spring bars
Winding Things Up
Timex has been on an impressive run lately, producing watches that punch well above their price tag, and the Waterbury Ace Fly Back Chronograph continues that trend.
Its distinctive pilot inspired design gives it plenty of wrist presence, while the fly back chronograph offers a complication that's genuinely uncommon in this price bracket. Add in 100 metres of water resistance, quick release bracelet, second time zone functionality and a price of just £260, and it's difficult to argue with the value on offer.
For anyone looking to add something a little different to their collection without venturing into four figure territory, the Waterbury Ace Fly Back Chronograph deserves a place on the shortlist.
