Iron Maiden and Timex’s 1986 Tribute Watch Has Two Faces, and the Second One Glows Red
Timex and Iron Maiden have launched the 1986 Tribute watch, inspired by the band's sixth studio album, Somewhere in Time. This 40mm black stainless steel watch features a unique design that changes appearance when the INDIGLO backlight is activated. Available for preorder at $249, it celebrates both Iron Maiden's 50th anniversary and the album's 40th anniversary.
- ▪The watch is a reimagining of the original 1986 Iron Maiden Fan Club watch.
- ▪Cyborg Eddie appears in blue under standard light and glows red when the backlight is activated.
- ▪The watch features a durable HNBR rubber strap and quick-release spring bars for easy adjustments.
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1 of 4 Timex 2 of 4 Timex 3 of 4 Timex 4 of 4 Timex Watches 17 Mins ago 5 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary Timex and Iron Maiden have released the 1986 Tribute, a 40mm black stainless steel watch available for preorder now The watch reimagines Timex’s rare original 1986 Iron Maiden Fan Club watch, drawing from the visual world of the band’s sixth studio album Somewhere in Time to mark both Iron Maiden’s 50th anniversary and the album’s 40th Cyborg Eddie appears in blue on the dial under standard light, but activating the INDIGLO backlight shifts him into an otherworldly red glow, a design choice that directly mirrors the album’s themes of layered, non-linear time Timex and Iron Maiden have built a watch that works on two frequencies.
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