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Case Diameter 38mm
Case Diameter 38mm
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Case Diameter 38mm
Wrist Size (in)
Band Size
The band for this watch can be adjusted to fit comfortably between the following wrist circumferences.
150 - 205mm (5.9 - 8.1in)
Wrap a garment measuring tape snuggly around your wrist just below the wrist bone. Alternatively use a piece of string and then measure the string length with a ruler. The average wrist size for men is 6.5-7.5", and for women is 5.5-6.5".
How to choose the right case size
Case diameter determines the watch size: it’s the width of the watch case, excluding the crown. Small wrists (<6") suit 28–36mm, average (6–7") fit 36–42mm, and larger wrists (7"+) can wear 42mm+. Smaller cases can feel refined or vintage-inspired, while larger ones make a bold, modern statement.
Wrist Size (in)
Band Size
The band for this watch can be adjusted to fit comfortably between the following wrist circumferences.
150 - 205mm (5.9 - 8.1in)
How to measure your wrist size
Wrap a garment measuring tape snuggly around your wrist just below the wrist bone. Alternatively use a piece of string and then measure the string length with a ruler. The average wrist size for men is 6.5-7.5", and for women is 5.5-6.5".
How to choose the right case size
Case diameter determines the watch size: it’s the width of the watch case, excluding the crown. Small wrists (<6") suit 28–36mm, average (6–7") fit 36–42mm, and larger wrists (7"+) can wear 42mm+. Smaller cases can feel refined or vintage-inspired, while larger ones make a bold, modern statement.
Delivery, Returns & Warranty
Delivery
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Returns
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Warranty
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Q Timex Red Vega 1978 Reissue
38mm Leather Strap Watch
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Straight Out of The ‘70s—And the Silver Screen
This '70s reissue with roots in pop culture and film is making a bold return. It features the same red marbleized dial that made the 1978 original a hit, paired with a unique domed acrylic crystal boasting intricate interior facets that catch and refract light. Keeping in line with the heritage of our Q Timex, it’s powered by a reliable quartz movement and includes a day and date window beside 3 o’clock. Perfectly complementing the...
This '70s reissue with roots in pop culture and film is making a bold return. It features the same red marbleized dial that made the 1978 original a hit, paired with a unique domed acrylic crystal boasting intricate interior facets that catch and refract light. Keeping in line with the heritage of our Q Timex, it’s powered by a reliable quartz movement and includes a day and date window beside 3 o’clock. Perfectly complementing the 38mm brushed and polished stainless-steel case is a glossy black natural leather strap with a crocodile texture. Clean, sharp, and born to steal the scene, the Q Timex 1978 Red Vega Reissue is ready for action.
Specifications
Product ID
TW2Y55700
Quartz Analog Movement
A quartz analog movement is powered by a battery. Quartz movements are highly accurate, capable of keeping time to within milliseconds per day.
Quartz Analog
Engineered for Accuracy
A quartz analog movement runs on a battery and keeps time with the steady vibration of a tiny crystal. It’s highly accurate, low-maintenance, and powers the hands with precise ticks.
Stainless Steel Case
This stainless-steel case is highly resistant to rust, corrosion, and tarnish, ensuring your watch remains in excellent condition over time. It's also hypoallergenic and incredibly strong.
- Case Diameter 38 mm
- Lug-to-Lug Distance 44 mm
- Case Height 11 mm
- Watch Weight 45.77 g
- Case Material Stainless Steel
- Case Color Silver-Tone
- Case Finish Brushed/Polished
- Dial Color Red
- Dial Markings Markers (Full)
- Battery Type SR626SW
Leather Strap
Natural leather is the traditional choice for watch straps. Our real leather is oiled, waxed, and coated to resist water and soften with wear.
- Band / Lug Width 20 mm
- Band Material Leather
- Band Color Black
- Band Buckle Buckle
Acrylic Crystal
A lightweight plastic polymer with excellent impact resistance and a warm vintage appearance that can be easily polished to remove scuffs.
Acrylic Crystal
Highly impact-resistant
Acrylic lens are a specialised form of plastic akin to Plexiglass and were commonly used in early to mid-20th century watches. It is a softer material that can be more prone to scratches but conversely is very shatter-resistant. Given its softness any scratches though can be buffed out. Acrylic lens are synonymous with vintage-inspired timepieces and thus can be found on our Marlin and Q Timex collections.
Acrylic Crystal
Highly impact-resistant
Mineral Crystal
Enhanced durability
Sapphire Crystal
Scratch-Resistant
Water Resistant to 50 Meters
This watch is suitable for light swimming or showering. It is not suitable for snorkelling, or poolside diving. To maintain water resistance, do not press any buttons while underwater.
50m
Water Resistance
This watch is suitable for light swimming or showering. It is not suitable for snorkelling, or poolside diving. To maintain water resistance, do not press any buttons while underwater.
30m
Light rain, sweat & splashes.
50m
Short swims.
100m
Swimming, snorkeling & surfing.
200m
Recreational scuba-diving.
300m
Deep-sea exploration.
Day & Date Window
The day and date complication allows you to see the day of the week as well as the date, providing added functionality and sophistication.
Features
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Case Diameter 38mm
Case Diameter 38mm
Try It On
Case Diameter 38mm
Wrist Size (in)
Band Size
The band for this watch can be adjusted to fit comfortably between the following wrist circumferences.
150 - 205mm (5.9 - 8.1in)
Wrap a garment measuring tape snuggly around your wrist just below the wrist bone. Alternatively use a piece of string and then measure the string length with a ruler. The average wrist size for men is 6.5-7.5", and for women is 5.5-6.5".
How to choose the right case size
Case diameter determines the watch size: it’s the width of the watch case, excluding the crown. Small wrists (<6") suit 28–36mm, average (6–7") fit 36–42mm, and larger wrists (7"+) can wear 42mm+. Smaller cases can feel refined or vintage-inspired, while larger ones make a bold, modern statement.
Wrist Size (in)
Band Size
The band for this watch can be adjusted to fit comfortably between the following wrist circumferences.
150 - 205mm (5.9 - 8.1in)
How to measure your wrist size
Wrap a garment measuring tape snuggly around your wrist just below the wrist bone. Alternatively use a piece of string and then measure the string length with a ruler. The average wrist size for men is 6.5-7.5", and for women is 5.5-6.5".
How to choose the right case size
Case diameter determines the watch size: it’s the width of the watch case, excluding the crown. Small wrists (<6") suit 28–36mm, average (6–7") fit 36–42mm, and larger wrists (7"+) can wear 42mm+. Smaller cases can feel refined or vintage-inspired, while larger ones make a bold, modern statement.
Reissues, Straight From The Archives
Since 2017, we’ve been reconnecting with our past by reintroducing some of the most iconic timepieces from our archives in a line of modern-day reissues. Timelessly appealing, this collection reminds us that the finest designs never go out of style.
Only Honest Reviews
from Real Customers
Overall rating: 4.9268293 / 5 from 41 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Q Timex Red Vega 1978 Reissue 38mm Leather Strap Watch features a red marbleized dial and a domed acrylic crystal with intricate interior facets. The watch has a reliable quartz movement and includes a day and date window. Complementing the stainless-steel case is a glossy black natural leather strap with a crocodile texture.
Summary topics
- Classic Design Reissue (10%): Customers raved about the reissue of the classic Timex Vega 1978 reissue, praising its iconic design and timeless appeal.
- Aesthetic Appeal (16%): A significant number of customers remarked that the product "looks great" and "wears well."
Review topics: ["looks","style","value","watch","reissue","dial","works","story","price"].
Review highlights
- "Looks very nice in person, and add good add the best picture Timex has on their website." —
- "The watch is a faithful reissue and I really appreciate the balance of the ‘77 and ‘78 models." —
- "Overall, a solid reissue and a beautiful watch." —
Reviews
Beautiful piece, With a good
"Beautiful piece, With a good background story attached. Love it."
I really love the artsy
"I really love the artsy style of the watch. It’s unique."
Amazing! A present! Awesome all
"Amazing! A present! Awesome all around! Pulp Fiction fans rejoice!"
It looks amazing
"It looks amazing"
Looks great.
"Looks great."
Stylish
"Stylish"
Excellent
"Excellent"
Too cool for school. I
"Too cool for school. I love it. I have several high end luxury watches like Cartier, Omega, Zenith, etc. but this is nice because if I damaged it it’s no big deal. Sweet dial and the faceted domed crystal is unique. I didn’t even know the crystal was faceted from the photos. For the money it’s a no brainer. Quality leather strap and steal buckle. Oh, nice size too. Not too big, that scene is over, and not too small. Nice looking watch. And great Pulp Fiction story about Vincent Vega. Cooool"
So happy to have snagged
"So happy to have snagged this online at just the right time as I have never had a watch with a faceted crystal and I must admit that for the first 3 minutes, I played with different angles of light to reflect each individual angle. Killer cool look, and fits my slimmer wrist like a glove. Couldn’t be happier!"
Q&A
- Is the day date wheel bilingual?
- Hi Santana! Yes, the day‑date wheel on the Q Timex Red Vega 1978 Reissue 38mm Leather Strap Watch is bilingual, featuring both English and Spanish options for the day of the week. This makes it versatile for different users. We’re glad you asked and hope this helps with your decision.
- I love Pulp Fiction, so naturally this is the Vincent Vega’s watch I fancy. But just one question… where is it actually produced? Plenty of “proudly designed in” stuff and then made in china, etc. or “Japan movement, made in china/assembled in Thailand” etc.. nothing wrong to pay more for a Timex watch “proudly designed, made, and assembled in USA”. I’m paying top money for Swiss Made watches after all.
- Hi Eric! Thanks so much for your question—and love the Pulp Fiction reference, great choice with the Q Timex Red Vega 1978 Reissue 38mm Leather Strap Watch. The country of origin for this model is based on its Japanese movement, which is known for its reliability and precision. We appreciate your interest in the craftsmanship behind the watch, and we’re always happy to help clarify!
- Why don't you guys make red faced watches with red steel bands? Ditto with other colors. Or more kids watches? My son is 34, loves red (is not retarded or on the spectrum) and I would love to buy him a stylish watch with red face and red stainless steel in a larger band size. I'm actually very shocked to see that your variety is so incredibly limited. On the same token, my husband loves the desert, and was born and raised out west in Nevada, between Vegas and Death Valley. We like the Arizona watch picturing the saguaro but why not depict snow capped mtns behind a desert with tumbleweeds and a skull? Do you have route 66 watches? I'm a dog and pony girl. How about a watch series depicting different dog breeds? Or a special order concept where buyers send you a pic or short quote and it is soon the face of a watch? Do you offer these somewhere that I don't know? Is it your best kept secret? Why not pay me for my ideas and I will gladly propose more design options.
- Hello Jennifer! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughtful and creative ideas with us. We truly appreciate your passion for design and your interest in seeing more variety in our collections. At this time, we do not offer Route 66 watches, custom designs, or special-order watches, and we do not currently provide personalised face designs. That said, we sincerely value customer feedback like yours, and we will be happy to share your suggestions with our product team for future consideration.
- Where’s my 15% discount?
- Hi Keith! I'm so sorry to hear you're having trouble with the promotion code! That's definitely not the experience we want you to have. I appreciate you bringing this to our attention. To get the quickest help, please reach out to our customer service team for further assistance. We're available by phone (1.888.727.2931), email (timex.com/pages/contact), or live chat (lower right corner of timex.com) Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM EST. They'll be happy to assist you.
- You dropped the iconic coin-battery hatch. Why? How do you change this battery? This seems like a huge classic oversight.
- Hello Greg! Thank you for your thoughtful question about the Q Timex Red Vega 1978 Reissue. While the classic coin-battery hatch was a hallmark of earlier designs, this reissue uses a screw-off case back instead. To change the battery, the case back needs to be unscrewed, this design helps improve durability and water resistance while maintaining the vintage-inspired look.