"In 1972, Hamilton's Pulsar Time Computer launched the first commercially sold digital watch, but its LED screen was power hungry and only showed the time when you pushed a button. What helped make digital watches practical was the eventual upgrade to low-power, always-on LCD displays, which Timex first introduced on its SSQ watch in 1975."
"The Timex SSQ Digital Reissue isn't an exact reproduction of the original. There are modern electronics inside it, but the functionality remains as minimal as the original. The SSQ Digital Reissue has been updated with a recycled stainless-steel case, a brushed stainless-steel bracelet, and a chunky but retro-looking navy blue acrylic bezel around the LCD display."
"The original SSQ featured just a single crown dial but the reissue swaps that for a pusher button on either side of the bezel, making it slightly easier to set the time. It's also water resistant to a depth of 50-meters, but Timex says its water resistance may be negated if you press those buttons while submerged. The timepiece is currently listed on the Timex Japan site for 28,600 yen, or around $187, with preorders expected to start on October 17th, 2025."
Hamilton's Pulsar Time Computer launched the first commercially sold digital watch in 1972 with a power-hungry LED display that only showed time when a button was pushed. Low-power, always-on LCD displays made digital watches practical, and Timex introduced that technology on the SSQ in 1975. The SSQ Digital Reissue incorporates modern electronics while preserving minimal functionality, adding a recycled stainless-steel case, brushed stainless-steel bracelet, and a navy blue acrylic bezel around the LCD. The reissue replaces the original single crown with dual pushers, offers 50-meter water resistance with caveats for submerged button use, and is priced around ¥28,600 ($187) in Japan and listed at $159 on the U.S. site.
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