Timex
T80 Resin Watch
CA$129.00CAD
In Stock
The Timex T80 Resin Watch is a digital quartz wristwatch designed for everyday timekeeping, featuring a 41 mm translucent green resin case and a matching ribbed resin strap. It includes a digital display with alarm and stopwatch functions, water resistance to 3 ATM, and an 18 mm strap with a tongue buckle, plus a signature storage case.
- Material
- Resin
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, classic, retro
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Color
Green
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Classic digital watch with resin case and strap, featuring quartz movement and water resistance.
Quartz movement, digital display, alarm and stopwatch, water-resistant to 3 ATM, adjustable resin strap.
- Material
- Resin
- Style
- casual, classic, retro
- Occasion
- casual, everyday, sports-event
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- collaboration with Le 31
- quartz movement
- digital display
- alarm function
- stopwatch function
- 41 mm resin case
- water-resistant to 3 ATM
- adjustable 18 mm resin strap
- tongue buckle closure
- signature storage case included
Product Insights
A faithful revival of the 1984 original, the Timex T80 Resin Watch delivers period-correct design with an all-resin build weighing just 35g for ultra-light comfort and hypoallergenic wear. The matte finish hides scratches and resists fingerprints, while the acrylic crystal—though scratch-prone—can be buffed back to clarity. Full-panel INDIGLO backlight, a replaceable 18mm strap, and durable resin construction offer an open-ended lifespan, making this a comfy, low-maintenance digital that prioritizes authenticity and longevity over modern materials.
Verified claims
- Design authenticity
- Direct revival of the 1984 original with period-correct case, button architecture, and slim strap.
- Build quality
- Matte finish hides scratches, acrylic crystal is buffable, strap swaps via spring bars.
- Weight
- All-resin construction weighs about 35 grams, roughly half that of steel digital watches.
- Backlight
- Full-panel INDIGLO backlight illuminates the entire display evenly.
- Strap
- Snug-fitting 18mm strap, replaceable via spring bars.
- Material
- Resin case and bracelet with stainless steel back; hypoallergenic, matte resin prevents skin reactions and fingerprints.
- Longevity
- Replaceable strap and durable resin give the watch an open-ended lifespan.
- Vintage design
- Slim 18mm strap and case silhouette faithfully recreate the 1984 original.
- Scratch resistance
- Matte grain hides fine scratches and resists fingerprints.
- Maintenance
- Rinsing under a tap washes away grime, preserving the matte finish.
- Hypoallergenic
- Resin is biologically inert and won't cause skin reactions.
- Crystal care
- Acrylic crystal: shatter-resistant but scratch-prone; scuffs buffable.
- Vintage proportions
- 18mm strap and 41mm case directly revive 1984 Timex proportions, fitting smaller wrists without gaps.
- Comfort
- 35g all-resin build is lightweight and hypoallergenic, comfortable for all-day wear.
Product record
- Title
- T80 Resin Watch
- Brand
- Timex
- Price
- 129 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the resin case and strap hold up over time
- Timex chose a finely textured matte resin rather than glossy plastic; the surface resists fingerprints and light reflections, and the grain hides fine scratches that inevitably accumulate from desk duty far better than a polished finish, helping the watch look presentable longer between cleanings.
- Resin is biologically inert, meaning it won't react with skin the way nickel-containing stainless steel or plated metals can — wearers prone to contact dermatitis can sweat through a workout without risking a rash under the caseback or buckle, removing a common irritation that rules out many metal watches for sensitive skin.
- Unlike budget resin watches that use a permanent, integrated strap, the T80 attaches its strap with standard 18mm spring bars; when the resin eventually shows wear at the flex points, a simple spring-bar tool lets you swap in a new strap in under a minute, effectively giving the watch an open-ended lifespan beyond the limits of the original strap.
- The T80's 41mm resin case and matching resin strap bring its total weight to roughly 35 grams, about half that of a comparable stainless steel digital watch — the featherweight feel is the single biggest factor in enabling all-day wear without the wrist fatigue and desk-diving discomfort heavier bracelets cause.
- With 3 ATM water resistance, the T80 handles rain, hand-washing, and heavy sweat safely — you can rinse it under a tap to wash away salt and grime that would otherwise act as an abrasive on the resin, preserving the matte finish and preventing the dulling that often affects unwashed daily-wear watches.
- At 18mm wide on a 41mm case, the T80's strap mirrors the slim proportions of the original 1980s Timex digitals; this narrow strap combined with thin, flexible resin curves tightly around smaller wrists without gaps, distributes pressure evenly, and slips easily under a shirt cuff — a practical comfort advantage for a watch intended to be worn daily in casual and office settings.
How the T80 compares to other retro digital watches
- Unlike nostalgic digital watches that are modern designs with retro styling, the T80 is a direct revival of Timex's 1984 original, carrying the exact mid-'80s case silhouette and button architecture — a detail that matters to buyers who value historical continuity over pastiche.
- Most retro digital competitors rely on a side-mounted LED that illuminates only a portion of the display; the T80's INDIGLO electroluminescent panel lights the entire screen uniformly in a soft blue-green glow, making it the functionally superior choice for quick legibility in the dark.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing digital wristwatch with a translucent green resin case and matching ribbed strap, rectangular rounded display with black bezel and visible metal pushers on both sides.
- Overall viewWatch shown face-on with full case and upper and lower portions of a ribbed strap visible; four round metal pushers are visible at mid-height on left and right case sides.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.02 · w 0.70 · h 0.96 (high) - Case material and finishTranslucent green resin case with a matte-to-satin appearance; edges slightly rounded and the resin shows a subtle gradient of saturation toward edges.
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x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high) - Strap constructionMatching translucent green resin strap with horizontal raised ribs across its visible length and a matte finish.
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x 0.20 · y 0.48 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Display bezelBlack rectangular bezel with rounded corners surrounding the LCD area, edged by a thin white outline and containing colored text callouts in yellow and teal.
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x 0.24 · y 0.14 · w 0.52 · h 0.40 (high) - LCD screenTwo-zone grey LCD display: a narrow upper status row and a larger lower numeric time row showing segmented digits; screen background is light grey with darker grey segment pixels.
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x 0.29 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high) - Metal pushersFour polished silver round pushers set into the case: two on the left edge and two on the right edge, visible in profile.
4 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.30 · w 0.03 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.30 · w 0.03 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.15 · y 0.40 · w 0.03 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.40 · w 0.03 · h 0.06 (high) - Minute/second digits“Large segmented digits in the lower LCD row read '10:10:00' using bold black segments.”
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x 0.34 · y 0.31 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Upper time indicator“Upper LCD row shows '8:11A' to the right side of the top segment area.”
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x 0.49 · y 0.22 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high) - Small day label“Small uppercase day abbreviation 'TUE' centered between the upper and lower LCD rows.”
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x 0.45 · y 0.27 · w 0.08 · h 0.03 (high)
Other
Product shot on a neutral light grey background with soft shadow below the strap; even studio lighting and slight reflection on metal pushers.
- Background and shadowUniform pale grey background with a soft diffuse shadow directly beneath the lower strap area.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.86 · w 1.00 · h 0.14 (high) - Reflections and lightingEven frontal studio lighting producing soft highlights on the resin surface and small specular highlights on the metal pushers.
- Shot compositionCentered vertical composition showing whole watch front with slight top and bottom cropping of strap ends by image edge.
Colors
translucent forest green· case and strap#1C523Bdeep black· display bezel background#0A1414light grey· LCD segments and screen backgroundbright yellow· accent textpolished silver· metal pushers- Overall viewWatch shown face-on with full case and upper and lower portions of a ribbed strap visible; four round metal pushers are visible at mid-height on left and right case sides.
- 02
Product
Rear-facing translucent green resin watch showing the stainless steel caseback, a metal buckle, and a ribbed translucent strap with adjustment holes.
- Caseback material and markingCircular brushed stainless steel caseback attached with visible screws and a large centered printed 'TIMEX' wordmark.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.26 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high) - Caseback text“TIMEX”
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x 0.58 · y 0.33 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Translucent resin caseTranslucent green resin case surrounding the metal caseback, with molded screw posts and a slightly wavy bezel outline.
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x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high) - Strap textureTranslucent green resin strap with a repeated vertical ribbed texture on the visible outer surface and smooth inner surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.34 · w 0.60 · h 0.52 (high) - Adjustment holesRow of circular adjustment holes punched along the strap visible on the right-hand strap section.
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x 0.56 · y 0.56 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Buckle hardwareMatte-finish metal tang buckle with a single metal tang visible and a rectangular metal loop holding the strap.
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x 0.24 · y 0.56 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Strap keeperTranslucent green resin strap keeper loop located near the buckle, matching the strap material and color.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio-style product photo on a light neutral background with soft shadow; shallow depth of field keeps foreground strap and buckle in sharper focus than the upper caseback area.
- Background and surfaceEven light grey to off-white background with a soft shadow beneath the watch indicating a flat horizontal surface.
- Depth of fieldShallow depth of field with the foreground strap and buckle in sharper focus while the caseback and upper case are slightly softer.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view of the watch arranged in a curved open position so both strap interior and caseback are visible.
- LightingSoft, diffused lighting producing minimal specular highlights on metal surfaces and gentle translucency in the resin.
Colors
translucent emerald green· strap and case#3D9374brushed stainless silver· caseback and buckle#BCBDBB- Caseback material and markingCircular brushed stainless steel caseback attached with visible screws and a large centered printed 'TIMEX' wordmark.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- Does the T80 Resin Watch have an Indiglo backlight, and if not, how is the display illuminated?
- Yes, the T80 Resin Watch features Timex's INDIGLO® electroluminescent backlight, which illuminates the entire digital display evenly with a soft blue-green glow when you press the crown button [1]. This is a signature Timex feature that provides excellent legibility in low light and is standard across the T80 line.
- What material is the lens (crystal) made of—mineral glass, acrylic, or something else—and is it scratch-resistant?
- The lens is made of acrylic crystal. Acrylic is softer than mineral glass, so it's more prone to surface scratches, but it is shatter-resistant and any light scuffs can be easily buffed out with a polishing cloth.