Timex has the type of logo that does not need to be revisited again and again. For decades, it has preserved its simple and effortless style.
Meaning and history
1854 – 1864
The very first Timex logotype featured an uppercase sans-serif lettering in black, with the letters slightly slanted and written in thick confident lines with straight distinct cuts and traditional contours. It was elegant and timeless.
1864 – 2001
The redesign of 1964 brought us an image the brand used for more than a century. It was still a monochrome logotype in sans-serif, but written in more delicate lines and with its uppercase letters set straight, with no inclination. The logotype was light and airy due to a lot of space inside and between the letters, though it still looked powerful and evoked a sense of expertise and reliability.
2001 – Today
The current Timex logo showcases the name of the brand in a sans serif font looking utterly minimalist. Each of the letters has a utilitarian, simple shape without any unnecessary details at all. They seem to be parts of a building, each having a clear and practical purpose. This is symbolic – it reflects the approach the company uses while designing its products.
One more reason for choosing such a simple design can be that it stays perfectly legible even when placed on the face of the watch.