Timex has released a nostalgia bomb with the reissue of its 1995 Intrepid, and it hits all the right notes. A perfect blend of Y2K-era charm and practical functionality, the new Intrepid brings back the brand’s classic dive-inspired silhouette with a distinct 90s flair. While it’s not a true dive watch, it flaunts a rotating slide-rule bezel and a crisp black-on-white dial that channels that utilitarian tool-watch vibe. The watch is most famously linked to 1990s style icon and avid sailor John F. Kennedy Jr., who helped cement its status as a cultural classic.
The case shape is comfortably familiar, with an offset crown designed to spare your wrist from annoying pressure points. But what makes this a standout throwback? Indiglo. Glorious, glowing Indiglo. It’s not just there when you press the button—it’s boldly marketed on both sides of the strap and highlighted by a neon-green labeled button that screams 1995 in the best way. It’s a design choice that doesn’t try to be subtle—and that’s exactly why it works.
At $199, the Timex Intrepid Reissue doesn’t try to out-tech modern smartwatches. Instead, it offers something few watches can: character, heritage, and a solid dose of analog cool. It’s water-ready for beach days, camping trips, or just looking like a legend at your neighborhood BBQ. And with summer around the corner, you’ll want something tough, affordable, and unapologetically fun on your wrist. The Timex 1995 Intrepid Reissue nails that brief.
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