Timex may have revealed its next automatic dive watches a little earlier than planned. A short-lived announcement reportedly introduced two new models in the Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 HEV Automatic lineup before the post was removed, leaving watch fans with a strong hint that an official launch is close.
The two models are the Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 HEV Automatic TW3A01600 and TW3A01700. Although Timex has not yet made a full public rollout, retailer listings already point to key specifications, pricing, and design differences between the two versions.
Both watches are built around a 44 mm stainless steel case and are designed as serious dive-style timepieces. They offer 200 meters of water resistance, along with a screw-down crown and screw-on case back for improved sealing. The watches also feature a unidirectional ratcheting bezel with a ceramic insert, giving them the practical look and durability expected from a modern diver.
One of the standout features is the automatic helium escape valve positioned near 10 o’clock. This detail brings the Deepwater Meridian 200 HEV Automatic closer to professional dive-watch territory, even if most buyers will likely appreciate it more as a design and engineering feature than something they use regularly.
Timex has also equipped the watches with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, a welcome upgrade for scratch resistance and visibility. The hands and hour markers use Super-LumiNova, helping improve readability in low-light conditions and underwater-style environments.
The two variants differ mainly in dial color and strap configuration. The TW3A01600 comes with a silver-white vertically brushed dial and a stainless steel bracelet, giving it a cleaner and more classic dive-watch appearance. The TW3A01700 uses a metallic blue vertically brushed dial paired with a perforated HNBR synthetic rubber strap, making it the sportier and more casual option.
Both models use quick-release spring bars, which should make strap changes simple without special tools. That is a useful touch for buyers who like switching between bracelet, rubber, and other strap styles.
Inside the Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 HEV Automatic is the Miyota 8215 automatic movement. This well-known Japanese movement has 21 jewels and offers a power reserve of up to 40 hours. It also supports manual winding through the crown, giving wearers more control if the watch has not been worn for a while.
Retail listings suggest the watches are part of Timex’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection and are marked as coming soon in some markets. Pricing appears to vary depending on region and configuration. The blue-dial TW3A01700 has been listed around $498 in one market and approximately ₹44,995 in India, while the bracelet-equipped TW3A01600 has appeared at around $531 or ₹49,995.
The most interesting part of the story is the timing. The removed announcement described the Deepwater Meridian 200 HEV Automatic as a new release, which strongly suggests the watches are real and already close to launch. The deletion could simply mean the post went live ahead of schedule.
If the listed specifications hold true, the Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 HEV Automatic could become an appealing option for buyers looking for an automatic dive watch with a sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, helium escape valve, 200-meter water resistance, and accessible pricing. With two distinct designs, one dressier on a steel bracelet and one sportier on rubber, Timex appears ready to expand its Deepwater lineup with a pair of capable mechanical divers.
