After a sell-out debut in 2024, MM6 Maison Margiela reunites with Timex to reimagine the T80 in a classic gold hue.
Summary
- MM6 Maison Margiela and Timex reunite for a second collaboration focused on a new gold-tone finish for Autumn/Winter 2025.
- The release includes the 34mm T80 Gift Set and the viral T80 Ring Watch, which features a brushed expansion band for the finger.
- Following a sold-out debut in 2024, the collection launches online and in select stores on November 17.
If you missed out on the frenetic launch of the MM6 Maison Margiela x Timex collaboration earlier in 2024 you were likely not alone. The project saw the American heritage watchmaker and the avant-garde fashion house join forces to sell out stock rapidly. For Autumn/Winter 2025 the duo has returned with a second drop that feels less like a sequel and more like a necessary update to a winning formula.
The centerpiece of this reunion is the T80 Ring Watch. While the concept of wearing a timepiece on a finger is not entirely new, the execution here bridges the gap between a standard digital watch and a piece of conceptual jewelry. The initial run proved that what could easily slide into novelty territory can instead anchor a look as a trendsetting design object.
This time around the focus is on a striking gold-tone finish. The Ring Watch retains the specifications that made the first edition a cult favorite. It features a polished stainless-steel case and a brushed expansion band re-engineered to fit a finger rather than a wrist. A small mirrored display sits under a mineral lens showing digital hours and minutes. It is a quiet subversion of utility, taking the functional act of checking the time and shrinking it down to a gesture of adornment.
Accompanying the ring is the T80 Gift Set. This full-sized wristwatch mirrors the aesthetic of its smaller counterpart with a 34mm polished stainless-steel case and a matching gold-tone bracelet. The face displays digits from 0 to 23 and includes a mirrored mask. In true Margiela fashion, the branding is distinct but integrated; the number 6 on the dial is encircled in a nod to the house’s numerical signature.
Despite the design shift toward high-fashion, the pieces remain rooted in Timex’s pragmatic history. The wristwatch keeps the classic functionalities expected of the T80 model including a daily alarm, a chronograph, and the signature INDIGLO backlight.
The collaboration continues MM6’s exploration of transforming ordinary objects into idiosyncratic essentials. By taking a standard digital interface and applying a gold finish the brand toys with the space between traditional timekeeping and self-expression.
For those looking to secure the pieces, alertness is likely required given the history of the partnership. The collection is set to arrive on November 17 via the Timex and MM6 webstores as well as selected retail locations.
