MUMBAI: Timex Watches has clocked 150 years of existence worlwide! To commemorate the occasion, Timex brand ambassador Brett Lee has launched the Timex 150 years watch collection.

The new collection comprises of 25 styles, 14 of which are for men. The watches in this collection are based on the latest trends from the Basel 2004 Watch Fair, lending a futuristic appeal to the collection.

The men's collection has steel watches in wide leather straps with bolder stitches. The watches are both in soft muted and bright metallic colours and have retro influence on designs with multiple graphic features dial. The women's collection are in squares and rectangular shape with wide cuff leather straps; particularly white leather straps. The main highlight of the women's collection is the use of floral and rainbow colours in metallic hues for the dials.

Lee was quoted in an official release saying, "The Timex brand is known for its sporty, techie and futuristic watch collection. I am sure that Timex, which is catching up with my speed of 160 kmph, will soon reach even greater heights".

Last year Timex reached the landmark of selling one billion watches worldwide.