Vontélle and Timex Bring Bold, Culturally Inspired Design to Limited-Edition Watch and Eyewear

The collaboration pairs Vontélle’s bold, culturally inspired glasses with limited-edition Timex watches

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Vontélle, the Black women-owned luxury eyewear brand, brings its bold, culturally inspired design to an American watch icon in a new collaboration with Timex. Pairing signature Vontélle eyewear with limited-edition Timex watches, the collection introduces two distinctive timepieces: the Vontélle x Timex Marlin and the Vontélle x Timex Marlin Quartz Chronograph Gift Set.

The collaboration marks Vontélle’s expansion into watches, translating its heritage-inspired patterns and vibrant colors into a new category. Bringing together Timex’s watchmaking legacy and Vontélle’s distinctive perspective, the collection celebrates personal expression while creating greater visibility for Black women-led design in fashion.

The Vontélle x Timex Marlin is an update to the Timex Marlin, pairing vibrant design with thoughtful craftsmanship, creating a timepiece that looks as great as it feels. A chevron-patterned dial in brilliant blue draws from Vontélle’s signature design language, while a polished stainless-steel case and blue natural leather strap balance these details with timeless versatility.

The Vontélle x Timex Marlin Quartz Chronograph Gift Set features an individually numbered Marlin Quartz Chronograph with a black sunray dial, stainless-steel case, and gold-tone dial details that create a striking balance of sophistication and character, while retro-style quarter-hour markers nod to the Marlin’s classic 1960s design. Two interchangeable fabric straps allow for versatility, with one featuring a traditional mudcloth pattern and the other a vibrant Kente-inspired print.

“This collaboration demonstrates what is possible when an iconic brand with heritage and an emerging design company come together with a shared vision,” says Vontélle co-founders Nancey Harris and Tracy Vontélle Green. “We are building on the foundation we established in eyewear while introducing our designs to a broader audience. It’s an important milestone for Vontélle and an exciting new chapter in our growth.”

“Nancey and Tracy have built something distinctive with Vontélle, a brand whose cultural roots and bold design make it instantly recognizable,” says Shari Fabiani, Chief Marketing Officer of Timex Group. “Their approach to pattern and color brings a fresh energy to our Marlin collection. Together, we’ve created watches that combine the lasting appeal of a Timex classic with the freedom to express your own style.”

Limited to 300 units per style, the collection is available at Vontelle.com and Timex.com.

About Vontélle Eyewear
Founded in 2019, Vontélle was created to meet the demand for better-fitting, vibrant, fashion-forward eyewear designed for diverse faces with wider nose bridges, face widths and longer temples. Vontélle is a Black women-owned and operated luxury eyewear company known for its bold designs, culturally inspired prints, and inclusive approach to fit. Drawing inspiration from the African Diaspora and cultures from around the world, Vontélle creates optical frames and sunglasses in a range of sizes, fulfilling prescriptions and customized lens options, including tints, transitions, and blue-light-blocking lenses. With a design philosophy rooted in culture, individuality, and global storytelling, Vontélle empowers people to see themselves—and the world—through a broader lens. For more information, visit vontelle.com.

About Timex Group
Timex Group designs, manufactures and markets watches and jewelry that reflect a legacy of craftsmanship and a commitment to storytelling and innovation. Headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, with multiple operating units and more than 2,500 employees worldwide, Timex Group is among the world’s leading watchmakers. Its portfolio includes global iconic brands such as Timex, Timex Atelier, adidas, Aston Martin, Daniel Wellington, Ferragamo, Furla, Gc, Guess, Nautica, rag & bone and Versace.

Vontélle Press Inquiries:
RAGDOLL PR, info@ragdollpr.com

Timex Press Inquiries:
Rachel Walder | rachel.walder@civic-us.com
Daryn Cutler | daryn.cutler@civic-us.com

Sydney Kuhn
RAGDOLL PR
info@ragdollpr.com

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