Space Jam’s 30th-anniversary Q Timex: design, US$269 reference price, stock-check date and a practical UAE delivered-cost comparison.
The Space Jam x Q Timex watch celebrates the 1996 film’s 30th anniversary with Bugs Bunny and a moving basketball motif. Timex confirms a run of 1,000 numbered watches. That gives fans a specific edition to collect, not a guaranteed investment. For UAE buyers, the essential details are the TW2Y79100 reference, original US retail price and the difference between an official product listing and confirmed local stock.
What the anniversary edition actually offers
The dial is the point: Bugs Bunny and the basketball turn a familiar Q-shaped watch into an unmistakably Space Jam piece. That is a stronger reason to shortlist it than a vague promise of collectability. This is a source-led buying guide, not an on-wrist test or a claim that we have measured resale demand.
A numbered run tells you how many were made; it does not prove current demand or future resale value. Our view is that the appeal is strongest for someone who likes both the film and the retro Q shape. Buy it as a watch you want to wear. If the numbered caseback and packaging matter to you, ask a resale seller for clear photographs and check whether those items are included.
Unpacking the Design: Bugs Bunny, Basketball & Retro Charm
The design puts the animation on the dial rather than relying only on a name on the caseback. Timex describes a 38 mm steel case with a blue rotating bezel and a five-link steel bracelet. Compare the size with a watch you already wear; diameter alone does not settle comfort, and bracelet adjustment matters for a gift.
The basketball serves as the seconds hand, with the net painted beneath the domed acrylic crystal. That makes the movement part of the joke rather than a static film graphic. The maker lists luminous details, a battery-powered quartz movement, an 11.5 mm case height and 18 mm lug width. The latter is useful if you plan to change the strap. Check the exact TW2Y79100 product details rather than copying every specification from a different Q Timex reissue.
Will the bracelet fit before you buy?
Timex’s TW2Y79100 fit guide lists an adjustable wrist-circumference range of 150–205 mm (15–20.5 cm). That is more useful for a gift than the 38 mm case diameter alone. Measure around the wrist below the wrist bone; for a used watch, ask the seller for its current bracelet circumference and whether the removed links are included. The maker’s range does not establish what a shortened resale bracelet can fit.
The appeal—and the limits of a numbered edition
Acrylic is part of the retro character, but it needs to be treated as acrylic rather than advertised as scratch-proof sapphire. The playful dial is the reason we would choose this edition over a plain Q. The trade-off is a more overt character design: it is less discreet with formal clothing. Scarcity does not change that styling decision, and an asking price on a resale site does not prove a completed sale.
The original Space Jam paired Michael Jordan with the Looney Tunes cast. This edition celebrates that film, not the later sequel. It makes most sense as a nostalgic present when you know the recipient actually likes the characters. A numbered watch can be a fun keepsake without being described as an asset. Our advice is to spend on the design you enjoy, not on a seller’s prediction about what another collector might pay later.
US price, availability and UAE buying checks
Timex’s announcement lists US$269. That is an original US price, not a confirmed AED retail price or delivered UAE total. We have not verified the earlier local-price and resale claims. For an overseas order, check destination eligibility, delivery, taxes and returns in the actual basket. A currency conversion alone omits charges and does not establish an authorised local offer.
The official US TW2Y79100 listing showed out of stock when checked on 18 October 2026. That is the US store’s status, not proof of worldwide availability or a UAE sell-out. Ask any local dealer to confirm that exact reference. We have not verified stock at individual Rivoli or Hour Choice branches, nor that Timex’s US store currently delivers this item to the UAE. If buying resale, compare condition, bracelet links, box, paperwork and buyer protection. Avoid paying a premium just because a listing says “rare”. The strongest reason to buy this is the moving basketball dial, not an invented UAE buying frenzy.
Compare the actual delivered deal, not just the exchange rate
| Check | Why it can change the decision |
|---|---|
| Exact reference and photographs | Match TW2Y79100; request the actual caseback, not only campaign pictures |
| Item price plus delivery and checkout charges | A converted US sticker price is not a UAE delivered quote |
| Bracelet fit, links, box and paperwork | A lower resale asking price can omit items you need |
| Return destination and cost | An overseas return can erase a small apparent saving |
| Condition and service history | A water-resistance label does not certify the present condition of a used watch |
For example, a hypothetical AED 1,050 watch with AED 90 delivery and AED 60 of checkout charges totals AED 1,200. Against a comparable AED 1,250 delivered offer, the saving is AED 50—not AED 200. These are invented comparison inputs, not current prices or tax rates. Ask for the final total and return terms before deciding whether that saving is worthwhile.
For water use, consult Timex’s water-resistance chart and the model instructions. A 50 m rating is not permission to dive 50 metres. The chart distinguishes light swimming from snorkelling and diving; have the seals and condition checked on a used example. Timex also instructs owners not to press any buttons underwater. Treat that as a care restriction, not a reason to assume every used watch remains water-resistant.
Questions answered
What is the Space Jam x Q Timex reference?
The 30th-anniversary edition is TW2Y79100, limited to 1,000 numbered watches.
What does it cost in the UAE?
The original US listing is US$269. A current authorised UAE price and branch-level stock are not verified here; obtain the exact delivered quote from the seller.
Can it be used for swimming?
Timex lists 50 m water resistance and permits light swimming, but not snorkelling or poolside diving. Follow the maker’s care guidance for the condition of your own watch.
