Timex vs A.P.C.: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

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Timex

United States Founded 1854

Sporty & sportswear · Outdoor & functional · Minimal & basics

A.P.C.

France Founded 1987

Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

Both brands show traits of Polished & dressy.

Different traits

Sporty & sportswear
Timex shows a stronger emphasis
Outdoor & functional
Timex shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

Timex (solid line, circles)
A.P.C. (dashed line, squares)

How to read the chart

Traits farther from the centre are more prominent within each brand. The chart uses the same relative display as the brand profile. Area does not indicate brand quality or absolute differences between brands.

Traits by category

Bar lengths show how prominent each trait is within each brand.

Timex
A.P.C.

Minimal & basics: Timex：Relative prominence within the brand

A.P.C.：Relative prominence within the brand
Polished & dressy: Timex：Relative prominence within the brand

A.P.C.：Relative prominence within the brand
Luxury & heritage: Timex：Relative prominence within the brand

A.P.C.：Relative prominence within the brand
Avant-garde & designer: Timex：Relative prominence within the brand

A.P.C.：Relative prominence within the brand
Decoration & playfulness: Timex：Relative prominence within the brand

A.P.C.：Relative prominence within the brand
Streetwear: Timex：Relative prominence within the brand

A.P.C.：Relative prominence within the brand
Trends & youth culture: Timex：Relative prominence within the brand

A.P.C.：Relative prominence within the brand
Sporty & sportswear: Timex：Relative prominence within the brand

A.P.C.：Relative prominence within the brand
Outdoor & functional: Timex：Relative prominence within the brand

A.P.C.：Relative prominence within the brand

Basic information

Field	Timex	A.P.C.
Country	United States	France
Founded	1854	1987
Category	Watches	Clothing
Other categories	Accessories	—

— indicates information that is not available.

Brand profiles

Timex

United States Founded 1854

Timex, a watch brand, was founded in 1854 in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA, as the Waterbury Clock Company by brass manufacturer Benedict & Burnham. It continues to operate under Timex Group and offers a wide range of collections, centered on...

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A.P.C.

France Founded 1987

A.P.C. is a French ready-to-wear brand founded in Paris in 1987 by Jean Touitou. Centered on creating simple, high-quality clothes designed to be worn for a long time, it highlights the wearer's individuality through precise cuts and restra...

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Brand lines

Collaborations

A.P.C.

2026-03-10
FREAK'S STORE
FREAK’S STORE created an exclusive version of A.P.C.’s classic logo-embroidered T-shirt. It announced two styles, “BRODE T-SHIRTS” and “RUE MADAME T-SHIRTS,” with adjusted embroidery colors and silhouettes, and said sales would begin in mid-March.
2025-12-12
Gregory
The A.P.C. and Gregory collaboration released three types of durable nylon bags in December 2025 under the “Urban Hiking” concept.
2025-10-02
Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs × A.P.C. released a capsule collection of 26 styles, including bags and denim, themed around college and prep, on October 2, 2025.
2025-04-05
ASICS
A.P.C. and ASICS collaborated on GEL-SONOMA in 2022 and a tennis collection in 2025, offering sneakers and apparel for a head-to-toe look.
2024-12-26
Barbour
The first collaboration between A.P.C. and Barbour took place at the end of 2024. It features fishing jackets based on the Barbour Spey, denim work jackets, T-shirts, and other items.
2024-06-20
Topologie
The 2024 collaboration between A.P.C. and Topologie comprises 10 pieces. It features a range of utility items, including straps, bags, and phone cases.

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