As for the timer, the US versions are built the same way, just with a different plug/socket, a different gear ratio (due to the 50/60Hz difference), and a different dropping resistor.
BTW, while the power loss in the resistor is pretty small, it adds up if you have a bunch of those timers around the house. Replacing the resistor with an X rated capacitor (calculate for the same impedance and measure the current, actual value used will be lower since the motor is inductive) will greatly cut losses.