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14 June 2018, 06:03 AM | #1 |
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Incoming!
Now, I don't expect thunderous applause for this, but I've been waiting with bated breath for many months for this day.
I read that the Timex Marlin was back in stock, so today I checked the website and there it was, and with a 15% discount. I ordered one immediately. I've very excited. https://www.timex.com/marlin-34mm-ha...RoCz58QAvD_BwE
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14 June 2018, 07:20 AM | #2 |
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Cool! I'll applaud
I'll also have to look closely at the old Timex I picked up at an estate sale in my neighborhood a few years ago. It might be this model. |
14 June 2018, 07:32 AM | #3 |
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That's an awesome watch, kudos to you! For all the companies "reissuing" old pieces, I think Timex got it right.
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14 June 2018, 07:58 AM | #4 |
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Nice!
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14 June 2018, 08:05 AM | #5 |
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Love the watch but can’t pay $200 for a watch with a really cheap movement. Looks wise tho it’s such an awesome watch
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14 June 2018, 08:08 AM | #6 |
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I think it's pretty awesome. You should snap should shots and share your experience after spending time with it.
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14 June 2018, 08:13 AM | #7 |
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Thank you, gentlemen.
I'll definitely add photos as soon as it arrives.
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Yeah, I've read some good reviews and even saw some Youtube videos of it this year. However, not too many pictures from people who actually own it. I enjoy the more down to earth experiences and pictures from real owners over the high quality pictures you normally get but very little details about the ownership experience.
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It's a really cheap (though well-built, I hope) watch with a mechanical, hand-wind movement. What do you expect for $200, minus 15%?
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https://www.timex.com/marlin-34mm-ha...RoCz58QAvD_BwE Personally, I think the reviewers who complain about the strap are nuts. If the watch arrives and the strap bothers me, I know, as does everyone here, where to get some very nice ones, which is not a big deal.
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Congrats! Looking forward to pics
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14 June 2018, 09:21 AM | #14 |
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Congrats in advance
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14 June 2018, 09:22 AM | #15 |
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Very nice. I dig it!
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14 June 2018, 09:27 AM | #16 |
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Congrats Grady !!! Looking forward to the pics and your review cause some
of the reviews on the Timex website about the watch are questionable... |
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Way to go! On my wish list. Look forward to your review. Too small at 34mm?
Maybe I am spoiled by four and five figured watch prices, but how bad can it be for $200? |
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But yeah, some watches can be questionable. However, I've always liked Timex. I had one growing up with the illuminating dial, which was helpful in the dark. |
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Congrats!
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I love these two Bambinos.
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I'm trying to keep my collection pared down to just 10 so I've had to see some good watches go, however, I couldn't gift away the Orient Symphony. There's just something about it that I adore with its arabic numerals, the affordable price tag, the raised logo on the dial, etc. |
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Let’s see some wrist shots when it arrives !
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Thanks, Nick.
I've had those Bambinos for quite some time. It's the Timex that's incoming.
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Nicely done Grady. Congratulations!
I picked up this Timex (Todd Snyder edition) last Christmas for $100.
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18 June 2018, 02:17 PM | #27 |
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What a waste of money IMHO, if your going to keep it . There are so many other watch brands Seiko , orient , Citizen with better made quality of a watch.
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19 June 2018, 11:22 AM | #28 |
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Congrats Grady. Yesteryear classic style for sure.
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Congratulations Grady, I’m looking forward to the review
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20 June 2018, 05:08 AM | #30 |
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cool looking watch! congrats!
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