New! Timex Marlin Automatic Coming Soon

[GradyPhilpott]

Timex isn't the most popular watch on the board, but I like my new hand-wind Marlin and this new automatic looks pretty nice, too. It has a nice clean look, too.

http://shop.timex.com/public/viewmes...000000001eb687

[bdex75]

40mm and probably well under $500. What’s not to like?

I wanted to pick up the other reissue until I saw it was 34mm. This will be great.

Hamilton just did it with their Chrono. Was a 42mm LE last year and they reverse the panda, go 40mm and make it non LE. Great call. Albeit at $2200 which is pretty steep for a Hamilton.


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[scarlet knight]

I bought the manual Marlin in black. A tad small for me.

[Droolex]

I dig it!

[opawlows]

Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to see some real life pics of the burgundy/purple dial looking one. Wish it would have had the same dial as the 34mm version though!

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by scarlet knight

I bought the manual Marlin in black. A tad small for me.

I'm liking 34mm more and more as time goes by.

I'm wearing my 1503 today and it feels great.

[Joemck]

Takes a licking....

[rolehex]

I like brown.

[scarlet knight]

The brown one does look nice and a little unusual versus the more typical white or black.

[yessir69]

I’m in. Thanks for posting.

[yessir69]

It’s up on the website. Just ordered the silver dial with brown strap.

[VanAdian]

I would love if they made the hand wind 38mm, 37mm even would be great. Dont think I can pull of 34mm with my 7" flat wrist.

[vman]

Nothing wrong with 34MM. Enjoyed my 35mm for years and going 1mm smaller would not hurt it. Best feature? Looks classy!

[VanAdian]

Originally Posted by vman

Nothing wrong with 34MM. Enjoyed my 35mm for years and going 1mm smaller would not hurt it. Best feature? Looks classy!

What is your wrist size? I have had 36mm king seikos and my old seamaster (grandfathers) is 36mm, but it just feels too small, so i never wear them (my wife even said it looked like I was wearing a girls watch - she's into "full" sized dive watches). Perhaps my perceptions have been skewed by the contemporary sizes, but I will be happy to be convinced otherwise on the Timex; its such a fun, nostalgic piece.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by VanAdian

What is your wrist size? I have had 36mm king seikos and my old seamaster (grandfathers) is 36mm, but it just feels too small, so i never wear them (my wife even said it looked like I was wearing a girls watch - she's into "full" sized dive watches). Perhaps my perceptions have been skewed by the contemporary sizes, but I will be happy to be convinced otherwise on the Timex; its such a fun, nostalgic piece.

I've never been a fan of ultra-large watches, but the more I get into vintage, the more I appreciate the 34mm, and sometimes smaller, watches.

Of course, I'm old enough to have worn 34mm watches and having considered them a normal size for men.

I grew up with men of my father's generation who wore much smaller and thinner watches.

[carlhaluss]

Very nice indeed! Timex has really come out with some stunners lately IMO. I love the idea that one does not necessarily require a huge budget for watches in order to enjoy ownership of some very nice pieces. Kudos to Timex for the Marlin range! I also find a few of the Hamilton sportier field watches and excellent value and quality. For under a grand one can have a truly fine small collection these days.
As a child of the 50s and 60s myself, my father had an Omega (which we still have, and I had it serviced and gave to my brother) which is 34mm.
Cheers,
Carl

[yessir69]

Mine just got here. First impression is that it’s a winner. Dial is perfect, markers are right, strap is soft and beautiful, and the size is perfect.

I was worried about the thickness, but it sits in the wrist really great. I guess it’s time to remove the stickers and set it! Pics in the next field.

[yessir69]

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[scarlet knight]

Looks nice. I ordered the same one today. But gifting the manual 34mm Marlin to my father. Too small for me. And I gave it a chance.

[scarlet knight]

I received the same model depicted above. It is attractive. I like minimalist, Mad Men, 60’s vintage watches and this checks the boxes.

I found the crown winding a little gritty. Setting the time was a little imprecise.

But it punches at its relatively low price level. It’s a keeper.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by scarlet knight

I received the same model depicted above. It is attractive. I like minimalist, Mad Men, 60’s vintage watches and this checks the boxes.

I agree.

[CashGap]

I like it... great move by Timex.

I see this as a "gateway automatic", thousands will buy this and think "finally, a 'nice watch', this is the only one I need...".

A few years later...

[vman]

Originally Posted by VanAdian

What is your wrist size? I have had 36mm king seikos and my old seamaster (grandfathers) is 36mm, but it just feels too small, so i never wear them (my wife even said it looked like I was wearing a girls watch - she's into "full" sized dive watches). Perhaps my perceptions have been skewed by the contemporary sizes, but I will be happy to be convinced otherwise on the Timex; its such a fun, nostalgic piece.

7.25"

Went from Panerai to Nomos. At first, the change was obvious. Then I realized how much I liked the Orion and how little I loved the PAM. In my line up, there is nothing over 40mm.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by CashGap

I like it... great move by Timex.

I see this as a "gateway automatic", thousands will buy this and think "finally, a 'nice watch', this is the only one I need...".

A few years later...

Where did you get a picture of my watch collection?

[scarlet knight]

Here is mine. Looks great, nice strap, crown sounds/feels gritty.


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[GradyPhilpott]

Very nice!