Timex Marlin 40mm Automatic Watch with Acrylic Crystal A$242.50 Delivered @ Timex

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Timex Marlin 40mm Automatic Watch with Acrylic Crystal A$242.50 Delivered @ Timex
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Chazzozz on 14/01/2025 - 18:42 timex.com (1071 clicks)
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Timex had a sneaky flash sale recently that seems to still be going. Maybe they’re running some models out? Anyway, the standout is this Marlin Automatic in 40mm. It ticks all the mid-century design boxes, right down to the acrylic crystal, but with a modern movement (which I think is a Miyota 8000 series). I bought one of these from Watch Direct and it’s really satisfying my desire for vintage styling, and at this price it’s a no-brainer.

(If you prefer a quartz then this Q 1978 Day/Date is down to $177.50 but would be subject to the $20 shipping charge as its under $190.)

Marlin Full specs:

  • Watch Movement: Mechanical Automatic
  • Water Resistance: 50 meters
  • Crystal / Lens: Acrylic
  • Case Diameter: 40 mm
  • Case Height: 13 mm
  • Case Material: Stainless Steel
  • Case Color: Stainless Steel
  • Case Finish: Polished
  • Dial Color: Natural (Salmon)
  • Dial Markings: Arabic & Markers (Partial)
  • Strap / Lug Width: 20 mm
  • Strap Material: Leather
  • Strap Color: Brown
  • Strap Buckle: Buckle

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Comments

  • Chazzozz on 14/01/2025 - 18:44
    +3

    Get yourself a tube of Polywatch off eBay for under $10 and you won’t need to worry about scratches on the crystal, either.

  • TheFunkySalsa on 14/01/2025 - 20:25

    The Q 1978 is very cool. Too bad the green dial model isn't part of the sale, otherwise I would've pulled the trigger. Great looking watches.

  • ifreddo on 14/01/2025 - 21:26

    That is a beautiful watch. Bit of a chunky boy though.

    • Chazzozz on 14/01/2025 - 21:48

      Surprisingly, it doesn’t wear that big. You don’t notice the height of the crystal that much, and without a bezel and the slim sides it looks & feels like a sub-40mm in the wrist. I haven’t weighed it properly but I would not at all be surprised if it came in under 100g.

      • ifreddo on 14/01/2025 - 21:59

        I just checked and it's actually the same thickness as my current HR steel. Withings HR steel is now 7 years old but still working fine. This is the first watch I've seen that matches it's dimensions and also looks classy. How are you finding the watch?

        • ASR-Briggs on 15/01/2025 - 00:49

          Probably by clicking “go to deal” above.

        • Chazzozz on 15/01/2025 - 08:46
          +1

          I’m really liking it. Despite people complaining about the Miyota 8000 having a noisy rotor I honestly don’t notice it unless I purposely hold it close to my ear and shake it. Accuracy is acceptable, certainly no worse than any other Japanese movement around the $200-$300 mark, and at least I know should it ever need servicing or replacing it’s widely available. Legibility is good in most lighting conditions with dark hands on a light background; if I had one complaint I’d say the lume is poor. The supplied strap is a nice, thick leather, and the holes are neatly spaced so I have comfortable adjustment to suit my 7 1/4” wrist. It’s still breaking in after a couple of weeks, and since it has quick-release spring bars it’s a doodle to swap out.

          At the ~$400+ price point you often see it for I would not recommend, however a mid-$200 price makes it a very attractive buy.

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