Timex Men's Marlin 40mm Watch

Gorgeous watch! This Tiffany blue dial got me curious as I don't have anything similar to this watch dial color in my collection. Depending on the light, the satin dial can gleam like mint green, powder blue, or turquoise, which is great for casual wear. Based on reviews I've seen, many say the crown is hard to operate due to the lack of knurling, but for me and my oily fingers, it's surprisingly (and thankfully) quite easy to change the time/date and to manually wind the watch (it's an automatic, so I don't really have to wind it that often). I like the design of the crown -- the inscribed "T" and triple rings on the crown perimeter add to the retro-modern styling. There's no exterior bezel, as the chunky yet sleek Hesalite acrylic crystal envelopes the entire top surface of the watch, encasing the etched "Marlin" and dual stripes, giving it that "Space Age" (Jetsons) feel -- bought some Polywatch to buff out minor scratches that's sure to happen eventually. The dish/concave dial with notches/cutouts for the indices lend the Marlin a subtle yet unique appearance, while the cross hair dial detail and simple baton hands make for a clean aesthetic. The Miyota movement is reliable, and is fine for the watch's price range. The stock black strap is okay, comfortable, but not for me. However, the Marlin and this particular dial pairs well with several leather straps, and I'm sure it would be a good match with a Milanese bracelet as well. At 38mm (not 40mm), the Marlin Jet sits well on my 16.5cm (6.5") wrist, without any overhang. Timex is headed towards the right direction with their more recent offerings across their various lines, and am looking forward to the brand's burgeoning renaissance over the next couple of years.

This watch is a beast. Looks great and isn't too expensive.

Timex has done it again. This is a high-quality, very good-looking watch for the money. The bracelet has a good finish good feel to it. The bracelet was massive - had to remove 4 links to accommodate my 7 1/2" wrist. That's not at all a criticism - just potentially helpful info for those looking to accommodate large wrists. The crown and pushers feel great - definite, positive detents where you'd expect them. Photos don't do justice the shine of the face - it's amazing in person - and the acrylic lens complements the shiny face well by limiting reflections. The size and weight of this watch perfectly match my personal taste, not to mention the attractive color of the face contrasting with the polished case and bracelet. And I love how the color of the pushers and crown match the indices and hands. This is the most expensive Timex I own, but it's a bargain for what you get.

Stem fell out while winding. Amazon told me to contact Timex. They emailed me once, then never got back to me. Customer support days none in stock so could refund me but have to physically take to a return center. I have no vehicle at this time. Would not give me option to mail back. Expensive watch to be having so much trouble with. And they're still available on Amazon, I was told they cannot replace. Very unhappy with service.

Love it, can be scratched but poly watch will get it out cleanly. I switched out the bracelet which was very easy and can’t say enough about the looks!

Pros: Great quality! Strap is very comfortable and easy to adjust. They do look expensive. Cons: Crown is not very comfortable. Edges are sharp and oriented in parallel with a spin direction, which makes it hard to wind the watch.

People; this was a good purchase. The dial is a very unique color, & this timepiece is versatile. I’ve worn it with both a denim trucker, & a suit/sport coat. It works. I’ve had numerous people ask me about it, & have been told that it’s a cross between a “Formula One”, & a subtle elegance that you could even wear while riding a horse. 👌🏻

This is a hand winding watch which means you need to wind it every 24 hours to keep it running and you have to be careful not to wind it too hard. But unlike my smart watch if I hold it up to my ear, I can hear it ticking. The strap is leather and supple and feels good on the wrist, it will probably mold to my wrist with wear. The watch face is not too big on my smaller wrist, and I am in love with this watch.

Excellent timex marlin watch but not as advertised it's not 40mm at all but a small ladies watch no good for me or any man

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Was pricey but very nice!

Ottimo orologio !

Mehr retro geht fast nicht. Sehr schöne Uhr im Stile/bzw eine moderne Wiederauflage einer Timex aus den 60ger Jahren. Auch nicht zu klein, ich trage meist Uhren mit 40 und mehr mm Durchmesser, aber die 38 mm sind nicht zu klein für Männerhände. Mit dem Werk von Miyota sollte es für Jahre keine Probleme geben. Was ich so noch nie gesehen habe ist dass das Glas (Plexi) über die Lünette gezogen ist. Der Schriftzug "Marlin" auf der Lünette ist somit hinter Glas. Gehäuse und das gewölbte Glas schliessen nahezu (vielleicht ein halber Millimeter Vorsprung) ab. Das montierte Band ist Ok, ich habe es durch ein Lederband ersetzt.Das montierte Band ist nicht schwarz wie in der Beschreibung angegeben sondern dunkelblau. Die Ablesbarkeit ist nicht besonders gut, 100 m Wasserdichtigkeit wären natürlich besser gewesen, aber ich plane sowieso nicht mit dieser Uhr ins Wasser zu gehen, dafür gibt es Diver.