Maughan Jones Momentum ChronovsTimex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter

Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter
TimexMarlin Chronograph Tachymeter

Ref. marlin-chronograph-tachymeter-40mm-leather-strap-watch-tw2y66600·MSRP $219

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Maughan Jones Momentum Chrono at true scale

Momentum Chrono

Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter at true scale

Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

10.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$168

lowest

$219

Movement

Seiko VK63

Quartz

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
White
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
n/a
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$168
$219
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Reviews

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Maughan Jones Momentum Chrono

Owners widely praise the Maughan Jones Momentum Chrono for its comfortable wearability, with one owner noting it wears smaller than expected, similar to an SKX009 on a sub-7-inch wrist, and another highlighting its soft tropic strap. The watch also receives compliments, with one owner finding it a nice-looking piece and a close homage to the Monaco. One owner notes the watch features a thick sapphire crystal and nice lume. However, one owner points out that the Maughan Jones Momentum Chrono uses a Dubois-Depraz 2045 module on an ETA 2824 movement, which can be difficult and expensive to repair due to its modular design. Overall, owners rate the Maughan Jones Momentum Chrono highly for its comfortable wearability and aesthetic appeal, with the modular movement being a point of consideration for long-term maintenance.

Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter

Owners widely praise the Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Leather Strap Watch for its accessible price and vintage-inspired, mid-century design, with many finding it an awesome watch that is hard to beat for the money. The glassbox aesthetic and steel case are frequently highlighted as attractive features. The stock leather strap is considered surprisingly good and complements the watch well, though some owners also find the bracelet to be good. One owner notes the acrylic crystal scratches very easily. Some owners express concern about the 40mm case and 46.3mm lug-to-lug measurement fitting smaller wrists. One owner laments its quartz movement and 24-hour subdial. Overall, owners rate the Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Leather Strap Watch highly for its vintage styling and value.

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