Helgray Silverstone (Refurbished)vsTimex 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.

Helgray Silverstone (Refurbished) at true scale

Silverstone (Refurbished)

Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter at true scale

Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

11.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$150

lowest

$219

Movement

Seiko VK64

Quartz

Case

2 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
n/a
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$150
$219
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Helgray Silverstone (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Silverstone (Refurbished) for its attractive aesthetic, crisp printing, applied indices, legible date wheel, and solid pushers, noting amazing fit and finish for the price point. Some owners find the case feels insubstantial or light, with downward-angled lugs that can dig into the wrist, and a crystal with noticeable edge effects. The 24-hour subdial is also noted as less desirable than sub seconds by some. Overall, owners rate the Helgray Silverstone (Refurbished) highly for its aesthetic appeal and impressive build quality at its price.

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.