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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.

Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter at true scale

Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph at true scale

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

n/a

11.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$219

lowest

$328

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VK64

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$219
$328
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Reviews

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its elegant, art deco-inspired tuxedo dial and its value as an affordable chronograph option. Some owners note a criticism regarding the differing fonts used for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand in favor of a 24-hour sub-dial. The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph features a Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz movement, a sapphire crystal, and measures 38mm in diameter. Overall, owners rate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph highly for its attractive design and accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The Art Deco aesthetic is a key strength. The Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is also consistently mentioned.

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