Timex Marlin Chronograph TachymetervsZeppelin Hindenburg Chronograph Solar

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

Zeppelin Hindenburg Chronograph Solar at true scale

Hindenburg Chronograph Solar

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

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Thickness

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11mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$219

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Movement

Quartz

Seiko VR42A

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
n/a
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
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Lug Width
20mm
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Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Mineral

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VR42A
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$219
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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.

Zeppelin Hindenburg Chronograph Solar

Owners widely praise the Zeppelin Hindenburg Chronograph Solar for its value, elegant aesthetic, and reliable solar movement with alarm, 12-hour chronograph, and date functions, with one owner noting excellent timekeeping. Some owners find the 41mm case too large, and one owner flagged the crown stem as feeling flimsy. On balance, owners rate the Zeppelin Hindenburg Chronograph Solar highly for its attractive design and dependable solar functionality at its price point.

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