Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm
This review examines the Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm, a retro-styled mechanical watch that builds on the success of the original 2017 Marlin series. It features a larger 40mm case, a reliable Miyota 8215 automatic movement, and a distinctive 1960s-inspired dial with a sunburst finish.
- 40mm case
- 13mm thick
- Miyota 8215 automatic movement
- 40-hour power reserve
- 20mm black leather strap
- Price: $299 (list price)
The polished stainless steel case retains the style of the initial Marlin release but is sized up to 40mm wide, with a thickness of 13mm, largely due to a prominent acrylic crystal.
The dial features polished, faceted stick markers and silver-on-black cardinal numbers in an angular typeface on a lime green sunburst surface.
Lume is applied to the hands and pips above the hour markers, providing a glow in low light conditions.
The watch comes on a 20mm black leather strap from S.B. Foot Tannery with quick-release pins, though the reviewer found its matte finish and untapered cut to be a bit heavy for the watch's elegant case and dial.
The Miyota 8215 movement is described as a solid, reliable unit with 21 jewels and a beat rate of 21,600 bph.