Scale: 34 mm case
Timex
Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm
TW2R47900
$259
Office, formal, everyday
The Marlin brings back a 1960s Timex at its original 34 mm, which is exactly what a dress watch should measure and almost nobody offers at this price. A domed acrylic crystal, sunburst dial and 10 mm case slide under a cuff, and winding it by hand each morning gives a mechanical ritual for little money. The movement is basic and the crown is small, but for looks and proportions it beats larger fashion dress watches costing the same.
A true vintage 34 mm size with a hand wound movement.
Specifications
| Diameter | 34 mm |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 10 mm |
| Lug to lug | 41 mm |
| Lug width | 18 mm |
| Case | Stainless steel |
| Crystal | Acrylic |
| Water resistance | 30 m |
| Movement | Manual |
| Power reserve | 40 hours |
| Strap | Leather strap |
Pros
- Proper vintage 34 mm proportions
- Thin enough for any shirt cuff
- Domed acrylic and sunburst dial
- Hand winding at an entry price
Cons
- Small crown is fiddly; some crowns have failed
- No hacking, accuracy varies by unit
- Only splash resistant at 30 m
Rivals
Orient Bambino 38, Seiko Presage Cocktail Time, Citizen C7 NH8390
What owners say
Owners rate it highly for looks and size, and Timex shows a 4.75 average from over 300 reviews. Forum threads flag the crown as the weak point, with some popping out or failing after a year or two, plus accuracy that varies from about 10 seconds to a minute a day.
Sources
- timex.eu Official
- timex.com Official · USD 259 and owner rating
- ablogtowatch.com Review
- hewore.com Review · Measured +10 to 12 s per day, about 36 h reserve
- watchuseek.com Forum · Crown popping out is the most common complaint
- watchuseek.com Forum · Crown mechanism failure after about 18 months for one owner
Some figures could not be verified: Timex does not name the calibre or frequency, so both are null. Caseback type was not confirmed. Six sources, two of them forum threads; no Reddit thread surfaced.