On the topic of size, let's talk about the thickness (or lack of thickness). As always with sub 36mm watches, the initial 34mm size of the Marlin on my 7 1/4 inch wrist came as a surprise Coming from the near perfect size of my Rolex Sub, it took myself some time to get comfortable with seeing something a little more conservative strapped to my wrist.
However, after handling the watch in person, I'm pleased to report and concerns of the black and silver combo are long gone. I wasn't sure I'd be a fan of those black hands and indices as all the images I'd seen previously didn't quite work for me.
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On the topic of the domed crystal, it's hard to ignore its size! After only a few winds the little manual wind movement is ticking away and those deep black hands are off. The domed acrylic crystal not only compliments the vintage feeling of the watch but also makes that dial pop even more. It's extremely hard not to appreciate this sunburst dial which just makes me think of all the original examples I've seen in the past year and imagine this is how they looked when passed over the counter to the new owner. The first thing I noticed when unboxing the Marlin, was the unmissable silver sunburst dial. The interior of the Marlin box is typically old school with an off-white soft fabric cushion combined with classic Timex branding commonly found in (you guessed it) a Timex box from the 60s. The first thing you'll notice after unpacking the outer package and opening the black on black Timex branded box is that it's not just the watch that brought vintage aesthetics with it. As I'm sure you imagine I have plenty to say about this re-issue, but for the time being let's go over my first impression of the watch and suggest some straps for you. As a fan of vintage watches, I was eagerly waiting for this little 34mm gem to arrive.
Timex has recently re-issued their infamous, classic Marlin dress watch from the 1960's. If you're active in the online watch community you'll have more than likely seen the newest watch that keeps cropping up. The Timex Marlin has landed at WatchGecko HQ, we give you some replacement straps suggestions and chat about our first impressions.
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