Timex Marlin Automatic Review : One Year of Relative Time (TW2T22700ZV)
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- Опубліковано 9 гру 2018
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Today's Video is special for two reasons. The first is taking a look at the newly released Timex Marlin Automatic. The 40mm bigger brother to the Marlin Mechanical re-issue from last year. Model TW2T22700ZV ( TW2T22700Z )
The second, is that this marks the one year anniversary of Relative Time. It's been a crazy year, but thank you all for joining me on this nutty journey.
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Congratulations on your first year. I really enjoy your channel. Keep up the great content. I had a Marlin as a kid, I got it from my Dad around 1966. It was a great watch. Tough as nails.
You became quickly one of my favourite UA-cam channels. I really appreciate the dedication you put in all your reviews. And since affordable watches is all I can afford 😉, I've to thank you for that extra care that shows in your videos. Keep on with the great work! Thank you!
Thank you. One of my goals was to incorporate good quality video and pictures so you could get a good feel for the watch. Takes time, but I’m happy with how they turn out. Cheers!
It's been a good year. Keep 'em coming.
Congratulations! Not only do you review many watches not seen elsewhere on UA-cam, but I also enjoy your your unique style. Your measured delivery lends itself well to your thoughtful and thorough reviews. Keep up the good work!
Thank you. I find it more fun to look at things that aren’t orient covered. Cheers!
I'm getting more and more interested in Timex, glad you enjoy making the videos I really enjoy watching them.
Thanks. These take a while to make, so that's always nice to hear.
Congratulations on your success! I enjoy your reviews because you are very open minded, detailed and fair. I agree with you regarding the date window. That beautiful dial does not need it at all. This is a watch I would consider for my collection, after seeing in person that is. Here’s to another year! 🍻
Thanks. I would think that some department stores would eventually stock them. But they might be hard to find for now. Cheers!
I absolutely love this channel.
Honest, straightforward and, unlike SOME watch channels I could mention, you eschew flashy gimmicks and shouting. Keep doing what you do. It's really rare.
Thank you! I appreciate it.
Congrats on your first year, I really like the quality of your work, keep it up ! :)
Happy Anniversary!!! I have enjoyed all of your reviews and opinions on the many different watches you have shared with us!! Looking forward to another great year!! Carry on good sir!!
Love the videos, keep it up! I look forward to another year of videos.
Love the channel, great work. Congrats on your first year!
The Timex Marlin was the second watch I ever owned back in the 1960s. My first watch, a cheap Swiss made one given to me by my grandfather, stopped working and I remember getting its replacement that Marlin for Christmas in 1968. I really liked that watch. It was tough, inexpensive, and above all it worked. Unfortunately the wrist band must have broken because I lost it and I remember being heartbroken. For Christmas in 1971 I was given another Timex mechanical and it soldiered on until my father gave me his old but beautifully functioning Timex Electric in the mid '70s.
I still have the non-functioning Swiss watch my grandfather gave me as well as the second Timex and that Electric my parents gave me but I still miss that lovely cheap Marlin with its silver dial.
I've thought about buying a Marlin this past year but considering the price I won't (for the present) as it does not match the $12 Canadian value the original once did. As you said there are many other watches that have the same movement for the fraction of the price. But still, to have one for nostalgia reasons...that is tempting.
And, congratulations on your first anniversary of Relative Time! I've always enjoyed your well made videos that are high on content but low on the horological snobbery common to some watch channels.
Thank you. Nostalgia is the key selling point here. How do you think this dial, or the smaller mechanical silver dials compare to the originals?
@@RelativeTime Looks-wise they are a true homage to the 1960s Timex Marlin watch. The silver sunburst dial, the hands, the domed crystal, are very good copies of the original style. Same holds true for the shape of the watch case other than they are larger in diameter and made of stainless steel rather than the alloy of the originals. Price though is not a copy of the 1960's Marlins.
I am also old. Congrats on your story and in general on surviving this long.
Happy 1st anniversary
I really love your videos. The content is always well researched and honestly presented. I look forward to another 12 months.
Thanks as always! I appreciate the support.
Nice review. Keep up your good work. Congrats on the first of many milestones.
Thank you for the review. I just bought a 40mm Marlin with the Snoopy Earth logo. I bought it for the history and nostalgia of the watch and I love the minimalist design. It reminds me of my father's watch that is sadly missing. I have been wearing mostly Rolex and Omega for he past 25 years, but after I saw the update after recently reviewing watches this was the one that drew me in the most. Wearing it now for a few days, I'll post an update in a year or two :) Thank you again :)
Appreciate the review! Congrats on first year!
I like the style of your presentations, and the selections of watches you review. Congratulations, and a big thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks for watching and joining me.
Keep up the good work, I like the channel 👍
Thank You!
I really appreciate your work. The best thing with you is you give a very detailed review on a daily basis. No one in UA-cam has such a big (11.23) review on this WATCH. THANK YOU A BIG SUPPORT FROM INDIA .
I appreciate that!
Congrats on your first year. Your style is unique, and your voice is relaxing while stating the facts to the point. Good luck for the next year!
Thank you. Actually almost in 2 years now. Trying to plan my 2nd year special. Think it's going to be another Timex.
I am SO glad you touched on the fact that Timex is making mechanical watches again and that, in and of itself, was enough to get me to buy the Marlin reissue. Great review bud, and happy 1 year!
Thanks! Already looking forward to next year.
Congratulations on your one year milestone, and you already have almost 4k subscribers! So glad I found this channel and look forward to watching you evolve.
Cheers
Thanks as always. I hope to hit 4 k by the end of the month. But we will see. Cheers 🥂
Love your channel. Honest non bias reviews. Wishing you well for another year. From Canada🇨🇦
You do a great job. I’ve enjoyed several of your videos and have found them very helpful.
Thanks! Glad you liked them.
I noticed the Snoopy watches had sold out. 😔 I really enjoy your videos. They're very well produced, informative, and you showcase watches people can actually afford. You also have a good voice for the narrations. Congrats on one year! 🎉
As much as I want a snoopy version, I’m not willing to pay $600+ for one on eBay. That’s just crazy. I hope they come back in stock. I’ll probably sell this one to buy a snoopy.
Thanks again, and I’m glad you joy them.
I'm pleased that you like rewiew this true classic and iconic TIMEX. Simple and essential lines with a clear dial makes it timeless.
Regards.
It is a nice classic dial. Although I think I would of liked the marlin mechanical dial just bigger more.
Thank you for the excellent content. I watch the usual suspects for watch content; JOMW, TGV, Federico etc and you offer something completely different. A professional and inviting look into a watch. Also the strap shows are fantastic.
🥂 to another year
Thanks. My format / style has been slowly evolving, but I like where it is now. Plus I always have fun picking some different straps to show. Cheers 🥂
Wow I love Timex,I saw the south view on this channel, ,what a beautiful watch,omg,I got mine from Amazon,thanks bro for your video on the timex southview.really beautiful watch
Thank you! Hope you like the southview.
Great review. I wanted to love my Marlin Automatic and had to return it due to the loud rotor. I agree with your opinion on the value of the Marlin.
Thanks. The loud rotor is less Timex's fault and more that's just how Miyota's are. One reason I prefer Seiko's movements for this kind of thing.
Happy anniversary! I've only just arrived at this channel, but the effort you put into these videos is obvious, and much appreciated. Today's Timex took me right back to circa 1974 and my first watch, and I'd totally have one of these because it's so reminiscent except for the date window. They could lose that and improve the look if you ask me, but otherwise it's the usual Timex trick of getting dials just right without appearing to try very hard. Not quite convinced by the Snoopy version because my head has been turned by the set of four quartz Peanuts watches with matching straps, for roughly the same outlay, here in the UK at least.
Ohh.. I don't know about that omega watch..but it is same like Daniel Wellington is good, over priced go for brand with heritage..It should be go for heritage that is not overpriced..(invincta rant)..Timex marlin reissue or this automatic are actually overpriced..paying for heritage instead of movement and quality case..I don't know why people blindly buy Timex marlin ,just because it is Timex?
Thanks. I think I've seen those 4 peanuts models. There is also a very nice looking Snoopy Welton
www.timex.com/welton-featuring-snoopy-40mm-leather-strap-watch/Welton-Featuring-Snoopy-40mm-Leather-Strap-Watch.html?dwvar_Welton-Featuring-Snoopy-40mm-Leather-Strap-Watch_color=Stainless-Steel-Brown-Silver-Tone&cgid=men-shop-all
But $150 US seems pretty steep for it.
Thanks again!
Congrats on the anniversary! Enjoying the channel a lot and wish you many more subscribers ahead.
As for the watch, I think it will have to be a see it to feel it kind of thing. That domed acrylic looks beautiful and I bet even better in person. At the asking price, I would need to know for sure.
Thanks! Hopefully these make their way to retail stores. Otherwise I think in a year they will start to go on sale. I’m betting they start making special versions of the autos in a year. Just like they have recently done with the mechanicals.
Happy anniversary!
My Bambino v3 has a similar looking "scratch" on the sunburst dial that I also didn't notice till I started photographing it. The dial looks very similar to the one on my Guanqin. Your videos have had a steady improvement, but even when I discovered your channel early on I was always impressed with the quality of them, you've got a pretty rare combination of good production skills and horological knowledge.
Yah I’m annoyed with it, but hard to complain too much when I never saw it before. Which guanqin is that?
But thanks for your support and comments. You were the first other creator I regularly started talking too, as well as suggesting looking into watchuseek more.
@@RelativeTime The GJ16034, the one with the faceted bezel. I remember finding your channel back when I was starting, I think back then my subs and views were a little ahead of yours, but after watching a few of your videos I knew once people discovered your channel it was going to grow pretty fast. Glad to see your still going strong! I started mine thinking I wanted to make it a one year project and then see how it goes from there. It's been a great learning experience, and I think I'll keep going for awhile longer, still having fun with it.
Firstly happy 1st birthday!🎂 Thank you for a great channel. Whilst I do like the watch and like the idea of an automatic Timex, as you mention, the price is a sticking point. I love the Miyota movement. I have the same in a Citizen (getting quite rare now, an Automatic Citizen, mostly seem to be Eco-drive) and I have no issues. It's very accurate. Yes hacking would be nice, and yes I guess it is a noisy rotor but honestly in everyday use unless you have ears like an owl or bat, or you specifically listen to it, I really don't think it's a problem. As said it's a good watch, but not at that price for me. Look forward to your next year of videos mate ⌚⌚⌚⌚
Thank you. I think if they dropped the price to $200 it would be better. Still high but fair. But they know that a they will still sell a lot due to the nostalgia.
You are British. Ask me how I know.
Having worked in the industrial broadcast arena, I can tell you that compared to many other review channels, you certainly DO know what you're doing. You're direct, succinct, clearly intelligible, and do not make your presentations overly long by including a lot of unnecessary small talk. Nor do you stammer or insert a lot of "you-knows" or otherwise dead air. And as far as the Marlin is concerned, given its price, I'd rather a Bambino.
Thank you, I appreciate it. I started this without any real experience, so I’ve been trying to learn as I go. Although I have to credit the lack of stammering do to editing them out of the audio. But hearing “ummm” and “like” all the time is a big pet peeve of mine. As well as a jump cut while someone is talking. It’s normal for youtube, but it bothers me. Always reminds me of max headroom from the 80s.
First of all, it has been a pleasure watching your channel. The watches you present are available for all. As much as i admire Rolex or PP, won't be able to buy one. Your honesty is striking and is what makes your reviews great. Thanks for all your work in 2018 and hope to see you next year too.
Thanks! Eventually I’d like o get some higher end pieces on here. But affordable pieces will always be the focus. Cheers!
Congratulations on your first year. I have enjoyed watching you reviews as you have shown some different watches from all the other channels on UA-cam. I like the Timex but I think the price is a little steep for the movement they use. Like you, I think it would look better without the date or a better date window.
I agree. They should of tried to keep it the same price as the mechanical. $200 would still be high, but a little more in line.
I'd like to have one. Even with the questionable date window. Guess I consider all watches to be tools, the more info I can glean from it, the better. You are very good at what you do. Keep up the great work
Thanks! Generally I’m the same way. I’m not in a suit or tux very often. So I usually prefer a watch with more utility. Even a dress watch. But this one just seemed out of place. Cheers!
Another great review. As for the Timex Marlin automatic, i like the silverish dial. It resembles my vintage Seiko Lord Marvel 36000. But considering the price, i’d rather pick Orient bambino or even Tissot Everytime. Congrats for the anniversary anyway, keep up the good work.
It’s still a little early to say, but I think I’d recommend a bambino over this. Lot more variety of style, at about half the price.
Well done, I enjoy your videos. I like the Marlin silver dial, but would opt for the 42mm Orient Bambino instead. I do have one Timex in my collection, an 80s digital chrono.
Since a bambino is fairly similar, I think I'll try to put together a comparison video. But the bambino would be hard to beat, especially at almost half the price.
I enjoy your take on watches. Thanks for making videos!
Congratulations 👍👍👏
I am a subber for life! U are the most original youtuber ever. Ur style is like no other and ur voice makes my nipples.... nothing... ur voice does nothing to them. U just have an awesome voice and is half the reason i will always be subbed. U can make a video of a blank A4 piece of paper for 15 mins and i would still watch it. Keep doing what ur doing! U are truely amazing and hope u grow quicker
LOL! Thank you!
This channel rules!
nice watch i like.... never owned a timex time to get one..... cheers
Excelente reseña como todas las que hacés!! Felicidades por el año cumplido y por muchos más!!
Soy un asiduo seguidor de tu canal. Me gusta la calidad y el buen gusto que tienen tus presentaciones. Con respecto al Timex, me gusta y valoro la historia norteamericana de relojería, como Hamilton, Timex, Elgin, etc. Pero me parece un poco caro.
Discúlpame que te escriba en mi idioma pero prefiero la espontaneidad que me da expresar de inmediato lo que pienso.
Saludos cordiales y te digo siempre!!
Thanks Your right about the value. For not much more you could get a Hamilton. Fell free to write in whatever way feels comfortable. My Spanish is pretty rusty, but google translate works alright.
Nice review dude. You have a non aggressive style so keep it up. We enjoy your reviews. Now the back to the Marlin 😉
1/ very nice but Timex should have made a patina or gold dial version too
2/ mechanical would have been nice
3/ I like the Snoopy version too, being hard core Peanuts fan
Thx again dude and keep up the good work. You have my full support
Thanks as always. I think they will make some newer versions in the next year. As well as make some more snoopys. Hopefully. Cheers!
Prior to this video, I'd dismissed the new Timex automatics as being bland. Now that I've seen this video, I appreciate their beauty and charm. And that right there is a testament the quality of this review video. Thank you, Shane (hope I've got your name right?). Keep up the good work!
Yup it’s Shane, and thanks! It’s a beautiful watch, but the sticking point is value. I’ve thought about getting the mechanical version that was released last year, but thought they were too small.
@@RelativeTime I own the Timex Marlin, the silver/champagne sunburst that was their first reissue, and it's a jewel. Small, yes, but it adds to the charm. Granted, I've got a slender wrist to begin with, but as with many things in life, you quickly grow accustomed to it. Plus, the narrative (Timex's first mechanical piece in decades) and the historical reference ("this is what watches looked like in the 1960s, etc.") make it easy to overcome the feeling that its size is a detriment . . . to the contrary, its a LARGE part of what gives the watch character, what makes it stick out, so to speak. Still, I wouldn't pay full price for either of the Marlin or the new Timex automatics. I think around BF there was a 30% off sale from Timex or Todd Snyder or something. Might want to keep an eye out for that next year.
I actually found you by accident when I watched you review the FAIRFIELD SUPERNOVA, which I am enjoying BTW,what I'm saying is your review style is perfect very informative and your knowledge is unmatched. You've made a subscriber out of me. PS your appreciation for your long time followers is very humble
Thanks! Welcome to the channel.
@@RelativeTime turns out you were right on time
@@paulsalmon4771 did you wind up getting the supernova?
@@RelativeTime yes I did and I really appreciate your review. Now I'm looking for an affordable travel watch what do you recommend???? I'd love a review as well...
@@paulsalmon4771 what price range?
You can also pick up a vintage one like I have. Mine is a 1960's gold with white dial that runs very well. I picked it up on eBay for $22 and bought a nice $4 leather strap for it.
I've looked a few times at vintage ones. I always thought it would be nice to have one from the year I was born.
I have a timex from the 1950s made in England. Keeps good time, has a date and is 31mm in size. It has its original dome acrylic chrystal and lovely period numbers on the white dial.
How has the acrylic held up over the years?
@@RelativeTime pretty good, a few scratches but the dial is clean and clear. I am 73 and my wife is 68 and she wants to wear the timex now as she loves it.
Great review ! I still think the bambino is king at this price range.
Well at half the price of the Marlin, the Bambino is really hard to beat.
Def a cool piece and a different alternative to the Orient Bambino .
Since they are so similar I’ll try to do a comparison video soon. Cheers!
@@RelativeTime I prefer the looks of the Bambino.
New Navy Blue color now for the Marlin and VAER will be making what sounds like a real nice Automatic with Sapphire crystal.
The blue dial looks nice, but more interested in Vaer. Just got a Hertiage dark, very impressive. Can’t wait to see what they do with an Auto.
@@RelativeTime like you I'm really looking forward to the Auto, although I really like the dial on the timex, I just wished it was more of an everyday watch like the Vaer. Maybe Vaer will cause the larger companies to step up their game.
Great watch
I want the snoopyversion but in not gonna pat that much for a timex lol. I like ur video n gonna sub
Congrats on the year mark! Keep making videos!
I will have to pass on this watch. It doesn’t have the same feel as it’s smaller brother, and seems like too much.
Thanks. I think your right. They should of just made a larger version with a similar dial, and kept the price as close as possible.
This is the timex that catches my attention
They have also added a nice dark blue version with gold hands. Seen some pictures of it that look really nice.
Agreed!
Tell the truth you just take the watches off your victims! Another good review Happy Xmas.
With the new fall detection and ekg on the apple watches, it makes it more difficult. 😎
Nice explanation. Agreed with you: date windows sucks. The should have built a bubble instead
That could help, although plenty of people hate the cyclops magnifier. The new Seiko Alpinist I got has one and I'm starting to warm up to it.
The Marlin Automatic has a mineral crystal, not an acrylic crystal. I scratched mine. The I tried to buff it out with glass polish but it totally ate the crystal. I removed the mineral crystal and I'm currently waiting on an acrylic replacement to instal.
Pretty sure it's acrylic. Either that or the specs sheet is wrong.
www.timex.com/marlin-40mm-automatic-leather-strap-watch/Marlin-40mm-Automatic-Leather-Strap-Watch.html?dwvar_Marlin-40mm-Automatic-Leather-Strap-Watch_color=Brown-Silver-Tone&cgid=shop-marlin-automatics#start=1
I just got one as a gift that is a silver dial with a gold case. I dont see the colors of my watch on any video. Is it rare by any chance?
In the beginning of the video, you said 34 mm Marlin used a "off brand" movement. No, it is using a Seagull movement and Seagull is one of the biggest and decent manufacturers. Actually, i think Seagull ST6 in the 34 mm and Miyota 8215 is about the same quality. But i wish they use at least Seiko NH35 or better Seagull movement like 19 or 21 series. Marlins are beautiful watches that i would willing to buy them at higher prices with better movements. Especially i would love a Seagull ST19 in a 40 mm Marlin. Seagull ST19 is really a great for its price. It is a column wheel chronograph but i think Timex can mod it for Marlin. It would be wonderful.
Well in my defense this was 5 years ago. A bit before the Chinese brands on Aliexpress got their act together. So back then I think alot of people would refer to Seagull as an "Off Brand" compared to Seiko and Miyota... even though they really werent. Most of us just hadn't heard of them yet.
So it's difficult to realize if is mineral or acrylic crystal? The official specs say acrylic...
I’ve got sucked in the buying two automatic Marlins one was the snoopy World War I flying ace and the other was Charlie brown flying a kite
Wish I would have gotten the silver in the automatic to match my mechanical Marlin. I got the red, I like it but the silver sunburst just pops
The red looked interesting. I was tempted to get that one.
The red and the black are beautiful. However I had some trouble reading those watches. I just returned and now I have the silver. It's easy to read, subtle, and leans more to the minimalist, modern, elegant style that the early to mid 60s are known for.
Subscribed👌
Thanks and welcome.
Since I never used acrylic crystal... is it really easy to get scratched in daily use
I think it is, and have seen it from personal experince. Scientificly speaking on the Mohs scale of hardness it's a 3 or a 4. If it comes in contact with anything higher, it has the potential to scratch.
www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Mohs_scale_of_hardness
What’s the green leather strap ? And the two tone grey-yellow nato ?
Forgot that one. The green is a cheap one I got off eBay.
rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323139719548
The silver tan nato is a blushark alpha shark strap. The link I had listed used to show it. Maybe they stopped making it. The closest I can find on the website is this one. But it’s a Black and Tan.
www.blusharkstraps.com/products/alphashark-black-tan?variant=259010527256
can timex not make its own movements? if I bought a 30 year old one would it have a random movement in it?
I believe they used to, and I think (but not 100%) they make their own quartz movements today. But all the equipment and assembly lines that produced their old mechanical movements are long gone now. So just more cost effective to use a easily available movement.
I want one but they are $300 in Canada now . I still think I will get one but smaller .
How much are the smaller mechanical ones in Canada?
Have you considered reviewing Momentum Watches?
They are on my list to check out. Just haven’t got to them yet. I was looking at some of their field watches.
I got one brand new and on sale for $174.
Generally agree with you but I think they missed the mark with this one. I’m old enough to remember seeing and wearing Marlins as a kid. They were never this bulky, I’m glad they increased the size from the earlier manual wind model but 38mm would’ve been more than enough given the fairly thin bezel.
Also there’s a major glaring issue I don’t think you mentioned, the hands are much too short for the dial, not coming close to the hour/minute markers. Maybe if they’d made it 38mm it would’ve worked out 😆
I don't remember if I mentioned the hands or not, but they are short. I might of mentioned that in the Marlin vs Bambino video. Hard to keep track at times. In retrospect I think your right, 38 would of been better. Also help them stand out more.
Relative Time I’ve watched 4-5 of your vids and like your no BS style, especially that Real Watched piece. Unfortunately our collecting focus don’t overlap much but I’ll keep an eye for more.
The grey NATO band with yellow outline... where can I get that strap? I love it!
Well... long story. But the short version is, it doesn't exist. It was accidentally sent to me by Blushark when I ordered a Black and Tan strap. And they aren't sure how I got it, since they don't make it. I've told them that many people keep asking about it, so they might start making it.
In the meantime, Barton makes one that looks like that. But it has the fabric loop, instead of the metal rings on the end. So right now that's the closest you can get.
www.bartonwatchbands.com/collections/jetson-nato-style-watch-straps-seatbelt-weave-nylon-watch-bands/products/slate-grey-tan-edges-jetson-nato-strap
Now On Monday / Tuesday I'll be releasing a video reviewing some straps sent to me by Ritche. Which one of them looks identical to that Barton version. I'll also be doing a give-a-way on those straps as well. So if you tune in there is a chance to win that one. Ironically the one sent to me by Ritche doesn't seem to exist on their website or Amazon as well. So no idea why I keep getting them.
Relative Time Thanks for the really informative reply! Looking forward to that next video.
I very like Your reviews and method, how do You realize them :)
Dial: simply, pure - good :) (frame for date window will add some points in plus for me)
Case: SS, little crab-style - good
Crystal: Amphibia have got near the same plastic crystal and... easy to change, easy to polish :)
Hands: this lume increase readability for me :)
WR: 30m... why not 50? :D
Thank You for this review :)
Thank you! I hoping they make some more automatic versions. Maybe one of their weekenders, but hopefully at a better price. Cheers!
Here, in Poland, e-shops offer mainly quartz expedition models with indiglo, maybe good choice for EDC watch, but I've got many EDC watches... :D
However, maybe next choice will be Timex :D? :)
I am thinking about it with 100m WR ;)
My dad always wore a Timex mechanical so I had to get the Automatic. The downside to me is the crown, it's difficult to grip and pull out while the Bambino being tapered works much better. Also, setting the date on this feels odd, almost like the gear is not catching, I can set the date but it gives me the feeling that one day I may not be able to. Does anyone have any thoughts on the date setting on the Marlin or is that typical?
I don't remember it feeling much different than my other miyotas. Not sure what that would be.
It just flips over / clicks once. Maybe there is an issue. Can you still return it?
@@RelativeTime the problem was me, it works just fine, I was having a hard time maneuvering the crown in the right position to set the date, a learning curve for me apparently.
Making such a highly domed crystal like this vintage reimagined one would be very costly and difficult in anything other than acrylic. Sure. We’d all prefer sapphire, but I’ll take the acrylic over mineral any day and my little tube of poly watch agrees. $150-$175 and this watch would sell much better.
Been a while since I made this, and it's nice to see Timex make some more Automatics. Yet I'm surprised the prices haven't really come down.
Mutual agreed
The acrylic is what makes it so lightweight.
That's what I'm guessing.
Keep it up do you have a Instagram with your watches I like you are into Timex great company.
Thank you. It's buried in the description somewhere.
instagram.com/relative.time
I post a few times a week. Depends on what I have and what I'm doing.
@@RelativeTime cool just started following you.
This neighbour on prozac making these videos
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I need this Marlin automatic, call me crazy but i want to buy only for being a Timex and its automatic... even if a Bambino is cheaper I need it to say Timex i love the brand 😂
Timex announced today a new line of American assembled watches with Swiss movements. I’m hoping they bring some of the auto marlins into that production.
@@RelativeTime whoaa that is great news
Vostok makes a really nice mechanical watch ("Classica") similar to the Marlin, with superior build quality at $50-75 less than the MSRP of the Timex. The Russian 2409A hand wind movement can be adjusted to run with the best of them in terms of accuracy. I've got mine down to 7 seconds/day. I don't doubt that Vostok will eventually make an auto version of the same series with their 2416B movement, which is a very rugged and reliable workhorse.meranom.com/en/vostok/vostok-classica/vostok-watch-classica-690b22.html
Thanks for reminding me of the classica. I've been meaning to order a new Vostok, and that was on my short list. I'm tempted to order one, but I want to check with meranom first. Half of the color options have been out of stock for a while now. I want to make sure they aren't going to stop making them.
I've already reviewed one Vostok that no one can buy any more (Amfibia). Hate to do it again.
An older video but interesting. I will confess to having a soft spot for Timex, and I have two Timex beater watches. My daily wear-to-work watch is a grey and silver Weekender on an aftermarket grey silicone strap. So I'm not a big time watch snob. That said, I think the Marlin is kind of a swing-and-a-miss for Timex. Sure, the name still endures if name alone is a link to their horological history. But it's kind of a disappointing watch to me. Timex mechanicals of the past were pretty innovative albeit not of heirloom quality. It seems like taking a bottom drawer (yet decent) Miyota movement and sticking it in a Chinese case and selling it for twice the price of an Orient Bambino is kind of a ripoff, especially considering that the $120 Bambino has an in-house movement (!).
IMO if Timex wants to get in on the contemporary automatic market they need to aim a bit higher. It would be nice to see them make an in-house movement. Yeah yeah, I know...supposedly this would cost a billion dollars, etc. I'm dubious of that. Granted they probably don't have any tooling left over nor anyone on staff that knows how to actually build a mechanical watch movement. But Timex is still a pretty huge company. It seems like they could CAD/CAM some kind of a basic movement. If the Chinese can build a movement and stick in a complete watch, sell it for $20 USD and still make a profit then Timex has no excuses even if labor costs are a lot higher here.
Still, great video. I can't bash the quality of your presentation even if I think the watch is a bit underwhelming.
I don't get it! Why the has used Acril? Crystal mineral was expensive for them?
For the sake of being vintage. It's cheaper, but also lightweight can be clearer and more impact resistant. Although much more prone to scratching. I'm not a fan, but plenty of watches use it. Including some fairly expensive ones. I'm not sure if they still do, but I think a lot of the Omega Speedmasters at one point had a polymer crystal.
So, a watch wich use acril , doesn't mean is cheap...i understand that but in my opinion Timex wrong with the marlin
@@cipriantanana3770 I agree with you on that. Acrylic is my least favorite option. Some people love it because you can buff out scratches easily. But I'd rather not get one in the first place.
I want to buy an automatic watch, i have 2 quartz, one Casio and one Wenger, i saw an Fossil townsman automatic , the model is ME1162, the price is around 130 dolars. Tell me, is ok?
The me1162 looks to be another watch.
www.fossil.com/us/en/products/grant-twist-three-hand-blue-leather-watch-sku-me1162p.html
One of their twists which is sort of an odd watch with 2 movements. A quartz and an auto. Quartz is the watch, but the auto just runs the second hand for show.
As for the Townsman, it depends on what movement it uses. The problem with many of fossils automatics is that they often use an off brand Chinese movement. Which may not be as reliable. If you can see it in person look at the rotor on the back. If it says Seiko or Miyota, or Japan should be ok.
Otherwise depends on what type of watch your looking for. Check out Seiko’s line of Seiko 5 watches. Like the Snk809 o4 SNZG15. Lots of others as well.
Other popular choices are from Orient, like their bambino line. Or their Mako and Ray dive watches.
You just nailed it both for the Marlin and the Timex. Timex has failed to satisfy me to purchase and keep at least one of their watches so far. They have nice designs but the value (spec & quality, price, reliability, ) is just not there. My wife works for watch section of a major department store. She says none of her colleagues ever dare to recommend a Timex for the simple fact that they are sure the customer will be bringing it back with complaints or for repair/exchange. Combine all the above with a lack of clear information from Timex (especially for what is inside the case) gives you a good reason to stay away from them. All said I'll be still looking to find a piece that I can buy and keep it in my collection in the same way as my Casio's and Orients.
I’m hoping that they make an automatic Waterbury or weekender, but sell it at a reasonable price. Don’t think it will happen, but would be nice. Cheers!
How manny joules has the movm?
I believe 21. It's a miyota 8215
@@RelativeTime myota?? I tought is citizen😕
Miyota is owned by citizen. It's the division that makes movements.
@@RelativeTime ok..thanks. Well, the movm is ok with the accuracy?
@@cipriantanana3770 well generally it's luck on how good a one you get. I think it's considered within spec, as long as it's within 20s a day.
Usually I have good luck with miyotas. Usually less then 10s a day, and sometimes around 5. I actually have one that's almost perfect but that's a rariety in this price.
C'mon Timex you are about 90% there
At least they are moving in the right direction. Hopefully they learn and keep making some more automatics. I’d love an expedition or Waterbury automatic.
voooocal frrryyyyyy
MInd if I ask where your from. I get one of these comments every couple of months. Always a few hours before I wake up. Always been curious what area of the world seems to be obsessed with Vocal Fry. Hell I had never even heard of it before I got a comment on it a year ago.
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Haha, im Norwegian. Might be because I was taught British English in school. Never heard a brit with excessive vocal fry.
Nor a Norwegian or German for that matter.. Unless its used ironically.
I dont know why Americans, especially on the west coast, use it so excessively.
From what I gather its a pretty recent change in the language too?
Just makes you sound more disengaged, uncertain and less competent.
Try bringing the energy up a bit ;) Cheers mate
@@zuldo8577 Yes and no... I actually did some research on it trying to figure out what it is, and why people kept saying I was doing it.
Vocal Fry has been around a long time. In the past, it was actually a good thing, associated with some great newscasters and presenters. In more recent history it's become notorious because of the Kardashians. And notorious because for young women have started imploying it, not necessarily men.
Heck I even found an article talking about how Vin Diesel has the "perfect vocal fry"
The thing for me, is that I'm about a decade and a half older then that, so this is just how I talk. The thing is I'm not sure I'm doing it, or I just have a deep voice. Like, say Howard Stern, Vin Diesel, or Bruce Willis. Or perhaps even Sean Connery or Patrick Stewart. If I try to imitate a Kardashian it sounds and feels very different in my throat but who knows.
Honestly, I originally tried to do the whole "WHAT'S UP EVERYONE" , but it wasn't me. Felt totally fake. Plus I look at these as more mini-documentaries, and most of my public speaking comes from academic circles doing scientific presentations. So I said screw it, might as well just be myself. Keep it real so to speak, and honestly, it's working.
Looking at the show Top Gear, I'd love to be Jermy Clarkson, or Richard Hammond. But the reality is I'm more James May. People like different things. So for every comment, I get telling me I'm boring. I have a bunch more telling me they love my narration. I've got comparisons ranging from Rod Sterling (twilight zone), Morgan Freeman, Ray Liotta (in goodfellas), and Christan Bale (in American Pysco, which I'm not sure is a good thing).
To be honest I can't think of any Norwegian or German actors in general. But Jean Claude Van Dame (Belgian) and Mads Mikkelsen (Dannish) may have it to. Although again, not sure if it's that or just a deep voice. Anyway, much longer response then you were expecting, but thanks for the reply. Cheers!
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Oh well, just sounds like a voluntary speech flaw in my ears 😂
None of the names you mention have bad vocal fry (except Kim K of course, along with thousands of SoCal girls)
One thing is to use vocal fry as a tool, another thing is excessive use. Then it kinda defeats the purpose.
Deep voice and vocal fry is different. Vocal fry is when you speak with barely any force at all, with a relaxed throat, and get the popping sound/air bubbles that I do find quite annoying.
Congrats on the milestone.
Here's the first video of yours I've watched, around 6-7 months ago. I loved it :)
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Best wishes and enjoy your journey in watches. Don't take this as a job, it becomes a burden very fast.
Ahh the Citizen avion video. I think that was one of my first videos to be ranked at the top when people searched for it. I still need to get another flieger.
Right now it’s still a fun hobby, which is why I usually limit to one video a week. Occasionally 2. I don’t know how some of the other channels can crank out 3+ videos a week on a regular basis.
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Yes, the Avion video :)
Actually that's one of the videos you've made in a bit of a different style, vlog+static scenes. Definitely has a charm of it's own.
About the pushing videos often, well it becomes full time job, which in the start seems nice, but after a while it wears you down and you get burned.
Everyone to his merits though, w/e floats your boat :)
Pay 250$ for acrylic
I was going to say that you should expect more at this price. But then I remembered that many omega speedmasters have acrylic (hesalite)
Not quite my cup of tea. Thanks for sharing.
Do you like the smaller mechanicals any better?
@@RelativeTime Not really and my comment was not about its size. It's the overall design of this watch that I find to be too simplified. Looks cheap and common to me. I would not want this particular Timex even if someone offered it to me for free.
Hey, congratulations on your first year. I like your reviews a lot and we seem to have a similar taste in watches as well. Looking forward to year 2! Now, regarding this watch: check out this review (teardown) in which you can see how very poor the quality is of this watch. Also QC is terrible. For what it is, is terribly overpriced! Any Seiko or Orient will give you way better value for money as you conclude too. It looks like Timex was too greedy with this watch and just wanted to cash in on the retro/vintage trend... I'm going to skip this one! Btw: I own a Waterbury (blue) too 😎 ua-cam.com/video/M7wGL2M4vtE/v-deo.html
Thank you. The value (if any) is in the nostalgia. And if your not someone who cares, then there are a lot better options. I’m thinking they rushed these to market, which might explain some of the Qc issues.
Decent video, very detailed with the microscope. I’m a little surprised he’s so focused on the movement quirks. The noisy rotor, lack of hacking, and stuttering second hand are all part of the design. But for the price, a seiko nh35 would of been more appropriate. Cheers!
TIMEX is a Dutch-based company wholly owned by a Norwegian holding company that has no horological legacy and exerts little influence on the business units' development. As a result, R&D for the Group's watches are virtually nil, and all the innards and movements are foreign OEM, i.e. China. Nothing 'wrong' with that if only the best of what the Chinese have developed is used, but this is never the case. There is no way any watch expert can say anything of the 'collectibility' of such pieces. It just busts the credibility of that 'expert'. TIMEX is best placed as a use and throw 'disposable' utilitarian tool. So please don't hype this brand as if it has any 'quality' craftsmanship to its making, comparing it even with Seiko or Orient. Might as well just focus on reviewing China-brand watches full time. Start with the XiaoMi CIGA range.
You are correct that the parent company is a Norwegian holding company, but here is a story of the man behind that.
fortune.com/2015/03/07/fred-olsen/
Bit of an interesting read. Especially the part that says he originally came up with the idea for the Ironman.
As for the accusations on r&d and manufacturing I won't argue too much as I really don't have any facts on the matter.
However I can say that I've seen videos of a manufacturing in the Philippines and heard of simmilar facilities in India.
I've also reviewed the Timex American Documents which is mostly American made with the exception of a swiss movement.
So at the very least I know there are some exceptions to what you have said.
They will never improve on the original designs due to modern day technology, as there was nothing on those watches that say ‘vintage’, as all do was shine a little too much, they were now too big and bulky and overpriced.
In my experience, Timex is basically a joke. Overpriced, poorly assembled pieces with laughable specs and pompous names, worth 10% at best of the asking price.
LE they got Indiglo right, but that's about it.
Voice puts me to sleep