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GradyPhilpott · 24 June 2018, 04:30 AM

The Timex Marlin arrived just about two hours ago.

It came in a nice box in an outer sleeve, as pictured in the ad, and the watch itself is a real beauty, with it's silver, sunburst dial with the stylized Arabic numerals and batons.

The band is also nice enough, being genuine leather with an embossed reptilian print.

The domed crystal is a feature that I'm really fond of and to be honest, I'm already in love with this watch.

A sticker attached to the case back read, "Movt China/Strap China."

It is a hacking movement.

I have quite a few vintage watches now and this reissue fits in with those themes perfectly, besides being about as comfortable to wear as one could imagine.

Regardless of anything else, the watch is among the most beautiful watches that I own and I think we're going to have a nice little honeymoon together.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Time...nt=firefox-b-1

SearChart · 24 June 2018, 06:40 AM

Congratulations Grady! That is a very classy watch, the size is perfect

Wear it in good health my friend!

GradyPhilpott · 24 June 2018, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Congratulations Grady! That is a very classy watch, the size is perfect

Wear it in good health my friend!

Thank you, Bas.

It's refreshing to get such a beautiful, stylish watch for little more than a song.

SearChart · 24 June 2018, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Thank you, Bas.

It's refreshing to get such a beautiful, stylish watch for little more than a song.

I'm doing some research, the movement seems to be made by Sea-Gull, they do make decent affordable movements. Definitely one of the better watches you can get for 200dollars.

How's the strap?

GradyPhilpott · 24 June 2018, 08:01 AM

I agree and I actually got a 15% discount from Timex, so that really does make it a good deal.

As for the strap, there's not a thing wrong with it. It's very soft and comfortable and does exactly what it's supposed to do.

One might complain that it's a bit shiny, but my experience with watch straps that come with watches in this range is that they tend to start out shiny and then take on a more matte finish as time passes.

I have zero problem with it, but if I did, I'd just buy a strap I like better and switch it out.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

AzPaul · 26 June 2018, 10:55 AM

Handsome piece.
Classic look.
Could you post a side view so I could get a better feel for how domey the dome is?

GradyPhilpott · 26 June 2018, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

Handsome piece.
Classic look.
Could you post a side view so I could get a better feel for how domey the dome is?

Absolutely!

I'll do that tomorrow when the light is good.

Did I mention that the Marlin has lugholes?

I love this piece.

GradyPhilpott · 27 June 2018, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

Handsome piece.
Classic look.
Could you post a side view so I could get a better feel for how domey the dome is?

Here ya go!

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AzPaul · 27 June 2018, 04:59 AM

Thanks Grady

subtona · 27 June 2018, 05:07 AM

really like this watch

GradyPhilpott · 27 June 2018, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

really like this watch

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzPaul

Thanks Grady

GradyPhilpott · 26 July 2018, 02:18 AM

Bad News Update:

Went to set the Marlin this morning and lo and behold, the crown and stem came completely out of the watch.

Got it pushed back in and set the watch, but it will now go back Timex for repair.

I'm two days out from the 30-day return date.

It's a bummer. Stuff happens, but of all the watches I've ever owned, this is a first.

GradyPhilpott · 26 July 2018, 07:07 AM

Okay!

The Marlin is off to the Timex repair service.

They said they might decide to send out a new one, but I'm not concerned about that.

I just want one that works.

Return process was pretty painless.

tudorbaja27 · 26 July 2018, 08:43 AM

I"m sure they'll take care of you. Love the vintage vibe of the watch!

GradyPhilpott · 26 July 2018, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

I"m sure they'll take care of you. Love the vintage vibe of the watch!

I'm very hopeful.

Timex has changed quite a bit since I last bought their watches, but as noted earlier, the customer service so far has been excellent.

GradyPhilpott · 2 August 2018, 01:14 PM

The Marlin has been received by Timex and the repair process is underway.

viczave · 17 August 2018, 09:39 AM

Classy! Perfect size also. Cheers mate

GradyPhilpott · 18 August 2018, 01:31 AM

Thank you!

I'll be glad to get it back from Timex.

scarlet knight · 18 August 2018, 07:41 AM

I have the Marlin in black. Hope they just send you a new one! You didn’t order a defective watch, you ordered a functional watch.

GradyPhilpott · 19 August 2018, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by scarlet knight

I have the Marlin in black. Hope they just send you a new one! You didn’t order a defective watch, you ordered a functional watch.

I saw the black one online the other day.

Very nice.

Actually, I'd just like to get one back from Timex, regardless.

GradyPhilpott · 24 August 2018, 04:42 AM

I got my Marlin back from Timex yesterday.

There was a mix-up regarding the repair cost and what repairs were actually done, but a phone call resolved those problems.

The total cost to me for the repair and handling was an $8.00, which is quite reasonable.

scarlet knight · 24 August 2018, 04:45 AM

Would be more impressed if they just sent you a new watch for goodwill.

GradyPhilpott · 24 August 2018, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scarlet knight

Would be more impressed if they just sent you a new watch for goodwill.

I agree that that would have been impressive, but it's not necessary.

It was a simple problem with a simple solution, even if there was a small communication problem.

I'm quite pleased with the outcome.

24 June 2018, 04:30 AM	#1
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,454	Timex Marlin c. 2017 The Timex Marlin arrived just about two hours ago. It came in a nice box in an outer sleeve, as pictured in the ad, and the watch itself is a real beauty, with it's silver, sunburst dial with the stylized Arabic numerals and batons. The band is also nice enough, being genuine leather with an embossed reptilian print. The domed crystal is a feature that I'm really fond of and to be honest, I'm already in love with this watch. A sticker attached to the case back read, "Movt China/Strap China." It is a hacking movement. I have quite a few vintage watches now and this reissue fits in with those themes perfectly, besides being about as comfortable to wear as one could imagine. Regardless of anything else, the watch is among the most beautiful watches that I own and I think we're going to have a nice little honeymoon together. https://www.google.com/search?q=Time...nt=firefox-b-1 __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

24 June 2018, 08:01 AM	#5
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,454	I agree and I actually got a 15% discount from Timex, so that really does make it a good deal. As for the strap, there's not a thing wrong with it. It's very soft and comfortable and does exactly what it's supposed to do. One might complain that it's a bit shiny, but my experience with watch straps that come with watches in this range is that they tend to start out shiny and then take on a more matte finish as time passes. I have zero problem with it, but if I did, I'd just buy a strap I like better and switch it out. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

26 June 2018, 10:55 AM	#6
AzPaul 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,822	Handsome piece. Classic look. Could you post a side view so I could get a better feel for how domey the dome is? __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

27 June 2018, 04:59 AM	#9
AzPaul 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,822	Thanks Grady __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

27 June 2018, 05:07 AM	#10
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,581	really like this watch __________________

26 July 2018, 02:18 AM	#12
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,454	Bad News Update: Went to set the Marlin this morning and lo and behold, the crown and stem came completely out of the watch. Got it pushed back in and set the watch, but it will now go back Timex for repair. I'm two days out from the 30-day return date. It's a bummer. Stuff happens, but of all the watches I've ever owned, this is a first. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

26 July 2018, 07:07 AM	#13
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,454	Okay! The Marlin is off to the Timex repair service. They said they might decide to send out a new one, but I'm not concerned about that. I just want one that works. Return process was pretty painless. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

26 July 2018, 08:43 AM	#14
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,499	I"m sure they'll take care of you. Love the vintage vibe of the watch! __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

2 August 2018, 01:14 PM	#16
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,454	The Marlin has been received by Timex and the repair process is underway. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

17 August 2018, 09:39 AM	#17
viczave Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: united states Posts: 15	Classy! Perfect size also. Cheers mate

18 August 2018, 01:31 AM	#18
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,454	Thank you! I'll be glad to get it back from Timex. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

18 August 2018, 07:41 AM	#19
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,465	I have the Marlin in black. Hope they just send you a new one! You didn’t order a defective watch, you ordered a functional watch.

24 August 2018, 04:42 AM	#21
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,454	I got my Marlin back from Timex yesterday. There was a mix-up regarding the repair cost and what repairs were actually done, but a phone call resolved those problems. The total cost to me for the repair and handling was an $8.00, which is quite reasonable. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

24 August 2018, 04:45 AM	#22
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,465	Can’t complain about $8 Would be more impressed if they just sent you a new watch for goodwill.

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