The original Timex Marlin watch range evolved from the late 1940’s W series (Waterproof) range of watches. The Timex Marlin name was used until the early 1980s when Timex catalogs dropped the Marlin name in favour of the more generic Mechanical categorisation. Water resistant models then continuing the heritage of the original Marlin brand until 1996 when Timex stopped producing manual wind and automatic watches.
Vintage Timex marlins were originally marketed as being durable waterproof watches. This was achieved through a clever case design that used the pressure of water on the acrylic crystal and case back to maintain water tightness. In addition, rubber gaskets were positioned inside the case to prevent water ingress where the stem enters the case.
Vintage Timex Marlin watches can be seen with both the word waterproof and water resistant on the dial. Waterproof watches were produced until 1968. At this point the law changed and using “proof” was deemed to be potentially missleading hence the move to “water resistant”.</p
Note smaller sprites and some viscounts also carried the waterproof/water resistant labelling. As a result this alone should not be used in a watches identification.
in 2016 Timex relaunched the Marlin and began producing mechanical watches for the first time since 1996. Unlike vintage Timex Marlin’s, new Marlin watches were produced in both manual wind and automatic versions. This saw a resurgence in popularity for Timex’s vintage watch designs which have been upscaled to fit a more modern aesthetic.
Reference: 2277Caliber: M25 (Manual wind, Calendar)Year: 1972Dial Code: 2317 2472Closest catalog reference: 277.721Model: Timex Marlin CalendarCase Width: TBCDial: Blue, BlackMarkers: White/Lumed, StickDial Markings: Waterproof, 25 MetresHands: Chrome/Lumed, White sweepCase: Chrome platedLug Width: TBCCrystal: TBCCompatible crowns: TBCBezel: Blue, Elapsed time This…
Reference: 2034Caliber: M22 (Manual wind, no date)Year: 1961Dial Code: 2034 2261Closest catalog reference: 20142/20141Model: Timex MarlinCase Width: TBCDial: WhiteMarkers: Arabic/StickDial Markings: WaterproofHands: Chrome, LeafCase: Chrome platedLug Width: 18mmCrystal: TBCCompatible crowns: TBC
Needs case Reference: 2024Caliber: M22 (Manual wind, no date)Year: 1962Dial Code: 2024 2262Closest catalog reference: 20242/20241Model: Timex MarlinCase Width: TBCDial: WhiteMarkers: Arabic/StickDial Markings: WaterproofHands: Gold, LeafCase: Gold platedLug Width: 18mmCrystal: TBCCompatible crowns: TBC
Reference: 2017Caliber: M22 (Manual wind, no date)Year: 1962Dial Code: 2017 2262Closest catalog reference: 20142/20141Model: Timex MarlinCase Width: TBCDial: WhiteMarkers: Arabic/StickDial Markings: Waterproof, Great BritainHands: Chrome, LeafCase: Chrome platedLug Width: 18mmCrystal: TBCCompatible crowns: TBC
Reference: 2017Caliber: M22 (Manual wind, no date)Year: 1961Dial Code: 2017 2261Closest catalog reference: N/AModel: Timex Marlin One Piece CaseCase Width: TBCDial: WhiteMarkers: Arabic/StickDial Markings: WaterproofHands: Chrome, LeafCase: Chrome platedLug Width: 18mmCrystal: TBCCompatible crowns: TBC
Brand: TimexModel: Timex Marlin Gender: Men’s WatchReference: 2014Caliber: M22 (Manual wind, no date)Year: 1962Dial Code: 2014 2262Closest catalog reference: N/ACase Width: TBCDial: WhiteMarkers: Arabic/StickDial Markings: Waterproof, Great BritainHands: Chrome, StickCase: Chrome platedLug Width: 18mmCrystal: TBCCompatible crowns: TBC Catalog Description: 20142*…
Brand: TimexModel: Timex MercuryReference: 2014Caliber: M22 (Manual wind, no date)Year: 1957Dial Code: 2014 2257Closest catalog reference: September 1957 AdCase Width: TBCDial: WhiteMarkers: Arabic/StickDial Markings: WaterproofHands: Chrome, LeafCase: Chrome platedLug Width: 16mmCrystal: TBCCompatible crowns: TBC
Brand: TimexModel: Timex MarlinReference: TBCCaliber: M22 (Manual wind, no date)Year: TBC (1950s)Dial Code: unknownClosest catalog reference: N/ACase Width: TBCDial: WhiteMarkers: ArabicDial Markings: Waterproof, Great BritainHands: Chrome, LeafCase: Chrome platedLug Width: 16mmCrystal: TBCCompatible crowns: TBC
Needs case Brand: TimexModel: Timex Marlin CalendarReference: TBCCaliber: M25 (Manual wind, Calendar)Date: TBCDial Code: TBCDial Marking: Great Britain
Brand: TimexModel: Timex MarlinMovement: M24 (Manual Wind)Year: Unknown – likely 1960’sDial Code: N/ADial Markings: Great Britain This vintage Timex marlin does not feature in any known magazine or advertisement but resembles other marlins produced in the 1960s. This is likely…
Brand: AcquaModel: Acqua MarlinReference: TBCCaliber: M104 (Manual Wind)Year: Unknown – likely 1980sDial Code: None Present Acqua, like Kelton, is a sub brand of Timex and shares many of the designs being produced. This Acqua is a based on the Timex…
Model: 24951Caliber: M105 (Calendar, Manual Wind)Year: 1992Dial Code: 24951 10592Model: Timex Mechanical (Marlin Calendar equivalent)Case: Bead-blasted chrome plated over base metal. Stainless Steel Case BackComplication: Manual Wind, Sweeping Seconds Hand, Calendar (Date)Special Features: Green center spot, trapezoid date window, bold…
Brand: TimexModel: Timex MarlinReference: WCRSMCaliber: M21 (Manual Wind)Year: 1954Case: Gold plated base metalDial markings: Waterproof Up until this model, the only early Timex marlin watches in my collection had straight sword style hands. This model has lumed leaf hands making…
Year: 1982Reference: MIL-W-46374BModel: Equivalent Marlin (Later Camper)Movement: M24 (Manual Wind)Complication: Manual Wind, Sweeping Seconds If you trawl eBay and other forums you will see many, usually black dialed watches, labelled as being vintage Timex military watches. In fact there was…
For repair Brand: TimexModel: Timex MarlinReference: 2605 Caliber: M24 (No-date, manual wind with sweeping second hand)Year: 1977Dial Code: 2605 2477Case: Chrome plated base metalComplication: Manual wind movement. Produced in 1977, this vintage Timex Marlin has seen better days. The case…
Model: Timex MarlinReference: 2014Caliber: M22 (Manual wind, no-date, sweeping seconds hand)Year: 1959Dial Code: 2014-2259Case: Chrome plated base metal, dog-leg lugsSpecial Features: Arabic numerals at 12 3 6 & 9. Outer seconds track with numerals every 5 seconds.
Year: 1953Reference: WCRL / WCRM (Waterproof, Chrome case, Radiolite, L – leather strap, M – metal strapModel: WMovement: m23Case: Chrome plated base metalComplication: Manual wind movement.Special Features: Arabic numerals. Outer seconds track with numerals every 5 seconds.
Year: 1983Reference: 25932 11683Model: Timex MarlinMovement: m25Case: Chrome plated base metalComplication: Manual wind movement.Special Features: Rounded square case. White dial. Stick markers.
Year: 1976Reference: 26751 02576Model: Timex Marlin CalendarMovement: m25Case: Chrome plated base metalComplication: Manual wind movement. Calendar (Date)Special Features: Blue dial with orange markers and date window surround White hands. White outer seconds track..
Needs case Year: 1961Reference: 2004 2261Model: Timex MarlinMovement: m22Case: Gold plated base metalComplication: Manual wind movement. Calendar (Date)Special Features: Black dial with gold markers and hands
Brand: TimexModel: Timex MarlinReference: 2014Caliber: M22 (Manual Wind)Year: 1961Reference: 2014 2261Case: Gold plated base metalComplication: Manual wind movement.Special Features: Alternating Arabic and stick markers.
Year: 1960Reference: 2085-2160Model: Timex MarlinMovement: m22Case: Gold plated base metalComplication: Manual wind movement. Special Features: Bullseye style dial with brown center and black outer ring. Gold arrow head markers and knife hands.
Year: 1971Reference: 2214 2571Model: Timex MarlinMovement: m25Case: Chrome plated base metalComplication: Manual wind movement. Calendar (Date)Special Features: Black dial with red outer seconds track. White stick markers and hands.
Year: 1976Reference: 20676 02576Model: Timex Marlin CalendarMovement: M25Type: Sports WatchBezel: Blue 12 hour GMT bezelManufactured: Great BritainCase: Chrome plated over base metal.Complication: Manual Wind, Sweeping Seconds Hand, Calendar (Date)Special Features: Blue 12 hour friction fit bi-directional GMT bezel. Blue dial.…
Year: 1982Reference: 24531 10582Model: Timex Marlin CalendarMovement: M105Type: Sports WatchCase: Black painted case over base metal.Complication: Manual Wind, Sweeping Seconds Hand, Calendar (Date)Special Features: 60 second friction fit bi-directional bezel. Lumed stick markers. Wave symbolon dial. Grey inner and black…
Year: 1982Reference: 24921 10582Model: Timex Marlin CalendarMovement: m105Case: Chrome plated base metalComplication: Manual wind movement. Calendar (Date)Special Features: Trapezoid date window with matching border. Wave symbol on dial. Stock markers. Printed outer seconds track.
Needs crystal Year: 1976Reference: 26058 02476Model: Timex MarlinMovement: m24Case: Chrome plated base metalComplication: Manual wind movement.Special Features: Digital style arabic numerals
Year: 1978Reference: 26060 10478Model: Timex MarlinMovement: m24Case: Gold plated base metalComplication: Manual wind movement.Special Features: Large arabics at 12 3 6 & 9
Brand: AcquaModel: Acqua MarlinReference: 26078Caliber: M116 (Manual wind, no-date)Year: 1988DialCode: 26078 11688 Case: Gold plated base metalComplication: Manual wind movement.Special Features: Black dial. Stick markers. Lozenge shaped case.
Year: 1971Reference: 26260 2471Model: Timex MarlinMovement: m24Case: Gold plated base metalComplication: Manual wind movement.Special Features: UFO style case with sunburst striations. Red dial with printed white roman numerals and stick markings.