Timex has announced a new addition to its Marlin lineup: the Marlin Jet Titanium Automatic GMT. Priced at $549, the watch is currently available for pre-order in the US. It brings a mechanical dual-time zone movement and a lightweight titanium case to the company’s retro-styled collection.
Design Details
Timex opted for a 40mm titanium case with a mix of brushed and polished finishes. Titanium is noticeably lighter than standard stainless steel, which usually makes a watch more comfortable for daily wear, though it can scratch more easily depending on the specific grade used.
The case measures 14.5mm thick. While that thickness is relatively standard for an entry-level automatic GMT movement, it is somewhat thick for a watch aiming for a vintage aesthetic. The exterior hardware also includes angular lugs and a large fluted crown to make setting the time and date easier.
On the front, Timex uses a domed Hesalite (acrylic) crystal that rises above a grooved titanium bezel engraved with the Marlin name. Beneath the crystal, the gray dial adopts a clean, minimalist layout.
It features applied baton markers for the hours, a standard date window at the 3 o’clock position, and a 24-hour scale printed on the inner ring. To track a second time zone, there is a red hand with a white triangle tip that points to the 24-hour scale.
Inside, the watch relies on a mechanical automatic GMT movement. It winds itself using the natural motion of the wearer’s wrist, meaning it doesn’t require a battery. The mechanics are visible through an exhibition window on the case back.
For the strap, the watch ships with a 20mm black leather band. It includes quick-release spring bars, which means you can swap it out for standard third-party 20mm straps without needing a spring bar tool.
The watch has a 50-meter water resistance rating. This is enough to survive washing your hands, light rain, or brief swimming, but you shouldn’t wear it for diving or heavy water activities.
In related news, Timex has recently introduced a vintage racing-inspired meca-quartz chronograph alongside the retro-inspired Marlin America 250 with a leather strap.
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