Timex launches new limited-edition Marlin watch with a vintage California dial

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Timex has launched a new limited-edition variant of its Marlin watch in the US, introducing a California dial to the vintage-inspired line. The Marlin California Dial Limited Edition is priced at $299 and is restricted to a production run of just 200 individually numbered units.

Design Details

The watch comes with a traditional California dial that combines two types of numerals on a single face. The upper half uses Roman numerals for the 10, 11, 1, and 2 o’clock positions, while the lower half features standard Arabic numerals for the 4, 5, 7, and 8 o’clock positions.

Timex separates the two sections with horizontal stick markers at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock. The black dial features gold-tone numerals, while the hands include luminescent material for visibility in low-light conditions.

The physical dimensions of the watch remain identical to the standard 34mm Marlin. The case is polished stainless steel, measuring 34mm across and 13.5mm thick. By modern watch standards, 34mm is quite small, but it matches the 1960s sizing the watch is based on.

It weighs 33.2 grams and uses an 18mm lug width. The crystal covering the dial is domed acrylic. Acrylic is a plastic polymer that scratches more easily than the sapphire glass used on many modern watches, though minor scuffs can usually be polished out with a specialized paste.

The watch is powered by a mechanical hand-wound movement, which means it does not require a battery or feature an automatic rotor. Instead, you need to manually wind the crown to keep it running. It also offers 30-meter water resistance.

In practical terms, this means the watch can handle rain or washing your hands, but it is not sealed for use in the shower or a swimming pool. The watch comes with a brown leather strap that includes quick-release spring bars, making it easy to swap bands without using a tool.

Timex is producing only 200 units of the watch, with the first 100 sold in person at the Windup Watch Fair in New York City. The remaining 100 units, numbered 101 through 200, are now available through the Timex US website. Each watch also features its individual production number engraved on the case back.

In related news, Timex has recently launched new color variants of its Atelier Marine and GMT24 M1a watches with Swiss automatic movements. The brand has also launched a new Peanuts Christmas Weekender watch with a festive dial and blue strap.

(Timex)