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Timex just released two new versions of its Marlin Chatham Automatic watch in the US. The new models bring a 36mm cushion case to the company’s entry-level mechanical lineup, leaning into the current industry shift back toward smaller, vintage-proportioned watches.
Design Details & Pricing
The release includes two distinct colorways. The silver-tone model (TW2Y84300) features a white dial and a black leather strap for $289. For $10 more, the gold-tone variant (TW2Y84500) pairs a black dial with a brown leather strap at $299.
Both share the exact same polished stainless steel case dimensions: a 36mm diameter, a 44.5mm lug-to-lug distance, and a 12mm thickness. It is a compact footprint that should wear comfortably on a wide variety of wrist sizes.
On the dial, Timex is using applied metallic Breguet numerals, which gives the watch a distinct, older-school typography. As is standard for Timex in this price bracket, the dial is covered by a mineral crystal rather than the more scratch-resistant sapphire you might find on slightly more expensive microbrand watches.
Inside, the watches are powered by the Miyota 8215. It is a ubiquitous, entry-level Japanese automatic movement that you will find in dozens of watches at this price point. It features 21 jewels, a 42-hour power reserve, and an accuracy rating of -20 to +40 seconds per day.
It also includes hacking seconds, meaning the second hand stops when you pull the crown out, allowing you to set the time more accurately. You can see the movement working through an exhibition window on the case back.
For the straps, Timex has opted for 20mm leather bands with quick-release spring bars, allowing wearers to easily swap them out for compatible aftermarket options without needing any tools.
The watches are rated for 50 meters of water resistance. That is enough to survive washing your hands or getting caught in the rain, but Timex explicitly says they are not meant for swimming or diving. Both models are available to purchase now directly from the Timex website.
In related news, Timex has recently launched two new Deepwater Arctic 200 watches in the US with ceramic bezels and sapphire crystal, alongside the Heritage 66 watch, a modern revival of its iconic 1966 Skin Diver.
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