Timex Marlin Blackout Review | The Best Looking Affordable Watch?

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6 жыл бұрын

Timex is one of those brands that I have always enjoyed. Not only do they make good looking watches for those on a tighter budget, but they also are a brand with a great history.
All this said it brings me to why I am really excited to be looking at one of my favorite watches they have ever produced, the Timex Marlin.
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@flippinzippo9670 6 жыл бұрын

Man I hope this watch goes to some young dude as his first mechanical.. Hell of a great start to a collection! Good on ya!

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

I hope so too. Another young enthusiast is a win for us all!

@wifemcbeaty 6 жыл бұрын

I hope so. it would be a great gift that will be passed to generations to come, generations that will have Teddy Baldassarre's touch running deep.

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, I am going to be giving this watch away later this week. If you want to be entered to win, fill out the form.

@AlanHearnshaw 6 жыл бұрын

Teddy Baldassarre I went to fill in the form, and it said there was an error because I’m already subscribed. Does that mean we’re automatically entered if we have previously entered a give-away?

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

Correct!

@pstamaria 6 жыл бұрын

Timex is one of the brands that I’ve always loved! Maybe because it was one of the first watches I had when I was very young. I just love the 45 year old Timex Quartz I bought a few months ago on eBay. The owner kept it well and it really looks brand new! As for the Marlin.....what’s not to love?! A classic that will never go out of style 😁 Thx for this short and sweet review dude! As always, I appreciate your content

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

You’re the man, Philip. You have been busy today watching my previous vids 🙌🏻 totally agree with you as well

@pstamaria 6 жыл бұрын

Teddy Baldassarre, I enjoy your videos dude. Keep up the good work 😁

@stevedave5673 6 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous watch. I love the simplicity of being hand wound and not having a date complication. Great review and history lesson. Thanks Teddy!

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Steve. Thanks for watching.

@danielfernandez5721 6 жыл бұрын

I love Timex! A 33mm white dial from 1978 was my first vintage watch and the one that got me hooked on vintage! I love that little thing! Sometimes I get the urge to just collect vintage timex because there is so many affordable options out there.

@mr.delacruz559 6 жыл бұрын

Love the black Marlin! Timex is absolutely killing it with their heritage line. I really wish they would concentrate on mechanical & do automatic watches . I feel they would absolutely take over due to them making smaller & thinner watches with beautiful dials and are just (as you said” so classy. Timex has a special place in my heart and I’m always rooting for Timex! Thanx for the video!

@freehey629 6 жыл бұрын

While I admit I'd be wary of chinese movements with exotic complications, I trust chinese three hand movements. A lot of chinese watchmakers have been producing three hand mechanical movements in huge bulk since the 70s, Seagull included.

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Thanks for tuning in

@01nwalker 6 жыл бұрын

Uber classy, I love those indices! You taught me something new too. I had no idea they started as the Waterbury Watch Co.

@chadwaters261 6 жыл бұрын

19K subscribers! More and more appreciating watches and joining this community.

@SoCalWatchReviews 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful watch, thanks for doing your research and showing us all the cool vintage videos and promotional material. BTW you look like a bad ass with that black sweater and your video editing is getting better and better. Really digging the captions you added!

@anthonyeaton6545 6 жыл бұрын

Big fan just started collecting so far I have a Seiko 5 but I'm starting to fall in love with vintage watches the history behind them can be amazing

@YiannisPanagiotopoulos 6 жыл бұрын

Great and super affordable dress watch Teddy. Glad you are giving it away to one of your fans. Cheers

@lenpowell6647 6 жыл бұрын

Recently got myself an indiglo.Great value and looks.Love the blackout version on the Marlin.Timex still going strong is good news to me.

@vittoriomauriello6695 6 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous watch! My favourite size too, between 34 and 38, absolutely love it!

@Peter-2704 6 жыл бұрын

A very interesting piece. I have definitely considered this as my dress watch purchase.

@madebyandre_ 6 жыл бұрын

This watch looks beautiful Teddy! Damn

@ranashailendrasingh 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing watch this is!!! Thanks for the video

@blyatman635 6 жыл бұрын

I really think this is one of the best looking and classiest watches at any price point, it just has something that screams 1950's America, it's just like it's taken out of Casa Blanca, I hope one day I'll get one for myself.

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

I agree man. I own some great dress pieces and this one caught my eye!

@woonfaseng8737 6 жыл бұрын

i don't like this because it has china's seagull movement. but maybe some people don't mind. Seagull is China's best of the best watch brand and movement i think.... so some people may not mind this . not me

@samyoo1678 6 жыл бұрын

At any price point? Haha I’m not too sure about that man

@HBlack-wf4nj 5 жыл бұрын

Uh the film Casablanaca was made in 1942.

@skfoxjrxzz5051 4 жыл бұрын

H. Black yeah whatever

@MoodforMore 6 жыл бұрын

Great watch and it looks very awesome also there‘s a lot history behind this watch love it !

@williamburnette588 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Never seen this side of Timex before. It looks beautiful. I might save up for this as my first dress watch if I don't win.

@axleambitions 6 жыл бұрын

Just found the next watch im going to buy ,thanks teddy

@maxdaname 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Teddy, I've been binging most of your videos in the past week. Thank you for bringing proper watch content to KZfaq. PS. Why don't you go full Eye-talian with the Baldassarré pronunciation? Cheers! :)

@ekll 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Teddy! Love your videos! Can you review a Marlin Automatic?

@charlesfield9286 6 жыл бұрын

I love hand winding watches. An accurate automatic ... you never have an excuse to play with the watch. I am also thrilled with the 'smaller than a hockey puck size is ok' trend in the watch world. I'm want one of these watches

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

I like that trend too hahaha

@izzad777 6 жыл бұрын

Bought a Timex three weeks ago. couldnt be more happier.

@i77. 6 жыл бұрын

This Timex looks so classy and simple . Love it .

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree moreb

@nucmed2936 6 жыл бұрын

Love the Timex Blackout Marlin. I have Timex Marlin from 1966, runs very nice.

@stephentaylor6320 6 жыл бұрын

A big fan of the marlin i have the silver dial version but i agree with you this is classier,and good luck to the winner you,ll have a classic on the wrist!

@aHigherPower 6 жыл бұрын

I've not owned a Timex since I was a kid, but I wouldn't mind trying one again. Black dial for sure, thumbs up!

@steventheasiansquiny 6 жыл бұрын

Ahhh it’s always good to see another small wrist friendly watch

@jilltheobscure1 4 жыл бұрын

Just love that look, it's Americana.. I love both, but seeing the black like that, oh, it's beautiful!

@hyokssigye3444 6 жыл бұрын

This is a great watch. Timex is such a great brand, just under appreciated.

@AnindaCBR1k 6 жыл бұрын

timex will always have a place in my heart... and watchbox

@TurfSurf 6 жыл бұрын

I am waiting for the cream dial, even more classic!

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

Oh... cream dials. Love them!

@mrlafayette1964 6 ай бұрын

Good to know that Timex still makes some of its watches in the USA in Connecticut. Their American Document series is a good one as well as the Marlin.

@kjeldpedersen666 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Ted You can describe the Marlin with one word: Charming. All though the black version is very handsome I would prefer the silver. It IS a very small timepiece and I think that the silver dail will make it seem a bit bigger... Keep up the good work👍

@extremsimon 6 жыл бұрын

Damn, that’s beautiful. Wish this was available here. I’d buy one for sure.

@wallyboy23 6 жыл бұрын

Nice watch in a classic size. Reminds me of a piece Glashütte Original is currently peddling.

@ENYOJi 6 жыл бұрын

I think I like the black dial better but both are great small and domed watches, which I really like. Plus the second hand is perfect and styling is on point.

@publiusvelocitor4668 6 жыл бұрын

Timex Marlin is great! It's the American "Orient Bambino"... a versatile, inexpensive mechanical watch at a fantastic price. Thanks for telling us about the Blackout. I agree, it looks better than the silver dial. For some reason, it isn't featured on Timex's own webpage!

@philliphull50 6 жыл бұрын

Timex is really doing some amazing things when it comes to there watches an this one is no different I just picked up a new timex watch the other day I hope I win this is just awesome teddy thanks for that review.

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching as always, Phillip. What Timex did you get!”?

@philliphull50 6 жыл бұрын

Teddy Baldassarre a regular blue dial with day/date combo an metal band just beautiful an different. But I was on there website the other day an way just blown away at what I saw.

@Tal-wb9jn 6 жыл бұрын

My dad had this watch in the 60’s...I loved it...unfortunately it has been lost to time!

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

Your dad has great taste man!

@Texmotodad 6 жыл бұрын

Thx for the Timex history!

@eyeheartsushi2212 6 жыл бұрын

Perry Ford Seconded!!

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, Perry!

@JFish922 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Followed you in Instagram finally lol.

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Jordan!

@ericlevine3897 6 жыл бұрын

Nice looking watch... classic. Good review.

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jonathanl2748 5 жыл бұрын

I just ordered this black beauty on EBay. Yes, it is small by today’s standards, but it is supposed to be harking from another time in the past. Love that tradition and that there is no date.

@paceyombex 6 жыл бұрын

It is easy to fall in love with that watch.

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

That dial is easy to get lost in.

@brunoelmo 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 7.75 inch whrist and a 34mm watch is still suitable. My 50's solid white gold girard perregaux (34mm x 44mm) fits me very well.

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

Good on you for rocking the old school Sizes despite your wrist size!

@syndicatedsatellite7288 6 жыл бұрын

My father had one of the originals with the silver dial. The Marlin is a tough watch. My father prefered the Marlin over a Timex automatic, which didn't last nearly as good as the Marlin. My father's favorite watch brand was Waltham, but he was impressed with the Marlin.

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

Your dad knew what was up!

@swabby429 6 жыл бұрын

I had one of the originals when I was a teen back in the 1960s.

@porkfat5521 3 жыл бұрын

I have the silver version and I love it. The numeral font is intoxicationg.

@TheMensch 6 жыл бұрын

How do we get timex to put more mechanical movements in some of their other watches?!

@carlbelmonte 6 жыл бұрын

That watch is absolutely beautiful! Timex really is underrated when it comes to quality & history. Anyone who gets that would be estatic (because I’d surely would lol).

@angelgonzalez7849 6 жыл бұрын

I have the silver dial...it’s a great dress watch and for the money you can’t go wrong. It’s not for everybody pretty small at 34mm but it works with my 7” wrist.

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

I agree! I don’t see many people with wrists larger than yours being willing to rock It haha.

@heminder 6 жыл бұрын

This reminds me... You might be interested in an Indian brand HMT. They don't exist any more but they were commissioned by the Indian government to make mechanical watches. They have some interesting history and a HUGE collection.

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

I need to check these out!

@redguitarredshirt 6 жыл бұрын

Oh you have to check them out.. they have some beautiful pieces! Try the 'Hmt Janata' and the 'Hmt Pilot' both are hand wound watches.

@Jp_1998_ 6 жыл бұрын

I love the Marlin. The silver dial looks great, but I think the black dial would come out on top if I had to choose between the two.

@xubairhanif963 6 жыл бұрын

I always notice that your watch belts look really nice...

@jancovanderwesthuizen8070 6 жыл бұрын

I only have to fill out the form once, and I'll be entered into each month's giveaway, right?

@eazye619 6 жыл бұрын

This, the Navi Harbor, MK1Steel Chrono and others are really impressive from Timex. They’re affordable and good quality

@MrBazH 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to see Timex going retro. Shame about the tiny ladies watch movement. I'd have liked the movement to fill the case without a huge plastic spacer. Can't help feeling there must be better options even if it worked out slightly more expensive.

@jakesmith763 6 жыл бұрын

silver dial I think would be my choice!

@ivanv754 6 жыл бұрын

The silver dial is a strap monster, but this one really looks nice and classy!!!

@thomashudson7780 6 жыл бұрын

ive got a timex winder thats over 50 yrs.old,,it still works to this day,,,

@nixonwilliam11 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought the silver dial version by watching this video as one of the basis to consider buying a hand wound timex marlin, and it's my 1st real watch (I only own a DW and galaxy watch active previously). I love it, it looks great at my relatively small wrist, and now I think I'm starting to understand the beauty of a "real watch". One thing that I'm concerned with is it gains around +60 sec / day, is it correct to feel frustrated at this or it's just normal?

@ULATAN. 6 жыл бұрын

I have a lot of love for timex and I love wearing them, no matter how my friends view the brand. The Marlin is one of my dream watches, wish I can get one now but will have to wait. Edit* I filled out the form & followed 🤞

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

Good luck man! Totally agree with you about Timex!

@ULATAN. 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@RedcoatsReturn 5 жыл бұрын

Its beautiful, I agree but a decent inexpensive automatic mvmt (an NH 35a is enough) would have made it worth the $200

@russell9304 6 жыл бұрын

Teddy, do you think the Rolex 114060 C-Sub is too large for your wrist? I would love to have your opinion on the C-Sub for smaller wrist people.

@indrajeetmahajan4691 6 жыл бұрын

Did you get a new editor? The video is looking crisp! Which slider do you use for the close up shots?

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

I did but he is on vacation. This one was all me. No slider used. Just a simple fluid head tripod

@p5tom 6 жыл бұрын

love both silver abd black, would go with the silver...more flexible with attire

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

You are right about versatility. Looks wise, give me the black!

@Griesinho 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a beauty :) I‘d like to win it on my own... but as I‘m able to buy it myself please hand it to someone who‘s not in my/our situation. And who will appreciate that gift, take care of it and be proud wearing such a great watch

@TheRockyBalboa100 6 жыл бұрын

Since the begining of 2018 I discovered horology. Since then I watched tons of youtube videos about mechanical and automatic watches and still to this day I haven't bought my first watch yet. There is so much to chose from and I don't want to spend money on a watch I'm not totally convinced by. So I hope I'll win this watch so that I won't feel the pressure no more. I also didn't know about this Timex before and I think it's really really beautiful so even if I don't win I think I'll stil get this one as my first watch lol. Good luck everyone

@jpdavis6042 6 жыл бұрын

Liked the illustration of men at work. Enjoy WPA and other Labor Art from the WWII era found in old Post Offices. The Marlins are eye candy for me, esp the black glossy. Timex proves that most decent watches are overpriced. Shame not a 36m, though I have several vintage 34m's, but they get no wrist time. Best, JP

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a 36-38 mm version. I think there are many with larger wrists that would appreciate. I think that’s the sweet spot for a dress piece.

@hitsugayat10 6 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Was considering if I should get one but I shot down d idea. Too many wayches with too lil wrist time.

@olegariomartinez6807 6 жыл бұрын

I like both the black and silver edition. My only problem is that my wrists are over 8 inches so too small for me.

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah that would be a bit too small. :(

@danielviegas4922 6 жыл бұрын

It would be great to have such watch!

@voiceofexperience 6 жыл бұрын

Nice watch. Do they make a version for adults as well?

@ranjankc121 6 жыл бұрын

Hi.. You can check HMT PILOT it's a black dial watch..

@waktosha7378 6 жыл бұрын

I like both colors, but I would have to go with the black because it is not as common.

@TheLeif001 6 жыл бұрын

Love it.

@chadwaters261 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Teddy, Takes a licking and keeps on ticking. Another feature that people love about Timex watches is the Indiglo. I prefer the black dial on the Marlin and think it makes a classy dress watch.

@MegaRahul1007 6 жыл бұрын

Timex is one of the best watch making company...along with Casio.. Timex have produced watches which are affordable and high quality... hopeful for the prize ..may turn out to be lucky this time...hehe

@thinredline2795 3 жыл бұрын

How is the legibility on this black version? I have the gold version and the legibility, which looked fine on KZfaq videos before I purchased it, was terrible in real life, so much so that I had to contact Timex and ask them to send me black hands for the watch.

@user-ri9sb7tq6u 6 жыл бұрын

What is the name of the 3 watch on the picture on 1:06?

@clarkkent1156 6 жыл бұрын

Love the watch and still my only complaint is not the watch itself but the company. i REALLY wish Timex was still american and that this watch had one of the original american timex movements. if it was also at least 50 m water resistant, i would easily choose this watch as my only watch in a "one watch collection" since i like the classic look that much. Between the silver and the black is a really hard decision but i think you made the right choice in picking the black dial, it gives it that little bit of special uniqueness that we all, especially me, look for and further heighten its classic look. the black makes the piece special enough to be that "one watch".

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

I hear you. I wish more of their watches were mechanicals. I love their designs though.

@clarkkent1156 6 жыл бұрын

Teddy Baldassarre I totally agree. Their designs are great I even like the more utilitarian designs like the ironman. I have nothing against Chinese movements per se I'm just sad that America lost so many watch companies and their position in the watch world

@n00dyl69 5 жыл бұрын

my dream watch..

@_BRNYB_ Жыл бұрын

Damn... I just discovered this and I hope they re release this.

@scottparis6355 4 жыл бұрын

I like the black dial, EXCEPT that they seem to have polished the hands and indices. That usually means that you have to hold the watch at exactly the right angle to see what time it is. Wish they would brush them instead.

@jeremiahtopham4970 5 жыл бұрын

How does this compare to the orient bambino?

@woonfaseng8737 6 жыл бұрын

don't underestimate how a 34 or 35mm vintage watch might look small, it all depends on the Dial Presence. many vintage watch have very small "case edge" / bezel and in contrast the dial looks BIG or even huge and may look as large as a 38mm dial modern dress watch. this i experienced it myself with my 1st generation King Seiko model , the only models of KS and Grand Seiko where seiko have the logo/insignia printed or applied on the DIAL below the 12 oclock position . Until the Modern Grand Seiko did it again in 2017 with it becoming a separate Brand by itself and no longer under Seiko umbrella brand

@ratitabaco 6 жыл бұрын

Is it hard to remember to hand wind a mechanical watch?

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

Not for me. That said, I am weirdo and will wind my watches whenever they begin to need another wind throughout the day 😂

@pilotstyle123 6 жыл бұрын

the opposite, its more of an occasion to engage with the watch that i enjoy.

@syndicatedsatellite7288 6 жыл бұрын

I've had three wind up watches. I wind before I go out wearing one.

@ratitabaco 6 жыл бұрын

leicanoct Panerai has a record? That's a lot of time

@DennisBible 6 жыл бұрын

I love it. It's a symbiotic relationship with the watch. Much more personal.

@glen4557 6 жыл бұрын

I just like sliver one, I think silver one is more classic and original style one

@inkitatus1 6 жыл бұрын

Wish they'd put this movement in a diver! Cheers 👍👍

@katshoulders4576 6 жыл бұрын

Soooo classic👌🏽

@jayden_2_savage635 6 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend buying from amazon, I’m thinking of buying the seiko 809 for around 90, should I risk it🤔

@TeddyBaldassarre 6 жыл бұрын

Totally worth it. Did a video on it!

@jayden_2_savage635 6 жыл бұрын

Teddy Baldassarre Cool man one more question is it a good everyday watch🤔

@elodin5102 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Teddy, could you make a video about how you style and take care of your hair?

@rojorohr4723 6 жыл бұрын

He does have great hair, right?1

@elodin5102 6 жыл бұрын

Rojo Röhr He certainly does! As soon as my hair grows out I’m going for a style similair to his.

@rojorohr4723 6 жыл бұрын

Im letting my hair grow too, but because my hair is a mix of curly and wavy, I’ll go for a similar haircut as his, but I’ll let it look more messy and curly.

@syndicatedsatellite7288 6 жыл бұрын

Teddy should let his hair grow Led Zeppelin style...

@rojorohr4723 6 жыл бұрын

I kinda feel like thst’s not his style.