Timex Marlin Mesh Review: A Watch We Love Goes Casual

The Timex Marlin represents the confluence of several trends in the watch industry: a younger generation adopting mechanical timepieces, watch companies finally embracing the idea of crafting smaller-cased watches and the industry continuing the trend of producing vintage-inspired wares First came the Marlin on a black leather strap, which worked beautifully as an inexpensive dress watch; then came the same watch but with a black dial produced in collaboration with Todd Snyder, which was even better suited to a formal setting Who They're For: There are a few subsets of potential customers for the Marlin Mesh, the first of which is the budding mechanical watch enthusiast who's looking for his first watch and doesn't want to spend a fortune.

Review: The Marlin Mesh features essentially the same watch head as the original Timex Marlin reissue released last year, which is a 34mm stainless steel case housing a mechanical movement, silver sunray dial with applied steel markers and steel hands, drilled lugs, non-screw-down crown and snap-back case The truth is that having a little space between your watch case and the edge of your wrist just frames the watch better against your body, and it's a pleasure to finally see the trend of gargantuan modern watch sizes subsiding If what you want is something directly vintage-inspired and simple on a mesh bracelet, then the Marlin Mesh is likely the watch for you.

"On the wrist, I found the Marlin to be incredibly comfortable Elegant yet understated, the 34mm steel case looks great on any size wrist and wears well It has the vintage feel that many of us crave, but without the usually steep price tag" - Cara Barrett, HODINKEE.

"Overall I think the Timex Marlin reissue will continue to be a popular model for the brand moving forward It's a basic, time-only dress watch with real vintage appeal and a design that nails the look of Timex's golden years" - Michael Penate, A Blog To Watch. . Source