Timex has expanded its Marlin collection with a new, affordable travel watch: the Marlin Quartz GMT. Classic mid-century design, a 40-millimeter case, domed acrylic crystal, and 50-meter water resistance are matched by a “caller” GMT mechanism that sets the second time independently. Three configurations are available, with prices ranging from $199 to $239.
Marlin Quartz GMT Timex is nostalgic for a reason: 1950s and 1960s charm, simplicity and utility. After a rebirth in 2017, which is Timex marked a return to mechanics after three decades of quartz hibernation, the collection has grown into a legitimate line of vintage-inspired watches. Now Marlin adds a travel flair: Quartz GMT – a watch that preserves the silhouette of the past and adds the very modern function of monitoring two time zones.
What is “GMT” here and why is it a “caller”?
Inside, a quartz “caller” GMT ticks: the red 24-hour hand adjusts independently of local time, which is handy for calling home or the office while you’re on the go. It’s the same logic as the Q Timex GMT – a tried-and-tested formula that the brand knows well and keeps the price low. If you’re looking for a “flyer” (with an independently jumping local time), you’ll find it in a more expensive league.
Design: mid-century, under a dome
The Marlin Quartz GMT's form is classic Marlin: 40 mm polished (recycled) steel casing, 13 mm heights, domed acrylic glass that refracts light beautifully and can be polished when it gets a scratch. Waterproof 50 m means it's not afraid of rain or a short swim. Dual-tone interior 24-hour cycle (with odd hours marked) and faceted indices and the dial's sunflower glow adds depth without unnecessary noise.
Three configurations, no hassle with strap selection – Marlin Quartz GMT
Three versions are available at launch:
- Blue dial + steel metal strap (TW2Y47600) – a clean, modern classic. $229.
- Black dial + gold-plated steel case/metal strap (TW2Y47700) – a little more “New York on Friday night”. $239.
- Blue dial + blue leather strap (TW2Y47900) – with strap tanned according to Leather Working Group standards, and quick-release spring pins. $199.
The price range is official and these versions are available now; don't chase resellers.
Usability: small details that make a big difference
Acrylic glass is not just a style – it is light, warm and easy for polishing minor scratches, which is great if you actually wear the watch. 20-mm lug width and quick-release pins mean you can change your Marlin GMT to your favorite NATO, Perlon, or leather strap in minutes. SR920SW The battery ensures that the GMT hand does not miss any years.
Context: Where the Marlin GMT fits into the Timex ecosystem
For those who know Q Timex GMT: the new Marlin GMT shares the pricing philosophy and “caller” method of setting the second time, but brings a more dressed-up, “mid-century” aesthetic without the outer bezel. So if you want a travel display in dress packaging and not in a “sport-retro” shell, that’s it. (The Q Timex GMT has historically been priced around $199–$229, which nicely explains the positioning of the new Marlin.)
Price and value: a travel complication without the hassle
On $199 for leather and $229–$239 for the metal strap (steel/gold plated), Timex proves that GMT can still live in the real world. Add recycled steel and LWG leather and you have a watch that is friendly to the budget and – at least a little – to the planet.
What could be better?
If you’re used to sapphire, you’ll have to accept acrylic as part of your vintage persona. And if you’re a pilot who crosses the date line every day, a “flyer” GMT will be a better solution. But for most trips, calls, and Zooms across the pond, the “caller” logic is simply good enough—and significantly cheaper. (You know: function, not fetish.)
Specifications Timex Marlin Quartz GMT
- Housing: polished recycled stainless steel; 40 mm diameter, 13 mm height
- Glass: domed acrylic
- Waterproof: 50 m
- Mechanism: quartz with independently adjustable GMT hand (“caller” GMT)
- Dial: sunray blue or black; interior 24-hour cycle in two tones
- Straps: 20 mm; steel metal (steel or gold plated) or blue leather (LWG); quick-release pins
- Battery: SR920SW
- Prices: $199 (leather), $229 (steel strap), $239 (gold-plated steel strap)
(Official website(s) list exact dimensions, materials and versions). Comparable prices in euros.
Conclusion: Marlin, who understands the world after two hours
Marlin Quartz GMT It is not a watch that tries to be something it is not. It is an elegant “dress-traveler” that respects its origins while adding a practical complication without being pretentious. It is that rare example where we can say: less pretense, more function – and still stylish enough to go with both a weekend bag and a gray flannel.
