Timex Made Just 200 Of This Marlin. Here’s What The Rest Of Us Missed

The appeal of owning an exclusive watch or collector's item never gets old. Ask anyone into watches and they would say they feel the same. While it's amazing to get a nice timepiece that no one else can have, Timex took it to another level with its latest exclusive Marlin release. The American watchmaking brand launched the Marlin California Dial Limited Edition and introduced only 200 individually numbered pieces produced worldwide.

A Vintage Classic Gets A Limited-Edition Makeover

This is a rather interesting addition from the watchmaking world, as Timex is known to be one that has built its name on accessible watches. However, this piece isn't entirely new. Timex revisited one of its most recognisable vintage designs and added details to it that really made the difference. This is the California Dial.

In official watchmaking terms, for those who are not familiar with these terms, a California dial is a distinctive arrangement that combines Roman numerals on the upper half of the watch face with Arabic numerals on the lower half.

With this particular Timex Marlin, the contrasting numerals are set against a black dial, with gold-tone markers adding warmth to the overall design. Stick markers at the three, six and nine o'clock positions bring some balance to the face, while luminous detailing on the hands makes it easier to read in low-light conditions.

The Details That Make It Stand Out

The watch comes in a polished 34mm stainless-steel case, staying true to the proportions of the original 1960s-inspired Marlin. A domed acrylic crystal sits over the dial, adding to its old-school appeal.

Only 200 Pieces Were Made

The way Timex went about distributing the 200 exclusive pieces was very interesting. Each of the 200 watches comes with an individually numbered engraving on its case back. The release was split into two parts, with the first 100 pieces making their debut at the Windup Watch Fair in New York City. The remaining 100, numbered 101 to 200, were made available exclusively through Timex's US website.

Priced at $299, the Marlin California Dial Limited Edition is definitely in the more accessible and affordable range, but it does offer something that goes beyond simply putting a limited-edition label on an existing design.

It's going to be very difficult to get your hands on this one, but if you truly admire vintage watches, this should be the one you source.