Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm vs Timex Q Timex 1975 SSQ Digital Reissue
Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm ($229) vs Timex Q Timex 1975 SSQ Digital Reissue ($169) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right quartz.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm | Timex Q Timex 1975 SSQ Digital Reissue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229 | $169 |
| Weight | 83g | 92g |
| Movement | Miyota 8215 Auto | — |
| Case | 40mm brass | 38 mm, 13 mm high |
| Crystal | Acrylic dome | — |
| Lug Width | 20mm | — |
| WR | 30m | — |
| Profile | 10.5mm thin | — |
| Material | — | Stainless steel case and bracelet |
| Water resistance | — | 50 m |
| Weight | — | 92g (Timex published) |
Pros & Cons
Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm
- Gorgeous mid-century aesthetic
- Domed acrylic crystal
- Slim 10.5mm profile
- Versatile
- Under $250
- 30m WR only — no swimming
- Brass case can scratch
- Miyota 8215 no hand-hacking
Timex Q Timex 1975 SSQ Digital Reissue
- Steel case and bracelet
- 50 m water resistance
- Reissue styling
- 92.0 g is heavy for a digital
- No smart features
Timex Q Timex 1975 SSQ Digital Reissue is the better value at $169. If weight matters most, Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm carries lighter at 83g. Both are part of our curated quartz index — tap through to check current pricing.
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