# Timex Marlin Hand-Wound Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Timex Marlin Hand-Wound is a compact 40mm dress watch with a vintage-inspired design featuring a domed mineral crystal, applied indices, and slender dauphine hands on a textured black dial, powered by a reliable Chinese manual-wind mechanical movement offering 40 hours of power reserve, appealing to budget-conscious collectors seeking an affordable entry into hand-wound horology without automatic convenience.

## Overall Watch Rating: 4.4/10.0

**Versatility Metric (7.5/10.0)** - Its slim profile and clean dress aesthetic make it highly versatile for office wear or casual outings, outperforming bulkier budget divers like the Casio MDV106.

**Dials & Design Metric (7.5/10.0)** - The retro Marlin styling with luminous plots and sector dial delivers strong visual appeal for the price, rivaling the charm of a Seiko 5 dress model.

**Material Metric (6.5/10.0)** - Stainless steel construction with a domed mineral crystal provides solid everyday durability, though it trails sapphire-equipped peers like the Tissot PRX.

**Functions Metric (4.5/10.0)** - Basic timekeeping with sweeping seconds hand meets essential needs adequately, on par with other entry-level mechanicals like the Orient Bambino.

**Movement Metric (4.0/10.0)** - The Sea-Gull ST2163 hand-wind offers reliable 21,600 vph performance and 21 jewels, but lacks the refinement of Swiss or Japanese workhorses like ETA 2801.

**History & Innovation Metric (3.5/10.0)** - Timex's long American heritage nods to 1960s Marlins, but this modern Chinese-powered revival brings little new to mechanical watchmaking.

**Brand Metric (3.0/10.0)** - Timex delivers dependable affordable watches with mass appeal, comparable to Citizen's entry-level lineup but without premium prestige.

**Rarity Metric (2.1/10.0)** - Widely available at under $250 retail with unlimited production, it offers no scarcity edge over common budget staples like the Timex Weekender.

**Complications Metric (1.0/10.0)** - Pure three-hander without date or extras keeps it simple, falling short of even basic multifunction quartz like the Casio F91W.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 5.2
## TPS Interpretation: Fair Value: This watch punches above its weight in design and wearability for entry-level pricing, ideal for mechanical novices.

## WM Collector Grade: C
## Performance Insights: Strong versatility and design elevate it beyond basic quartz, delivering good value against its implied $180 secondary price despite modest movement and rarity.

## Watch Data
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