Side-by-side comparison of specifications and features
Compare visual case presence and physical footprint on one shared wrist. Measure your top-down wrist width for a stronger result; lug-to-lug is used when the catalog has it.
Medium (6.7″)
Estimated top width: 56.7 mm
Preliminary range: 54.7–61.8 mm.
Watch A
Visual presence
ModerateCase covers 60% of your modeled wrist width.
Physical footprint
Clear spaceEstimated clearance: 7.8 mm per side.
Watch B
Visual presence
ModerateCase covers 60% of your modeled wrist width.
Physical footprint
Clear spaceEstimated clearance: 7.8 mm per side.
Proportional guide only: visual presence and physical footprint do not predict comfort. Weight, thickness, caseback shape, rigid lugs, strap stiffness, wrist-bone prominence, wearing tension, bezel design, and case curvature change how a watch actually wears.
Start with the specifications that meaningfully differ. Expand the complete table for reference details and missing-data context.
| Specification | Timex Marlin | Timex Waterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| New PriceWaterbury is $60 less based on the current snapshot | $229 | $169 |
| Used Price (Low)Waterbury is $53.5 less at the low end | $165 | $111 |
| Used Price (High) | $165 | $120 |
| 30-Day Trend | ↑ +8.2% | ↓ -9.8% |
| Used Price Range | $165 - $165 | $111 - $120 |
| Identity | ||
| Style | Dress, Vintage | Casual, Dress |
| Dimensions | ||
| ThicknessMarlin is 2mm thinner | 10mm | 12mm |
| WeightMarlin is 46.9g lighter | 31.3g | 78.22g |
| Lug Width | 18mm | 20mm |
| Case | ||
| Crystal | Acrylic | Mineral Crystal |
| Water ResistanceWaterbury adds 20m water resistance | 30m (splash resistant) | 50m (swimming) |
This Timex Marlin vs Timex Waterbury comparison is less about a universal winner and more about dress character versus casual versatility. They both touch the dress use case, so smaller spec differences can matter more than brand preference.
Bottom line
Water resistance is a meaningful separator here — the higher-rated option gives more flexibility for swimming or rougher daily use. Choose Timex Marlin if you are specifically shopping for a dress style watch; choose Timex Waterbury if you are specifically shopping for a casual style watch.
Choose Timex Marlin when
Timex Marlin is a better fit for mechanical-watch enthusiasts, dress styling.
Choose Timex Waterbury when
Timex Waterbury is a better fit for mechanical-watch enthusiasts, casual styling.
Movement and upkeep
Timex Marlin: automatic movement
Timex Waterbury: automatic movement
Both use the same movement type, so maintenance differences are limited and fit or feature details should decide the purchase.
Size and wearability
Timex Marlin: 34mm · L2L 41mm · 31.3g
Timex Waterbury: 34mm · L2L 41mm · 78.22g
Their size profiles are relatively close, so fit comes down to shape, weight, and how each watch sits on your wrist.
Water resistance
Timex Marlin: 30m
Timex Waterbury: 50m
Water resistance is a meaningful separator here — the higher-rated option gives more flexibility for swimming or rougher daily use.
Price and value
Timex Marlin: $229
Timex Waterbury: $169
There is a real price gap here — treat the more expensive option as an upgrade decision and confirm whether the extra spend buys something you will notice in weekly use.
Style and use case
Timex Marlin: dress
Timex Waterbury: casual
Timex Marlin leans more dress, while Timex Waterbury pulls toward casual use case — pick the one that matches how you will actually wear it.
Crystal and materials
Timex Marlin: acrylic crystal · steel
Timex Waterbury: mineral crystal · steel
Crystal choice can change long-term wear expectations — one may prioritize scratch resistance while the other keeps cost or vintage feel in check.
Timex Marlin and Timex Waterbury get compared constantly because both are dress watches, they are the same case width (34mm), they share the same automatic movement — so the spec sheet alone will not tell you which to buy.
Timex Waterbury — Timex Marlin has a acrylic crystal and Timex Waterbury has a mineral — the mineral one resists scratches better over years of wear.
Timex Marlin — Timex Marlin is 31.3g and Timex Waterbury is 78.22g — a 46.92g gap is noticeable over a full day.
Timex Marlin for most buyers — Timex Marlin is 31.3g and Timex Waterbury is 78.22g — a 46.92g gap is noticeable over a full day. Go with Timex Waterbury instead if you want the more scratch-resistant mineral crystal.
Timex Waterbury is often the value play at current pricing, while Timex Marlin makes more sense if you will use its extra features regularly.
There is a real price gap here — treat the more expensive option as an upgrade decision and confirm whether the extra spend buys something you will notice in weekly use.
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Timex Marlin
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Timex Waterbury
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Timex Marlin — at 10mm thick versus 12mm it sits flatter, which matters more than the near-identical case width here.
Timex Waterbury — it is rated 50m versus 30m. Both are in the same broad bracket, so treat this as a tiebreaker rather than a deciding factor.
Timex Waterbury is the value pick at roughly $60 less. Pay more only if a specific difference above matters to you — otherwise the cheaper one is the smarter buy. Confirm live listings, since marketplace pricing moves.
Timex Marlin is 31.3g and Timex Waterbury is 78.22g — a 46.92g gap is noticeable over a full day. That is the difference you will notice day to day; the rest of the specs are close enough not to matter.
Timex Marlin for most buyers — Timex Marlin is 31.3g and Timex Waterbury is 78.22g — a 46.92g gap is noticeable over a full day. Go with Timex Waterbury instead if you want the more scratch-resistant mineral crystal.
Evidence & Method
This page currently relies on normalized catalog fields and calculated differences. No external reviewer observation is used in its verdict.
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