Timex Marlin TW6A28700: A $299 California Dial Edition
Timex has released the online allocation of the $299 Marlin California Dial Limited Edition, reference TW6A28700, with total production capped at 200 numbered watches. Its November 9 announcement follows an initial allocation at the Windup Watch Fair in New York. The online batch has already sold out.
Two numeral systems on one dial
The California layout places Roman numerals across the upper half of the black dial and Arabic numerals below. Straight markers at three and nine punctuate the mixed typography, while a triangle marks twelve. Gold-tone printing and hands provide the contrast, with luminous material in the hands for use after dark.
Timex keeps the case compact and polished, with a silver-tone finish. A domed acrylic crystal rises above the bezel and gives the display the profile associated with the Marlin's midcentury inspiration. There is no date aperture competing with the numerals.
A numbered release in two allocations
Watches numbered 1–100 were offered at the New York fair, while numbers 101–200 were reserved for Timex's website. These are two sales allocations within the same edition. Each caseback carries its individual number.
The movement requires manual winding through the crown; the action of wearing the watch does not wind it automatically. Its central seconds hand shares the main display with the hour and minute hands. The brown leather strap attaches with quick-release spring bars and closes with a conventional buckle.
- Case: stainless steel, 34 mm diameter and 13.5 mm height.
- Weight: 33.2 g.
- Lug width: 18 mm.
- Water resistance: 30 m.
- Display: central hours, minutes and seconds.
Availability: The second allocation was announced exclusively for timex.com in the US. Timex has not announced an additional production run beyond the numbered edition.
Sources: Timex: November 9 announcement; Timex: TW6A28700.
