Timex and Todd Snyder’s Hit Streak Continues With a Marlin on Stainless Steel Mesh

Skip to main contentThe new ticker comes in three Mediterranean-inspired dial colors that makes choosing just one impossible.Courtesy of Todd SnyderWanting to score a head-turning watch on a budget is normally a fool’s errand, or at the very least a contradiction. Watches remain one of the few corners of menswear where exclusivity still carries real weight. Every once in a while, Timex reminds everyone that good taste doesn’t have to cost four figures.The brand has made a habit of handing the keys to Todd Snyder, who loves to dig through the archives to resurface the hits. Nearly every collaboration lands somewhere between “instant classic” and “dang that sold out quick.” And folks, the Marlin Mesh continues that streak.Todd Snyderx Timex Marlin Mesh WatchLet’s start with the face. The Marlin’s 38mm case is about as versatile as watching sizing gets. It’s not-too-hot-not-too-cold and won’t overwhelm a wrist or disappear into one either. A vintage-style dome acrylic crystal gives the dial warmth, while the polished stainless steel case keeps it all looking crisp and not overly nostalgic.But if you came for the vintage-inspired Marlin face and case, you’ll stay for the stainless-steel mesh band, which is an archival reference to one of Snyder’s favorite vintage models and is the rare type of band that has the capacity to upstage the main character.Courtesy of Todd SnyderCourtesy of Todd SnyderAvailable in three Mediterranean-inspired colorways—sliver, aqua and salmon—the watch is also water-resistent up to 30 meters, which makes it an ideal seaside option, as well, if something of the sort happens to be in your future.“What I love about reimagining a classic watch like this is the opportunity to celebrate everything that made the original great while creating something that works in the modern gentleman’s day-to-day wardrobe,” Snyder says. “It's an easy, timeless style.”Todd Snyderx Timex Marlin Mesh WatchTodd Snyderx Timex Marlin Mesh WatchBut as with all killer Timex collabs, these will go faster than a Vaporina, so you better strike quick. Because once they’re gone, they tend to stay that way.Reed Nelson is a freelance writer for GQ Recommends covering menswear and gear. Before writing full time, he spent years working retail at Unionmade Goods, Gant Rugger, J.Crew, and Nike—experience that sharpened his eye for what’s actually worth buying. He’s also worked as an in-house copywriter for brands big and ... Read More