Timex Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary With Two Patriotic New Marlin Watches
The American watchmaker Timex is joining the celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary with a series of special timepieces featuring a commemorative logo marking the historic milestone. Among the latest releases, two additions to the popular Marlin collection stand out: the limited-edition Marlin Jet Automatic America 250 and the more affordable Marlin America 250, which joins the brand’s permanent lineup.

While different in size, movement, and price point, both watches share a patriotic design language inspired by the colors of the American flag. White dials are paired with blue details and vibrant red accents, while matching blue straps complete the red, white, and blue theme.
Timex Marlin Jet Automatic America 250
Leading the duo is the Marlin Jet Automatic America 250, a limited edition of just 500 individually numbered pieces.

The watch comes housed in a 38 mm stainless steel case measuring 10.50 mm thick, featuring predominantly brushed surfaces that enhance its sporty-vintage character. Protecting the dial is a domed Hesalite crystal, while a grooved bezel adds visual depth. Red accents can be found on the bezel ring, the crown cap at 3 o’clock, and even around the exhibition case back. The watch offers 50 meters of water resistance.
The white dial features a classic crosshair layout, complemented by applied blue baton hour markers and a date window positioned at 3 o’clock. A red central seconds hand provides a striking contrast, while the Timex logo and Marlin script appear at noon. At 6 o’clock sits the special America 250 anniversary logo, reinforcing the commemorative nature of the watch.

Powering the timepiece is the reliable Miyota 8215 automatic movement. The calibre operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour, contains 21 jewels, and delivers approximately 42 hours of power reserve.
The watch is paired with a blue woven Perlon strap secured by a stainless steel pin buckle and is priced at € 319.
Timex Marlin America 250
For those seeking a more compact and affordable alternative, Timex also introduces the Marlin America 250.
It arrives in a polished stainless steel case measuring 34 mm in diameter and 9.50 mm in thickness. The vintage-inspired case is equipped with a domed acrylic crystal, a recessed crown, a solid case back, and offers 30 meters of water resistance.

The silver-white dial embraces a more classic aesthetic, featuring blue Arabic numerals mixed with baton hour markers and an inverted triangle at 12 o’clock. Dauphine hands, a railway minute track running around the perimeter, and the same red central seconds hand found on its larger sibling contribute to its elegant appearance. The Timex and Marlin signatures are joined by the commemorative America 250 logo above 6 o’clock.

At its heart is a quartz analogue movement, chosen for its accuracy and low-maintenance operation.
Completing the watch is a blue natural crocodile-grain leather strap fitted with a stainless steel pin buckle. The Marlin America 250 is priced at just € 149, making it less than half the price of the automatic limited edition.
Final Thoughts
With the launch of the Marlin Jet Automatic America 250 and the Marlin America 250, Timex offers two distinct interpretations of a commemorative timepiece celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Whether you prefer the mechanical appeal and exclusivity of the limited-edition automatic model or the accessible vintage charm of the quartz-powered version, both watches successfully capture the spirit of the occasion through their patriotic red, white, and blue design.
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General Specifications:
Brand: Timex
Model: Marlin America 250, Marlin Jet Automatic America 250
Dial: Whote
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Dimensions: 34 mm x 9.50 mm (Marlin America 250), 38 mm x 10.50 mm (Marlin Jet Automatic America 250)
Crystal: Domed glass
Case Back: Stainless steel (Marlin America 250), open-through (Marlin Jet Automatic America 250)
Water Resistance: 30 Meters (Marlin America 250), 50 meters (Marlin Jet Automatic America 250)
Strap: Blue leather strap (Marlin America 250), blue woven perlon strap (Marlin Jet Automatic America 250)
Caliber: Miyota 8215 (Marlin Jet Automatic America 250), analogue quartz movement (Marlin America 250)
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date (Miyota 8215)
Winding: Quartz, automatic (Miyota 8215)
Jewels: 21 (Miyota 8215)
Frequency: 3 Hz (Miyota 8215)
Power Reserve: 42 Hours (Miyota 8215)
Price: € 149 (Marlin America 250), € 319 (Marlin Jet Automatic America 250)
Availability: Now



