1976 Timex Day-date Marlin Sunburst Mechanical Ref. 268211
1976 Timex Day-date Marlin Sunburst Mechanical Ref. 268211
Reference Number: 268611
Manufactured Date: 1976
The 1976 Timex Marlin Sunburst Mechanical Ref. 268211 is a fine example of Timex’s mid-70s dress watches, blending practicality with a touch of luxury styling. The standout feature is its golden sunburst dial, which radiates under the light and elevates what was once an affordable timepiece into something visually striking. The day-date window at 3 o’clock adds everyday utility, while the applied indices and matching gold-tone hands provide a clean, slightly upscale presence. Powered by Timex’s famously durable hand-wound mechanical movement, it exemplifies the brand’s “takes a licking and keeps on ticking” reputation. The expansion bracelet, gold-tone case, and domed acrylic crystal all anchor this piece squarely in the 1970s aesthetic. Today, it holds appeal not just as a dependable mechanical watch, but as a slice of Timex history from the era when the Marlin line cemented its reputation.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 35mm
Dial: 30mm
Lug-to-Lug: 40mm
Thickness: 11.75mm
Strap: 19.1cm
Strap Style: Metal Expansion Band
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Mechanical
Watch Movement: M91
Watch Complications:
- Date Window
- Day Window
Movement Caliber: Mechanical
Watch Lume: None
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Gold
Dial: Gold
Strap: Gold
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Snapback
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- Sunburst Dial Appeal – The golden radial finish on the dial is one of the more striking treatments Timex offered in the 1970s, giving the watch a refined dress watch look.
- Day-Date Function – Adds both practicality and a design hallmark that makes this reference instantly recognizable.
- Mechanical Timex Heritage – The Marlin series has become one of the most collectible vintage Timex lines, bridging utility with timeless mid-century style.
Original Catalogue Description: "Yellow bezel, gold tone dial, brown suede finish strap, sweep. [91]"
Original Wholesale Price (1976): $12.63
Original Retail Price (1976): $18.95
