Casio MTP-V001 vs Timex Marlin Hand-Wound

Both are dress watches in the entry tier — here's how the specs differ and which to pick.

Last verified 2026-06-27 · specs from manufacturer data · tier = price band, confirm the live price at the retailer

Spec	Casio MTP-V001	Timex Marlin Hand-Wound
Movement	Quartz	Hand-wound
Water resistance	30m	30m
Case size	39mm	34mm
Crystal	mineral	acrylic
Style	Dress	Dress
Price tier	Entry	Entry

Which should you buy?

the Timex Marlin Hand-Wound is mechanical (hand-wound) for the enthusiast feel and no battery; the Casio MTP-V001 is quartz for accuracy and low maintenance
the Casio MTP-V001 has a mineral crystal — more scratch-resistant for daily wear
the Casio MTP-V001 wears 39mm vs the Timex Marlin Hand-Wound's 34mm — choose by wrist size

Where to buy

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Casio MTP-V001 and the Timex Marlin Hand-Wound?
Both are dress watches in the entry tier. The Casio MTP-V001 is quartz, 30m water resistance, 39mm, mineral crystal; the Timex Marlin Hand-Wound is hand-wound, 30m water resistance, 34mm, acrylic crystal.

Which is better value, the Casio MTP-V001 or the Timex Marlin Hand-Wound?
Both sit in the entry tier, so it comes down to movement, water resistance and case size — see the spec table above.

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