# Retro-Inspired Workwear Watches Timex's Marlin Mechanicals and T80 Are the Perfect Workwear Pieces By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-09-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marlin-mechanicals References: [timex](https://www.timex.com/browse/collections/marlin/) & [timex](https://www.timex.com/timex-t80-34mm-stainless-steel-bracelet-watch/TW2R79200YB.html) American watch brand [Timex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-marlin-jet) is currently offering two timepiece styles that are perfect for men looking to expand their workear wardrobe. These include the brand's signature Marlin Mechanicals and [T80](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-mm6-maison-margiela-collection) assortments, both of which feature a similar aesthetic appeal but differ substantially in design elements. First up, Timex's Marlin Mechanical styles see the brand reissuing its classic 1960s-era design. These watches feature a stainless steel case, a retro-style domed lens, and a mechanical movement that is lifted directly from the original Marlin models. Meanwhile, [Timex's T80 timepiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-t80-keith-haring) features a 34mm stainless steel case and bracelet, and a retro-inspired digital display. This piece is designed by the company as being a "throwback to the decade that gave us big hair, big music, and big dreams." Image Credit: Timex ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-workwear Watches:** Innovative design of vintage-styled watches targeting the workwear industry offers market opportunities for affordable and posh timepieces. - **Mechanical Movement Watches:** Developing mechanical movements for retro-styled watches open doors for luxury, reliable timepieces with a distinctive design. - **Digital Retro-styled Watches:** Digital timepieces that have a vintage-styled design targeting the workwear industry presents opportunities for affordable technology-oriented watches. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion & Accessories:** Retro-inspired watches that can be paired with formal and casual workwear attire provide opportunities for the fashion and accessories industry. - **Watch Making:** Retro-inspired watches with unique design elements offer innovation opportunities for watchmaking industry to offer modern twists with a throwback feel. - **Retail:** As the demand for affordable luxury timepieces rises in the workwear industry, the retail industry can capitalize on opportunities to provide quality watches at modest prices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Space Age Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-marlin-jet.md) - [Reimagined Retro Viscount Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-watch-1.md) - [90s-Era Sport Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-1995-intrepid-reissue.md) - [Revived Quartz Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q-timex-1972.md) - [Haute Fashion Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-mm6-maison-margiela-collection.md) - [Blue Collar Professional Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinola-mechanic-watch.md) - [Modernized 70s-Era Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-q-timex-1975-enigma.md) - [Accessible Co-Branded Field Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-field-watch.md) - [Accessible Aquatic Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-tiburon-dive-watch.md)