Tissot Visodate 39mm vs Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm
Buy the Tissot Visodate if you want a Swiss automatic with an 80-hour power reserve, sapphire crystal and a see-through caseback. Buy the Timex Marlin Draper Automatic if you want a smaller 37 mm case, 50 m water resistance and the lower price. The Timex is $215.00 at eBay as of November 4, 2026, and the Tissot is $301.75 at Mani Jewellers as of November 4, 2026, so the Timex saves about $87.
Today the Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm costs $92.75 less at its best price.
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Tissot Visodate 39mm
Choose the Tissot Visodate if you want a Swiss Powermatic 80 automatic with an 80-hour reserve, Nivachron balance spring, sapphire crystal and a display caseback.
- 80-hour power reserve lets it sit a weekend off the wrist
- Sapphire crystal resists scratches better than mineral glass
- Nivachron balance spring improves resistance to magnetic fields and temperature
- See-through caseback shows the automatic movement
What separates them
| Tissot Visodate 39mm | Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | Swiss automatic, Powermatic 80 caliber | 21-jewel automatic |
| Power reserve | Up to 80 hours | Not published |
| Case diameter | 39 mm | 37 mm |
| Crystal | Domed sapphire with antireflective coating | Flat mineral glass |
| Water resistance | 30 m (3 bar) | 50 m |
| Caseback | See-through | Solid |
| Strap system | Quick-release interchangeable bracelet | Standard buckle strap |
| Price |
Price history
- Tissot Visodate 39mm: lowest $235.00 on Nov 4 at WatchWarehouse.com.
- Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm: lowest $209.00 on Nov 4 at fruugo.com.
Prices at every store
Tissot Visodate 39mm
- Mani JewellersNew
In stock
$301.75Observed at 5:57 AM - WatchWarehouse.comNew
Out of stock
$235.00Free shippingObserved at 5:56 AM - WalmartNew
Out of stockSold by Luxoma
$281.25Free shippingObserved at 5:56 AM
Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm
- Rubicon Watches USNew
In stock
$241.00+ $11.21 shippingObserved at 6:34 AM - eBayNew
In stockSold by rubicon-watchco
$257.00Free shippingObserved at 6:34 AM - fruugo.comNew
Availability unknown
$209.00Observed at 6:34 AM - The Halifax Watch CompanyNew
Availability unknown
$240.00Observed at 6:34 AM
Specs compared
| Spec | Tissot Visodate 39mm | Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case diameter | 39 mm | 37mm |
| Case material | 316L stainless steel case | stainless steel |
| Movement | Swiss automatic movement | 21-jewel automatic |
| Crystal | Domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with a… | flat mineral glass |
| Power reserve | Up to 80 hours | — |
| Caseback | See-through caseback | — |
| Bracelet system | Interchangeable quick release bracelet | — |
| Movement caliber | Powermatic 80 | — |
| Balance spring | Nivachron™ | — |
| Hands coating | Super-LumiNova |
What reviewers say
Tissot Visodate 39mm
Reviewers find the Visodate elegant and attractive as a dress watch, with a soft, comfortable leather band. Some note the large face and a reflective dial.
- Elegant, gorgeous appearance
- Works well as a dress watch
- Soft and comfortable leather band
- Available in many styles
- Large face may not suit everyone
- Reflective dial
Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm
Owners of the Marlin line generally praise the vintage look and the value of an automatic at this price. Common complaints center on the mineral crystal and the modest water resistance.
- Classic 1960s-inspired design
Questions and answers
- Which is better for everyday wear?
- The Timex Marlin Draper is the easier daily pick: 37 mm wears smaller and 50 m water resistance handles rain and handwashing. The Tissot is the dressier choice with sapphire and a display back.
- Is the Tissot worth the extra money?
- The Tissot costs $301.75 versus $215.00 for the Timex as of November 4, 2026. The extra buys a Swiss Powermatic 80 movement, an 80-hour reserve, sapphire crystal and a see-through caseback.
- Which has the longer power reserve?
- The Tissot. Its Powermatic 80 runs up to 80 hours. Timex does not publish a reserve figure for the Marlin Draper's 21-jewel automatic.
- Can I swim with either watch?
- Only the Timex is rated for it, at 50 m. The Tissot Visodate is rated 30 m, which covers splashes but not swimming.
- Which wears smaller?
- The Timex, at 37 mm versus 39 mm for the Tissot. The Tissot is also 10.7 mm thick, so it sits taller on the wrist.
- Which crystal holds up better?
- The Tissot's domed sapphire with antireflective coating is much harder to scratch than the Timex's flat mineral glass.
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