Vintage 1989 Timex Marlin Alarm Chrono Print Advertisement — Original 1980s Watch Ad
Approximately 8 x 11 inches.
This vintage 1989 Timex Marlin Alarm Chrono original print ad is a gem of late-1980s sports watch marketing. The full-page color magazine advertisement showcases the rugged analog-digital Marlin submerged in a dramatic water-splash scene, emphasizing its 100-meter water resistance with the now-iconic tagline, 'The watch for those on their way to the bottom.' The clever, self-deprecating copy — 'Next A collectible ad for fans of affordable vintage timepieces and 1980s pop culture ephemera.
What you see is what you get; the ad in the photo is the exact one that'll come to you. Listed sizes are close, but treat them as ballpark, not gospel.
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Go with custom framing and we'll reach out to design something that does the piece justice. We have examples from our own offices and from current clients to give you inspiration.
Every unframed ad rides safe: acid free sleeve, stiff backerboard behind it, another board up front, all tucked into a rigid photo mailer and sent USPS with 3-day tracking. It'll get to you the way it left us.