Head to head
LIP Himalaya 40mm vs Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm TW2W10200
Two quartz watches from different brands, €0 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The LIP Himalaya 40mm leads on 1 point (crystal), the Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm TW2W10200 on 0.
- Choose the LIP Himalaya 40mm if you want a crystal that resists scratches better.
- Choose the Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm TW2W10200 if you prefer its brand or its design: the spec sheet gives it no edge.
Line by line
CriterionLipTimex
Price at our check€199€199
MovementQuartzQuartz
CalibreRonda 705—
CrystalMineralAdvantageAcrylic
Water resistance50 m50 m
Diameter40 mm40 mm
Comparison based on the retailer’s spec sheets, without handling the watches. Criteria with no objective winner (diameter, calibre) are left undecided.
Questions
Short answers
Which is cheaper, the LIP Himalaya 40mm or the Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm TW2W10200?
They were the same price at our check on 12 November 2026: €199.
Which is more water-resistant?
Neither: both are water-resistant to 50 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
No. The LIP Himalaya 40mm has a mineral crystal, the Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm TW2W10200 a acrylic one.