Timex

Timex Men's Ironman 30-Lap Shock Resistant FLIX System Watch #T5F851

• Quartz movement
• Strong mineral crystal protects dial from scratches and scrapes
• Case diameter measures 44 mm

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Rock your body during extreme workouts with the extra-large Timex T5F851 Ironman Triathlon multi-function, performance sport digital watch, which features a dark gray resin body and stainless steel top ring and a top pusher for easy access to lap and split times. It's also shock resistant to ISO standards--enabling it to withstand breakage under adverse conditions. It has a number of customizable sport timing features that can be turned on and off, including 100-hour chronograph with lap or split option, 30-lap memory recall, and 24-hour countdown timer with countdown/stop and countdown/repeat functions, three alarms with 5-minute backup, and golf score keeper. Other features include a 5-year battery life, water resistance to 200 meters (660 feet), and a durable nylon Fast Wrap strap (with Velcro fastener).

It incorporates the Timex Flix system, which activates the Indiglo night-light with a simple flick of your wrist. To activate FLIX, put the watch into Night-Mode by pressing and holding the Indiglo night-light button 3 seconds until it beeps. With the watch in Night-Mode, a forward "flick" of the wrist with a sharp "stop" will activate the Indiglo night-light for three seconds.

The Indiglo night-light uniformly lights the surface of the watch dial using patented blue electroluminescent lighting technology. It uses less battery power than most other watch illumination systems, enabling your watch battery to last longer. The Night Mode feature allows you to illuminate the Indiglo night-light for 3 seconds with any button press, regardless of the mode or function.

Product Description

This Timex Watch (but not any battery, crystal, band, or strap) is warranted to the owner for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of purchase against defects in manufacture by Timex Corporation. Timex will not repair defects relating to servicing not performed by Timex Corporation. This limited warranty applies to US Customers.

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00093DSCK
• Item model number: T5F851
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,743 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big, thick, solid, sharp-looking, sport watch, April 14, 2008

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Gulf Coast Livin "Rob" (Florida) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Timex Men's Ironman 30-Lap Shock Resistant FLIX System Watch #T5F851 (Watch)

I have been looking long and hard for a LARGE, cool-looking sport watch with a fast-wrap (velcro-style) band for a while. Most Timex's are midsize (too small for me and many men of any size) and all Casio G-Shocks that I can find have fastener-style bands. I have 2 G-shocks already and this watch easily competes with those watches (I actually like this watch better). It's THICK, it's got a LARGE face (I believe it's around 41 mm), it's got a nice-looking velcro fast-strap and it looks sharp. As another reviewer said, 'this is a man's watch.' You won't see any ladies wearing this one.

Extra pluses:


* Metal band (loop) which the strap goes through is large, allowing plenty of room for the strap to go in/out quickly (not getting stuck like some other fast-wrap watches I've owned, which often leads to destroyed bands) - MAJOR improvement here)
* Since all of the features can be turned off, I can leave on just the chrono, allowing me to switch only between those the chrono and time when I hit the mode button (rather than having to switch through timer, alarm, golf mode, etc.). this is a very nice customization touch.
*It does integrate the Flix technology, so just put the watch in night mode, flick that wrist and on comes the light.

If you're looking for a large, thick, solid, good-looking, velcro stap sport watch - STOP. You've found it, and for a good price on Amazon.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Strong Guy's Watch, January 18, 2007

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T. Eggers (Kansas City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Timex Men's Ironman 30-Lap Shock Resistant FLIX System Watch #T5F851 (Watch)

I have been a former G-Shock watch user and I have several in my collection, however I know that Timex has been a great brand of sports watches for many years, so I looked into the new 30-lap Ironman watch. When I received it I was very surprised to see how "beefy" it was as well as being pretty stylish for a sports watch. Its shock resistant body is similar to G-Shock and should be rugged enough to "follow me around". I also need the 2 time zones feature because I travel to China and do business there, so I always know what time it is there, and when I am there I know what time it is here in the central time zone......Right now it is my favorite watch and I am wearing it now!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Rugged, clean look. Highly functional., January 20, 2009

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S. Reddy "Gadget Aware" - See all my reviews
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I purchased this watch after my previous Timex Ironman took a few too many lickings. It still works, but the face and buttons, which were constructed of plastic and glued on, eventually wore out, and the strap had already been replaced once. Therefore, I wanted a better built watch that retained the same functionality. After looking several pages of watches on Amazon and elsewhere, this one caught my eye because of its use of metal, shock resistance, the red button (really), and use of actual screws to retain the face plate. I figured the velcro strap affixed to a strong synthetic fabric would be long-lasting.

My impression in the two months that I've used it is an overall positive one, but let me elaborate. The construction is indeed sturdy. The strap, which attaches through a loop on the top-end of the watch wraps back on itself. It has never come loose and is easy to reposition. It is also fairly easy to attached with the other hand. The face is constructed of tough, slightly rubberized plastic that envelops the perimeter of the watch body as seen in the picture. Three sections (top, left, right) also protrude outward to provide protection to the metal, but only by about a millimeter, so it does not get caught on things. The metal portion is quite stylish and has a reflective polish on the inside rim that protects the glass. As it moves outward, it maintains a brushed finish. The entire plastic perimeter and strap appear to be adhered permanently and screwed onto the face. I am not certain, but a replacement strap might include the entire plastic section. That said, it seems unlikely that it would come loose anytime soon. It feels heavy when worn and juts out 0.625" from the wrist. The width is approximately 1.75".

The display is easy to read in both light and dark (with Indiglo). The buttons are take some effort to depress, but you won't hit them accidentally. I won't go into all the functionality, as it is explained in the description, but it does appear to do everything listed. I do appreciate being able to "turn off" features like one or all of the alarms or occasion alarm from the display cycle if I don't need them. I haven't really needed to use the FLIX feature, which allows you to flick your wrist to activate the light, but it also works well.

I have just one negative point: the velcro strap tends to rub against my shirt cuff. This is problematic with sweaters and knit material because it will unravel the ends. If there were some way to create a barrier between the strap and cuff, that didn't look silly (I tried tape) I would consider it. But if not for this, I would give the watch five stars.

Update (6/5/2009): Still a great watch, but something that I had not considered before, which is that the fabric strap tends to retain odors. I wear this watch when working out. I realized that I need to wash the strap for a few seconds with soap and water, then dry (with a towel first and then air-dry) before re-wearing; otherwise it's stink city on the wrist. Yuck! Not a huge deal, but my plans to have a single watch for all my needs is lost. I am now looking for another watch to wear when not working out--probably with a metal strap.