Customer Reviews

Timex Ironman T54261 Triathlon 30-Lap Traditional Midsize Watch

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The Timex Ironman watches are my favorite. They tend to last 2-3 years, but for the price, I feel this is reasonable. My only complaint on this particular watch, is the plastic band. I've had this one a little over a year, and the band snapped a few days ago. My previous one lasted about 4 years, a similar, but older model of the Ironman, however, it had the cloth/velcro band. I will probably be buying another one, but one with a different type of band. Because these are pretty reasonably priced watches, I'd rather just buy another watch with a different band, instead of spending another $10-15 a year on bands until the rest of the watch wears out.

4 stars - Great watch, perfect size, band wore out much sooner than expected.

I have owned several Ironman over the last 30 years or so and I have been pleased. However, my last Timex watch had a twist of the dial control function and was a great disappointment as the dial became difficult to twist and finally the watch stopped working after only six months. I was very disappointed in Timex and almost didn't buy this one. This watch is the traditional men's Ironman, but smaller than I had purchased before and it fits nicely on my large wrist with plenty of band length. I have owned the new watch for three months with fairly rugged use and it functions great with easy to operate controls and it is very readable. My wife and adult children tell me that it looks like a women's watch but I think they are used to oversized wathes that have been in style and I assure them that I am on the cutting edge of a new trend towards smaller (and more reasonally sized) wrist watches for men. I am happy to say, that once again, I am very pleased with Timex.

This is a very nice watch for the price. I like it because it is nice-looking (women's version comes in some nice colors as well) and it has the functions I want: alarm, 2 clock settings, lap timers that count up or down(I can set it to "count down repeat" for certain track workouts or fartlek runs for example), and is completely waterproof. Just beware that the replacement straps are a MAJOR pain in the butt!! It is frustrating because the rubber strap (I prefer the rubber straps with little buckle, not the fabric w/ velcro ones) doesn't last as long as the watch, and you might think (like I did), why purchase a whole new watch when there is just this little part of the band that is torn or broken? I'll tell you why - the replacement watch bands are extremely difficult to install - even if you have the little watchband tool. I have actually successfully replaced the band on several of these watches (and my husbands larger version) a couple of times, but each time it took 1-2 hours (on and off, in between times of throwing the watch across the room in frustration and waiting until I regained my composure enough to try again), and some shaving off of part of the band with a sharp swiss army knife to make it fit. With the latest watch (which I really like the color of and don't know if I can find another one like it!) I'm on two hours and have shaved off major bits of the band- and it still won't go in!! I know it's the right size band because I've already successfully replaced the other half of it (I waited to replace the second side until it tore, since the first side was so difficult to install). Why why why do they make the bands like this? It is ridiculous. Final analysis: the watch costs $35-40, and the replacement band costs $12-15 plus 1-2 hours (maybe more) of frustration, so if your band breaks, just buy another watch.

I have had the same model of this watch before. It is compact and does the job. Easy to read, easy to use. I will buy it again when this one dies! The size is prefect for a small wrist.

I am a fan of the Timex Ironman series because they have the "countdown repeat" function, which is perfect for doing laps in pools - it chimes off every minute (or whatever you program) to keep you on a consistent pace. But I recommend getting one with a cloth strap rather than the rigid-ish plastic one here; I've had both and find the former much more comfortable.

The product is like any TIMEX ironman watch. I've had one for a few years and was upset when the strap was torn. It was easier to just get a new watch than replacement straps. This one is a simple and standard watch.

This watch is a very functional Timex Ironman watch. This is the brand I have owned and worn for the last five years. I've been very happy with them. The buttons are pretty clearly labelled, and when their functions are contextual, it is generally clear on the display.

Be aware, this is not the normal large size of men's watches. I saw that when I purchased and thought that I would be fine since many watches for men seem much too large to me, but it is much smaller than expected. It is however a reasonable size, and I have gotten used to it and now really like it. The color of the band seems to be some sort of purple color, and the face is a blue. I like the blue, but would have preferred the band be black like my last Timex Ironman. Overall, I would recommend this, particularly for people with smaller hands.

This is a great watch, I don't have to wear my glasses when I am swiming so I can see what time it is. It is comfortable, good looking and works great.

I purchased this version of the Ironman Triathlon 30-Lap for my two pre-teen boys. They love it! Very durable...easy to use...lightweight. Can't beat the value either.

I own the larger men's version of this watch. I'm on my second one though. The first one lasted about a year before it developed condensation under the glass, then stopped working. I surf 3-4 times per week and I wasn't rinsing the watch well with fresh water. I'm guessing that the salt deposits compromised the seal on the watch.

I've had my second one for over a year now and it's like new! I highly recommend this watch if you're very active and want a good lightweight watch that's waterproof.

Not exactly what I was looking for, but hey it tells the time....I gave it to my son.