Customer Reviews

Timex Men's T2M430 Premium Collection Retrograde Chronograph Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

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Positive
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-Extremely eye-catching
-Large face
-Heavy
-Impressive band: feels strong

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Negative
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-Not a Chronograph! What, I am supposed to use the quadrants of the watch face to count 15-second intervals in my mind?
-The hands are NOT dead-on the tick marks - as if it was slapped together
-The watch underside had inconsistencies in the chrome coating (dimples, dots)
-A shame it is from Timex
-FOR $20 MORE YOU CAN GET THE EXPEDITION WITH ALARM,INDIGLO AND CHRONOMETER #T45941

This is a good looking watch. Even among much more expensive watches, I prefer the large dial and contrasting colors this watch has. But, after getting the bracelet sized by a jeweler it stopped working, and seems to have developed a mechanical issue. It is most likely a fluke, but a defective product takes some points away in my book.

Also, be warned that this watch does not have a light for telling time in the dark (though it has luminescent hands), nor does it sport a perpetual calender. That is, you'll have to adjust the date every month, except for those 31 days long. Suddenly, the calendar feature does not seem as convenient. Also, be careful not to confuse water resistance with water proof. The manual explicitly warns the owner not to press buttons under water, otherwise water may enter the watch.

Though Timex does not claim anything contrary to this, nor is it deceitful about this watch's features in any way, these details are, in my opinion, rather important ones, and really detract from this watch. If you're just looking for an occasional dress watch with basic time telling functionality and aesthetic value, then this might fit the bill, though.

I have seen some decent Timex watches but this watch is the all time high!! Very exquisite design and everything is very easy to see and operate..The stainless steel is amazing and it has no scratches as of yet. It is however, a very heavy watch. My fiancee loves the watch and he is a little on the rough side playing basketball and all. I would most definitely recommend this watch..The colors are magnificent and it can go either casual,work or play...LOVE IT!!!

ok, first of all, I paid $39 for the watch so it's hard to complain.

one of the nicest watches that i've seen in a while, that's why i bought it. the watch is nice and heavy, feels solid.

for the price, it's fine to have no chronograph, no perpetual calendar (i.e. you'll have to personally adjust the date for every non-31 days month), no alarm and it's only water resistant (i.e. it'll resist some rain and splashes but don't you test it under the drain or swim with it).

if you do want those features, be prepared to pay the price for it and don't look at TX (luxury brand of Timex) for a watch with all those features.

This is a really great looking watch. I had a Swiss Army watch for the last thirteen years that finally gave out, so thought it would be a good time to get a new watch.

If you're considering buying this watch, the first thing to realize is that it's a big watch. If you haven't had a big faced watch before, this takes some getting used to (but look around, it's really not much bigger than a Rolex or a Breitling).

Now to the watch- it's a Timex, so you know it's a quality build and a good value. This is probably one of the most stylish watches Timex makes; with the unique orange color highlights, it's also very eye-catching. Since I got it, I've received numerous compliments on it and people always ask what kind of watch I'm wearing (and yes, they're VERY surprised it's a Timex). If the band doesn't fit, don't bother messing with it yourself; save the heartache, go to Sears and have them adjust it for less than $10. And as for the band- grade A: very easy on and off and a quality feel to it.

OK- so why the 4 stars? It's a great looking watch, but it's difficult to read. First off, with the smaller white dials, the hands get lost against the face (Timex probably should have highlighted the hands with orange instead of white). In less than optimum light it's hard to read the time; in the dark (like a bar or club) it's almost impossible. Next up, the date, 24 hour time of day, and day dials. All of these are EXTREMELY small and not easy reads. The day of the week is probably the easiest; the 24 hour time of day gives you a quick reference (and in my opinion is kind of a silly dial to have in the first place unless you live in Alaska with 22 hours of sunlight) and the date dial is just about impossible to read.

With all that said, you'd figure I'd give it fewer stars.

Soooooo- would I buy this watch again? Yep! It really is a beautiful watch! Like anything premium, it has its quirks, but with the beauty (and it really is sharp looking), you take the not so perfect with the good. On quality and value, this is a five. On functionality, a three. But on style- a 5+! If you enjoy a sharp looking watch and aren't too picky on having a chronograph (it isn't, but does look like it is) get this watch. This has now become my everyday wearer; I'm in no hurry to fix the Swiss Army sitting on my bedside table...

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It is a nice looking watch, but the date & military time function is a little hard to use since the numbers on the face and the dials on the side are so small and bunched together. I also wish the band was not so shiny. I would have preferred more of a polished or matte look, but since they didn't provide a picture of the band I took a chance. But the worst part of it all is that the band itself actually squeaks! I have always worn Fossil watches and never had this kind of problem. I wish it did look a little more professional on my wrist, but for $65 it's ok.

THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL DRESSY -HEAVY-QUALITY MADE WATCH BY TIMEX.YOU CAN'T BEAT THE PRICE. I OWN SOME HIGH END TIMEPIECES AND I ENJOY THIS TIMEX. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT FOR YOUR COLLECTION.

"TIMEX-TAKES A LICKING-BUT KEEPS ON TICKING."

this is a fantastic watch! looks great, feels good on the wrist. people thought it was a 300 dollar watch based on its look

The manual of the product is not the right one. So i dont know how to adjust the bracelet to fit in my arm.

First of all, it is not a chronograph. The date is difficult to set (because the (number) day you place also has to sync with the day itself (saturday, zunday..) and it takes a long time to set. Another thing that i found annoying was the watch band, it feels very cheap when worn (sort of loose). I would rate this watch 3 stars if it had a leather or better quality watch band.