67 of 67 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just Right., December 18, 2005
This watch is the perfect size, is the optimal weight and has the best display. The watch is neither big and bulky, nor small and flimsy. The numbers are large and readable. There is green reflective coating on the inside that "illuminates" the watch without using the battery/indiglo feature. This only works in the day when there is light to hit it just right for the reflection, but never the less it is a great feature making the time come alive. The indiglo lighting is awesome and brighter and better than any of the G-shocks I own. This watch is better in every aspect than any of G-shocks I own.
What I like about this watch:
It is extremely light (compared to my G-shocks).
The numbers are all big an easily read.
It is easy to set the time, date and alarm.
The buttons are responsive and easy to push.
It is fairly stylish and has a nice design.
What I don't like about this watch:
Nothing. For the $32 I paid in store, I don't care what happens to it. Mowing the lawn...Working on the car....Running 5 miles...I use it and abuse it and am not afraid of ruining it, unlike my G-shocks. This watch is just made to be worn with its great functionality and its sleek design.
Buy it and try it. Chances are, if you are looking for an all around great watch, you won't be disappointed.
*Update 05/07/08*
After nearly 30 months of daily use, this watch has finally bit the dust. I used this watch every single day as an alarm clock. I used the indigo light every day, multiple times, more so than the average person would.
The first thing to break was the part you tuck the watch strap into. I broke after approx. 28 months of use. The little plastic band cracked. I used a heavy duty rubberband in its place.
At around the same time, the battery started to lose its power. The indigo feature lit up the display, but the time would not be shown.
Just as of yesterday the wrist band tore in half. Now the only chance for salvage is to buy a new band ($10-$15) and to have the battery replaced ($5-$10), which I will do.
The face of the watch has held up perfectly, even though I have abused it.
It is a pain to change the battery and to track down a watch strap, but the size, display, reflective lighting, etc. is too good to not keep this watch.
I'll let you know how long the next one keeps ticking...
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great watch, band does not last, not easy to replace, August 21, 2010
This review is from: Timex Men's T53151 Ironman Triathlon 30-Lap Traditional Full-size Watch (Watch)
I really like this watch, I am male w/narrow wrists and this watch fits great. Functions are awesome as well, I carry this with me when I travel for my alarm clock, etc. Visibility of the display, in bright sunlight and in the dark (indiglo) also good.
My major complaint on this watch is the band does not last very long, and the OEM Timex brand replacements are very difficult to find. What I found on the web was a replacement that is half the price of the watch. From what I have read, the imitation replacements do not fit/feel the same, and very difficult to change/replace.
Obviously Timex knows this...is this their strategy to have their customers buy and replace their watches every couple of years? Not a great way to create customer loyalty. At a min, they should be making replacement OEM bands more available to their customers...or show a warning that the bands only last 1-2 yrs. Gee, I wonder how many people would buy their watches with this warning...I guess the warranty that does not cover the band was their way of communicating this..
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great running watch, October 13, 2006
This review is from: Timex Men's T53151 Ironman Triathlon 30-Lap Traditional Full-size Watch (Watch)
I can't imagine needing more in a running watch, unless of course you need the built in heart monitor that the more expensive models offer. But as for me (an old school runner), this watch is all I need. Very happy to own it.
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