Customer Reviews

Timex Men's T5E351 Ironman 50-Lap Dual-Tech Dress Watch

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(16)
3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(8)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

I love using this watch and I love that you can turn the digital display on and off. It has all the functions I want and none that I don't. This is definitely the best blend of tasteful and sporty I could find for the money. It goes with any kind of attire.

Unfortunately, it has a fatal flaw. The band is disintegrating and I can no longer wear it. The band is a soft rubber - actually a really nice matte texture. But it started tearing near a bend point at the clasp. Since then, I lost the race between new tears and my tape and glue repairs. It lasted me about 18 months until that started happening. If only the band was made out of a lasting material, I would have kept this for many years. Curse you Timex!!

If anyone figured out a way to hack the band with something that lasts, please post a follow up. I loved it while it lasted.... For the low cost, maybe I'll replace it every 18 months.

(This is my second watch from Timex and they have each lasted me about this long. Maybe that tells us something. Timex, are you listening? Good.)

I like the watch. I like the huge digital display. I like having the analog dial (I am old school). I like indiglo. I like the easy dual time zone swap. I like the ease of setting the time.

If only they had a replaceable band...or a better one. (like the new stainless model sold here on amazon)

My first band died at about 10 months...first the little strap that keeps the band in place broke off...yes broke the plastic turned brittle and it shattered.

The band itself broke off at the buckle part within a month. (I even used a rubber band to keep the strap secure till that point). I tried to get a replacement band...no dice.

Luckily it was under warrantee...so I sent it back, and they sent me a refurbished watch that looked new.

Well here I am again...11 months later that retainer strap became brittle and broke off...and the band is showing cracks near the buckle area. So within the month this band will break off also...but it is out of warrantee now...

I did not use this watch in chlorine or salt water. I did not expose the band to any kind of chemicals (fuel, cleaners etc)...unless my skin is dangerous...the band is simply faulty.

I will get the stainless one next...hopefully THAT one doesn't fall apart.

I've owned it for a few months. The crystal scratches easily. Mine has a dozen or more serious scratches which makes the face hard to read. Not a good buy.

I've had this watch a few weeks now, and I've been very happy. It shows a lot of information on the face, and I do like the ability to turn off the digital display. It has been accurate, reliable, and durable, and the 2nd time zone feature that I didn't notice when I ordered it has been a nice feature. The watch band is molded plastic/rubber, and part of the watch, so there is no way to replace the band if you want to.

The watch itself is great but after only a year the band starting tearing in muliple places until it completely broke apart...and not from extreme use - I work in an office setting and am by no means an "ironman". The band is permanently connected to the watch so there is no option of replacing the band. Very disappointing. I've tried superglueing it but I have to re-glue every month or so. If you are going to go with an Ironman watch go with one that has either a replaceable band or one of different design.

I use this watch everyday at work and working out. Looks great. Very comfortable and no problems so far. Would definitely recommend this watch if you're looking for a watch to wear while exercising and while going out on a friday night.

I really enjoyed this watch for about 18 months. It was at that point I began to notice cracks in the band. I was able to glue a couple of them until i just gave up. The band was disintegrating on my arm. I did wear it every day, but it saw little or no abuse as I sit behind a desk. Also the crystal is prone to scratching.

EDIT: I just called Timex. They will repair/replace for $10. They also suggested that WalMart may have prepaid Timex shipping envelopes in the Watch department. Swing by to pick one up and shipping there and back is on them. With this I would bump to 4 stars if I could have and if the crystal was better I'd give it 5.

Purchased this watch in Jan. of 2007. It is now Aug. 2008 and the band has already broken. The design of the watch prevents a new band to replace it, so I am stuck purchasing a whole new watch. This watch wasn't worn in hard environments and not daily. Disappointed in the short life span. Would not recommend.

Nicely designed, holds up well, and exceeded my expectations

It completely serves its purpose and all functions work well. I also really like the look.