Customer Reviews

Timex Men's T5E361 Ironman 50-Lap Combo Dual Tech Dress Watch

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(7)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I've owned a number of digital watches, but this one rates as my favorite. I like it far better than the Casio it is replacing. I spent a few hours researching moderately priced digital watches on the internet, and finally settled on the Timex T5E361. I'm glad I did. This is a ruggedly handsome watch featuring large, clear time/date displays. Additionally, it is equipped with all the essential functions (alarm, countdown timer, chronograph, night light, 2nd time zone etc) and they are straightforward and simple to operate. Plus, although it's not mentioned in the advertising copy, the watch does feature 12/24 time format. There are many watches out there to choose from, but from my experience this T5E361 rates right at the very top of the moderately priced digital watch class.

I've had this watch for about 5 months now. It's a very good watch. I've set it using a radio time clock and it keeps perfect time. The stem has not pulled out and I really don't see how it could unless you pull it with pliers or something. I like the feature where you can turn off the glowing digital time and date. You are left with a very cool looking black face with three hands. It keeps time in two zones and has all the usual features of an Ironman watch. The strap look likes it will last and it's comfortable to wear. I have no problem recommending this watch to anyone.

I love this watch! The only things I can see that would be a nice addition to the design are:
1. Make the face of the watch of a whiter material so that the Indiglo would light up the analog hands better and,
2. Improve the manual that comes with the watch. It does not tell you how to turn the digital function on and off...which is easy to figure out BTW (press and hold the STOP/RESET button until it is off or on).

I've had the watch for two weeks now, and it keeps perfect time. With the digital display off it is a very cool analog watch, and all of the digital features work beautifully. Stylish, practical, and great for all kinds of activities... it's my second Ironman watch. The last one is 7 years old and still works great, and this one seems to be along the same lines of quality.

This has been a very good and accurate watch. It is feature-rich and very durable except for the watchband. The price is very reasonable. It broke in a little more than one year of every-day use. It has to be returned to the Timex factory repair center in Little Rock, Arkansas, for replacement. The watchband is molded into the case and cannot be replaced except by the factory. I looked, but could not find and information on-line about how to even order a replacement.

This multi-mode analog/digital watch is very convenient to use and is reasonably priced. Unlike other dual-mode watches with a small digital display near the 6, the hands do not interfere with reading the large digital display.

Another review complained of unacceptable divergence of the digital and analog times. In over two months, the two displays remained within 1 second of each other.

(Written by husband, Kent.) My first one I loved, but as warned in another review, after one year, the band split (in the groove) from edge to fastener hole. Because the band is integrated with watch body, it is unwearable and therefore useless. I don't think a $50+ watch should be worthless in just 1 year because of a $.25 resin band!

Thought I'd give Timex one more chance since I liked the watch so much. (should have trusted other reviewers more...) After receiving my second watch, the analog time lost more than 4 minutes in less than 24 hrs. I returned it for another; Amazon was very quick :-). Third watch's analog time lost over 3 minutes in 15 hrs!

Amazon now says they won't send a replacement. The following is pasted from Customer Service response to my return request on the 3rd watch:

"As it seems that the problem with this item is more widespread than we originally thought, we are not able to send another replacement. We will investigate and remedy the situation with the item; however, I cannot guarantee when the error may be fixed."


the good:
1. very visible - digital readout is large so not blocked by analog hands as on other digi-analog combo watches.

2. with first watch the analog portion kept good time.

3. very slightly recessed crystal - didn't get scratched.

4. adjustments go forward AND backwards - very convenient!

5. separate "weekday" alarm - no going off on Sat. 'cause I forgot to turn off!

the bad:
1. band lasted 1 year & watch is now useless!

2. keep reading previous line & save yourself the hassle! :-)

This watch has fantastic potential if Timex will fix their abysmal, and inexcusable, manufacturing and quality control problem.

I love this watch. I have had this model for several years and I use virtually all of its features frequently. I had to replace the whole watch because the STRAP BROKE and I can't replace just the strap. The watch and strap are an inseparable unit. I am very annoyed with Timex because of this.

Nice features are that you can turn the digital face on and off. It has the standard features of the Timex Ironman watches I have owned for years. Nice easy to read face, with or without the digital display.

I guess my only con is the watchband looks as thought it can not be replaced. This is a problem, since the band failed in 1 year!

Go for the metal band style.

I was pleased to find this watch on Amazon for a great price. I really liked the design of the watch. Unfortunately, I cant give the watch a good review. I have bought Timex watches ever since I've wanted a watch. I am a runner and have always used timex. Overall, I love the watches and was excited to buy this one for more casual use. The battery died after a year and the cool, brushed aluminum/metal surround started and eventually fell off. Also, part of the strap broke, leaving the excess sticking out rather than hugging tight to the band. would not recommend this product. Maybe it was just a fluke? not sure, I will still buy other timex watches, but I thought maybe the "Ironman" name would mean better durability.