Timex

Timex Men's T5J661 Ironman 75-Lap Titanium Resin Strap Watch

• Quartz movement
• Strong mineral crystal protects dial from scratches and scrapes
• Case diameter measures 41 mm

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

If the idea of doing a grueling Ironman race is something that brings a smile. to the face, the Timex Men's Ironman 75 Lap Titanium Watch #T5J661 will make a smile. appear, too. This watch is stylish yet ultra-functional, and its durability withstands not just the race but the arduous training regimen the race requires. The lightweight off-white Resin band isn't cumbersome and the sturdy Titanium case and bezel will hold up to sweat, water, heat and other extreme elements. The dial is light gray and features large block-style digital numbers, with the time and seconds on bottom, the day on the top left and the calendar date on the top right. The watch has a 75-lap memory recall, 100-hour chronograph and is water resistant to 330 feet. With the Indiglo night light feature, you can train at any time. This watch, which comes with a one-year manufacturer's warranty, is worth taking to the finish line.

The Timex Story

The Timex Watch Company

Timex Group B.V. is one of the best-known American watch companies. Timex's U.S. headquarters are located in Middlebury Connecticut and it has substantial operations in China, the Philippines and India and full scale sales companies in Canada, the UK, France and Mexico.

The company began in 1854 as Waterbury Clock in Connecticut's Naugatuck Valley, known during the nineteenth century as the "Switzerland of America." Sister company Waterbury Watch manufactured the first inexpensive mechanical pocket watch in 1880. During World War I, Waterbury began making wristwatches, which had only just become popular, and in 1933 it made history by creating the first Mickey Mouse clock under license from Walt Disney, with Mickey's hands pointing the time.

During World War II, Waterbury renamed itself U.S. Time Company. In 1950 the company introduced a wristwatch called the Timex. Over the next three decades, Timex was sold through a series of advertisements which emphasized its durability by putting the watch through "torture tests," such as falling over the Grand Coulee Dam or being strapped to the propeller of an outboard motor, with the slogan "It takes a licking and keeps on ticking." With the help of former Olympic broadcaster, spokesman John Cameron Swayze, sales took off. The company later became Timex Corporation, then Timex Group and, to date, has sold over one billion watches.

The company has remained very competitive and the Timex brand continues its dominance through present day. Its primary market remains the United States and Canada, although the Timex brand is sold worldwide due to its ability to capitalize on its strong brand image and reputation for quality.

One of the most successful and important features available on many Timex watches is the Indiglo backlight system. Indiglo is a brand name of Indiglo Corporation, solely owned by Timex for licensing purposes. Timex electroluminescent lamps, branded Indiglo, were introduced in 1992 in the Ironman watch line. They were an immediate success. The Indiglo® lamp uniformly lights the surface of the Timex’s watch dials in a manner that makes the dial read very easily in many different light settings. In some newer watches the Indiglo backlight only lights up the numbers, rather than the entire LCD display, which is achieved by means of a specialized film that inverts the LCD transmissivity.

Today, Timex Group products are manufactured in the Far East and in Switzerland often based on technology that continues to be developed in the United States and in Germany. With a large and varied line of watches, Timex has the style for everyone. From the locker room to the board room, there is a great Timex style time-piece for you.

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Timex Warranty Information

The Basic Coverage:
This TIMEX Watch (but not any battery, crystal, band, or strap) is warranted to the owner for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of purchase against defects in manufacture by Timex Corporation - not by the dealer from whom the watch was purchased.

What Timex Will Do:
If this watch develops such a defect within the one year period, it will be repaired (i.e. a new or thoroughly reconditioned and inspected module will be installed or replaced and a watch of equal value and similar appearance will be supplied) at our option, provided it is returned with a $7.00 check or money order to cover costs of postage, handling, and service, and you provide proof of purchase and date of purchase.

This Limited Warranty Does Not Cover:

Timex will not repair defects relating to servicing not performed by Timex Corporation.

Timex will not provide any warranty service if your watch shows evidence that it has been tampered with, misused, abused, or altered; for example: moisture damage sufficient to affect the proper function of the watch; damage to the case; or visible cracking of the crystal.

Timex reserves the right to charge you for a replacement battery, if the battery in your watch is depleted. No additional charge will be made unless the one year warranty has expired or servicing is necessary for reasons beyond our control, in which case a moderate charge will be made.

TIMEX IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, special, or consequential, damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.

Your Rights Under Implied Warranties and State Law:
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES. TIMEX LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY STATE LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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Care of Your Watch:

Avoid exposing your watch to water, steam, or other forms of moisture, if it is non-water-resistant.

If the lens becomes damaged, have it replaced at once to avoid damage to the module.

When your battery is depleted, have it replaced promptly. The particular type of battery is indicated on your caseback.

Service of Your Watch:
If your TIMEX watch should ever need servicing, either send it to Timex addressed as follows:

HOTLINE WATCH SERVICE
P.O. Box 2740
Little Rock, AR 72203

Because of possible loss, we recommend insuring your watch, return receipt requested, when using the mails. If you do not obtain the proper receipt within a reasonable time, start a tracer through the originating post office.

NEVER INCLUDE A SPECIAL WATCHBAND OR ANY OTHER ARTICLE OF PERSONAL VALUE IN YOUR SHIPMENT. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE MAY SUBSTITUTE A WATCH OF EQUAL VALUE AND SIMILAR APPEARANCE FOR YOURS ON BOTH IN-WARRANTY AND OUT-OF-WARRANTY REPAIRS.

For your convenience in obtaining factory service, participating Timex retailers will be pleased to provide you with a postage-paid, pre-addressed Watch Repair Mailer.

TIMEX is a trademark and a service mark of Timex Corporation. REG. U.S. PAT. & TM. OFF.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VWX8CO
• Item model number: T5J661
• Batteries: 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,854 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's "okay", December 20, 2010

By 

Robert Michon (MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Timex Men's T5J661 Ironman 75-Lap Titanium Resin Strap Watch (Watch)

I'm a long-time user of Timex's and was hoping that this wrist band would last longer than the typical IronMan, with it's traditional 12-month (or less) life expectancy.

Based on the photos, I was expecting the wristband to be gray.

Instead, it's tan/off-white.

Surprisingly, I've gotten unsolicited, positive comments on its appearance.

I never cared for the color- it doesn't look like what I'd expect based on the photo.

Two other issues:

You REALLY have to push HARD on the buttons to set/adjust/stop the various functions which is a bit of a hassle.

Also, the wristband has now discolored like a piece of cheap jewelry to a bluish-tinged appearance.

I've ignored this because most often it's hidden under my sleeve.

Bottom line: While this wristband should outlast other models, it's not the most attractive of the bunch.

UPDATE: Like the others, my clasp broke today... no "incident," the catch is simply gone.

Watch lasted 12 months, 2 weeks.

This is normal for Timex's. I'm wondering when they'll offer a "Timex prime" plan where you pay them $10/month and just throw your watch away every year.

Also, the asking price on this thing is nearly $60 higher than when I bought it.

That would have lowered my rating to 1 star... and I would NOT have accepted this watch for a nearly $100 asking price.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice while it lasts, May 10, 2011

By 

Peter - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Timex Men's T5J661 Ironman 75-Lap Titanium Resin Strap Watch (Watch)

I've had this watch for 13 months, which is one month longer than the warranty. I liked the watch and actually had people comment on how it looks, which isn't why I bought it. The only issue I had with the watch while wearing it is clicking stop/start takes a lot of pressure.
The real downside to this is that the band isn't replaceable, and mine just broke. So, I've got a watch that I can no longer wear.

In short, don't buy the watch if you want this to last.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Incorrectly listed as men's, October 4, 2010

By 

Willy - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Timex Men's T5J661 Ironman 75-Lap Titanium Resin Strap Watch (Watch)

This watch is listed as a Men's watch by Amazon. It was invoiced to me as a Unisex watch by Jomashop. When it was delivered, it was labeled womens watch by timex. I can not wear a woman's watch because of the small size of the band. As for the quality of the watch, all I can say is that it has a large clear display. If you have a small wrist, this watch may be for you.