Saturday, October 31, 2009

Timex Men's Ironman Triathlon Black Wrap Strap Watch, 9Y831, Indiglo, 8-Lap, Stopwatch, 100 Meters


I have enjoyed an older version of this same design for 20 YEARS with no problems. I have not used it continuously during that time, but at least 10-15 years of the the time that I have owned it. The battery lasted about 8-10 years each time. The buttons all still work. I have replaced the watch band once. Imagine how happy I was to find a watch of almost exactly the same design for less than I paid 20 years ago! This watch has some significant improvements over my original. A metal guard has been placed over the face of the watch to protect it. The "Set" button has been reduced in size to avoid accidental resets of the time. The great Velcro band has been retained. If possible, I like this watch better than my diehard original in design. Unfortunately, it will take another 20 years before I can comment on the relative quality. Even so, I love it for the price! 5 stars as a real bargain. Buy Timex Men's Ironman Triathlon Black Wrap Strap Watch, 9Y831, Indiglo, 8-Lap, Stopwatch, 100 Meters!

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Timex Kids' Digital Watch #T78061


We bought this watch for my 8 year old son for Christmas. He has worn it almost everyday for 6 months. He loves it and it's so easy for him to use. The buttons are easy for kids fingers to use. He loves the indiglo light feature. The stretchy band makes it easy for him to put on and take off. It is also easy to adjust bigger or smaller. He accidently wore it swimming, and the screen went blank. We replaced the battery and it works fine again. It does states that it is water-resistant, not water-proof. We were happliy surprised that still worked. It seems very durable for kids.Buy Timex Kids' Digital Watch #T78061!

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Timex Men's Easy Reader Gold-Tone Expansion Band Watch #T2H301


My husband's fifteen year old Timex finally started acting up several weeks ago. He tried a new battery but that seemed to be the problem, the battery compartment no longer held the battery in place. I found this Timex Easy Reader clone of his old watch online and was very happy when it arrived the day before Christmas. Almost everything is perfect, especially for the price, the only negative is the slightly too short expansion band. I realize expansion bands allow for some leeway but the included band pinches his wrist. We resolved that issue by swapping bands with his old watch and he's back in business. If this one lasts half the time the old one did, it's beyond a bargain. Buy Timex Men's Easy Reader Gold-Tone Expansion Band Watch #T2H301!

Monday, October 26, 2009

Timex Men's Easy Set Alarm Watch #T50832


I have owned several Timex Reef Gear watches and they are my favorite sport watch. It is the one watch that I can read in the middle of the night with the lights out! With it's large clock and Indiglo feature I can read it without my glasses. I like to use the dual alarm feature which is especially usefull when traveling. I also like the fact that I can leave it on while swimming and snorkeling so I can keep track of the time. You do have to be careful not to drop this watch because the outer ring can break off, it still worked but didn't look as good. I was disappointed when I could not find it in the stores any longer but very happy that I can still find it at Amazon.com.
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Sunday, October 25, 2009

Timex Women's Ironman Sleek 50-Lap Watch #T5K007


I was looking for a sporty, young-looking, low-profile, waterproof, unique digital watch. I only need it for day-to-day timekeeping and recreational swimming, so lap functions are not important to me. This watch was perfect for my needs--it's beautiful, fits my college style, keeps great time, and is waterproof (the instruction sheet is very specific about not pushing any buttons while the watch is in water). I've never had problems with condensation, water seepage, or anything malfunctioning, despite having worn it for recreational swimming in a chlorinated pool.

The watch, true to its name, is sleek. It's not bulky like other sports watches, and doesn't scream "Hardcore Runner!" which is great because I'm not one. On the other hand, it's also not tiny-dainty, which is good news for my bigger stature. The Indiglo-lit numbers are very bright and perfectly readable in low light. The default watch display shows time (with seconds), date (month and day), and day of the week. These are all easy to read at a glance.

The watch is truly dark purple and white, like in the picture, and feminine without being girly. I actually wear my watch with the face on the inside of my wrist because that's how my best friend in high school wore it--the band and clasp look good, and so far I haven't scratched the face.

Overall, I am very pleased with this watch! Buy Timex Women's Ironman Sleek 50-Lap Watch #T5K007!

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Timex Men's Chrono Alarm Watch #T45941


Great watch for $60. Love the alarm function. I have several timex watches and like this one as much as any of the others. Nobody confuses it with my Rolex but takes a lickin and keeps on ticken and won't hurt when it's ready to retire. I also have the identical one with "yellow white" face and leather band. Must admit that one has a nicer high end look than this one. Considered changing the band on the white one but looks better with leather band. Buy Timex Men's Chrono Alarm Watch #T45941!

Friday, October 23, 2009

Timex 77761 Expedition Digital Unisex Sports Watch with Velcro Fast Wrap Strap


I purchased this watch because I needed one with a chronograph, and this was the cheapest at the PX. The manual stated its life expectancy at two to three years. Five years later, and the battery is only now dying. This watch was on my wrist during rock climbing trips, parachute jumps, both deployments to Africa, both deployments to Afghanistan, and all the times in between. I don't think much more could be asked of a watch than what I have with this one.Buy Timex 77761 Expedition Digital Unisex Sports Watch with Velcro Fast Wrap Strap!

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Timex Men's Ironman Sleek Triathlon 150-Lap Watch #T5H731


The watch itself is great but the reverse display is very disappointing. If you actually want this watch for competitive sporting purposes, swimming in particular, then I would go for the black on white display as a quick glimpse at this diplay I fear would not be possible and would consequently lose you valuable time.Buy Timex Men's Ironman Sleek Triathlon 150-Lap Watch #T5H731!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Timex Men's Ironman Sleek 50-lap Watch #T5H381


Received this watch for Christmas and I noticed a deep scratch on the face on January 6. I don't remember hitting the watch on anything; I only wear it to work and had it on under a sweater all day, so the scratch is from what I would call normal wear and tear. Because of this watch's sleek design, the face is not protected from scratching. Also, the side buttons are very easy to bump; often, when I check the time, my watch displays "chrono" meaning the mode button has been bumped.

Style over substance in my opinion--it is a cool looking watch. Buy Timex Men's Ironman Sleek 50-lap Watch #T5H381!

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Timex Women's Ironman Triathlon Resin Band Watch #T5K020


Timex Women's Ironman Triathlon Resin Band Watch #T5K020
I bought this watch for my granddaughter, she is having so much fun with it measuring her times on cross country runs and going walks with her mother.Buy Timex Women's Ironman Triathlon Resin Band Watch #T5K020!

Monday, October 19, 2009

Timex Ironman Midsize Watch: (Black face and Black Polyurethane Strap)


This is my second watch of this model. The last one lasted for five years which I consider quite good for a reasonably priced watch. Fits my slim wrist very comfortably. Has a nice design and I often wear it with casual evening wear as well as with my workout clothing. All functions work well; easy to program/change settings.Buy Timex Ironman Midsize Watch: (Black face and Black Polyurethane Strap)!

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Timex Ironman 30-Lap Full-Size Blue Watch


This is a nice watch, easy to use, nice looking. But these watchbands suck. They never last more than a year before breaking. And they cost almost as much as a new watch to replace. Advise that you buy a watch with a different kind of band or you will be continually replacing it. I can't believe they sell such junk.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009

Timex Men's Expedition E-Instruments Tide and Temperature Watch #T41891


I'll admit, this watch took a little getting used to. After a week getting used to the watch and two months of wearing, this watch is outstanding. I live and work on the water and the tide feature is the best. Easily out performs any electronic watch with a tide feature. It does take a some time to get comfortable using but I now immediately distinguish the tide hand from the minute or hour hands (it's shaped differently). As one reviewer noted along with the instructions. The temperature feature is not useful unless removed from your wrist. The time and the tides were the reason for my purchase. If you're a fisherman or work with the tides this watch is perfect. I no longer carry a tide table in my back pocket. Buy Timex Men's Expedition E-Instruments Tide and Temperature Watch #T41891!

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Timex Men's Classic Dress Black Leather Strap Watch #T2K661


I've had this watch for about a month. I wanted something dressy and a little retro. I previously bought another Timex with a steel bracelet, but it was just too heavy and too thick. It got in the way when I was typing and I could feel the weight of it on my wrist all of the time.
This watch is not as slim as some, but good enough. It doesn't snag on my shirt cuffs too much and I don't notice the weight. I didn't care for the strap it came with (also the strap buckle was quite thick and did still interfere when using the computer). But I replaced it with a Hadley Roma oiled leather strap and now I am very pleased with the watch overall.
The Indiglo makes it easy to read in dark situations.
PROS:
Good value, keeps time well, good style, indiglo, not too bulky or heavy.

CONS:
Original strap was a bit too much for my tastes and a little obtrusive physically. The hands can be a little difficult to see in some lighting situations.Buy Timex Men's Classic Dress Black Leather Strap Watch #T2K661!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Timex Women's Easy Reader Expansion Band Watch #T20061


This is a great, simple watch. It keeps excellent time. This one replaced an identical one I had for about 5 years. I never had any trouble with it - even through several battery replacements until the case seal broke when it got VERY cold (I accidentally left it on a marble windowsill). Buy Timex Women's Easy Reader Expansion Band Watch #T20061!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Timex Unisex 1440 Sports Digital Watch #T5G871


There are some reviews for this watch that complain about the instructions not being easily understood, which I too found myself believing when I first read them, but if you read them again, and follow each step as described, the instructions become quite clear.Buy Timex Unisex 1440 Sports Digital Watch #T5G871!

Monday, October 12, 2009

Timex Women's Classic Color Indiglo Watch #T2G291


I bought this watch for my 10 year old daughter. Unfortunately, after about 2 weeks, it stopped working, much to both of our dismay. She is quite a tomboy, but I grew up with the timex ads that claimed "takes a licking and keeps on ticking"...maybe they just don't anymore. In other words, nice watch, but not as tough as they used to be.Buy Timex Women's Classic Color Indiglo Watch #T2G291!

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Timex Unisex Expedition Classic Analog Metal Tech Casual Watch #T49654


Very satisfied with this watch--it looks good and the band is comfortable. I really like the blue face and the size is perfect although if you are a small person/woman it would be large on your wrist.Buy Timex Unisex Expedition Classic Analog Metal Tech Casual Watch #T49654!

Friday, October 9, 2009

Timex Men's Expedition E-Instruments Compass Watch #T45781


Beautiful Cool Watch and quite unique. I love it and I'm happy to have it, but unfortunately I can't give him the all 5 stars because the temperture indicator is comlitly not precise - The hand body heat influence it in about 6-8 celsius degrees! Buy Timex Men's Expedition E-Instruments Compass Watch #T45781!

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Timex Men's Classic Analog Metal Field Expedition Watch #T40091


The Timex T40091 is a good knock around watch. It has big numbers for oldsters, like me, whose vision is changing. Other reviews mentioned that the band's eyelets become frayed and this is TRUE. It doesn't take long for the eyelets to start loosening up and the fabric of the band to begin fray around the eyes. After about six weeks this begins to happen with daily wear. Otherwise for about $30 I am happy. I can look at the watch, read time easily even in the dark, and I can keep my way too expensive OMEGA in my dresser drawer for special occasions. This is why I bought the Timex in the first place. Buy Timex Men's Classic Analog Metal Field Expedition Watch #T40091!

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Timex Unisex 1440 Sports Watch #T5K079


There are some reviews for this watch that complain about the instructions not being easily understood, which I too found myself believing when I first read them, but if you read them again, and follow each step as described, the instructions become quite clear.Buy Timex Unisex 1440 Sports Watch #T5K079!

Monday, October 5, 2009

Timex Mens Expedition E-Instruments Compass Green #T49541


This watch was nicely priced ($74 at the time) and arrived quickly, but the color of the face is a much duller green than the lustrous green shown in the picture. Also the watchband is very difficult to use--stiff and rigid, etc. Buy Timex Mens Expedition E-Instruments Compass Green #T49541!

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Timex Kids' Digital Sports Grey Fast Wrap Watch#T79941


My 8 year old son LOVES this watch! He loves to use the stop watch feature and alarm. This has helped encourage him in his running and kept a non-interested kid into sports! The adjustable strap was great because we didn't have to worry about it being to small like the other boys watches that we have tried. We highly recommend this!
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