Timex Ironman 50-Lap

Review:

If I had written this review a couple weeks earlier I would have given it the best of the best, but a couple weeks ago it stopped working. Which didn't make any sense because I had for more than a year. Than later I saw that small water droplets on the inside of the glass. Some how some where water got inside the casing. I'm still not sure but I think the water seeped in from the Start/split button because a hole had devolved from heavy usage. So if you are not going to use the stop watch too often I would highly recommend this watch. If not you might want to look someplace else..Battery life, comfortable, easy to read, Performance, stylishnot reliable, wears outI've had numerous Timexs this was the only one that stopped working.

Review:

I have had this watch for about 1.5 years now. Have used it while running, and I wear it every day. I work outdoors in a river- kayaking, moving rocks, digging holes, and I do a number of things which could destroy a lesser watch. I never think twice with this on my wrist though. Yes, it gets scratched, paint chips off, etc. Even with those imperfections, however, I still get compliments on this watch. It just looks great!

My only issues with this watch are: it does scratch rather easily, and I often find the display on "CHRONO" instead of the main/time screen because the MODE button gets pressed very easily. It gets irritating to have to press the MODE button when I want to see the time (especially while riding a bike, kayaking, etc.)

Also - and this is no fault of Timex - but if you are wearing polarized sunglasses (as I often am) you'll have difficulty reading the display at certain angles. It sounds odd to bring up, but when you're engaged in various sports and activities it can be difficult to take your hands off of something and bring the watch up to your face for reading - it's just easier sometimes to bend your neck over and read it off your arm, wherever that might be. Thankfully though, the standard "right-side-up" and horizontal orientation is a readable angle.

I recently experienced the "tearing" wristband that several others reported. I was disappointed, like them, that I could not repair/replace the band myself. However, I contacted Timex and they gave me an address where I could send my watch to have it repaired. The cost for the repair was extremely reasonable (about what I expected it to cost if I was to do it myself). Much to my surprise, they didn't just repair my battered, abused old watch... they replaced the whole thing with a brand new shiny one!

So, for those of you who have knocked off a few stars for the wristband, you should look into getting it "repaired".

I'm a happy customer, thanks Timex!.Rugged, stylish, Performance, comfortable, Worn all the time, Battery life, easy to read, reliable, useful features, affordable repairswristband breaks cannot be replaced, mode button easily pressed by accidentI've always had Timex products! They are great looking, reasonably priced, fit me well (Casio watches are just way too big for me), keep good time, and they take all the abuse I can throw at them.

Review:

The strap started to tear , it is now held together with staples :)
Functionally I use it lap swimming & wear it as my every day watche. It has withtood all the abuse & banging in the pool when I turn & against the plastic lane dividers and even my hanging out in the hot tub after my swims. Its also survived my wearing it every day ..except for the strap:)
Have mixed feelings about making a recommendation because of the strap issue ,otherwise I love my watch and continue to wear it staples & all..Battery life, comfortable, easy to read, Performance, reliable, Rugged, stylish, Value, Worn all the timewhen th strap tears it is unrepairablesee my review

Review:

I really enjoyed the inverse display of the watch, ie the numbers and letters displayed in "white" and the background in "black". The watch has many great features including 3 personal alarms that can be set.

However, the rubber on the start/stop button on the front of the watch starts falling apart and the face is easily scratched.Absolutely enjoy Timex, mostly because they are good quality watches at an uneconomical price. I don't ever have to worry about it braking or losing time.

Review:

I have worn the watch for the past three years in many of my races and recently in the triathlon. It is sleek and the unique background colour of the watch is a plus. Love the watch.

Review:

I purchased this watch based upon it being thin and lightweight. The indiglo at night does work. My wrist causes the functions to change and the face is hard to read during the day. Would not recommend this watch. I will buy a different ironman.