my 3rd or 4th Timex Ironman. The others didn't have great straps either. Overall a good watch IF it is possible to get replacement bands.
I have tried everywhere I can to buy a replacement band for product Item No. T5K1559J but no luck. Timex, the number you have provided to other reviewers is a US toll free - is there a number your international customers can call? I know your price point encourages folks to just buy another watch, but if you're going to do that then give us a 30% discount so long as we trade in our old ones - RECYCLE!
The countdown repeat function is a favourite of mine - this could be even better [and maybe commercially take advantage of the cross-fit craze?] if there was more variability to this - eg - CDR and a Rest period - I reckon that would be a pretty killer app. Nobody really doing that.
Maybe you heard it here first "launching the Times IRONMAN Crossfit"?!
Now about that strap...?.comfortable, Battery life, ValueQuality, band perishes / breaksgood price point, reasonable functionality. annoyed by the quality of the strrap though. please see my comments on potential enhancements as well as recycle/exchange policies.
“worst purchase ever”
1
Rated 1 / 5
Posted: Sun, 2011-07-03
By: snelgrov
Review:
Don't buy this watch. Had mine just a few months and lightly bumped my wrist against the back of a chair and the watch band became disconnected. It looked like it could be easily pushed back in with no problem but that was not the case. It's constantly coming apart which makes the watch basically useless.
I'm sorry I made this purchase. I tried to see if I could buy a replacement band but no one carries them..Battery life, comfortable, stylishPerformance, Quality, Value, watch bandBand fell apart and replacement could not be found.
“Don't bother with this one”
1
Rated 1 / 5
Posted: Sun, 2011-09-18
By: rag
Review:
I've had this watch 2 months. The band broke, it mounts using 4 tiny screws, and the watch does not have normal watch pin mounts. I have not been able to find a replacement band for it, given the unique method the band needs to be mounted on the watch. Therefore, I now have a fairly useless pocket watch.
I've generally been VERY happy with Timex Ironman watches - they've lasted years. But not this one. Stay away from it..comfortable, easy to readdoesn't last, cannot replace bandI've had this watch 2 months. The band broke and it cannot be replaced as it mounts using 4 tiny screws, and the watch does not have normal watch pin mounts and I cannot find a repalcement band online anywhere. I now have a fairly useless pocket watch.
“Great watch”
5
Rated 5 / 5
Posted: Fri, 2009-06-05
By: stephen47
Review:
if you want a reliable, simple, no frills watch, then this is a watch for you. it is very rugged, the case does tend to scratch but is easily fixed. would recommend this watch to anyone..easy to read, Performance, reliable, Rugged, Value, Worn all the time, easy buttons for chrono
“Great looking and easy to use”
5
Rated 5 / 5
Posted: Tue, 2011-12-20
By: NoisySilence
Review:
I bought a black watch with the orange lining. I think it is the best digital looking watch out there! It is very easy to use and sits comfortably. No Problems so far!.stylish, comfortable, Worn all the time, easy to read, Value, reliableStylish Digital watches
“A Winner”
5
Rated 5 / 5
Posted: Fri, 2011-01-14
By: TimexFan
Review:
As a Timex loyalist, I'm not surprised that this watch is a good one. In fact, I liked it so much that I bought two... my son liked the way my first one looked and it's functions and asked me if he could have it! Of course, I said yes and he's worn it every day since (he's 9 years old). As with all my Timex's, this watch is great looking, highly functional and runs great!.Battery life, comfortable, easy to read, Performance, reliable, Rugged, stylish, Value, Worn all the timeruns perfectly, never breaks, long battery life
“best purchase ever”
5
Rated 5 / 5
Posted: Thu, 2011-09-15
By: jsmvigil
Review:
I love my iron man watch. I wear it 24/7. the only problem is the band broke and i cant find a replacemnt one. can you help.Battery life, comfortable, easy to read, Performance, reliable, Rugged, stylish, Value, Worn all the timepse help me fnd a replacemenrt strap mine broke
“great watch”
5
Rated 5 / 5
Posted: Wed, 2011-12-21
By: jacke
Review:
Timex makes the BEST sport watches period!! I've tried other brands and none come close in terms of price--comfort and features. I use multiple features of my watch daily and it never fails or malfunctions------don't waste your time trying the others!!!
Product Specs
Two Time Zones
On-Screen Prompts Make Setting Easy
Forward or Backward Setting
24-Hour Time
Month, Day and Date Display
Product Specification
Attachment Buckle/Clasp Type
Buckle
Attachment Color
Black
Attachment Material
Resin
Attachment Type
Strap
Battery Type
CR2025
Case Color
Black
Case Height
12.86 mm
Case Lug Width
20 mm
Case Material
Resin
Case Shape
Round
Case Size
Full-Size
Case Width
41 mm
Crystal/Lens
Acrylic
Dial Markings
Digital
Top Ring Color
Gray
Top Ring Material
Resin
Warranty
1 Year Limited (U.S. Only)
Watch Movement
Digital
Water Resist
100 meters
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“same blessed problem with the strap!”
Posted: Tue, 2011-11-01
By: inHongKong
Review:
my 3rd or 4th Timex Ironman. The others didn't have great straps either. Overall a good watch IF it is possible to get replacement bands.
I have tried everywhere I can to buy a replacement band for product Item No. T5K1559J but no luck. Timex, the number you have provided to other reviewers is a US toll free - is there a number your international customers can call? I know your price point encourages folks to just buy another watch, but if you're going to do that then give us a 30% discount so long as we trade in our old ones - RECYCLE!
The countdown repeat function is a favourite of mine - this could be even better [and maybe commercially take advantage of the cross-fit craze?] if there was more variability to this - eg - CDR and a Rest period - I reckon that would be a pretty killer app. Nobody really doing that.
Maybe you heard it here first "launching the Times IRONMAN Crossfit"?!
Now about that strap...?.comfortable, Battery life, ValueQuality, band perishes / breaksgood price point, reasonable functionality. annoyed by the quality of the strrap though. please see my comments on potential enhancements as well as recycle/exchange policies.
“worst purchase ever”
Posted: Sun, 2011-07-03
By: snelgrov
Review:
Don't buy this watch. Had mine just a few months and lightly bumped my wrist against the back of a chair and the watch band became disconnected. It looked like it could be easily pushed back in with no problem but that was not the case. It's constantly coming apart which makes the watch basically useless.
I'm sorry I made this purchase. I tried to see if I could buy a replacement band but no one carries them..Battery life, comfortable, stylishPerformance, Quality, Value, watch bandBand fell apart and replacement could not be found.
“Don't bother with this one”
Posted: Sun, 2011-09-18
By: rag
Review:
I've had this watch 2 months. The band broke, it mounts using 4 tiny screws, and the watch does not have normal watch pin mounts. I have not been able to find a replacement band for it, given the unique method the band needs to be mounted on the watch. Therefore, I now have a fairly useless pocket watch.
I've generally been VERY happy with Timex Ironman watches - they've lasted years. But not this one. Stay away from it..comfortable, easy to readdoesn't last, cannot replace bandI've had this watch 2 months. The band broke and it cannot be replaced as it mounts using 4 tiny screws, and the watch does not have normal watch pin mounts and I cannot find a repalcement band online anywhere. I now have a fairly useless pocket watch.
“Great watch”
Posted: Fri, 2009-06-05
By: stephen47
Review:
if you want a reliable, simple, no frills watch, then this is a watch for you. it is very rugged, the case does tend to scratch but is easily fixed. would recommend this watch to anyone..easy to read, Performance, reliable, Rugged, Value, Worn all the time, easy buttons for chrono
“Great looking and easy to use”
Posted: Tue, 2011-12-20
By: NoisySilence
Review:
I bought a black watch with the orange lining. I think it is the best digital looking watch out there! It is very easy to use and sits comfortably. No Problems so far!.stylish, comfortable, Worn all the time, easy to read, Value, reliableStylish Digital watches
“A Winner”
Posted: Fri, 2011-01-14
By: TimexFan
Review:
As a Timex loyalist, I'm not surprised that this watch is a good one. In fact, I liked it so much that I bought two... my son liked the way my first one looked and it's functions and asked me if he could have it! Of course, I said yes and he's worn it every day since (he's 9 years old). As with all my Timex's, this watch is great looking, highly functional and runs great!.Battery life, comfortable, easy to read, Performance, reliable, Rugged, stylish, Value, Worn all the timeruns perfectly, never breaks, long battery life
“best purchase ever”
Posted: Thu, 2011-09-15
By: jsmvigil
Review:
I love my iron man watch. I wear it 24/7. the only problem is the band broke and i cant find a replacemnt one. can you help.Battery life, comfortable, easy to read, Performance, reliable, Rugged, stylish, Value, Worn all the timepse help me fnd a replacemenrt strap mine broke
“great watch”
Posted: Wed, 2011-12-21
By: jacke
Review:
Timex makes the BEST sport watches period!! I've tried other brands and none come close in terms of price--comfort and features. I use multiple features of my watch daily and it never fails or malfunctions------don't waste your time trying the others!!!