Timex Men's Ironman Triathlon 42-Lap Combo Analog Digital Dress Watch #T56381
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| Full size 42-Lap Ironman Triathlon combo. INDIGLO night-light. Digital screen can be turned on and off. 24-hour chronograph with lap and split. 42-lap memory recall. 3 interval timers settable up to 100 minutes with countdown repeat function. 2 alarms settable for daily or one day. 2 time zones Forward or backward setting. 12/24 hour time. Month/day/date. Reverse display. Water resistant to 100 meters. |
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Nice watch for dress and sport : Powered by Amazon
Posted on 2008-07-30 |
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| The watch is nice enough to use as dress watch and also can be used as a sport watch. The display is very legible. Of course with the analog hands, you can expect the hands are sometimes blocking the digital display you are trying to read. Some may find the watch a bit heavy for a sports watch. The only problem I had was the watch band keeper broke after 2 years and the band itself in 3. A replacement band keeper only lasted 1 year. |
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Worked well for a couple of months... : Powered by Amazon
Posted on 2008-07-29 |
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| I loved this watch when I first got it. Then I noticed that the analog hands did not keep time well. In less than a year, they stopped working completely. I finally tried replacing the batteries at the advice of a friend who has the same watch with the same problem, but that has not corrected the problem and what's worse is that now I cannot get the back of the watch snapped back on (even after taking to a jeweler with a special press for just this purpose!). Just in time for the warranty period to pass... Maybe you'll have better luck, but I'd try a different watch if I were you. |
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Value beyond training : Powered by Amazon
Posted on 2008-07-28 |
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I've owned this watch for about 6 months now and am highly impressed with it. I use it everyday with my training and its functions are outstanding and extremely useful.
It takes about 10 minutes to get used to the various functions, but once you have them mastered, you'd hate not having this during your workout.
Its a great piece to wear outside of the gym as well - and I practically use this as my primary watch.
Timex makes quality all around. |
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Good looks, analog not reliable : Powered by Amazon
Posted on 2008-07-06 |
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I bought this watch because I like the way it looks, and I prefer watches that have both analog hands and digital displays. The display is easy to read, and the disappearing digital allows for a more formal look when required.
I found the watch just about perfect for looks and the display features.
The cons: 1) The watch is heavy, although you don't notice it very much while wearing it. 2) The band wears and it is difficult to replace (there is only one band -- the Timex replacement which is the same as it comes with) that fits properly and I could only find it online. 3) The analog time (hands) seem unreliable -- they stopped entirely although the digital portion continued to keep good time. This was after the 1-year warranty expired so I sent the watch back to Timex and for $40 plus tax and shipping, they fixed it. The same thing happened again after another 7 months! I gave up and bought another model, IRONMAN* Triathlon® Solar Dual-Tech, which is similar, but lighter in weight and solar powered. So far this watch is fine.
One suggestion I have. For $5 Timex will extend the warranty by 4 years to a total of 5 years; given my experiences, it is worth the $5 to extend. (You extend the warranty after purchase by calling Timex, details are in the instructions from the watch). |
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Great watch for the price : Powered by Amazon
Posted on 2008-06-21 |
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I wanted to get a watch I could wear to work, wouldn't look out of place with a suit, and yet could still double as my workout watch. This fits the bill perfectly. It's actually more stylish and classy looking than the picture shows. As others have stated, it's heavy, but not that heavy. It feels solid and well-made. The digital display is bright and easy to read, even under direct sunlight. The strap is thick and seems very sturdy. It is not connected directly to the watch body, so you can get a replacement (theoretically, I haven't checked availability) if it ever breaks. Other things to note and that aren't listed on the description: 1) the movement is made in Thailand, the strap is made in China if this matters; 2) the strap buckle is made of plastic, not metal (this is the only thing I am disappointed with the watch); and 3) the battery is rated for 2 years.
I have owned 2 previous Timexs, each of them lasted over 10 years. In fact, my previous Timex is still running fine at just over 10 years old but the strap broke and it costs about $15 to replace it. For that much, I figured I'd just get a new watch. I did a lot of research into combo watches before I bought this one and I feel that you can't get a better deal with any other brand.
The biggest negative that people seem to mention with this watch is that the analog and digital times do not automatically sync. While it is annoying to have 2 different times, I think it can also be very beneficial for anyone who travels a lot. You can set one time to your local time and another to where ever you are traveling to and be able to see both at a glance. I travel a little for work and so I actually thought having 2 different times on one face would come in handy.
I strongly recommend this watch for anyone looking for a combo watch that is work and casual appropriate. It's a great deal and will probably last you for a very long time.
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