Timex Ironman Men's Classic 43 mm Digital Watch

The media could not be loaded. I received this watch yesterday, so this is a first impressions review.I really like this watch, it is a very popular classic that does what it says it does.Qualitywise it seems pretty sturdy and able to take a hit with no problem.I'll go through the pros and cons:PROS- If feels solid.This is a watch that wants to compete or be in pair with a Casio G-Shock.It says 'Shock' on the bracelet, it has a mineral crystal lens, and it looks like a watch embedded in a carved stone (maybe because of the watch's colours)- Very easy to readI am over 40yo, and my sight is not as good as it was a few years ago.Last Sunday, I went for a running to the park near my house.I was wearing a smart band, pretty good quality for the price, but apart from the main time display, when you enter 'exercise mode', the information displayed and digits in the screen are too small for me.I found myself having to check the time on the phone while running, and it is very inconvenient to play with pocket zippers while running.When I arrived home, I decided I would get a digital watch with big digits (I use the chrono and timer all the time while exercising).I must say I have a couple of G-Shocks, and even though I can read the digits on my DW-5600 when I am running, it takes a few milliseconds to process the numbers. Also, the date is much harder to read in the G-Shock.I have a GA-2000 too, and its analogue handles are super easy to read, but using the timer/chrono on it is not great, as the digital displays it has are tiny (for me)- INDIGLOLet me repeat it: INDIGLO. Wow, the best feature! Please check my video. Love at first sight!- Dual time, where you can adjust Time 2 with a different date (day, month, year!).I have never seen this before. You may think: 'that is not useful at all!' ...Ask a time traveller :p- You can set the alarm as Daily, Weekdays, or WeekendsOk, now the things I don't like so much:CONS- The watch is quite tall, so it may be a problem to wear it with a long sleeve shirt- The screen is blank for some time when entering the Chrono, Timer, and Alarm modesYou can see that in my video when I scroll through the options and stay on the timer page- Only one alarmI am used to the five alarms available on my G-Shocks- When on Chrono or Timer mode, the current time is not displayedThis is one of my favourites features of the 'square' G-ShocksOverall, this is a perfect watch. It ticks many boxes for me, being the main ones the bigger digits and night light that makes reading the time at night easy.

Fantastic, no nonsense, rugged, dependable, updated version of a classic and iconic digital watch from the 90's.Display is notably larger and easier to read than any of my G-Shocks, despite having a smaller case size. The battery type is stamped on the case back which is a thoughtful addition, and it's also worth noting the countdown timer gives you the option to stop after the countdown time, or immediately repeat the last countdown time, which is a very handy feature.It also looks pretty damn good.I got this discounted for £33 and for that price you can't go wrong.

I love Timex Ironman watches. They've been my favourite since my first many years ago. I actually bought this to replace a Timex Ironman velcro which believe it or not, the plastic part perfectly sheared apart after about 2 years (just out of warranty) in the heat. The rest of the watch looks like it was unworn because I'm very careful of my devices and accessories.But I found this watch here on Amazon sold by 'mymemory' and loved the colour and the fact that it is the Ironman match I've come to love. The only initial sore point is that it's a standard plastic clasp style strap. It seems as if the velcro sports edition that I loved no longer exists. Such a shame. However this plastic strap and clasp is actually very good quality and very comfortable both for casual wear and sports too!The colour is rather traditional and a throwback to their original design (striking orange and black). Further to this, it is quite fitting with many accessories and designers of today, such as Timberland who offer specs (well the frames in trying to) which look like they were designed to conplement each other perfectly. Yes it looks cool. My brother even commented on it, who also incidentally bought me my first Ironman watch as a Christmas present many years ago.Ok. So the only fault I found if any, although I might be considered picky. Is that there appears to be some sort of dust or foreign object between the glass/plastic casing. In normal daylight this is not noticeable, but is visible when the neon blue backlight is initiated.So what she's this mean I hear you say? (Well maybe you do, maybe you don't). Well not too much to be fair, but for me personally, I immediately noticed it when I first pressed the backlight, in that I see some black dots.Before I scare people of the watch though, I would like to note that these do not affrct the function nor usability of the watch. Rather (much like the odd dead pixel would be on an LED/LCD TV) they are only an issue when in pure darkness and the light is initiated when paying full attention to their location. So, I hope this explains why I dropped the one star on this occasion, else I wouldve been very happy to give 5stars.Other than the one fault I mentioned, I am very pleased with the watch and hope it lasts me many years or more.