Cheaper than most g shocks and well made. Design a little quirky but somehow endearing. Majors on timing functions, not much else. Clear display. Decent watch overall where a basic tough watch needed.
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 read
I 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)
– INDIGLO
Let 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 Weekends
Ok, 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 modes
You can see that in my video when I scroll through the options and stay on the timer page
– Only one alarm
I am used to the five alarms available on my G-Shocks
– When on Chrono or Timer mode, the current time is not displayed
This is one of my favourites features of the ‘square’ G-Shocks
Overall, 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.
5.0 out of 5 stars Timex Ironman. A classic watch as good as expected
As a kitchen fitter, I was in need of a real hard wearing timepiece. 2 days after i bought it, carrying a larder unit on-site, I marched through a tight alley. The watch clipped the brick wall to my left with a crunching sound, devastating to my ears, I determined my new watch as definitely not ok. Turns out it took a chunk out the wall and i now have the tiniest, finest scratch on the strap, though the watch stayed unscathed. Felt like a real Nokia 3310 moment right there, highly recommend this watch!
I was fed-up with the display on my Fitbit charge 3 appearing dim (tried lots of things – didn’t work).
So I wanted a new watch, with some basic functionality and a screen that displayed information very clearly. Apparently Jocko Willink (SEAL team Commander) wears one of these – so I thought if I get one, I can be like him (!!!)
But my wife thinks it looks like something a teenager would wear. 🙂
Timex say they designed this version after the original 1980’s edition, but I think it’s a little unnecessarily bulky for the wrist; I’d have preferred a watch that didn’t keep catching on shirt sleeves, etc…
I haven’t tried it yet on any special forces missions I do every weekend at Tesco, but I’m sure it’ll suffice.
This watch is just how I remember it from the 80’s however, I don’t think it was shock resistant back then and I preferred the orange colour that was on it last time. Took 20 seconds to work out how to change the time, (I’m not one for looking at manuals) and date. The indiglo is plenty bright enough and the screen is very readable without it in the daylight. I bought it mainly for nostalgic reasons as I remember how good the last one was back then and this looks like it won’t dissapoint. I will wear it daily as a work watch as my job is not manual anymore so hopefully I won’t lose this one.
5.0 out of 5 stars Just how I remember it from the 80's
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 Bought a Timex ‘Iron Man’ watch back in the late 80’s, While working in a warehouse as i needed something tough
Had no idea it was so tough, It lasted through my Basic training for R.A.F. Regiment and many years after.
Great having Large digits that could be seen while running, Very Rugged, durable and waterproof It seemed to be the go to watch of many Rockapes. Unfortunately the Strap was the first casualty after many years of daily wear.
Bought this one (47.99) as a daytime watch so as not get Citizen Red Arrows Watch CA0080-54E scratched thus far I’m impressed, but it’s only a week old.
Still not sure about Timex decision to Invert the ‘Indiglo’ as it’s winter can’t tell how it would fair in sunlight.
5.0 out of 5 stars Nearly as good as my first one.
This is excellent value for money: easy to use, does all the things a runner (and other sportspeople) could wish for that do not require satellite connection. What is best, the batteries of my Timex Ironman watches over the years have lasted anything between five and eleven (!) years. (The secret is not to use the Indiglo light feature.) The are getting hard to find in the shops: this is the 2018 model year which I wanted to get the most life out of the battery. The downside is, it won’t measure anything other than time. Never mind, I like the no-fuss operation. Oh, and you can also wear it in the shower.
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.
I bought this watch for work but it’s so smart, I don’t want to ruin it.
The watch is just how I remember them from the 80’s and 90’s with a few changes.
The watch is just as tough and rugged looking but the features have improved.
It has a customisable alarm, a multi functional count Down timer and a stopwatch.
The indiglo light now illuminates the numbers and turns the background dark, which is cool and when the alarms sound or the timer sounds, the indiglo flashes.
Another thing is, just like all my G shock watches
This watch has a glass crystal screen, not an acrylic one and also it is 200 meters water resist not 100 meters. Meaning, you can wear it when snorkelling, swimming etc, also you can press the buttons under water.
Speedy delivery from Amazon, packaged well.
Really pleased.
Snazzy as all hell, man. I’ve got a few watches, all Casio/G-Shock and to me this is comparable to the Casio DW6900 in size albeit a little more compact and smaller.
Feature-wise the Timex is pretty similar in most respects but a bit better overall. I’ll use the Casio mentioned as a comparison here and there as a run down the features of this watch:
Screen/digits are large and clear, very easy to read. Modifying the settings is easy and each function has prompts for turning something on/off anyways, should one not have a manual to hand (available online, mine came without a manual but some foldout paper in a few different languages with battery and water resistance information on it). Double the height of the DW6900 and aesthetically I like both but kinda leaning more towards the Timex right now. On some models the 3 eyes serve a function but on the DW they just tick round in seconds and are a visual treat more or less.
You can mute the beeps/button presses. Personal preference here but it would do my head in having the beeps sound constantly when setting timers or chrono, I prefer being able to select this on or off as per requirement. The date format can be to DD/MM. This is boss, cos everyone outside the US uses this, the normal way. X’D
Has dual time. This is not world time but can set two independent times in timekeeping mode). Good stuff and perfect for seeing when people in other parts of the world are awake. Not much of a jet-setter at present but perfect for those ‘OK, they’re awake, can start trolling them’ moments. 🙂
Timer has autorepeat. Although this is also present on the DW6900 it’s not featured on a lot of Casio watches (e.g: GD350, an absolute awesome watch packed full of functions, only let down by lack of autorepeat) which I think it dumb, lolz.
Not sure how much I’d use the lap timer/chronograph on any watch but I’m sure if you’re reading this or thinking of purchasing you know what the crack is here in regards to timing one’s laps and the like. Had a play about with the recall function and it does what it says in Timex’s blurb, I’ll probably find some use for it if only motivating myself to get into shape again. X’D
The indiglo feature works well and as it should, it lights up the digits rather than the whole screen, perfect for night time checking. The ‘nightlight’ feature or whatever it’s called is great too, the watch stays lit up at every button press which imo is a bit better that auto-illumination but tastes may vary depending on whether one wants it to double up as a torch (a lot of watches with ultra-brite white leds tend to do this).
Material-wise it seems really well put together, I doubt it’s as robust as the DW6900/G-shock but unless you’re going out of your way to smash it I think it’ll hold up under the majority of conditions. There’s a nice touch with the strap keeper, the watch band has two ridges that hold it in place which is a brilliant little design element given the usual nature of this watch. The buckle is plastic and not metal, not the end of the world but metal/stainless steel would’ve been nicer.
The watch came with a nice plastic stand and all, I’ve got a couple of these and they’re great for putting solar watches in and charging them up at the windowsill.
For 34 it’s a pretty good deal all round. Would recommend for exercisers and watch nerds alike.
I’ve added a few photos to show size and those nice strap keeper ridge things.
Update 29/12: I think the clasp is metal but coated.
5.0 out of 5 stars Classy looking and feature rich, would recommend.
This is my second of these. The first was lost in a hedge whilst hedge cutting at work. I use mine every day outside whilst running my gardening business – it is constantly covered in mud, getting bashed, but is as rugged as anything. I like the large stop/ start button on the front for the stop watch – this makes it easy to start the stop watch when I get on site.
Another useful feature is the ability to customise the displays. It has 3 alarms, stopwatch and timer, all of which can be deselected from appearing as you scroll through the modes. This is useful if you only use it for a few of the functions. I never use the timer or the alarms, so makes it easier to switch between time and stopwatch when pressing the mode button.
This is the second one of these I have bought previous one lasted 4 years before the strap broke ( battery is still going ).
I could have replaced the strap but doing that and the fear that the battery was due to go made up my mind.
For swimmers I have swum with this watch on up to 6 days a week since I had it.
That included pushing the buttons while swimming.
I use it this way – set a repeating interval timer and start the chronograph/stopwatch
For 20 minutes I try to swim a lap before the repeating interval timer goes off.
There is a loud bleep at each interval that can be heard while swimming.
There is other functionality – lap counting and individual lap time recording which I don’t use.
The watch is very tough , easy to read , the indiglo light is fantastic ( much better than the CASIO in my opnion ) and I would highly recommend it.
This is the third Timex watch of this design that I’ve bought so I guess I must like them! This particular model is ‘over-sized’ – large and chunky and it’s all in black. I have the same model with a blue strap/silver bezel. The third one I have is termed ‘full-size’ (?) and it’s smaller than the over-sized models. Both these types have the same features – two time settings (switch between Time1 and Time 2 at the touch of a button – handy when going abroad), 12hr/24hr options, chronograph/lap timer, countdown timer, alarms, occasion reminders, and the date which you can configure to DD/MM rather than MM/DD (which you can’t do on Casios for some annoying reason).
Great watches but one word of warning (the reason for 4 stars and not 5) – the strap on my full size Ironman broke after 3 years of intermittent use, and it’s 15 – 25 to get it fixed. Not worth it when this replacement watch cost me around 36 from Amazon.
Cheaper than most g shocks and well made. Design a little quirky but somehow endearing. Majors on timing functions, not much else. Clear display. Decent watch overall where a basic tough watch needed.
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 read
I 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)
– INDIGLO
Let 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 Weekends
Ok, 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 modes
You can see that in my video when I scroll through the options and stay on the timer page
– Only one alarm
I am used to the five alarms available on my G-Shocks
– When on Chrono or Timer mode, the current time is not displayed
This is one of my favourites features of the ‘square’ G-Shocks
Overall, 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.
So I wanted a new watch, with some basic functionality and a screen that displayed information very clearly. Apparently Jocko Willink (SEAL team Commander) wears one of these – so I thought if I get one, I can be like him (!!!)
But my wife thinks it looks like something a teenager would wear. 🙂
Timex say they designed this version after the original 1980’s edition, but I think it’s a little unnecessarily bulky for the wrist; I’d have preferred a watch that didn’t keep catching on shirt sleeves, etc…
I haven’t tried it yet on any special forces missions I do every weekend at Tesco, but I’m sure it’ll suffice.
This watch is just how I remember it from the 80’s however, I don’t think it was shock resistant back then and I preferred the orange colour that was on it last time. Took 20 seconds to work out how to change the time, (I’m not one for looking at manuals) and date. The indiglo is plenty bright enough and the screen is very readable without it in the daylight. I bought it mainly for nostalgic reasons as I remember how good the last one was back then and this looks like it won’t dissapoint. I will wear it daily as a work watch as my job is not manual anymore so hopefully I won’t lose this one.
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 Bought a Timex ‘Iron Man’ watch back in the late 80’s, While working in a warehouse as i needed something tough
Had no idea it was so tough, It lasted through my Basic training for R.A.F. Regiment and many years after.
Great having Large digits that could be seen while running, Very Rugged, durable and waterproof It seemed to be the go to watch of many Rockapes. Unfortunately the Strap was the first casualty after many years of daily wear.
Bought this one (47.99) as a daytime watch so as not get Citizen Red Arrows Watch CA0080-54E scratched thus far I’m impressed, but it’s only a week old.
Still not sure about Timex decision to Invert the ‘Indiglo’ as it’s winter can’t tell how it would fair in sunlight.
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.
The watch is just how I remember them from the 80’s and 90’s with a few changes.
The watch is just as tough and rugged looking but the features have improved.
It has a customisable alarm, a multi functional count Down timer and a stopwatch.
The indiglo light now illuminates the numbers and turns the background dark, which is cool and when the alarms sound or the timer sounds, the indiglo flashes.
Another thing is, just like all my G shock watches
This watch has a glass crystal screen, not an acrylic one and also it is 200 meters water resist not 100 meters. Meaning, you can wear it when snorkelling, swimming etc, also you can press the buttons under water.
Speedy delivery from Amazon, packaged well.
Really pleased.
Feature-wise the Timex is pretty similar in most respects but a bit better overall. I’ll use the Casio mentioned as a comparison here and there as a run down the features of this watch:
Screen/digits are large and clear, very easy to read. Modifying the settings is easy and each function has prompts for turning something on/off anyways, should one not have a manual to hand (available online, mine came without a manual but some foldout paper in a few different languages with battery and water resistance information on it). Double the height of the DW6900 and aesthetically I like both but kinda leaning more towards the Timex right now. On some models the 3 eyes serve a function but on the DW they just tick round in seconds and are a visual treat more or less.
You can mute the beeps/button presses. Personal preference here but it would do my head in having the beeps sound constantly when setting timers or chrono, I prefer being able to select this on or off as per requirement. The date format can be to DD/MM. This is boss, cos everyone outside the US uses this, the normal way. X’D
Has dual time. This is not world time but can set two independent times in timekeeping mode). Good stuff and perfect for seeing when people in other parts of the world are awake. Not much of a jet-setter at present but perfect for those ‘OK, they’re awake, can start trolling them’ moments. 🙂
Timer has autorepeat. Although this is also present on the DW6900 it’s not featured on a lot of Casio watches (e.g: GD350, an absolute awesome watch packed full of functions, only let down by lack of autorepeat) which I think it dumb, lolz.
Not sure how much I’d use the lap timer/chronograph on any watch but I’m sure if you’re reading this or thinking of purchasing you know what the crack is here in regards to timing one’s laps and the like. Had a play about with the recall function and it does what it says in Timex’s blurb, I’ll probably find some use for it if only motivating myself to get into shape again. X’D
The indiglo feature works well and as it should, it lights up the digits rather than the whole screen, perfect for night time checking. The ‘nightlight’ feature or whatever it’s called is great too, the watch stays lit up at every button press which imo is a bit better that auto-illumination but tastes may vary depending on whether one wants it to double up as a torch (a lot of watches with ultra-brite white leds tend to do this).
Material-wise it seems really well put together, I doubt it’s as robust as the DW6900/G-shock but unless you’re going out of your way to smash it I think it’ll hold up under the majority of conditions. There’s a nice touch with the strap keeper, the watch band has two ridges that hold it in place which is a brilliant little design element given the usual nature of this watch. The buckle is plastic and not metal, not the end of the world but metal/stainless steel would’ve been nicer.
The watch came with a nice plastic stand and all, I’ve got a couple of these and they’re great for putting solar watches in and charging them up at the windowsill.
For 34 it’s a pretty good deal all round. Would recommend for exercisers and watch nerds alike.
I’ve added a few photos to show size and those nice strap keeper ridge things.
Update 29/12: I think the clasp is metal but coated.
Another useful feature is the ability to customise the displays. It has 3 alarms, stopwatch and timer, all of which can be deselected from appearing as you scroll through the modes. This is useful if you only use it for a few of the functions. I never use the timer or the alarms, so makes it easier to switch between time and stopwatch when pressing the mode button.
This is the second one of these I have bought previous one lasted 4 years before the strap broke ( battery is still going ).
I could have replaced the strap but doing that and the fear that the battery was due to go made up my mind.
For swimmers I have swum with this watch on up to 6 days a week since I had it.
That included pushing the buttons while swimming.
I use it this way – set a repeating interval timer and start the chronograph/stopwatch
For 20 minutes I try to swim a lap before the repeating interval timer goes off.
There is a loud bleep at each interval that can be heard while swimming.
There is other functionality – lap counting and individual lap time recording which I don’t use.
The watch is very tough , easy to read , the indiglo light is fantastic ( much better than the CASIO in my opnion ) and I would highly recommend it.
This is the third Timex watch of this design that I’ve bought so I guess I must like them! This particular model is ‘over-sized’ – large and chunky and it’s all in black. I have the same model with a blue strap/silver bezel. The third one I have is termed ‘full-size’ (?) and it’s smaller than the over-sized models. Both these types have the same features – two time settings (switch between Time1 and Time 2 at the touch of a button – handy when going abroad), 12hr/24hr options, chronograph/lap timer, countdown timer, alarms, occasion reminders, and the date which you can configure to DD/MM rather than MM/DD (which you can’t do on Casios for some annoying reason).
Great watches but one word of warning (the reason for 4 stars and not 5) – the strap on my full size Ironman broke after 3 years of intermittent use, and it’s 15 – 25 to get it fixed. Not worth it when this replacement watch cost me around 36 from Amazon.