Good basic watch with night vision if required replaced the strap because it looked cheap.
Occasionally have to rectify the date and it does lose time over a period but nevertheless for the price a good buy.
Although in the first few months the date function would stop working as it tried to change, it seems the mechanism finally smoothed out and now it works perfectly. The watch has now lasted two years without any other problem, and remains accurate. The only downside is the Velcro strap, which gradually becomes less sticky at its end because of accumulation of fluff. I’ll change it for a NATO strap some time. Good value. I haven’t tested it in a pool or the sea.
It has survived brilliantly at the hands of a very demanding owner who has three time accidentally put it through the weekly wash in the pocket of her jeans. It did not miss a beat!!!
I bought this watch for hiking and camping. Tested in the Scottish Highlands overnight and up a mountain. It survived 2 very wet days, clambering against rocks and getting snagged on bags. Was really legible and the indiglo was really useful. A great beater watch for the price. I hated the strap it came with, too Action Man doll for my taste, so I replaced it with a cheap NATO strap and it looks WAY bette
5.0 out of 5 stars Great rugged beater, replaced the strap
This nightglow watch has been around for decades. Built to withstand kids use when kids did real outdoor rugged things and not spend all day in house on computer games. I have had one for years and I mean years battery still ticking away. Water proof shock proof and a great secure strap. One that is comfortable better than leather or metal and does not rub. I bought this as it was on offer and such a lot of watch for the money. Looks good, light weight and versatile. So easy to use. As I say had one for years its accuracy is epic.
I use this for my work watch a few days a week.
I wanted to use it for a short while before reviewing it,
It lights up well and is easy to read.
It is waterproof and stood up well in a swimming pool.
I will use it for my holiday scruff watch as well.
I prefer material straps for everyday watches.
The strap on this watch is okay. If I wore the watch 24/7 I am sure it would last a good while.
I take it off when I am not working so it is unlikely to last as long .
It is a little fiddly getting the strap through the strap but that is done to me putting it on and taking it off so much .
Its a good watch and I am pleased with i
A nice little watch at a price the means you don’t have to worry about bashing it. The 38mm size is misleading as this includes the little protrusions near the crown and on the opposite side. Without these it is only 36mm which suits my 6.75″ wrist. The face is very clear so you can read the time at a glance. The hands have long lasting lume but obviously you have indiglo if it’s very dark. My watch is loosing 3 seconds a week which is fine at this price point. I noticed that it lost more time if you use the backlight but this could be that the battery needs replacing as it arrived ticking and I no Idea how long it’s been in storage. Strap is very comfortable and the whole package is as light as a feather. One thing that did impress me was that the second hand hits all the batons on the way round. I’ve paid more in the past for watches that can’t manage that. You can sometimes here it ticking but it’s not at the volume of the Weekender if you are familiar with that model. I’m very satisfied with this simple low priced watch. Only gripe; Timex, please pull the crown out before dispatch so that the watch arrives with a full battery.
Timex has a reputation for making high quality products and this watch is no exception. The numbers are clear and easy to read. The hands of the watch are a good size and make telling the time easy. The watch has an illuminating face which makes it possible to tell the time even in complete darkness.
The strap is made of nylon and is very comfortable. The nylon goes under the actual watch. This means that the metal underside of the watch does not come into contact with the skin of the person wearing it. If you have any allergies then this would be a good setup for you.
One thing to note is that this watch is not very dressy. If you are dressing smartly then it might be an idea to keep the watch hidden and only take a peek at the time when nobody is looking.
Overall this watch is reliable, functional and looks good on the wrist.
This watch was purchased as a special treat for a child who had recently learnt to tell the time. It was a gift and the recipient was delighted with it. Despite the one, I received having had a somewhat tatty box.
The watch comes in a neutral colour and has a large face with big numbers; which are clear to read. The only issue is that the date can be found where the number ‘3’ should be and this can be confusing for a child who is trying to gain confidence when telling the time and sees numbers above ’12’ on the watch (the date and time of day are in the same colour and font and almost of identical size).
Still the hands are flourescent and the whole face lights up in the dark – so reading it’s well past your own bedtime is possible.
The strap is made of velcro so can be adjusted to fit a growing child’s wrist but it would be better if it was made of plastic (as the watch is waterproof) so it doesn’t need to be taken on and off: on and off all the time. Equally the straps can get dirty and cling on to dust/debris as your child is outside. Equally the band is somewhat uncomfortable especially if it does get wet.
The watch is clearly not for a man – the strap isn’t long enough – but the face is large and it can look a bit cumbersome on a child’s arm. Still I like its simple, sleek design. Actually I like it being big and the watch looks robust and that it won’t break or easily get damaged. Good as boys tend to be a bit rough…..
All in all though it is a good watch at a reasonable price and from an average, well-known manufacturer. They are not outstanding and there are issues with the watch (where improvements could be made, that are simple and inexpensive) but good enough for the job. And if it gets lost, I wouldn’t get to gloomy about it and would probably end us replacing it with same one.
Good basic watch with night vision if required replaced the strap because it looked cheap.
Occasionally have to rectify the date and it does lose time over a period but nevertheless for the price a good buy.
Although in the first few months the date function would stop working as it tried to change, it seems the mechanism finally smoothed out and now it works perfectly. The watch has now lasted two years without any other problem, and remains accurate. The only downside is the Velcro strap, which gradually becomes less sticky at its end because of accumulation of fluff. I’ll change it for a NATO strap some time. Good value. I haven’t tested it in a pool or the sea.
It has survived brilliantly at the hands of a very demanding owner who has three time accidentally put it through the weekly wash in the pocket of her jeans. It did not miss a beat!!!
I bought this watch for hiking and camping. Tested in the Scottish Highlands overnight and up a mountain. It survived 2 very wet days, clambering against rocks and getting snagged on bags. Was really legible and the indiglo was really useful. A great beater watch for the price. I hated the strap it came with, too Action Man doll for my taste, so I replaced it with a cheap NATO strap and it looks WAY bette
I wanted to use it for a short while before reviewing it,
It lights up well and is easy to read.
It is waterproof and stood up well in a swimming pool.
I will use it for my holiday scruff watch as well.
I prefer material straps for everyday watches.
The strap on this watch is okay. If I wore the watch 24/7 I am sure it would last a good while.
I take it off when I am not working so it is unlikely to last as long .
It is a little fiddly getting the strap through the strap but that is done to me putting it on and taking it off so much .
Its a good watch and I am pleased with i
The strap is made of nylon and is very comfortable. The nylon goes under the actual watch. This means that the metal underside of the watch does not come into contact with the skin of the person wearing it. If you have any allergies then this would be a good setup for you.
One thing to note is that this watch is not very dressy. If you are dressing smartly then it might be an idea to keep the watch hidden and only take a peek at the time when nobody is looking.
Overall this watch is reliable, functional and looks good on the wrist.
The watch comes in a neutral colour and has a large face with big numbers; which are clear to read. The only issue is that the date can be found where the number ‘3’ should be and this can be confusing for a child who is trying to gain confidence when telling the time and sees numbers above ’12’ on the watch (the date and time of day are in the same colour and font and almost of identical size).
Still the hands are flourescent and the whole face lights up in the dark – so reading it’s well past your own bedtime is possible.
The strap is made of velcro so can be adjusted to fit a growing child’s wrist but it would be better if it was made of plastic (as the watch is waterproof) so it doesn’t need to be taken on and off: on and off all the time. Equally the straps can get dirty and cling on to dust/debris as your child is outside. Equally the band is somewhat uncomfortable especially if it does get wet.
The watch is clearly not for a man – the strap isn’t long enough – but the face is large and it can look a bit cumbersome on a child’s arm. Still I like its simple, sleek design. Actually I like it being big and the watch looks robust and that it won’t break or easily get damaged. Good as boys tend to be a bit rough…..
All in all though it is a good watch at a reasonable price and from an average, well-known manufacturer. They are not outstanding and there are issues with the watch (where improvements could be made, that are simple and inexpensive) but good enough for the job. And if it gets lost, I wouldn’t get to gloomy about it and would probably end us replacing it with same one.