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Timex Watches | Home » » Timex #T53151 Men's Ironman Triathlon 30 Lap Memory Sports Watch | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | The iconic Ironman* 30-Lap provides indispensable functions for athletes at any level. The classic styling is rooted deep in Ironman tradition, but updated with new functionality, design features and materials. Color updates keep the essential 30-Lap a favorite this year and beyond. | | | Features: | |
• INDIGLO Night-Light with NIGHT-MODE
• 100-Hour Chronograph with Lap and Split Times
• 30-Lap Memory Recall , 99-Lap Counter
• 24-Hour Countdown Timer , Three Daily
• Weekly , Weekday or Weekend Alarms with 5-Minute Backup
| | | Product Details: | | | Package Length:
| 3.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 2.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 114 reviews |
| | | Watch Information: | | | Crystal Material:
| Mineral | | Clasp:
| Buckle | | Case Diameter:
| 38 millimeters | | Case Thickness:
| 11 millimeters | | Case Material:
| Resin | | Band Material:
| Rubber | | Bezel Material:
| Resin | | Dial Color:
| green | | Movement:
| Quartz | | Calendar:
| day-date-and-month | | Water Resistance Depth:
| 165 feet |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
Average Customer Review:
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78 of 78 found the following review helpful:
 Just Right.Dec 19, 2005
By James
This watch is the perfect size, is the optimal weight and has the best display. The watch is neither big and bulky, nor small and flimsy. The numbers are large and readable. There is green reflective coating on the inside that "illuminates" the watch without using the battery/indiglo feature. This only works in the day when there is light to hit it just right for the reflection, but never the less it is a great feature making the time come alive. The indiglo lighting is awesome and brighter and better than any of the G-shocks I own. This watch is better in every aspect than any of G-shocks I own.
What I like about this watch:
It is extremely light (compared to my G-shocks).
The numbers are all big an easily read.
It is easy to set the time, date and alarm.
The buttons are responsive and easy to push.
It is fairly stylish and has a nice design.
What I don't like about this watch:
Nothing. For the $32 I paid in store, I don't care what happens to it. Mowing the lawn...Working on the car....Running 5 miles...I use it and abuse it and am not afraid of ruining it, unlike my G-shocks. This watch is just made to be worn with its great functionality and its sleek design.
Buy it and try it. Chances are, if you are looking for an all around great watch, you won't be disappointed.
*Update 05/07/08*
After nearly 30 months of daily use, this watch has finally bit the dust. I used this watch every single day as an alarm clock. I used the indigo light every day, multiple times, more so than the average person would.
The first thing to break was the part you tuck the watch strap into. I broke after approx. 28 months of use. The little plastic band cracked. I used a heavy duty rubberband in its place.
At around the same time, the battery started to lose its power. The indigo feature lit up the display, but the time would not be shown.
Just as of yesterday the wrist band tore in half. Now the only chance for salvage is to buy a new band ($10-$15) and to have the battery replaced ($5-$10), which I will do.
The face of the watch has held up perfectly, even though I have abused it.
It is a pain to change the battery and to track down a watch strap, but the size, display, reflective lighting, etc. is too good to not keep this watch.
I'll let you know how long the next one keeps ticking...
26 of 26 found the following review helpful:
 Great watch, band does not last, not easy to replaceAug 21, 2010
By C. Lew
I really like this watch, I am male w/narrow wrists and this watch fits great. Functions are awesome as well, I carry this with me when I travel for my alarm clock, etc. Visibility of the display, in bright sunlight and in the dark (indiglo) also good.
My major complaint on this watch is the band does not last very long, and the OEM Timex brand replacements are very difficult to find. What I found on the web was a replacement that is half the price of the watch. From what I have read, the imitation replacements do not fit/feel the same, and very difficult to change/replace.
Obviously Timex knows this...is this their strategy to have their customers buy and replace their watches every couple of years? Not a great way to create customer loyalty. At a min, they should be making replacement OEM bands more available to their customers...or show a warning that the bands only last 1-2 yrs. Gee, I wonder how many people would buy their watches with this warning...I guess the warranty that does not cover the band was their way of communicating this..
21 of 22 found the following review helpful:
A great running watchOct 13, 2006
By Joseph C. Helton
I can't imagine needing more in a running watch, unless of course you need the built in heart monitor that the more expensive models offer. But as for me (an old school runner), this watch is all I need. Very happy to own it.
17 of 19 found the following review helpful:
It's a TOOL!Mar 29, 2007
By TheBronze
I don't wear watches to look cool. I have a very real need for accurate time all day every day. I've tried the G-Shock watches and they work just fine but are so large hey hurt my wrist, especially when wearing a jacket, plus as I get older it's hard to read the little display on them.
I finally broke down and bought the Ironman and what a difference! The watch is just the right size and shape and it light and comfortable. The display is perfectly readable in just about any light and at any angle! Day, date, and time at a glance! I love it!
The buttons are large enough to be very easy to use but not so large that they push against your wrist when working. The interior of the band is very smooth and doesn't pinch at all. The buckle is nice and smooth and the strap has a very nice little locking nub on it that keeps the strap end in place.
The menus are very simple. I managed to set the watch in just a few minutes without ever looking at the instructions. I like to "hack" my watch so that the time is accurate to the second. This watch made it very easy, just set the watch one minute fast, and then set it to the seconds mode. Watch the time count down and "hack" it when the minute changes and you're all set.
It holds the time to within about 3 seconds per month, very accurate!
In short, if you need a good watch for TELLING TIME this is a great product. It may not be super cool looking but it's not bad, and for the money, you just can't go wrong.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Nice watch!Jan 06, 2007
By PenName
The display is very nice. I tried most of the functions and they all work great. The dual time is especially nice in that you can have one time in 24hr format and the other time in 12hr format (I set one time for GMT in 24hr format & the other for local time in 12hr format).
The only minor issue is that the instructions come on a thin piece of tissue paper. I'd like to see them written on something that's not so likely to tear. But that's a very minor point and the instructions contain very good information on how to use the functions.
I have only had it for a few days, so I can't give you anything regarding durability. But my first impression is very positive and I'm glad I made the purchase.
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