I have too many watches. So of course, I just added this Timex Weekender to my collection. My first watch was a Timex in the 1970s, back when you still had to wind the mechanical movement. This is only my second Timex, and is easily the least expensive watch I own. It's a really nicely made, good looking casual watch. Its gray nylon band has an orange stripe running down the center. The case (38mm diameter) is finely chrome plated, and it has a stainless-steel back. The face is a nicely done silvery-gray color with white numbers. The hands are simple chrome units. Pushing in the crown activates the Timex Indiglo backlight system that makes it really easy to read in the dark. The watch doesn't have a date display. The band has a chrome buckle and two chrome loops that cleverly fold down to secure the end of the strap. It's a little smaller in diameter than most of my watches, and thinner too. It feels good on my wrist though and I think it avoids screaming "I was really cheap." The strap loops under the watch case, making it easy to remove. At the store where I purchased this watch, there were extra straps available in different colors for those who like to customize. A welcome addition to my watch collection, and one that won't break the bank.
As soon as I saw this watch, I had to have it. When I was growing up in the 70's, my cousin had a watch with a similar band so this attracted me instantly. I saw it in 1 of the big-box stores so I had the luxury of seeing it up close in different colors before I ordered the gray/orange from Amazon. I especially love retro watches, so this is a great addition to my humble collection. It's simple yet classic, which is what I love most about it. Just does what it's supposed to do, tell the time. No extra buttons, no alarm, no fuss..love it! Light on the wrist and light on the pocket. It's now my primary timepiece and it works well with both my weekend and weekday attire. Perfect!!
I've owned this watch for a little over a month and am quite disappointed. My wife bought this watch for me after I spent two days talking about how awesome it looked. I was thrilled when I first received it. The face in grey looks really nice and contrasts the orange stripe well. In fact, the watch is still great to look at except for the issue of quality, which makes it unwearable. Here are the two major issues I have with the watch:
-the dial is on the right side of the face, meaning anyone who wears it on their left wrist will constantly trigger the indiglo feature and kill the battery. Mine last less than a month.
-the strap does not hold up under daily wear. The holes in the band have already begun to fray.
Ultimately, this watch is great if you plan on wearing by it's namesake- only on the weekends. This is not a daily wear. I'm going to be contacting Timex to try and get this resolved but I would not buy this again. A real shame.
- Durable mineral crystal protects watch from scratches
- Indiglo night-light
- 24 hour timekeeping
- Nylon strap
- Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M)
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