Love this watch , but for small wrists only!
I love my new Timex watch! It fits my wrist perfectly. But beware – I have a small rest and wear a size 7 bracelet.. Be sure you have a small wrist before you purchase this watch or it will be so tight it will be uncomfortable. I have difficulty finding watches that are small enough for me so I am delighted with this one. It is a very nice looking watch. It also appears to be keeping time very accurately.
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my favorite for almost 20 years
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2017
Color: Gold-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
This is my favorite watch. I have been wearing this watch for about 17 years. When I wear one watch out, I buy another one exactly like it. I got my first one at Walmart, and I've gotten a couple here on Amazon. Each watch has lasted about 5 to 7 years, and I am very hard on watches. I am working out a lot now, and sweating a significant amount at work-outs. So I wash off my watch with soap and water every day, and I was worried that this waterproof watch might somehow stop working with all this wear and tear. So I needed to buy another one for my backup. I could not find this watch anywhere but here on Amazon. No one seems to be selling it anymore. The watch is pretty, the gold is a lovely color, and it's very easy to read. The blueish light (Indiglo) comes on when you push in the setting knob, so it's easy to read the watch in dark environments. I have smaller wrists, so all the other watch bands I've tried slide down to my hand. This watch band stays put and is comfortable. For those of you with larger wrists, you might get a different watch band that fits you better, and use it with this watch. This watch band fits me perfectly, and the watch itself keeps perfect time, is easy to read, is feminine and pretty, and can take a beating. I tried one of those fitness watches, but it was expensive, ugly, black, and not comfortable. I love this Timex watch.
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Heather
5.0 out of 5 stars Great watch!
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2017
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
This is a great basic watch. Plain face that is easy to read at a glance, even in a dim room. Has a second hand that I use every day for work. It is stylish without being gaudy and matches my other jewelry. Exactly what I was looking for : )
5.0 out of 5 stars Two tone is great with silver and gold jewelry!
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2021
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Fan of Timex! They really do take a licking and keep on ticking! Tho I haven’t tried, I still wouldn’t wear them under water tho. Why risk it? I wash my hands with it on and have no problem with water running down my wrists and it being a bit wet. I dry it off along with my hands and all is well. My favorite two things with this particular watch, it has two tone metal and I can wear gold or silver jewelry along side and no clashing. Maybe now , with rose gold jewelry, maybe they should make a tri colored band??? Just an idea. And my sevond favorite thing about it is the indiglo light! Bathroom trips in the middle of the night are no fun, but when pressed, the light is plenty bright enough to get me there safely without turning on extra lamps and waking my lover. Just a great value and looks great too!
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Norma McL
5.0 out of 5 stars I keep buying this watch--for good reason
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2019
Color: Gold-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
This model is my favorite, and I've been wearing it for three decades. It is also the subject of my favorite Timex story.
When I got my first well-paid job, I bought a pricey Bulova. Beautiful watch, but it stayed in the shop continually. So I went out and bought a Timex like this one as a backup to wear while my supposedly "good" watch was being fixed (yet again). Unlike the Bulova, the Timex got no special treatment; I wore it gardening, composting, working out till the sweat ran, washing dishes, and so on. I liked it precisely because it didn't require special treatment. And if I woke up in the middle of the night, I had it by my bed so that I could just press it and see the time without turning on a lamp. I was very happy with it.
But one day I lost it; I didn't notice until evening. By then, I had done a lot of yard/garden work, the usual fall chores: spreading mulch on the natural area, turning the spent vegetable garden for the end-of-season lull, turning the compost pile one last time for the season, and so on. I went out the next morning to retrace my steps but couldn't find the watch. Disappointing, but no big deal: the Timex was cheap, I'd had it for almost a year and gotten my money's worth, and my life was more sedentary in the winter. I'd buy another Timex when my life got active in the spring.
Fast-forward to the spring. No, on second thought, let me pause to say that the winter where I lived was typical: plenty of rain, plenty of snow, plenty of below-freezing temperatures. But when spring finally did roll around, I went out to the yard to do my spring chores. In double-digging my vegetable garden, I found my Timex. And guess what? It was still running, and it had kept perfect time despite being buried in clods of dirt.
The next time my expensive watch went out on me, I threw it in the garbage, and I have never worn any watch other than this model of Timex since then. It may not be a prestigious brand, but I decided I didn't care a fig. And that hasn't changed.
I can't judge the decline, if any, in workmanship over the decades. The last one I bought was almost eight years old when I lost it, and I never found that one. But my experience is such that I still think this one will outlast the other brands, anyway--and possibly outlast me. In any event, I'm not switching brands or models.
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PIlar
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2016
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
This watch is wonderful. Working just as well as the last one! The battery wore out on the last one. I live in a rural area and the only person in our small Walmart that is trained to replace the battery was promoted! She was able to change it last time, but has been promoted once again, and is away for training... So after really looking at the old one, The glass was scratched after 10-12 years of rough usage, band showing signs of wear after being stretched over my wrist supports.... I decided to go for a new one. I got the silver colored one. Looks nice on my wrist, keeping time, light working perfect. The only thing that I do not like about this watch is the date function. I can barely read it. Comes preset to 1... you have to roll it forward 24 times per day to change it! I suppose if you have good eyes, and nimble fingers, or wait till the first to start it? Then you have to remember to up the date every month with 31 days! Sigh! First world problems. Band fits perfect, waterproof, easy to read... Takes a lickin and keeps on ticking!
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MsFloyd49
5.0 out of 5 stars Tried and True
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2017
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I love this watch. It goes with everything, casual or dressy, and tells time the old school way. If you ever have trouble seeing its perfect little face, just push the button and it will light up in Indiglo. By sad accident, I lost my first one (which I had for a year or two) and thought about changing to a different style-- but this is a little work horse and it just has an elegant look "round the clock"-- so I reordered the tried and true. Can't recommend it enough.
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Lea whelan
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect watch! Has everything I wanted
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2021
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I absolutely love this watch. I did have to remove three links, as I have a small wrist. And that was actually pretty difficult. I watched a few how to videos and was able to pull it off. ( Or you can take to a jewler ) now that it's the right size it's extremely comfortable. I wear it at all times except in the shower. I bought it for the light so I know what time it is thought the night. I also need the date on my watch or I apparently have no clue what day it is haha. I also prefer the numbers on the face like this , it makes it much easier to read. I feel this watch has everything ! So happy with it and highly recommend.
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DianeH
5.0 out of 5 stars I've always been very happy with TImex
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2020
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I finally replaced my 15 yr old Indiglo Timex when the face stopped illuminating when I pushed in the stem. Other than that, it still kept perfect time despite wearing it 24/7, getting it wet or covered in soil from my flower beds.
I usually order one with a leather band, but this time ordered an expandable band and I really like it. The band is too large for my wrist so it fits more like a bracelet, and I push it up my arm when it might get wet. Best of all I can check the time at night and not disturb my spouse.
I've worn a Timex for over 50 years and have never been disappointed. They last forever despite my poor care of My first watch was a Timex and have never felt the need to try another brand. They look nice and always keep perfect time. .
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dmh1218
5.0 out of 5 stars Love indiglo
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2018
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I love the indiglo watches. I have been buying them for years. In the middle of the morning when you wonder what time it is you just have to push the button and you can go back to sleep because you didn't have to turn on the light to see the time or get up to look. I have several and when the indiglo quits working (as it does after a number of years) I just get a new one and use the ones without the "night light" to work in the yard.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Manufactured perfection
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2021
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
My mom has used a metal banded watch for years. A few years ago I bought her a canvas one and she liked it well enough but never loved it. So for her birthday this year I bought her this model. She loves it and wears it daily.
Her eyesight isn't what it used to be but she can see the numbers bought with and without the indiglo feature in bright light and dim. The band is comfortable and doesn't pinch. It's a Timex so I know she will get years of use. Batteries are easy to find when it needs replaced too. There are just no cons to a Timex!
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Torey
5.0 out of 5 stars For What It Is, You Can't Do Better
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2016
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
It might not be beautiful, but it is a terrific basic watch. I buy it for the Indiglo and the wonderful band. I only take off my watch in water, so it gets plenty of wear, but the only reason I've ever had to replace one is because the battery goes dead. And even at that, the shortest a battery has ever lasted for me was a little over a year. This one is my fourth or fifth You don't keep buying that many of something unless you truly like it. I like this. And the price is ridiculously fair. So, if you want a basic watch with an expansion, slip-on band, numerals on the face and the Indiglo feature, I feel good saying you probably can't do better than this watch.
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fox5live
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Indiglo watch
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2018
Color: Gold-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
As are a lot of buyers, I am a nurse and this has always been my watch of choice. Bake to get time in the dark, to move it up and down my arm....I live it. However, my last one, purchased in 2018, needed anew battery. I got 2, one for my other same Timex. The problem IS....getting the back cover off (I finally did with help from YouTube and a sharp knife). But then neither I or a friend, could put either back on. SO I bought 4 batteries, used 2....and still wound up having to buy a new watch.
I have a 6 inch wrist. The band is a little loose but workable. One time I bought one with a too small band. I wish Timex would be a little more specific in describing band size. Just what IS Woman's standard size? Couldn't find that answer anywhere but hoped the one I purchased would fit me.
Still going to stand by this watch!
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Kerry E. Riper
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for my mother
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2022
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
My mom is wandering down the path of the elderly. Her vision is going and her memory is fading. When she wakes up at night, she panics and wants to know what time it is. This watch is easy to read, and the indigo allows her to see without turning the light on and disrupting her sleep even further. I am so happy to have found a Timex just like she is used to using! No extra bells or whistles. Just simple analogue time keeping and a gentle glow at night when she most needs it eases her panic. Thank you.
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Polly S. Munson
5.0 out of 5 stars From a repeat purchaser.
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2020
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Like some other reviewers I am a repeat purchaser of this watch. I think I am on my fourth one! I wear it until the battery dies in about 5 years, then buy a new one. It is reliable, attractive, and durable. I like to be able to light it up in the night to see what time it is. The only useless feature is the calendar function. I cannot read the date displayed so I just ignore it. Several reviewers comment on the size of the band. The watch fits me perfectly. My wrist measures 6”. I hope this helps.
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Linda R
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite watch
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2019
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I started wearing this watch many years ago when I was an active nurse. Hand washing is a big part of nursing and other watch bands would get wet and cause problems. This expansion band I could just move up my arm without having to take it off. Well, these many years later I am still wearing this watch (actually I have bought many of them when I could not find a source to replace the battery) because I have a vision problem and the numbers on the dial are easy to read. Also, I like that I can illuminate the dial in dark areas. It is a little difficult to set the day but that is not a problem because it is too little for me to read with my vision problem. I cannot determine how long the battery lasts but I know I haven't replaced this watch in several years. The cost is not prohibitive to replacement.
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CherylJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Serviceable
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2016
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
This is a beautiful watch. Timex watches are reliable as well as beautiful, and cost-effective. The two-toned look is very attractive, and it keeps time well. I have bought Timex Indiglo watches for many years, and really do not consider anything else when needing a new watch. I especially like the Indiglo feature: it's bright enough to see the display without any trouble at night, and I can always know what time it is in the dark.
These watches can stand a considerable amount of rought usage, and are water-resistant. I buy a new one about every five years, and that is because the old one has been dropped with a particular amount of force.
The bracelet is 1/2 inch wide--slightly wider than my previous ones were, but it's still very attractive and elegant.
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Cindy K Cook
5.0 out of 5 stars My Mom loves it!
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2019
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I don't know about the water resistance, because we have not tried that yet, but I am sure it works great too! I just gave this watch to my Mom, as an early Christmas gift, and she LOVES IT!! We tried to get a new watch band for her old Timex watch, but that doesn't seem to be an easy thing anymore, so I bought her this one. It looks very similar to her old watch, but she loves the black numbers (her old watch had gold numbers, not the easiest to see, she is 90 years old) Timex is an old trusted friend, can't go wrong there! It actually fit her wrist without taking any links out, so it might run a little on the small side. She loves the Indiglo light too. Great purchase!!
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JIW
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great timex Watch!
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2019
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
What else is there to say. Timex still pretty good after all these decades. I am an RN. Been using timex watches since my first nursing assistant job when I was 15--that would be in 1970. I asked for a watch for my birthday and that is what I was given. Practical, useful, durable, lights in the dark. I like the stretchy band, as I have to take it on and off quickly several times a day for various reasons. Holds up to water splashing on it a bit when washing my hands and wrists. I ca't always dry it all off, doesn't seem to matter. Most of the time they last 6-7 years. It has been at least that long since I bought my last one. We'll see about this one. But for me, still th best for every day practical use. thanks Timex.
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Sandi
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE this watch!
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2018
Color: Gold-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
This is my favorite watch (well was, until I got an Apple watch :-). But I have it for a standby. I love the BIG numbers and most favorite of my granddaughter is that it has a light you can press on the stem to read it in the dark and she likes to check it out constantly (one reason I have had to change batteries). I love that aspect as well - can read it at night or in the movie theater very easily. Nope - Apple watch doesn't have that - needs to catch up! Oh - and I also LOVE the expandable elastic-type band so I can move it from my wrist to my hand - if I want to remember something (and that WORKS). Nope - I don't have that capability with the Apple watch - but can send myself a text.
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice watch, but the band is way too small
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2016
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I got this watch as a Christmas gift for my partner. It's a really nice-looking watch, and I'm sure she'll like wearing it someday. Unfortunately, the band is really small. I had to recheck the item listing here on Amazon to be sure I didn't accidentally purchase a child's watch. Nope. Apparently Timex thinks all women have really dainty little wrists.
As you can see in my photo, if you have wrists that are much bigger than a toilet paper tube, the band will be too tight. I mean, I know it's a stretch band, but to fit, it will have to stretch to an uncomfortable, pinching size. So now I have to spend more money to buy a bigger watchband.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice for every day use.
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2017
Color: Gold-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I would have given this 5 stars but I ordered it and the battery didn't work so I had to get an exchange.
I don't want to have to pull out my phone to check the time, so I wanted a watch that wasn't flashy that I could wear in kinda rough neighborhoods. Description: It's not a bright, shiny gold, more like antique gold, so not flashy. Small enough for my tiny tiny wrist. Simple, easy to read, lights up. The circumference of my wrist is 6 inches and it fits nicely, it doesn't slide off which is the main thing for me. (it would fit someone with a larger wrist too but i rarely find bracelets or watches that won't just slide off my wrist).
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Sarah
4.0 out of 5 stars Good little watch for health care workers, I can slide it up my arm to wash hands.
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2020
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I did have a problem when I first tried to set the time. I went online to the Timex help site and they said to put it in the window, which didn't do any good so I called and found that I was just not pulling the stem to far enough. My old fingers are not as nimble as they once were! Once I got that answer it worked fine. I always wear expansion bands because it makes hand washing, so important now, easier. Healthcare workers need to wash not just the hands but the wrist and up the arm.
I have been buying Timex for 65 years and find even though they are no longer made in the US they are a good product. Of course having said that I have to admit watches, from Timex or anyone else, do not last as long. My first Timex lasted 30 years. Now we are lucky if a watch lasts 3 years. Sad.
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PennyInLA
4.0 out of 5 stars Back to my old favorite
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2021
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Small wrist here..and I love this watch.
Up side: it fits perfectly, I super-like the way it looks, it's easy to read the time, and it keeps good time too. I don't have to worry about washing the dishes or forgetting to take it off in the shower for its water resistance, but also the stretchy link band makes it so easy to slip off and slip back on.
The only frustrating down side is that I can't ever read the date when I'm out (old eyes) and when I do examine the date carefully with good light I don't know why, but it's always off despite the time be spot on. I understand "30 days hath September" and that's not the problem!
Still, to end on an up note, when I inadvertently left this watch in a hotel I immediately bought another one.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice but very small
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2020
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Bought this watch for my mother. It looks nice oh, and that's why we picked this one out. It came wrapped in tissue paper in a plain box. No official Timex box or instructions. The band is very small and I don't know if it's going to fit her wrist. The backlighting is nice and bright. The numbers are easy to read; however, the date is very difficult to read as the font is very small I'm guessing about three or four pitch. If my mother likes it we will keep it, but if not, we will return it. The one picture with the two watches is this watch next to my Galaxy 46 mm watch.
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Ribbit
4.0 out of 5 stars Not for a small writst
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2020
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I like the style and the accuracy. The time is very easy to read, but the date is difficult to read, and it doesn't seem to change until later in the day. My wrist is just under 6 inches, and I had to bring the band to a jeweler to have it shortened. It is not something you can do yourself. My jeweler has been in the business for 50 years, and he said it was one of the most difficult watch bands to shorten that he has come across. Overall, I like it and plan to use it for several years.
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Mrs. TCA
4.0 out of 5 stars Reliable watch
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2021
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
This watch is a replacement for the same model I had for over 6 years - it took a beating but did not survive getting run over. The band was a little stiff at first but relaxed to fit my wrist comfortably. The watch face, although small in profile, has numbers that are easy to read at a glance. The date however, is very small and you really have to peer at it. The most significant difference between the old and new model is the brightness of the night light - the new one is a bit dimmer. Overall a very sturdy, reliable watch with a comfortable flexible band, a second hand, and a small watch face.
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SLK
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy To Read Nice EveryDay Watch
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2020
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Easy to read. good hour, minute and second hands. Date not so easy to see. Expansion bracelet loose on my small wrist but not terribly so. Can insert one finger under band without it stretching. The appearance is meh. While side of bezel is shiny gold color, the top of the bezel and the gold part of the two tone expansion band have appearance of old brass in need of polish, lacks pizzazz - not antique enough to be classy and not either shiny nor brushed enough to look chic.
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The Flying Lizard
4.0 out of 5 stars Date window is small. Still, a very nice watch at this price point.
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2019
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
My 94-year-old mom loves this watch. I have two issues: date window is very small and date is hard to read. (I need a magnifying glass to read the date.) However reading the time is very easy (high marks for the large numbers on the dial !). My only other complaint is that initially setting the date is a pain. It’s the old school: “pull knob to set time and spin hands forward 24 hours for each day you want to advance to.” Example: you open your brand new watch and the date is set to the first. You received the watch on the 11th so you need to adjust the date from 1 to 11. That means to get the date to 11 you need to spin the hour/minute hands forward the equivalent of 10 days. That’s annoying. Fortunately you only have to do it once and then you only deal with months that have 30 days instead of 31… (Spin the hands forward one day to go from June 30 to July 1) You get the idea. I can’t speak to water resistance. This watch is good value for the money. I give it a solid four stars.
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Jill Marie
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Everyday Watch
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2021
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I'd been wanting a watch so I could stop using my phone to check the time. This one, with the exception of the day, is easy to read. The indiglo light works perfectly. My wrist is less than 6" so I knew the band would be big (which it is). I don't like tight watches and prefer a bangle look. My hope was that this would also prevent the stretch links from pinching, but unfortunately it doesn't - ouch. I do wish the band was high polish to match the face rather than brushed or stainless looking. Other than those two complaints, I think the price reflects a good value for this Timex.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good quality, easy to read
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2018
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Originally I ordered the men's easy reader watch thinking it would be a bigger face which it was, but unfortunately it was too big for my tiny wrist. So I returned it and got the women's easy reader watch. It's very pretty, very high-quality, the band isn't as shiny as I expected it to be, it looks more like stainless steel than silver. Also if you want to set the date it's going to take a while because the only way I found to do it is to rotate the hands over and over and over again, 24 hours each day, so I decided not to use that, but you might want to. All in all I'm very happy with my purchase.
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Ron B
4.0 out of 5 stars Timex quality
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2022
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
My wife picked this one out for herself. I was concerned, as it was an inexpensive watch at $40 bucks, but the wife wanted it and with Amazon Prime, if it does not meet expectations; Amazon pays to ship it back. So, I ordered one. We had prompt delivery and my wife likes it. It is easy to read and has a nice backlight. The band is nothing special and was a tad too big for her wrist. But she is happy and said it is fine the way it is, soooo, happy wife, happy life. It does look very classy.
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Deborah L.
4.0 out of 5 stars Band is huge
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2021
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
The watch itself is grat and easy to read BUT the band is huge. My wrist is 6.5 and it hangs on me. I took it to a jeweler and it was going to take 45 minutes and $25.oo to adjust it. That's almost what I paid for it. The write up is very misleading about the band and the band is not easily adjustable.
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Kathie
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Watch but the band is too large.
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I have used this Timex type watch for years. It is easy to read, and I love that it lights up. The only problem with this one is that the band is too big for my wrist and I have to push it higher up on my arm so it won’t twist around (my wrist is not that small, I wear a
7 1/2 -8 inch bracelet . I don’t know if links can be removed. It seems to be keeping time correctly.
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Hunger for Knowledge
4.0 out of 5 stars Didn't realize there was a light
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2021
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
What a nice feature having the light. Just push the nob for setting time and night light! Nowhere in the instructions does it tell you how to change the date. That's unfortunate because the date is wrong. Also the band is big so the watch circles around your wrist unless you shove it up higher than your wrist. But honestly I can live with those inconveniences because the numbers are easy to see up close and at a distance and the light is a bonus.
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Miami Elder
4.0 out of 5 stars Good value
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2022
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
This would have received a 5 star review except for the fact that the band was too large for my wrist and I had to have links removed. Otherwise, a nice every day watch and still a good buy despite the extra charge for the band's size reduction. If your wrist is 6", this band may be too large. The watch I received had a 7" band.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Larger band size
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2020
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I have purchased this same Timex Easy Reader watch several times over the years. I love it. It’s very functional and because it’s water resistant I very seldom take it off even doing dishes. And the indigo light is a must at night. I hate trying to find my phone to check the time. However as you can see by the pictures this watch band is much bigger than my previous one. It just flops around my wrist. For reference, my wrist measures 6”. I’m going to see if my mom can wear it. If not I will have to return it. But all in all I love the watch.
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4.0 out of 5 stars NOW I remember..
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2019
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Now I remember why my old Timex was BIG. It was because I bought a men's watch because the women's was a bit tight on my wrist, as this one is. My wrist is 7 1/4 inches and I am very glad to get this off my wrist after the need for it has passed. Otherwise it is a great watch. Now to find a local place that replaces batteries. So many of those shops are gone and I have to travel a bit to find one. Once when replacing battery I wrecked the back of a watch so not trying it again.
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KayM
4.0 out of 5 stars Timex Easy Reader women's watch
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2020
Color: Gold-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
1.11.20 I've used Timex watches for many years. Recently I bought another one because it's easy to see the numbers and it lights up. I don't know if it is waterproof or not. The only negative thing is that the expansion wristband popped off after only a few months. I took it to a local family owned jewelry store and the man fixed it for $2. It was around Christmas and I had to wait over a week to get it fixed. I sure am glad I have my Timex watch back with me because I missed it very much. Yes, I'll order again from same company at amazon. KayM Jan 11 2020
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Ron Haas
4.0 out of 5 stars Great little budget watch
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2021
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Simple watch, use it for work in hospital. Lighted face comes in handy & large, easy to read dial. Great value for the money. I have very small wrists & the watch band fits almost perfect, with a little slack. So I agree with other reviewers that if you have larger wrists, the band may stretch to fit you but it wouldn't be the most comfortable. The band is built for smaller wrists.
redtop
3.0 out of 5 stars Not sized to be comfortable on an average or large wrist
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2018
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Nice looking watch. Easy to read. However, it fits being an expansion band but I have an average size wrist and do find it somewhat uncomfortable,
fitting very snugly on the wrist. Frequently find myself taking it off when it pinches my skin. Would definitely not recommend this watch if you have a
larger wrist and would not recommend if you have an average size wrist but prefer a watch that has a little more play in it.
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jocerana
3.0 out of 5 stars I love this watch and I hate this watch.
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2020
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Extremely readable. That's great. But consider it a throwaway, because when the battery goes dead you will either have to pay someone to replace it for almost as much just getting a new watch, or you will throw this away because it is IMPOSSIBLE to get the case opened and/or closed again (if you do manage to get it opened.) All those handy how-to lists on the internet? Garbage. I think it's the water resistant gasket that is the problem. Regardless, after a few of these I quit trying and now I just order a new one. Which galls me because I hate not being able to repair things, and replacing a cheap batter should be EASY TO DO IN A TIMEX.
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Salli & GeneTop Contributor: Woodworking
3.0 out of 5 stars My wife likes this watch.
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2017
Color: Gold-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
My wife likes this watch. The only problem is the bands tend to snag on things and the brass link caps pop off. If you find the they can be reattached, if not you either need to find a new band or get a new watch. This is her second one of these, she used the first one for 2 years until she lost one of the caps so just purchased a new watch. A month into wearing the new one she had a link cap pop off. Luckily we found it and I reattached it.
If you need to shorten the band: To remove links from the band you need; knife (preferably dull), pointed tweezers and a magnifying glass. Bend the tabs on the ends of the links and pull the staple connecting links together. Do not attempt if you are not mechanically inclined. To set the calendar; pull out the stem then push it in slightly as you turn it to change the date.
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Peggysue
3.0 out of 5 stars I RETURNED IT FOR REFUND
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2022
Color: Gold-Tone Taper/BrownVerified Purchase
The Timex arrived about 4 weeks after I placed the order. The watch and extra leather band and Timex document came inside a small ziplock bag inside a Amazon white plastic mailing bag without padding. The watch did not come in any kind of box. The little ziplock bag with watch and extra band was just loose inside the mailer.
I would've kept the watch but the stem wouldn't turn the date backwards. I tried and tried without success. So if the date says it's the 20th and you want to set it on the 19th, for example, you would have to turn the stem through the entire month to arrive at 19. I'm not willing to go through that much turning.
The other problem is the watch was advertised as having Indiglow but that is false.
So it's a nice watch but too much trouble for me.
The refund to my gift card came the day after UPS picked up the cardboard box I sent it back in, with air pillows for packing.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but too small for a 7" wrist
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2021
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Just a plain, functional watch. I bought it only for the Indiglo, for its small face, and for the expansion band. Bit expensive for what it is, honestly. Don't buy this for the calendar feature: it's unreadable.
My wrist is 7" where my watches normally sit (a fraction higher on arm than the wrist bone). I usually have to have links removed. This watchband BITES and leaves indents after just a couple minutes' wear. If you bought this to fit a 7.5" wrist, as the description says it would fit, you would be hurting.
Also, it came in a Timex box that I basically had to destroy to get open. IDK how you'd return one of these, since you have to mangle the packaging beyond repair to get to the thing.
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Mimi's Opinion
3.0 out of 5 stars My Go-To Watch has lessened a bit in the Quality Control department
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2020
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I've worn this particular style (exact model) of watch for some years now. This is the second time I've ordered from Amazon. The reason that I had to order this particular time was that the battery needed replacement in my previous watch. My husband replaced the battery but could not, even with multiple tries, replace the back on the watch! In his efforts, the crystal shattered. No worries ... I ordered a new one, arrived promptly and appeared just fine, however the band (I have a small wrist and in all previous watches bought, I loved how well it fit) The new band is FAR looser and is unable to be adjusted! My new watch swivels around my wrist. My husband is going to try to attempt to swap out the band for the older one that fits correctly, but we are both nervous that it will result in a broken band! I may find future watch purchases will have to be made elsewhere.
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James Ellison
3.0 out of 5 stars Love this watch but the band is impossible to size
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2020
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I LOVE everything about this watch EXCEPT how hard it is to size the band. It arrived during the lock down for Covid-19. The watch band was WAY to big for my wrist. My husband has been adjusting watch bands for me for 50 years. He got the links out but was impossible for him to get it back together. All the watch repair places were closed during the shut down. Finally was able to take it in today (June 10) after receiving the watch in April. The watch repair person had been doing this for 40+ years and it took him 45 minutes to get it back together. Afterwards he told us what an awful band that was to work with. I think Timex should provide bands that are easy to adjust to the wearer. This was an inconvenience and cost me $15 to boot. So my review is much lower than it would have been.
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Smimi
3.0 out of 5 stars Quality of Timex is not what it use to be !
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2021
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I have always liked Timex ! It is the only brand I Have used so far in my life. And I have only bought the Easy reader Indiglo. I had two of them that worked just fine for years ! That great experience made me buy another one ! But he watch couldn't display the date properly after a month that i had bought it. So I bought a second one and the Indiglo didn't work after three weeks of using it ! And it was not the batteries, which i had changed and couldn't get to close the watch after The jeweler opened it. I must say that through out the years the quality of TIMEX has been declining drastically. This is my fifth watch from TIMEX and i hope that the fifth one will work just as long as the first ones i had bought 20 years ago... Time will tell... If not I will be changing brand and try out another brand. Thats why I give 3 stars. I should give it 1 for the last two watches i had bought !
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ADragan
3.0 out of 5 stars The size of the face is smaller than shown
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2021
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I got this watch for my elderly mom who has a hard time seeing. The picture that shows the watch on a woman's wrist is misleading. The picture shows the face taking up nearly the whole top of the wrist. That's what I wanted. The actual watch face is about half that size. Disappointed, but otherwise it looks as shown and lights up when you push in the side button. She likes it ok, but I know she would do better with a larger face, like the picture shows.
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yelobrd
3.0 out of 5 stars Band is small.
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2018
Color: Gold-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Purchased this for my elderly mother who has vision trouble. The face of the watch is just what she would need. But the size of the band is extremely small. She wanted it to work so bad that she would try it for a little while each day to see if it might loosen up, only to end up removing it because it was too snug. Left watch band imprint on her arm. The watch is nice but only for those with small wrist. We waited until past the deadline for returning the watch so now we have a watch we can't use unfortunately.
3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty but Small
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2014
Color: Gold-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
The Timex T2H351 is pretty, but small. It is difficult to judge an online photograph of a "gold-tone" watch. One never knows if it will be that ugly cheap overly shinny brassy-gold color or a less-gaudy subtle gold color, in this case it is the later. It is a fine looking watch, the date numbers are tiny though. It is always good to have the second hand and the "indiglo" night light is a welcome feature.
Both the description and the enclosed pamphlet go to great lengths discussing how one may remove links in the bracelet to make it smaller however the bracelet is already too small for average to large wrists (6 1/2 - 7"). It is perplexing in the extreme to try to decipher why the company doesn't put 'extra' links in the bracelet if they go to the trouble of preparing you to take them out. In it's present size, this watch was too small and was given to a 9 year old, it fit perfectly.(see pic below) It does not seem that the watch is suitable for truly average sized or slightly larger wrists.
For persons with really larger than average wrists ( 8"+) the company does produce an extra-long band, but only in a two-tone version, not this model.
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I Bought It
3.0 out of 5 stars Everything works fine except...
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2022
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Packaging was messed up. Almost used like.
Everything works fine except setting of the date.
I have to constantly adjust the date daily.
I feel like this is a refurbished product because none of the Packaging was original or new; new watches come with a protective liner over the watch face and the back, this item had neither.
It serves its purpose.
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Darlene MF
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2019
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Well, the face of the watch is fine, easy to read. However, the date is soooooo small that no one can read it! Also, it does not give the correct date. I have set it twice and it doesn't change with the days of the month. Also, the watch looks cheap, and the band is too big, I know, I can take it in to have it adjusted, I just don't have that time. Disappointing
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gptraveler
3.0 out of 5 stars Watch band has changed in length
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2017
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Edit of my review after 3rd watch purchase:
I have now purchased this watch through Amazon 3 or 4 times. I love the watch and that's why it gets my repeat business. I last purchased it in 2018. Now it is December 2021 and I got a new one. The band is now 6.5 in long. The earlier models that fit well were 5.5 in long. I couldn't find band length anywhere in the description. Searching reviews I found people had remarked on the earlier model being tight and gave the 5.5 in measure. I've reached out to Timex asking why the exact same model isn't working for me now. Curious to hear their response. Below is my earlier review.
Good watch that's comfortable on the wrist and easy to read. It is next to impossible to change the battery yourself without damaging the watch however. As a result, you can plan to take it to a jeweler for a new battery, or buy a new watch every couple of years. My husband damaged the crystal trying to replace what is a pretty inexpensive battery. There are lots of videos on battery replacement but it just didn't work for us with either of 2 slightly different Timex watches.
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Mrs. B
3.0 out of 5 stars Band is too small for average woman's wrist.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2016
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Bought this as a gift for my mother-in-law. My big concern is that I noticed today that the band is too tight on her wrist, she moved the watch and it left deep red imprint on her wrist. And she is very average sized and wears metal band watches frequently without this problem. Not sure why the band is so small, will probably have to replace the band. Otherwise, I thought the face would be a bit bigger being an easy reader but the print is bold so it is easier to read than many others.
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SHARON
3.0 out of 5 stars NICE WATCH, BATTERY FLUB
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2018
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Watch was delivered the 13th of January. Battery went dead on the 22nd of Jan. The option of sending back was too much work. Printing label, packing, taking to UPS store. Not sure about status of printer. Opted for new battery. $6.57 to install and cost of battery total. Love the watch. Fits my wrist. I am med small. Bought Timex for many years. Best "work horse" watch. I would like to have option of requesting a new battery.
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Peggy in FL
3.0 out of 5 stars Timex easy reader watch
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2020
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
The contrast of black numbers on white face is good. However, the face is smaller than advertised (and I own a bigger face Timex that is truly a 1” face). It makes no sense to have a date window as small as normal on an “Easy Reader “ watch. I was disappointed as Timex makes a good watch.
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Stephanie P
3.0 out of 5 stars Like the watch; but it has stopped working in a week
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2017
Color: Gold-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I do like the color/design of this watch.. I have a small wrist and was pleasantly surprised that the band almost fit perfectly.
And bonus - The battery had a bit of life for me to wear the watch for a week.
However, the second hand is stuck. Even with a fresh battery inserted, the second hand is still stuck. So the watch won't keep time after owning it less than a week.
So, do I go through the hassle/expense of trying to return the item? Or pay even more at a jewelry store for a repair??? Sigh....
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Linda Lucita Thompson
3.0 out of 5 stars Band too big!
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I just got the watch. I ordered the model with the shorter band since I have a small wrist. It is still too big! The band measures 7 inches which is longer than the description indicates. I will need to have some links removed. I don't like the date display as it is too small to be useful. I have had a similar Timex for the past 17 years but with a smaller band and no date display feature. I have been pleased with my old watch. It has been a serviceable, everyday watch. I suppose I will like this one well enough once some links are removed. Of course, some people may like the loose bracelet effect.
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everjoyful
3.0 out of 5 stars Too big for my wrist and not adjustable
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2015
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
This is an update to an earlier review as I have just received a new watch of the same model as the previous purchases. Below is the review of my last purchase. The band of this watch though appearing exactly as the previous has 4 more links in the band. This does not fit me, whereas the earlier purchases were reviewed high for the size of the band which fit my rather narrow wrist. The old review said: (The band is attractive. I've purchased Timex indiglo watches several times (usually at Walmart) as they are easy to read in the dark. They typically last me about 2 years and by the time the battery is dead, the glass surface is a mess. My major complaint is that the glass surface is not very hard, so this one, with three weeks of wear, is marred by scratches already). So to the former glowing review I have added a complaint that no where did it say this band would be larger than before.
2.0 out of 5 stars Back won't reattach
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2019
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I actually loved this watch, I've had it for a couple years now, but the battery finally started giving out, the light wouldn't stay on when I would push the button. So I wanted to replace the battery. I googled how to, it said to pry the back off, which is what I figured, that was not easy at all!! But we finally got it off, found which battery to buy, bought the battery and installed it. For the last two days now, I've been trying to snap the back of the watch back on!! It will NOT snap back on!! I've tried everything!! I'm now giving up!! This really upsets me because I have enjoyed this watch for awhile now. I don't know if I just got a lemon or what, if you have this watch and have had the same issue please let me know.
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Marie
2.0 out of 5 stars Three issues
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2020
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I had high hopes for this watch, but three things caused me to return it. (1) It was very, very hard to pull the stem to its two settings in order to set the time and date. (2) The date area was too small, making it difficult to see the date. (3) The band was at least three links too big for me - my wrist is about 6 inches. Also, the band was uncomfortable; it didn't feel smooth. I realize that I could have had the band adjusted or replaced, and I would have, had it not been for the first two issues that I listed.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Third one I've owned, and this band has rough edges
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2020
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Yep, I wore out two of these and this is the third. Obviously, I love it. On my old watchs, the silver band that runs along the edges is rounded and smooth. On the band on this one, the edge is flat and rough and scratches my wrist. I may have to take it to the jewlers and have them switch the bands, when we're let out of lockdown that is. Disappointed.
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Viola Garrison
2.0 out of 5 stars Watch band detached on top of watch
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2019
Color: Gold-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
As soon as I unpacked the watch after it arrived today, I noticed that one side of the expansion band was detached where the number 12 is located. When I checked other reviews, I realized that I was not the only person who encountered the same problem with this watch. I was very disappointed because this was a present for a family member in Europe. I returned the watch back to Amazon the same day that I received it for a refund. I will be more thorough when I read reviews of products online next time.
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Judy McClarren
2.0 out of 5 stars Not Easy to read
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2021
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I had asked for a watch for a person with low vision--me. I can read the time sometimes, but it was certainly not as sharp contrast as the item pictured online. Also, there is no way in the world I could read the date. However, that is not a problem. I tried sending a photo, but it will not adhere to the page.
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KProuty
2.0 out of 5 stars Easy Reader -- Not
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2012
Color: Gold-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Jeezie Peezie, the whole of Amazon, I go searching for a large faced dial watch to give to my mother who has a hard time seeing. What the heck is wrong with product development in watches? (Or what the heck is wrong with search on Amazon?) I came up with this one, read the reviews, and thought I would give it a try. You can just about ONLY see this face when the light is on. Don't get me wrong, the light is great, but you shouldn't have to turn it on to clearly see the numbers. And the supposed date on the watch might as well be a spot of dust. Absolutely useless. Furthermore, the band is too restrictive, and doesn't come with extra links. It pinches. I want a band that she can put on herself with one hand. A normal watch band with the tiny clasp is too difficult to put on when you live alone and have a hard time seeing. This is the downside of buying online instead of going to a store and seeing the product. I never would have purchased this in a store. Producing a stylish watch for people with these basic features, that could even be ported to the younger set (think of not having to take your phone out at a night club), should be a no brainer! I'd buy four of them in different colors and styles!
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JH
2.0 out of 5 stars Beware for the band length!
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2016
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
TIMEX has been my favorite watch for probably 40 years. It has good quality and features for the price. However, the BAND length can be an issue, as it has now become for me. The band for this watch is listed as "standard" (whatever that means!) and it pinches my 6.76" circumference wrist. Other than the band length (which makes it unwearable for me) it would have been the watch to wear that I've been dedicated to over the last 40 years.
So - be careful when looking at TIMEX watches. They need to start stating the circumference of the entire watch (face and band) so you can determine if it will fit your wrist comfortably. Even the TIMEX website doesn't answer this question for me as of 6/3/2016.
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Sarah Hartman
2.0 out of 5 stars Timex Watch
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2020
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
This was actually the second time I had purchased this watch. This was a Christmas present for my mother in law. The first time I bought it in a department store for $32. Unfortunately this watch did not work so after looking at other department stores I decided to order it on Amazon. I paid $40 but was OK since I felt I could trust Amazon. The watch arrived in a few days and I took it right to my mother in law. I was embarrassed and disappointed when this watch did not work either. I took it to the local jewelry store and had them check it. The battery was dead. Fortunately they were able to replace the battery ($10) for me. I was finally able to give my mother in law her Christmas present.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Nice watch if you have a small wrist
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2020
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
My mother is average bone structure and weight. Her wrist circumference is slightly less than 7 inches. The band was tight and pinched her skin. She liked the look of the watch but the band was too small and uncomfortable. Disappointed. Will be sending it back.
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Maureen D.
2.0 out of 5 stars Cute but not for people with large or wide wrists.
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2015
Color: Gold-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
This watch looks great but is definitely for someone with a small wrist. It left quite an indent on my wrist when I took it off so will probably give it to a friend of mine. The packaging was very cheap and I had to destroy it to get the watch out of the weirdly cut and folded cardboard container. Face is smaller than it looks on the picture but can be seen by someone with some vision problems. There is also another piece of plastic that is around the stem which was a real pain to get off. You have to get it off to change the time and push the stem in so it will work. Make sure you have an exacto knife as that is what I had to use. Band does stretch (expand is the new word used) but not enough for a big boned person.
1.0 out of 5 stars Initially a Nice Watch, Except the Date
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2017
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Mom loves the watch, but the date is virtually unreadable. The rest of the watch is Easy Reader, but the date is so tiny, she has to use a magnifier to read it. And there are NO instructions as to how to set the date. I went online and found the manual (Googled the model number, "Timex Watch T2H3819J"), and the instructions for date set: "PULL crown to “middle” position and turn CLOCKWISE until correct day appears. If day does not change, pull crown to “out” position and turn CLOCKWISE or COUNTERCLOCKWISE through necessary number of 24 hour periods until correct day appears." These are instructions, actually, for any Timex watch, and they do little to help you figure out how to set only the date. Despite repeated efforts, the date still doesn't adjust correctly. It has to be manually adjusted each morning. Frustrating.
Now, as of 5/1/2018 (less than 5 months from purchase), when Mom clicks the Indiglo button, the light remains on and won't go off, so it is draining the battery. This is a MAJOR disapointment.
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Wolf Shadow
1.0 out of 5 stars Cheaply made
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2017
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
For nearly 50 years I have worn Timex watches and have been very happy. Until my last purchase that is. I bought an easy reader stretch band. And within 2 or three months the gold coloring began to come off. Now, one half the band and dial are either silver or black. I suspect most everyone has this problem, but they were so quick to give a good review, they didn't wear it long enough to see if problems occurred. Shame on you Timex for now making such an inferior product. Come back to America where products are made with integrity.
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Gini Johnson
1.0 out of 5 stars Watch Doesn't Keep Time. Stops Daily.
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2018
Color: Gold-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I have a very small wrist. This was reviewed as having an extremely small expansion band, one reviewer even saying it was small enough to fit a toilet paper roll. However, this band is larger in diameter than my previous one (I wish I had a photo of it -- I also got it at Amazon) and slips up my arm. Because the links are graduated in size, I don't know that it can be sized. I like the looks of this watch. The face is easy to read. HOWEVER, the watch has stopped each day without warning. I don't know how to send it back to exchange for one that works. Very dissatisfied.
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Ajax
1.0 out of 5 stars Trash!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2019
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Purchased this watch June 29, 2017; watch stopped December 2017, replaced battery still didn’t work, replaced another battery still didn’t work. Threw it in the trash!! Thought maybe it was an Amazon problem but since I had broken my arm and had surgery I couldn’t type or write. So later purchased same watch locally in April 2018; stopped working April 2019, replace battery still didn’t work replaced battery still didn’t work. Threw it in the trash!!!
Very, Very, Very disappointed with Timex!!!!!! - which years ago had been wonderful when I wore a watch all the time- so tried it again (since I haven’t worn a watch since 1975.)
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Horsedogcat
1.0 out of 5 stars Very Disappointed-Not For Small Wrists
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2022
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I have had several Timex Easy Reader Indiglo watches over 20 years and have never had a problem with the watch band not being easily adjustable. I damaged my previous Timex Easy Reader and simply wanted to replace it. The watch that arrived looked great, but was for a 7.5-inch wrist...my wrist is 6-inches. I downloaded the Timex manual which included instructions for adjusting several types of expansion bands, none of which was the band I received. Not only am I not willing to go to a jeweler and pay an additional $10-$20 to have it resized, I live in a town decimated by a wild fire and would have to drive a minimun of 1-hour each way to get to the nearest town with a jeweler and I don't want to expose myself to Covid. I can't return it because in my attempts to resize it I can't get the band together again and in addition if I were to return it I would have to make the same trip to the UPS office in the next town. Beware. Timex products aren't what they used to be...at least in this instance.
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Christine
1.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't Keep Time Well
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2015
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Great sleek design, but with a major flaw: it doesn't keep time well. I've had it for almost 2.5 months and have noticed that every few days, I have to reset the time to the correct time because this watch is a little too slow. It loses maybe 2 or 3 minutes in around a week. Having to keep track of the accuracy of time on this watch is a huge hassle and I'm really disappointed because I love the way it looks and the expansion band is the perfect size for me. Even though I love the design so much, if it cannot provide such a basic function as keep accurate time, I'm going to have to retire it and look for another watch. I will probably still get a timex watch because I've owned other timex watches that are great, but it's disappointing to know that I may have gotten a defective watch this time around.
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JR
1.0 out of 5 stars Not at all water resistant
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2019
Color: Gold-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I've had this watch for less than 4 months and while using a public restroom the water faucet sprayed sideways a bit and now my watch is filled with condensation. The sales description says "Water resistant to 99 feet (30 M): withstands rain and splashes of water." This is hardly the case - it couldn't handle a small amount of spray from a handwashing faucet. While washing my hands the watch never came in direct contact with the faucet, it was simply a small amount of sideways spray. I called the Timex customer service number and was told they'd repair it if I paid the $8 shipping fee. That's unexcusable for a water resistant watch that I've had for less than 4 months. My family won't buy Timex again.
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bdv book devotee
1.0 out of 5 stars Even Without a Beating, This just Stops Ticking
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2017
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
The watch I received was clearly defective when it stopped running on three different occasions in the first days that I owned it. I have returned it, and I will probably re-order it, hoping that the next one will not have the same problem. The face is large enough that it is easy to read, which was my purpose in buying this particular model. The expansion band was not as comfortable as I could have wished; it periodically pinches my skin although I would have said it was a good fit until that happened. I liked the Indiglo lighting.
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Sunny in Miami
1.0 out of 5 stars Not happy with item or packing. "New" watch obviously a return or old store display.
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2020
Color: Silver-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
Not happy. Rather than a new watch I received a store return or display watch. The watch box was old and torn. A new Timex has a protective snap-off ring around the watch stem so the watch will not run & use up the battery. Mine arrived running with no stem stopper. Also watch & a heavier item were packed in one too-large box with no protective styrofoam peanuts to keep items from bashing into each other.
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Kathleen
1.0 out of 5 stars Expansion band way too big
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2018
Color: Two-Tone/WhiteVerified Purchase
I received my watch today and unfortunately it is too big for my small wrist. I took it to a jeweler who wouldn’t remove links because doing so would damage the integrity of the band. I have to return it and get a bracelet style band that can be adjusted. My wrist is about 6.25inches.
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