Timex Weekender Chronograph 40 mm Watch

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The most enchanting part of the Weekender is its insanely reasonable pricing. It's one of the most affordable watches out there. Its affordability is one of the reasons behind writing this timex weekender review. The weekender is a well-crafted watch that is trustworthy enough and there are barely any defects to notice. On a steel case, it has an extremely clean brass rounded bezel. Same goes for the Timex Weekender’s mineral glass crystal. It sits flat and flush, befitting the watch’s thin, minimalist geometry. The glass will live to the first battery change without a scratch, but show a beating if delivered. I love the Timex Weekender, Camper, and Easy Reader watches. Understated and versatile. I see articles about “one” or “two” watch collections, but a field watch from Timex or Seiko with three to six different Nato straps is the “true” one watch collection, and shabby chic at its finest.

Actually solved my own problem. Decided to play with it a little more at the store and realized that the chronograph just needed to be recalibrated. After doing so, it worked perfectly and I decided to buy it. Reply Wheat husk strap - The comfort and look of a traditional resin strap but crafted with a bio-based wheat fibre creating a smaller carbon footprint. But things have changed. There are smaller chronographs that are ideal for thinner wrists or guys who just prefer something a bit more moderately sized. I don’t see it holding up well in more active or dangerous situations, and while Timex says it has 30m/98ft worth of water resistance, I don’t think I’d take it for a swim either. Strap and Clasp The variant of the Weekender that I bought was a 38mm dial. The size of the dial felt very decent and comfortable to me. This was suitable enough to fit on any man's average-sized wrist without becoming overbearing.The quartz chronograph movement Timex uses is called the W92. It’s a fairly simple and robust movement that powers millions of watches sold all over the world. It is not exclusive to the Weekender Chronograph. It also powers the Expedition Chronograph and many other Timex chronograph models. This was a key factor in choosing many of the timepieces featured later in this article, so look for timing bezels, tachymeters, and slide rules to help shrink your chronograph. Case Size Matters At a comfortable 39 millimeters (plus an iconic tachymeter bezel), it’s ideal for guys who love the heritage of the famous watch but don’t have the wrists for the real thing. I love me some inexpensive watches, but the 30M “water resistance” is a deal breaker for me. I just don’t trust it, even for hand washing. Looking for a chronograph timepiece that’s suitable for smaller wrists? We’ve rounded up the best options to choose from.

Simply wind the watch until you feel resistance on the crown—a motion best done at the same time each day—and enjoy a vintage-inspired appeal that has stood the test of time. Okay, that’s not true. Sure, most chronographs are naturally large, as they typically contain complex movements, and their dials need to display a lot of information.

Keep that in mind so you aren’t turning your nose up at a perfectly good quartz-powered chronograph that would fit your wrist perfectly. Strap Width Nearly impossible to scratch, the sapphire crystal lens is as hard and clear as a gemstone. There are only a few materials known to the world that can scratch it.

The chronograph version of the Weekender is also available which mainly features three extra sub-dials for more time accuracy. It also has a date window which is quite handy. But I personally like the non-Chrono version for its unassuming design. To be completely honest, the Weekender is an affordable quartz timepiece with a simple design that is quite perfect for casual wear. It has a minimalist design language, quite shiny appearance, and changeable straps that help to create a wide variety. The reason for this is that creating a mechanical or automatic chronograph movement that’s small and thin enough to fit in a smaller watch is very expensive, meaning only some of the most streamlined or luxurious brands can afford to do it. The brown leather strap looks and feels good when worn. However, it is thin leather and begins to show wear almost immediately. I doubt it will last longer than a couple of years of regular wear. After all, not everyone can pull off the “bling” of a 48-millimeter Breitling. Here are some simple tips for choosing a chronograph for a small wrist: Timing Bezels Are Your Friend

I bought my Weekender most probably 3 years ago and thought that maybe it wouldn't last that long and I gotta buy another watch for rough use very soon. But surprisingly till now, it has been able to keep up with my rough use with just having some minor scratch in it. The more interesting fact is, I haven't even had to change the battery even once! Unlike some watches – where my dinky wrist (6.5″) takes the tightest hole (watch it!) – the Timex Weekender is a unisex watch with about an inch of adjustment on either side of my wrist. The webbing is firm and substantial without being stiff or bulky. The holes aren’t stretching or fraying yet, so mission accomplished. Very little information can be found about it when searching online. I was only able to find the user manual and not much else.