Timex Ironman Men's Classic 38 mm Digital Watch

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Many of the buttons that perform an irreversible or potentially unwanted function (such as resetting the chrono or clearing workout data) require being held down for several seconds so you don't trigger them accidentally. The actual display is crisp, with a good dark contrast on the numerals and no clutter. Being function-rich, it certainly offers the wearer all the uses of any other digital watch at most price points. No, smart watches don’t count. Absolut wasserdicht im Schwimmtrainingsmodus, insbesondere bei meinen 1500 und 3000m Freistil, d.h. auch bei der Unterwasser-Zwischenzeitnahme (Lap/Split). Die Lebensdauer der Batterie hängt natürlich (neben dem Einsatzbereich und -Umfang) von Batteriequalität und Herstellungstag ab. - Nach meinen Erfahrungen hält die Batterie so ca. 4-6 Jahre.

In timer mode, you can see what time the timer was originally set for on another line below the countdown. Wegen des absolut günstigen Anschaffungspreises habe ich stets um ca. 2-3 Jahre versetzt zwei Timex, denn garantiert wasserdichte Batteriewechsel kosten beim Fachhändler fast soviel wie eine Neue. Diese Uhr ist für mich ideal weil: No connection to additional sensors. What you see is what you get. No expanding its capabilities to suit your training needs. It’s like buying a basic car model and realizing you can’t add any cool features later on. Personally, I am very thankful to Timex, since I’ve owned at least one Ironman for the past 30 years. Having been a runner through the 1990’s I can say on good authority that the Ironman line always delivers on its promise to be accurate, tough, legible, and easy to wear. Even though I’m no longer a runner, the Ironman still delivers every day.Absolutely, the Timex Ironman Classic 30 Full-Size is a breeze to use. I mean, it’s almost like they designed it with the non-tech-savvy in mind. You’re not going to get lost in a maze of menus or settings. It’s straightforward, no fuss. Perfect for those of you who just want to slap on a watch and go. But let’s be real, if you’re diving into the world of triathlons, this simplicity might feel a bit underwhelming in the long run. If the chronograph function wasn’t capable enough, you also get a 24-hour capacity countdown timer as well, mated to an audible alarm. Another “maximum utilization” by Timex. Speaking of the alarm, you can also program the alarm for daily, weekday and/or weekend frequency. The alarm is clear, but not too loud, shrill or cheap sounding. You also get a very capable 100-hour chronograph, I assume because of the limits of the numerals that can be displayed by the module. But it’s interesting to see Timex utilize as much time as they can squeeze out of this function. Though off-hand I can’t think of anything that needs to be timed precisely for more than 24 hours except perhaps a donated organ that is being transported to a very appreciative recipient. Now that I think of it, I wouldn’t be surprised if many doctors around the world wear an Ironman. I do know Dr. Anthony Fauci has worn one for years. If there was ever a person in recent memory to whom time has literally meant lives, it’s him.

But I needed the timer and lap counter for my job, and I have always wanted to do interval training to improve my speed and endurance while cycling. This watch had everything I needed and more. I was aware that Timex was a respected brand, and the T5E231 was the only watch in my price range with the ability to count 199 laps. The Timex Ironman Classic 30 falls on the cheaper end of the spectrum. It’s kind of like buying a budget car – it’ll get you from point A to point B, but don’t expect the luxury features. You’re paying for a basic, durable watch that tells time and does a little bit of lap counting. I think 7-segment numbers look ugly, and I prefer the ability to see the 'distance' between times visually that you get with an analog face.When turning night mode on, the Indiglo lingers for another few seconds after releasing the button. But when turning it off, the light extinguishes immediately! It should, since if you are turning night mode off, it's probably daytime and you don't need the Indiglo anymore. The AM and PM appear in the same place on the display; there is just one little segment that lights up to turn the P into an A.