I've had various incarnations of the Timex Ironman watches over the years. They take a beating and have great functionality. To me, this model has about the best practical value overall, being rather feature-laden without being overcomplicated. One distinct value of this watch over the "sleek" and similar models, is that it does NOT have an integrated band. Sure, integrated bands look cool, but if you wear the watch daily the band will start to break down after about a year and then you have to send it back to Timex for a new band. Not so with this watch. New users will have to take a little time to figure out the various functions of the watch, but once you get the idea, operation is very logical. The stopwatch is great for training, having more laps at your disposal than you're ever likely to need, multiple timers and alarms, and two time zones. These are also useful for training, but also just useful in general life (moreso than you'd think). In all, a solid choice for a digital sports watch, and an excellent value considering Amazon's prices. Highly recommended.

I've had it for only a couple of weeks - bought it at a certain nationwide store that has a crosshair symbol as the emblem - and then accidentally saw this page on Amazon, so I thought I'd review it.

It's very comfortable as another review said.
It looks great. At first, I was a little self conscious about wearing this big thing when I first got it home and tried it on, but come to think of it, it's not that much bigger than my Seiko diver's

I'd highly recommend it. Defintely happy with it, even though I won't be using most of the many features on it.

( But I'd sure like a watch with multiple timers one of these days. Even though I sometimes use the multiple Alarms on this thing, having multiple *timers* is way more useful to me, since I like to have a timer for 40 min for a lot of the things I cook, and another timer always set at 25 min to get the clothes in the washer, and then a couple of other timers always available for whatever comes up)

I've seen this watch in stores for $65. Bought it using my Amazon Prime for $43, free shipping, got it 2 days later. Its a great watch, especially the Flix system. It took me a short time to figure out the right way to flick my wrist to activate the light, but once I got it, it worked every single time. Besides the great features, its a good-looking watch also.

This is the forth watch I've bought for running since I began to need reading glasses for near objects, and its the only one that solved all the problems aged eyes cause a runner. The FLIX option is fantastic and worked without a hitch, and is easy to see at night. The buttons are easy to see and work, and become intuitive within an hour of strapping the watch on, even while running. Its even fairly attractive, as digital watches go. Most important is that the numbers are large, clear, and easy to read even when running through the desert -- as an aside, if you ever get shin splints try offroad running, especially in deep sand: its easier on your legs, more effective as cardiovascular excercise and much more interesting. My only complaint (and its a small one) is that a digital compass would have been a nice addition for offroad runners, but I was able to fix that with a Suunto Clipper L Micro Compass (Luminous Bezel). Other than that this watch would get a five star rating, so if you run on the street, buy it.

This watch replaced a G-shock as my primary workout and everyday watch. I bought it primarily because I am now doing mostly interval workouts, both for running and in the gym, and wanted an audible indicator so I did not have to keep checking my watch.
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br /PROS:
br /Decent-looking watch, except for the BOLD white-wall lettering on the band, but a Sharpie takes care of that. Numbers easy to see, controls easy to figure out and manipulate. Rubber strap does not absorb sweat or grab wrist hairs. FLIX feature very handy for night work, not overly bright. Light-weight, lower profile than typical G-shock.
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br /1. Weak chime - hard to hear over any noise.
br /The roads I'm running are reasonably quiet, aside from the occasional UH-60 helo flying over or diesel honey-truck going by, so most of the time I can hear the multi-tone chime signaling end-of-interval, but have missed it when a vehicle is passing by. Fugedaboudit if you're in a typical loud gym with music, cardio machines, TVs, and the grunters and plate-slammers, or your own mp3 player, Creative Zen Stone Plus 2 GB MP3 Player (Black).
br /2. Will NOT work for Tabata Intervals of 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest, repeat 8 times. I set INT 1 at 20 seconds, INT 2 at 10 seconds (REPEAT at end), then DONE. At end of first 20 sec interval the watch gives only the faintest "pip" before going into interval 2 - practically impossible to hear if you're involved in any intense cardio exercise. After a little experimenting I discovered that if the second interval is set below 15 seconds you'll only get that 'pip,' otherwise you get a more noticeable "ditty-dee, ditty-dee" signaling the start of interval 2. DOES give a very noticeable 10-second chime at end of interval 2 as it recycles to 1 and repeats.
br /3. Menu lag time. There's an annoying 3-4 second lag when switching to the CHRONO mode before you can press START. Does not seem to affect other modes. I'm impatient, and switching between CHRONO and INTERVAL modes while working out or running should not cost me time.
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br /I might buy this again for a running watch, but for my primary workouts (RossTraining.com) I now use the awesome $20 Gymboss Interval Timer clipped to the band of my Ironman watch, set to VIBRATE 1-second between intervals. GYMBOSS does Tabatas perfectly! Train Hard!

This is a great sports watch that is easy and intuitive to use. The interface is such that I picked up this watch and within a few minutes had figured out nearly all of the functionality. This watch has five clocks, a single shot timer, an interval timer with nine slots, a 100-lap/split chronograph and multiple alarms. The interval timer is a very nice feature and is excellent for timed interval workouts (i.e. 1 minute effort, two minutes rest, etc.) The chronograph works simultaneously with the timers, so that is nice. The face has large, easily visible characters and the FLIX system is very nice - you can turn on the Indiglo light with just a flick of the wrist.

The only minor nitpick I have (and this may be my failing) is that I can't figure out how to change which of the five clocks is shown by default - it always seems to show clock 1 and pressing the split button cycles you through the clocks. Really this is only a problem if you travel between different time zones a lot.

Overall, this watch exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend it.

Graduated from the original Ironman Flix- the size and illumination of the numbers work much better- functions are all about the same as the older model but easier to navigate. The only complaint is that the band is a little ornery (some extra notch that secures the band also makes it harder to get off- probably could cut it off) but overall very nice upgrade.

Timex has improved the FLIX Ironman watch over the previous version. One lap button helps (I always stopped the timer when I tried to do the laps), and the larger numbers help also. The band is better, and the Indiglo numerals are easier to read at night. Nice job.

I ordered this watch to replace the Timex digital that I had been wearing to work for more than 5 years that suddenly quit. This watch looked to be the closest match. The new watch came very quickly and was easy to set up. I really like the FLIX feature, it lets the back light come on just by flicking your wrist. I have used the timer function and it also was easy to set up and use. If you want a simple to use watch with nice features, this is a good one.

This watch does everything! It has five alarms, a timer, a chronograph, etc. It's also very comfortable. The watch is very durable and I like the quality for the money.

It is heavy duty, and it is easy to read with big lettering and it will fit people with a large wrist such as mine.

I read other people's reviews before buying my Timex and as in all things in life, everyone has their opinion. One of the things I found preposterous were the comments about the band. It's designed to be secure on your wrist. The fact that the small loop kind of "locks" in the strap is a good thing. Some people complained that it was too hard to undo. I do it everyday with one hand and could do so blindfolded. If you can't get the strap undone without breaking a sweat, one handed or two, I would suggest you never leave the house because you are uncoordinated to the point of being dangerous. The large numerals on the face have also been criticized which is also a mystery to me. It simply makes reading the pertinent data easy and fast with no guess work and with a quick look. I also like the fact that it is so light that I'm not even aware of wearing it which is very good in a a sports watch. The ONLY negative I have is that you have to hit the "Stop" button twice when in interval mode and the time you want to stop on corresponds to the interval itself. Not a big deal. I hit the stop button twice in succession. It's a fine product that does what it's supposed to.

I have owned the previous model of the watch for over 6 years and it is still my main training watch. The reason is that it is simply the best training watch out there right now. The FLIX system, which allows you to turn on the back light with a flick of the wrist, is invaluable when I am riding a bike or running at night.

The 100 lap memory lends itself perfectly to interval training (say if you are sprinting 100 m, resting for 30 secs and running again). In addition, the watch offers an interval countdown that lets you set multiple countdowns, which can be set to repeat (useful for timed sets, e.g., jump rope for 1 min, rest for 1 min, repeat 5 times). In addition, the watch has dual time and 5 alarms (I mostly use them as birthday reminders). Also, the watch has held up to biking, running, swimming, white water rafting, and the toughest test, two three year old boys tinkering with it :-).

Lastly, the newer version (featured here), has a bigger display than my earlier model. Also, if you are looking to buy a watch to help you train better, the Timex IRONMAN Triathlon Data Link Watch T53722 is be a worthy competitor.

The display is pronounced and function keys are easily accessible. Indiglo works excellent. The only concern I have is that the watch dial is big, 45mm diameter and 12mm width.

The housing for my original Casio from 25 years ago finally disintegrated and I went out seeking a sport/casual replacement. I love this watch. So far, I've only set the time on the watch and haven't used the timer or alarm features, but after a quick glance at the manual TIME 1 was set and another longer look, TIME 2 was set to another time zone for a vacation to the other coast. The big digits are great, but the thing I like the most is the weight; it's light, comfortable and seems well made. Will I get two and a half decades of use out of this? I dunno, but at this point, it gets 5 stars from me!

I've got some pretty nice watches. I have to admit that this Timex Ironman is probably one of my favorites because it has everything I need on the main screen. It has the time, day, date, and is all very large and readable. The indiglo is great, like on other Timex watches. I really like the band...it looks like if it ever had an issue, it could be replaced if necessary. The start/stop button is large and easy to push without having to look around for the button. The 5 alarms will keep you on time. I'm very tough on watches and this one appears to be holding up very well.
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br /Bottom line is that it is a superb watch. You can't go wrong buying this watch!

This was shipped to me in Iraq. Fast shipping!! The watch is durable and has held up well with my job, I require a rugged product. The numbers are large and easy to read even with a helmet and glasses on at a split-second time. It is easy to use and love the dual-time function. Great watch, good price.

This is a great watch! Large easy-to-read face. Mutiple timers and alarms. Definitely worth it.

Excellent watch. Large digits for an aging baby boomer. Easy readability with Indiglo. The Flix feature is a bit balky.

I've been wearing a Timex Ironman watch for the last 20 years. Each time one wears out, I replace it with another. I've owned G-Shocks, expensive dive watches (Rolex and others) and more. The Ironman is a very versatile and reliable watch. This model incorporates some new features that are a nice improvement over my last one. The new Indiglo system causes the numbers to illuminate, instead of a lighted background with dark numbers. This makes reading it in low light much easier. The new model also has a dual timezone feature that is easily toggled by pushing the large start/split button. It also features 5 different alarm times, a useful feature if you have several critical events throughout the day. As a dive watch it functions perfectly well, although I recommend one of the velcro straps to give you more length to wrap it around a wetsuit and a single strap design will keep your watch on even if you lose one pin. For such an inexpensive item, it's a great piece of gear.

I bought this solely as a running watch, and I've been really pleased so far. It's a little big for my taste to just wear around as a casual timepiece, though I might do so on occasion anyway.

It's apparent this watch was designed for activity. The strap feels solid, and it stays in place on a sweaty wrist. There's a handy strap lock to keep the slider from moving, which is a small but thoughtful detail. I appreciate the large numbers for easy quick glances, and the start/split button is ideally placed for quick access. I also notice the buttons require just enough pressure (and are placed high enough) that you won't activate them by accident.

Having a 100-lap memory may seem like overkill, but it's actually quite useful. You can store individual workouts by date, and you can freely track splits by whatever increment you want over many miles.

The Flix feature is nifty and works as advertised. I've seen the complaints of battery life, so that's my only worry going forward. Regardless, this is a great exercise watch.

I have a Timex Ironman Traithlon Sleek 50/100 (T54281) that lives up to its name--sleek. My partner needed a new watch, so I ordered this one so we wouldn't have the same watch. When it arrived, I was a bit surprised at how big it is compared to the Sleek 50/100, and when he put it on, it was just too big for him (he's only 5'7" and I'm 6'0"), so I gave him my watch and kept this one. It took me a while to get used to the size of it, but I've grown accustomed to it. Aesthetically, I still like the Sleep 50/100 better, but functionally, I like it as much as I've liked any of my previous Ironman watches.

One thing I noticed about the Sleek watch that I hadn't noticed on previous Ironman watches is that it is very easy to change modes when you bend your hand back like you might when lifting weights. Even though the size surprised me, one reason I ordered it was that I thought its bulkiness and protective protrusions around the mode button might keep it from changing mode when working out. They don't. Wear it while pressing a few pounds, and you will most likely change it from from one mode to another.

I only gave it four stars because the FLIX function requires you to really shake your arm to make the INDIGLO light up. It's easier to just press the INDIGLO button with your other hand--assuming you have one and it is free. :) If money is important to you, I'd recommend the cheaper non-FLIX versions. Otherwise, this watch is a great buy for anyone who likes Ironman watches, wants to save a little money over purchasing one in a sporting goods store, and doesn't mind wildly shaking your arm to invoke the FLIX function.

I received the watch very quickly considering that I live in Hawaii.

The watch itself is beautiful without being flashy. It's easy to use, very intuitive.

I wanted a light sport watch that I can wear all day. I wanted a large display and at least 100 M water resistance. I also wanted a countdown timer and forward and reverse setting buttons. This watch has all of these features and it is very comfortable to wear. I haven't had a chance to run with it yet, but I can tell this will make a good running watch. The indiglo feature is very high tech and cool looking. The strap looks nice and it doesn't have that Timex Triathlon symbol that I was never a big fan of (it's on the strap holder very discreetly).

I am very pleased with this purchase!

This watch is extremely easy to learn and use. I have never owned a Timex Ironman Triathalon watch before, but I bought one because it had good reviews, and so far I am very impressed. It has a very large display screen witch helps you read the time while running, biking or swimming. I definetly would recommend this watch to anyone.

this watch works well for interval workouts ,easy to program ,large numbers are easy to see even in the dark, great for Galloway type training

I'm fairly happy with this watch. I'd just like to point out a few things that I wish I had been aware of before I purchased it.
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br /The alarm is nearly useless. Unless you are in a location with ZERO ambient sound, you most likely will not hear this unless you have the watch pressed to your head. It is that quiet of an alarm.
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br /The Indiglo feature is not the glowing face I would have preferred but instead the numerals glow green and the clock face has a faint glow to it. Only takes a little getting used to, but it isn't possible to use this watch as an impromptu flashlight to search for things in the dark. Also, during twilight hours, the time is near impossible to read in either unlit mode or with the indiglo activated.
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br /The watch band is really weird. It seems to be sized for a childs wrist. Even though it is long enough, it wants to pinch your wrist tightly. This is sort of hard to explain, but for example, where a regular watch and band would lay flat if you were to take it off and lay it on a table, this one will not since it has been designed in such a way that the band leaves the body of the watch at an extreme angle from the plane of the watch. This makes it sometimes difficult to view the watch without really twisting your entire arm to get it onto a parallel plane as your eyes.
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br /otherwise, i'm happy with this watch, and it was cheap.

My husband is VERY picky about the watches he uses to time his swim laps. The lap button has to be just-so, the right size in the right location. This watch fits the bill perfectly, and he can time 100 laps, splits for interval training, and everything else he wants to keep statistics on. Looks good, too!

I have owned several timex ironman watches over the years. Loved 'em all. I don't if amazon sent me one with an almost dead battery, or if it's a flaw in the watch. However, when punching through the modes, everything is REALLY SLOW. If I go to alarm, I have to wait a few seconds for it to appear, then wait a few more when I choose to modify it. Not quick an easy like my other ironmans. Great features though, if it wasn't for this annoying delay, 5 stars easy.
So I don't know to blame amazon or timex for this. Either way, it is a problem that dropped the score for me.

Great watch...bigger numbers and easier to see. has all the features!

Well...I did a lot of research before purchasing this watch. I was replacing one of their "shock" models that I purchased about 4 years ago. It has a lot of the function of the "shock" model....but the feature I like the best is that it has 5 alarms that can be set for weekdays, weekend, or for specific days of the week. The FLIX mode is cool too, but must be set each day. It automatically goes off. I had looked at more expensive watches, but liked the quality and durability of TIMEX. Besides, my wife would rather I spend the difference on her :-)

All the functions i need but loses about 1 second every 3 days from atomic time. no biggie.

I'm an RN in intensive care and wear this watch to work about 40-60 hours per week. I love it! I've had it 3 months and it's been very sturdy, no scratches or dings yet. The face is simple, easy to read, and thorough. The band has a tab that keeps excess from flopping around. I like having the option of a 24H viewing format. It has held up to my 50 times per day handwashing. I am thin and have smaller arms than the larger average male and was afraid the face would be too large, but it isn't at all. It's not small however either. You can lose the intructions if you want because the functions are very easy to read. Changing the time and date when needed can be figured out easily without having to keep the booklet for the rest of your life. Great watch for the price!

The face on this watch is bigger than it looks. If you have difficulty reading smaller numbers, I recommend this watch. If you are tired of people asking you what time it is, this watch is great because anyone within a few feet of you can already see the time =)

I have ZERO complaint about the watch. I replaced my 30 lap timex with this one since Marathons in Japan are in KM, so I needed something with over 30 lap max.
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br /My deployment in Iraq ended up cracking the band and I couldn't find an exact duplicate of the rubber wristband...i had to settle for a nylon/velcro band...and I still had to alter it a bit for it fit in there right.
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br /Even with my Polar heartrate monitor watch, I still like this one for its simplicity for Timing and alarms. Not sure what someone would need more than this if you aren't monitor your heart rate or speed...the watch is perfect for the basic needs.
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br /5 Stars if exact replacement bands were available in stores.

I have been wearing Ironman watches for running for years. You can't go wrong with the big, easy to read dispaly on this watch and the Flix technology is great for early morning joggers like me.

I was pleased to see the durability built into this watch. Heavy plastic band w/ very heavy buckle. This will take some punishment if you work with your hands- eg- hammering arm movement. The face is large in size and easy to read while running or to quick glance at. Nice feature is the indiglo light which remains on for a few seconds so you don't have to maintain pressing the button. Timer and dual time periods are nice to have since I'm back and forth w/ 2 time zones.
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br /I really like this watch.

I bought this watch about two months ago and have really enjoyed using it. It is a good looking watch and provides a ton of functionality. It's been great for my triathlon training as well as everyday use at home and work. All of the functions work as expected and it is relatively easy to configure and use. I also really like the large display as it makes it easy to view the time at a glance.

This watch meets my running needs perfectly. The multiple interval timers (I use 2, but there are 9) is exactly what I needed. The chronograph mode makes it trivial to simultaneously see the "split" time and the total time.
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br /Definitely recommend.

This is my 3rd Ironman watch, and by far the best. For swimmers, the lap button is raised and easy to find and push while underwater, and the extra large numerals make it easy to read. Also, the band is much improved.

I gave the watch as a gift to my son at Christmas. He is a jogger and told me this is the watch he would have bought himself. The problem was that the watch came with a dead battery. It was very disappointing to give a gift and then have the reciever go out and buy a battery so the gift will work.

Simple to use for just about anybody. Looks okay, but the belt looks and feels too toyish. However, if you are looking for an inexpensive digital watch with no non-sense functions that'd last a long time, I think this watch will serve you well.

The watch works well, is easy to read, and easy to use during a triathlon.

I've been wearing Timex Ironmen watches for the past 10 years and this is a great one. I wear it every day and get a new one about every 18 months, since the band always is the first thing to go on the watch. For the price, I prefer to buy a new watch than to replace the band.

This watch has come in quite handy for me since I teach Physical Education.
I am able to time my children during time trials. I like the recall feature very much.
I had purchased another similar model last year, the strap did not last too long and the battery either. This one seems a lot better. Waiting to see how long it lasts.

I bought this watch specifically because I believed it could be set to beep at 1 minute intervals for interval training while running. I still haven't figured out how to set it for interval training. I think it can do it, but frankly, the instructions are complex and ambiguous. Another thing - I can't get the FLIX feature to work. It's supposed to illuminate at the flick of a wrist, but it won't do it for me. Probably operator error again. Other than that, it looks good, feels good on my wrist, and I never worry about it.

Great watch. I use it to officiate football games. It's light and doesn't move around on your wrist. The indigo option is great at night.

Timex Men's Ironman Triathlon 100-Lap FLIX System Watch #T5E231 is the best watch I have ever had. The face is the largest I have seen. It is easy to read in reduced light conditions. In a run with multiple laps it not only gives the time at each lap but also the average of each lap and the quickest split. I would buy another. Delivery was prompt.

Much better price than at Target and no hassle (Target only had displayed and running item of uncertain battery usage and bad sales support). However, there was no choices on colors (only black offered).

I really like how easy this watch is to set. I have used it several times for swimming and during a triathlon event and it works very well.

Happy with the watch. Large display and functions I can definitely utilize in my swimming days to help me count laps. Two time zones. Like always Amazon excels at customer satisfaction and Timex as most of us know is a dependable watch. I like the size of the digits, I just do. 4 Stars for the Timex Men's Ironman Triathlon 100-Lap FLIX System Watch # T5E231.

I used a timex Ironman watch years ago. I needed an inexpensive daily watch with an alarm. I compared some Ironman watches. This particular watch seems little bulky. Yet, it is light. It has so many features. I like having so many alarms.(5).I also use timer a lot. It keeps the last timer used in its memory, which is great.
br /You need to read the manual to figure chronometer out. It is little complicated, but you get used to it.
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br /It is pretty accurate. The watch is one to two seconds slow every week. It is very easy to adjust it. I have an atomic watch at home. Usually, twice a month I correct the time.
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br /I recommend this watch.

The watch is great. I bought it for my husband and he really liked it. One thing he raved about is how it fit.

I've been using this watch for about a year now, including three marathons (Cleveland, San Francisco NYC), and it has worked flawlessly.
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br /The functions make sense and are easy to use. The display is large, clear and the Timex Indiglo (TM) really does work wonders. For whatever points this loses to style - the watch is tough - it's designed to be worn and ran.
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br /The 'flix' light activation is more useful than I expected, and very well implemented. It lights up when you want it to and only when you want it to. My only complaint here is that you can't just activate that feature continuously or at least for a certain hour range (e.g.: 7PM to 7AM). Although activating it isn't difficult - just hold a button for a few seconds.....just being lazy.
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br /The only other 'complaint' I have is that I have never been able to delete a single lap. If you hit the 'split' button at the end of a run rather then 'stop', then it throws off the average best lap. The watch PROBABLY has a means to delete a single lap, but I lost the instructions long ago and have never figured out how. Overall though, the interface is well designed and works great, just remember to hit 'stop'.

Just bought this watch recently and I have to say I am very impressed with the performance and satisfied with the price. I love to use this watch for interval workouts for running or even boxing. You can set different time limits for different intervals and keep you working hard without glancing up at the clock. Nice and easy to read numbers and the indiglo is nice. Only thing I would improve is the to make the alarm beep/interval beep louder.

My husband LOVES the Timex watch! He swims and runs so the watch is perfect for him. He even put his Bulova aside and has been wearing the Timex, since I gave it to him for his b-day in mid-December. A+++!

Wow. Excellent watch; Does exactly what I need. As a referee I use this as a backup to the official time and it works great. Thanks

This is my 3rd or 4th Timex "Ironman"
br /Good value, easy to setup, easy to read.
br /The watch has more functions than most people would care to use.
br /The night display is good. The flix feature works, but I can just as
br /easily press the button, porbably out of habit.
br /I wear this mostly for work, at the gym, outdoors.
br /Bang for buck you cant go wrong.

This watch is much larger than I expected it to be. It's not unusable, but certainly bulkier than I am used to. Keep this in mind if you have relatively thin wrists.
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br /I haven't had any success in getting the FLIX feature to work, regardless of what I've tried. You need to have it in night mode according to the manual, and after doing so I've flicked the watch in every possible manner and still haven't see the light turn on.

I've had this watch for three months now. The reason I chose this model is because it has 5 alarms. And I use them all, so stop laughing (my boyfriend did).
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br /I also like that it has a timer in addition to the chronograph feature, I use the timer. My old watch didn't have a timer and it was frustrating.
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br /There are two annoying things about the watch (I would really like to give this four and a half stars, but unfortunately it's scored in whole star increments):
br /1) The start/split button is not in a good location, if you hold it down it switches between time 1 and time 2. It often accidentally flips between times - I wear the watch on the underside of my wrist, so the button often rests on stuff. I've freaked out a couple of times since I have it in different time zones, and then realized that the times had flipped on me.
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br /2) I just removed the bands today to clean them since they're getting a bit yucky from exposure to water. And I can't get one of them back on! Fortunately the springs don't fly across the room as in past experience, but the buckle-side band is proving tough to reattach.
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br /With the exception of #2 I really love this watch, and I will like it much more when I get that stupid band back on.
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The correct case diameter is 46mm, not 40mm. It is the same size as the T5E261 and the T5E241. I've told Amazon to fix it but I'm not sure if/when they will do so.

This is the second Timex Ironman watch - I had the other one for about two years and part of the band broke. This one is just like the other one and I love this watch very functional.
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The product was delivered on time. It was exactly what I was looking for. The display is quite big-as can be seen in the picture itself. It serves my purpose of buying this watch quite well- I HAVE to wear this to the gym now!!! Great product, great seller. Would definitely suggest this seller!! Looking forward to buy more stuff from this seller!!!

REALLY LIKE THIS WATCH. SIMPLE TO USE EASY TO READ OBVIOUS QUALITY

Just got this watch and its now back in the box to be driven to the post office for return. The display is defective. The middle horizontal lines for the main display and the hundreds display is missing. In other words 8's look like 0's, 3's look like backward C's etc. OK so its defective, it happens, but what causes me to write the review is I don't see the slight darkening where the horizontal lines should be. I can see in the LCD the circuit traces that make all the lines that do display but no ciruit traces for the missing horizontal lines. Clearly, I could be wrong but this doesn't seem like an instance of a wirebond breaking on my paticular watch, it seems like they printed the LCD wrong. If that's true they might have made thousands with this defect.

Good easy to use features.Seems to be more intuitive friendly than past watches.Buttons seem easier to push.
br /I wish it was somewaht smaller as it seems to overpower my wrist.The plus side is that the display is easily visible

I've owned Dozens of Digital watches over the years. This is one of the best. Pros: LARGE DISPLAY, easy to navigate, dual clocks, multiple alarms, ability to adjust settings with + or -, not just ahead.
br /Cons: hard to take band off, Timex started to use a tab on the end of the strap, so that the band doesn't slide around, makes it too hard to remove watch, also, the INDIGLO light up the numbers, not the whole display, I suspect to save battery power, it is hard to see in muted light.
br /The new FLIX feature is nice. When turned on, you just need to give a "flick of the wrst" and the indiglo lights up for 5 seconds. Handy when you can't use both hands.
br /With all the ALARMS that you can set (up to 5) I wish they would go up to 7, that way you can do one per day of the week.

Odd gas bubble sometimes shows up at bottom of display. Features are not completely intuitive, but if you need a count-down timer this watch is nice.

The amount of force required for Flix to function is way too high so Flix is almost useless to me.

A great watch which affords checking the progress of my runs in darkness using only one hand - no other watch (to my knowledge) delivers this feature.
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br /I also use it to monitor my swimming performance in open (salt water). My fourth Flix since 2001.
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br /Eric E. Clarke
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br /To Timex: Can you put the Flix feature in your GPS watches as well?

All is good, except for the alarm tone. It's just to weak for my old ears, and yes, I don't hear well. I can't hear the alarm unless paying direct attention to it. Otherwise, the watch seem just fine. I like the large numbers because, like my old ears, my eyes are just as old.

Too bad I didn't keep my receipts.
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br /This watch has buttons: recall, indiglo, stop, mode, and start/split.
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br /But the most important button is mode. That's what controls whether you see or adjust your time, chronograph, alarms, etc.
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br /For no apparent reason, my mode key "froze". (Trust me, there was no abuse on my part.) The mode key can normally be pushed, but I would certainly need to be an "ironman" to push this button in so that I can use it.
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br /The reviews for this watch were great, I guess I got the bad one. Just keep your receipts.

This watch is awesome - does everything as advertised. Light weight - you don't even know you have a watch on. The display for the time is HUGE. haven't really had a need to use the flick feature yet, but it seems to work well.
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br /Only minor beef with the watch is the strap - the loop that holds the end of the strap has a small tab in it, designed to catch one of the band strap holes. That works, but it can be a pain in the backside to get the strap off. I suppose I could cut that tab off with a sharp knife if I wanted to.

I have owned this watch for several years now and could not be happier with it. It is no longer my everyday go-to-work watch, but I do wear it fairly often for running, hiking, biking and other outdoor activities. I replaced the original stiff plastic band with a "Timex Expedition" Velcro fastwrap band for greater comfort and easier tightening/loosening ability. With the Velcro band cinched up, the watch fits snugly and comfortably and I barely know it's there while running, etc. Setting the time and alarms is extremely easy and user-friendly, given the large, clearly labeled and easy to push buttons, and the helpful on-screen directions such as "next" and "done" that appear over each applicable button. Unlike some other reviewers, I have no problem with the relatively subtle Indiglo light. Using the backlight, it has never been difficult for me to make out the time in dark or dusky situations, and since I don't rely on the watch to illuminate dark hallways, etc., I think the light is more than adequate.

I like this watch. I was looking for an everyday and running/swimming watch and it has passed the first week fine. I am mostly writting this review to let you know that the watch only weighs 1.6 ounces, not the 16 that scared me away until I went and saw it in the store. Also, the depth is 100m, and not 50m as listed. Not good errors for sales if you ask me.

I put down the Rolex, too heavy, clunky and common place and put on the Ironman, the best watch ever, big screen so it's easy to read, has a light and stop watch for timing runs. It is not big and bulky like the Casio G-shock but instead is trim and fits neatly under a shirt cuff. Never take it off. Lastly, it's color's are discrete, so it looks great with a suit and tie.

My boyfriend found this watch at a retail store & put it on his Christmas list. I purchased it at Amazon at a much better price. This was a replacement watch for an old Timex watch. My boyfriend says he loves this watch - no complaints at all. He says the buttons are easier to push than those on his old watch & he especially likes the large, easy to read display.

The watch provides exactly what I wanted. Had I known that there was a less complex version I might have ordered it. If you want digital time and simplicity, this is your watch.

Very nice watch, but have only had it for a week now. Last Timex the button got stuck, but after a few months of abuse and it was the cheapest one at the BX. This one seems alot nicer and hopefully will put up with the dust storms we get here.

Great watch - only negative is a stiff band and low night light. It is easy to use!

I had an old Ironman that died after 4 years. This one is even better.

dK

I wore this watch for around two years. The buttons will eventually stick and one even stuck permanently. At that point pushing any one of the buttons would cause the watch to reset. This was the third Ironman I've owned since 1996 and two of the three were complete junk. Timex's newest Ironman looks like a cool watch, but I want something more durable.

So far so good. Came on time, considering I am in Iraq. Works great, no problems.

The watch band was too small for my wrist. I returned the item. No other problems.

I received my Timex T5E231 watch yesterday and I, absolutely, love it. It has a nice style and very easy to set. I will use it for the first time on Monday, Oct. 2, 2006 when I start my running regimen. My goal is to lose 60lbs in 3 months and this watch will help me to achieve that goal by allowing me to train properly.

I can't recommend it enough.

I'm writing this review on behalf of my friend Sarah who has owned the watch for 1 year. The watch is ballin', the watch tells time like it should. The numbers are crisp and clean.

I do not endorse this review.