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Timex Ironman Classic 30 Full Size Watch
Last Updated: December 18, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.7
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/10
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999
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Review Analysis - 950 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Comfort
105wear, wearing, watch, strap, wrists
+85%
-15%
" ... With this on your wrist you know if you're on time or if you need to speed up. ... "
" ... He wears it everyday and loves it. ... "
" ... It's held up amazingly. ... "
" ... I do like the face and it is lightweight and fits beneath my sleeve cuff. ... "
" ... I have used these for the past 15 years and I wear it at all times. ... "
" ... EASY to read, use and for people with smaller wrists like myself it looks great. ... "
" ... Simple to use, light weight and comfortable ... "
" ... The watch is great but looked so much bigger in the pic, I probably won’t wear it much but the watch is great and the band is super.it was very easy to program and the price was fine. ... "
Ease of Use
96easy to read, watch, easy, easy to set, difficult
+83%
-17%
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to read in the day. ... Also easy to use features. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Light and easy to set. ... "
" ... Easy to use countdown timer. ... "
" ... The face is easy to read. ... "
" ... Otherwise great and simple to use ... "
" ... Easy to use and tough. ... "
Band
92watch, wrist, strap, timex, watches
+66%
-34%
" ... Yes, the bands are not really replaceable and breaks after a few years, but for the price, watch/battery longevity, and functionality, I can live with that. ... I do like this blue/grey color better than the silver/grey I had before - oddly enough, more muted look on wrist. ... "
" ... Excellent velcro strap. ... "
" ... I've been wearing these Timex Men's Ironman watches for over a decade now. ... "
" ... I really like how the watch strap end stays in place under the band. ... "
" ... This is my 5th Timex Ironman Tri, the first with the smaller face. ... "
" ... s small wrist ... "
" ... I had basically the same watch from timex for about 11 years and the band finally gave up the ghost. ... "
" ... #2 still works after 10 years, but it's pretty banged up and the band is shot so I picked up a new one. ... "
Product Reliability
83last, watch, months, lasted, stopped working
+77%
-23%
" ... I’ve had it for a few weeks now and no problems so far. ... "
" ... Yes I have had those days. ... "
" ... I got a new one to match the one got 5 years ago. ... "
" ... Just like the last one I purchased that lasted about 7 years. ... "
" ... Owned it for a month. ... "
" ... 9 month update - By all evidence this one is shaping up to be as good and as durable as the previous one. ... "
" ... Had one before that lasted many years. ... "
" ... Works well for years and years! ... "
Build Quality
70durable, broke, band, strap, abuse
+73%
-27%
" ... Very durable never needs to be taken off. ... "
" ... I only had to get one now because my old strap needed replaced and I liked the colors of this one. ... "
" ... They are inexpensive and damn near indestructible. ... "
" ... - Durable (the only replacements have been do to loss) ... "
" ... Wear it every day working construction with no problems. ... "
" ... I particularly like the sturdy band and the large display. ... "
" ... He needed a sturdy, reliable watch and this worked out perfectly. ... "
" ... A solid ironman watch that is priced well. ... "
Price
61watch, money, value, well worth, low
+97%
-3%
" ... Durable and low price. ... "
" ... Great value for the money. ... "
" ... Worth the money ... "
" ... Good watch for the money. ... "
" ... Best bang for the buck. ... "
" ... Great value for the money. ... "
" ... For the price this has it all i.e. ... "
" ... For a very good general purpose watch, I don't think there's any better for the price. ... "
Water Resistance
58waterproof, swimming, water resistant, pool, water resistance
+93%
-7%
" ... Has multiple functions and is waterproof so be worries. ... "
" ... I never take it off and I love how durable these are as they always last a few years of twice-daily showers, occasional beach swims and daily wear and tear when I'm not gentle on them. ... "
" ... Purchased for my son who's is on The swim team. ... "
" ... He also tested the waterproof feature by putting it under water in school with his friends. ... "
" ... Multiple functions, durable and waterproof. ... "
" ... I haven't found a way to replace the batteries in these things in a way that maintains the water resistance. ... "
" ... I've always loved these types of Timex Triathlon watches (I've had several through the ages), because they're waterproof, reasonably shockproof (I did manage to crack one), have several alarms (which I REALLY needed in my job before I retired) and they are SO easy to operate. ... "
" ... I'd call that water resistant. ... It got so beat up (kayaking, SCUBA, construction work and truck repair) that I decided to buy a new one. ... "
Features
55watch, functions, light, feature, timer
+78%
-22%
" ... Love the indiglo light. ... "
" ... Also easy to use features. ... "
" ... Indiglo is fabulous and one of the best features. ... "
" ... Has all the features at a great price. ... "
" ... I'm still getting used to this watch, but I absolutely love the features it has to offer. ... Not sure if the day is necessary, but I suppose that's a nice feature too. ... "
" ... Nice look and many functions ... "
" ... Durable and with great features. ... "
" ... Good stopwatch functions. ... "
Design
45watch, look, looking, fits, nice looking
+96%
-4%
" ... The color and fit I liked most. ... "
" ... This one is as good as the previous ones and is almost identical in design to the others. ... "
" ... It’s also small so it looks like a women’s watch. ... "
" ... Nicer look then previous. ... "
" ... Nice look and many functions ... "
" ... it looks subdued and classy. ... "
" ... I can say, everything I really appreciated about the old Ironman is retained in the new one, plus some fresh appearance and functional bits (negative style Indiglo light, with positive style lcd). ... "
" ... Great look and suze ... "
Battery Life
36years, watch, lasts, died, change
+64%
-36%
" ... Basically indestructible and instead of changing the battery I just buy a new watch. ... "
" ... The batteries tend to last me 3-4 years. ... "
" ... My old one is still with me and works if the battery is replaced but it's roughed up, so i decided to buy a new one. ... "
" ... The battery lasts forever and the band is built to take on the wilderness. ... "
" ... I hope it lasts. ... "
" ... Batteries are replaceable. ... "
" ... Its the battery that doesn't last forever, and I can't find a place to replace the battery like Target used to. ... "
" ... I have used these watches for over 15 years with an extra battery here and there, they last a long time. ... "
For Running
32watch, runs, gym, biking, training
+100%
" ... I use this watch primarily Just to tell time at the gym, hiking, biking or maybe swimming. ... "
" ... In an age where one can get metrics on just about every minute of training or feet traveled during a swim, bike or run on a App-anchored watch, this watch is still THE BEST. ... It truly takes a beating and keeps on giving me all the real info I need for a lot of workouts. ... "
" ... I've bought this running watch 5 times now and am never ever disappointed ... "
" ... I wear it running, camping, working, etc. ... "
" ... My running led to biking and, for a much longer period, triathlons. ... "
" ... Great running watch. ... "
" ... I’ve had others and I run them ragged. ... "
" ... Bought this for my middle school son who is running track and getting more serious about keeping times. ... "
Display Clarity
32read, dark, bright, screen, negative
+59%
-41%
" ... I like the clear display and the extra options. ... "
" ... First off it's a good looking watch and I like the bright accents on the buttons (green). ... "
" ... I like the different colors I picked and the negative LCD is cool. ... "
" ... They are so easy to set, have multiple alarms, chrono, indigo light up screen and water resistant to 100m. ... "
" ... And the indigo light to brighten the display is a great feature as well. ... "
" ... simple to set, no instructions needed, and the display is big and easy to read. ... "
" ... I love having the date display. ... "
" ... I think the green backlight has improved. ... "
For Kids
31loves, watch, loved, year old, watches
+100%
" ... I've had one for years, and I bought one for my son that he loves as well. ... "
" ... Purchased for my son for his high school cross country practices. ... "
" ... 12yo nephew loved it and wears it every day. ... "
" ... Husband loves it! ... "
" ... Perfect watch for my 8yr old son. ... We wanted to get him a kids watch but didn’t like the looks and functions of most kids watches. ... BTW, my son loves it! ... "
" ... I got this for my teen son who is a runner, and he loves it for keeping time. ... "
" ... I got it for my son who runs Cross Country in High school. ... "
" ... He loves the watch. ... "
Size
27small, large, big, smaller, right size
+78%
-22%
" ... I like the large font in a smaller diameter. ... "
" ... They are also very comfortable and the face is moderate size. ... "
" ... Compact and easy to use. ... "
" ... Size is good. ... "
" ... I like the multiple time zone feature when I travel. ... "
" ... Slightly smaller then previous. ... "
" ... Easy to use and not too bulky. ... "
" ... Fits great and is lightweight. ... "
Marketplace
25time, picture, watch, face, exactly
+76%
-24%
" ... It arrived and looks as shown on Amazon. ... "
" ... Thanks Amazon Bill W ... "
" ... Everything exactly as advertised ... "
" ... Watch was as described. ... The size is smaller than in the picture but is still a good size. ... "
" ... Able to set time only. ... "
" ... I am able to check time and date very quickly. ... "
" ... All perfect , Amazon prime very fast shipping 👍 ... "
" ... Replacement for an old one. ... "
Clock
22alarm, alarms, watch, stopwatch, date
+86%
-14%
" ... I also prefer having 3 alarms and having both a timer and chrono. ... "
" ... Looks presentable in personal and business settings, has alarms, countdown timer, and stopwatch, easy to read, and you can swim with it. ... "
" ... Having a chrono timer and regular timer & 3 alarms while being able to tell time is already useful, but to have all of that on my wrist? ... "
" ... Many functions, easy to program the timers, set the alarms, or the countdown feature. ... "
" ... Good features with multiple time zone capability, timer, alarms, etc. ... "
" ... Great watch has 3 Alarms and light. ... "
" ... It has 2 alarms which I need, light and dual time zones. ... "
" ... Using the timer, stopwatch and counting laps is easy. ... "
Controls
21button, push, timer, time zone, press
+62%
-38%
" ... Center button also switches to alternate time zone. ... "
" ... The only beef (and hence the 4 stars) is that the "indiglo" (light) button only stays lit for a second or two - that's fine for checking the time, but not nearly long enough to set an alarm, for example. ... "
" ... Buttons are intuitive and very easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Great watch, buttons seem to push themselves sometimes. ... "
" ... I did lament when the start and stop became 2 different buttons, since I didn't use it for split times, but it works great either way. ... "
" ... Has all the features he likes and has big buttons. ... "
" ... First off it's a good looking watch and I like the bright accents on the buttons (green). ... "
" ... The buttons are easy to push and the face is large enough to read at a distance. ... "
As Gift
20christmas, bought, husband, watch, got
+100%
" ... Gift for my husband. ... "
" ... bought it for as a Christmas gift. ... "
" ... Got this watch as gift for my husband who times his medication with it. ... "
" ... This was a gift for our Grandsin’s Birthday, don’t have his comments yet ... "
" ... Is a Christmas gift ... "
" ... It is a gift. ... "
" ... Bought this one for my husband’s birthday. ... "
" ... It was a Christmas Gift and he has always loved his Timex watches. ... "
Color
19background, dark, contrast, one, like
+32%
-68%
" ... The black background and gray numerals makes this difficult to see in anything less than perfect conditions. ... "
" ... The color of the time and the background are both dark which makes the time impossible to read in the least bit of light. ... "
" ... I have to use Indiglo even when it's not dark. ... "
" ... The black screen is deceiving in the pictures. ... "
" ... DO not recommend this color. ... "
" ... My only problem with it was the contrast wasn't good enough for my eyes! ... "
" ... Because the white letters are basically gray-brown and fade into the background on quick viewing. ... "
" ... Mine was very dim, no what near the contrast they show. ... "
Returns
19returned, send, replacement, watch, window
+26%
-74%
" ... I would send it back for a different model but it’s out of the Amazon 30 day window. ... "
" ... I’ll put in a return inquiry and will try to update when they contact me ... "
" ... So I sent it back and got another Ironman . ... "
" ... I now know my mistake and returned the watch. ... "
" ... They have a 30 day return period, so if you miss that, it's 30$ just to send it in for repair. ... Very disappointed they won't refund my purchase ... "
" ... Too much time has passed and now I cannot return it. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... I need to send it back. ... "
Fit
16fit, watch, looks, times, see
+94%
-6%
" ... I can see the time and face so much better with this watch- perfect fit and use ability. ... "
" ... I do like the face and it is lightweight and fits beneath my sleeve cuff. ... "
" ... This one looks good, fits good and does what I want it to. ... "
" ... This watch fits the bill! ... "
" ... It has a keeper for the end which locks it into place. ... "
" ... He's small for his age and it fit just fine. ... "
" ... Fits great and is lightweight. ... "
" ... It holds up and keeps time perfectly. ... "
Setup
13watch, easy to set, timex, setup, set
+54%
-46%
" ... simple to set, no instructions needed, and the display is big and easy to read. ... "
" ... The instructions were very easy to find and follow. ... "
" ... Buttons are intuitive and very easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... I did need to consult YouTube for setup instructions. ... "
" ... And it's fairly easy to set up and configure. ... "
" ... Watch is very easy to set up. ... "
Product As Described
11watch, face, exactly, described, advertised
+82%
-18%
" ... Pic shows a little bigger face than what it is. ... "
" ... Everything exactly as advertised ... "
" ... I assume I did not examine the picture adequately. ... "
" ... It showed much brighter in the picture. ... "
" ... Watch was as described. ... The size is smaller than in the picture but is still a good size. ... "
" ... Product was exactly as described! ... "
" ... All is As advertised ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
Delivery
11time, prompt, product, perfect, exactly
+91%
-9%
" ... Just received today on time. ... "
" ... Great product with no issues with shipping. ... "
" ... Shipped on time. ... "
" ... Arrived earlier than scheduled and was exactly as advertised. ... Also cheaper than the last two I bought at a big box store. ... "
" ... Great service and prompt delivery. ... "
" ... Shipment has been quicker than expected. ... "
Night Photography
9night, bright, indiglo, hard to see, dark
+44%
-56%
" ... This is very hard to read in all environments - dark or light. ... "
" ... Can not see the display except in bright light. ... "
" ... The face was too dark and made it very hard to see the time in bright light. ... "
" ... Hard to see during the day and night ... "
For Travel
8zones, trip, etc, camping, world
+100%
" ... It got so beat up (kayaking, SCUBA, construction work and truck repair) that I decided to buy a new one. ... "
" ... I needed a new watch for my upcoming dive trip and after a lengthy search and comparison of what was out there, I came back to the tried and true of the Ironman watch. ... "
" ... Also the indiglo is super helpful for getting a quick time reading in a dark place like an airplane cabin at night. ... "
" ... I like the fact that it has 3 time zones for when I travel. ... "
" ... I use it while camping, swimming, walking around Disney World, etc. ... "
" ... I wear it running, camping, working, etc. ... "
" ... More stylish than the $15 Casio I bought for my son for the same trip (though it also held up fine), and a little easier to use. ... "
" ... Different time zones are handy when traveling. ... "
Accuracy
7watch, easy to use, time, simple, inexpensive
+100%
" ... Easy to use and accurate. ... "
" ... Nothing "smart" about it, just a simple accurate easy to read durable watch! ... "
" ... Very accurate time keeping for such an inexpensive watch. ... "
" ... Watch is accurate, lite, easy to use. ... "
" ... It's accurate. ... "
" ... Great watch very accurate easy to use ... "
Overall performance
7fast
+100%
" ... I've never had any problems with Timex watches before, but this one runs fast. ... "
" ... It does the job well. ... "
" ... This is the best adress for it : cheap & fast !! ... "
" ... So far so good - simple & does its job. ... "
" ... They just get the job done every time. ... "
" ... It does a great job. ... "
Weight
5light, like, easy, large, features
+100%
" ... It is "feather-lite" in weight, easy to read and set and the indiglo feature is really helpful for reading the dial face in low light situations. ... "
" ... Simple to use, light weight and comfortable ... "
" ... like the large, easy to see numerals and also the lightness in weight . ... "
" ... He loves the design, the smaller size, and the light weight. ... "
" ... I like the lighter weight, basically the same features. ... "
Wash Programs
4use, stopwatch, easy to read, countdown
+100%
" ... timer and easy to read ... "
" ... The countdown timer has repeat options ... "
" ... Still look cool w all the other modes. ... "
" ... I can use timer as interval timer by continuous repetition of set time. ... "
Pedometer
4count, use, timex, stopwatch, laps
+100%
" ... I use a count down timer when I exercise and the Timex is so user friendly . ... "
" ... It has a count down timer, which I need for starting races. ... "
" ... Using the timer, stopwatch and counting laps is easy. ... "
" ... I've lost count of how many of these watches I've owned so far, but after about a month with this one, so far it's my favorite. ... "
Capacity
3+67%
-33%
" ... I use this watch anytime I'm outdoors or doing work around the house. ... "
Picture Quality
3photos, display, contrast, black screen
+33%
-67%
" ... Those photos are extremely misleading. ... "
" ... The black screen is deceiving in the pictures. ... "
Screen Protection
3dark, read, impossible, watch, see the time
-100%
" ... The screen is so dark and the numbers so weak that it is impossible to see the time on it! ... "
" ... The screen is so dark it’s almost impossible to read without the indigo light. ... "
Cleaning
3+67%
-33%
" ... My husband is a maintenance man, and has his paws in all kinds of messes! ... "
" ... Why you ask, it’s easy to wear, light, clean and direct. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 0.63 meters