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I got myself new workwatch. One i take to work.
It should be affordable, slim, comfortable, have backlight and be washable.
If all things meet i can sweat under it, it can sit under the cuff and be sanitized after shift.
Working outdoor in this heat su-s and i found spending each evening with toothbrush ... and watch
So i got this (not my photos, i will add actual photos later) from second hand store.
Good points:
0. Thinnest Ironman i ever saw
1. for intended purpose it has all functions (timer, alarm, time/date, Indiglo )
2. It's legible: digits are big and viewing angles are generous
3. It's comfortable: slim, cuff friendly, big pushers and though band is bit stiff it's still fits well
4. It's proper Timex Ironman with 5 button design, good LCD, ergonomics and timekeeping you won't be bothered (it's not re-branded SKMEI)
5. Totally washable utilitarian plastic with 100m WR.
6. Not tacky and looks appropriate
Bad points:
1. not recommended for runners and if you need advanced alarms.

Bottom line recommended as work watch. For sure not as cheap as Casio F-91 and similar yet how you spend your money and what you get is personal choice.

 
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ShockMister said:
It looks pretty good. But the thing I notice right away is the fitted strap. I don't like the idea of a watch that only lasts as long as the strap doesn't break.
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They all more or less (apart from 8 lap) like this. Expedition line usually has normal lugs.
Yes it pain and Timex often had 2-3 years worth of the life in their straps. For some models it used to be openly available and if you in US you can get one from them reasonably priced.
Good thing about Ironman straps is their comfort. Buckle (not original on mine) , shape of holes, overall shape is very well designed. Also they don't leave sore feeling even after hours of sweaty activity.
 
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ShockMister said:
I can appreciate that. Yet I can't for the life of me imagine what someone could use that for, such a long countdown period.
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Astronauts had 99 days stopwatch for shuttle missions and other features but for most cases 24 hr is more than enough.
Someone in scientific community or engineering may appreciate feature but i doubt it will be critical while choosing this watch.
I did used Timex 30 lap as primary timer but later got dedicated lab timer with 4 timers and it was it.
 
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I do ultramarathons, including a couple of 24 hour races, and will probably eventually try a multi day event. I like to have a running stopwatch for that sort of thing in addition to a Garmin in case the battery dies.


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Skeptical said:
I do ultramarathons, including a couple of 24 hour races, and will probably eventually try a multi day event. I like to have a running stopwatch for that sort of thing in addition to a Garmin in case the battery dies.

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Skeptical said:
I do ultramarathons, including a couple of 24 hour races, and will probably eventually try a multi day event. I like to have a running stopwatch for that sort of thing in addition to a Garmin in case the battery dies.

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Same here, i run with two watches. Samsung Gear sport going through GPS/HR/cadence etc. and Timex/Casio handling laps and time, hydration timer. Makes a lot of sense. If you run more than 6 hr battery on most devices will become an issue.
 
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1.5 month later it still wears well.
Washing it regularly clean and shiny.
For sure suitable for hard work/workout. No complaints about comfort whatsoever.
Works reasonably well with polarized glasses .
My previous work watch had Timex green holographic film (called all day indiglo or so) and it was totally black at almost any angle when looked at in polarized glasses.
Essentially it turned it useless for me.
 
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If you want to time a long car drive, plane flight or BBQ smoking session, 12 hours won't do. 24 hours, though, is enough for anything I can think I'd actually do.

FYI, the bands on these Ironmans are replace-able and have regular spring bars. $12 on the Timex website.
 
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westy69 said:
If you want to time a long car drive, plane flight or BBQ smoking session, 12 hours won't do. 24 hours, though, is enough for anything I can think I'd actually do.

FYI, the bands on these Ironmans are replace-able and have regular spring bars. $12 on the Timex website.
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In US may be. In any other country unless it simple Expedition like band it becomes and issue. Such issue that it really make more economic sense to buy new watch on sale than replace band and battery.
 
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The black one looks lifeless but the I can appreciate combining Start/ Split in a single button.

Why is it not suited for runners I have no idea, cause the single Start/ Split button makes timing between laps fool proof. Casio should've done that long time ago.
 
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The Antichrist said:
The black one looks lifeless but the I can appreciate combining Start/ Split in a single button.

Why is it not suited for runners I have no idea, cause the single Start/ Split button makes timing between laps fool proof. Casio should've done that long time ago.
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Casio did. They had and have bunch of models with front button too. It become staple of Timex Ironman and all of them (almost) have it.
Not suited because 10 laps is nothing when you run more than 4k. Other models come with 30, 50, 100, 120,150 and even was 250 lap model.
 
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