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4.5
Igual a la foto. Ofrece lo que necesito. Mi interés es usarlo para natación, lo he usado una vez y sin problema.My watch came in the mail today. I really enjoyed a Soleus watch I had a few years ago, but it only lasted less than a year (and it never worked again, even after replacing the battery), so it was back to Timex Ironman, which I find very reliable, and have all the features I need. As a serious distance runner, Ironman is my go-to. The wristband on my last Women's Ironman Sleek broke -- years after the sound for alarms etc. had also gone mute-- and my Garmin doesn't show lap splits during track workouts. I needed another simple running watch for daily wear and track/interval workouts.I chose this model over the smaller women's Sleek because the screen is larger. I am 5', under 105lbs, and the face watch does look a little large on my wrist, but it's definitely smaller than the Garmin, which I've been wearing daily lately. Note to women: I am on the VERY LAST clasp insert, and the watch is loose enough to wiggle around in place on my wrist, which is about how I like it when I run anyway. It's not totally snug, but it's not going to flop or be distracting when I run.I would give this five stars but the silver edging looks a little artificial and I can see why one person who previously reviewed may have had trouble with it chipping. Also, unfortunately, I specifically ordered BLACK and I received aqua blue, which I will be returning because this will the watch I wear 24-7, to work and on runs, and black blends in better with street clothes and work attire. I might actually get a different model altogether that doesn't have the chrome-colored edging so it's a little less conspicuous.Generally speaking, I like this watch -- a lot. This is the third or fourth I've owned.As others have noted, the band is a real weak point. It eventually breaks, or the battery will die. The good news is that Timex will replace it for a small fee. They'll also send you a new keeper (the little loop to hold the band). See [...]I actually bought a new watch this time around thinking I'd keep two in circulation. That way I won't have to endure a week or two without a watch when I send one back for a new band, etc.One thing stands out as different this time around -- the alarm isn't as loud! I leave my watch on my nightstand and use it as my alarm in the morning, and this one is noticeably quieter. I'm a bit concerned it might not wake me if I'm in a dead sleep but need to get up really early.On the plus side, though, it has a number of really useful characteristics: Three alarms, which I use as reminders all day long. A chronometer for runs. A timer. An interval timer, which I occasionally use when working out (and should probably use more). And two time zones (useful when traveling to keep track of what time it is back home).Sure, my phone can do all these things too. But I can pretty much always wear my watch. There are plenty of times when lugging the phone aroudn isn't appropriate.Sept. 2019 Update.I bought the new one in Jan 2019. Soon after I noticed it was losing a couple of minutes every week or ten days. Annoying, but not too big a deal. Then, suddenly, yesterday I noticed it was ten minutes off. Reset the time. By the end of the day it was another ten minutes off.I've had several of these over the years, and I've been largely satisfied -- enough so that I'm about to buy another. I'm willing to write off one lemon as a fluke. But having seen other comments about the watches not keeping good time, I'm a bit nervous about it.June 2020 update.Okay, bought yet another in September. Now, at the end of June, it's shot. First the Indiglo light stopped working. Rather that light up, it made the screen very dim. That was 2-3 weeks ago. Now, two days in a row, when the alarm goes off in the morning it resets to 1/1/2016.I guess I have to say I'm done. I've loved these for years, but the quality is just the pits now. They ought to at least last a year. On the plus side, when the electronics crap out that early, you don't find yourself complaining about the band failing.Anyone have any suggestions for an alternative?I purchased this item as a gift for my husband for his birthday. I own the same one in women's.He has loved it. He loves triathlons and so I thought with this being waterproof it would be a great fit for him.Pros:The wear is comfortable and not too heavy.He really enjoys the extra features for running/stop watch/timers etc...Military time has been so great since we lived in Europe and we really enjoy keeping all of our devices on military timeThe beeper is loud enough to wake you up, but not loud enough to annoy others at the gym when working out doing circuits/sprints, etc.. It's also loud enough (if your headphones aren't full blast) to hear while running on the road.Water proof and not too heavy for swimming.Cons:The wrist strap eventually broke after 3 years, however, for wearing it everyday it doesn't seem so bad. The watch still functions properly it was just the wrist band that broke and I do believe you can replace those.Truth be told I will probably order him the same one again even after the strap broke.This watch by far exceeded my expectations and everything thrown at it. It went through a number of mud pit PT sessions with rocks grating it up; went in the pool and down to 15 feet A LOT; for weeks was dragged through fields, had sandbags hefted up on it, and was mashed around in the sand itself; and then it went through another 3 months of training to a lesser extent, but was still scraped across trees, other people’s gear, etc. This watch has its battle scars, and yet it still runs like the day I got it! What a heck of a watch.The only annoying thing is you have to wait a few seconds before the script saying “CHRONO” for the stopwatch to go away before using the stopwatch. Other than that minute inconvenience, it was worth more than what I paid for it!The watch is very light weight and comfortable despite having a nice large face. The large numbers are easy to read at a glance while running or cycling. All of the functions are simple to use and the buttons are easy to use even while running. As a competitive triathlete I have had a few Timex Iron Man Sleek watches over many years and I recommend rinsing your band after sweating or swimming in salt water to help it last longer. It is great value. This one happens to be very pretty as well but that is the least of my concerns. I’m still using the first one I had, despite the fact that the band is broken, as a bedside clock and alarm.Bought this for myself to use when power walking, working out. Haven't quite gotten into the digital fitness trackers. I'm not tech-obsessed, so this 'old school' sporty watch works for me. Loved the colour too (neon green).Watch received in an used paper box. The screen has not any plastic protection. The highest button on the right side does not work to set up the hour or date. I just asked for a return. No answers from area Trend ?So far so good. Light weight, fits my wrist great! The chrono function is a bit of a pain because you have to push a couple more buttons to cycle through; that’s reallllllly cherry picking issues though. It’s a great watch!Came with a dead battery, but bought a new one and it's great. Such a nice change over smart watches that can control your life. Nice alarm sounds, intervals are great fro training, and saving laps for recording runs is great.
