Product Description

Watch Features
Redefined with a sharper than ever focus on the needs of the fitness enthusiast, the Marathon backs up great features with unbeatable prices in an easy to use interface.
100-hour chronograph with 1/100th resolution.
27-lap memory chrono.
12 preset countdown timers with half way alert and bar graph progress indicator.
99-lap counter.
Alarm with 5-minute backup.
Built in setting reminders.
12/24 hour time.
Month/day/date.
INDIGLO night-light.
All-day-white reflector display.
Long-wearing polyurethane strap.
Water resistant to 50 meters.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #65 in Watches
• Brand: Timex
• Model: T5E631
• Released on: 2006-08-21
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, 1.00 pounds
• Band material: Cloth
• Bezel material: Resin
• Case material: Resin
• Clasp type: Buckle
• Dial color: Grey
• Dial window material: Plastic
• Movement type: Quartz
• Water-resistant to 50 metres

Features

• 100 hour chronograph (stopwatch)
• 27 lap memory recall
• 12 preset timers with turnaround recall
• Alarm with 5 min back up Indiglo night-light
• Water-resistant to 50 metres
• Fastwrap strap

Customer Reviews

Easy to read and use and not too bulky
I bought this watch mainly for its clear display and have not been disappointed, the numbers are big and easy to read. I like its "on screen" tuition to help set the time, alarm etc., its much easier to use than most. I also like the fact that it's less bulky than many so called sports watches. Not sure about the velcro strap though, it's comfortable but I think I'd prefer a buckle. I don't expect to use the stopwatch, lap timers etc..

A basic watch if that's what you're looking for
Watches don't come much simpler than this one. But that was what I wanted. The digits are large and easy to read and the functions are few but all I need. The instruction manual takes 2 minutes to read and as much again to try out in practice. Some people don't like fabric velcro straps, but I do. It contains standard time, chronograph, 27 laps (Timex usually do 30 or more so this is just a "marathon" gimmick, but hey) and easy recall of laps.

If I'm going to nitpick then 1) the countdown timer is preset to a variety of times and doesn't seem user-configurable, and 2) the date readout is month and day only, no year, so when a leap year comes I suppose I'll have to adjust the date manually (unless it magically figures it out for itself and shows Feb 29).

For what I paid, I can live with that. A good purchase.

Excellent for hard exercise
Bought this watch several months ago from Amazon to use in the gym and when out running. I was sceptical of the vecro strap at first but after using the watch for some very vigorous work outs I found the strap very comfortable and I like the fact that the cloth-type band lets your skin breath in a manner that a plastic or resin strap does not. On top of this the watch face is very clear and readable. The aforementioned features are not likely to be of great value if you only wear the watch when sitting around the house, but if you purchase the watch for use during exercise then these features make this watch a good purchase.