Comments on: Timex Men’s Ironman 100-Lap FLIX System Watch #T5E231

By: G.G.P. III

G.G.P. III — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:22:35 +0000

I've been using a nice little Ironman for several years. I only had one problem with it, but it was important to me. I'm a canoeist. I regularly use paddling gloves, and it was difficult to operate the watch while wearing gloves because of the small, recessed watch buttons.

So I bought the Ironman here, a slightly more expensive model, because the pictures suggested start/split and stop buttons that would be large enough to work while wearing gloves. Sure enough, the watch works beautifully with paddling gloves.

But there are a few features of the new watch that disappoint me. For one, the "Indiglo" backlight feature isn't nearly as visible as with my old watch. Except in a very dark room, I can barely see the readout. Also, I'm not thrilled that Timex has me wearing bold announcements of the watch's features on the wristband. (Some may think that's cool; not me.)

In most modes, perhaps one-quarter of the large watch face is blank. This seems like a waste of space. For example, the chronograph and timer modes could easily display the time. This would be a useful convenience, making it unnecessary to manually shift between modes. The Casio I owned almost 20 years ago could do this, so no advanced technology would be required.

Something else my old Casio had was a beep alarm that I could hear. (I have some hearing loss at certain frequencies.) I was hoping this new Ironman could do that trick. No such luck. But my dog can hear it! He ran to me with excitement when the count-down timer sounded. Now, if I can just arrange for the dog to be around when I'm using the timer or alarm modes ... Rating: 4 / 5

By: D. R. Hollingshead Jr.

D. R. Hollingshead Jr. — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:29:39 +0000

Its what I want, it is what I got what else can you ask for? End of story.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Daniel M. Brown

Daniel M. Brown — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:06:52 +0000

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.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Phillip H. Roush

Phillip H. Roush — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:08:48 +0000

The watch band was too small for my wrist. I returned the item. No other problems.
Rating: 3 / 5

By: M. Ellis

M. Ellis — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:31:17 +0000

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.

Rating: 5 / 5