Simple digital watch for running

[Ray Singh]

A little of the normally beaten track here in the watch forum. But.....

I have a couple of mechanical watches (Omega classic and IWC) to wear to work, but i am now looking for a simple digital to use for running. I dont need a running computer, just something with a stop watch and the flexibility to leave in my watch box for weeks on end, until needed.

I identified the Timex Ironman - but like the Timex Expedition compass too. There is a chap in the states who is making paracord straps for these. They look amazing.

Anyone here got a Timex? Are they any good?

[michael gould]

Ray Singh said:

A little of the normally beaten track here in the watch forum. But.....

I have a couple of mechanical watches (Omega classic and IWC) to wear to work, but i am now looking for a simple digital to use for running. I dont need a running computer, just something with a stop watch and the flexibility to leave in my watch box for weeks on end, until needed.

I identified the Timex Ironman - but like the Timex Expedition compass too. There is a chap in the states who is making paracord straps for these. They look amazing.

Anyone here got a Timex? Are they any good?

I had one years ago and it was a great watch, 100% reliable.... but have no idea if they are any good today

[Motorrad]

I'd probably go for the cheapest Casio G shock solar/radio controlled you can find.

You'll never need to set it or change a battery and if you fall over through exhaustion it will survive

The straps seem to be the single failure point on them.

[Craikeybaby]

Motorrad said:

I'd probably go for the cheapest Casio G shock solar/radio controlled you can find.

You'll never need to set it or change a battery and if you fall over through exhaustion it will survive

The straps seem to be the single failure point on them.

I was going to suggest this too - its really handy having the radio controlled watch to set my automatic watch from.

[Skippie]

Hi ray,

Bizarrely I'm actually selling one on eBay, currently at £40. Cost me well over £200 2years ago.

It's a big watch. Personally I prefer the garmin 910xt.


Nick.

[grumbledoak]

I have a Timex Ironman. Cannot fault it, OCD aside(*), for wet, dry, and laps. I do use the timer and one alarm but don't see the point in the two other alarms or the calendar function at all if I'm being completely honest.

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[Ray Singh]

Skippie - Do you mean that you have a Timex Expedition Compass for sale?

I have tiny wrists - so a massive watch is not what i want.

I have been looking at this model.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Timex-Expedition-DIG...

[Skippie]

Hi ray,

Ok different watch, this is the timex ironman watch below, it's got gps etc etc.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171348065506?ssPageName=...

It's a big watch, but then I do have skinny wrists ;-)

[Skippie]

Hi ray,

Ok different watch, this is the timex ironman watch below, it's got gps etc etc.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171348065506?ssPageName=...

It's a big watch, but then I do have skinny wrists ;-)