I picked a Green/Cream Timex Weekender Oversized Chronograph up on Prime Day for significantly less than what it costs to take my family to the movies. It is an excellent value for the money.
I agree with most of the positive comments here—the watch is very distinctive and punches way above its weight in terms of initial impression and quality. I can't speak for the longevity of the mechanism, but out of the box, all features work perfectly. I did have to calibrate the stopwatch out of the box, however, which took all of 10 seconds.
A few other notes:
- Most importantly, this watch is thicker than I expected. I own watches thicker than this one, but the Weekender Chronograph does have "tuna can" styling. It looks balanced on the side with the buttons, but the side without strikes me as a bit large. I have thin wrists, so I am sure that is making the watch look larger. It's not huge, but if Timex dropped 2mm's from its size, i think it would be a huge styling home run.
- I have seen other reviews comment on problems with the stopwatch function and the large second hand not moving properly. It seems that they don't understand how the chronometer works, and that they need to come up on the learning curve. I have another chronometer watch that works exactly the same way.
- If I aggressively shake the watch, I can get the fractional second hand to move a very slight amount—not an amount that would lead to inaccuracy, but it is still noticeable with scrutiny. I imagine there is just some play in the mechanism there, which I guess is to be expected at this price point. It's something to watch for deterioration.
- My example is completely silent without the chronometer running. In this "normal" mode, I have to jam it against my ear to hear it tick. I think most of the Timex weekenders chronometers are like this—the "standard" versions are apparently loud. The chronometer function does produce some ticking sounds that are more audible, but nothing that I can hear from more that 3 feet away.
- My watch came with full retail packaging and instructions. Others seem not to have gotten this packaging.
- In low light, the silver hands can be difficult to read. Indiglo obviously addresses that, but I could see that being an issue for some. It is much less of a problem than I expected based on comments I read here, but I understand where they are coming from.
- The lume on the watch hands is more or less silly. It does work for a little bit, but it seems repetitive with Indiglo. I also think it takes away from the styling of the watch.
- My indiglo function does not light up between the bottom of the 28 minute and 32 minute markers. I'm not sure if this is by design or a quality issue, but it is very, very minor and I did not notice it for over 2 hours of playing with the watch. If you drew a line through the "18" that is below the 6, the area below the line does not light up—really not a big deal.
- The green strap on the cream watch is fine. Nothing special and very neutral. Its more olive colored than I expected—with some light showing off an emerald cast. It's relatively thin, which I like, and the olive/cream definitely gives it a military feel. I do think this version begs for a distressed leather dark brown NATO strap, but that's personal preference.
- The print on the watch seems to shift between a black and midnight blue color depending on the lighting. If you wanted to go with navy or blue themed strap, I am sure that the watch would pick that up well.
- I have no idea how a brass watch will hold up. I don't know if it is some kind of white brass alloy or if it is plated.
All in, this is a major value at its price, and you will find watch aficionados constantly pointing to this as an outstanding example of how fine timepieces do not need complicated or expensive. If you have read this far, just go buy one.
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card
Similar items that may ship from close to you
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
From the manufacturer
The Freedom to Choose
The Weekender collection is all about versatility. Easily switch it up with interchangeable slip-thru and quick-release straps.
Timex Weekender
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|
Quick ReleaseTimex made their traditional two-piece strap easy to change with quick-release spring bars… no tools required! |
Slip-ThruSwitch it up with interchangeable slip-thru fabric and leather straps. The easy-to-change slip-thru straps allow you to quickly change your strap to match any look for endless options. |
IndigloTimex created revolutionary Indiglo backlight technology, changing how the world told time in the dark. |
Even More Options
Discover even more ways to wear your watch your way. Choose from three different Weekender case sizes—the standard 38mm case, the larger 40mm case—available in chrono—or the oversized 43mm case.
Videos
Page 1 of 1Start OverPage 1 of 1
Videos for this product
3:08
Click to play video
Can The Chronograph Weekender Stand the Test of Time?
✅ Chi 1st
Videos for this product
2:00
Click to play video
How To Setup
Timex
Videos for this product
4:00
Click to play video
Timex Men's Expedition Scout Chronograph Watch
Merchant Video
Videos for this product
0:20
Click to play video
Timex Weekender Chronograph 40mm Watch
Amazon Product Imaging
Videos for this product
0:21
Click to play video
Timex Weekender Chronograph 40mm Watch
Merchant Video
Videos for this product
0:18
Click to play video
Grown Guard Removel Group 2
Timex Corporation
Reviews with images
Gorgeous watch, accurate
I'm no collector, but this is one beautiful watch. All functions work perfectly. Easy to set time and date, don't know why some think it's complicated. Pull out pin all the way and set day date by turning until hour hand is 720 degrees backwards or forwards, as needed. Say I'm at 8 AM on the 12th day of the month, but I need 10 AM on the 13th. Turn 360 degrees, I am now on 8pm and still the 12th. Turn another 360 degrees, I am now on 8AM on the 13th. I now have the correct date, finally I turn until I'm at 10 AM. I think those saying they can't set it are making the mistake of trying to set the time first. Set date first, then time. I'm no snob, so I don't mind at all that the minute hand isn't perfectly aligned with the dot. Unless you are a serious collector, or you have obssessive compulsive disorder, this isn't a problem. It's only about 1/4 off the dot, and undetectable to me at a glance. Despite this, the watch is extremely good at keeping time. I compared it with my phone's clock, and the watch is dead-on precise. All of that aside, this is a damn sexy watch. Casual enough for everyday, and can easily be a dress watch if you match the strap to your belt and shoes. 10/10 would recommend at the price I paid of $40. Don't pay more than $50 for it, it can be found at a better price If you look. I'm eager to expand to other Weekender variations, and I will be ordering a navy nylon strap. The leather that came with this is thin as others have stated, yet it is very comfortable and sturdy.(Read further for comparison to some expensive watches) I own a $200+ swiss Wenger chronograph, and a Fossil dress watch handed down to me that I assume was very pricey, yet I like this Timex most. I've been wearing a Garmin Fenix 3 Hr for about a year 24/7, but I was feeling very restricted. It cost me about $600, so I felt like it would be frivolous to wear anything else. But, I was aching for a real, analogue timepiece. Since my Garmin had sapphire glass and is water resistant to 100 meters, I wear it through hell and back. But, I realized I don't need to know my heart rate and caloric output every second of every day. I will wear it to the gym or whenever I anticipate rough activity, and allow myself the freedom to mix up my style.
Top reviews from other countries
Dealzz
Your chronograph is not defective
Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2020
Dealzz
Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2020
Regarding my opinion of this watch - it is a stylish tool which I find very useful for timing various aspects of daily life including my walks. And of course the Indiglo is awesome. I had been missing this feature on an analog watch since the mid 90s. The time is easy to read due to the Arabic numerals, and the chronograph has big and clearly marked subdials. Plus unlike most other Timex analog watches there is no loud tick, because the running seconds hand is actually on a small subdial, not a large hand. Oh and I also love the green dial; it seems to suit my brown skin tone better than the blue one I used to own, and it seems to be more available and normally cheaper.
The issues I have with this watch include the lack of a *quick-set* date, a thick non-steel (chromed brass) case, a 30-minute stopwatch (instead of 60), and also the fact the chrono seconds don’t exactly hit the markings on the dial. Okay, so the last point is a bit picky but if you have OCD it may bother you a bit.
Yes there is a date function but it’s not the quick-set style. To set the date is a little tedious as you have to move the hour hand a full 24 hours to advance the current date while in the crown’s 2nd position. Just to note - for setting the time I prefer to set the hour when the crown is in the 2nd position, and I set the minutes in the 3rd crown position... it is slower to set the hour in the last position.
Nonetheless this watch is a bargain if you can get it for under $60.
Images in this review
Amazon カスタマー
NATOベルトで厚さ薄め納得
Reviewed in Japan on November 4, 2023
Amazon カスタマー
Reviewed in Japan on November 4, 2023
時計のベルト、厚みがペラいので気になったのですが、とあるサイトでとめかたを見て納得です。しっかりホールドされました。
買って良かったです。
Images in this review
Mr W
I really like the look of this
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2017Color: Tan/BlueVerified Purchase
