Water resistant vs. waterproof?

You have a bad one. I have the same Ironma, bought from Target. I got it last Sept and wear it in the pool at least 3 times a week with no problems. Only advise I'd give is to get a color that is darker. Mine was a pretty light blue and now it's green from the chlorine. I'm getting a 2nd one soon to wear out of the pool. Alison

That was weak and lame. Go to Target and you'll see the watch. You'll also notice aisles for deodorant and toothpaste, aisles commonly not found in your Euro-Targets. Dear me we've gone from "fat and slow" to xenophonbia...then again Opie, perhaps you've never left Mayberry...it's common to dislike and fear things new things... It must be a tough day in insurance claim denial land...:mooning:

Was this just a bad one and I should try another one? You got a bad one. Take it back to the store and exchange it. I've swum in Timex Ironman watches for years with no problems. One warning, though - when it's time to change the battery, don't take it someplace like Target or Wal-Mart. Take it to a jeweler, and make sure you tell him that you swim in it. That way he'll be sure to re-install the gasket properly. Anna Lea

I bought a 8.99 sport watch at target three years ago and it swims 3 or 4 days a week with no problems. I think you just got a lemon. I've also had an ironman timex and it was fine, although the battery petered out in about 4 months.

I've also had an ironman timex No surprise there....I'd say the cat is now fully out of the bag!

I'm not sure how many years I've been wearing my Timex IRONMAN Triathlon watch, but one of the buttons is missing, the face is all scratched up, and the case is beat up and I can barely make out "100m Water Resistant". I have had the battery replaced once and I think I'm on the 4th wristband. It works great and it truly has been a "Takes a Licking and Keeps On Ticking" watch although it's not quite as old as that ad campaign (50s - 70s, then revived briefly) Last time I went watch-shopping I found a women's watch that had fractured English instructions that it was water-resistant to __ meters which was suitable for men's activities of washing the car, swimming, ... and appropriate women's activities included washing dishes, bathing children, ... bleah!! didn't buy it.

Frick and frack. You guys should take your show on the road, the Double' Doof Comedy Duo. Hire Fort to write your press briefings in prose. Hire Stud to be your pack mule, he's usually lagging behing anyway so put him to good use.

Hire Fort to write your press briefings in prose. I'm not nearly as good at comedy as you. My timex ironman has held up very well for the last year. I don't always wear it when I'm swimming though.

I had a stint for only a couple months at a jewelry store selling watches. I vaguely remember that no watches are allowed to be marked water proof any more. (I could be remembering incorrectly.) Instead they are water resistant to a certain depth. Water resistent to 100 m should be fine for swimming. Sounds like you have a lemon. I have a Polar F4 (basic women's design) heart rate monitor/watch. It's only water resistant to 50m. I've been swimming with it for a year and a half no problems. (And I get accurate in water heart rates which they say is sometimes an issue for competitive swimmers due to the chest strap shifting.)

I guess Ironman (self-proclaimed) is to you what, Fastskin is to me... Amen That was weak and lame. Go to Target and you'll see the watch. You'll also notice aisles for deodorant and toothpaste, aisles commonly not found in your Euro-Targets.