Waterproof Watch with Durable Crystal? Does one exist?

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Former Member — Thu, 19 May 2011 16:10:52 GMT

I just went to the Timex web site, found their email address, and asked them where I can find a replacement band. I will post their response here if they write back. They wrote back. Here is their reply: Thank you for your inquiry. You can call us at 1-800-448-4639 to order a replacement band for your watch. The cost will be $8.00-$12.00, plus any applicable tax. Please have your watch with you when you call. Sincerely, LT Customer SVC I called them about a week ago and got their automated voice mail. There is a choice for "Press x if you need to order a watchband." I pressed that choice and got instructions telling me to mail my broken band to them at a certain address with a check for $8.00. I did it the next day and am now eagerly waiting for my new band!

RE: Waterproof Watch with Durable Crystal? Does one exist?

Former Member — Thu, 19 May 2011 10:07:10 GMT

Does anyone know of a waterproof watch with a crystal that doesn't crack the first time you hit a lane line? I have gone through enough "waterproof" watches in the last 2 years to fill a landfill. I have had a Timex Ironman for 10 years and it still keeps ticking in pool and ocean. Replacing the watch band is the only problem. Why would you hit the buttons under water?

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Former Member — Thu, 19 May 2011 10:00:23 GMT

I saw these in Arizona on the bottom of the pool. I think USMS should test and review one cause it looks sweet, but, at that price, a review would be beneficial. I bought one in Mesa. Here's my review: - Awesome. - Big LCD display. You can easily see it from min. 15m distance. - Simple to use - three buttons: on/off, start/stop, and reset to 0. - I only use it on the bottom when doing 15m bursts, but it would probably work great for mindless distance sets, too. - 5/5 stars. - Joe Bob (en.wikipedia.org/.../Joe_Bob_Briggs) gives it two thumbs up.

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Former Member — Thu, 19 May 2011 08:58:24 GMT

I've got an Ironman about three years old now. I don't think I actually push the buttons under water, but I do use the lap buttons to time splits. So far I haven't had any leakage problem. I generally use my knuckles to hit the lane line, but I've knocked the watch against furniture a number of times. My watchband was velcro. Now the velcro is pretty much worn out and I'm using a rubber band to hold the hooks against the fuzzy part. I might try out Jawhawk's suggestion, since no one around here seems to have replacements.

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knelson — Thu, 19 May 2011 06:13:37 GMT

it looks sweet, but, at that price, a review would be beneficial. That's my take, too. My big concern is durability.

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aquageek — Thu, 19 May 2011 06:03:53 GMT

- I only use it on the bottom when doing 15m bursts, but it would probably work great for mindless distance sets, too. Subtle, real subtle. I hope you drop it on your big toe. Thanks for the review.

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aquageek — Thu, 19 May 2011 05:54:44 GMT

Here's another option if you're looking for something to use in the pool mypacepal.com/pace-pal-swimmers-clock.html I think it's a great idea. I'd like to buy one, but I'm sort of waiting for others to beta test first. :) I saw these in Arizona on the bottom of the pool. I think USMS should test and review one cause it looks sweet, but, at that price, a review would be beneficial.

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knelson — Thu, 19 May 2011 05:44:57 GMT

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Allen Stark — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:54:54 GMT

i haven't had any problem with the Ironman watches,but my current one is 2 years old and doing fine so I don't know what a new one would do.I rely on it more than a pace clock,especially for 25 sprints as the clocks at each end where I swim are not necessarily perfectly synchronized.

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aquajock — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:58:49 GMT

Anna Lea, your comment reminded me of the day when the band wearing out was my biggest problem. I usually ended up taking my Ironman watch to a custom watch repair shop and they managed to put a new band on for me. In the past several years, I haven't had a watch last long enough for the band to disintegrate...

RE: Waterproof Watch with Durable Crystal? Does one exist?

Former Member — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:01:57 GMT

I just went to the Timex web site, found their email address, and asked them where I can find a replacement band. I will post their response here if they write back.

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Former Member — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:49:52 GMT

I have worn Timex Ironman watches for years and have never had a problem with water getting in through the buttons. I don't push the buttons while the watch is underwater, but I push them all the time when I'm hanging on the wall in between intervals. (I start the chronograph at the beginning of the first interval, then push the "lap" button to begin the next interval, and so on. I can't see the pace clock from my lane.) I can usually get at least a couple of years' use out of a swimming watch. What finally breaks is the watch band. In the old days, I would just buy a new band. But now Timex keeps changing their watch designs and every design has a unique band. Apparently there is not enough demand for Timex to stock replacement bands. I have two mid-sized Ironman watches, Model 855. The bands broke a couple of months ago. The stores carry very few replacement bands any more and I haven't found anything online, either. I'm still looking but they're going to become throw-away watches soon if I can't find anything.

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Former Member — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 13:51:20 GMT

Mini G-shock

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aquajock — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:58:30 GMT

I had an Ironman watch that lasted from 1990 until 1997. Since then, I have had no luck.I've tried every variety of Casio, Timex and Adidas watch. I even sunk a "diving" watch that I bought for $150. I figure either the watches are now of really poor quality or I am hitting the lane lines more often now that I'm getting older.

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Bobinator — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 09:59:44 GMT

If you can't push the buttons in the water, wearing a watch in the water seems pointless. I like to use the watch when no pace clock is available for intervals or to tell time when there is no clock... I totally agree!!!! I keep taking them back to the store when this happens. The 3rd time I took one back the store manager told me I could wear it in the pool but NOT push the buttons. At this point I asked for my money back. I think it's an example of how cheaply things are made these days. I used to use my casio and Ironman watches for at least a couple years and never a leak!

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no200fly — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 08:44:10 GMT

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aquajock — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 07:10:05 GMT

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Bobinator — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 06:48:04 GMT

My waterproof Ironman watches have strong crystals however they eventually get water inside if you press the buttons in the water.

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orca1946 — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 05:30:24 GMT

Have you checked Casio? By the way, why a watch in the pool ??????