#TIMEX WEEKENDER CHRONOGRAPH HOW TO#
#TIMEX WEEKENDER CHRONOGRAPH SKIN#

To align the large seconds hand for the chronograph, pull the crown to 3rd position and press the start/stop pusher to move a second at a time. In short, to align the upper-left subdial (minutes), pull the crown to second position and press the reset pusher, the hand will move in 30-second increments.

#TIMEX WEEKENDER CHRONOGRAPH HOW TO#

You can view all the operations in the review video including how to align the three chronograph hands individually. So you may find yourself giving a little extra oomph to get to 3rd position. The crown can be quite stiff when pulling it out into 3rd position, which is for time setting. On most watches with a date complication the 2nd position just quick sets the date wheel, so the operation of this date complication is a little strange. In 2nd position the minute hand stays in place while the hour hand quickly moves forward and backward for “quick setting” the date. As for the crown, in 1st position you push in to activate the Indiglo light. I like the rounded pushers, they work just fine. I am a sucker for a small seconds complication and I like the simplicity and font choices on the dial.

The hands are not the best quality, but they get the job done. I like the cream dial against the black case. So why did I buy this watch? Well, I wanted to give a Timex a try (perhaps nostalgia), it was a reasonable deal on Amazon, and I actually like the design. In reality, it has a black date wheel, which I like better, so I am glad it is black. Note in the prior advertisement pictures that the model I purchased is pictured with a white date wheel.

#TIMEX WEEKENDER CHRONOGRAPH SKIN#

I am glad it is black.The case back is stainless steel, which is good, since it is in direct contact with the skin and needs to have the corrosion resistance that stainless steel provides. Note that the date wheel on mine is black, not white. The same is true for the buckle and holders. But at some point, the brass color (a light copper tone) will start to show through the coating. How long that takes will depend on how much you wear it, interact with it, and other environmental factors. The plating on the case will wear off over time.

The cases are not solid stainless steel and the black is not a diamond-like coating (DLC). Knowing what to expect from these materials is important. My model has a black coating, whereas some other models have a stainless/chrome-colored plating. I expect that it will not react well with moisture and surface contact. To a certain extent that is expected with this price range, but I have seen better straps on similarly-priced watches. The strap is a NATO style, which goes well with the field look of the Weekender, but it is thin and feels like it will not last long. You will have to look elsewhere online for that (or watch my review video). The paper rolled up inside the stand is warranty information and such, not an operation manual. The packaging is what you would expect, a simple box with the watch on a plastic stand. Such is the case with many of my watches that I intend to circle back to and provide updates and pictures in the future. My intention with this review is to get information out there, but also as a kickoff to an experiment as to how this wears over time.

Retail Cost: Timex ($88), Other (~$55, but look for a deal around $40).

Water Resistance: 30m/100ft (don’t get it very wet!).

Case: Coated Brass, Stainless steel back.

Watch: Timex Weekender Chronograph (TWC063500).

This is the first, and currently only, Timex in my collection. The Weekender typically costs between $55-$60 at places like Amazon, JCPenny, and Kohl’s. I picked this watch up in a “deal” on Amazon for about $40. Like any watch purchase, information needs to be available so you know what you are getting, how long it might last, and how to operate it. The Timex Weekender Chronograph is an example of a watch that is affordable for most people, given a certain expectation of how long they will wear it until moving onto something else. I enjoy reviewing low-cost watches just as much as significant-cost watches.

Timex weekender chronograph