Is the Timex Easy Reader worth it?

Yes, if you want a cheap, legible quartz watch with a backlight. It is not the watch to buy if you need water resistance or a scratch-proof crystal.

No. It is rated 30 meters, which covers splashes and handwashing only. Do not swim, shower, or dive with it.

How does it compare with the Easy Reader 35 mm or Expedition?

The standard Easy Reader is the dressier, simpler option. The Expedition adds a compass bezel and more rugged build; the smaller 35 mm version suits narrower wrists.

How long does the battery last?

Typically several years on a standard button cell. A jeweler can replace it cheaply when the watch stops.

The watch on its leather strap and a small manual. No extra band or tool is included.

Prices drop around Black Friday, the holidays, and end-of-season sales. It is often discounted below its usual retail price at those times.

Where can I buy the Timex Easy Reader Watch?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, eBay.

Timex Easy Reader Watch

Last price we saw

$45.24at Amazon, last seen Nov 3

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Our take on the Timex Easy Reader Watch

The Timex Easy Reader is a simple analog quartz watch with a 35-38 mm round brass case, a leather strap, and the INDIGLO backlight that lights the dial at the push of the crown. It is water resistant to 30 meters only, so it handles rain and handwashing but not swimming. Its appeal is legibility and price: large numerals, a clean dial, and a battery that lasts years. Shoppers looking for a first dress watch or a low-cost everyday piece usually find it well under $60, and it is frequently discounted around the holidays.

Best forBuyers who want a legible, low-cost everyday watchOlder or visually impaired users who need big numerals and a backlight