Is the Timex Ironman Essential Urban good for swimming?

Yes. It is rated water resistant to 100 meters, which covers swimming and showering. Avoid pressing any buttons underwater and skip deep diving.

How does the Indiglo light work?

Pressing the crown activates Indiglo, which lights the whole dial evenly for a few seconds. It is useful in a dark room or at night without a phone.

Does it have a stopwatch or alarm?

No. This is an analog watch with a quartz movement, so it has no stopwatch, alarm, timer or lap memory. Digital Ironman models have those features.

What is the case and strap size?

The case is about 43 mm across and the strap is 20 mm wide. That case size wears large on small wrists.

Do the hands glow in the dark?

The hands are luminous and stay visible for a while after light exposure. The Indiglo backlight is the more reliable option in full darkness.

Where is the Timex Ironman Essential Urban 42mm Watch cheapest?

At Walmart, for $41.23, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Timex Ironman Essential Urban 42mm Watch?

Rated 1 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

Where can I buy the Timex Ironman Essential Urban 42mm Watch?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Walmart.

Timex Ironman Essential Urban 42mm Watch

Best price now

$41.23at WalmartChecked Nov 12

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Timex Ironman Essential Urban 42mm Watch

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$41.23at WalmartChecked Nov 12

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Last seen at $41.23 at Walmart on Nov 12.
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Our take on the Timex Ironman Essential Urban 42mm Watch

The Timex Ironman Essential Urban is a sporty analog watch built on the Ironman name, with a black resin case, a black silicone strap with red accents, and Indiglo backlighting. It is water resistant to 100 meters and has luminous hands for low light. It suits people who want a rugged everyday watch with a light-up dial and no smart features or charging. Against digital Ironman models it trades lap timers and alarms for a plain analog face, and against fashion watches it adds real water resistance and a backlight.

Best forEveryday wear with sporty or casual clothesSwimming and water sports up to 100 mPeople who want a light-up dial without a smartwatchBuyers who prefer analog over digital displays

Pros

Indiglo lights the whole dial in the dark
100 m water resistance covers swimming and showers
Luminous hands stay readable in low light
Silicone strap and resin case resist sweat and knocks
Quartz movement needs only a battery change

Cons

Analog face has no stopwatch, alarm or lap memory
Resin case and mineral-style crystal can scratch
No date window on this model
Silicone strap can trap sweat during hard workouts

Timex Ironman Essential Urban 42mm Watch prices at every store

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$41.23Free shippingChecked Nov 12
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$37.50+ $4.99 shippingChecked Nov 12
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Timex Ironman Essential Urban 42mm Watch price history

Lowest price we've seen: $37.50 on Nov 12 at Newegg. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.

About the Timex Ironman Essential Urban 42mm Watch

This is a black analog sport watch with red accents. It has a resin case and a soft silicone rubber strap with a red keeper.

The dial has luminant hands and an Indiglo light-up night-light for reading the time in the dark. The watch is water resistant to 100 meters. It uses a quartz movement and a 12-hour time format.

Case material: Black resin
Strap: 20mm black soft silicone rubber with red keeper
Color: Black with red accents
Movement: Quartz
Display: Analog, 12-hour time format
Light: Indiglo night-light; luminant hands
Water resistance: 100 meters
Gender: Unisex

Specifications

actual_color: BlackSource
color: BlackSource
size: Black/Red AccentsSource
Movement Type: QuartzSource
Time Format: 12 HoursSource
Gender: UnisexSource

Questions and answers

Is the Timex Ironman Essential Urban good for swimming?: Yes. It is rated water resistant to 100 meters, which covers swimming and showering. Avoid pressing any buttons underwater and skip deep diving.
How does the Indiglo light work?: Pressing the crown activates Indiglo, which lights the whole dial evenly for a few seconds. It is useful in a dark room or at night without a phone.
Does it have a stopwatch or alarm?: No. This is an analog watch with a quartz movement, so it has no stopwatch, alarm, timer or lap memory. Digital Ironman models have those features.
What is the case and strap size?: The case is about 43 mm across and the strap is 20 mm wide. That case size wears large on small wrists.
Do the hands glow in the dark?: The hands are luminous and stay visible for a while after light exposure. The Indiglo backlight is the more reliable option in full darkness.
Where is the Timex Ironman Essential Urban 42mm Watch cheapest?: At Walmart, for $41.23, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Timex Ironman Essential Urban 42mm Watch?: Rated 1 out of 5 from 1 ratings.
Where can I buy the Timex Ironman Essential Urban 42mm Watch?: 2 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Walmart.