Is the Timex Waterbury Metropolitan Chronograph good for daily wear?

Yes. The slim 11mm steel case and leather strap suit office and smart-casual wear. Keep it away from heavy water exposure, since it is not a dive watch.

How does it compare with a Swiss quartz chronograph?

It gives up brand prestige and a sapphire crystal but offers a more distinctive cream dial and heritage styling. Timekeeping from the quartz movement is dependable either way.

Does the chronograph work or is it decorative?

The pushers and subdials are a working chronograph. Most owners use it as a design feature rather than for timing.

What size wrist does the 41mm case fit?

The 41mm case suits average to larger wrists. On narrow wrists it wears noticeably large, so try it on if you are between sizes.

Is the crystal scratch resistant?

It uses mineral glass, which resists everyday knocks but can pick up fine scratches over time. Sapphire is more scratch-resistant but not offered here.

What comes in the box?

The watch on its leather strap, typically with Timex packaging and paperwork. Check the listing for the exact included items.

Timex Waterbury 41mm Chronograph Cream Dial Leather Mens Quartz Watch TW2Y23500

Q: Where is the Timex Waterbury 41mm Chronograph Cream Dial Leather Mens Quartz Watch TW2Y23500 cheapest?

At eBay, for $196.00, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the Timex Waterbury 41mm Chronograph Cream Dial Leather Mens Quartz Watch TW2Y23500?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings.

Q: Where can I buy the Timex Waterbury 41mm Chronograph Cream Dial Leather Mens Quartz Watch TW2Y23500?

11 stores we checked sell it, including Timex, eBay, Nordstrom Rack, PAUSE, Macy's.

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What reviewers say

4.6 / 533 ratings

Owners rate the Waterbury Metropolitan Chronograph highly, mostly for its cream dial, slim case and dressy look at its level. Complaints center on the leather strap wearing and the mineral crystal rather than the movement.

What people mention

Dial looksPraisedOwners say the cream dial and subdials give it a vintage, upscale look.
Case sizeMixedThe 41mm case suits many wrists but feels large to some smaller-wristed wearers.
Strap wearCriticisedThe leather strap creases and shows wear with regular use.
CrystalCriticisedMineral glass is seen as a step below sapphire and prone to fine scratches.
ComfortPraisedThe slim 11mm profile is called comfortable for all-day and under-cuff wear.

About the Timex Waterbury 41mm Chronograph Cream Dial Leather Mens Quartz Watch TW2Y23500

The Timex Waterbury Metropolitan Chronograph TW2Y23500 is a men's quartz watch with a polished 41mm stainless steel case. The case is 11mm thick. A two-tiered bezel frames the face, and a scratch-resistant mineral glass crystal covers a cream (beige) analog dial.

The dial has beveled baton indices and a railroad minute track along the outer edge. The hands are silver-tone, and the hour and minute hands are luminous. A battery-powered quartz analog movement drives the watch. The chronograph has two sub-dials for tracking elapsed time.

The strap is distressed dark brown natural leather, 20mm wide, sourced from a Leather Working Group (LWG) supplier. It fastens with a silver-tone deployment buckle with a push-button release. The watch is water resistant to 50 meters (5 ATM).

Model

Timex Waterbury Metropolitan Chronograph TW2Y23500

Case size

41mm

Case thickness

11mm

Case material

Polished stainless steel

Crystal

Scratch-resistant mineral glass

Dial

Cream (beige) analog dial with beveled baton indices and railroad minute track