g-shock killer?

By Ben Reff Ranked #4 - Running Watches December 20, 2011

I used to be a die-hard G-Shock fan, until I came across this watch. I've had the Ironman Shock for only a short time so I can't speak to its longevity or durability, but the user-friendly features and functionality are miles ahead of G-Shocks in the same price range. The watch guides you through settings by providing blinking "next," "done," "+" and "-" markers to indicate which buttons you need to push in order to do what you actually want to do. No more guesswork or fumbling about with a manual.

The dial is simple, uncluttered, and easy to read, with larger digits than some digital watches. The buttons are large and easy to push but have plastic lips that help to prevent them being pushed accidentally. The band is a comfortable polyurethane and includes a notch that will hold the keeper in place and prevent it from sliding around. The watch is a good size, slightly smaller than most Gs and more comfortable on the wrist. It also wears better under a shirt sleeve or jacket because it isn't so oversized.

I also prefer the Indiglo of this watch to the backlight of a Casio G-Shock. A G-Shock lights up the entire dial. The Ironman Shock only lights up the digits - that saves energy on the battery, and it's gentler on night-adjusted eyes.

One minor concern is that I've heard that the lighter-colored versions can become discolored over time. So you might consider staying away from the white, pink, and yellow versions and sticking with the darker blue, black, and purple ones. G-Shocks are known to have this problem as well, especially the ones with "matte" (rather than "glossy") resin. I got the watch in basic black, though, so I'm not worried about it.

View Details: Timex Ironman Shock-Resistant 30-Lap Classic Watch - Full-Size

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