Is The Timex Ironman The BEST G-Shock Alternative?

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[@rey4u2nv]

I was in the Marines (USA) for 14 yrs, I’ve had both Casio G-Shock and Timex Ironman which I still use. It’s got to the point where I used my Timex watch more in the field, deployments, and even around the house on my days off when I’m messing with tools or working on hobbies. Since the price point was cheaper, used it for everything since I didn’t care for breaking it. But the Casio G-Shock was up there in price that the only time I really used it was when I knew that I wasn’t doing anything rough. Walking around base, garrison, daily work or even a night out in town I’d slap on that Casio to show it off. Fast forward to the present time, I have no idea where my Casio G-Shock is but still to date I use my Timex on the daily.

[@jamesjackson8667]

The gshock goes paintballing, the ironman goes running.

[@kevinmiller7184]

Lots of reviewers talk about G-Shocks, but a serious Ironman review is long overdue. I agree. Great watches for runners. Started using them in the 80s. Got me through some marathons and lots of trail running. Great pricing and functionality. Well done Jory.

[@nocturnalmayhem0]

oh man when i was 9 or 10 i thought i was the absolute business when i saved up my allowance to buy a iron man at walmart for 46 dollars. i love that watch

[@SlapShotRegatta22]

Timex desperately needs to do a rerelease/reinterpretation of the original Ironman watches from the early 90's. With the retro digital craze they would sell a ton.

[@thelastwesternman6115]

I like the ease of seeing the time. HUGE numbers.

[@b.arc.5118]

I’ve been a huge fan of the Timex variation since the early 80’s when they were just called the “Triathlon.” I’ve got no issues with the G-Shocks, but the Timex Ironmans have always been much easier to read and operate while being lighter and just as durable as the G-Shocks. Each to his own, but the Ironmans have always made more sense.

[@BigNews2021]

I'm not really into digital watches, but I do have an Ironman. I bought it 3 1/2 years ago, just before summer, to use for jogging and going to the beach. I didn't want to keep on risking using my auto divers for the beach and my chrono seemed too nice to use for jogging or hiking. I looked at the G-Shock because that seemed to be the go-to for a lot of people. I found it over-priced, over-built, over-sized, overcrowded dial, and ugly as sin. So I looked at the Ironman. The model I chose was the perfect size, not too big at all, comfortable to wear, and not a ridiculous- Transformer looking thing like the G-Shock. And less than $40.00. So far it has survived 3 summers at the beach, getting pounded by waves, and winter of skiing/snowboarding. I also use it to time my jogs or just to time cooking or doing laundry. As I'm looking at it right now I noticed that it has some encrusted salt in the little ridges where the strap meets the case, and the white "Timex" script has completely faded. Salt, sun and chlorine would do that. Other than that it's just fine. Not even one scratch on the crystal, which is surprising. My major complain is that the strap is integrated with the case so when that tears, as rubber or silicon straps will tend to do, the watch will essentially be useless. But at 40 bucks it doesn't bother me too much.

[@jamesdecimuslll9747]

I'll take a G-shock over any ironman, any day. Basic training, day-to-day Infantry life, and several combat deployments don't lie.

[@CercaMoraine]

Timex over G-Shock for me. Louder beeps, huge numbers and indiglo is awesome. Though the best feature is the ability to hide modes you do not wish to see and make the watch hugely efficient for your specific use. Love it.

[@brianreif7305]

Career LEO here, 14 years and counting including 9 years on SWAT. I have both a Timex Ironman and a Casio GW6900. They’re the only watches I own and I enjoy them both, but if I had to choose, I prefer the Timex. Larger, easier to read display with less wasted space, the buttons are easy to press while wearing gloves, and it’s lighter and less noticeable. At the end of the day, I just need something durable and inexpensive that tells the time and date, has a stopwatch, and alarm, and the Timex nails that.

[@jcm9698]

I like the Timex in that it's way easier to read. My go to watch when I was in the military (served 27 years), was a Citizen dual analog/digital readout that I bought in 1984. I still have it, still works....

[@Racex777]

Let me set the record straight I work for a marine terminal for 15 years. I was in the military for 10 years. The marine terminal was tougher on the watch and the military ever was. I never broke an iron Man Timex watch

[@schoolchannel5748]

As a sailing instructor I can say that this is actually the go-to watch for yacht racing. The timer function helps sailors time race starts and is waterproof enough for even the most physical, in the water, boat classes

[@AK-rq1cz]

I have both, but I've had my Ironman since 1999 and it has been a true beater and still works. It's much smaller than the one in this video. Wore it in the military, countless mountain bike rides (and crashes), backpacking trips and rafting. Looks like crap now but still runs fine and I'll always have it. Both are great watches.

[@lussier1709]

I've been wearing a ironman for 20+ years. It's very functional, reliable and durable. Love it

[@MarkCreighton-tc7sy]

Timex has larger font which I find easier for reading the chrono function when swim training etc. Their longevity is rugged. I have an original 1985 Ironman which lives on my desk for reminding me what day/date it is.

[@para_bellum_1984]

I actually went looking for "vintage" Ironmans because of Jocko. I currently have one of the modern rugged versions but the old ones have a conventional lug construction so you can exchange regular straps without the watch looking quirky. They also just look way better in general than the modern ones honestly.

[@VOIDVIDS]

Love how clear and legible the readout is definitely wins in that category

[@Furniture121]

It's nice to see Timex digital watches getting a bit of love. G-Shock/Casio seem to suck the air out of the digital watch space on KZbin, which is interesting to me as the Timex digital watches have been around about as long, and are strong sellers. In my time in the CAF I have seen more Timex on wrists than G-Shocks.