Timex Ironman 54281

Pros: Sleek design; simple, easy-to-use functionality; durable.

Cons: Lack of sleep function; may not have every feature that people are looking for.

The Bottom Line: Well designed and built, this Ironman may not have every feature in the world, but it does the simple stuff right.

Review: I purchased this watch at a local sports shop on the way to a race because my Polar Heart Rate Monitor died on me the day before. I just picked up the first watch that looked solid enough to last for a little while until I could get my HR monitor fixed, ...

Pros: Functional, stylish, useful.

Cons: Weak band on this model.

The Bottom Line: For the price it's the best.

Review: I have always been a fan of less expensive watches. While many of my peers will buy a TAG, Rolex, or Cartier, I always preferred the simple Timex Ironman. With an Ironman I never have to take the watch off. I can shower, swim, watch TV, go to work, ...

Pros: Good looking

Cons: Band is terrible at best- falls apart and not easy to fix

Review: After only three months of ownership watch has been repaired once and now the band fell off- no it didn't break it fell off. Apparently this style band is terrible and I found out it can only be repaired by factory. Some Wal Marts refuse to sell this ...