Review on Timex T5K784 Ironman Essential Mid Size by Michelle Wilson

Works fine. I'm used to those Ironman watches that usually sell for $50-60 and I thought it was the same but cheaper. I was wrong. It works fine but there are some differences. The night light of this clock illuminates the entire back and the numbers are black. Other, more expensive watches illuminate the digits, which is easier on the eye in the dark. In addition, nicer watches have 3 alarms that can be programmed. This watch can only set one alarm. Next to. It is great. I bought it because I wanted a watch with a date and an alarm. I'd love to find one that's smaller, 'nicer', less 'sporty', but that's about all I've found so far. Also, the design on the front is almost imperceptible as it makes the difference between a matte and glossy finish rather than the actual image. Maybe it's matte paint on a glossy surface so it's only visible in the light at a certain angle. Also, yellow is a kind of neon and therefore you can see it from every angle. It looks like a yellow circle and a yellow dot for the letter M. I have to look closely and look at it from different angles to really see the beautiful design on the front. I would have preferred the yellow in a different color as I don't like neon yellow but I couldn't find anything that compares. Overall I am satisfied and it works well. The alarm clock is loud, normal, everything works fine. The bracelet gets dirty over time and takes on a gray appearance due to its matte finish. It doesn't bother me too much. I've been using this watch for about 12 years and every 2-3 years the plastic on the strap breaks and I have to buy a new one. That's why I chose less expensive this time, but I like its backlight more.