24 hour numerals are also included on the outermost ring of the dial, though they’re so small that it isn’t information you can gather at a glance. The arabic numerals at 2, 6, and 10 are occluded by the chronograph complications, and a date function is set next to the 4 o’clock position. It’s cluttered – even busy – but not any less legible for it. I’ve never owned a chronograph, and something about the numerous dials was strangely appealing. Of course, the reason that I settled on this particular Timex was the dial. The battery will need replacement every few years, though I would expect that estimate to diminish if you frequently use the “Indiglo” feature. While not as interesting as an automatic or a mechanical, quartz movements are reliable, accurate, and cheap. I have no complaints regarding the movement. This is a quartz movement manufactured in the Philippines, and it’s probable that the case has the same origins. The internet informs me that the movement is known as the W92, which is the same movement Timex uses on their other chronographs. Information on the movement that the Weekender uses is in short supply. In fact, as trendy as brass and copper are in the gear community at large, I’m surprised I don’t see more unpolished Weekenders floating around on Instagram. Does this have a practical effect on the Weekender’s performance? Not in my experience. I do have to admit that until recently I thought that the case was made of stainless steel as it turns out, it’s made of brass. The high polish and simple design grant it an elegance that many watches – even significantly more expensive ones – can’t claim to possess. On the whole, I’ve been nothing but impressed with the case. The case on the Weekender Chrono Oversized is 40mm wide, 9mm tall, and has a lug width of 20mm. The warranty service on my A-2T took longer than expected, so I wore the Weekender exclusively for two months and then some. When I purchased it, the price was around 50USD, and it’s seemed to hover there ever since. (Note: there is no ‘Regular’ Weekender Chrono, so I don’t understand the ‘Oversized’ moniker.) It was attractive without being fussy, fit my wrist well, and was distinct enough from the Bertucci A-2T that I felt it would complement my collection, not end up as needless clutter. It could be either one.Īfter the aforementioned fruitless search, I decided on the Timex Weekender Chrono Oversized. Granted, I tried to track down a nicer watch in the local pawn shops, but it appears that no one in Bakersfield has good taste – or that those who do aren’t in a hurry to offload their watches. So when I needed a new watch (as my Bertucci A-2T was out for repair), I knew betting odds would land me with a Weekender of some sort. Their brand is as synonymous with affordable as the Casio G-Shock line is with durable. We may get paid an affiliate commission if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of the links on this web page.įor as long as I can remember, Timex has been the company for budget watches. Reapply now and then leather should never suffer from drying out.This post contains affiliate links. Doing a water drop test after makes it seem waterproof but only lasts so long but helps keep leather soft and supple. It was not intended for this but is multi use friendly.Īpply, wipe off excess and let dry for a couple hours before using or leather will stretch unless that is desired like for a tight pair of boots or gloves.
Safe for leather, A guy can spot test if not sure but I use it on a lot of things with no ill effect. I use it as it will not go rancid like coconut oil or other naturals and works well. I treat my leather straps with Super Lube grease, (H1 incidental contact) food grade safe silicone. I like it a lot though and the Indiglo is a win as always for night use.įor leather.
Nice watch, wears small on me and looks really nice with blue dial, I find the hands can be hard to see sometimes being so thin but I am getting older so that is part of it too tbh. It started my Chrono collecting journey actually. I put mine on a thick black leather Nato with silver buckles and it looks right at home.
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