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 Marathon® By: Timex Average Rating: 3.0 Total Reviews: 1 More Information At times, frustrating.  On: 2007-01-22Well start with the short of it: The Good: - Timexs Indiglo is always a strong feature and this watch wont let you down there - Lightweight design [I prefer the rubber wristband over the cloth - less stink involved there] - Large numbers on the watchs face to help you out when your eyes are stinging with sweat - Comes in a variety of colors The Bad: - Poorly oriented buttons [this is a short; youll have to read the expanded review below to see why] - Painted plastic fades quickly [as usual] Though I listed only two "Bads," I think one is enough to elicit the 3 out of five, which I will address first. The buttons on this watch are positioned in such a way that my hand often [and inadvertently] stops the chronograph or clears my time completely! This trait is overwhelming clear when Im reaching behind me to grab a gel or adjust something on my rear during longer runs. When youre trying to clock yourself and log your times this is an obvious and completely awful detriment to your routine. The alternative [if you own this watch] would be to switch to a different mode if you plan on moving your wrist for an extended period of time - but this alternative does not a good design make. What makes these buttons so easily pressed is the fact that they are on the absolute periphery of the watch and extremely sensitive. Altogether, what may have seemed like a great design facet really works against one who is active with their hands while running. The minor "Bad" is the fact that the silver paint fades fast on the watch face, which is to be expected with a Timex watch [at least, its what Ive come to expect]. The "Goods" are somewhat self explanatory, so Ill leave them as is. If the design wasnt so flawed as to cause such frustration, itd definitely be worth a star or two more. As is, 3 are the most stars I care to give. |