TimexWomen's Essex Ave 25mm Watch

I bought this watch after two months of shopping, warily expecting the issues other reviewers mentioned: doesn't keep good time, too shiny, hard to adjust the band. I thought at least it's so cheap I can get another if it's no good, and I liked the listed features.For my watch at least, none of those issues were true. I've been wearing it since it arrived two days ago, and the time it keeps seems perfect (and it's easy to read, with the clear yet subtle gold dots for each minute).Appearance: the finish is exactly what I was expecting--shiny, polished brass--and I like it. It doesn't seem too bright or tacky to me. It's simple, classic-looking, and elegant. I like the quiet rainbow sheen of the mother-of-pearl dial, and I love that the numbers are in gold instead of black or some more obvious shade.As far the fit and adjustment: I have small wrists (6 1/8" around, or .15.3 cm), and the band nearly fit out of the box. I didn't like that it slid around, so I took out three links using a tutorial from The Watch Prince>Info>"Removing a Link: Expansion." I had no problems making this simple adjustment, but I do have some experience making jewelry and fixing sewing machines, so I'm familiar with adjusting tiny metal bits. I also had two pairs of precision needle-nose pliers. If you don't have a tool like that, it would be hard.Based on the proportions in the picture, the watch is smaller than I expected, even after holding up a ruler to see what a 25.5 mm case and 12 mm band would look like. Quite flattering on my small frame. I think the pictured watch has had the band shortened dramatically.The tick is audible if I put it up to my ear but otherwise I have not noticed it (I have no noticeable hearing loss).The practicality features are wonderful. The backlight works well: you push in the stem (the knob for setting the time) and the light glows. As soon as you release the stem, the light stops. I love that there are numbers on every hour marker, and thin black lines on every minute, and all without sacrificing beauty.The expansion (spring) band is also convenient, although I prefer the look of regular link bands. I was planning to buy a regular metal band for $10-20 and replace it myself, but now that I'm wearing it, I'm very happy with the original band.Highly recommended.

Got it for my mother who wants a daily driver wrist watch, reliable and affordable.This watch for the price is amazing, beautiful, simple and does it very well what it has been designed to do, tell what is the exact time !

I bought this same watch almost 20 years ago as a pretty and functional nursing watch. Needed the second hand and loved the Indiglo feature. Still ticking! But pretty beat up. Perfect replacement!

Though this Timex watch is rather large, it is an attractive casual watch. The expandable band looks very nice, but I find it pinches my wrist from time to time, so I don't wear it as much as I had hoped. Maybe it is my fault and I had one too many links removed. I'm not sure. It has the indi-glo feature that allows you to push a button and a soft light lets you view the time in a low-light situation. The second hand is a nice feature too, as it seems some watches no longer offer them. The numbers are large and easy to view.

Being retired, this blew my budget for the month, but Timex has always been my reliable go to. Must wear a wristwatch as I’m now bedridden & it’s hard to see our wall clock. I also like the “press for backlight” feature, which I need after lighs out in the room. Also know this very easy to read (but just the right size of a nickel) will be reliable for years. Recommend!

I love this watch! Simple light . Looks fancy!

Good little basic watch.

I’ve always been a fan of Timex watches and this one is perfect! The strap is soft, fits perfectly and it’s indiglo which I love! I wish they had the exact same watch, but with a white leather strap for spring/summer. It’s very comfortable to wear as well, and not huge. Not a fan of huge women’s watches. Perfect!