Courtney Collins
This is my second one of these. My previous one - same colors, etc. -- was the "old model" (the 1440) -- basically, the same watch, same functions, but the buttons on this one are just a bit bigger, so that's a nice change.My first one lasted almost 4 years, which is AMAZING given the price (only a couple dollars less than I paid for this one). I've had much pricier watches that didn't last nearly as long. So I didn't hesitate at all to order another one of the same (or almost the same) model.It's not difficult to set up as long as you follow the directions. The instructions are printed on very thin paper in very tiny print in a bunch of languages, so I needed reading glasses to decipher it, but really, it's not difficult to get this up and running with the date/time set properly. I generally don't use all of the more advanced features (alarm, stopwatch) but I do use the second time zone -- I have family overseas, so I like to keep track of the local time where they're located.It is water resistant. I shower with it on and have never had problems with it. The size is perfect, too, and the "Indiglo" light feature is wonderful at night.Really, I can't find anything negative so say about it. Extremely well made, at a super price point, reliable, nice looking -- definitely one of the best casual watch values around, in my opinion. Solid 5-stars.

Amy Young
My wife had another one of these, but the band broke, and the bands are nearly impossible to find. So I hunted down this exact replacement. (I did finally find a band, but this was cheaper - go figure...)She loves the looks, the easy reading, and the ruggedness for a weekend/workout watch. The layout of the dial/display is better on this version than the newer models, so I see why she likes it. And she loves fuschia...

Jacob Vega
I buy this watch (or a very similar model, sometimes the marathon is not available in which case I'll buy the 1440 or whatever I can find at a similar price and which functions similarly) approximately every 3 years because that's about how long it lasts. Usually the battery dies (and it's so inexpensive, it's easier to just get a new one than to get the battery changed, plus changing the battery can affect the waterproofness I've heard), but one time the strap pretty much disintegrated, breaking into 3 pieces as I put it on one morning. I would rather pay $15-$20 for a watch every 2 years and not have to worry about scratching it up, as I would if I had a more expensive watch.I like this watch because it matches all the features that are important to me: it's digital (not analog), it has a small profile, it gets small enough to fit on my very small wrist, and it is water resistant. I also like the purple color, and the date, stopwatch, hourly chime, alarm and Indiglo light features. I don't wear it in the shower but I have gone swimming while wearing it (not lap swimming but just splashing around in a pool) and it's been fine, and I get it wet while washing dishes all the time.This watch loses half a star because it consistently only lasts 3 years (I've had maybe 4 watches at this point and it's consistent) whereas the limited warranty is only for one year so I always just have to buy a new one. This watch loses another half star because it has this weird world clock feature- it's a T2 setting where you can choose a different time to set your watch (I think you only choose the hour, not the minutes, so it's for a different time zone or something). However, I find this pretty useless, and yet when I want to use other settings, I have to pass it, and it's kind of just in the way. Another weird thing, which is not necessarily good or bad, is that if you go to a setting other than the main time, after awhile (maybe 30 seconds) it will go back to the main time setting, unless you're on stopwatch and the stopwatch is running. This is not bad, but I was confused for awhile because I would know I left it on a certain setting but I'd look at the watch and it was back on the main screen. Also, I really wish this watch had a timer.

Abigail Newman
I've bought numerous watches over the years, and could never find one that fit my needs exactly: that one didn't have a digital watch-face, this one's band was too thick, and another one's watch-face was just too big. I would buy another watch in about 2-3 months because I wasn't able to find something that consistently worked for me AND fit my price range.This was about the 5th or 6th time I was buying a watch in a year, and I was more than ready to be done with watch-shopping. So, hearing good things about Timex from several friends, I decided to give yet another watch (this time a more trusted brand) a chance. And boy, am I glad I did.I have been SO impressed by this Marathon. The watch band is neither too small or big, and the watch face is small enough that it doesn't dig into my arm if I bend my wrist.I've almost never taken the watch off in the time since I bought it, and it's none the worse for wear. It's come with me multiple times in the shower, a pool, and even a lake, perfectly keeping time after each. The battery has never stopped or malfunctioned either, something I've experienced with countless other digital watches.One important thing to note: The owner's manual (which can be found here: http://assets.timex.com/manual/W-292.pdf ) says you should NOT press any of the timer/set-up/indiglo buttons while in water. Because I followed this advice, my watch has continued to work after being underwater. Use common sense!I also love the alarm and glow-in-the-dark features. What better way to wake up than hear a friendly traditional beeping noise and shove your glowing watch in your face to make sure you haven't lost your job because of tardiness? :D All jokes aside, the alarm noise is perfect if you need something loud to rouse a deep sleeper. Yes, it's harsher than something you would find on a smartphone, but it works! And the glow-in-the-dark face is super handy.In conclusion? There's a reason Timex is a trusted brand. If you're in the market for a new digital watch, look no further. You've found it!- - -If my review has helped you, please click the helpful button. It helps me to spread my personal experience, good or bad, with more people so everyone can be a smart shopper. Thanks and God bless!