Comments on: Timex Weekender Review (38mm): All You Need To Know…

By: James Demello

James Demello — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:07:50 +0000

No one seems to know who makes the movement. Is it a Miyota?

By: Kris

Kris — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:43:50 +0000

The Weekender is one of my wife’s favorite watches since I got it for her for a Christmas gift a few years ago. She has me change out the colorful NATO straps I also got for her to suit her wardrobe or mood. I did have to use a piece of wood over the back to press the case back on after a recent battery change (pressing down on both ends of the wood ‘bar’). But I was glad, who wants a loose fitting case back. It is a nice inexpensive watch.

By: Mark Signorelli

Mark Signorelli — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 21:58:30 +0000

Hi Jack,
I’m so sorry for this late reply. I think your best bet would be to buy a used Weekender on eBay and just swap out the movement. I don’t know the specific model number of the movement but I suspect that you could just look for another 38mm Weekender and make a reasonable assumption that the movement would work for your watch. Good luck!
Regards,
Mark

By: Jack Patino

Jack Patino — Sat, 21 May 2022 13:38:50 +0000

Excellent review! I recently received a Weekender in a collection of other watches, and the busted crystal tells me that it took a great fall, and no longer functions. I have tried new batteries, a bit of oil, spinning the dials, nothing works. Is there any way to order a new movement, and if so, what movement model should I be looking for? I know these are relatively inexpensive, but I like the challenge of repairing broken things (and in this case, the repair is a replacement movement instead 🙂 ) Thanks for any help you can send my way!

By: Jess

Jess — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 14:55:05 +0000

In reply to Samir.

You can find the definitions of watch depth ratings online; according to most,
“A water-resistance level of 30 meters means the watch can withstand splashes of water. A level of 50 meters means that it can be worn for swimming in shallow depths. A level of 100 meters means it can be worn snorkeling and a level of 200 meters or more means it can be worn scuba diving.”
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By: Mark Signorelli

Mark Signorelli — Mon, 03 May 2021 00:28:06 +0000

Hi Chris,

Thanks for sharing that observation about your Weekender’s timekeeping. Wow, if it’s even close to your Precidrive, that’s impressive because those movements are dead accurate.

By: Chris A.

Chris A. — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 19:02:56 +0000

I have a unplanted brass 40mm Weekender that bought on eBay for $28.00. It is unbelievably accurate for some weird reason. I know it’s an anomaly, but next to my Certina DS 2 Precidrive, that’s thermally compensated, it’s the most accurate quartz I own. Great little watch, and a diamond in the Timex movement ruff.

By: Mark Signorelli

Mark Signorelli — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 18:56:05 +0000

In reply to Alex. Hi Alex, I know just what you mean. I don’t think my wife notices it so much anymore but I can see how it would be a deal breaker for you.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 01:37:59 +0000

Great watch, except for that ticking. It drives me nuts. I tried to force myself to get used to it by never taking it off in a quiet room. I swear I hear ticks now for the first few seconds when I am in a quiet place. Had to switch to a Seiko 5 even though I didn’t like the dial as much.

By: Mark Signorelli

Mark Signorelli — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 16:14:21 +0000

In reply to Johann Kim. Hi Johann. You are very welcome. I'm glad that you found my review to be useful.