7 questions about the brand Timex
- Where does the brand Timex come from?
- Where are the watches made? Timex
- How to set a watch Timex ?
- How to change the battery in a watch Timex ?
- How to get a watch repaired Timex ?
- Are Timex watches waterproof?
- How do I remove the alarm from a watch Timex ?
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Where does the brand Timex come from?
Timex is an American watch brand founded in 1854. Initially known as the Waterbury Clock Company, the brand quickly became known as "the people's watchmaker" thanks to the quality of its products and its unbeatable prices. In the 1960s, one in three watches sold in the United States was a Timex. A success story that is still relevant today, as Timex is still one of the most popular watch brands of the moment.
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Where are the watches made? Timex
The Timex watches are manufactured in a watch workshop in Cebu, Philippines. The company's headquarters are in Middlebury, a small town in western Vermont, USA.
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How to set a watch Timex ?
To set the time, date and options on your watch Timex, please follow the instructions below:
1) Press and hold SET-RECALL, when the time and date are displayed.
2) The time zone (1, 2, or 3) will flash. Press + or - to select the time zone to be set.
3) Press NEXT. The time will flash. Press + or - to change the time (including AM and PM); press and hold the button to scroll through the values.
4) Press NEXT. The minutes are flashing. Press + or - to change the minutes.
5) Press NEXT. The seconds will flash. Press + or - to reset the seconds to zero.
6) Press NEXT. The month flashes. Press + or - to change the month.
7) Press NEXT. The day flashes. Press + or - to change the day.
8) Press NEXT. The year flashes. Press + or - to change the year.
9) Press NEXT to set the options. Press + or - to change the value and then press NEXT to move to the next option.
Press DONE at any step to exit and save the settings.
Options available: 12 or 24 hour format, date with MM-DD or DD-MM format, N time chime, beep each time a button is pressed, custom mode (Select "HIDE" to hide unwanted modes - they will be removed from the mode set - Select "ON" to display a mode). Press START-SPLIT once and hold to display the 2nd time zone. Press and hold START-SPLIT twice to display the 3rd time zone. Press and hold the button for 4 seconds to change to the displayed time zone. -
How to change the battery in a watch Timex ?
Timex strongly recommends that watches be replaced by a professional watchmaker or jeweller. The battery type is indicated on the back of the watch. If present, press the Internal Reset button after replacing the battery.
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How to get a watch repaired Timex ?
Watches from Timex are guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase. All warranty repairs require proof of purchase. If you wish to return your watch to Timex for repair, do not send it in its original case, as it will not be returned to you. Please do not include a custom or specific strap.
For more information about your warranty or after-sales service, please contact our customer service department.
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Are Timex watches waterproof?
Most watches Timex are waterproof to a certain depth. The water resistance of watches can vary from 30 to 100 metres depending on the model. To be sure, read the user's manual supplied with your watch.
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How do I remove the alarm from a watch Timex ?
To deactivate the alarm on your watch Timex, press START-SPLIT. The alarm icon is displayed when the alarm is activated, whether in this mode or in Time mode. When the alarm goes off, the nightlight flashes. Press any button to stop it. If no button is pressed, the alarm will continue to sound for 20 seconds.