Timex Skiathlom

When I travel I wear what I call my travel watches. They are cheap digital watches which no one would want to steal in case I get mugged (don’t ask). For the past 2 years I’ve been using my Casio calculator watch but I recently decided I wanted a watch that could at least tell me the temperature. So after a bit of searching I decided to get the Timex Skiathlom. Its a very rare and strange (i.e. ugly) looking watch from the late 80′s. I used to have one back in 1990 and I figured I would get one. I had forgotten the name of the watch but after a bit of help from a Timex forum I managed to find the watch on eBay in excellent condition. It cost me around KD10 which isn’t too bad. Since there is barely any information on this watch online, I decided to scan the manual and take a clear frontal shot so that if anyone searches for this watch in the future they will find at least some info.

So if you’re interested in the Timex Skiathlom owners manual and a high resolution picture click [Here]


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  1. Yusuf says:

    The watch is actually not that bad looking.. lol I am in market for a digi watch too. which does more than just tell time. But i want something good looking for normal everyday use.. Any suggestions?

  2. Mubah says:

    Ah… I still remember the day where my book was stolen rather than my backpack. Such a good book.

  3. cajie says:

    Yusuf, check out Casio Protrek Triple-Sensor series.
    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=protrek

    If you have good haggling skills, you can actually get them in Kuwait cheaper than the Amazon prices.

    I picked up 2 from Souk Al-Watiya. Paid around 40 kd each.

  4. Mathai says:

    It kinda looks like one of those transformer watches they used to sell here in the 80′s, remember those ? :)

  5. Yusuf says:

    @cajie: thanks for the recommendation. I will go shopping and yes i am awesome at haggling :P

  6. Yusuf says:

    guy no metallic watches please.. i dont wear metallic watches. Just the leather belt one. My dad gifted me a burberry for my birthday, but i just wore it once. Coz its metallic..:D

  7. Mr.pedro says:

    Btw mine is the Rubber Band not the one in amazon check it out at Tag heuer in kuwait for 310KD

  8. Mark says:

    Mr Pedro the idea behind a travel watch is that it should be cheap. KD300 isn’t cheap (I know it is when you compare it to some watches but generally speaking it isnt)

  9. Ahmed25 says:

    fits ur ugly shoes perfectly

  10. Mark says:

    Yeah your Crocs look nicer.

  11. Mr.pedro says:

    LMAO ^

    yea mark i got the idea but why this it reminds me of power rangers :P

    Damn check this out thats pimped out

    http://www.geekalerts.com/u/casio-databank.jpg

  12. itsallg000d says:

    You should get a watch that has compass as well since you want it for travelling!

  13. Mr.pedro says:

    Dude your So Vintage :P

  14. Steven says:

    I Own one of these watches. I got it for a present when it came out and I still prefer this watch over any other I have ever owned.


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