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 | June 19th, 2009 at 1:25 am
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 | June 19th, 2009 at 1:38 am
Ah… I still remember the day where my book was stolen rather than my backpack. Such a good book.
3. cajie | June 19th, 2009 at 8:48 am
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 | June 19th, 2009 at 8:55 am
It kinda looks like one of those transformer watches they used to sell here in the 80’s, remember those ? :)
5. Yusuf | June 19th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
@cajie: thanks for the recommendation. I will go shopping and yes i am awesome at haggling :P
6. Mr.pedro | June 19th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
My Travel watch and its one of my fav. everyday watch
http://www.amazon.com/TAG-Heuer-Chronotimer-Digital-Analog-CAC111D-BA0850/dp/B000E48PEU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=watches&qid=1245442475&sr=8-1
Btw mark the watch looks terrible ;/
7. Yusuf | June 20th, 2009 at 12:38 am
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
8. Mr.pedro | June 20th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Btw mine is the Rubber Band not the one in amazon check it out at Tag heuer in kuwait for 310KD
9. Mark | June 20th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
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)
10. Ahmed25 | June 20th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
fits ur ugly shoes perfectly
11. Mark | June 20th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Yeah your Crocs look nicer.
12. Mr.pedro | June 21st, 2009 at 2:53 am
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
13. itsallg000d | June 21st, 2009 at 3:11 pm
You should get a watch that has compass as well since you want it for travelling!
14. Mr.pedro | June 21st, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Dude your So Vintage :P
15. Steven | July 1st, 2009 at 12:19 am
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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