No surprise here..

Timex Ironman model 731-A

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..just your basic Timex Watch Co.

Ironman Triathlon Indiglo which, while having obviously been rode hard and put up wet, still functions perfectly. "Takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'" indeed!

The functions are Time (Day/Month/Date), Chonograph (with a split function capable of tracking ninety nine laps

, despite the "8 Lap" label below the pusher), Countdown Timer, and Alarm.

Timex Ironman model 731-A

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The bracelet is pretty cool & quite unusual, a SS folded link affair with rubber inserts. And, wonder of wonders, 'tis even long enough to fit me! Very comfy, too - the rubber inserts give it a totally unique feel.

Another keeper, I reckon. I mean, this thing's pretty hard to top as a beater! Beat up enough that there'll be zero worries about it getting dinged, and tough enough to take anything I'm likely to throw at it.. and then some! Thumbs up!

-Ricky

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Part 5 at Ricky Lee's Home For Wayward Wristwatches	Ricky Lee	282	December 12, 2009 06:21PM
I have two of those watches... One that I've had since before I was married (it's about 16 or 17 years old), and another I bought off eBay a couple years ago to replace the original, so the original could be retired for posterity. Both have that bracelet and it is very good as you describe.	Chance	116	December 13, 2009 01:10PM
Cool! 'tis extremely telling that.. ..you bought the second. And thanks for the response.. I admit I was a bit mystified by the apparent lack of love for this one by me fellow ers! Quote Chance Both have that bracelet and it is very good as you describe. It really is. Totally unique (and great! ) feel, unlike anything I've ever encountered. Does yours have the 99-lap split chrono, too? Going out on a limb here, but since it clearly says "8 Lap" below the pusher, I assume that this is an upgrade to the original design. And for anyone who has need of a robust lap timer, surely this is THE chrono to have!	Ricky Lee	99	December 13, 2009 01:28PM

Time for an Update on this Old Warhorse!

May 01, 2012 06:03PM

Sure that'd be..

Timex Ironman Triathlon model 731-A

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..the

Triathlon model 731-A. WIS Honeymoon

Seems a perfect compliment to the G-Shock. Just as tough in it's own way, as this one has certainly proved.

Timex Ironman Triathlon model 731-A

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The Basic Black Uncle

strap is a new addition, never before seen here in photo form. It originally wore one of these:

But, of course, since I robbed it of links for my Atlantis 100 bracelet, an alternative was required. I'm most happy with this solution! Thumbs up!

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This watch may be - Dare I say it?! - THE Perfect Beater. Whistle

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Perhaps The Perfect Poor Man's Watch, too. Looked at a certain way, it's hard to see how you could get ANY more Bang For Your Buck. Wink

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Here's what my choice in an Extreme Duty Dual-Wrist Combo looks like in action:
Timex Ironman Triathlon 731-A vs. G-Shock Vibration G7500G

Timex Ironman Triathlon 731-A vs. G-Shock Vibration G7500G

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WIS Honeymoon

Have a Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr8! Happy Hour me

Brothers!

Sláinte! Cheers!

-Ricky

"They can tak' oour lives, but they cannae tak' oour troousers!" -- Battle cry of the Nac MacFeegle

Part 5 at Ricky Lee's Home For Wayward Wristwatches

Part 5 at Ricky Lee's Home For Wayward Wristwatches

I have two of those watches...

Cool! 'tis extremely telling that..

Time for an Update on this Old Warhorse!