Timsty electronic sports watch with LED backlight: quick answer
The Timsty is a large, inexpensive digital sports watch with an LCD display, a five-color LED backlight, alarm, chronograph, date and day. The listing states 50 m water resistance, so you can swim and shower with it as long as you never press buttons under water. However, the compass on the dial is not functional.
Who it suits and who should skip it
A good fit if you want a cheap, big-display digital watch for sports, school, hiking or work, with a backlight and a stopwatch.
Skip it if you want a real compass, GPS or heart-rate tracking, a small case, or a watch for formal wear.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 50 m water resistance per the listing: swim and shower safe, no hot baths
- Five-color LED backlight for night use
- Time, alarm and chronograph modes
- Date, day, hours, minutes and seconds on the LCD
- Fits wrists from about 6.5 to 9.25 inches
- Stainless steel case with polyurethane band
- Suits teens and adults
- Very low price
Cons
- The compass is decoration only, so do not rely on it
- Large case (about 1.97 in / 50 mm) looks bulky on small wrists
- Do not press buttons under water, even though the watch is water resistant
- Unknown brand, so durability and support are uncertain
Key specifications
- Display: LCD with LED backlight in five selectable colors
- Modes: time, alarm, chronograph
- Case diameter: 1.97 in; watch face 1.77 x 1.77 in
- Band: polyurethane, buckle clasp, width 0.94 in
- Water resistance: 50 m
- Package: watch and user manual
However, specifications can vary between versions, so check the listing of the exact model before you buy.
FAQ
Can I swim with the Timsty?
The listing says yes, so you can swim and shower with it (not in hot baths), but never press the buttons under water.
Does the compass work?
No, because the listing says the compass has no function.
Does it have an alarm and stopwatch?
Yes, because it has three modes (time, alarm and chronograph).
Is it for small wrists?
Because it is a large watch with a strap fitting about 6.5 to 9.25 inches, it is better for medium to large wrists.
Our recommendation
If you want a cheap, big-display sports watch with a backlight and real water resistance, the Timsty is a decent budget pick. However, for longer-lasting quality, compare a Casio or Timex digital model. Finally, see current listings below.
