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- Verified Buyer
This is the first review I have written, it's just not my thing. I ordered this watch because the battery on my old Fossil watch was starting to go and it proved difficult to replace the last couple of times, I guess because it's just so old. I didn't feel like dealing with it this time and also wanted something easier to read. I was wary about the elastic band on this watch, afraid it would "bite" as it expanded and retracted but I really liked the size and overall look of it. It looks similar to my Fossil watch with the few differences I was looking for.Well, the minute it arrived and I put it on my wrist I was delighted. As others have said, it is roomy and it slides up and down my wrist as easily as a bangle bracelet would. My wrist measures 6.25 inches just above the bone. If I want it to stay put, I just slide it farther up my forearm. The elastic doesn't really bite but I think if I had links removed to make it smaller, it might. My Fossil watch also fit a bit loosely - I prefer a watch not to be confining. The Fossil had a clasp and it would sometimes come undone on its own and the watch would fall off. The elastic on the new Timex has the advantage of fitting comfortably loose but never falling off. It's not nearly so big as to sail over my hand. I think this watch would be comfortable on a great range of wrist sizes.As for being able to read it, it's a pleasure. The big white face is clear as day and the light works easily by pressing the button in. So far it's keeping time well, it's only been a few days. Overall, the watch is not so big that it has a mannish or boyfriend look. It's just right. It's feminine enough to definitively look like a ladies watch but it's sturdy/big enough to be versatile, comfortable and *cool* looking. At least to me.I love this thing and it's the best thing I've bought in a long time. Saving money by buying something basic to replace something more expensive (I was debating buying a new Fossil) and then falling in love with the cheaper item rather than just being *able to deal with it* is great. When I ordered this thing I thought, "Eh, it'll do I hope." But now I prefer it.Don't keep thinking about it. Just buy the watch. I love the two tone color, by the way. That was what my Fossil watch was too.
