Timex Ironman

Timex Ironman

First Timex Ironman Watch Upgrade - INDIGLO

INDIGLO was the first upgrade that was ever done the Timex Ironman watch. This can be considered to be a major upgrade done back in 1992. So, what is this INDIGLO? It is nothing but an electroluminescence dial. The purpose of this was to ensure that the user can check his readings and also refer to time when in an extreme dark environment. This technology was first made use of, in clocks by some other companies. However, Timex revolutionized the wrist watches by incorporating this technology in them.

This particular technology was found to be useful for midnight runners, security guards, as well as movie goers. The illumination that it produces is comparable to the full moon glow. All that the user needs to do to activate it is to press the button. The plus point of this feature was that it was carefully designed to ensure that very little battery was consumed so that the watch does not stop working right in the middle of the night.

The working principle of this INDIGLO is based on the conversion of electrical energy into light directly and not electricity to heat and heat to any incandescent bulb. Thus, the power consumption is fairly low compared to the incandescent bulb technology that most of the other manufacturers used earlier.

The illumination lasts comfortably for three seconds every time that the button is pressed, thus enabling the user to make note of the time of the day or other details such as heart rate, calories burnt, etc. For runners who reside in dark winter countries, this is the best alternative and far effective watch compared to any ordinary wrist watch. This technology was then induced into other variants of Timex running watches thus making them ultimate choice for serious runners.

Apart from the vital facilities that it provides to the athletes, fitness enthusiasts, spelunkers, security guards, and so on, they also help in entertaining movie-goers. The fun fact is that the young generation has come up with a new language using INDIGLO. Three flashes represent thumbs down while four means that it is the turn of that person to go and buy the popcorn.

The INDIGLO technology used in Timex Ironman watch has received acceptance from several athletes and people who look for some cool features on their wrist watches. Though it was the first major upgrade done to Ironman series, it still has not lost its charm and continues to exist in the recent years as well.
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Does anyone know what '100 m Water Resistant' means?

I've purchased the "Timex Ironman Sleek Triathlon 50 Lap" watch and it says it water proof but it says - 100m water resistant, i don't know what this means and it would be really helpful if anyone could just guess or even better if they know - could it be maybe 100 metres and how would that work? any help greatly appreciated!

"The "Water Resistant" mark has come to replace the "Water Proof" and is now described by the following ISO-Standard 2281:

WATER RESISTANT 30M
(3 ATM / 100 Feet) * - Protected in everyday life, bathing, accidental splashes, short swimming or car washing - it is resistant against perspiration, water vapor, rain drops.
It is tested for water resistance up to 3 ATM, and must be able to survive 30 minutes under water at a depth of 1 m (3 feet) followed by 90 seconds under a pressure corresponding to 30 meters

WATER RESISTANT 50M
(5 ATM / 160 Feet) * - Protected in everyday life, bathing, accidental splashes, short swimming, car washing, parachuting, hang gliding and skiing - it is resistant against perspiration, water vapor, rain drops.
It is tested for water resistance up to 5 ATM corresponding to 50 meters

WATER RESISTANT 100M
(10 ATM / 300 Feet) * - Protected in everyday life, swimming, snorkeling, mountain climbing, parachuting, hang gliding, skiing and all kinds of sports challenges
It is tested for water resistance up to 10 ATM corresponding to 100 m

WATER RESISTANT 200M
(20 ATM / 660 Feet) * - Protected in everyday life, free diving without scuba gear, and all kinds of water sports.
It is tested for water resistance up to 20 ATM corresponding to 200 m

WATER RESISTANT 300M
(30 ATM / 1000 Feet) * - Protected for scuba diving to a depth of 30 meters, for 2 hours.
It is tested for water resistance up to 30 ATM corresponding to 300 m

WATER RESISTANT 500M
(50 ATM / 1650 Feet) * - Protected for scuba diving to a depth of 50 meters, for 2 hours.
It is tested for water resistance up to 50 ATM corresponding to 500 m

* The metres value does not relate to a diving depth but to the air pressure used in the course of the water resistance test. (DIN 8310, ISO 2281, NIHS 91-10)"

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