To identify a Timex watch, start with the complete alphanumeric style number engraved on its caseback. Match that number to the Specs section of a Timex product page; shorter model and date codes on the caseback are separate identifiers and may not identify the exact watch.
Find the style number on the caseback
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Turn the watch over and inspect the caseback for an engraved alphanumeric code. Timex calls this the style number; its identification guide gives TW2R47900 as an example.
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Write down the entire code exactly as shown, including letters and any leading zeroes. Do not assume a shorter code is the style number.
Tell the style number apart from other caseback codes
A Timex caseback can contain more than one code. The fields on Timex’s repair form distinguish a six-to-nine-character style number from a three-character model code prefixed by M and a two-character date code. The form’s examples include T00000, M921, and 37, respectively. These labels serve different purposes; use the complete style number when identifying the watch.
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#1 Best Overall
- Bold Field Design: Green 41mm case with digital dial pairs with an adjustable black strap fitting wrists up to 8 inches for daily wear
- Serious Performance: A 100-hour chronograph tracks lap and split times, plus a 24-hour countdown timer and a month, day and date calendar for everyday training
- Everyday Alarms: Three daily, weekday, or weekend alarms with a 5-minute backup, 24-hour military time mode, and two time zones keep you on schedule
- Night-Ready Visibility: An acrylic lens and INDIGLO light-up dial keep the gray digital display easy to read from dawn to dusk and after dark
- Built to Last: A Timex watch is designed for durability and everyday reliability; every piece reflects our commitment to quality without compromise
Confirm the match on Timex.com
Search Timex.com for the watch and open a plausible product page. Compare the number engraved on your caseback with the style number shown under Specs. A matching full style number is a stronger identification than a similar name or a shared short code.
If several listings seem plausible, compare the full style number first, then check the model or family code, watch type, visible features, and any battery or movement details stated on the relevant Timex listing or manual. Timex’s manual collections group some entries by broad watch types and may include multiple model codes under one family, so a shared family code alone does not establish an exact match.
Rank #2
- Contrast Case Build: A 38mm gray and black resin case pairs with an adjustable 18mm strap for secure, everyday training wear
- Serious Performance: A 100-hour chronograph with 30-lap memory and a 24-hour countdown timer support training days, while three customizable alarms keep you on schedule
- Stay on Schedule: Two time zones and a full day, date and month calendar keep every plan on track wherever the day takes you
- Night-Ready Visibility: An acrylic lens and INDIGLO backlight keep the digital display easy to read after dark, day or night
- Built to Last: A Timex watch is designed for durability and everyday reliability; every piece reflects our commitment to quality without compromise
Find a manual using the watch information
On Timex’s manuals page, search using the watch name, product number, or a feature. If a result seems relevant, compare its details with the watch you identified rather than relying on a family code by itself.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Identify the watch before ordering parts
Confirm the exact watch before choosing a replacement strap, battery, or other part. The identification and manual resources described here do not establish universal compatibility, so a similar-looking watch or matching family code is not enough to confirm that a part will fit.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- Silver-Tone Classic: White dial pairs with an adjustable black leather strap for a timeless, easy-to-read look every day
- Adjustable Strap: A comfortable band with a secure closure fits wrists up to 8 inches for a personalized, everyday feel every time
- Indiglo Backlight: A quick push of the button illuminates the dial in the dark, whenever it's needed most, day after day
- Effortless Style: Date window at 3 o'clock, full Arabic numerals, and a mineral glass crystal keep the dial simple and easy to read
- Built to Last: A Timex watch is designed for durability and everyday reliability; every piece reflects our commitment to quality without compromise
Rank #4
- Cream Dial Design: Cream dial with full Arabic numerals pairs with an adjustable green fabric strap for a rugged, outdoor look
- Adjustable Strap: A comfortable band fits securely up to an 8-inch wrist circumference for everyday wear, day in and day out
- Indiglo Backlight: A push of the button illuminates the dial and luminous hands in the dark, day or night, rain or shine
- All-Weather Durability: A mineral glass crystal and water resistance to 50 meters keep this field watch ready for daily wear
- Built to Last: A Timex watch is designed for durability and everyday reliability; every piece reflects our commitment to quality without compromise
Rank #3
- Blue Dial Style: Blue dial and silver-tone 38mm case pair with an adjustable brown crocodile-grain leather strap for daily wear
- Adjustable Leather Strap: A 20mm genuine leather band fits up to an 8-inch wrist circumference for secure, comfortable everyday wear
- Durable Construction: A 38mm brass case with a mineral glass crystal is built for everyday reliability through years of daily wear
- Indiglo Backlight: A quick push of the button illuminates the dial in the dark, whenever it's needed most, day after day
- Built to Last: A Timex watch is designed for durability and everyday reliability; every piece reflects our commitment to quality without compromise
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