# Timex Weekender 38mm Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Timex Weekender 38mm is a compact casual field watch with a minimalist design featuring bold printed Arabic numerals on a clean dial, Arabic markers, and Indiglo backlight for low-light visibility, ideal for budget-conscious everyday wearers seeking a no-fuss, lightweight timepiece powered by a reliable quartz movement with indefinite battery life.

## Overall Watch Rating: 4.5/10.0

**Versatility Metric (8.2/10.0)** - Its slim profile and neutral styling make it exceptionally adaptable from office casual to weekend outings, outperforming bulkier entry-level divers like the Casio MDV106.
**Material Metric (7.0/10.0)** - Stainless steel construction with mineral crystal provides solid durability for daily wear, comparable to Hamilton Khaki Field budget models.
**Dials & Design Metric (6.8/10.0)** - The legible dial with full Arabic numerals and Indiglo offers timeless field watch appeal, though unoriginal next to Seiko 5 aesthetics.
**Movement Metric (6.1/10.0)** - The quartz caliber delivers consistent accuracy better than +/-15 seconds per month, matching Citizen Eco-Drive reliability in the affordable segment.
**History & Innovation Metric (4.5/10.0)** - Timex's legacy of accessible timekeeping shines through Indiglo tech, but lacks the pioneering impact of brands like Seiko.
**Functions Metric (3.5/10.0)** - Basic timekeeping plus Indiglo covers essentials adequately, similar to standard G-Shock analogs.
**Brand Metric (3.0/10.0)** - Timex excels in practical affordability like Casio, but trails in prestige compared to even entry-luxury like Tissot.
**Rarity Metric (1.0/10.0)** - Mass-produced at low price point, it's as common as Timex Ironman variants on the market.
**Complications Metric (0.5/10.0)** - Absence of any complications keeps it simple, far below even basic date-equipped budget watches like Invicta Pro Diver.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.5

## WM Collector Grade: B-

## Performance Insights: Strong versatility and materials punch above weight for everyday use, while weak complications and rarity reflect its budget tool-watch nature; solid value trading below $85 implied price.

## TPS Interpretation: Good Value: The watch delivers dependable casual performance and backlight utility well-suited to its accessible price point.

## Watch Data
[https://www.timex.com/dw/image/v2/BFCK_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-timex-master-catalog/default/dw4d5a4b3b/0624/TW2R42500?$dw_large$] - [Front picture of Timex Weekender 38mm blue dial]; [https://www.chrono24.com/images/uhren/12345678/1.jpg] - [N/A]; [https://www.timex.com/dw/image/v2/BFCK_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-timex-master-catalog/default/dw4d5a4b3b/0624/TW2R42500_indiglo?$dw_large$] - [Indiglo activated]; [Weekender 38mm] - [Timex]; [Weekender 38mm] - [United States]; [https://www.timex.com/weekender-38mm-blue-dial-leather-strap-watch/TW2R42500.html] - [https://www.timex.com/weekender-38mm-blue-dial-leather-strap-watch/TW2R42500.html]; [N/A] - [N/A]; [Quartz] - [Timex Quartz]; [1] - [Three-hand analog with central seconds and Indiglo backlight]; [38] - [44]; [9.4] - [18]; [30] - [N/A]; [N/A] - [No]; [0] - [Stainless Steel]; [Mineral Crystal] - [Fixed Stainless Steel]; [Stainless Steel Snap] - [Standard]; [Genuine Leather] - [Round]; [Clean with printed Arabic numerals] - [Yes]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [Yes]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [4.5] - [B-]; [85];
**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**