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Read the warranty: If the seal leaks when you go swimming it is considered abuse. Too bad, so sad. You lose.
I bought this watch at the end of September, 2017. The back light quit working in February 2017. I went swimming today, April 24, 2018, and the watch is now filled with water vapor. Of course, the warranty doesn't cover water breaching the seal. From the warranty at the link provided Amazon (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/watches/warranty/pdfs/352325b9-dc67-4dd7-add3-976276da11e9/watch_warranty._CB341505792_.pdf)
2) Timex will not provide any warranty service if your watch shows evidence that it has been tampered with,
misused, abused, or altered; for example:
moisture damage sufficient to affect the proper function of the watch;
damage to the case; or
visible cracking of the crystal
I find it quite humorous since swimming is part of the Ironman Triathlon series yet getting water into the watch is listed as an example of abuse. I suppose this watch is just good for the biking and running portion of the race because it can be damaged by water. Maybe the name is a misprint. They really meant the Ironman DUATHLON. It's all so clear to me now (except for the time, because I abused it by swimming.)
I am impressed that it costs $8 for them to honor their warranty. Plus shipping. And insurance. And return receipt. (the last two items they recommend purchasing). Assuming a shipping cost of around $12 plus their $8 dollar charge that is $20 - about a 40% of the $50 price of the watch.
I will contact the Ironman organization and see how they feel about their licensed product not being warrantied for use during their events. Timex Men's T5E231 Ironman Classic 100 Black/Yellow Resin Strap Watch
