Timex Internet Messenger Watch $50 OR LESS w/ Free 1 year service

[jakehd]

Timex has the internet messenger watch at $50. You also get a 1-yr free unlimited paging service.
Link

There's also a coupon code for $10 off (Don't ask me) -- Makes it a $40 watch!

 

[RossMAN]

w00t

I missed this deal last time but I'll probably order now that it's available again.

Which color looks better in person? The blue or off white/gray? I'll probably get the blue since the off white might easily get dirty, what do you Ferengi think?

 

[Perknose]

Saw the blue one in person at Costco and it looked good, much better that the internet picture -- I was pleasantly surprised.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Perknose
Saw the blue one in person at Costco and it looked good, much better that the internet picture -- I was pleasantly surprised.

Thanks! I just wasn't sure because it looks kinda pasty light blue-ish but better than the off white (or gray, what is that???).

 

[jmg888]

It's not a free year of service anymore. It is only free service through 12/31/03. So as today it's about 10 months free and decreasing. Semi-lame if you ask me.

From Timex site:

Free Skytel service from your date of activation through 12/31/03. Includes unlimited nationwide paging... FREE... on all new activations from 01/01/03.

 

[DaWhim]

how does that internet messenger work?

 

[ianbergman]

this is super-hot if you ask me. and I do need a new watch...

 

[uwannawhat]

Nice watch.

Have had mine for 6 months. I'm on my 4th battery, but they are cheap.

I have the black/grey one with the leather strap. The main reason I got the grey one is because of the strap being leather.

I've had the rubber ones and they don't last more than a couple of years.

BTW: I had the Blue one for a couple of weeks, took it back didn't care for the color. To each their own, though.

Nice deal.

 

[zettler]

CHEAP batteries are available at Radio Shack:

Watch Batteries

They are sold in 8 and 16 piece packs for $5.99 and $9.99, respectively. Not too shabby...

 

[LucJoe]

Someone in the previous thread mentioned that you have to use the energizer hearing aid batteries because they are a slightly different size of the other ones, and are perfect for this watch.

 

[MMarks2]

I have the silver one and I never use it. PM me if interested.

 

[HotshoT69]

I have to take a dump on this thread, I bought one of these a year ago, the facing broke off and mostly sits on my desk. Very cheaply made, and Skytels parent corporation MCI is in bankruptcy. They will hit you up for 99.00 to renew.

Rayovac Ultra Loud and Clear batteries at Sams club work. Not all batteries work in the watch.

 

[CyberZenn]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: Perknose
Saw the blue one in person at Costco and it looked good, much better that the internet picture -- I was pleasantly surprised.

Thanks! I just wasn't sure because it looks kinda pasty light blue-ish but better than the off white (or gray, what is that???).

The "white" one is really silver - the band is actaully aluminum covered. I think its the best looking of the 3.

 

[android]

Great product if you use a pager. Much better than carrying a regular pager. I love mine. i have the silver one, which looks good. The deal is good, because at $40, it is costing you about $4 month for nationwide alphanumeric paging, and the watch is free! Even at $99 a year for renewal, that is only $8.25 for nationwide paging. If you don't need it, you can get a regional plan for less. Includes an email address that sends to your pager. I use mine with Ebay to get outbid notifications and end of auction notifications.

 

[Fritzo]

Got one....hope it's cool. They got the silver one back in stock.

 

[rebthor]

deal dead? every time i go to click on it, i get "That item is not avail. for purchase"

 

[babutiger]

Does anyone know how to disable the yahoo and cnn paging service? really irritating..

TIA

 

[robsgirl75]

Originally posted by: babutiger
Does anyone know how to disable the yahoo and cnn paging service? really irritating..

TIA

lol, i want to disable that too. I don't get cnn paging though, I get some other junk that pages me 10-15 times a day! other that, it's a pretty cool watch. I've had my boss page me when she needs a tech asap. It's been 3 months and the battery is still going strong.

 

[mdcrab]

I think they are down to one color, blue. I have misplaced a black one and was thinking about replacing it, if it ends up being lost.

mdcrab

Edit. A coupon code for $10 off, $40 total can be found at chubby billfold.

 

[Ph34rful]

I got a Silver one last month.
I like it quite well.