Timex 27191 Wristwatch - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

On a Timex a lot of times the back has to be on for everything to work. But I am going to assume the back is on. The indiglo could just be out. Timex repairs their watches for little or no cost. You would have to mail it to them for repair as they do not release parts to anyone. I believe their number is 1-800 for time

If you can take the band off the watch do it, if you can't that's ok you just have to be a little more careful. I take a 1/2 cup of HOT water, 1/4 cup of Mr. Clean, and 1/4 cup of ammonia. Hook you watch on a cup so it isn't able to slip into the cup, and let it sit for about 10 min. Take a tooth brush and spread open the links and brush away! Make sure after you brush it that you rinse off REALLY good because if you don't you will find that dust and whatever will stick to the band becuse it will be sticky because of the cleaner. If you find you have anymore problem please feel free to ask. I have been cleaning jewelry , watchbands, and watch cases likr this for twenty years , it works well.

Hi Janet, Follow this link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBPD80zQPRYOr smear some washing up liquid around the rubber ring on the back part.Hope this helps.Kind regardsDavid

For my sportech wr 30m it worked exactly like vrrr6 said, thanks!!

I have the same problem. Did you guys find how to do it? Please let me know. M

I have a burberry watch and it has water droplets in it but its only the middle that's full of water dropplet

Yeah, I had this problem on a Timex Indiglo, but didn't have it on the cheap $20 watches in drug stores and discount stores. Timex puts a tighter cap on the back, probably for quality reasons, and you cannot push it together by your thumb. --This solution should work for about anyone: 1. Put the watch face down on a hard surface, but protect the crystal from scratching by putting a piece of cardboard or cloth between them. 2. Align the back and put a socket from a socket set on it that is somewhat smaller than the back cap. 3. Tap the socket with a hammer. You don't need to tap hard--even less than what would start a small nail. It may take only one tap--getting it aligned right is the key.

NOTE: 12/24 HOUR TIME IS SELECTED BY PRESSING RESET/LIGHT ONLY WHEN THE HOURS MARKER IS 
FLASHING. THE “A” OR “P” WILL DISAPPEAR WHEN THE 
WATCH IS SET TO 24-HOUR TIME. 

Go to your local hardware store and get a Dremel tool or a generic rotary hobby tool. They have buffing wheels and buffing compound that you can buy. Then apply some of the buffing compound to your buffing wheel and carefully buff your etching. Remember to re-apply buffing compound regularly when buffing.

I second the vice advice...the only thing that worked was to put it in a vice and crank it one more crank then you think is possible. You will hear a little "pop" when it snaps into place. It was the only thing that worked!

You could get one on ebay, and most department stores will also carry them.

I'm sure it is low batt.. replace a new battery and it works properly again.. i'm happy that i have been help you..

When you bought the watch, did you find a little manual in the packaging? The manual has all the info.

Click on my profile (escapement), then click on Tips and Tricks. There you will find link to all TIMEX watch manuals.Rate me, please.

Getting it fixed is impossible but the Beepwear watch is available on Ebay and has the same features.

glue it back.

Insane as it seems, apparently the Indiglo wr30m watch stem does NOT have either a set screw or a release button. No vice needed though, just good fingernails. Pull it out one click to the 'set time' position and pull it out some more and it comes out.

I have an old Timberland Indiglo watch in which I had the same problem. I folded up a paper towel for padding and I used two sets of pliers, one to hold one side of the watch while I used the other set of pliers to snap the back cover closed. It took two seconds to do.

That is what Timex does, they usually never repair the watches only send a similar replacement watch. Did you try to call them and notify them of the problem? The phone number for timex product service is 1-800-448-4639 or 1-800-367-9282, they should have at least notified you they were sending a replacement. Sorry about your trouble hope this helps.

Believe it or not, Wal-Mart usually has a decent supply of replacement batteries for Timex. Give them a try.