The TIMEX W217 watch user guide provides instructions for starting, setting time/date, alarms, water resistance, battery care, and bracelet adjustment.
This guide explains how to start the TIMEX W217 watch, set the time, date, day, and alarms, and use special functions such as the INDIGLO® night‑light, perpetual calendar, elapsed‑time, tachymeter, and compass rings. It also covers water and shock resistance limits and how to maintain the watch.
Additional sections describe how to adjust and resize the bracelet, remove links, and replace the battery safely. Safety warnings and warranty information are included at the end of the document.
| Water resistance depth | 30 m (98 ft) |
|---|---|
| Water resistance depth | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Water resistance depth | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Water resistance depth | 200 m (656 ft) |
| Illumination (lux) under fluorescent light | 700 lx |
| Battery life (solar) | up to 2 months |
Remove the plastic guard from under the crown and press the crown against the case; the second hand will begin advancing in one‑second intervals.
Pull the crown out to the “C” position, turn it to the correct time, then push the crown back in.
The watch is water‑resistant to depths of 30 m, 50 m, 100 m, and 200 m depending on the model.
Timex recommends that a retailer or jeweler replace the battery; the battery type is indicated on the back of the watch.