The paper rolled up inside the stand is warranty information and such, not an operation manual. You will have to look elsewhere online for that (or watch my review video). Looking for a chronograph timepiece that’s suitable for smaller wrists? We’ve rounded up the best options to choose from.

My British brother-from-another-mother, a fellow cheap and small watch lover named Ben Arthur, notes that Timex is going upmarket. I suspect the watchmaker would like to memory hole the Weekender’s economical excellence. Meanwhile, the Timex Weekender is an old model at an old price and still totally worth it.To be completely honest, the Weekender is an affordable quartz timepiece with a simple design that is quite perfect for casual wear. It has a minimalist design language, quite shiny appearance, and changeable straps that help to create a wide variety. The reason for this is that creating a mechanical or automatic chronograph movement that’s small and thin enough to fit in a smaller watch is very expensive, meaning only some of the most streamlined or luxurious brands can afford to do it. I don’t see it holding up well in more active or dangerous situations, and while Timex says it has 30m/98ft worth of water resistance, I don’t think I’d take it for a swim either. Strap and Clasp Speaking of Seagull movements, what if you found a Seagull-powered chronograph with better styling and more attention to detail? Enter the Lorier Gemini; a New York-based microbrand watch with macro-level styling for smaller wrists.

As far as I know, no one ever faced any time issue in this watch including me. It's quite handy and useful. You can view all the operations in the review video @13:14, including how to align the three chronograph hands individually. In short, to align the upper-left subdial (minutes), pull the crown to second position and press the reset pusher, the hand will move in 30-second increments. To align the large seconds hand for the chronograph, pull the crown to 3rd position and press the start/stop pusher to move a second at a time. To align the upper-right subdial (1 second), pull the crown to 3rd position and press the reset pusher to move 1/20th of a second at a time. The hands can get out of alignment from time to time, so this is good information to know! Timex Weekender is a bit loud which may be bothersome to some users. Although it didn’t feel like a major issue to me, if you consider slight loudness to be irritating then u should rethink buying it. Where to find replaceable straps? As it is flat and flush with the bezel, it doesn't act like it's popping its head out and inviting scratches. As a result, it will most likely withstand the test of time as a regular wearer!Should any of the models chosen not excite you, use the tips above to find the perfect chronograph for your wrist size. There is a chronograph out there for every wrist and budget. Tide ocean material - In partnership with #tide we’re working to clean our oceans by upcycling ocean bound plastic into watch parts. The brown leather strap looks and feels good when worn. However, it is thin leather and begins to show wear almost immediately. I doubt it will last longer than a couple of years of regular wear. I bought my Weekender most probably 3 years ago and thought that maybe it wouldn't last that long and I gotta buy another watch for rough use very soon. But surprisingly till now, it has been able to keep up with my rough use with just having some minor scratch in it. The more interesting fact is, I haven't even had to change the battery even once! Obviously, it’s the 356’s case diameter that makes it such a great fit for smaller wrists. However, it’s the easily-read, clear design of its Flieger-style dial that makes it such a great watch in general. Hamilton Intra-Matic 40MM

The Seiko SNA411 “Flightmaster” might be the quintessential chronograph for smaller wrists. It’s a quartz-powered chronograph with a case that does measure just outside our parameters at 42 millimeters. Watches labeled water-resistant without a depth indicated can withstand splashes and rain, but should not be submerged. I’ve bemoaned the longevity issues surrounding Timex’s metal plated watch cases. This privately borrowed Timex Weekender and my own Easy Reader each have a decade on them. They’re holding up well, but neither owner has exposed their Timex to salt water, caustic chemicals or abrasive environments; and avoided dropping and bashing into things. If you’re lifestyle includes these horological dangers be prepared to practice Wabi-sabi. Unlike some watches – where my dinky wrist (6.5″) takes the tightest hole (watch it!) – the Timex Weekender is a unisex watch with about an inch of adjustment on either side of my wrist. The webbing is firm and substantial without being stiff or bulky. The holes aren’t stretching or fraying yet, so mission accomplished. The Weekender is not that sort of watch that's so flashy and will catch anyone's eyes at a subconscious sight. It's designed to be a simple, spontaneous, and minimalist one. It's also quite lightweight.After all, not everyone can pull off the “bling” of a 48-millimeter Breitling. Here are some simple tips for choosing a chronograph for a small wrist: Timing Bezels Are Your Friend

So, from my personal experience, I gotta say that the durability of the Weekender is up to mark. Affordability One of the most notable sides of the Weekender is it's basically natural, straightforward, gorgeous, and classy without making it way too fancy. It feels less stuffy and goes with any kind of style.There is an element of optical illusion when it comes to buying a chronograph (or even a diver). Lots of glass makes the watch appear true-to-size, while a bezel shrinks the dial and makes the watch appear smaller. The Weekender 40 Chronograph has two buttons, one above and one below the crown. The top button activates/stops the chronograph function, and the bottom button resets the chronograph. How To set the time: