Timex WS4. Time and compass function no problem. Thermometer is about 1.5 degrees too high, disappointing but I could live with it. I know my exact altitude and Mb pressure but I can't get the watch to save these figures. I have tried fictitious figures all to no avail. I've even restarted it by taking the battery out. It keeps saying I'm -1 Metre and 1014 Mb. Am I doing something wrong or is the watch faulty?

Arturs Kalnins

• 2338 Answers
• Posted on Mar 07, 2009

SOURCE: the crown and pushers of my timex e-compass looks different

Design of watch cases, pushers e.t.c. are changing quite rapidly, but this do not affect the functions of the watch, as the different looking cases can house the same movement. So, do not be worry about the different looks, because you may have one of the older (or even newer) designs. Just make sure your watch is functional and keeps good time. If it does- forget about the rest and wear it happily ever after.
Do not forget to rate, please.

SOURCE: Timex Expedition E-Instruments E-Compass Watch

Timex makes its manuals available for download from their website:)

http://www.timex.com/gp/node/n/255235011/178-9815641-8595102?ie=UTF8&timexBrand=core

Good luck!

Jerry Greenberg

• 1691 Answers
• Posted on Oct 28, 2012

SOURCE: I calibrated my Timex WS4 using a known barometric

You should carefully read the manual on this watch. It is a very sophisticated instrument realitive to its cost.

The barometric pressure in the CAL mode is set to the reference sea level. The pressure that is read in the other areas is the actual or relative pressure at your location.

There are some tollerences for the accuracy of these watches. What they are excellent at is seeing the relative differences or changes. I found that when I set the reference barometric pressure (Sea Level Pressure), everything falls in to place. I found the WP4 to be accurate to within about 15 to 20 feet accuracy for altitude most of the time. It is important to periodically check the barometric pressure from the weather office if you want it to be as accurate as possible.

When hiking or out trecking, it is advisable to check the watch's altitude relative to the map that you are using, or to a known reference. Then as you travel you can check for the altitude change.

Take care that this type of watch is to be used as a quick or easy reference only. It is not certified to be used in situations where life and safety are fully dependent on the readings from this type of watch. It is a precision instrument, but not as precise as the high end professional certified types. It is best to refer to proper maps (charts), and depend on a certified mechanical compass for absolute reference.

Jerry G.