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Timex Easy Reader Watch T20041 — big numbers, the day and date, and a light for night
Timex Easy Reader Day-Date 35mm Leather Strap Watch (T20041)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Easy to read
- Day and date at a glance
- Light-up dial
- Classic style
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Why this gift works
The Timex Easy Reader Watch T20041 has a 35mm silver-tone brass case, a white dial with full Arabic numerals, a day-date window and an INDIGLO light-up dial, on an 18mm brown leather strap. It is quartz with a mineral crystal, and water resistant to 30 meters, which Timex says covers splashes and hand-washing.
It does one job well: it tells him the time, the day and the date without reading glasses. For a grandpa who has worn the same watch for years, it is a familiar, easy upgrade.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A grandpa tired of tiny dials
- Everyday wear
- A retirement or birthday gift
Think twice if
- He likes big watches
- He swims with his watch on
The catch
It is water resistant only to 30 meters, so it should come off for swimming or showering; the 35mm case is small by today's standards; and the leather strap should be kept dry.
Skip if he wants a large watch, a metal band or a smartwatch.
Key specs
| Case | 35mm silver-tone brass |
|---|---|
| Dial | White, full Arabic numerals, day-date |
| Light | INDIGLO backlight |
| Water resistance | 30 m |
| Strap | Brown leather, 18mm |
| Movement | Quartz, CR2016 battery |
Worth knowing before you buy
- It takes a CR2016 battery.
- Other Easy Reader colors and bands are separate listings.
Why we like it
- Full numerals, no squinting
- Day and date window
- Light-up dial
- Timeless look
What to look for in an easy-to-read watch
- Dial. Full numerals and high contrast read fastest.
- Light. A backlight helps at night.
- Band. Leather is comfortable; check the buckle is easy to use.
Questions people ask
Yes, with Timex's INDIGLO backlight.
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