Alright, let’s talk about this Timex Indiglo night light thing, you know, the one that makes the watch glow in the dark. I ain’t no fancy watch expert or nothin’, but I’ve had a few of them Timex watches over the years, and let me tell you, that Indiglo thing is mighty handy, especially when you gotta see what time it is in the middle of the night.

First off, what is this Indiglo anyway? Well, it ain’t nothin’ complicated, not really. It’s just a way to make the whole watch face light up so you can see the numbers. You push a button, and boom, it glows! It’s like magic, but, you know, not really magic. It’s just some science stuff with electrons and lights and such.
Now, I gotta say, that Indiglo light is the main reason I buy Timex watches. They’re cheap, yeah, but that light is just so darn useful. You don’t gotta fumble around for a lamp or your phone just to check the time. Just a little push of the button, and there it is. Clear as day, even if it’s pitch black outside.
- Why I like the Indiglo:
- It’s easy to see.
- It’s bright, but not too bright.
- It’s handy when you’re in the dark.
But, like everything else, sometimes things go wrong. I had this one Timex Expedition watch, real nice one it was, and the Indiglo just stopped working. One day it was fine, the next day, nothin’. I pushed that button till my thumb was sore, but it wouldn’t light up. Now, I ain’t no watch fixer, so I had to ask around.
Turns out, it could be a few things. Maybe the battery is dead. Yeah, that’s the easy fix. Just pop in a new battery and you’re good to go. Any jeweler can do it, or you can even do it yourself if you’re feeling brave. Just gotta get the right battery and that little tool to open up the back of the watch. It’s not too hard, even for an old woman like me.
But, if it ain’t the battery, then it might be the light itself. They say the Indiglo can wear out, like a lightbulb. Now, that’s a problem, because I don’t think you can just replace the bulb. At least, I ain’t never heard of nobody doin’ that. I reckon you gotta get a whole new watch then, which is a pain, but what can you do?

I heard some folks talking about taking the watch apart and trying to fix it themselves, but that sounds like a whole heap of trouble to me. Too many tiny parts, and I’d probably just mess it up worse. It’s best to leave that kind of stuff to the professionals, or just get a new watch. That’s what I usually do, anyways. Less fuss, less bother.
So, if your Indiglo ain’t working, first thing you do is change the battery. That’s the easiest and cheapest fix. If that don’t work, well, then you gotta decide if it’s worth taking it to a jeweler or just getting a new watch. I always say, life’s too short to fuss over a broken watch, unless it was a real expensive one, which these Timex watches ain’t.
But when that Indiglo works, it’s the best thing ever. I remember one time, I was out camping, and it was dark as a coal mine. Couldn’t see a thing. But I needed to know what time it was, so I just pushed that little button on my Timex, and there it was, plain as day. Saved me a lot of trouble, that little light did. It’s the little things in life, ain’t it?
And it ain’t just for camping or emergencies neither. Sometimes I just like to look at it, even when it ain’t dark. It’s just a pretty glow, kind of calming. Makes me feel like I got a little piece of the future on my wrist, even if it ain’t nothin’ more than a simple watch.
So, yeah, that’s my take on the Timex Indiglo night light. It ain’t perfect, and sometimes it breaks, but when it works, it’s mighty handy. And that’s all a body can ask for in a watch, ain’t it? Something that tells you the time and lights up when you need it to. Nothin’ fancy, just good and reliable.

Final thoughts: If your Timex Indiglo ain’t working, try changing the battery first. If that doesn’t work, well, it might be time for a new watch. But don’t let that stop you from enjoying the Indiglo. It’s a great feature and one of the main reasons I keep buying Timex watches.
Tags: [Timex, Indiglo, Night Light, Watch, Battery, Repair, Glow, Time, Expedition, Weekender]