Overall rating: 4.056818 / 5 from 88 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Christopher Kimball Signature Timer is praised for its design and functionality, allowing users to manage two dishes simultaneously with ease. While some customers appreciate the backlight and timer, others have mixed feelings about the number display, volume, and alarm loudness. The product's sleek, water-resistant design and ease of use are highlighted, though some users wish for additional features like a magnet or a mode button.
Summary topics
- Timer Design: 62%
- Backlight Feature: 8%
- Alarm Loudness: 6%
- Number Display: 5%
- Alarm Volume: 8%
Review topics: [quality, size, design, issues, buttons, volume, control, looks, cord, works, use, timer, magnet, backlight, clip, alarm, numbers, tool, timestick, feature, idea, grade, characters, operation, lanyard, kitchen, switch, fix, keypad].
Review highlights
- "I love the dual timers and the larger buttons." —
- "Looks classy, nice buttons, study" —
- "The backlight is a great feature." —
Reviews
Great timer
"Does exactly what I needed. Two different timers, very audible alarms. Buttons are real, unlike the cheap no-name brand ordered online. Only thing that it's missing is a magnet, so can't stick on fridge. Also, it tripped me out at first, but it isn't made to turn off. The manual says it's like a digital watch in that regard."
shuts off on input of zero VERY FRUSTRATING when using one available hand!
"This is the second one I got. Replaced 1st because it started shutting down when I hit the zero to enter time. This one is doing the same exact thing after about 10 months of use, now all the time. VERY FRUSTRATING when using one available hand!"
Thermoworks Products,Consistently Superior!
"L-O-V-E ALL Thermoworks Products As They R Innovative,Functional&Sturdy!!This Christopher Kimball Timer Is NO Different!Products Made 4 Home Kitchens OR Professional Commercial Grade!! I OwnSeveral Pieces&Have Even Gifted Them2 Rave Reviews!!Customer Service TeamIs Exceptional&Helpful As Well!!THK U!!!"
Stop button too easily pressed when wearing
"I love this thing but it has one really unfortunate property: The stop button is so large that when I have this thing in my apron pocket (it doesn't matter which pocket), eventually I will accidentally push the button and the timer will stop. It's happened more times than I'd like. I still use it, but I'm reluctant to put it in my apron, which is why I bought it in the first place."
The display is difficult to read
"I really wanted to love this timer. I like that it counts up or down, and I like having a full number keypad to set the time. The keypad is easy to see and read. I deducted one star because the numbers in the display are difficult to read. Red or green numbers would have been easier to read and worth paying a little more for. I deducted another star because the light on the display is too dim."
Excellent double timer
"I make sourdough bread and this timer is what I needed and does the job perfectly. I can have two batches of dough bulk fermenting and have two different timers set for stretching and folding the dough. When it comes time to bake, I can set a timer for baking with steam and the second for the final bake without steam (Northwest Sourdough method). Very easy to set and go between timers. The alarm is loud enough to hear but not obnoxious. The readout is easy to read and has seconds, minutes, and hours. Large enough to not get lost, small enough to set down almost anywhere, and light enough to wear with the strap provided (although I don't). I like it and think it is worth the price!"
Christopher Kimball Signature Timer
"I love this timer! They are very easy to use and worth getting."
Very convenient because it is
"Very convenient because it is easily carried from task to task. Doesn't take up much room."
No clock getting in the way
"The timestick was fine but this one had no clock to get in the way."
I just love this timer,
"I just love this timer, works exactly as it was presented to. The only way to improve it would be to add an anti-glare coating on the display lens, or make it ever so slightly matte as to cut the glare. Still, I am extremely happy with it!"