<p>A timer device (100) and method of manufacturing a timer device (100). The timer device (100) comprises a housing (110) having a top surface structure (112); an electronic timing circuit disposed inside the housing (110); a display (122) disposed in the top surface structure (112) and coupled to the electronic timing circuit; and a start/stop button (118) disposed on the top surface structure (112) such that a touch surface of the start/stop button (118) extends substantially between two opposing edge portions (120, 120')of the top surface structure (112).</p>