How many such examples can you give that influenced the loss of time specifically by you? Or by someone in particular? So, no need for trolling and general conclusions.
1) You can save time by spending it on more complex moves.
2) The timer forces you to act in battle, rather than sitting and wasting time counting squares. Also, those who like to use all sorts of calculators during battle will now have to pay for it.
Combined with a replayable quick combat mode, these two factors reduce the overall duration of the game, which I am very, very happy about. The fact that the interests of some old-fashioned players are affected doesn't bother me much.