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Timex Men s Expedition Field Chronograph Watch
Last Updated: August 19, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.5
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/10
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0.79 meters
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Review Analysis - 632 recent, verified reviews
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Body
259hands, looks, hand, chronograph, second hand
+69%
-31%
" ... Comfortable watch you'll forget is on your wrist. ... "
" ... Like the second hands. ... Watch looks dressy enough to wear out. ... "
" ... I wanted a watch in this style,l loved the looks of it ... "
" ... While I have very small wrists, this watch is still comfortable. ... "
" ... nice item, looks good. ... "
" ... It is made by S.B Foot Tanning in Red Wing Minnesota who also makes leather for Red Wing shoes. ... "
" ... is a cute watch ... "
" ... First if your chronograph hands are not zeroing per Timex you can reset them using this simple method: ... Watch looks and feels like a more expensive watch. ... This will easily become my everyday watch as the 42mm case is not bulky and should rest comfortably on most wrist sizes. ... "
Body / Comfort
133hand, chronograph, second hand, watch, wrist
+53%
-47%
" ... This watch is perfect for wearing to work or going out, it’s my go-to watch for everyday wear. ... "
" ... I only ended up paying about $35 for it, and it's been on my wrist a lot since I got it. ... I'll probably try a different strap on it, even though I like the one it came with it. ... "
" ... Great watch, but chronograph hands were misaligned when I received the watch. ... "
" ... My only complaint is that the chronograph uses the large second hand instead of the small one, which I would prefer for general ease of use. ... "
" ... First if your chronograph hands are not zeroing per Timex you can reset them using this simple method: ... This will easily become my everyday watch as the 42mm case is not bulky and should rest comfortably on most wrist sizes. ... "
" ... I basically wear it everyday so it functions great as a 'beater' watch. ... "
" ... I started wearing this watch around the 23rd of July 2019, nearly a year ago as I write this review, I wanted a stylish but durable watch to wear at my warehouse job (the type of warehouse that involves lifting heavy equipment into boxes and sawing boards impromptu). ... "
" ... It is made by S.B Foot Tanning in Red Wing Minnesota who also makes leather for Red Wing shoes. ... "
Body / Design
104watch, look, great looking watch, looking watch, compliments
+94%
-6%
" ... Good looking watch! ... "
" ... Indiglo Looks Very Nice ... "
" ... I love the way it looks. ... "
" ... Still looks brand new even after wearing it daily. ... "
" ... Still makes me look good though ... "
" ... Love the look of this watch. ... Every time I looked at it the first time I wore it, was really please with the way it looks. ... "
" ... The printing is crisp. ... I have already changed it to a black metal that matches perfectly. ... "
" ... The watch looks and works great! ... "
Body / Build Quality
100leather, crown, band, watches, strap
+56%
-44%
" ... It feels sturdy. ... "
" ... I had some trouble finding an affordable, thin, stylish, and durable dumb watch, but this is it. ... "
" ... He works outside and needed a sturdy watch without a leather or plastic watch band. ... "
" ... Not expensive, fragile, flashy ... "
" ... And looks great with NATO straps ... "
" ... My bf loves it, wears it everyday so it's pretty durable. ... "
" ... I use this as my daily beater and it does very well as it has a little class for a field watch with the leather strap. ... "
" ... Also feels very sturdy. ... "
Usage
83gift, buttons, button, instructions, easy
+64%
-36%
" ... Easy to read with a correct size. ... "
" ... Easy to operate, The price is right ... "
" ... Per the 56 yr old gift recipient of this: "I like the color ... good size control buttons. ... "
" ... fairly easy to read and has nighttime illumination. ... "
" ... Easy to read the watch face at night with the push button light. ... "
" ... Bought this as a gift for a teenage "young man". ... That beautiful Indiglo light kicked on and that silly kid gasped. ... "
" ... Easy to use . ... "
" ... 15 year old grandson loves it! ... "
Price
66watch, money, value, timex, watches
+92%
-8%
" ... This watch is an amazing value for your money. ... "
" ... For its price you get a lot of features for your money. ... Thats a feature not typically found on watches under 100.00 usd. ... "
" ... Great value watch one of the top 5 for the price. ... "
" ... But overall a great watch at a reasonable price. ... "
" ... More than some of my other watches that cost 3x or more. ... "
" ... Excellent watch at a great price! ... "
" ... Though not the best watch I own it is the best value for money watch I own. ... "
" ... It’s a good watch at a great price. ... "
Marketplace
66returned, replacement, broken, box, amazon
+26%
-74%
" ... Sent back for refund. ... "
" ... I really wish I could get my money back. ... "
" ... but it was rattling around in a bigger Amazon box . ... Sadly, we have to return it. ... "
" ... Broken out of the box. ... "
" ... The product never worked properly on delivery. ... Will be sending it back and purchase again hopefully with better success with the second one. ... "
" ... Compre otro que no tiene la luz . ... "
" ... Had to send back. ... "
" ... It immediately didn’t work, and when I tried to request a replacement it was such a hassle. ... "
Reliability
63watch, working, chronograph, stopped working, date
+27%
-73%
" ... The watch is not working. ... I noticed first that the chronograph is not working. ... "
" ... Had it for three days and stopped holding time ... "
" ... The first one worked for a few months and then got to where it would not hold the time. ... This one started having the same issue immediately. ... "
" ... This is garbage and does not work I feel I was ripped off junk!! ... "
" ... I am returning for a replacement, will update review after the new one comes. ... "
" ... I bought this product and it was sent to me broken. ... "
" ... I’ve bought two of these only because the first one stopped working after two years of use . ... "
" ... Chronograph button stopped working after 1 week. ... "
Features
39feature, indiglo, features, indiglo feature, function
+59%
-41%
" ... All features as good as expected. ... "
" ... Did not know about the indiglo feature but is very nice. ... "
" ... Good looking watch, indiglo function is a nice feature. ... "
" ... I use the timer function from time to time as well. ... "
" ... For its price you get a lot of features for your money. ... Indiglo is a cool feature that is not found on more expensive watches and is useful in movie theaters or in any dark area. ... "
" ... It's solid, is keeping great time, has light options in the right places & looks great. ... "
" ... It still gets 4 stars as it is hard to beat for looks and features at this price point. ... "
" ... The chronograph function is pretty cool. ... It's not something I use that often, but it's a cool feature. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
38returned, replacement, sent, returning, back
+8%
-92%
" ... Returned immediately for credit. ... "
" ... It looks as though this watch was a return and resold. ... "
" ... They replaced it with another, because it didn't work correctly. ... I returned it and bought a Casio. ... "
" ... SENT WATCH BACK FOR REFUND ... "
" ... Had to send back. ... "
" ... I bought two returned one inoperative on arrival. ... "
" ... It immediately didn’t work, and when I tried to request a replacement it was such a hassle. ... "
" ... At that point I returned it. ... "
Usage / Ease
30easy to read, easy to use, instructions, read, difficult to read
+90%
-10%
" ... fairly easy to read and has nighttime illumination. ... "
" ... Everything is really easy to read and all the dials can be adjusted if they ever get misaligned. ... "
" ... It's very convenient to use. ... "
" ... (which is very easy to do, following the instructions). ... "
" ... Great looking watch and easy to use/read. ... "
" ... And the process wasn't that difficult. ... "
" ... Easy to read with a correct size. ... "
" ... I can always count on it to be easy to navigate and work. ... "
Body / Fit
29place, stem, holding, fits well, crown
+38%
-62%
" ... The box that held the watch was dented and torn. ... "
" ... Large center stem will not stay in causing watch to stop. ... "
" ... sits high on the arm. ... "
" ... 4 days after giving it to my husband, the crown fell out of the watch, so now it’s basically useless. ... "
" ... I thought that this watch would fit the bill so I ordered it. ... "
" ... It looked pretty good but after setting time and date I couldn't get the arms to lock back in place. ... "
" ... Came box smashed plastic that holds watch all broken watch don’t work minute hand won’t turn to set watch second hand don’t move junk ... "
" ... The stem didn't work for the date, wouldn't return to the 0 position so stayed in the set time position. ... "
Usage / Controls
28button, crown, chronograph, push, hands
+21%
-79%
" ... Any wrist movement unlocks the set button causing both the minute hand and the hour hand to float to other settings. ... "
" ... Additionally, the watch stem has three different positions for setting functions, however there is no distinct "click" between the two used to set time and the chronograph. ... "
" ... The lighted dial function does not work and it is difficult to read without it. ... "
" ... Backlight sticks on all the time, second hand has repeatedly stopped, because the buttons get pressed easily by any little bump. ... "
" ... Button broke off 2nd time wearing it just around the house. ... "
" ... (pull crown to set time, press chrono buttons to set dial zeros) I've never had that function on a chrono before. ... "
" ... Second hand wouldn't work all the time and the chronograph buttons did not work. ... "
" ... Top Chronograph button doesn't work when pressed. ... "
Body / Water Resistance
25water resistance, water resistant, water, swimming, waterproof
+88%
-12%
" ... I’ve gotten it covered in grease, dirt, rain, dropped in water. ... "
" ... In addition you get 100m/330ft water resistance which makes this perfect for every day wear and outdoor use with little fear. ... "
" ... The water resistance is capable of swimming according to the back, but I don't plan to jump in the water with a leather wrist strap anyway. ... "
" ... The quality & especially tough water resistant cases & crystals have kept me a customer at age 66. ... "
" ... Great watch, very durable (I beat on my stuff), waterproof and holds time. ... "
" ... They are physically bigger than the Weekender watch series from Timex, and have a deeper waterproof depth. ... "
" ... It's water-resistant, it gets concrete and water all over it all day long. ... "
" ... It is waterproof indeed and its backlight is also beautiful and bright. ... "
Accuracy
15chronograph, second, function, water resistance, watch
+93%
-7%
" ... I like the watch for what it is, an inexpensive and accurate timepiece. ... In this day and age an accurate quartz movement is to be expected for as little as $10. ... "
" ... But the timekeeping itself is accurate ... "
" ... The chrono function is accurate and is easy to understand. ... "
" ... Everything works, it's comfortable, and the accuracy is tracking at less than .1 second per day. ... "
" ... It is an easy to use chronograph, smartly presented and extremely accurate. ... "
" ... Crazy accurate, adjustable, durable, attractive, and yet still cheap. ... "
" ... It's comfortable, accurate, and I dig the chronograph. ... "
" ... Chronograph is accurate. ... "
Usage / As Gift
14bought, watch, son, birthday, present
+86%
-14%
" ... I bought this watch as a gift. ... "
" ... A gift and was well received. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my husband and he loves it. ... "
" ... Bought the watch as a gift for my son. ... "
" ... Bought it as s birthday gift several weeks ahead of the bday. ... "
" ... Per the 56 yr old gift recipient of this: "I like the color ... "
" ... I bought this for my son for Christmas. ... "
" ... Bought this as a gift for a teenage "young man". ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
14arrived, delivery, broken, received, packaging
+29%
-71%
" ... Broken when it arrived. ... "
" ... sent it back the day it arrived. ... "
" ... Timing also had issues within 10 days. ... "
" ... Broken out of the box. ... "
" ... but it was rattling around in a bigger Amazon box . ... "
" ... It arrived broken. ... "
" ... Some did not work from out of the box. ... "
" ... I Received timex box/packaging tampered with ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
13watch, replacement, received, product, pictures
+77%
-23%
" ... exactly as pictured ... "
" ... It has a nice weight to it and looks even better than the pictures ... "
" ... I received a replacement from Amazon this morning. ... The watch works perfect as described. ... Amazon makes returns very easy. ... "
" ... ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazon is the best value! ... "
" ... Reloj muy lindo y original. ... "
" ... I have attached a picture showing the difference between this watch and the Weekender. ... "
" ... 100 as described ... "
" ... why did I pay for prime? ... "
Color
13scheme, watch, different, indiglo, face
+85%
-15%
" ... The watch has a nice feel to it and the color scheme is excellent. ... "
" ... Per the 56 yr old gift recipient of this: "I like the color ... "
" ... color combo perfect, it works well! ... "
" ... I’m more than likely going to buy a second watch in a different color scheme. ... "
" ... The "Indiglo" is not bright, but readable . ... "
" ... -looks really cool with tactile colors ... "
" ... The face and color scheme are really attractive, and people comment on it quite often ... "
" ... It was in great condition and the colors are very cool ... "
Body / Size
13weight, size, watch, travel, scout
+85%
-15%
" ... Keep your flashlight handy. ... "
" ... Like size and chronograph. ... "
" ... High quality feel and weight. ... "
" ... The style is rugged. ... "
" ... Looks nice and should be great for travel. ... "
" ... Diameter wise it’s the perfect size. ... "
" ... Great weight to it, feels solid without being too bulky or heavy. ... "
" ... Easy to read with a correct size. ... "
Battery
13watch, hours, replacing, lasts, battery was dead
+31%
-69%
" ... It will not hold time longer than 24 hours. ... "
" ... I will adjust it but will stop again after a few hours. ... "
" ... I runs an hour slow after 24 hours. ... If I go without wearing it for 3 days, its is off by 10 hours. ... "
" ... Nice watch but battery was dead on arrival it sucks to purchase something that doesn’t work had to bring it to jewelers ... "
" ... I went to replace the battery to only find that the watch was malfunctioning. ... "
" ... I thought the battery was dead, so I went to get it replaced at a watch repair place. ... "
" ... the other day it was almost 18 hours off. ... "
" ... Sent watch dead battery . ... "
Usage / For Kids
10watch, year old, grandson, christmas, birthday
+100%
" ... However I bought it for my son for his birthday and haven’t given it to him yet. ... "
" ... 15 year old grandson loves it! ... "
" ... my grandson birthday coning up and he liked this watch ... "
" ... Overall it is a perfect cheap, old school watch that has a chronograph. ... "
" ... I bought this for my son for Christmas. ... "
" ... My son is happy. ... "
" ... That beautiful Indiglo light kicked on and that silly kid gasped. ... "
" ... I ordered my son to go to the army. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
10received, box, arrived, product, defective
-100%
" ... I bought this product and it was sent to me broken. ... "
" ... Broken when it arrived. ... "
" ... Mine arrived with scratches on the bezel and the CHRONOGRAPH BROKEN! ... "
" ... It arrived broken. ... "
" ... Broken out of the box. ... "
" ... Ordered 2 of these and both came broken. ... "
" ... I received this product last night and it was defective. ... "
" ... First one was defective. ... "
Performance
9zero, way, job, hand, gets
+22%
-78%
" ... The chronograph failed to reset to zero upon multiple tries. ... "
" ... I reset it and it still goes back to 2. ... "
" ... And the 1/10 sec hand is off, but there's no way for me to reset the zero. ... "
" ... Chronograph did not work and did not reset to work. ... "
" ... It just gets stuck in its rotation and needs to be reset. ... "
Usage / Setup
8setting, read, followed, easy, date
+38%
-63%
" ... hard to read something, the instructions are not clear. ... "
" ... When watch arrived setting it up was difficult as there were no instructions. ... "
" ... Instructions were ripped almost in half. ... "
" ... The only thing he had a issue with is the lack of instructions. ... "
Display
8backlight, watch, timex, screen, little
+50%
-50%
" ... Doesn’t even have rotating bezel as most others do. ... "
" ... The backlight is definitely not very bright compared to another timex I have. ... "
" ... The backlight isn't very bright but good for night time. ... "
Usage / For Running
7running, run, still, new, like
+71%
-29%
" ... finally i got all assembled and the watch to run. ... "
" ... I bought this watch on 2018 and it's still running like new. ... "
" ... Also would like to add that I bought this watch 3 years ago and it still runs like new. ... "
" ... Looks better IMO straps keep wearing out, watch just keeps running. ... "
" ... I have worked on cars and ran firehoses even, with this watch on. ... "
Lagging
7zero, way, hand, chronograph, work
-100%
" ... The chronograph failed to reset to zero upon multiple tries. ... "
" ... I reset it and it still goes back to 2. ... "
" ... And the 1/10 sec hand is off, but there's no way for me to reset the zero. ... "
" ... Chronograph did not work and did not reset to work. ... "
" ... It just gets stuck in its rotation and needs to be reset. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
7pictures, looks, exactly, described, picture
+100%
" ... exactly as pictured ... "
" ... Exactly as expected ... "
" ... I have attached a picture showing the difference between this watch and the Weekender. ... "
" ... 100 as described ... "
" ... It has a nice weight to it and looks even better than the pictures ... "
" ... The watch works perfect as described. ... "
Clock
5set, properly, second, reset, morning
+20%
-80%
" ... Upon receipt, I could not get the dials at two o'clock and ten o'clock positions to set properly. ... The two o'clock dial would never reset to zero. ... "
" ... I have set it to an anatomical clock several times, only to have to bring it forward a couple hours every night. ... "
" ... I get up this morning and it has stopped at 5 minutes til 1 o'clock in the morning?? ... "
" ... I was unable to remove so the crown could be properly seated allowing the clock to operate. ... "
Camera
5night, low, watch, indiglo, feature
+60%
-40%
" ... Great indiglo night back light. ... "
" ... Night light feature on press in crown. ... "
" ... Lights up at night. ... "
Software
4watch, minute, led, google, driver
+50%
-50%
" ... Then instructions that come with it are sketchy, at best, but the Timex web site has all the details on how to set and calibrate the watch and chronograph feature. ... "
" ... I requested a refund on July 13, was told that would be processed when the watch was returned, yet my UPS route driver has never received instruction to pick it up. ... "
Body / Weight
4bulky, light, heavy, feel, bit heavy
+75%
-25%
" ... High quality feel and weight. ... "
" ... Great weight to it, feels solid without being too bulky or heavy. ... "
Video
3watch, youtube, videos, minute, led
+100%
" ... A quick google led me to a 1 minute youtube video on how to fix it. ... "
" ... I recommend watching videos on youtube about that. ... "
" ... Be sure to watch the YouTube video about how to set the time and stop watch. ... "
Usage / For Travel
3trip, travel, wrist, swimming, replace
+33%
-67%
" ... I bought this watch to replace an old Fossil Watch I had, wich was lost in a recent trip. ... "
" ... Purchased for a trip and needed to return, thus leaving me with nothing for the trip. ... "
Sound
3ticking, noise
+67%
-33%
" ... It is pretty quiet and what is heard is not bothersome. ... "
" ... Great quiet watch without the ticking noise of some other timex products ... "
Cooling
3looks, chronograph
+100%
" ... It stays at 30 minutes. ... "
" ... It’s cool, yeah it’s cool ... "
Cleaning
3water, watches, sweat, like, easy to clean
+100%
" ... The indigo is clean and crisp and subtle enough that it isn't blinding to use at night. ... "
" ... I’ve gotten it covered in grease, dirt, rain, dropped in water. ... "
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Body
Size: 0.79 meters