⌚ Rugged Metal Timex Expedition Watch Review

I am very disappointed in Timex with this watch. I bought it in June 2019 as a gift for my aging father. After almost 6 months of regular wear, the bracelet has fallen apart as you can see in the picture. Also, we tried to replace the battery, which was also dead, but the watch is designed in such a way that the caseback cannot be closed when you open it! Timex customer service told me I can send the watch there as it is still "under warranty" (1 year). However, I would have to pay shipping to…

You probably get what you expect for your money. This is a serious watch that has all the ruggedness and workhorse feel of Timex. This watch tells the time well, the indiglo function works well and the luminous hands probably mean that you don't have to use the indiglo function too often. The watch strap is surprisingly flexible for a watch in this price range and therefore does not cause the watch to "shift" towards your wrist like a stiffer strap would. As a result, this is probably the most…

This has been my favorite watch for many years. This is a classic. The coloring is great for viewing, nice big numbers. Also, I can press the stem in the middle of the night and it glows blue, making it easy for me to read the time. I always swap out the leather strap (which I find a bit tight) for a fabric spandex when I buy it, much sportier and much better in the shower because it dries faster. I always shower by the hour. No problem. Every 5 years I get a new one for various reasons, maybe…