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 Men's Timex Expedition Chronograph Watch By: Timex Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 9 More Information good  On: 2008-04-07This is a excellent watch a good product, an I get it in my country with out problem Very pleased.  On: 2007-10-11Overall, a good value for a solid, attractive, multi-function watch. Substantial feel but not too heavy. Leather band is comfortable and attractive. Can select to move only the hour hand and thats handy when crossing time zones or when setting the calendar date. Alarm works well and is easy to set. Wish the minute hand was a bit thicker; it sometimes take a half-second or so to discern it on the busy watch face. Would have preferred a rotating minute bezel rather than the fixed tachymeter bezel but not a big deal. Some have complained that the chronograph second hand doesnt reset to the 12:00 position. Thats because they played with the buttons before reading all the instructions and accidentally pressed the time-set crown while the second hand was resetting (like I did). This is easily fixed by pressing the time-set crown just as the second hand crosses the 12 position (or whatever position you want the second hand to reset to). Good Watch with Good features... On: 2007-10-07I bought the Black Face Timex Expedition watch for $62.43 that was eligible for supersaver shipping and satisfied with the price. I like the appearance of the watch..looks rugged and bold. The black face, ring and band is nice. The contrast is good...white against black. The Indiglo blue background light is good too, although it could be a tad brighter tho. It has a feature to keep the Indiglo light burning for three seconds after pushing the button if you desire, then turns off. The alarm feature works well, loud enough and is accurate. Setting the time, alarm and working the chronograph is relatively easy. My only real contention with the watch is the second hand. The main second hand shown in the images is not for actual passage of seconds, but for the chronograph. The ongoing seconds are constantly shown in the smaller face at the six oclock position. By not having the larger second move in time with the 60 seconds, and gives the appearance of the watch being off, but in fact...it is keeping time. Sometimes I activate the chronograph to keep the minute in motion, but it turns off and resets after four hours. The chronograph ring does not turn as in other chronograph watches, but that doesnt bother me. The weight is solid and you know you are wearing a watch. I like that. But the face crystal is too flat and fingerprints and other smudges are easily deposited on the face, which requires constant wiping if you like a clean watch face. It will perform well in dark astronomical sessions I recommend the watch despite the drawbacks listed. Joe Failure  On: 2007-08-03First watch, a chronograph, did not reset the sweep second hand to zero, but to +4 seconds. I sent it back, they sent another one and on that one, the minute hand reset to plus one minute. Thats not good for a chronograph. I sent that one back also and cancelled the order. Amazing On: 2007-07-23The watch that i purchased from the seller is an amazing time piece....very fast delivery...and i love my new watch NICE WATCH On: 2007-06-23RECEIVED THE WATCH TODAY FROM PROSPORT WATCHES-QUICK 2 DAY DELIVERY.STURDY MADE STAINLESS STEEL CASE-WATCH-EASY TO USE,MAKES A GOOD FIELD WATCH.GREAT INDILGO GLOW. I EXPECTED A LARGER CASE THOUGH-THIS WATCH 39-40MM CASE.I PERSONALLY PREFER LARGER CASE SIZES AS IM A LARGE MAN..OTHERWISE NICE --IF YOU HAVE LARGE WRIST YOU MAY WANT TO PASS ON THIS ONE-BUT OTHERWISE I DO RECOMMEND IT. GAVE IT TO MY 15YR SON -GOOD SIZE FOR HIM.TIMEX QUALITY--SHOULD LAST A LONG TIME. Beautiful watch! by: profphi On: 2007-05-10 This watch is beautiful! The picture does not do it justice. It is easy to set up...by following the directions contained in the booklet, which is an easy read. This watch is accurate, user friendly, and appealing to the eye. I need to add that the Indiglo lights up the black face very well, making it easy to tell the time. In fact, you can see all of the dials, which is incredible. This was the one concern that I had and it kept me from buying this watch originally. I was pleasantly surprised to see how well the face was lit. This watch is a steal at this price! Thank you Grady for your review...it helped sell me on this watch. Beautiful watch! On: 2007-05-09This watch is beautiful! The picture does not do it justice. It is easy to set up...by following the directions contained in the booklet, which is an easy read. This watch is accurate, user friendly, and appealing to the eye. I need to add that the Indiglo lights up the black face very well, making it easy to tell the time. In fact, you can see all of the dials, which is incredible. This was the one concern that I had and it kept me from buying this watch originally. I was pleasantly surprised to see how well the face was lit. This watch is a steal at this price! Thank you Grady for your review...it helped sell me on this watch. great watch On: 2006-12-20I saw this in a store for $90, and had to have it. I bought it here for about $60. The watch does everything it is advertised to do, and does it well. I have several other chronograph watches, but what makes this stand apart is the light. Kind of sucks that a $2,000 watch, I cant see the time in the dark... The only thing that takes away a star is that it is thicker and heavier then I was expecting. I dont mind heavy watches, but I just expect much lighter watches from Timex. Not a big deal. Also, I hate the Tachymeter ring around it. Who on earth is going to time mile markers to check their speed? I just its just a fad to throw it on watches now. Nice Watch by: Anonymous On: 2006-06-07 Pros: Works as advertised. Smooth operation: buttons and crowns are big and easy to push, pull, and turn. Easy to set alarm. Easy time zone changes. Chronograph functions. Split time feature. Quartz accuracy. Dial flashes when alarm sounds. Looks even better than the picture. Cons: Dial contrast is not as pronounced as in picture, which makes it a little harder to see the hands without my glasses than I anticipated, but I can manage. Alarm is too quiet for me to hear in most circumstances, but I do have a profound high-frequency hearing loss. Young people wont be bothered by either of these issues. Im satisfied with the watch. It looks good and has good features. Overall, a quality, high-tech look and function in a watch that is accurate, affordable and from a company that has a reputation for durable watches. Status hounds, look elsewhere. Hadley Roma sells a black stainless bracelet that will fit this watch, but they also sell high-quality deployant clasps to fit the leather band, for those who dont particularly like buckled bands. One more thing, if you dont read the instructions before you begin playing with the watch functions, you will think the watch is defective. The watch requires some simple to perform calibrations for the chronograph dials to function properly. |