NEW Timex Expedition North - Mechanical Field Watch! | Unboxing & First Impressions
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- Unboxing a NEW watch from TIMEX - the 38mm blue dial Mechanical Field Watch from their Expedition North lineup!
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That bird who lives at ocean is the movement.
Thanks for watching!
That's a good looking dial! Blue and brown is such a beautiful combo. Beautiful movement. I like the scarf too! 😁
Thanks Eve! Glad you enjoyed!
Nice watch, I have the same seagull movement in my 36mm mk1 mechanical, so far it has been very accurate approximately +10 seconds a day.
Thanks for watching and sharing your experience with this movement in your Mk1
Love that they’re building on the popularity of the budget Expedition Scout. Great to see Timex dabble back in mechanical movements. That hand wind movement has a Seagull look to it, but I’m no expert either! Great look to it, other than some of the handset short comings, like you mentioned. Hope you report back that the leather is decent after break in…Timex usually has pretty decent/comfortable leather.
The movement is a Sea-Gull Ty6DSK-1…!
Really like that watch. Looks like every other non-digital Timex I've owned since the 90's, just better materials and mechanical movement. The second hand looks great to me.
The mouvement is a Chinese " Seagull " made for Timex only, a good little mouvement 😊
Good looking watch. Looks like a Hammy. Admittedly the revealing of the movement was a disappointment. That second hand should be longer but all in all, for the price it’s an incredible piece. Ironically I’m wearing a Waterbury while watching this.
Thanks for watching man! I think most field style watches look pretty similar honestly 😅. I was surprised how small the movement was, I thought it would fill the case more. Second hand is unacceptable, looks terrible. Glad they put sapphire on this!
Great looking watch. I agree the second hand is a bit short. I think Timex reused the hands from the 36mm and just put it in the 38mm. The 41mm looks like it has the best proportions.
You might be right about that and the second hand. Thanks for watching.
@@TheTownWatch I’m looking forward to your full review! I’m either getting this or one of the solars.
I like it.
I think the next iteration will have better pip or numbers lumed
That would be great! Thanks for watching!
Just found your videos, I'm a sucker for clever RUclips channel names and yours is great lol
Great videos also!!
Also I just read your description, amen!
Glad you found the channel! Hope to see you in the comments section more often! God bless!
Great video, waiting for mine to arrive!
Thanks man! Which one did you end up getting?
@@TheTownWatch no idea man. Timex is sending me whatever they want me to review and it arrives tomorrow!
@@SoCalWatchReviews Sweet! I should reach out to them so next time I don't have to pay for it! 😅
@@TheTownWatch 😂 you should 👍🏼
@@SoCalWatchReviews hard to trust a review from someone who got a watch for free. Just saying
Timex's analog solar movements are usually Seiko.
It's a Seagull movement.
Love the watch makes me want to buy one
Hope you can get one! Thanks for watching!
Excellent review.
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for taking off the case back and showing us a glimpse of the movement. Timex doesn’t specify anything about the movement other than it’s “manual”, which is honestly lack of transparency.
Thanks for watching!
The movement is a sea-gull st6 i think
They should have used a Seiko or Miyota movt
That would be better! Thanks for watching!
One brand i don't think ive ever owned not even a iron man timex. I stuck with Casio... Wow sapphire ... Impressive.
Casio is great! Can't go wrong there. Thanks for watching Jerry
Thats actually a very good looking watch. Timex stepping it up. Nice
Not too bad, thanks for watching brother.
It is a nice looking watch. I am just not sure that I would run out and buy a Timex. I do agree with you about solar. Over the past couple of years I have been getting into solar watches.
Thanks for watching Shane!
Very cool. My white version is stuck in UPS limbo. 😂
Nice! Look forward to your video on it!
@@TheTownWatch Got my white one today. Threw some pics, including a caseback off in the Budget Watch Group on FB. It is a Seagulll ST-6 (For some reason it is the skeletonized version), same size as the Marlin Movement.
@@TheTownWatch Thanks, dude. 👍 👍
How is your watch experience...??
Is it value for money...???
Movement used....???
Dail size...????
Glass....????
Is it value for money...??
I agree the 2 hands are short... I think they make some watch hands short because the alignment doesn't have to be as perfect...
Ah that wouldn't make sense to me. It's a shame the hands look like stubs
Looks good but, I agree with the hands being short and lack of lume on the numbers. I got a Chinese brand automatic (NH35), with the same dial look, that is fully well lumed for around $80 that covers what this watch lacks. Nicer band on the Timex tho.
There are definitely better spec'd watches out there for better prices no doubt! Thanks for watching!
if the movement is Chinese, it is most likely Seagull... and more so because of those colors and that beautiful decoration it has... and that aspect of having been chromed about 5 times more just in case
Thanks for the info and for watching.
Too bad the rear cover doesn't have a display window. The movement is pretty good looking.
Thanks for watching!
Timex finally hired someone that realized that “less is more”
Simple/ classic design at a reasonable price
Absolutely! Thanks for watching!
Now that's a 'manly' strap, look's rugged and durable, suit's the line 👍🏾 🖤
Would be great to see strap USA, movement USA.
That would be! Thanks for watching!
Looks like the watch is powered by Seagull movement
When it's fully wound, does it stop winding? Or does it just have resistance? :)
Are you happy with the blue dial? i am thinking what color to choose...
I like it but the others are probably good too. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful
Thanks for watching!
Back case can customize with transparent back case?
I don't know. Thanks for watching!
Think it's a bit over priced for what it is, a lot of choice available for less, movement looked nice though.
I can agree with that! Thanks for watching!
Love it
Thanks for watching!
Love it💙💙💙Timex Expedition is what got me into watch collecting. When I graduated high school in 93 my Mother bought me one for a graduation present! Very cool exhibition caseback! Their leather straps are extremely comfortable! Keep up great content Josh👍💯💥🔥👊
Cool man! That's awesome! Thanks for watching my friend!
Aww man, you had me at Timex, and sapphire and automatic for the exp models, I’m in love with this one. Seconds hand follows the edge of the chapter ring circle (usually) but yeah that one seems a tad short, but overall I’m in love!! How much for this one? Does it have indiglo?
This one cost 229$. There is some lume but it's disappointing.
@@TheTownWatch indiglo, does it have indiglo
@@MirrlyonTime no
@@TheTownWatch that there is a major bummer!
@@MirrlyonTime No mechanical watch is going to have Indiglo. You need a battery for that.
Sad to see a leather strap on these. Defeats the sustainability angle. I’ll hold off until there’s an alternative strap option.
Great video thank you. Question. Is it crystal dome the little bit or is it completely flat?
This crystal is flat. Thanks for watching!
Go to Ali express and you can get Chinese automatic with a sapphire crystal for under 100.00.the movement is a seagull!
At least with the Timex they’ll honour the warranty.
What's the power reserve for this watch?
Good question! I'm not sure!
@@TheTownWatch Another poster just told me it was 40 hours which is good enough.
@@mrd64 Glad you found the info!
IT IS A SEAGULL!!!!!!!!
its a myota movement
Cute😍
Thanks for watching!
you forgot to mention the most important info, The Price....
This is true, please see my full review video of this watch on my channel page! Thanks for watching!
A very attractive field watch. The hands are too short but I have other watches that have that same issue and it does not bother me. However, a hand wound Chinese movement (nicely decorated and finished but a solid case back negates all that), probably a cheap Seagull movement, is a deal breaker for me at that price. I have a Timex Expedition quartz field watch that I paid $34 on Amazon earlier this year and it is attractive also (but it does not feel sturdy or robust and isn't that the entire idea for a field watch?) My guess is this watch is all looks and not much in the way of long term durability. I hope I am wrong, but Timex seems to spend their $ on looks, not robustness these days.
It is an interesting movement choice for this watch. Thanks for watching!
There's a lot of opining from people who are judging the movement and not bothering to actually hold the watch in their hands. It's got heft. It's solid and sturdy. It surprised me when I opened the box because it's a far cry from their Marlin automatics...which are the thinnest stainless steel available, probably...very chintzy feeling and the movement rattles. NONE of that with this. As for the movement, I have several Marlin handwinds and they've all been fine after several years. Nothing has broken, and they keep good time. This watch has maybe gained 30 seconds in 4 days.
Bottom line...if you want to hem and haw over the movement, then pay $100 more for the Hamilton grey market. This is an alternative to the Hamilton (which ironically fits my small wrist better than the Hamilton does). It's a good watch for the money. And since Timex has proven they can build this, I expect to see the prices for their Marlin automatics slashed...because they're a joke construction-wise.
Why does Timex always get down to the 10 yard line and then fumble the ball? The hands are all too short and the second hand is a joke.
edit:Looks like the solar has better hands
I think the second hand is terrible! Thanks for watching!
I really love the clean look and the color of this Timex North watch, and it is mainly inspired by the Hamilton Khaki Mechanical and well done over all. This being said this Timex is much over priced, I paid my Hamilton Khaki Mechanical all Swiss Made with ETA Movement for the same price 3 years ago, and this is not acceptable at all. This Timex is more likely to be compared with chinese field watch copies that are well under 100$, it's like you are paying 2/3 of the price for the branding. I really love my Hamilton Khaki Mechanical, and I like the fact that it is hand wound because it is a classic WW2 icon reborn but for every day military tool watch it should be automatic unless you can feel the real quality of the movement inside.
Thanks for watching Simon! I agree that this Timex is over priced!
Maybe I am looking in the wrong place or comparing the wrong watches but I am failing to find a Hamilton Khaki mechanical for less than 350 to 450 USD. The Timex in this video is 229 USD. I would also point out that I highly doubt that any of the Chinese knock off watches under 100 USD are going to have real sapphire crystal, also ethical issues with buying Chinese knock offs. That being said I think the mechanical version of this watch is a far less value oriented than the solar version which comes in at 159 USD.
I own a Hamilton Khaki mechanical too. Great watch. But it has horrible/no water resistance. It's a field watch I'd never wear in the field. Impressed with the sapphire crystal and 100 m water resistance on this one.
Who wound the watch before unboxing?
I did! 😅
Can you make your content accessible by formatting the auto captioning into closed captioning? It is extremely hard to enjoy your content having to keep concentration on the auto captioning and not be able to see your content properly sadly, it’s also why most of us don’t subscribed.
I will look into that. Thanks for watching!
Meh, I loved Timex as a kid. I don't know why we're so willing to overlook a lot of the stuff they make. You can't even determine who actually owns Timex anymore. If this was a micro brand watch, we burn them at the stake for this - the hypocrisy.
I hear ya! Thanks for watching!
Nice watch. But I think a little pricey for "made in China".
It would've been a great if the entire watch was American made.
If it were, then the price would be a little easier to take. I think people would appreciate "made in the USA" and seriously considered buying one. 🇺🇸✌🏽👍🏽
Yes I agree. Thanks for watching!
You're not going to get a made in the USA watch from Timex for this price range. They have their "American Documents" range that's entirely made in the US from 100% American materials (except the movement, which is a Ronda quartz) and that's $495. For the $200 price range and made in US, look at Vaer (though the $200 offerings are also quartz).
Even RGM is not entirely American components!!
Def go with a Hamilton over this Chinese made watch.
Hamilton are great! Thanks for watching!
I am shocked about amount of money they ask for this one. I bought Timex Expedition (european name Allied) for 50$ with taxes as a beater. It looks identical to this one but has longer, red second hand and its quartz. I regret not having stainless steel case but less than 50$ provided me with decent dial and nice field watch look. However this mechanical version case doesnt look like stainless steel. It looks exactly like mine and if they charge 230$ for this then its terrible.
Personally, I’d spend another couple hundred bucks and get the real thing that this thing is a knockoff of, the Hamilton khaki field mechanical
Hamilton make some great watches!
Both Timex and Hamilton made MIL-STD watches at the same time in the 60's. It is a reissue for them as well. Aside from the movement, it actually has better specs than the Hammy.
@@desertsoldier41 😂
@@whereRbearsTeeth Yeah I laugh too when someone makes me look stupid.
@@desertsoldier41 yeah, having owned both the Hamilton and this, it's closer than people would like to admit (people who get their info from forums and RUclips, anyway). Movement-wise, Hamilton wins (I don't think anyone can really argue that). But this movement is fine. It's accurate and robust. Construction-wise, this wins. My wrist is also small and flat, and this fits better (Hamilton has tree branch lugs and a weird case shape that overhangs and fits oddly on me. Lume wise, Hamilton wins but it's also on the weak side. This watch also has 100m of water resistance and AR coating, which Hamilton doesn't offer. For $229, it's a darn good value. If people REALLY care about the movement, they can decide for themselves whether it's worth the extra $100-$200 for the Hamilton.
Poor chinese moviment quality, plastic movement holder. Cheap
Thanks for watching!
horrible cheap chinese movement. sorry thats not for me, i will skip this one untill they start using a proper movement.
improved. A Seagull. A respectable ebauche maker and watch manufacturer.
But as with any mechanical watch, the big question is accuracy. In this case, I’m happy to report that the Field Post (and its 23-jewel Sea-Gull TY6DSK-1 movement) averaged just plus-6 seconds per day.
Thanks for the info!