Timex Expedition Solar Watch Review ▶ Timex Expedition Solar Collection Video
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
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Today we have a Timex Expedition Scout Solar watch Review in Black with Genuine Leather strap.
The watch is 'light' (solar) powered and utilizes any source of light to help charge its battery, including artificial light i.e. light bulb. It can store enough energy to keep working for 4 months just in case you live under a rock! ;o)
An excellent watch that offers great aesthetics and functionality at a bargain basement price with the added bonus of never having to change the batteries!
Perfect for off grid or EDC / Bug out settings. No nonsense, easy to read, class looking and well built.
For more information please visit the manufactures website:
www.Timex.com
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Just got this watch and opened it right away. It has a very solid feel to it and the leather strap seems well done. I have owned solar watches in the past and love them. I'm done with gadgets and just need a watch that is easy to glance and read. Very clean design.
Yeah, the classic clean simple design is something I appreciate too. Thanks for the support!
@@GruncleWorx is the watch quiet? I have a normal timed expedition and you can hear the ticking quite loud.
I have 1. 1 second lost in 4 months. It never dies. No batteries needed. It is ship chronograph accurate. I put mine on a Bond NATO strap. I own many high dollar watches. But when I need a watch that is a standard in time keeping,I pick up this one.
This is all I needed to read, thank you and God bless all y’all!
Nice for wearing it on a daily basis
My first solar watch. Absolutely love it.
Great to hear!
Had this same watch for about a year and love it.
Glad you like it!
I had the original scout and I’m getting this one tomorrow with nato straps, it’s a great bushcraft hiking etc watch, I love there chronograph watches too
Dude.!! This review is awesome. Wont be surprised if this channel blows up.
I appreciate that!
Wow you started the channel this year but already has a nicer production than really old ones congrats
Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate the love and support ;o)
Really nice and well put together video. I like how your thoughts were laid out precise and to the point. Also, the wrist shot is something more channels should do.
Thanks for the kind words and support, I appreciate the love! Still my EDC watch!
I've had this watch for over a year now, and in the smartwatch age I honestly don't wear it too much anymore. I still love to grab it when I just want a watch on my wrist to tell time, and it's been faithfully ticking away on my nightstand without losing charge or time. Everyone should have something like this as either a backup or if they're just looking for an inexpensive watch that requires no thought to batteries or mechanical movements. Mine seems perfectly happy sitting near my bedside lamp or catching a bit of sun during the day. Under 60 US dollars as of this writing...just grab one.
What does the co-ordinates in the caseback mean?
I won't own a watch smarter then me. I use a sun dial.
Thanks so much for putting the solar watch next to the expedition chronograph.I almost bought the solar one online (on sale for less than $40) .I have the other one and I love it. However the small size of the solar watch is a DEAL BREAKER ( I knew it was smaller but not so noticeable) You saved me some $$$ .Better to buy a watch I really like .Keep the good work !
Glad it was helpful! As it happens, I have had to send my solar watch back for warranty work as it stopped working! So a good move!
@@GruncleWorx Too bad this happened to you.I might as well pass on all solar watches (not to mention that I learned to change regular batteries myself) Solar watches are not 100% solar because they still use a battery that needs to be replaced ( and it's usually expensive).Regular batteries from most Timex watches last a long time.And Casio 10 year batteries are even better (some even last way longer ) Keep the good work !
Great review. I'd like to know how loudly it ticks. So many Timex's tick loudly it is definitely an important factor for me. Thank you.
In a completely silent room, I can just barely hear mine ticking away from about 2 feet away if I make an effort to listen for it. I don't really consider it distracting personally. Any ambient noise drowns it out.
That intro music got me so hyped for this review I had to pause it just to let you know 👍
Oooh! I might have to pick one of these up!
3:33
I have an Indiglo Expedition and can tell you that using that feature drains the CR2016 battery rather quickly. Although l like the look of the Indiglo, to have luminated hands and digits is desirable in my opinion.
Yeah I can see that being an issue. Thanks for watching.
You did an excellent job on his video and that watch very nice watch I think for the price point being solar powered it's pretty decent
I have one with brown leather strap.
I love it.
Very professional video! watching this after watching your other timex video definitely subscribing 😁
Thank you for the kind words, greatly appreciated! Glad you liked the Timex video's, they are great little watches for a great price!
Great Video! After not owning a watch in 20+ years I started my research into what watch to buy. I feel about watches the way I feel about Sunglasses as I would prefer to buy and own the very best at any price but as soon as I do I would loose them... So I try and find the best I can find that will function great, look good and will not upset me if I loose them.
After a few weeks of research I decided on the TIMEX Expedition version with the Indiglo as I have always wanted one from the 90's and never purchased one but ran across the TIMEX Solar versions and got me thinking. Looks like the norm for a battery watch that's not solar is about 2 years, perhaps more but 2 years on a battery. Now if I use the indiglo lots just how long would that 2 year rated battery last me?
Enter the SOLAR Timex. I was having a hard time deciding if I could live without indiglo but this video truly helped me as I think I will be able to see the hands better on this solar non indigo version so time will tell as my new watch ( same watch with the tan leather strap ) will arrive in a few days.
The idea of a good looking inexpensive watch that I won't need to find a shop to replace a battery any time soon if ever, looks this good is a win! After lots of research and thought this was my choice of watch! Thanks for the video as it helped me decide...
Compare it to the citizen chandler! That's what I've been wearing for the better part of the last 10 years and never loses a second and is extremely durable I've got it all scratched up and rough so looking for a replacement
Amazing. I'd always wanted to cach such a great chanel at it's starting days. Fantastic content. Very clear and pleasent to watch and understand. Like everything, just what was missing for me.
Glad you enjoy it! I appreciate the kind words and support.
Very good review. I just bought the Expedition North 41mm solar in gunmetal green. I don't ( and still can't) find the model you are reviewing. I prefer the color and better contrast between the hands and the watch face in this scout at 40mm, unless you erred and its the 36mm. If I could find yours I'd return mine.
Thanks for watching. That's interesting, I will double check that measurement and let you know. I got it straight from its own literature but I will do my own just to check
Thank you so much for the review!
You are so welcome!
Beautiful
Very nice vid glad I stopped by
Thanks for coming, I appreciate the support.
Best video with nice sound
Thank you so much 😀 I appreciate the kind words
I have been charging my solar watch since Sunday. Its Friday and it hasn't moved at all
Has it ever worked? Or us this right out of the box!
New subscribe and thnx for the review! Waiting for mine now!!
Thanks for the sub!
New subscribers..great review bro !!
Thanks for the sub! I appreciate the love
Can anyone point to the exact model and link to buy? thanks
So, how solar works? How does it receive Solar power?
The watch face absorbs the light and charges up the internal battery. I am having some issues with mine so I am going to send it back under warranty for repair.
Is the watch PVD coated? Does the coating hold up to bumps and scrapes?
Thats a good question, not sure on the actual finish but it has held up well to use, the only bad part is that the solar mechanism is no longer working so its been sent back for repair!
how long does lume last into each night? I have a weekender 40mm and it lasts . . . about 5 minutes. This looks like a higher lume quality.
I am not sure how long it lasts once super charged, however, I am happy to check that for you.
Hey... how loud is the movement.
That is a great question! Mental note taken for the next video! ;o) It's not loud at all, I have to place it by my ear to hear it and its a light 'tinny' sound as opposed to a really strong audible 'tick'. Hope that helps.
You gotta stick it to your ear just to hear it tick
Is the lugs 19 or 20mm?
Thank you for the video
20mm
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Does the second hand hit the markers?
Thank you for the note, I had to send my watch in for warranty as it stopped working! Once I get it back I will check and let you know. Thanks for watching
Just bought this watch. Love it. Can I change the watch straps? there is no clip to open the straps
You will need to use normal watch tools to change straps haha
2:25 anyone know where the latitude and longitude coordinates on the back of the watch lead to?
This watch has lumen in the hours ?
Hi Eduardo, if you mean do the numbers glow in the dark then yes they do (1-12) along with place markers by the side of them. They don't stay as charged as the watch hands, but good enough to be usable. Hope that helps, thanks for stopping by!
Lovely cheerleading.
only problem with this watch is the 50m WR. should be 100M.
are you going to swim that deep?
So transparent I had to laugh.
You failed to mention the watch's thickness and lug-to-lug. Those are pretty elementary things to disclose.
Thanks for watching, i'll put those in if I do some more watches.