Also, I forgot to mention that Timex has produced for a while a midsized version of the scout (36mm). To my knowledge, it has now been discontinued, but if you dig a bit deeper you can find some of them. If you like smaller watches it's something to keep in mind!
Just bought mine. $42 and 37mm. I got mine from Walmart. This is important because Walmart is working to have 50% of all instore item be made in the U.S.A. Timex announced they will be leaving China in favor of U.S. made items which is why we see more Japanese and Swiss movement in their line up.
@@Overlord277umm Swiss and Japanese are the only 😂😂😂 what do you mean ? I have a 20 yr old oriantel Japanese movement and my casio is Japanese movement and it is a 2012
I have certain amount of affection for Timex. My first 2 watches (back in the 70s) were mechanical Timex watches. This model seems to fit a particular niche fitting the bill nicely. However, at the moment I don't have a requirement for a value for money beater. I hope that the elephant didn't leave much mess for you to clean up 😉
I'm very bias, but I love Timex, mainly due to both of my Scout 40s, and my Camper 38. Badass watches, especially for what I do. Also, yes, I do have them equipped with HD NATOs.
I recently bought the expedition scout solar version with a brown leather strap with black hardware and dial. Unfortunately there’s no indiglo because of the solar power. There’s also no ticking sound from this version. I’m very happy with the comfort of the strap too.
I've picked this exact watch up twice in the last two days but haven't purchased it yet. It's a fine watch for the price. I can't quite afford a Bambino watch right now so this may have to hold me over 'till I can.
@@watcharc9569 I suppose my point of comparison are watches like the Q Timex or the new MoonSwatch, which cost significantly more than the Expedition Sierra but offer far inferior specs. I can't think of a watch that offers 100m WR and a stainless steel case for the price of the Scout (if such a watch exists, please point me to it!).
@@keving4408 I have a Citizen Solar, 100M WR, Stainless steel (I think) and got it for £80, it went down to £70 at one point. It's called the Citizen Garrison
At my local Walmart in the US, I saw this next to several outdoor Casio models. I’m glad I didn’t buy it, not only because I have found that I like other field watches but because people who want to buy us an outdoor watch probably don’t know that it’s made of brass, I think hurts it significantly. It’s ticking sound isn’t that bad in my opinion tho. I have come across some old mechanical watches that I can hear across the room while I can turn out my Timex more easily.
@@kristofermincey5638 - size: ANY 40 mm mil style watch wears like a 44 mm regular watch. (I know there exist 36 mm Timexes somewhere.) - the useless grainy indiglo providing poor contrast in anything but complete darkness - that cheesy yellow indian arrow style seconds hand - 24h dials in general (they are an exclusive US thing) - that cheap looking coated brass case - the rather busy, cramped and loud dial - it’s notorious ticking - the uncomfortable, rough, cheap looking strap - not safe for swimming I own a $100 Chinese Baltany D12 field watch (only because mil style watches are virtually inexistent today). It is not great but at least it looks and functions like an actual watch.
Honestly this watch is no better than the Expedition Metals i have, in fact i'd say it's worse. The Metal has a wrap around crown protector, decent lume on the hands and indices, shorter lug to lug measurement and more premium looking dials. I really like Timex but this piece simply doesn't live up to it's name, it's just a styling exercise. Give it a stainless case, screw down back, a recessed crystal for more impact protection, crown guards, screw down crown, a separate Indiglo button, AR coating, a better spec movement and higher WR. Yes, i know it will cost a lot more, but that doesn't stop Bertucci from making and selling well speced quartz field watches.
@@DRFunny-nh4mg Quartz Hamilton watches lack most of what i listed yet cost 5 times as much as my Expedition"s MSRP. A Casio JDM wave ceptor is a much better choice for my needs.
I don’t think the case is brass but a base metal. I do like TIMEX but they are not cheap IMO. I had a scout some years back and worst watch I’ve owned, fell apart unyet I have an Expedition trail thingy purchased new a few years back. It is all plastic with no real quality to it, looks good and suits my taste however it’s been spot on reliable plus really enjoy wearing it unlike the Scout. So there is a moral there somewhere!
I have this exact watch and the mk1 and im sorry to say that all this talk about the noise is a comolete b.s. You can't hear it from across the room like some people enjoy saying, and unless its right next to your ears you wont hear a thing. And yes my hearing is excellent.
Cheap throw away junk. $30 watch, $7 battery. Destroyed the damn watch attempting to get the case back on after having to change the battery after only a month. Watch worked great until then, but watch hands fell off trying to get the case back on. The battery and the tool to get the case on cost almost as much as the watch.
My recently acquired Lorus Sports Lumibrite field watch is much better than this Timex, particularly for sports or 'field' use (hiking, cycling, camping, etc).
@@gazzertrn you should ... I own one, they are amazing. I also have its brother, the Lorus Titanium which is strangely hard to get hold of now, but I love the Lorus Lumibrite very much. If you haven't bought one by now, and can afford to, I recommend you do :-)
I once bought a Timex Expedition just for giggles on amazon Prime Day and I hate it passionately because it looks cheap, it is cheap, the strap is horrible, the lume nonexistent, and its cartoonish 40 mm size is way too large for a - typically large wearing - field watch even on an average wrist. If you'd wear it in combat you'd be killed instantly because the watches ticking gives away your position. I would sell it if only I could find someone stupid enough to buy it. I think Timex is generally way overrated. If you want a nice cheap watch please get a Casio.
I’ve had mine since 2018 and it’s still going. The battery is too low for the indiglo to work but the time is always spot on no matter how long it takes me to put it on again. And I can’t hear mine ticking unless my ear is right on it. I don’t know what they’re talking about.
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Also, I forgot to mention that Timex has produced for a while a midsized version of the scout (36mm). To my knowledge, it has now been discontinued, but if you dig a bit deeper you can find some of them. If you like smaller watches it's something to keep in mind!
Just bought mine. $42 and 37mm. I got mine from Walmart. This is important because Walmart is working to have 50% of all instore item be made in the U.S.A. Timex announced they will be leaving China in favor of U.S. made items which is why we see more Japanese and Swiss movement in their line up.
@@Overlord277umm Swiss and Japanese are the only 😂😂😂 what do you mean ? I have a 20 yr old oriantel Japanese movement and my casio is Japanese movement and it is a 2012
I live in the desert. If I am under more than 50m of water, something has gone horribly wrong...
Flash floods happen in the desert. Fellow desert-liver here.
why I like this watch: it tells the time. (bonues: it's water proof, it tells the day, it glows)
i appreciate the commentary but id like to see the watch rather than your face
Haha 😂
Nah he shows the watch enough.
I have certain amount of affection for Timex. My first 2 watches (back in the 70s) were mechanical Timex watches. This model seems to fit a particular niche fitting the bill nicely. However, at the moment I don't have a requirement for a value for money beater. I hope that the elephant didn't leave much mess for you to clean up 😉
Nice one about the elephant😂
I have seen that a lot of collectors have a connection with Timex... I think this is one of the coolest things about them
I'm very bias, but I love Timex, mainly due to both of my Scout 40s, and my Camper 38. Badass watches, especially for what I do. Also, yes, I do have them equipped with HD NATOs.
Hey everyone! Thank you for checking out today's video! Do you own a Timex expedition scout? Would you consider buying one? Let me know!
I recently bought the expedition scout solar version with a brown leather strap with black hardware and dial. Unfortunately there’s no indiglo because of the solar power. There’s also no ticking sound from this version. I’m very happy with the comfort of the strap too.
Just got one . Love it so far. Second hand lines up with minute marks dead on . I must be deaf , I don’t hear the ticking
I've picked this exact watch up twice in the last two days but haven't purchased it yet. It's a fine watch for the price. I can't quite afford a Bambino watch right now so this may have to hold me over 'till I can.
The Timex Scout is my favorite watch and I own several.
Thanks I was wondering if I was wearing that watch in a classroom or other silent place will it disturb everyone or even me?
Great video man, honestly great B-Rolls. Keep it up!
Man... It sucks to be a watch enthusiast in Brazil.... This watch retails for US$120,00 here :/
Wow!!!
Can you make a friend from our spot and they can send it to you for our price ?
Same in Australia
Thank you for your clear presentation.
That’s a good looking watch regardless of price. The fact that it’s inexpensive only makes it better.
Now $70 in Canada. I like the watch. Good video, thanks.
I've got a Timex and oddly sometimes it becomes quiet for awhile and then you can hear it again 😂
Timex has a new Expedition called the Sierra that has 100m WR and a stainless steel case. Retails for about $100 US.
Yeah I know that model. Not bad at all, a tad too expensive though
@@watcharc9569 Really? Is it more expensive in Europe? $100 USD strikes me as reasonable for what you get with that watch.
Well yes it's not bad, it's just striking the price difference with the regular scout
@@watcharc9569 I suppose my point of comparison are watches like the Q Timex or the new MoonSwatch, which cost significantly more than the Expedition Sierra but offer far inferior specs. I can't think of a watch that offers 100m WR and a stainless steel case for the price of the Scout (if such a watch exists, please point me to it!).
@@keving4408 I have a Citizen Solar, 100M WR, Stainless steel (I think) and got it for £80, it went down to £70 at one point. It's called the Citizen Garrison
At my local Walmart in the US, I saw this next to several outdoor Casio models. I’m glad I didn’t buy it, not only because I have found that I like other field watches but because people who want to buy us an outdoor watch probably don’t know that it’s made of brass, I think hurts it significantly. It’s ticking sound isn’t that bad in my opinion tho. I have come across some old mechanical watches that I can hear across the room while I can turn out my Timex more easily.
Is it too loud for classes?
$30 where exactly? Not available for anywhere near that on the net
I got one....so tough and long battery life 5 years and still counting
I owne this model from timex,am satisfied with it also I am fan from the great Gianna Nannini! Greetings from Paesi Bassi
I have 3 and no issue with the ticking noise.
Watch looks great on the grey nato!
Timex is charging $75.31 USD in Australia for this. Not including shipping. I bought one anyway lol.
Can u believe this watch costs 96 dollars in 2024 here in Brazil 😂
Everybody complains about these watches being loud but I can't hear mine even if I put it to my ear. Maybe my hearing is going.
It’s $38 American dollars. You can’t go wrong at that price.
I paid $30 on prime day and I still consider it a total waste.
@@Bonpu ... Not me. It works great for my needs.
@@insightvideo6136 Glad to hear - really.
@@Bonpu what didn’t you like about it ?
@@kristofermincey5638
- size: ANY 40 mm mil style watch wears like a 44 mm regular watch. (I know there exist 36 mm Timexes somewhere.)
- the useless grainy indiglo providing poor contrast in anything but complete darkness
- that cheesy yellow indian arrow style seconds hand
- 24h dials in general (they are an exclusive US thing)
- that cheap looking coated brass case
- the rather busy, cramped and loud dial
- it’s notorious ticking
- the uncomfortable, rough, cheap looking strap
- not safe for swimming
I own a $100 Chinese Baltany D12 field watch (only because mil style watches are virtually inexistent today). It is not great but at least it looks and functions like an actual watch.
Your crazy, Casio will give timex a run for the money and they have just as much history!! I do like some timex watches, tho
Brass material is one of the positives about this watch.
Honestly this watch is no better than the Expedition Metals i have, in fact i'd say it's worse. The Metal has a wrap around crown protector, decent lume on the hands and indices, shorter lug to lug measurement and more premium looking dials. I really like Timex but this piece simply doesn't live up to it's name, it's just a styling exercise. Give it a stainless case, screw down back, a recessed crystal for more impact protection, crown guards, screw down crown, a separate Indiglo button, AR coating, a better spec movement and higher WR. Yes, i know it will cost a lot more, but that doesn't stop Bertucci from making and selling well speced quartz field watches.
just buy a hamilton then. This watch is like a gold plated watch, or black pvd plated.
@@DRFunny-nh4mg Quartz Hamilton watches lack most of what i listed yet cost 5 times as much as my Expedition"s MSRP.
A Casio JDM wave ceptor is a much better choice for my needs.
Ciao, very nice review! Grazie!
I don’t think the case is brass but a base metal. I do like TIMEX but they are not cheap IMO. I had a scout some years back and worst watch I’ve owned, fell apart unyet I have an Expedition trail thingy purchased new a few years back. It is all plastic with no real quality to it, looks good and suits my taste however it’s been spot on reliable plus really enjoy wearing it unlike the Scout. So there is a moral there somewhere!
It's brass. Timex says so themselves.
I have this exact watch and the mk1 and im sorry to say that all this talk about the noise is a comolete b.s.
You can't hear it from across the room like some people enjoy saying, and unless its right next to your ears you wont hear a thing. And yes my hearing is excellent.
I am broke too, but I can't afford that.
The tic is loud . But what do you expect from a cheap watch.
Ask them to fix your indiglo
Way to not show the backlight.
No such thing as a 30$ timex watch these days that watch is 50 $ today.
LA INTRO AHAHAHAHAHA stupenda
Cheap throw away junk. $30 watch, $7 battery. Destroyed the damn watch attempting to get the case back on after having to change the battery after only a month. Watch worked great until then, but watch hands fell off trying to get the case back on. The battery and the tool to get the case on cost almost as much as the watch.
My recently acquired Lorus Sports Lumibrite field watch is much better than this Timex, particularly for sports or 'field' use (hiking, cycling, camping, etc).
Yeah, been looking at them myself, although i like Timex. Maybe grab myself a Lorus .
@@gazzertrn you should ... I own one, they are amazing. I also have its brother, the Lorus Titanium which is strangely hard to get hold of now, but I love the Lorus Lumibrite very much. If you haven't bought one by now, and can afford to, I recommend you do :-)
@@mrnexus8seven949 Yeah bought the titanium one the other day .had a few people intrested in it when i wore it , your right its a good watch.
Way too big for a field watch.
I once bought a Timex Expedition just for giggles on amazon Prime Day and I hate it passionately because it looks cheap, it is cheap, the strap is horrible, the lume nonexistent, and its cartoonish 40 mm size is way too large for a - typically large wearing - field watch even on an average wrist. If you'd wear it in combat you'd be killed instantly because the watches ticking gives away your position. I would sell it if only I could find someone stupid enough to buy it. I think Timex is generally way overrated. If you want a nice cheap watch please get a Casio.
Timex way better than casio
I got one....so tough and long battery life 5 years and still counting
I’ve had mine since 2018 and it’s still going. The battery is too low for the indiglo to work but the time is always spot on no matter how long it takes me to put it on again. And I can’t hear mine ticking unless my ear is right on it. I don’t know what they’re talking about.