Men's Expedition Digital CAT5 41mm Watch

After buying a very disappointing Casio el cheapo, first bad one I've ever had but it was royally bad, tended to reset itself if you placed it face down on the counter for example.... I ended up with this watch as a replacement. Wish I had seen this one first. The face is large and friendly. The display is both high contrast and suitably large print. I am getting older and it's nice not to have to squint. Even the secondary data like day and month are larger than many digital watches' main display yet the overall size is not humunguous. I like a large watch as I have large wrists and hands and this does not overwhelm. It's a bit thick and a little plasticky but it's not a Cartier or even a Seiko and I didn't buy it for elegance. The backlighting takes a bit of getting used to as it shows the dial in reverse, like a photo negative for those of you who actually remember photo negatives. :) But a couple of days on and I'm fine with it, The normal watch face is of such a contrast that I only need to use the backlight in real darkness and once you get used to the different look, it's not a problem to read at all. It's alleged to be waterproof to 100 meters but you must take that with a major grain of salt with anything but a genuine diving watch. If it survives an occasional dunk in the sink or a swim I will be happy. Watchband: The watchband is Velcro with a touch of something neoprene-like at the tip of the "belt" It's a bit awkward as the band doubles back through a "keeper" like the strap on a backpack and the whole thing is a bit thick and not easy to do one-handed. My wrist is thick enough I can't just undo the Velcro part, I have to slip the entire band out of the "belt" to take it off. A nuisance but not a fatal one, if your wrists are smaller you won't even notice. if my wrist was any larger, the band would not fit as it is extended almost to the Neoprene tab at the end, Other reviews have commented on this as well. I haven't yet played with the various inevitable extra features: stop watch, alarm, microwave oven etc. I rarely use them so I can't comment but as a nice, basic watch for everyday knockabout use, I am well pleased and the price is quite reasonable. You can spend more and get worse. Casio used to be my cheap watch of choice but their quality seems to have diminished badly. I haven't had a Timex since I was a kid (and that was long enough ago that you wound the watch by hand) but perhaps I've been away too long, I like this watch, it's not fancy but it works. Update 8/2015: Since I bought this I have started doing volunteer work at a local aquarium. Once a week, this watch is regularly dipped (up to my elbow) in salt water for minutes at a time and it's holding up fine. The band is getting worn and some of the rubbery parts are turning white, probably from the salt so it's definitely not the watch for classy evening wear now. No question it is water-proof for this level of use (up to about three feet deep with lots of activity) and I like it even more now. Update - May 2016- Keeps on trucking. Weekly salt water dunks continue with no problem whatsoever. Plastic case is showing tiny nicks and dents from rough usage and banging on the rocks. Velcro bajnd still works fine but has turned a sort of weathered "salt and pepper color". Update - Almost November 2016 - Velcro on the watch band has almost given up the ghost. Barely sticks now. I take it off and put it on at least once a day so I guess the "hook and loop" material is just worn out. A replacement band will probably cost as much as the watch so it may be time (no pun intended) to replace this one. On the plus side, the same battery is still going strong. Can't beat this watch overall for value. Great value in a basic every day watch. No longer even vaguely suitable for wearing with a good suit to the Symphony but it's a primo work-a-day watch.

I'm really happy with this watch. I have a strong predilection for digital watches. I'd been wearing inexpensive Casios for years (decades), and been very happy with them, but recently their quality seems to have collapsed. The last 3 or 4 that I purchased (I don't give up easily) literally fell apart. In each one, within a few months, the case broke at one of the corners where it attaches to the band. (They are, supposedly, guaranteed for a year but, believe it or not, the case is considered a "consumable," and not covered by the guarantee! Even if it were, it's hardly worth the postage to send it back for repair.) This Timex seems quite sturdy. I've had it for four months now, wearing every day, and so far so good. Plus, I like the way it looks, and the design of the dial makes it easy to read - not a lot of junk information on it. It does a lot of things, which made setting it seem a bit intimidating, but it turned out to be easy to set the time and date - very intuitive (although you have to find the instructions online, they don't come with the watch) - and I don't need any of the other functions. It cost 2 or 3 times as much as the Casios I'd been wearing, but well worth it to me.

The numbers are large enough for me to read them without my reading glasses. The watch has all the features I want: waterproof, time and date, stopwatch, and timer, with or without beeps and chimes. If you are going to replace the battery, I recommend that you watch a youtube video first, to catch the hidden steps.

Almost Perfect. I've been a loyal Timex fan since the 1990's. I don't know of any other sport watch in the U.S. market that provides as many functions and features as the Timex wrist watch. I love the redesign of the Expedition model however i wish the Indigo button were either designed recessed or slightly to the side as the Ironman line buttons are to protect it from accidentally being pressed. But besides that, i'm loving the new: recessed glass, mini-compass on strap, price, and the less plasticky feel wrist-band. I love the forest-green color i got, too. That's more features for less money than the Ironman series! The head of the watch itself is a little large but perhaps because i'm not used to it, hopefully not too large when it comes to durability. Because it's larger than the ~33mm Ironman i had. I only had to buy a new Timex because my previous one had accidental damage. I plan to be more careful and remove this one before engaging in activity where it may be exposed to harsh chemicals. Compass is a bubble-type, therefore you must position your wrist such that it's level to get an accurate compass reading. Only the display is back-lit when the Indigo button is pressed. In other words the compass or button words cannot be viewed at night unless you shine a light on it. *When you see the pictures notice how the Indigo button sticks-out and isn't recessed. Therefore you will have to be careful when brushing-up against or near things, especially when underwater. I'm going to turn-on the Beep function as a precaution so i can know if the button accidentally gets pressed and recommend others do the same.

My 12 y/o loves it! Fits well and its durable.

GREAT PRODUCT

The tiny compass is worthless. Compass does not point true north and is so small you need a magnifying glass to see it. The watch band is a rubber type band that looks good but makes my wrist sweat. I took the watch band off and used an older 2 inch wide military strap type watch band that fits better and covers the watch so it does not get scratched. The Expedition watch is the same type of watch that I have used for many years. I don't buy any other type of watch. It has two time zones, stop watch, and it lights up to see at night but turns off after a few seconds so you don't waste the battery or the light. My old expedition watch that I still use and have had for many years has had the battery replaced only once. The light doesn't work any more but it is still a reliable watch and everything else besides the light works. This is the reason I bought the same type of watch again so that the new one can be used as a dress watch and can take me to at least 2065. I do recommend the Expedition watch without the compass. The price is very budget friendly.

Its getting hard to find a Timex Expedition that has a Velcro band. This is the type of watch band I prefer, so this is one of the reasons I ordered this model. This is not the same model as one I previously owned that I was very happy with. One difference is the four 'set' buttons around the sides are larger, rectangular and plastic rather than small, round and metal. They look a little cheesier, but are easier to press and hold than on my previous model. The indiglo button that lights up the face works well. I had to clear a culvert of debris twice now in the past week. It drains a pond that either a beaver or muskrat has been blocking and raising the water level on. I've been up to my chest in water, and the immersed watch has been fine. One complaint I read in the reviews when researching the previous model I had was that you can no longer access the battery compartment (i.e. the screws that hold the back plate on are no longer there). This means you either have to send it back to Timex to have the battery replaced (for a charge) or assume its a 'use once and throw away' watch once the battery dies. However, on this model, the T49949, I could see from one of the photos that there were still screws on the back plate. That's one of the main reasons I ordered this one. Although I have not had to do it yet, I'm assuming the battery can be replaced if you have a very small Philips-head screwdriver, like with earlier Expedition models. We'll see how it holds up over time, but so far, I'm very pleased with it. Update: I have used the watch now for almost 9 years. It was $28 when purchased in 2017. I have replaced the velcro watch band several times with off brands that work fine ($15). The indiglo function quit working long ago, which is annoying because in the middle of the night when I wake up and wonder what time it is I would rather look at my watch than light up my cell phone to see the time (sorry, I don't keep a clock next to my bed). So today, I looked at my watch and there was no display; hence, the battery finally wore out after nine years, and that's not bad. However, I went to replace the battery and there was no obvious way to release the retaining clip once the back plate was removed. It broke in the process of trying so I am here to buy another watch of the same type. I believe in replacing parts whenever possible rather than buying throw-away products, but after nine years of continued use I can't complain too much. As I recall, the indiglo function also went out prematurely on earlier versions of this watch that I previously owned. Still, I'm going to order a new one.

I set this watch 8 months ago & it has not lost or gained a single second & matches the time on my MB6 G Shocks perfectly!! A great little beater watch, just brilliant!!

.....this watch offers all you could possible ever need on a daily basis: - ultra clear, crisp display with absolute nothing but the time/day/date - 100 h stopwatch - 24 h countdown timer - 3 alarms - 2nd timezone (free to set) The watch is neither comical large nor ridiculous small, in fact it's a perfect size for an EDC watch. Although it is not very thick, it offers a good protection for the acrylic crystal with the bezel's rim that stands about 1.3mm above. The alarm(s) are very loud, the display is uncluttered, high contrast and very legible, the Indiglo backlight is awesome (the best in the entire watch industry), the timer can be set by 1 second increments up to 24h and the strap wears okay (not too great, but I changed the strap anyway). The battery is a 90mah CR2016 which should last quite a few years. Overall it is probably nearly impossible to beat that watch, it is not for pretenders but for people with common sense, looking for a quality product. Highly recommended ! Agent Shrader out

Nice and beautiful

Simple and rugged, just what I needed

Comprado con promoción fue una ganga. Muchas más funciones que modelos más básicos y la iluminación Indiglo, una pasada. Con una mini brújula como un plus y super ligero.