Timex Expedition Men's 43 mm Chronograph Watch

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It will probably get beaten to death over time, but I feel like as far as Timex brown leather straps go, this one is in it for the long haul. I like the look of a black watch, but I’ve never liked that it can be worn off, and after just a week or two, I acquired a mark near the reset pusher. No big deal on stainless steel, but on brass any compromise to the coating can lead to corrosion or pitting down the road. We would like to set optional cookies to give you a better user experience and to assist us in understanding how visitors use our site. And while their watches are now made in the far east (with the exception of the American Documents), the company headquarters is still in Connecticut.

The diver-inspired metal case on our Expedition North Ridge features a 41 or 42mm unidirectional rotating bezel with raised and low portions that create a rugged look. The watch glass is made of mineral, ensuring scratch resistance and keeping the watch looking pristine for a longer period. We are doing our part to preserve the wild spaces we love and by creating better we are doing better. I’ve been comparing this to an aviation watch more so than a field watch, and the movement has a secret that really drives that comparison home. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.Rise above or fall below your predetermined goals, and varying chimes indicate your performance; no more stopping to look at your wrist. Blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. With its chronograph capability and water resistance of up to 100 meters, this watch is a functional companion for those who desire accuracy and dependability. If you grew up in America at any point in the last 165 years, there’s a strong chance that you probably came into possession of either a Waterbury Clock Co. It may be best to take the watch to a local watch tech and have them do it since its possible to scratch and damage the watch during this process.

His writing style is inspired by certain “British automotive journalists” and his own experiences growing up and living in a blue-collar society. The 1/20 subdial stays still until the chronograph is stopped at which time it will quickly sweep around to its count. Waterbury, Connecticut was once the centerpiece of brass production in the United States and Timex has just always used brass. But at their core, they still make a durable, affordable watch that looks great and can give many years of great service with very little maintenance. My experience with these watches is always positive and, personally, I prefer a Timex over a Casio for their traditional watch designs.This watch can show you low and high tides, will tell you the temperature in F and C and includes a built in compass. I’ve still got a Timex watch I was given as a young boy that will still run if you put a battery in it.

Known Factors: Distance: 10 nautical miles Time: 15 minutes • Align “10” arrow on the outer ring with “15” on the inner ring. They make a watch that can be worn in any situation and most environments, including wet environments, as this chronograph rated to be water resistant up to 100M. The strap had to be replaced at some point as the chemicals finally took their toll and it rotted off his arm.I could have opened the watch up I guess, but Timex’s pressure fit casebacks just about need a hydraulic press to refit. The text printing has some rough spots, the hands aren’t perfectly aligned, and the case finishing is pretty much what you pay for.

For those with a taste for adventure, our Q Timex Three Time Zone Chronograph pairs precision with the spirit of exploration, enabling you to track multiple time zones simultaneously.The Timex Expedition Chronograph case material itself, like almost all Timex watches since the days of the Pharaohs, is made from brass and then coated black. Using a tool or a small pointed object, carefully push the pins in the direction indicated by the arrows. The only color on the Timex dial, besides the white hour and minute hands, are the orange tipped running second hand and the orange tipped chronograph second hand.