Review
I like the look of Marathon and Luminox dive watches. This has the look without the price-tag. And it’s a Timex so I knew it would keep time well. Plus it listed chronograph, Indiglo, and an alarm as features.
Like many cheap choronographs, this one doesn’t work well. When I reset it, the second hand rests 1 second behind the 12. The minute hand rests at the 1. I’ve had chronos like this. You just have to subtract 1 minute and 1 second from the displayed time. This would have been okay if not for the 2nd problem. When you stop the clock, the minute hand jumps ahead by an unpredictable amount. I think it may have crossed wires (figuratively) with the lap split function. That’s okay for me though, since I like chronos for the look rather than the function. I use a cheap digital stop-watch when I’m running and use my Seiko chrono for when I’m driving.
The Indiglo feature is always nice to have. This one seems dimmer than the other expedition, no doubt because of the black face. Everything is still readable so I have no issues with it. Like most glow-in-the-dark (GITD) paint, the hands on the watch only glow for a few seconds before they need a recharge. Doesn’t really matter though, considering the watch comes with Indiglo.
The alarm feature is great plus. This has come in handy on training and deployments when I’m trying to catch some sleep whenever, wherever I can. The sound is quiet enough to not bother those around me much, but loud enough to wake me since I sleep on my arms and the watch is right next to my ear.
It’s a tough watch that looks good, keeps time, and is very handy for people who take frequent naps. I’m very happy with it. Just don’t count on the chronograph to work.
BTW, it looks great on a Maratac Zulu band.
Feature
- Quartz movement
- Strong mineral crystal protects dial from scratches and scrapes
- Case diameter measures 40 mm
- Metal case; black dial; date function; chronograph functions
- Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)
Overview
Fulfill your need for speed with this Timex Expedition Premium Collection chronograph watch, which features a bezel with an engraved tachymeter to help you measure time over distance. Its rugged construction makes for a very practical watch for any adventure, and the chronograph stopwatch can measure events down to 1/20 of a second. The large, round watch case measures 40mm wide (1.57 inches), and it’s complemented by a sporty, water-resistant leather strap. Other features include luminous hands, an easy-set alarm (rotate inner bezel to set alarm time), and water resistance to 100 meters (330 feet)–offering protection from accidental splashes as well suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and light recreational diving.
The Indiglo night-light uniformly lights the surface of the watch dial using patented blue electroluminescent lighting technology. It uses less battery power than most other watch illumination systems, enabling your watch battery to last longer. The Night Mode feature allows you to illuminate the Indiglo night-light for 3 seconds with any button press, regardless of the mode or function.
( Product Information and Prices Stored: Jun 22, 2010 20:53:03 )
