Solar Timex Expedition North - A lot for less than $200 

I bought this watch half a year ago. The only negative is that there is no anti-reflective coating on the glass. It’s not always possible to quickly see what time it is. on the other hand, sapphire glass for that kind of money is a gift. The watch case is made of very high quality. I didn't find any shortcomings.

I'm really liking these Expedition North models. Thanks Miguel.

I don't like the harder to read dark numerals, but I understand that's more for looks. If you're like me and want at a glance legibility in a watch, they do have a solar 41mm version with white numerals. Overall, I'm glad they came out with these models. They even have 36mm for those that prefer smaller watches.

thanks for the review! Indeed, an excellent package for such a price.

Great video bro. This watch is way slicker than I was expecting. I wish Walmart or target would carry some of these cool timex models and not just their 30 dollar watches. Seems like a great everyday watch or as you say grab and go.

Seems like a pretty solid offering from Timex nice to see a stainless steel case & sapphire crystal instead of the usual plated brass or alloy cases, there's a few quartz pieces popping up with the transparent dials seems to be a bit of a thing at the moment not a fan of that if I'm honest. Fantastic intro video too.👍

I don't super get the hate for 50m water resist, sure higher numbers are nice on paper -- but how many people not buying a dive specific watch need more than that? 50m is handily past the sport diving depth limit, should be plenty for 99% of people, the others whom would buy a specific watch for that purpose or just wear a dive computer.

Nice watch, may have to get this one. Thanks for the review.

By the time most people reach adulthood they should know what the time is on a watch without actually having to see the numbers.

Well done bro, a little too big for me personally. But a very handsome piece. I like what timex is doing and where they're heading. 👏👏👏

I have the 36mm with the normal finish - not the dark one. My biggest complaint is the color of the numbers. The numbers are gray, and it's hard to read in lower light. Had they used bright white, I'd love this watch a whole lot more. Also, I worry about the effectiveness of the solar. I had this sitting on a watch tree thing near a window for two weeks. The watch had slipped so it was facing downward, but not laying on its face. I have two Eco-Drives and a G-Shock solar on the same tree in the same position. The Timex actually ran dry and stopped running. There's plenty of ambient light there. My Eco-Drives and Casio have never even gotten low sitting in the same place. I feel like the Timex must be way behind in the solar tech department. My #1 complaint is the numbers though. You can't really tell from the marketing photos, but the lack of whiteness really hurts the legibility. Bummer.

Enjoyed your vid and the way you ran it all down. I'm a fellow enthusiast/collector and also in So-Cal. I came across your channel name as I was checking out a vid (TimepieceAlcove) on Capt Cook's. Best, JP (new sub)

Awesome intro mate and I really like that, definitely has some hammy vibes but in a good way. Very nice 👍

I absolutely loved how this watch looked, so I ordered one... aaaand returned it the same day. For me the numbers on the dial are way too dark and pretty much impossible to see at a glance making the watching unusable.

Great review! Would love to see the green dial version.

It's a good looking watch and it's nice to see Timex making a higher quality version of their old Camper/MacGyver model. If it wasn't for the incessant virtue signaling about recycling and saving the planet I might buy one.

When I first got this watch in early October I was blown away by how awesome it was. Was being the key word. Two months later and I have to fully expose it to an led lightsource for hours to fully charge it every couple of weeks (and yes I wear it and it gets enough light). I've NEVER had this issue with my ecodrive or my Gshock solar! I'm 💯 sure that it's jsut that Timex solar is horrible!!! This watch went from 5 out of 5 stars down to 2!

Its says on the site of the 36mm "anti-reflective sapphire crystal" .do you know if its like the one you reviewed or if they have changed something? Because i dont know what the specs on the one you review were mentioning but it was reflective.thanks

Looking at that in the green.

Great review! Nice macro shots! I recently picked up the 36mm version in black/tan color way and I love it. Question: what is the material watch folder you show here?

Could we see a follow-up video of how this watch is holding up? Also if its not too much too ask a view of this watch with a green strap? Thanks

Timex still can’t get the second hand to land on the marker can they. This watch is about £135 in the Uk. For that price I would expect a bit more accuracy to be honest. Great review though. Many thanks.

The intro jumpscared me lmao

This watch keeps great time...... 3months and its still dead on to nuclear clock.... I mean exactly to the second..

Its beautiful 🤩

Will you be getting the 36mm variant for review? It seems to address your legibility concerns.

Great review, and I like the watch. In my opinion though, field watch = legibility, and i don't see that in this model. There are other Expedition North models that live up to the "Field watch" ethos, but this watch, although very cool, seems to be more of a casual watch or even Field watch inspired, but not really a Field watch.

cool intro !

I would never suggest the Expedition NORTH Solar IF you’re looking for a SOLAR watch. For 1/3 of the price you can get the Scout solar. You do lose stainless steel for brass, sapphire for mineral glass and 50m instead of 100m. But that’s not worth paying 3 times for north. Get scout solar if you want a Solar watch which is a lot less expensive and basically looks identical.

What watch Roll is this? ;-) looks Nice.. hard to get a good canvas one in EU i feel

Hi! Nice review, congrats! I’m looking for this specific model to buy. I see in your video that the case is black and the inside is kind of blue. The only model I’m able to find is black on both case and sphere… at least that’s what it looks like in the pics… Could you please tell me the exact code model number of this specific watch?? Thanks a lot!!!

I like the design of the watch but not a fan of the beige-brown color of the hands. I feel like stealth is such a modern thing while the beige-brown seems like it's trying to look vintage. Green or blue would have been nicer!

Why do I see dark blemishes on the black face of the watch ????......for example- between the 1 and the 2 ???.....would someone please explain ?????

Hello, I wonder 1 year after this review, do you still have this watch, and is it still good, any issues?

Great intro. Voice over levels are clipping

The face looks blue in the video, does it look black in person?

What was the third watch on the right please?

There were marks on the dial weren’t there?

Muy interesante la propuesta de Timex! Que pena que no sea un poquito más chico. Muy buena reseña Miguel!

Should i get this or the expedition scout solar ?

hey, whats the watch on your wrist?

Does this watch feature INDIGLO?

Fantastic watch with poor reviews on Amazon - go figure...

The size of straps is needed for this watch in mm ???

How big is your wrist?

If you do an expedition to the north, I do not recommed you a solar watch.

Stay green. Here's a fuckton load of paper and cardboard

Meanwhile, the standard Timex doesn’t give a crap about enviro virtue signaling…………

worst looking dial I've ever seen holy moly, can barely see the numbers....