Good review. Based on your review and others I bought one of these. I got the off white dial version. Really beautiful watch. If I really need a good stop watch I will use one of my Casio digitals. However I do think the chrono on this Timex adds some beauty and interest to the watch while still being pretty easy to read. I think mine is easier to read than your blue one. Also I have lots of things I time that are less than 30 min. Ramen noodles, French press coffee, steak searing on grill, cookies, steeping tea, etc. And having only 30 min in the sub dial spreads out the markers making it easier to read how many minutes exactly. If the same sub dial were 60 minutes it would all be crammed together and not as easy to read exact minute.
So that chrono hand wobble is actually something that Timex claims is a “feature”. It’s designed to cut back on recoil of the hand and that allows the hand to line up with the markers and indexes more accurately.
Inexpensive watches absolutely have their place. One of my most accurate watches is a Seiko 5 I regulated with a toothpick. It's gained 5 seconds in the last 3 weeks which is nuts.
Nick i made a mistake. I got into watches and knives. Good news is that my delica, seiko 5 and timex weekender are good enough for my edc tasks. I might upgrade for jewelry but I'm in no hurry.
i feel you i have actually spent a lot of money on watches and now i dont really buy knives anymore i use all money that normally go to knives now for watches. i hope nick doesn't get any more hobbies because my wallet wont like that :P
I've always thought they looked nice, I might get one. I like using inexpensive analog chronographs for the gym, mostly Seikos. Analog is faster/easier when timing 1-2 minute rest times between sets. With a digital watch or smart phone, I'd have to go through 2-3 steps to get to stop watch or timer mode, which sucks when you have to do it frequently. I do have one Timex in my collection, an Easy Reader; I wear it a lot, it's just so freaking legible and the Indglo is so convenient. Inexpensive and unpretentious, it's great for rough work and bad neighborhoods.
Not only that the look ok too i like them too i really wouldnt like some of these bigger expencive peices. Let alone machanical now that's just out dated i have a few and to be honest im back on quartz i just prefer them i play with high power hf transmitters all day and after magnatizing a watch a few times just pointless not to mention in accurate compaired to a decent quartz
I just ordered one with the green face. I’m a nursing student and some of our clinical instructors are real sticklers about watches. You are required to have an analog watch with a second hand for taking vitals. Some of my instructors let us get away with smart watches but others are strict about it. Anyway I love analog watches and this gave me a good excuse to get one, so I ordered two lol! One of these and a regular non chrono scout. Not sure if I’ll find the chronograph useful or not I just like the look. The date is a nice feature I’ll use though
The Mk1 chronograph TW2R68700 looks military with a canvas strap. It has the same movement. It’s very legible with the only text being a small “Timex.” It has a Perspex crystal -nicely domed - (but only 50m wr.) The hands have chemical lume plus the Indigo feature.
I use a socket that matches the size of the crystal as a template and cut out cheap cell phone (non glass) screen protectors. I then put this on a mineral crystal to help protect it. I’m weird.
Carl Stanland Oooo! Next time you do that, please make a vid of it and post the link here! (I tried it once and had 2d-3d issues, which I couldn't overcome.)
Nice review. I just picked up their Allied LT Chronograph 42mm Fabric Strap Watch. It's very similar to the one you reviewed, but they have addressed some of the flaws you spoke on. Caught it on sale for 58.99 compared to the $109 listing (at least on their website). Still no lume, but I can live with it.
A great review of a fantastic watch, given the fantastic price point. However, I don't think there's very much to complain/worry about regarding the price, functionality and quality etc. For example, Seiko make watches that retail for many hundreds of $ and they don't align correctly either! The dial is fairly clear and I find my 'pilot' version perfectly legible in daylight and the Indiglo feature is good in sub optimal situations. Also the 'hour/time zone change' feature is something you don't get on movements that cost x10 that the Timex does, what's not to like? The BIG + is that if it dies for any reason other than for a battery replacement you can buy another one! Bottom line, it's a 'tool chronograph' watch that you don't have to worry about and a nice alternative to a Casio etc?
My main draw to this watch is the 100m over 50 water resistance. I can live with or without the chronograph and all that applies...just give me the H2O proof and the night light and I’m good at this price....the rest is just back ground noise, thanks for another awesome review.
I've had one of these for about a year and a half--- the Todd Snyder version IIRC which had a chintzy genuine leather NATO which I've replaced with an aftermarket NATO . I've been pleased, it was a gift, but I think the price was about $55. Worthy at that price point. It and my then other two Timex's would stop running, I believe this was if I didn't set them down on their back when not being worn. Pulling out the crown and pushing it back in restarted them.-- I did not know about the independent hour hand (never thought to try at this price point) Thanks!. --- For others- if chrono second hand is off- pull out crown and use the upper chrono pusher to advance the second hand to the correct position. Thanks Nick
Great looking watch! I like the simple military look. I also like the hour hand hack. Timex quality isn't what they built the brand on. One of mine is resting at the bottom of the Green River in Southeastern Utah and might still work. No doubt their extensive lineup has a watch at a price for everyone's desire.
Like the tv announcer saying "But wait, there"s more!", the value in this watch is the low, low price. As in the Casio Duro or the Invicta Sub homage, the owner has so little invested that life events that kill a watch are not a huge tragedy. The chrono is good enough for many kitchen timing chores. Makes a fine gift for someone that needs watch sickness infection.
Nice quartz watch. Really took advantage of having motor driven movement with those cool chronograph features. Here’s a knife suggestion: LionSteel Daghetta LionSteel just won best manufacturing at blade show. Also the daghetta has their patented TOL locking system which would be cool to see. I heard it was a difficult knife to disassemble too so you could think of it like kind of a challenge. Anyway, I don’t have one or I’d send you it but if you come across one it would be an interesting couple videos for sure.
I currently wear one of the $40 Expeditions, and this seems like way more than $20 worth of Improvement. I would like it a lot better if it wasn't a chronograph, and if they offer it as such I will probably be picking one up.
I kicked the watch habit nearly 20 years back. Still have a big box full. Sadly, I believe my ex threw out my vintage 1973 Heuer Autavia Chronograph as she didn't believe it was real. Or something like that. _Shovel + 3 bags of lime + quiet wooded area. Some assembly required._
Hi Nick, love your channel. I have another variant of this watch, and the hands have the chemical lumen you are looking for :D Just thought I would let you know! Strange they would not use it on all of their models of the scout chrono... maybe my watch is a more expensive version or something. It was a gift from a friend :D Keep being awesome!!
Which is better value for the price, This expedition or the weekender Chrono? I prefer the brushed finish of the expedition but I don't want to pay double the price if it's not necessary
The other 47$ expedition Chrono solves most of these problems with things like skeletonised hands. But I am still a bit pissed they aren't doing a multihour Chrono.
Ouch. The noise might kill it for me. Just to weigh in - I'm actually specifically looking for a 30 minute chronograph because I'm timing stuff at work and the 60 minute ones i have just aren't that legible. Especially in a dim room.
Hello, I have the same expedition scout chronograph that I purchased on eBay from the USA 2 years ago. The second counting hand of the chronograph doesn’t reset properly in night mode. It get stuck randomly at reset. The hand doesn’t go back to zero. It stops before randomly. Is it normal? Best regards
I love my 'Expedition's"!,,,,,i have owned one since they first came out,. I still have my Mint condition "Slide-Rule" Expedition!,,,,Which makes me Ask why, They stopped making the "Slide-Rule"?,,,,It was the costliest 'Expedition',,,,,but worth Every cent IMHO!,. I'm a Chronograph Fan,,,,and have been all my life,,,ever since my Old Man gave me his DOXA Chrono from the '50s!, when I finished Jump-School & got my Wing's,,,,Now that's a watch that only sees the Light of Day,,,,,,,on Very Special occasion's!, but when I'm out in the Bush on Exercise,,,,,It's the Timex Chrono Epedition that's on my Wrist,,,,,I just bought the 'Expedition' "Fly-Back", as an Early Christmas gift to myself!,,,,,after all!, "It Takes A Licking!, and Keeps On Ticking"!!!!
Are you sure this is expedition scout? As i know it should be 42mm dial and darker brass bezzel. Or this is smaller version with different code type? Let me know bcoz I will decide to buy this.
if you like lume so much you should review a traser watch they have tritium tubes and the company is owned by the maker of tritium tubes they have some nice swiss watches for decent prices. and the idea of having a radioactive watch alone is reason enough for me to buy one :P
This is a great five-star watch for quality and value.They fixed it! U can't hear this watch! But you still didn't even give them credit for it. Also because of the indigo, they didn't make the hands of the watch also glow because that would defeat the purpose of the indigo. Duh! If the watch hands also glowed, you don't need the indigo. I think the review should have been much more positive. A real leather strap with fine accent stitching, a solid metal 100M waterproof case, for this price; a true bargain. You were very hard on Timex especially for this price point. I think the watch is a $200 value in truth.
I need to replace the battery in this watch but there's a latch that i can't remove. Do you know how do it. I looked all over the web for a tutorial with no luck
This review is great...AND it's hilarious. Or I'm tired & be slap-happy. But it sounds like Frank Rizzo is reviewing a watch he digs, and I say that with total sincerity 😄
I've only seen watches with lume last about 10 minutes at the most before it needs recharcharging. Can you recommend the one you know that lasts all night?
As said, Seiko, Orient kill it, Citizen is pretty good. This all assumes your eyes are night adjusted (aka sleeping). Even the best lume is going to seem like it's gone in 20 minutes if you're still used to light, but night adjusted, the good stuff (Seiko/Orient or bgw9) is visible all night.
Not sure if Timex changed something with this watch. I just bought it and I cannot hear it at all unless I out my ear to it. Even my SARB033 is louder.
My Tissot PRC-100 chronograph have 10th of a second also, Or is my PRC-100 quarts? I'm getting confused here. I see now your refering to mechanical watches, I'm WRONG! Please forgive me. It's quarts for sure I see now, I'm just thinking and not enjoying good answers from my brain. Hahaha. Nice video 100%! Thanks Nick!
warning be advised fellow RU-vidrs … Timex says genuine leather on the watch strap it's is positive is you could get is a flat out lie… The veneer on the outside may be leather 1/1000 of an inch thick the inside is probably paper. My watch is only a couple weeks old and the whole where you put the whatever you call it through the peg has already made the whole so oblong stretch like crazy. some other watch reviewers have said if you get one year that's about it that's honest… But what gets me is the scam that Timex pulls to make you think is a purchaser you're getting leather watch strap and all your buying is paper garbage
Is it just me or the worst thing about that watch is a second hand which is still (used only for stopwatch)! Why wouldn’t a chronograph use the sub-dials only? Leave the second hand for seconds....it pisses me off (I have a similar one from Timex) that any time I check the time, my second hand is at 12 and does not move...
Most chronos work that way. I prefer it. IMO it would be best if they color coordinated the Chrono hands, so big second, minute, .20 second hand all red for example, rest white, but that's not up to me.
So my wife got me this for early Father's Day, and I caught her Frenching the damn thing! Like what the heck? She said she wanted to see if it could take a licking and keep on ticking. Oh' Buhaha!
