Timex Accomplished What Casio Couldn’t!

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In this Timex Expedition North review video, I take a look at the Timex Field Post 36mm and 38mm watches, which appear to be upgrades of the cheaper Weekender and Expedition ranges. Are these worth the price hike? To find out, I purchased both the Field Post Solar and Mechanical to see how they stack up.
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@BensWatchClub 2 года назад

Come follow me on WatchCrunch.com - a new discussion platform for watch nerds: bit.ly/BWCWatchCrunch1 PRODUCT LINKS (affiliate) Timex Expedition North Mechanical: fave.co/3sEgmCP Timex Expedition North Solar: fave.co/3Fn7CpE Timex MK1 Mechanical: fave.co/3w21oag

@MrMadvillan 2 года назад

haha im on but there are like 27 users 😅 hope more migrate from watchsiteseek and Instagram. those places are dumps, in their own unique ways.

@georgevavoulis4758 2 года назад

Timex are the best watches you can buy but just because they are so affordable people think they are junk but in reality Timex are best watches you can own

@BillLaBrie 2 года назад

$205? I’ll hold out for a sale.

@Chriswilliams-lx9mx Год назад

I got a Casio with the ten year battery,lost it while gardening stumbled across it again maybe 6 or 7 years later,still going 👍

@soundknight Год назад

Wow, that's quite amazing.

@soundknight Год назад

It didn't happen to be a radio controlled watch and was still perfectly in time?

@slipnpitch1894 Год назад

My Casio G shock solar is still going strong from 2006 💪

@luke4800 11 месяцев назад

how is it even possible to lose a watch whilst gardening

@sindrithoreinarsson9645 11 месяцев назад

@@luke4800 that is exactly what i was wondering

@Kreska0 2 года назад

You were amazing in that movie called "Split", happy for you that you decided to follow your real passion.

@trauma4465 5 месяцев назад

Lmao 😂now now be nice

@thursmornsunlight 5 месяцев назад

Yeah did you know he was in X men too? As professor X, before and on the wheelchair. Okay Jkjk. 😅

@MeTaLISaWeSoMe95 2 года назад

I have one of the solar pieces. I put it outside in the sun to charge... 3 weeks ago. I entirely forgot about it. It's gone through 3 storms, one with hail. Came outside to grill some steaks. It's still ticking, and it's still in good shape. I'm impressed

@danspencer9499 2 года назад

It takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'?

@MeTaLISaWeSoMe95 2 года назад

@@danspencer9499 apparently yes XD

@MeTaLISaWeSoMe95 2 года назад

@@gilr4024 it was in direct sunlight for days on end XD

@entertainme7523 2 года назад

Didn't happen lol

@MeTaLISaWeSoMe95 2 года назад

@@entertainme7523 think what you want bud, but it definitely happened.

@PedroJohnston1 2 года назад

IIRC Timex was also contracted to make this spec of watch for the military. They were actually required to produce it, so it's not a total homage cash grab as per other non american brands. This is a nod to their own past too.

@fredh8733 2 года назад

i personally LOVE the loud clicking of my timex easy reader. it helps me sleep, its somehow reassuring. love your videos brother

@carlcox7332 10 дней назад

I'm a weirdo too. Something I never get from a digital watch. Can actually cadence my breaths to it for a kind of meditation and helps me fall asleep when I have a lot on my mind.

@hantms 2 года назад

I know RU-vid vid thumbnail images like this are all the range but. ... Please stop.

@watchcheapo1801 2 года назад

Timex with no indiglo is no fun...

@jean-baptistehartmann5879 2 года назад

When I see Ben's luscious skull popping in the youtube newsfeed, I know its going to be a good evening.

@johnjones928 2 года назад

The movements in the mechanical's are rumored to be unbranded Sea-gull hand wounds. Expensive to service but cheap to replace, not a bad spec for this kind of watch.

@objective7042 2 года назад

Some other video of the MK1, state that it's a modified ST6 with the automatic complication removed.

@Rch_P 2 года назад

I heard that they’re the same movements from Timex’s 34mm marlin. Many of which had the crowns fall out. (The Timex website review section is full of such complaints). Really a bummer for so many QC issues with these nice little mechanical pieces.

@objective7042 2 года назад

@@Rch_P That's why was hoping they would use the ST16 instead, since you can swap it with the Miyota 82XX.

@johnjones928 2 года назад

@@objective7042 I'd rather have the ST16 ((TY2806), it's a quieter movement with a bi-directional rotor.

@bovinejoni4243 2 года назад

Definitely looks like that movement to my eye.

@Azeria 2 года назад

Ooh a Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical killer?!

@tezzanewton 2 года назад

Nope

@DJ5PILLZ 2 года назад

Absolutely not, only £100 or so less with a crappy Chinese movement. The mechanical watch needs to be cheaper.

@eucitizen78 2 года назад

never ever, look at this tiny chinese womans watch movemend hold by a cheep plastic keeper

@ajbones4207 2 года назад

BENNNNNNNN ! Never mind Timex, where is the Scametti Diver with a display case back ???

@TheGrenadier97 2 года назад

Timex has interesting offerings in the analog field watch niche, plus, indiglo makes a lot of difference. Casio has great and useful digital watches, but i personally miss more conservative style analog models with backlight.

@elisorrells5314 2 года назад

I definitely think Indiglo is the best backlight on the market, definitely embarrasses a lot of digital casios

@antoniotula262 Год назад

I had a Timex Expedition with a beige dial and leather strap years ago. The indiglo stopped functioning within 3yrs. I changed the battery to see if that was the problem, but it wasn't.

@IlluminatingWatches 2 года назад

Great video. Excellent blend of entertainment and coverage of the facts! Definitely tempted by the Timex expedition north range …

@daddysaku8678 2 года назад

I just bought the 36 mm solar last month. Absolutely love it. With the sapphire crystal, solar movement and 100m wr it’s the perfect field watch!

@TheCatchKa 2 года назад

Same here. Love it. Just need to change the strap as the leather one is to long.

@mmmmmmm3246 2 года назад

Just bought mine. This seems like the perfect watch.

@lefterisdetsis3032 2 года назад

How is the ticking noise? Hope it doesn't exist.

@daddysaku8678 2 года назад

@@lefterisdetsis3032 it’s a pretty silent watch, only hear it tick when you hold it close to your ear

@lefterisdetsis3032 Год назад

@@daddysaku8678 Just bought it and you are right. Thank you.

@pereiraplaza222 2 года назад

Please review Lockhart's new hair products

@douglasfuentes2737 2 года назад

The ticking helps me fall asleep but it does wake me up in the middle of the night half the time🤣🤣🤣 but I love Timex

@zgSH4DOW 2 года назад

I find Timex to be the best looking ones in the field watch class, but the hands could be better

@TheTownWatch 2 года назад

Good stuff! I had the blue dial mechanical expedition north and liked it for the most part expect for the short hands set and unknown chines movement. I think I would definitely prefer the solar versions. Keep up the great work Ben!

@MB3Drift 2 года назад

I’m 18 secondes in and I disagree, it’s plain ugly, especially with that Escalade cord scheme strap on it. Field 38 and 36 look good though!

@bigbuddhayo 2 года назад

100% of folks that can’t sleep near a timex apparently have no kids🤣

@cameraz99 2 года назад

The Timex mechanical appears to have an *Incabloc* shock protected movement. 👍🏽

@deanwaller8283 Год назад

They use a miyota

@Edua1111 2 года назад

Actually Casio made not mother of pearl variants of the A1000: the silver A1000MA-7EF (and a golden A1000MGA-5EF). A step in the good direction - still no real vintage version with stylish blue-red-black decals. And maybe some actual water resistance. So way to go.

@jungholee7778 2 года назад

I bought the silver one. They look stunning! I hope he covers them, they deserve some attention

@brotherandrew3393 2 года назад

Too expansive for what these watches have to offer.

@silverfingerthesilverstack5062 2 года назад

Still prefer a Casio

@notl33t Год назад

I got the 36 solar and honestly, it's really, really great. It did take about 20 hrs to charge, but once it charged, its my goto looks like a field watch watch. A11 similars are my faves and grabbing one for less than $500 is a no brainer for me.

@69stingrayman 2 года назад

When I saw the release from timex I was really interested in the solar version. Thanks for the review!

@nateb9768 2 года назад

I find Citizens Solar powered watches to be quite busy personally. This Timex seems extremely versatile without being busy.

@tim.iteland.9447 2 года назад

Citizen atomic watches were the most accurate in the world bar none for $120

@dustinw6342 2 года назад

I just got an MK1 Mechanical on sale from Timex for $99. Absolutely wonderful for the price.

@christianaviles2199 2 года назад

The curiosity on that mechanical got me to me also. I ended up getting the blue dial. I seriously considered the solar as well, but decided to go mechanical. These really are decent watches for the price, with those short hands being a bit of a flaw but they still work. I think the Hamilton and Bulova Hack are probably better overall but for the price the Timex is hard to beat especially since coupons here and there can make it very well priced.

@CivilizedWarrior 3 месяца назад

I’ve been wanting the VWI hack for a while, but since I last looked a few years ago, the price has basically doubled. Are the new cheaper timex quartz movements really that loud? I need a new beater, and I don’t wanna pay $150-$200 for a timex lol. For that much id probably just pony up a little more for the hack. But I would like something luminous without a battery to have to replace all the time. Any other budget suggestions? I’m pretty new to watches.

@JohnVKaravitis Год назад

0:16 That was the dealbreaker for me with a Timex watch I bought a few years back. Jesus Christ already!

@watchmewithwatches 2 года назад

Great review Ben, I thought the predator was gonna take you out! I really like these Timex you shared, especially the solar. Cheers mate!

@HirooKoslov 2 года назад

Pretty sure that's one of the Seagull handwinders made for women's watches. Can't remember the cal. number. Edit: It's a Seagull TY6DSK, but with a non-skeletonized mainspring barrel, and some engravings around the movement (pretty sure that's a factory option). These are around £10, give or take, I think. These are okay usually, you can expect them to keep going for a couple years.

@bensouthwell1339 Год назад

I had a Timex wrist watch sixty years ago whilst at school, best watch I ever owned. After five years I lost it or had it stolen still the best even over Casio which was pretty good too.

@BrittPearceWatches 2 года назад

Ahhhh BENS WATCH CLUB IS BACK! My fav watch youtuber.

@fixienick 2 года назад

I really like the solar version, but wish they had carried the accent-colored second-hand forward. Great video, I'll be keeping an eye out for these on sale in the coming months

@nuhuh9893 2 года назад

I actually prefer that they didn't colour accent the seconds hand. It looks cleaner in a neutral colour, and when I change the straps it won't limit my options by only being able to pair it up to match for example a red hand or a yellow one.

@hugowasalreadytaken 2 года назад

Hey man, thanks for the cool video! I've recently gotten into watches, and am now looking to buy my first proper watch. I was hoping you or someone in the comment section could give me some suggestions from personal experience. I want this watch to stay with me and keep functioning properly I thought I'd buy an automatic watch, with sapphire glass and 10 bar of water resistance (or higher), for around 300 euro/dollars (but I would go up to 500 should I really like the watch). So far I've set my sights on a Citizen NH9120, since on paper it has all the specs I want, looks cool and has a cool titanium coating. But there are little to no reviews or videos on the internet I've been able to find, so there's not an easy way for me to check whether the good specs on paper are as good as they seem. Does anyone have any experience with this watch or another one that checks the boxes that they would really like to recommend?

@caeserromero3013 2 года назад

I own a genuine Timex digital watch, but it has a Casio strap. I had 2 Casio digital watches 2005-7 and both died after less than a year and wouldn't even work properly with replacement batteries. So I bought a Timex with the twist a flex strap. Strap was pretty bad and fell apart after 2 years so I replaced with one of the Casio straps. I've had the Timex since 2008. It's on its 5th battery but still works great. I'm proud to own a genuine Timex ☺

@winstonlanda7731 2 года назад

Ben! Thanks for providing honest, impartial, and comprehensive watch information for the community. If you were a thrash metal band, you'd be Megadeth. Thanks!

@jonathanberwick4473 2 года назад

Nice watches you should check out the Citizen BM8180-03E £75 from Argos great little eco drive field watch comes on a dodgy strap but looks great when you put it on a nato.

@TheWilferch 7 месяцев назад

36mm version of this new solar Timex ( vs their 41mm version) ....has no date window. Don't know why it's so tough to find a solar field watch, 36-40mm, hacking, with date, 100m WR, screw down crown AND rotating bezel. With all the ridiculous and often "latest style trends" types of watches available from everyone.....this combo for some reason can't be found. So far, my slightly modded Citizen Chandler, BM-8180-O3e fits best......but with compromises...

@sp10sn 2 года назад

I'm kind of surprised this watch rated such a deep dive review.

@TheCatchKa 2 года назад

Thanks to this video I did buy the 36mm variant and now I am in love. It feels more premium than any other Timex I have :O

@strk350 2 года назад

I own this exact 36mm Solar Timex (gifted to me ❤) and I love it not only cause of how it came to me I love it for the nice specs and resistance to it .. I've been wearing it a lot lately and long story short It feels like the toughest vintage watch ever at only 36mm case diameter (and yes is almost mute in comparison to my Expedition Scout 40mm xd) Great videos men Congrats !!

@Shri_V 2 года назад

Before I watch the video, I have an important question - do either of these new watches have indiglo? I'm after a basic times with a decent Indiglo feature to add to the collection.

@BensWatchClub 2 года назад

Hi V, Unfortunately none of these feature Indiglo (sucks, right?). You can filter for Indiglo on the Timex website, so it might be worth trying that 👍

@Shri_V 2 года назад

@@BensWatchClub Thank you and yes that sucks, Indiglo is basically their USP. I'd have been especially thrilled if the solar quartz had it, it would have ensured it could be used without concerns of battery drain!

@JasonTheWatchGuy 2 года назад

I was hoping to get in the Expedition that they post everywhere, looks like something out of a Rambo movie! Wish they'd drop a solid discount on them, you know I love a good deal

@RP-kr2mg 2 года назад

The beige with Indiglo?

@WesWatchRoom 2 года назад

Not bad timex not bad. The mechanical is one I'd opt for if I didn't have the Hamilton already - no sense in having two very similar watches. But props to them for stepping up the quality here. For it's price I grabbed the mechanical pre-owned so it's solid if not spectacular. The only questionable thing is that movement. Surely there are better alternatives than that. Great work mate

@TerenceHughes4501 2 года назад

The mechanical is about the same price as the awesome Orient defender 2 with in house movement. Hmmmm

@rossthompson5470 2 года назад

I picked the blue mechanical one up last week for £135 and it looks so much better than the images online. It feels good, looks good the strap is good and keeps very good time (so far). If the movement packs up it should be cheap enough to replace. All in all it’s a very solid offering for what I paid but it’s not worth the retail price that they are asking - north of £200!

@ass5kickin 11 месяцев назад

How did you get it for so cheap?

@massivelyfence8111 2 года назад

Video starts at 3:14

@northof-62 2 года назад

Not a fan of the necktie style hands. Each to their own.

@AliAhmed-ez2zy 2 года назад

Hi! Real quickly wanted to ask since you didn't touch this in the review... how's the lume on these watches? I'm considering buying one of these and nighttime legibility is pretty important to me

@darrensmith6999 2 года назад

Mmmm i think they are overpriced for what they are, at least an NH 35 for the mechanical and then you would be assured of reliability.

@dspserpico 2 года назад

NH35 would make the watch thicker.

@Zanzibar2Far 2 года назад

These are nice looking watches, but at over £200 for the mech and £150 for the solar, they are way overpriced! I'd be surprised if they paid more than £2 for either movement. I've seen the Hamilton it's imitating for as low as £230, and it contains a Swiss eta movement, not to mention a far more premium brand.

@isol1818 2 года назад

Where have you seen the Hamilton for such a low price?! This would obviously change the game, especially since the equivalent Seikos have stopped being cheap, but I have never seen such a price.

@TheLegitAlpha Год назад

They just put out a titanium version of this watch. Even uses sapphire.

@el_puma_real 2 года назад

Reminds me of my gone (but not forgotten) Seiko 5 SNGZ07J1. I love this particular field watch look, and I'm glad it's available in different variants from Timex. BTW I'm one of those weirdos who doesn't mind the ticking of a watch, I find it quite soothing.

@jordanburns7535 2 года назад

I keep my quartz timex hidden in my sock drawer as they are so freaking loud but I love them.

@vintagewatches-pk Год назад

I love military dial watches

@tiempoderelojes1 Год назад

lol youre an artist 😄 i enjoy your videos, and foremost, they are very well informed!

@MrSundress 2 года назад

wanna mk1 with a black dial and white hands PLEASE!!!

@danrussell_official 2 года назад

Plz do a video on the shinola runwell ☺️

@ericpham5198 2 года назад

I had fortunate to had used 3 citizen eco drive but now a new timex at much lower cost are much more happier

@arholderik 2 года назад

Are carpenter field watches any good?

@patrickriarchy6054 2 года назад

I like Timex. I really do. But their pricing is a bad joke.

@bogdan1207 2 года назад

Why is everyone complaining about the ticking? I like the ticking :/

@chohan33 2 года назад

Is the Field Post Solar shown on your wrist during the video a 36mm? Thanks

@robertsontirado4478 2 года назад

I like the ticking sound.

@mordeth1964 2 года назад

It's really disappointing that Casio don't make (that I can find) a similar kind of field watch.

@tylerjames646 2 года назад

How about the Casio model MTP-S120L-3AVCF? $110 (CAD), stainless steel, solar powered, day-date function, albeit mineral crystal. Thoughts? It has been my favourite field watch for work for the past couple of years! Stock photos do not do it justice, it looks really good in person. It is around 41mm so maybe you are looking for something smaller?

@redf7209 Год назад

Its actually better if the hands don't reach the marks on the rim. Luminous hands have a long way to go before they fulfil their promise. In the dark when glow has worn off after a few hours it can sometimes be hard to distinguish between the dial markers and the end of the hand where most glow survives. This can make it hard to decide between the hour and minute hand. The solution you found here makes it easier to distinguish between faded glows in the dark.

@JogieGlenMait16 2 года назад

I had a timex expedition before but i corroded the heck out of the brass case and crown. It was a great watch though. Indiglo is something I still miss.

@SoCalWatchReviews 2 года назад

My brother Ben killing it once again 👏

@darilensaharithariffin 7 месяцев назад

No way. This guy really selling the Spaghetti Scammeti brand! Hahaha Just subs today. I love your content. 8th Feb 2024

@moorwatch9654 2 года назад

Great video, for me its either the Hamilton or a budget alternative is a field watch from Long Island watch ‘nuff said

@chrisdaws5382 2 года назад

I like the noise. I even bought an old mantle clock with a loud tick. It helps me go to sleep.

@dertgild 2 года назад

Hey a few years ago you used an antibalding roller and said you'd give updates later. Did it work?

@noobfl 2 года назад

looks like the Tongji Movement, the Chinese Standard Movement from China Mechanical (Caliber Family 2650). And yes, its realy named "Chinese Standard Movement", it was first produced in the 1970.. Today, its one of the cheapest possible movement you can get. Sadly, that Timex uses such low grade movements. With this movement, the $229 asking price is basicly a scam. you can get this movement for less then $10, if you buy them in bulk.

@Chou005 3 месяца назад

Affordable watch but can match the quality of any luxury watches....so tough, and durable..i love Timex❤

@spavliskojr 2 года назад

The movement appears to be a chinese Sea Gull movement. not sure of calibre.

@danulevant 2 года назад

So ben, I'm curious. What's the movement of the 41mm solar one?

@david-wo7kz 2 года назад

timex is getting scary...

@Faenwolf 2 года назад

Citizen solar watches are said to be more reliable, especially under artificial light. Any info on that? Also: why no lumed numbers? I know, hamilton does not do them on the comparable model, but still…

@UNSCPILOT Год назад

I have a little hydroponics unit for some small herbs and other plants beside my watch box, keeps my cheap solar Blue resin timex expedition and my solar Gshock charged just fine, a decently bright lamp by your box (if it has a glass top, which mostly seems common should be plenty) At worst maybe just keep them by a window, if that's not enough than it's probably not working that well to begin with. Have yet to get a solar citizen though so I can't compare

@brandondacquisto8514 2 года назад

I’ve been following that Post Solar since they came out. The entire new upgraded Expedition line has been excluded from every discount they’ve put out.

@leiferikson7052 7 месяцев назад

its weird to me how u act like watches are loud but they make legit no noise at all.

@bjpargeter466 3 месяца назад

I like the sound, but you'd have to put it to your ear to hear it

@terrancewolf9484 3 месяца назад

Oh i can hear them have to move them to another room somtimes

@jayruggiero1315 2 года назад

Em Kay 1? This designation is MK is short for "mark". As in Mk1,Mk2...or version 1 or 2. Also a very British term.As in mk 1 lee Enfield rifle. Keep up the good work, and a stiff upper lip. Toodle pip!

@rockvilleraven 2 года назад

My Baltimore Ravens watch is a Timex, gone through 3 fabric watch bands over 5 years and still works.

@j.s.2767 2 года назад

the solar one is definitely the one to get

@tech29X Год назад

Sadly, they all lack Indiglo backlight. When you give up on indiglo backlight, there are dozens of microbrands at similar price point that offer better or worse features and style. Meaning, nothing new or exciting. At least include Indiglo with the solar powered version and suddenly you have a feature no other watch maker is offering. Oh so close, but no cigar.

@Daniel-dj7fh Год назад

At 6:00 I can see the second hand wobble as hard as my Expedition Scout does... And why does the mechanical go for 250+ :(((((

@canimoni5632 5 месяцев назад

I love timex but Still not sure abput the sound , should ı buy it? Any advice ? Amy advice for same cheapness field watches ?

@londonoverground 2 года назад

That's not a hole in the case. It looks like the notch for removing the bezel. It's not anything to worry about.

@jameshaury2716 2 года назад

Those new owners of TIMEX are ruthless.

@RobplusPiper 2 года назад

RU-vid recommending me videos of the three months old and when I go to buy the watch is completely out of stock and on eBay is $160 over MSRP no thank you.

@zatoichiable 10 месяцев назад

the weekender is more beautiful than the expedition north... i just have the shiny chrome and wish it has brush stainless

@simonbutler377 5 месяцев назад

breh... watchcruch is a rival watch youtuber. if he's paying you to sponser in your videos. I think you need to assess how he's able to pay you to feature him.

@fatcat7msk7ru Год назад

Old one reminds design of German army WW2 watches by design. New one reminds russian Komandirskie including case and shape of arrows and number font. 🧐