Timex Expedition Trail Series

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Timex T49612 Expedition Digital with Compass

Anyone have this watch? It’s gotten good reviews compared to Casio G-Shock, has good features (including compass) and a great price.

Please let me know.

TIA

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60+ views an no one has this watch???

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oops sorry wrong watch.

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Not sure how linking to the manufacturer’s website would be a problem. I think some of your internet etiquette rules may be outdated, but that’s ok.

So I Received the watch, and it’s really well built. Built like a tank might be a good description. Time, day, date, multiple alarms, a hydration reminder, stop watch with split, count down timer, compass ( that works pretty well actually) and indiglo. Water resistant to 200M, which is impressive. I won’t be down that low.

I am not a little guy and the watch looks fairly massive on my wrist. It sits up fairly high. THE band is very firm, and has very positive engagement, to the point where it’s a little tricky to take off as the loop has a retainer. I wear it on the 3rd notch, but would be better a little looser. say 2.5, but better a little tight than too loose.

One issue, the numbers are too dim. Not sure if it’s a battery issue or a bad watch, but Amazon is sending a replacement in two days. I will report back and let you know.

tl;dr got watch, pretty happy, numbers are too faint, waiting for replacement, more to come

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I really liked the look and price of this watch when I first saw it, even being a devoted G-Shock wearer. This all changed when I tried it on and found that the band is too stiff (permanently curved) where it connects to the watch body. I have a wrist that is over 8″ around and the way the band is will not allow the watch to lay flat against my skin. If I could find the right aftermarket band I would reconsider what seems to be a reasonably priced, durable watch, with a nice readable display. Hope you get the replacement soon!

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I really liked the look and price of this watch when I first saw it, even being a devoted G-Shock wearer. This all changed when I tried it on and found that the band is too stiff (permanently curved) where it connects to the watch body. I have a wrist that is over 8″ around and the way the band is will not allow the watch to lay flat against my skin. If I could find the right aftermarket band I would reconsider what seems to be a reasonably priced, durable watch, with a nice readable display. Hope you get the replacement soon!
Funny you mention that. While it fits me fine, it looks awful with a drew shirt, because it sits up so high. My cuff wouldn’t cover it, and it felt really awkward.

I will wait and see if the replacement is any better. If not, then I will send them back.

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Amazon sent me a replacement, and it is still very dim. The numbers are barely readable unless it’s room-bright. Anything even a little dimmer, and the numbers just wash out. I am disappointed. The numbers are perfectly view-able in full light, and sun-light, and the indiglo works well in the dark. It’s that part light that is so ridiculously annoying.

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I’ve worn it the last two days, and it’s better than I thought.

More to come……

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