This Timex Expedition watch aims squarely at undercutting more expensive and well-known competitors such as the Suunto and G-Shock lines of military watches. The Timex successfully combines all the commonly-desired features into an attractive packaging at a very competitive price, and should be at the top of every new Lieutenant’s wish list.
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Features
Multiple timers and alarms. Hydration reminder. Day, date, and month calendar. Light, Compass, Shock resistant. Waterproof.
Pros:
- Digital compass. Impressive in a watch this inexpensive.
- Tactical color scheme and “reverse” LCD screen, showing mainly black
- Waterproof, including band, so you won’t have a soggy bracelet feel
- Extremely rugged, down to the flat buttons and overbuilt hinges
Cons:
- Large face could feel too big on very small wrists
- Very stiff waterproof band could be uncomfortable on dainty wrists
- Greenish-blue tint to the grey band might not be everyone’s favorite color
Bottom Line
This tough military watch has all the features a candidate or new Lieutenant would want, at a fraction of the price of its competitors. Highly recommended.
