TimexMen's Expedition Digital CAT 39mm Watch

This is a well-constructed, light, multi-purpose digital watch. I depend on it:1. Quicker to check time than a cell phone2. I use the alarm function daily at home or on the road. Can set 3 different alarms.3. The stopwatch is quite helpful for timing walks/rides/kids events, whatever4. The timer is easy to set and use no matter where you are. Quicker and easier than a kitchen stove timer that you can't hear if you're doing something out of the kitchen, for instanceThe settings are easy, reliable. The battery (Cr2016) lasts for a couple of years.This is NOT a watch that tracks physical activity/physiological parameters. I had an Apple Watch that did that, but gave it away in part because when in use the charge lasted less than 24 hours so I had to recharge it at least once a day. It also had a bewildering number of apps that were of no use to me and were subject to sharing data..I've had 3 iterations of this watch over the last 15-20 years. Great, functional watch.My only complaint is that changing the battery is difficult and should probably be done by a jeweler. I've tried after watching YouTube videos and have changed the battery, but each time have lost some functionality of the watch--the last time I lost the alarm for instance...

I can't remember where I first came upon this watch but it is perfect for me and whenever the battery finally runs out or I lose it I buy a new one.I don't need an expensive, designer watch for everyday use. We do not dress formally at work and to be honest a really fancy watch would be out of place. I'd also be afraid of scratching it or losing it.What I need is something that tells the time. A stopwatch and alarm are also useful. This watch has all of that and is very affordable. It's cheaper to buy a new one when the battery runs down (which takes a long time, well over a year at least) than to replace the battery. It's also pretty durable. It's been banged and dropped regularly and has never quit.

Great watch, Lightweight, Flexible and durable, with a sleek design and budget friendly 10/10

UPDATE (Nov 30, 2019)I just replaced the battery again, the watch is still working fine, including the indiglo button.UPDATE (Oct 11, 2018)Just a month after I wrote this review, I went on vacation with my family, I spent a lot of time in the pool with this watch on, I guess the water might have loosen the indiglo button because it started working again. I have upgraded this review to 4 stars, the only bad thing with this watch is the low quality wrist band.ORIGINAL REVIEW (Dec 05, 2017)I originally bought this watch on December 11, 2011, the case is still going strong, I had to replace the battery last year, the original strap lasted a couple of years only, then I got a Timex Genuine Leather 18mm Brown Replacement Watchband, that again lasted only a couple of years. Finally I just got a couple of Ritche 18mm Nato Straps, I hope they last longer than the original Timex ones. The indiglo button doesn't work anymore, everything else works fine.PROS:- Sturdy watch case.CONS:- Screen can be easily scratched.- Original Timex watchbands don't last enough.- Indiglo button fails after 2 years.All in all, it is a good watch.

After a few years of not having a watch, I began searching for a watch that met my visual and feature requirements. This Timex T48042 watch fits my desires perfectly.The watch screen is large enough to easily read, and the layout of it is also very good. It shows the time in large digits, while also displaying the day and the date in smaller digits. It has a stopwatch/lap function with a 99+ lap function. When the 99th lap is reached, the lap counter resets to 0, but the timer continues to time accordingly. It has a large "Indiglo" button directly below the screen which provides ample light in darkness to read the entire screen with ease.The watch band is very comfortable and has 9 holes for fitting. The inside of the band (the part that touches the wrist) has a very soft material, I'm guessing that it is nylon according to the product description, stitched to it, which makes the watch quite comfortable. The outside of the band is a combination of brown leather and black nylon, which gives it a very nice look and feel to it. The watch head is a forest green and the buttons are a greenish-tan color. Overall, the colors work beautiful together and was one of the reasons I was attracted to this watch.The watch is not waterproof, but it is water resistant to approximately 100m. So be careful if getting near water with this watch as water may manage to get inside the watch. I have not has any problem, but I am relatively careful when near water with this watch.I, personally, have not found any cons or problems with this watch. It is well built and should last quite a while if taken care of.Overall, I am very satisfied with this watch. The functionality, colors, and feel work very well together, and it is a pleasure to own and wear. I fully recommend this watch.