TimexMen's Expedition Scout Solar-Powered 40mm Watch

I hadn’t initially realised the watch was coming from the US. Some reviewers had said their packages arrived damaged, mine was absolutely perfect on arrival, despite it only being in a flimsy envelope. Following tracking, it took days to travel across the states but I received it in a day once it cleared customs in the UK. Three days ahead of the date I was given. Well done the post office! The watch itself is quite chunky. Feels solid and sturdy. After a couple of weeks it’s keeping perfect time. The strap looks ok but isn’t that comfortable, perhaps it’s still a bit stiff. The illumination only lasts momentarily. The face is clean and crisp but the second hand is almost impossible to see as it’s the same colour as the background. I like the solar power aspect of the watch, it seems to be working with no effort to keep it in the sun. I just hope it lasts as long as my first Timex watch. That is 53 years old and still running perfectly.

An attractive watch, a clear face.Keeps accurate time.Looks more expensive than it was.

Plenty of issues, but the good outweighed the bad. Firstly, the watch arrived with compromised packaging - which seems to be the norm, if you read the other reviews. More specifically, it had been unpacked and then put back together wrongly, so that it only had one thin layer of card protecting it. Moreover, the crystal had a layer of dried-on, scummy water on it, and the case sides were covered in smudgy fingerprints. All very odd, but it cleaned up well and I couldn't find any actual damage. Other negatives - the dark grey second hand moves across a dark grey dial, and consequently can't be seen. The body of the watch is quite chunky, approx 11.5mm deep. I'm not sure why this is necessary, as my Bering Solar watch measures at about 7.5mm. I guess the date complication needs extra space, but I'd rather lose that and have a slimmer watch. The choice of strap is also puzzling - beige with bright orange highlight threads. Why did they decide on this match-up? The dial is dark grey with pale green markers, so there is no real attempt at matching colours. In every other respect, the watch is very nice. High quality finish, and an attractive gunmetal shade. The dial design is also quite smart, although the lume appears to be minimal, showing up only on the minute and hour hands - not the markers. The leather strap, despite the colour choice, is high quality and very comfortable. The time-keeping appears fine and the crown operation feels better than most of my other watches. Overall, I am happy.

While not a luxury brand or one that attracts collectors and aficinados, that is why I like Timex watches. They epitomize unpretentious good value coupled with tasteful understated design. When I stumbled across the Expedition Solar, I snapped it up straightaway. I already owned a couple of basic Expedition Scouts with the wonderful Indiglo backlight and a slightly more upscale Weekender with a lovely cream dial, all of which meet my everyday needs. But the prospect of being able to avoid battery changes and battery failure when you least expect it made the purchase of this Expedition Solar a no-brainer.When I first started using this watch, I found I needed to expose it to bright sunlight for a number of hours to give it a reserve of power and avoid periodic stoppages which were occuring the first week or two I started wearing it. But since then it's worked just fine. (I make sure not to store this watch in a drawer but place it so it receives sunlight during the day.)HIghly recommended.

Took the time advertised to arrive. As with most other reviews, when it arrived the box was bashed up a bit. The plastic display unit was broken, but the watch itself was perfect.The second hand will double tick when on low charge, don't worry it's not broken (I searched online as I was worried lol). I put it under a lamp all night to give it a full charge and it's continously worked since then with no issues.I had a problem registering the device. I scanned the QR code and emailed Timex, they responded but I haven't had a resolution yet.Happy with the watch but would like it to be registered.

Nice looking watch, shame about the inadequate box... Bought as a present for my son but it stopped after one day and wouldn't charge. Returned for a refund...

Looks good. Keeps good time and doesn't need replacement batteries as it is solar powered. What's more, it is inexpensive.

Delivery was good and there product blew me away it looks so good and is high quality and the perfect every day watch the solar feature worked great and I have not had any problems with it yet .