TimexExpedition Rugged Core Analog Watch, Full Size

Excellent watch. I'm a hiker and I needed a rugged watch. When I was an infantryman in Iraq, this was the watch I relied on for all missions, day or night. It didn't disappoint me two decades ago. It's still a great product.

A family member is headed off to Navy boot camp and is required to have a watch-a black watch. But...it cannot be anything in the realm of, be like, or indeed be an Apple Watch. The search began for a simple timepiece. Economy was important since after the 8 weeks of boot camp ended, use of the current watch would be resumed. Enter Timex...(the world's largest manufacturer of watches and mechanical time fuses). During the Amazon search there were all manner of economically (actually cheap) watches noted to be available, so many that it was simply overwhelming. Timex...tried and true since 1854 (just a fun fact, but actually attests to the quality of the company) was the chosen one. A simple but reliable timepiece was required, and certain qualifications were needed. First, it had to be an accurate time keeper and have a second hand, and have a date indicator. Secondly, there had to be an element of water resistance (this is Navy boot camp after all, so water is important!). Thirdly, it had to be black. Fourth, no bells or whistles whatsoever. Finally, a face with 24 hour/military time would be a bonus. This Timex Rugged Core Expedition Analog Watch fit the bill. Upon arrival it was packaged in a traditionally square box the size of the watch, no frills but sturdy enough to ward off damage during shipping. Once opened the first thing noticed was the face of the watch. It was black, with white numerals in both standard and 24 hour/military time, had a red second hand, luminescent hour and minute hands, and date indicator. The nylon band was also black, had ridges, and had a fastener like a belt. At the end of the band were two extrusions which seemed to lock the excess band into place once it was fastened. After wearing a number of days, the watch has kept excellent time matching the Apple Watch. Both watches were worn on the same arm at the same during the day and during sleep. They were worn during regular daily activities, during exercise and during strenuous garden work such as hauling, digging holes, dragging 40 lb bags, etc. Time was checked multiple times per day, and the time on each watch was exactly the same every time checked. The Timex was water resistant during a 5 minute shower and while submerged water. This is not a dive watch but, according to the ad, is water resistant to 50 feet for light swimming. The performance of this watch has been more than satisfactory executing in stellar fashion everything it was stated to be able to do. I can recommend this watch for boot camp purposes without reservation.Top 3 Likes:-Reliable keeping accurate time, has military time numerals-Is water resistant as tested-Is black, attractive with luminescent hands, second hand, date, and light up faceTop 3 Dislikes:-The band is stiff and somewhat difficult to latch-The two little extrusions do anchor the band, but are difficult to undo to take off the watch-Only two dislikes!

I like the tacticool look. Very comfortable strap. Functions as specified. The only way it could get another star from me would be a blackout dial.

This is by-far the most comfortable, and toughest timex watch I've purchased in a super long time. My Dad has had the exact same watch for about 15 years now and has worn it basically every day minus for the fancy occasions. The band on the watch, to me, is what separates this watch to be in a league of it's own.

Watched stopped after 3 -4 days. Took to watch repair who changed the battery--still did not work.The return process--even after photographs was told that it could take 2-3 months and the repair house in not located in the US and we will then determine if its under warranty or not.Decided just not buy to buy Timex again.

I love that this watch is simple. Just 3 hands, a date and a push-button back light. I put it on and forgot that I was even wearing it. Looks good, too. Happy with my purchase.

You know how sometimes you've owned something for years but when it's time to replace it what's being offered now just doesn't come up to the standards of the original? Plus ... it cost more? I bought this exact model of watch 5 years ago and when I say I'm rough on a watch I mean it. I work outdoors providing lawn care services and performing landscape installation. That means I'm getting dirty and muddy or wet and using my hands all day long operating gas-powered equipment or hand tools or bales of pine mulch or potted plants. The first Expedition I bought accompanied me everywhere from three feet down in a muddy hole where a 50-gallon tree would be planted ... to twenty-five feet up a ladder and into a tree where I was pruning limbs ... to six feet under water repairing an 8" broken PVC pipe connected to a client's lakeside irrigation system.Finally after 5 years of abusing the heck out of it (and it outlasting three pairs of steel-toed work boots) the crystal had become scratched enough that it was difficult to read the time. And the band loop had torn loose. I looked & looked around from store to store for the same watch, saw some that were kind of like it but they just weren't the same nor did they cost the same. What did I expect 5 years later, right? Then it hit me. Surely there's a watch vendor out there with the same model Expedition watch and surely Amazon will find it for me. So I flipped my old watch over, found the model number, typed it in, found it in seconds on Amazon, ordered it and ... one week later ... old things CAN BE new again! And the cost? The same I paid for the original Expedition 5 years ago. By the way, although roughly worn and without a band loop, the older Expedition is still running and is packed away in my Bug-Out bag as a trusted backup to my newer one.

This is a great watch for the price. It definitely looks very similar to expensive tactical watches in the market. I am very impressed with the rugged look and the 12/24 hour view. It has been keeping the date and time accurate so far. I also like the small details such as the Ironman symbol on the second hand. The only improvement I would have suggested would be if the second hand moved little smoothly as you can hear the ticking sound while in quite area. Overall a great buy.