Timex with Sapphire Crystal! Expedition North Tide-Temp-Compass | In-Depth Unboxing
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
- Check out the complications on this Timex Expedition North Tide-Temp-Compass! One multi-function hand and three separate pushers allow you to read the tide, air or water temperature, and use the integrated digital compass with declination angle. In this in-depth unboxing I’ll show you all around the watch, give you the specs and measurements, go through the complications briefly, view the luminescence and Indiglo, and show you the watch on my 8 inch wrist. Plus, watch through to the end for a special update to the unboxing.
1/26/23 UPDATE: My replacement watch has arrived and everything is functioning correctly! Looking forward to having the information from these complications on my wrist, and I'm anxious to see how long the battery life is.
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Chapters:
00:00 Unboxing
00:20 First Reveal
01:37 Specs
03:44 Tide Temp Compass Complications
06:52 Measurements
07:11 Luminescence & Indiglo
08:22 8” Wrist Shot
09:33 Macro Shots
10:29 Availability
10:49 Movement Issues
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1/26/23 UPDATE: My replacement watch has arrived and everything is functioning correctly! Looking forward to having the information from these complications on my wrist, and I'm anxious to see how long the battery life is.
Maybe it wasn't calibrating right because it had a low battery being the guard was pulled???
My gut thinks that, yes. But remember there was an issue with the date complication too. Otherwise I probably would have just tried a fresh battery myself. I lucked out, though, because the replacement watch has tighter friction on the bezel, and seconds hand is hitting WAY more markers than the first watch!
the seconds not hitting the indices is my biggest reason not getting this watch… i think it’ll drive me nuts
@@johnnyj.817 My replacement watch is hitting the markers better, but still not 100%. I'm also one that discredits a quartz for not hitting the markers, but for some reason it's not bothering me as much on this one. I think because I'm focusing on all the other complications! With a traditional 3 hand quartz, the seconds hand is the only "action" to hone in on!
@@WatchWitt I totally understand… temp and compass AND INDIGLOW?! so perfect for a hiker that someone can take it out in competition vs a Citizen landmaster. :D
I don't expect it to hit ALL the indices at this price point, but not as bad as the one in your review. I wonder if Timex will accept that as a warranty exchange if I get one as bad as yours w/o the aux hand problem.
Very cool!! Nice review
Thanks! Yeah, pretty feature laden Timex!
It’s a nice design! I dig it! Sapphire on a Timex?? Finally! Lol I would definitely rock this doing any outdoor activities (after swapping that strap) for sure! Cool find, Witt! 😎🍻🙌
Right?! It's got a great mountaineering look to me. You don't like the strap, or you mean swap to something water appropriate? It's funny, I'm pretty picky about leather, so you wouldn't guess that I'd like Timex leather! Great that it has sapphire, and the AR coating seems decent. Snap on/off caseback is downer, but everything else is notch above!
Great review, I have every model of Timex compass, tide and temp watches, a few that are the really old vintage that were just compass and had an inner ring that would turn instead of being on the outside of the dial. Great watches.
Thanks! Wow, every model? That's impressive! So, I have a couple of burning questions for YOU. What's the average battery life of these newer units, if you know. And, have you found the compass to be accurate?
Awesome review, you are an exceptional orator.
And what a neat watch. It’s quite rare to find that analog compass on a watch. I might have to pick one up; the stainless bracelet with a sapphire Crystal sure is tempting.
Thanks for the compliment! It's a digital compass with analog display. The functionality of the compass is a little wiggy. This model is sold out right now, but there are others available with the same movement.
Very cool. Good to see it with sapphire.
...and stainless steel! Hard to remember that "upgrade" since it's IP black.
Leather, big no no on a water-resistant watch! SS- Or Rubber!
Only if you plan on getting it wet! Which I do, so I swapped to a nice FKM rubber strap that looks even better than this leather, in my opinion.
@@WatchWitt I bought the all metal version 👍👍
Nice watch 4the money
I just saw a version at Costco for $174 if I remember correctly!
Interesting Timex Witt I like the dial color might have to check it out
It's sweeeet! The tan has a great field watch or mountaineer vibe, and I love the tuning fork indices. The lume even has that shape!
These are cool thought about picking one up myself
It's pretty damn cool! I picked it up for 20% off when I signed up for their newsletter...or something!
@@WatchWitt can’t beat that!
They were running a 30% off sale at the time, too, but this watch wasn't included in that. Definitely feels like a great value at $200.
Congratulations. You are the only watch reviewer with a wrist larger than mine.
Well, just the first you may have found! There are a few of us out here...also check out one of my favorites, Alton at Half Past Blog youtube.com/@halfpastblog?si=vEhXB_6H5ANF0zu2
I got this recently, I have to calibrate the compass daily. Is that expected? Great video, I think you are the only one with a real review of this watch.
I think generally a digital compass needs frequent calibration. I don't wear this watch often (since I'm almost always wearing a review watch!) but I've experienced what I believe are faults with this compass, too. Mind you, I'm not hiking with it...just fiddling. I'm hoping to do a full review on this watch soon, one year later, as this was my extensive unboxing.
Very cool watch Witt, I had looked at a white dial version with plain SS case. Hope Timex exchanges yours for another unit without issues. Good luck, and please let us know how it goes.
Yes, that one looks awesome too! Love the round date window on that one, and contrast in black! The integrated strap is what kept me from that one. Customer Service emailed back quickly and I already have the return authorization, so smooth process so far.
@Watch Witt Fantastic Witt, glad all is going well 👍
Great video, nice watch, with a compass that seems to be off. But very good review ^^
I wasn't holding it very flat or steady, because of trying to keep the dial angle visible to the camera. BUT, you're right. I have doubts about the accuracy of the compass. I don't use it often enough to have a definitive conclusion, but I'm skeptical.
@@WatchWitt thank you for your answer, now when I read my comment it sounds pretty negative which I didn't mean, let me change jt. It's an awesome video on your side though, great work :)
No, I didn't take it as negative. Just a great observation from you. Thanks for the compliment! I hope to do a full review of this watch in the near future, where I will definitely bring up any concerns I have about the compass.
ahhh also noticed on canadian site that this version is 80 dollars more than their other offerings with silicone bands, likely due to the fact that those ones have mineral crystal. Have to say that the indiglo on this one is far superior to the one on mine which you will see when I get my video done. Love it though, haven't taken it off wrist since I got it!
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on a Timex sounds foreign, right?! This Indiglo does look cool! I like the lume application, too.
Looks like a fun watch...fun replacing the battery every month.
Haha! Yeah, I’m starting to wonder about that too. I wonder if this could be done in a solar module? Can’t find anything from Timex that estimates battery life.
Yeah, I'm looking all over for a battery life estimation, but no dice
I would HOPE at least two years. I mean it is one of the big boys. Frequent battery changes would bother me too much, except this is a snap on caseback. This watch will probably push me to finally buy a decent (or at least cheapy) press!
I just ordered this beauty⌚️🔥🔧
Really next level Timex, if you're coming from the world of Expedition Scout, like I was. I'd love for you to come back and give me your thoughts on it after a couple of weeks!
@@WatchWitt unfortunatelly this timex didnt stole my heart. The kompass workshop terrible and the buttons click is ughh... :( Im sanding back... But in fact looks great and realizacji good on my hands. Now im waiting for Citizen Promaster Marin NY0040-09EE 🖤❤️💚
Ah, bummer. Yeah, I'm not impressed with this compass either. I need to dig up a manual/analog compass to compare, though. So I've given it the benefit of the doubt so far.
I have this watch with just the glass face got it on sell for 60 bucks use it for fishing as long as you set the watch up right is a great watch
Yes, the tide info has been accurate. You just use your local tide table to set it up, as you mentioned.
Oh man I didn't think about if you don't want to calibrate the declination is to simply adjust the dial...cause you maybe hiking in different areas and if you calibrated to where you live it will be off a bit..thanks for the explaination.
Yes, love that they thought about that, which makes me think the compass should be pretty accurate......
I think the orange/white needle is important because the white side clearly shows south.
Absolutely. I was caught up in the moment of unboxing, and just trying to explore all the watch features. Those were my first impressions, having not held an actual compass in years, and just being in "watch" mode.
The eco friendly part is because the manufacturing process uses the water already in the leather and doesn't add additional water and cuts the chemical, Chromium III, by 50% in the process, and claims no by-product waste at the end.
Excellent explanation...thanks, I didn't know that! I haven't actually worn this leather yet, but it appears to be the usual, decent leather from Timex...if not a little more stiff.
I wonder how your crown engagement on that one is. At first I found my crown a little tricky to pull to middle position to set the fourth hand, however mine does have a timex beep when the crown reaches the middle position
Crown is good. This one beeps too, but my mic probably didn't pick it up.
cool❤❤❤
Definitely a fun Timex!
Any updates? Replacement still functional?
It's all good! I find the compass to be a little wonky, but haven't actually compared it side-by-side with an analog compass.
Hiw do you remove the back cover to change the battery???? Please respond i have one and don't know how to remove it
It's a snap on caseback. There's a little pry lip around the outside near one of the lugs. I point it out at 3:30 Careful, though, they can be VERY hard to get back ON without damaging the watch if you don't have the right tools.
Did the replacement watch ever fix the movement issues??!
Haven't received the replacement yet. I was out of town, so it took me a little over a week before I could mail it out, then that was a week or so to reach them. Waiting for replacement to be shipped out now.
시계가 이쁘고 갖고싶네요🙂
확실히 멋진 시계네요! 타이멕스(Timex)는 이것으로 정말 멋진 작품을 만들었습니다.
Can you explain the bezel to me ?
How is it used ?
You can rotate it to mark NORTH, or to follow a bearing. The entire digital Compass complication feels more like a novelty to me, though. I’d much rather have a handheld Compass with me if I needed to depend on it!
@@WatchWittHey thank you so much for the quick response. You’re awesome.
I'm gonna return mine! Lol 179 cad too much for plastic watch!😂
Which version do you have? This one has a 316L stainless steel case with black IP coating...no plastic!
@WatchWitt Expedition North Freedive Ocean 46mm Recycled Fabric Strap Watch...not the same watch..solar powered
@@ricksuarez9653 Oh, that's a good looking watch too! Solar powered. Not worth it for the money though, huh?
@@WatchWitt yeah,.pricey for plastic watch...😁
How long do the batteries last? I wish it was solar.
No idea. Timex doesn't list battery life in the manual. I'm guessing 2 years, depending on how often you use the motorized functions. The multifunction hand is always running; either on tide or temp.
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Timex with sapphire!
I like the look of the older T2N721 way better.
That's a good looking watch...you can still find that one!
Yes, I bought it a few days ago, but it already sold out again. @@WatchWitt
@Smartzenegger Lots of other retailers have it though. I think I've seen it on Amazon.
Oh I don't know about that, I could buy it in my own country so I was pretty happy about that. :) @@WatchWitt
Hows the battery life?
That's the unknown. Timex doesn't even give an estimate. I keep it on "Tide" and use the "Temp" every now and then. I'll bet it's 1 to 2 years, depending on how much you play with it.
what is the average battery life on this watch?
That's the burning question! Timex doesn't offer a guideline on that, because it's probably deeply dependent on the complications you use and how frequently. I would think maybe 2 years. But that's just me taking a complete guess. I figure if a mechaquartz seconds sweep can last that long, so should this.
looks nice just wish the seconds hand would hit all the markers…
Me too! I've had better luck with Timex. But this is the first watch (see end of video)...the replacement that came hits the markers WAY better. I lucked out.
Your question was why 4th hand is double sided, and you answered it yourself 15 seconds later. Temperature. One side shows °C, another side shows °F
No, it's that way for the compass mode, to mirror an actual compass...one hand pointing north, opposite end pointing south. I just missed it during this unboxing...I was more in "watch" mode! The Fahrenheit and Celsius registers are stacked on top of each other...the hand points the identical reading in each scale.
Too bad, mine seems to work fine. Got it yesterday
Yeah, I'm sure it's just an anomaly...looking forward to receiving the replacement!
Hate it when minute hand doesn’t align correctly with second markers, the hallmark of a ‘cheap’ watch.
I assume you mean the seconds hand doesn't hit it's markers. (The minute hand location can be adjusted when setting the time, though it can vary too...!) I'm the same way. Timex seems to be hit or miss (pun intended!) My Expedition Scout hits pretty much bang on. This watch wasn't that great, but the replacement watch I received is better. Not perfect, but better.
Second hand being well off is a deal breaker for me🙄
I'm with you. While I don't "disown" them, they end up getting less wear time, or eventually sold.😳 Good news that my replacement watch (see end of video) hits most of the markers! Bezel has more firm friction, too.
I guess that's an ok watch for someone that wants those features at a cheap price point. To me, I'd rather have a more quality built watch from somewhere other than China. Japanese made Seiko or Citizen offers a higher quality movement and better-quality control. I can see that second hand doesn't even line up right with the indices.
I hear you, but I don’t think either of those companies would be even close to this price range for the motorized complications featured. The watch in the video was indeed replaced by the watch I currently have, and while my current watch hits the markers better than the one in the video, it’s still not 100%. So, that will vary from watch to watch in this model. I’ve got a $40 Timex that hits all its markers!
Battery life is gonna be sketchy. 😂
Perhaps.
I'm with you! This would be cool in solar...
Nice one, huh? Even the strap looks good. Too bad it's a dud.
I'm really liking this one! I truly believe it's just a depleted battery as well. The behaviors lean towards that, and remember the plastic crown extender didn't do its job...watch was ticking when I opened it. But I'm just sending back for a new one to make sure. Besides, I HATE snap on/off casebacks! I need to buy a proper press.
@@WatchWitt I thought the same about a fresh battery but, I think the date wheel is still mechanical and should still roll over... Hands binding would suggest something is bent or not seated properly. Good luck, though!
@@watchuwatching1286 Exactly...the date issue is the kicker.
Huh. I usually don’t like Timex but this one looks temping
It's pretty cool, but I feel like you have to really be into the complications to justify the price......unless you just like the looks! Wears great! I've been enjoying it on an FKM strap.
Timex Tick is too loud
It is...I wonder why?
Ridiculous watch because of its uselessness.
Well, it depends on who you are, and what activities you're doing! It's a bit gimmicky, yes, but I wouldn't say the complications are useless.
@@WatchWitt you are right, I don’t have a use for it now,but when I used to camp maybe I would ha found it useful. The temperature not being independent from your body does suck a little.
@@JavierBonillaC Yeah, I think the temp is probably more useful underwater. Tide table complication is my favorite of the three.
Why people don’t understand the compass should have 2 hands. If one shows north other shows south. That’s the standard compass.
Yes, I was in "watch" mode, not really thinking of the compass, but more of traditional watch hands. That's some of what you get when I'm seeing a watch for the first time on camera. However, they do have some models where the multifunction hand has more of a long counter balance, rather than this double sided hand.
Hello, great review. Do you happen to know which size battery this thing takes? I can't seem to find any info. The Timex manual says it's listed on the back of the case, but it is not. Very weird.
Thanks! No, I'm not sure either. I haven't cracked open the caseback because it's a snap on...I hate snap on casebacks and will only remove if necessary. Mainly because I don't have a proper case press. So, is your battery already on the way out? And if so, how long did it last?
@@WatchWitt well, i bought the gun metal colored one, but decided to exchange it for the version you have. I just like that one better. The indiglo on it seemed a bit weak, and they suggest changing it, so i was just getting prepared to buy some replacements.
@@Rangersjp Ahhh. Just trying to get a read on how much of a battery hog these are. I better order the caseback press! 😂
@@WatchWitt lol i understand your hesitation. I removed the back from my other watch, same press-in type, and it wasn't that bad. Just have to lay it face down on a cloth, and get something that you can pinpoint the pressure onto the backing with. Example, I needed to lay some body weight onto it, I have this little hand-sized globe thing, with a flat spot about the exact size of the watch cases back. I then lined everything up, and just laid some body weight on it. Eventually it snapped into place. Could also put the back plate into the freezer for a few minutes to help contact it a hair.
All that being said, yeah a press would work better lol. Good luck!
By the way, has the replacement watch been functioning properly since you've received it?
@@Rangersjp I do the same, but I'm always nervous that I'm going to crack the crystal. Replacement watch is working great! They're still dragging their feet on a partial refund I'm owed due to their replacement procedure, though. So I'm a little upset about that.