Haveing had my original expedition for over 10 years.I am quite pleased with my new timex.My first expedition was worn every day to work (construction) and on many ventures into the Arizona desert,UNSTOPPABLE ! My new expedition is a bit larger and the band is more comfortable.Numbers larger and easer to read.It is more comfortable and the compass is RIGHT on.I'm sure in the near future the face will get beat up and it won't look as pretty.That will just give it the look it needs.I think it's a great watch.I can't say enough good things about this watch

The differentiating feature of this watch is the compass function. It simply does not work - not even close. In addition the watchband poorly designed - very uncomfortable and difficult to use.

This has proven to be a decent and reliable watch for the outdoors, where a nicer luxury watch isn't worth risking. The durability is excellent and, once the declination is set, the compass is accurate and easily used. The only thing I don't like is that it has a very large watch face and feels a bit clunky.

This has proven to be a decent and reliable watch for the outdoors, where a nicer luxury watch isn't worth risking. The durability is excellent and, once the declination is set, the compass is accurate and easily used. The only thing I don't like is that it has a very large watch face and feels a bit clunky.

I searched watches up to ~$600. I wanted some specific features (all of which I still haven't found in a single watch). I use my watch in my work. I carry a spare much of the time. I bought this watch as a spare (At the price, it's not much of a gamble). I have been using it for about 6 weeks, and I may try it as my primary watch. So, now you know. Time - Accurate; Night light - could be a little brighter but ok; Night light 3 second feature - nice - punch the light up feature like the book says and u get a light for 3 seconds instead of just 1; Compass - let's not think fancy for a <$40 watch. It is accurate enough for most general tasks if you can do declination in your head. I like the countdown feature. Watch face is not too big. Alarm - I don't hear it (I'm close to legally deaf), but it wakes up my wife who is a sound sleeper. Band is good quality and functional, but it may be annoyingly short if you have big wrists. Why the 4 of 5? The watch is not shockproof. Why make a watch that's called "Expedition" and not make it shockproof and waterproof (instead of water resistant to 100 m)? My previous experience - shock or water will get you somewhere down the road, but like I say, it's less than $40. I hope this helped.

I've had this watch for a month or so and found it to be quite comfortable and everything works as advertised. The compass is fun to play with. The only con is that the wrist strap is a little short and just barely fits around my wrist (for whatever the average wrist size of someone a little over 6' might be). The display is very clear and easy to read even with my poor eyesight.

It's a Timex...good watch, fair price. The digital compass is pretty good, wouldn't use it for precision work but it's good enough to get you close for more macro tasks, e.g., general navigation. The compass is one of the main reasons I purchased the watch coupled with the Timex name, overall I'm happy with it so far.

This is a good digital compass watch. reliable. works well. I would like it better if it had a bubble on the dial so that you can observe whether the bubble is centered to know if you are holding it horizontally. But considing the low price I still rate it 5 stars. I recommend it to people who need a reliable compass watch.

I purchased this watch because I needed a compass. I had previously purchased a Timex analog watch. It did not
keep it's calibration and was a disapointment. This watch
is accurate and comfortable to use. I like the different tools
it offers even though I don't use them very often, except of course for the compass.

I had an Amazon Visa card certificate. I decided to treat myself with something I wanted but did not need. Nice watch, easy to set, good night light turned on with a big button. Compass is something I will probably never have to use, but fun to play with.

I was looking for a cheap watch for vacation use that would be able to take swimming and hiking use and could be washed off if it got messed up. Found this watch for 45 bucks - plus it has a fairly accurate compass which I always carry when hiking. Has a fabric strap its good to 100 meters and is plastic body. The perfect combination plus it does have a nite readable face. Also has fairly big numbers which I can read w/o glasses. Perfect. And it's a Timex, what more could one ask.