NEW Timex MECHANICAL Field Watch! | Is it Improved?? | Expedition North Field Post Full Review

[@Z-S-H]

I have to disagree with you on the hands Sir :) The syringe hands actually let you see the numbers rather than blocking them so it makes the watch easier to read at a glance for both the 12 and 24 hour markers as well as the 1-12 markers for the minutes (because the reality is knowing the closest 5 min marker is often all we need to know) I do agree however that having a bracelet option is nice.

[@TheTownWatch]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@halfpastblog]

The handset on the first version killed it. Glad to see the upgrade.

[@TheTownWatch]

Thanks for watching Alton!

[@cookiemonstahmetal]

I have the same problem with short hands, especially the seconds hands, used to have a Bambino and really loved its dial, but that short seconds hand truly bothered me, so I ended up selling it to a friend, and now he wears it on a daily basis, so it was a win-win.

[@christophermaxton7317]

I believe the movement is a 17 jewel Seagull movement (not exactly sure what the movement number is). This is a pretty solid movement for this price point.

[@TheTownWatch]

Thanks for watching and for the info!

[@cookiemonstahmetal]

If that’s the case, does it have a stop mechanism in order to prevent overwinding?

[@christophermaxton7317]

@@cookiemonstahmetal I've been doing the standard 30 winds on the days I wear it. I've had no overwinding issues.

[@anonymouswatchguy4223]

I like a lot of what Timex is doing..I agree the newer model is an improvement. Also agree a better movement would be nice

[@TheTownWatch]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@aminabellalvaradoaguero9190]

I just bought this lil guy. (The black dial) feels substantial. The bracelet feels the part.

[@chriscon8463]

Definitely improvements, but like you said, the movement would be the main weakness. Can we even get these movements serviced or changed out if necessary? I’d love to see a Miyota movement in there & pay, what, maybe another $35?

[@TheTownWatch]

Thanks for watching Chris!

[@bngr_bngr]

Miyota movements are $80-100.

[@kevinjaitejmontbose5377]

Very informative. You saved me $160 (the older model is on special).

[@TheTownWatch]

Thanks for watching! Glad to help!

[@damianlopez4893]

I think the ideal is to buy the model with a screwed crown and solar quartz, which is much more resistant, because that Seagull ST16 movement is very basic and of low quality, I think.

[@CliffR]

Thanks. So really comes down to just the dial and hands changed? Not looking at band/bracelet or case style (color or polish etc) since it looks to be the same case.

[@TheTownWatch]

Basically. Thanks for watching!

[@tantu2395]

Good video 👍 Josh, love the looks of this Timex, an ideal daily beater.

[@TheTownWatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@naahidmohiddin6013]

I just want to know is how long is the power reserve

[@flutterstone1281]

If this were made with a 42mm case it would be my dream watch.

[@jefferyneu3915]

Yes, the changes were definite improvements.

[@TheTownWatch]

Thanks for watching Jeffery!

[@WatchAddictionReviews]

just grabbed one for $95.00 mechanical 😊🎉

[@TheTownWatch]

Awesome!!

[@tillterilltilltill]

Beautiful watch. Would really be perfect with a japanese movement and a higher quality bracelet. Like that it sadly is way too expensive IMO, especially the MSRP.

[@Ikey504]

how often do you have to wind the watch?

[@TheTownWatch]

Once a day should suffice, thanks for watching.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Thanks Josh I still believe the Hamilton Khaki Field is the best watch out there for the price .

[@TheTownWatch]

Those are great!

[@felo6035]

Hello Josh. I agree with you that the changes are indeed improvements. This said, the huge negative for me is the unknown Chinese movement. I much rather see any Japanese movement used in these watches. Thank you for sharing my friend 👍

[@TheTownWatch]

Thanks Felo!

[@mordeth1964]

Thanks again for another great review. I have to say (in my opinion) that's a lot of money for what's essentially quite a cheap watch..🤔

[@TheTownWatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnkim1000]

you were saying about miyota hand wind movement, do you know which one would be a good fit? i was on their site and did not see any hand wind movement. only automatic. any input would be appreciated.

[@TheTownWatch]

Thanks for watching and for the question. I know I saw some hand wind only miyota movements but I cannot recall what they were. I'm sorry,

[@johnkim1000]

@@TheTownWatch i saw from a watch movement site that they may have discontinued the self winding movement... too bad.. you have any suggestions for another brand of self winding movement?

[@arzsigma9]

Hi, how long does the charge last after winding it up?

[@TheTownWatch]

Great question! I'm not sure exactly. Thanks for watching!

[@StevanOutdoor]

If they had the old one with a black dial I would choose that one.

[@TheTownWatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@NathanChisholm041]

Not to bad! I like the hands on the other one more but they are too short. Timex has been making killer watches lately.

[@TheTownWatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@alistairedmondson88]

I picked this one up and put it on a black Barton silicon strap with a gun metal buckle. Love it.

[@TheTownWatch]

That's awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@miguelvictoria-boca573]

Hello Josh, can you tell me if the movement hacks? Regards

[@TheTownWatch]

Yes. This movement hacks. Thanks for watching!

[@miguelvictoria-boca573]

Thanks!

[@kaen7632]

how many hours does the movement work?

[@TheTownWatch]

That's a good question! Sorry I'm not sure! Thanks for watching!

[@kaen7632]

@@TheTownWatch I bought it and checked it, the movement lasts about 44 and a half hours if you are interested to know 👍🏻

[@sujoydasgupta9711]

@@kaen7632It has sapphire crystal glass or Mineral glass bro ?

[@kaen7632]

@@sujoydasgupta9711 Hi, Sapphire Crystal 👍🏻

[@markgiles8527]

Is it possible to buy a Movement and install it in this housing? It’s a nice dial and housing.

[@TheTownWatch]

I'm not sure maybe. Thanks for watching!

[@agprime]

The movement is a seagull, a very reliable and accurate movement, it is an eta clone.

[@paulschmolke188]

Chinese build with American pricing. Looks good. I wonder about the power reserve. I agree with your assessment of movement quality. Plain sapphire or Anti Reflection? Overall good review though

[@TheTownWatch]

I'm not sure about the power reserve sorry. I'm not sure about AR coating on the crystal either sorry. Thanks for watching!

[@johnkim1000]

Crystal/Lens: Sapphire

[@damianlopez4893]

No es desconocido es Seagull de la serie st16 ,muy simple ,se suele utilizar en carátulas esqueletizadas y es un movimiento básico y económico, no se si duración, me da que es el más barato que tiene Seagull . It is not unknown that it is Seagull from the st16 series, very simple, it is usually used in skeletonized dials and it is a basic and economical movement, I don't know if it lasts, it seems to me that it is the cheapest that Seagull has

[@xboxbml]

Is that bracelet replaceable with a leather one? I don't like bracelets.

[@TheTownWatch]

Yes you can change out the bracelet. Thanks for watching!

[@Vaquero_interestelar]

Definitely, for me, this watch is beautiful and I think the price is also good, however the fact that it comes with a Chinese caliber is inexcusable. I would have preferred it to cost a little more and come with a more reliable movement. A Seiko NH35 or a Miyota 821. In short, I wouldn't buy it. Thanks for the video.

[@Cure4theCold]

Should've made this in a stainless steel. That coating is going to wear off and make it look busted in a couple months.

[@dukirps]

I almost bought the 36mm Timex mk1, but that cheap movement made me pass. Too many negative reviews. Baffled me how Timex won’t switch to Miyota for $20 more and just charge a little extra.

[@TheTownWatch]

It would be nice if they put Miyotas here, they use them in other watches. Thanks for watching!

[@duvalpenny100]

I got the MK1 for like $80 for my fiance, and she loves it. If you can get it on sale, I'd say go for it. Design wise, it's a beautiful watch.

[@flyingrocket3879]

Cracking watch

[@TheTownWatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@scatterbrain9490]

👍

[@TheTownWatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@fabiandee8178]

it is a lot better but the movement kills it.

[@TheTownWatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@LILZRTY]

Chinese movement? Come on Timex

[@TheTownWatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@911_dan2]

That tiny movement is sad

[@TheTownWatch]

💯

[@joehead1294]

What she said...🤣🤣

[@zipitar9018]

Poor Chinese movement watch instead i bought a 30 dollar china mech watch