Solar Timex Expedition North - A lot for less than $200

[@RedwoodAggie]

I don't like the harder to read dark numerals, but I understand that's more for looks. If you're like me and want at a glance legibility in a watch, they do have a solar 41mm version with white numerals. Overall, I'm glad they came out with these models. They even have 36mm for those that prefer smaller watches.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Agree 100% thank you 🙏 for watching!

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I'm really liking these Expedition North models. Thanks Miguel.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you 🙏 for watching man!

[@smaksim]

thanks for the review! Indeed, an excellent package for such a price.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you 🙏 for the support!

[@WatchUnwind]

Great video bro. This watch is way slicker than I was expecting. I wish Walmart or target would carry some of these cool timex models and not just their 30 dollar watches. Seems like a great everyday watch or as you say grab and go.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you 🙏 for your support and to be honest for us watch people $159 sound super inexpensive, but regular people think otherwise IMHO. I think that’s the reason we only find the cheap Timex models in those stores. None the less Timex is moving in the right direction!

[@somewhereintimewatchreviews]

Seems like a pretty solid offering from Timex nice to see a stainless steel case & sapphire crystal instead of the usual plated brass or alloy cases, there's a few quartz pieces popping up with the transparent dials seems to be a bit of a thing at the moment not a fan of that if I'm honest. Fantastic intro video too.👍

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you 🙏 for the support ❤️

[@MrKnarleyMarley]

I don't super get the hate for 50m water resist, sure higher numbers are nice on paper -- but how many people not buying a dive specific watch need more than that? 50m is handily past the sport diving depth limit, should be plenty for 99% of people, the others whom would buy a specific watch for that purpose or just wear a dive computer.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Agree, it’s just nice to know that your watch has a good depth rating 👍🏼

[@keithbrowne1308]

You seem to think that 100m water resistance means you can wear it while diving 100m under the ocean.

[@steveguy3]

​@@keithbrowne1308 Well, i think we can all agree that's that what it should mean, depth ratings are misleading to put it lightly.

[@smaksim]

I bought this watch half a year ago. The only negative is that there is no anti-reflective coating on the glass. It’s not always possible to quickly see what time it is. on the other hand, sapphire glass for that kind of money is a gift. The watch case is made of very high quality. I didn't find any shortcomings.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you for sharing and watching 👍🏼

[@megasoid]

Nice watch, may have to get this one. Thanks for the review.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you for watching!

[@capeto95]

Could we see a follow-up video of how this watch is holding up? Also if its not too much too ask a view of this watch with a green strap? Thanks

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

I sold this watch 1 week after I reviewed it. Unfortunately in order to keep this channel going I have to sell and buy watches.

[@capeto95]

@@SoCalWatchReviews ;(

[@timelesssneakersandwatches]

Well done bro, a little too big for me personally. But a very handsome piece. I like what timex is doing and where they're heading. 👏👏👏

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you 🙏 for your support ❤️

[@timelesssneakersandwatches]

@@SoCalWatchReviews always 🍻🍻

[@tjwright]

I have the 36mm with the normal finish - not the dark one. My biggest complaint is the color of the numbers. The numbers are gray, and it's hard to read in lower light. Had they used bright white, I'd love this watch a whole lot more. Also, I worry about the effectiveness of the solar. I had this sitting on a watch tree thing near a window for two weeks. The watch had slipped so it was facing downward, but not laying on its face. I have two Eco-Drives and a G-Shock solar on the same tree in the same position. The Timex actually ran dry and stopped running. There's plenty of ambient light there. My Eco-Drives and Casio have never even gotten low sitting in the same place. I feel like the Timex must be way behind in the solar tech department. My #1 complaint is the numbers though. You can't really tell from the marketing photos, but the lack of whiteness really hurts the legibility. Bummer.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thanks for watching and sharing that info with us!

[@slunk007]

Will you be getting the 36mm variant for review? It seems to address your legibility concerns.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

I may pick it up at some point. I think that version would fit me a lot better and it is definitely a lot more legible than this version. Thank you 🙏 for watching!

[@charalamposkarydas3694]

Its says on the site of the 36mm "anti-reflective sapphire crystal" .do you know if its like the one you reviewed or if they have changed something? Because i dont know what the specs on the one you review were mentioning but it was reflective.thanks

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

@@charalamposkarydas3694 Great question and to be honest I don’t know if they listened and changed the crystal (doubt it), thank you 🙏 for watching!

[@gtracer6629]

By the time most people reach adulthood they should know what the time is on a watch without actually having to see the numbers.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you for watching 👍🏼

[@jpdavis6042]

Enjoyed your vid and the way you ran it all down. I'm a fellow enthusiast/collector and also in So-Cal. I came across your channel name as I was checking out a vid (TimepieceAlcove) on Capt Cook's. Best, JP (new sub)

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you 🙏 for the support brother ❤️

[@3rdpig]

It's a good looking watch and it's nice to see Timex making a higher quality version of their old Camper/MacGyver model. If it wasn't for the incessant virtue signaling about recycling and saving the planet I might buy one.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you 🙏 for watching.

[@WesWatchRoom]

Awesome intro mate and I really like that, definitely has some hammy vibes but in a good way. Very nice 👍

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you 🙏 ❤️ for the support!

[@guitar77picker]

Why do I see dark blemishes on the black face of the watch ????......for example- between the 1 and the 2 ???.....would someone please explain ?????

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

I think my macro lens was dirty. I sold the watch or else I would have checked the watch 👍🏼

[@peterclarke3990]

Timex still can’t get the second hand to land on the marker can they. This watch is about £135 in the Uk. For that price I would expect a bit more accuracy to be honest. Great review though. Many thanks.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you 🙏 for the support!

[@Faust592]

Hello, I wonder 1 year after this review, do you still have this watch, and is it still good, any issues?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Sorry I sold the watch after this review.

[@miguepla1426]

Hi! Nice review, congrats! I’m looking for this specific model to buy. I see in your video that the case is black and the inside is kind of blue. The only model I’m able to find is black on both case and sphere… at least that’s what it looks like in the pics… Could you please tell me the exact code model number of this specific watch?? Thanks a lot!!!

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you and here you go: www.timex.com/expedition-north-field-post-solar-41mm-recycled-fabric-strap-watch/Expedition-North-Field-Post-Solar-41mm-Recycled-Fabric-Strap-Watch.html

[@miguepla1426]

@@SoCalWatchReviews Thanks man!! It seems that pictures on Timex website show the watch in black/black colors, but it must be just a screen issue. Watch purchased and on the way!! :) Thanks again!

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

@@miguepla1426 congrats and they need a better photographer 😂

[@406russell]

Great review! Would love to see the green dial version.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you 🙏 for watching!

[@joedimaggio3146]

What was the third watch on the right please?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

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[@LeroyCReed]

Looking at that in the green.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

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[@jbountalas]

Great review, and I like the watch. In my opinion though, field watch = legibility, and i don't see that in this model. There are other Expedition North models that live up to the "Field watch" ethos, but this watch, although very cool, seems to be more of a casual watch or even Field watch inspired, but not really a Field watch.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Agree and thank you 🙏 for watching!

[@chrisbaptie]

Great review! Nice macro shots! I recently picked up the 36mm version in black/tan color way and I love it. Question: what is the material watch folder you show here?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you 🙏 and congrats! The watch roll is actually from Seiko, it was given to me by a Seiko AD!

[@chrisbaptie]

@@SoCalWatchReviews Ah cool - I couldn't quite make out the logo but I actually thought I could see Seiko!

[@danieljerloew]

What watch Roll is this? ;-) looks Nice.. hard to get a good canvas one in EU i feel

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you for watching and it’s actually a Seiko Prospex roll. It was given to me by a Seiko AD, I absolutely love it!

[@BravestCoward]

The intro jumpscared me lmao

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

😂 sorry

[@savageone8931]

Should i get this or the expedition scout solar ?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

I prefer the dial on this one, but either way you can’t go wrong!

[@savageone8931]

@@SoCalWatchReviews theres a big price difference between the two, is this one worth the extra ~80$

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

@@savageone8931 I personally can’t tell you what to buy, but I can tell you that this one I reviewed was very well built. Best of luck.

[@savageone8931]

@@SoCalWatchReviews thank you so much for replying 👌

[@thomas.a.lassen]

Does this watch feature INDIGLO?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Nope

[@theproudrebel]

The face looks blue in the video, does it look black in person?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

It’s transparent, a mix between black and blue

[@Trex100]

There were marks on the dial weren’t there?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Just dirty from my fingers. Sorry about that and thank you for watching!

[@Trex100]

@@SoCalWatchReviews I like the review. The photography is great and the watch looks cool, but freeze frame it at 5:35. Can you see those markings?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

@@Trex100 the dial is perfect I just checked, it’s just some smudge from my finger or maybe my lens.

[@ShihamAhmed168]

I would never suggest the Expedition NORTH Solar IF you’re looking for a SOLAR watch. For 1/3 of the price you can get the Scout solar. You do lose stainless steel for brass, sapphire for mineral glass and 50m instead of 100m. But that’s not worth paying 3 times for north. Get scout solar if you want a Solar watch which is a lot less expensive and basically looks identical.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@AliasEveWatches]

I like the design of the watch but not a fan of the beige-brown color of the hands. I feel like stealth is such a modern thing while the beige-brown seems like it's trying to look vintage. Green or blue would have been nicer!

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

I really like your thought process there! Thank you 🙏 for watching! 😊

[@inc06nito]

Its beautiful 🤩

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you for watching!

[@roybrolsbeak]

cool intro !

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you 🙏

[@DD-ix3bm]

When I first got this watch in early October I was blown away by how awesome it was. Was being the key word. Two months later and I have to fully expose it to an led lightsource for hours to fully charge it every couple of weeks (and yes I wear it and it gets enough light). I've NEVER had this issue with my ecodrive or my Gshock solar! I'm 💯 sure that it's jsut that Timex solar is horrible!!! This watch went from 5 out of 5 stars down to 2!

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

I’ve had the same issue here. The first month it worked great, but now it doesn’t hold charge for some reason! I’ll have to email Timex to see what the issue is.

[@DD-ix3bm]

@@SoCalWatchReviews thanks for letting me/us know that!! I'm glad it's not just my watch. I just emailed Timex this morning, so I'm curious what they say!

[@Felix.02]

​@@DD-ix3bm I'm thinking about buying the watch too, but after I read this I might think about again. Is there any chance you can tell me what Timex said about the charging issue in your case?

[@DD-ix3bm]

@@Felix.02 they didn't get back to me actually....

[@Felix.02]

@@DD-ix3bm Thanks for the reply! Do you even use the watch then if needs to be charged every couple of weeks or did you just return it?

[@MrHavoc-hs8ro]

hey, whats the watch on your wrist?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Seiko SNA411 AKA “the flight master”

[@MrHavoc-hs8ro]

@@SoCalWatchReviews thank you so much!!!!

[@jahbay]

This watch keeps great time...... 3months and its still dead on to nuclear clock.... I mean exactly to the second..

[@911_dan2]

Great intro. Voice over levels are clipping

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you for watching and I just way CC es the video on 2 separate devices and I’m not having any audio issues.

[@sd-yi8vz]

The size of straps is needed for this watch in mm ???

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

It was in the video 20mm

[@sd-yi8vz]

​@@SoCalWatchReviews And period of warranty on this watch ???

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

@@sd-yi8vz Check their website 👍🏼

[@sd-yi8vz]

@@SoCalWatchReviews there is no data given about it

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

@@sd-yi8vz per Timex “Your TIMEX® watch is warrantied against manufacturing defects by Timex Group USA, Inc. for a period of ONE YEAR from the original purchase date. Timex and its worldwide affiliates will honor this International Warranty.” timex.com/pages/warranty-repair

[@ReloGeando]

Muy interesante la propuesta de Timex! Que pena que no sea un poquito más chico. Muy buena reseña Miguel!

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Gracias por tu apoyo, y me acabo de enterar que si venden un modelo más pequeño (link en la descripción del video). Saludos ❤️

[@ernestolynch1926]

Fantastic watch with poor reviews on Amazon - go figure...

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

I think it’s a cool looking piece, but not perfect.

[@allspeed1234]

How big is your wrist?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

I have a 6 7/8” wrist. Thank you 🙏 for watching!

[@japd7897]

If you do an expedition to the north, I do not recommed you a solar watch.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

This has a 4 month power reserve. I think you should be good. Thank you 🙏 for watching.

[@japd7897]

@@SoCalWatchReviews Shakelton's expedition was 495 days, so not enough.

[@torfinnjohnsrud793]

@@japd7897 In jest I have to point out... that expedition was to the south!

[@japd7897]

@@torfinnjohnsrud793 haha ... everything makes sense 😉😎.

[@Mystninja]

Stay green. Here's a fuckton load of paper and cardboard

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

😂

[@mifi5913]

Meanwhile, the standard Timex doesn’t give a crap about enviro virtue signaling…………

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

I hope they start making changes. Thank you 🙏 for watching!

[@JakeLofe]

worst looking dial I've ever seen holy moly, can barely see the numbers....

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

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