Timex MK1 Classic 30m Field Watch - Review & Unboxing (TW2T10300-VK / M905)

[@BosunM8James]

Beautiful watch. I love timex watches. The expedition scout watches are great field watches for those on a budget. The one thing I wish this particular watch had is a date window. Aside from that it's a beautiful time piece clearly inspired from the classic vietnam era field watches. I certainly can't conclude this comment without mentioning how great the indiglo function is and how perfectly it's activated using the push in crown. Great video 👍

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Thank you so much! I enjoyed making the video. Yeah, wearing the watch today, definitely a keeper. I'm enjoying the watches simplicity and yet... special touches that make it uniquely a Timex!

[@BosunM8James]

@@ToddsWatchshop looking forward to more of your content in the future.

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

I have the expedition scout and it is fucking HEAVY. I never wear it anymore because of that 😐

[@robertphillips1262]

I bought mine for 23.99 on ebay but has brass color with a brown leather strap which i really like. It has become my everyday watch.

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Nice! That's awesome... yeah, I'm really impressed with how much I like this watch. For YEARS I was paying $20 bucks for some cheap garbage watch every 4-5 months, only realize I could have bought a classic-styled Timex with significantly better quality and more style. Love your icon / avatar also, haha!

[@AnsonChiu]

subscribed! ... I really appreciate/enjoy the brand history-introduction. I learned something new today about Timex. :)

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Thank you so much Anson, I really appreciate the feedback. I very much enjoy doing these videos... so if you have any recommendations, please don't hesitate to let me know!

[@AnsonChiu]

@@ToddsWatchshop ... i never find bargains like that on my Canadian eBay site :( Odd that the seller had japanese-yen retail tag on the watch...

[@WatchWitt]

Great bargain! Love that they incorporated the acrylic crystal in this one. Indiglo transformation from black dial to white was cool!!!

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Haha... me too... I get such a kick out of it (acrylic crystal).

[@joelradasa3360]

My best watch_ Timex

[@angeloreyes357]

I have one of that mk1 in black..the lum is long lasting and..I like the vintage feel military watch..the acrylic crystal seem to have a purpose yes its not scratch resist..but I think its shatter proof..since its a field watch.all in all love it very comftable..durable!! I really like its dome acrylic crystal..

[@alcatelse1333]

Nice timex.. Military/field watch is always Nice look, Nice size (not big not too small)...

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Totally agree!

[@RJtoon1]

I got the white faced one today but I’m glad I got the NATO strap with the two white stripes running the entire length, but it’s a NATO but it doesn’t have those metal holders it’s got a canvas holder which I prefer

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Nice!!! I bet that looks awesome! I saw the blue one with the two white stripes, pretty sweet.

[@RJtoon1]

@@ToddsWatchshop Blue would be cool.

[@RJtoon1]

@@ToddsWatchshop I still don’t know if that’s a true NATO strap in my video, it’s almost like a hybrid or something

[@relosapulso]

Nice review! And i'm living in cebu philippines as well 😁

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Thank you! Never been to the Philippines, but from everything I've seen, the beaches and shoreline is just absolutely amazing... and the food is ridiculously awesome too! I hope to go there soon. I've made it as far as Thailand and Vietnam, but never made it there... but it's on my bucket list!!! I would love to tour that factory when I'm out there too if they allow it.

[@porkfat5521]

Nice watch, now you might want to get a closer look at pocket knives as there are so many wonderful choices than a razor blade.

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Hahah... a bunch of people were giving me a hard time about that. I've started using a couple of pocket knives in my older videos... hehe.

[@batoutdahell3084]

Id love the watch, but can't find it any where

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Here's the Chronograph version, same colors, etc: www.amazon.com/Timex-Aluminum-Chronograph-Watch-TW2T10700/ for $66, and here's the the Bronze/Black version of the same watch in my video: www.amazon.com/Timex-MK1-40mm-Bronze-Black/dp/B08SWGNSW4/ for $81... just doesn't come with the NATO strap, so you'd need to find one. Hope that helps a little...

[@mmpdg]

Excellent review!

[@robhenerey]

I've been looking for one with these silvery colored metal strap pieces, and cannot find one. All the ones I see have brown pieces.

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Have you thought about maybe getting one of these, and then swapping out the straps with one you buy separately? Check on eBay... there's a few different versions of this model with different strap options from different vendors. You may find what you're looking for!

[@duncanidaho2130]

I have this watch. Love that 'Nam retro-future vibe. However, you' ve got to baby it cus of the painted case and acrylic crystal which makes it no fun.

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Hey Duncan, is that your real name? I was going nuts thinking to myself... I know this name... I KNOW this name. And then it hit me... DUNE!!! There was a character on the original Dune movie with that name. But yeah... haha... the acrylic crystal is hilarious... I actually really enjoy that aspect of it. I think it makes it kind of fun. So hard to find watches like this today... and I kind of appreciate it!

[@duncanidaho2130]

@@ToddsWatchshop Yes, it my real name.

[@zulu6ix290]

Insane value

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Totally agree!

[@waltergeorgio3278]

THANK YOU VERY GOOD REVIEW

[@evangelosletsios9407]

I can't say I like Timex watches (I hate loud ticking) but I love Nautica watches which surprisingly are owned and manufactured by Timex and they are very very beautiful and well designed affordable pieces....

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Hah, that's great! I literally just ordered two Nautica watches last week... I'll make sure to bump those up on the review schedule. Yeah, the loud ticking is really an acquired taste. it's like the sound 1600cc VW Beetle engine makes... some like it, some do not.

[@RJtoon1]

I see you had the back cover off I’d like to know if you were able to just snap it on with your fingers without using a press?

[@ToddsWatchshop]

It's been a while, so to be honest I cannot remember if I used a press. I almost always use a press now though, the reason being is that the case back can get distorted when you use your fingers. Unless the case back is billet steel, most of them will end up being stamped. A stamped case-back can be easily distorted, either in the middle or to the side, which can affect water resistance. With a press, you're getting solid pressure all around the case back. They have hand presses now for $20 bucks with all the nylon dies.

[@RJtoon1]

@@ToddsWatchshop Yeah that makes perfect sense the only thing I’m concerned about is the massive acrylic crystal I just don’t want that cracking and they’re sure not much bezel on the dial to put a press but yeah I think I might buy one of those presses there about $20 on Amazon or do with the one guy on KZbin does he use his Pill bottle caps and put it on the carpet and presses it down with his foot lol

[@gandolf_vr5449]

Is the MK1 field watch from Timex still available at this price ?

[@ToddsWatchshop]

They seem to have gone up a little bit. I'm seeing them on eBay and Amazon for around $35-$50, depending on leather or canvas strap. They are definitely still making them though, it's a solid watch and very popular! They also have a chronograph one as well that I purchased, but have yet to actually review.

[@413wdc21]

Is this watch still available?

[@billmoskovitz7142]

Hi: Nice review. What is the case lug to lug length ? I've got a small wrist and can't have anything too large. Thanks !!!

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Hi! It's actually quite modest. Because it has the NATO strap, it sits wide on the wrist, so the total extreme end to end is 50mm. It's really not bad at all. the actual case is much smaller.

[@billmoskovitz7142]

@@ToddsWatchshop Thanks

[@NormanF62]

40 mm is the standard watch size today… big enough to be legible not so small that it feels like a kid’s or women’s size watch on a man’s wrist.

[@Doc.Holiday]

I wish “un-boxers” would post the time advance to get on the other side of the unboxing and into the review.

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Hi Doc, I think there's a feature that allows me to set "time stamps" and video chapters... and I think I need to start doing that. Comment taken and received!

[@WATCH-4U]

These have ten folded in price IF you can obtain one that is 2 yrs on....

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Wow! You're not kidding. I have the MK1 Chronograph also, and they're all like $150-$200 bucks... that's wild!

[@markharmon6942]

MacGyver!

[@NormanF62]

Richard Dean Anderson wore it on most seasons of the show… the hand-wound, not the quartz one.

[@paulsteele6120]

So much for so little. So if you break it, no problems.

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Totally agree. A fantastic value for the price.

[@개플러스]

이 모델에 1만 4천엔 가격표 실환가 ㅋㅋㅋ

[@Panzerfaust9161]

A true field watch should be a hand wound. It’s much more personal when you have to maintain it on a daily basis.

[@entertainme7523]

Maybe 100 years ago

[@Panzerfaust9161]

@@entertainme7523 if you’re a lazy person