Timex Expedition Gallatin Solar Men's 44 mm Watch

I brought this watch as a replacement for work as my old one had taken an absolute battering.I work in a very physical field and more than one of my watches has come off worse for wear as a result, but so far this watch is standing up to the challenge more than admirably.Considering it's low cost (I only paid about £47 direct from Amazon EU) it has features such as solar power recharging, luminous hands, date function, pass through easy to use and very comfortable 22mm NATO strap, and is so far very accurate.I think the only thing this watch is missing is the indiglo feature, but this wasn't a deal breaker for me because if the face of the watch/luminous hands get exposed to enough sunlight they're easily readable in the dark.I've paired my watch with a small compass on the band and it's absolutely a perfect fit and doesn't interfere with the band on my wrist in the slightest. The one I've used, as seen in my photos is a: Sun Company Wrist Turtle -... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ISZ02P2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I bought this to replace my old sports watch. It is a nice looking watch, not too big, and does what I want it to do - to tell the time and the date. It is also water resistant, though not a divers watch. The main appeal is that it is a solar watch, so no need to break the watertight seal to replace the battery. My only gripe is that the strap is on the small side. I don't have a large wrist, but I can only just fasten the Velcro strap. It would definitely not fit someone with a large wrist.

I like solar watches - hardly an maintenance required. It's very comfy, and I never notice it while wearing. I'm a huge fan of velcro straps and fabric straps. as I'm a very active service tech, custom car/bike builder so fancy straps and gizmos are pointless for me.Seems to keep time really well (so far).Its not overly heavy.I's a good practical size.My only quibbles are that the face isn't scratch resistant - in fact it's quite soft compare to other watches i've owned. There is no light at all- a minor irritation - but the hands do keep their luminosity very well.

I bought this waach in April 2023. It recently stopped working so I placed it in direct sunlight assuming it will recharge it as it is a "solar" watch. Nothing happened. I opened the back up to find a bog standard quartz movement inside, there is nothing solar about this watch unless I've misunderstood the term solar to mean recharges the battery. Such a shame as I love it. Doubt I will get a refund as its been too long since purchase.

great design

I bought this as my much loved automatic died and needs repair.Cannot fault this. As this price it's a really good solid watch with a decent strap. It's totally accurate. Easily readable (apart from the date in the dark). Despite the English weather and being indoors mostly, the solar powering function is fine.Ticka ticka Timex, as the old TV and used to say 😎

Nice product

It works and charges fine as far as the time goes, but its very thick so hurts hand if actually on your wrist as you move your hand.I had to have to strap on the longest setting and the holes are set so only a stick would fit it on the tightest setting. A few more centimetres strap would not have cost much but would meant the world in comfortThe dial you turn to act as a timer doesn't move no matter how much force is applied. I will have to buy another strap rather than return as I so much need to have a watch.