Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 38
 Is 5 stars all I can give it??? July 14, 2007
T. Dennison
50 out of 50 found this review helpful
This thing is freakin awesome!!! Yes, it is huge. The 1st time I put it on I commented to my wife that it looks like one of our kitchen bowls sitting on my wrist. However, the more I wore it, the more used to it I got, and thus, the more I fell in love with this magnificent watch.
It's hard to tell if the temp gauge is accurate or not, because on my wrist, it appears accurate, but when I take it off and set it on the counter in the same room, it will decrease by about 5 degrees. I wonder if Timex configured the watch to adjust for body heat. Possibly.
The compass does work, and it is accurate, BUT, you must calibrate it correctly or it will not be accurate. Follow the instructions carefully and remember 2 important things. 1st, to get the an accurate reading, the watch (assuming it's on your wrist), MUST be level. And 2nd, if you're close to any electronic device (computer, TV, and yes, a car) it will throw it off a few degrees. I believe the radio waves interfere. I never use the E-tide.
Bottom line: get this friggin thing - you will not be disappointed!
Additional Feedback on the Expedition Watch October 6, 2007
STEF (ATL GA)
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
I like this watch. True, it is a tad large per the previous reviewer's comments, I agree.
So perhaps I may provide some measurements for others considering the purchase to put this comment into perspective:
Watch Face Diameter: approx 45.0mm
Watch Body Depth: approx 11.5mm
Leather Strap Width: approx 24.0mm
I found the instructions to be a tad terse but complete (they are provided in several languages though which is good). The calibration of the compass function is easy enough. Instructions indicate the warranty can be extended several years with an additional fee of $5.00 following purchase.
I think it's an attractive watch, and easy for me to see. I like the Indigo back-light feature.
Personally, I'm not sure I'll use the Tide prediction function that much as I don't sail and only find myself at the beach with family once a year. But I didn't buy it for that purpose. Mainly I wanted it for the combination of time, date, temp and compass functions, and wanted something analog, not digital. I also wanted something easy for me to read, and something that was a bit different.
The only thing requiring a bit of getting used to is the fact that the combination: Compass, Tide and Temp indicator hand is two-sided (spanning the inside diameter of the watch face) and it could be visually confused with the Hours, Minutes and Seconds hands, specially at night. So, if you think about it, there are what appears to be 5 pointers extending from the center of the watch dial.
I'm glad I purchased this watch for myself.
Classey for Timex November 21, 2007
W. J. Collins (Hallandale Beach, FL)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
Hey, I love knowing what the tide is doing (I fish)! This watch keeps me up to date on that. If you want the correct temp, you have to take the watch off, but the compass works very well. The watch has a really big dial, nice color on the dial & has indiglo, the 3/8th inch thickness makes it a nice looking time piece too.
Glad I bought it & bought 4 more for my friends for Xmas!
Ultimate Instrument???....Take My Word For It ! ! ! YES October 1, 2008
S. R. Leach (Essex UK)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Timex Men's Expedition E-Instruments Compass Tide Temperature Watch #T45601
When You're Fishing...Who checks the time?.. BUT, having run aground a few times & replacing bent props... I decided I needed something reliable, that I could readily & easily check to make sure I had enough water to to get home!
Tide Tables, Time Clocks..Leave them at home! This thing comes with you!
Once set up to your local tides, this instrument stays accurate..(Periodic checks & adjustment may be necessary to compensate for minor moon, coastal & weather 'blips')
The other excellent features work too..
Compass is accurate..(satnav confirmed)
Temperature feature.. tends to read high..but acceptable &.. if you can read it..You're not Hypothermic!
Date..Luminescent Hands & Hours..Indiglo Backlight....
Looks Great if you like 'LARGE' watches, but really comfortable to wear..& certainly inspires people to pass comment...........
OH! AND IT TELLS THE TIME!
I Love It!!!.. One of the best 'MARINE' instruments I own!!!
Buy One.. & I'll bet you'll want to buy another!!!
I got 3 of it March 23, 2008
Emir Mujkic
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I got one for my self, and when I realize how good it is, I ordered 2 more for present to my friends. Excellent watch.
Showing reviews 1-5 of 38
|
