Affordable field watch, Timex Expedition Scout T49961 (Full Review)
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- Hey guys I'm Troy, I'm Bald and I collect watches, so who doesn't like an inexpensive field watch, if you're in the market for one then I hope this helps, because quite frankly I believe its a solid little field watch and great value for, and because its a TIMEX it has Indiglo...........
Who doesn't love Indiglo.........
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“My names Troy, I’m bald, and I collect watches”
That is one of the best intros I’ve ever heard
Got to represent the follically (is that a word lol) challenged collectors out there, thank you for the kind words
They are awesome little watches, and I still feel that Timex really doesn’t get the love they deserve 👍👍
They have been releasing some real stunners lately, thanks for the comment Ted
I remember the commercials of Timex's getting run over by a bus, it took a licking but keeps on ticking.... Should of just focused on accuracy.
@@jetcarddude 😂 I remember those days happy times 👍👍👍👍
It's 2024, and I bought mine about a month ago. So far, I'm very pleased with it. I got it primarily to have something that is easy to read the time at a glance. My dressier watches drive me crazy in low light trying to figure it out. My only concern is the lack of protection for the crown, but for a $30 watch, if it breaks, it breaks. And I guess I'm old enough now that I don't even hear it ticking, so that's not a problem for me. Overall, I'm quite happy with it.
I own a Timex Mariner that I had purchased in 2011. It's still going strong. Timex does make some really sturdy watches.
I got about half way through your video before I went ahead and ordered one. Fantastic review and it's just what I need, nothing fancy or flashy
Hi there, thank you so much for those kind words and you wont regret it, this really is a no nonsense watch, and great value.
Yes! I love my Expedition Scout. Mine hits every second marker too! I did a video showing the crown replacement and I swapped out my black seconds hand for an orange one. Love it! Your review is spot on.
It's great how even at this price you can get a watch that does hit every marker, I heard for example the Tissot PRX doesn't and that's £400.00. thanks for commenting Witt
@@thebaldwatchcollector no joke on that Tissot PRX. Tried it on at Macy’s...both color variants had the seconds hand missing the marks lol.
My wife just surprised me with one yesterday. I absolutely love it.
Top wife, glad you like it, enjoy 👍
I got three Timex expedition watches for my birthday this year. I really like them. Great value and really affordable. Awesome review 👍
They are such great little watches, I'm tempted to get another :) thank you for your kind words.
Congratulations, Troy, on hitting and surpassing the 250 subscriber milestone! Great review on this Timex -- I wear a Timex to work everyday. The Indiglo function has ceased to work, sadly, and supposedly, nobody can or will, anyway, fix it. The date function also doesn't work any longer. Hey, I still enjoy wearing it. It still keeps pretty accurate time, though....hmmm....A Starking would be also sweet.....
Hey Douglas, it's great to hear your Timex is still going strong. The Starking winner is getting announced today so watch this space. Thanks for the support, it's very much appreciated 👍
Could be tempted by one of these. I seem to be growing a bit of a timex collection! Nice vid!!
A brand I never really hunt out but seem to accumulate, I have 5 in my collection they must be doing something right, maybe some subliminal marketing 😂😂
Really cool little watch! I’ve been thinking of getting this as my first field style piece as well! Congrats Troy 👍
Go for it, you won't be disappointed and with the array of styles in this range I'm sure you'll find the right one.
@@thebaldwatchcollector will do!
Great review Troy! What a stunning little piece!
Thank you Miguel, I'd certainly recommend picking one of these up if ever you see one on offer. And with the array of straps you have it would look even better.
This fellow Troy is also starting a watch collection and been wanting a field one. Been debating on seiko and hamilton but Timex is also a choice for budget friendly side
I really liked your review of this watch. thank you for the helpful information. just subscribed
Glad it helped and thank you, im hoping to return to TH-cam this week so great timing 👍
Timex Expedition is a fantastic watch and value. Expedition is my first watch so dear to me! Great review Troy@
Thank you Steve, they are fantastic value.
I wear this watch with my military uniform. A LOT slimmer than G Shock style watches and more classical. Great review!
Glad you liked it and thank you for watching, a very understated watch for sure 👍
Just ordered this on amazon I'm pretty excited with this matching with my woodland cammies
Really enjoying your very clear & concise reviews & the superb filming. 👌
Lots of great value in this field watch really can't fault it for the price.
Thank you Adrian, means a lot, such great value and only £40.00 on Amazon at the moment so even better.
@@thebaldwatchcollector that is a great price! 👍
I totally agree re:WR. That is the main reason I went with the CWC G10 - instead of the Hamilton Khaki Field.
Also, I second the shout out for matching the date window color!
Great review! Good looking piece!
Thank you for watching Norman, would have made it so much more versatile if they increased that WR, but other than that (and the loud ticking) this is a little stunner!
@@thebaldwatchcollector Yep! - I'm a weirdo, I like loud tickers - love all my loud Swatches lol
@@KillingTimeWithNorman oh right down your street then 👍
Rocking my new Timex expedition awesome review no doubt 👍
Thank you Richard, it's a great little field watch no doubt you'll enjoy yours. Enjoy your weekend ☺️
From one bald brother to another , great review
May we rejoice together as bald brothers in this unhealthy watch collecting habit that we have, lol thank you for watching and the kind words :)
I got mine since it's pretty much what my aunt wore during her service. It's treated me well and it has some wear and tear from daily use. Works great. Mine is however slightly different in that it uses a nato strap.
It's a good daily wear and at a price that can't be sniffed at, thank you for watching.
I recently acquired this watch and it is very nice. I love it, the 24hr dial is an amazing feature as I grew up using 24hr time a lot of watches don't have that on their faces but this one does and I can't get over how much I enjoy that. I got mine with the black face and leather strap, it's real leather! Never thought it would be but again impressed by it's features, the indeglow is brighter than expected, it's super comfortable, the 50m water resistant feature is perfect for the occasional swim while I'm outdoors. It does run on quartz which I love because it stable and extremely accurate so you're not constantly readjusting the time every month, again very impressive, you just don't think a $40(USD) watch is going to stand up against the more expensive competition but the Timex Scout definitely holds its own. I love it and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a quality budget watch, there are far worse watches for the same price that aren't half as nice, definitely a good buy, worth every cent.
Couldn't agree more, its such a great watch and Timex need more love shown to them.
How do you find it after a year? Are you wearing it daily? Some other reviewers mention the second hand not hitting most of the markers, how`s yours? Good wishes!
@@cem174 still wearing it! Yes I wear it daily, the leather is finally starting to really wear out so I already grabbed another strap for it. Second hand still works fine but adjusting the date for months with less than 31 days has become tricky. If I don't get the knob just right it gives me some trouble sometimes. Other than that it's still going strong!
Does it have any problems if you shower with it, I am going to order for one but I am abit skeptical about the condition if I take a shower with it daily and go swimming once in a while
@@grovinras8950 be careful as there are many different models of the expedition made of a variety of materials. The one I purchased has stainless steel backing and genuine leather and it does phenomenal under water for extended periods. However a cheaper plastic model with a Velcro strap probably won't hold up as well for obvious reasons. I'll leave it to your own judgement to find one with your preferred materials, which will inherently dictate it's durability. Hope this helps.
Great video. Thanks for the detailed review.
No problem and thank you so much for watching, make sure you're entering my 500 Subscriber giveaway.
Totally worth it! The most durable watch I have ever had.
Great little watch so I have to agree, thank you for watching
I've got one, as well as more expensive brands. But I wear this the most it makes me happy.
Bought one few years ago loved it's indiglow features only problem is that the date window don't work properly .
You got to Love a timex. They make lovely little watches. Great video.
Hey Joe, I think they have a great offering with this line, and with the choices of colour you could get away with owning more than one lol, thanks for the support 👍
Hey Joe, I think they have a great offering with this line, and with the choices of colour you could get away with owning more than one lol, thanks for the support 👍
Great reviews, thanks
Walmart in the States sells these for $45. A good value. They had several of them available in various finishes and bands.
Un video muy agradable y objetivo, gracias.
thank you for the great review.
Thank you for those kind words
Great video! Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
They have a model with a cream dial, stainless coated case, and brown leather strap. Im buying it today! :) I really want a watch with that vintage military look that won't break the bank. I think it will make a great casual daily watch, and I if I wear other things made of brown leather, such as a belt, it will look really good.
You can certainly dress this on eup or down, and yep I match mine to accessories like belts and shoes. For the price its a very good choice to add to the collection.
I've got mine on a green paratrooper strap with a white stripe, I'm really loving the look of it. The only thing I'm a little disappointed with visually is that the dial has no depth to it. I'd have paid another $20-30 for applied or painted numerals, at least the major ones.
For me the downside is that tick! its so loud, but yeah maybe applied lumed numerals would have been a good shout, thank you for watching
Just ordered this watch from Amazon. Seems perfect.
It's an absolute belter, you won't be disappointed, thanks for commenting :)
I just bought mine 2 hours ago I love it!
Just ordered one too
Best decision you ever made
@@thebaldwatchcollectorWhat does belter mean?
I love my Scout 40 so much that all the watches I own besides 2 are Timex. I love their company.
They certainly make some good watches, and at a price that is even better.
Damn it Troy... I'm trying not to buy any watches in April and you've just gone and sold me on this one that has been on my wishlist for some time.
Its about £40 currently on Amazon, under £30 and I'd have paused the video and bought it right away.
Yeah I got it for under £30 I believe in the prime sale, it's at a great price of £40 though, it's a real all-rounder. If you buy one in April, just don't buy one in May 🤣🤣
@@thebaldwatchcollector Are they really that loud?
@@Tim2pointoh yep, it's very loud, I hear it in my watch box 🤣
Love this little watch, just purchased myself one. I have the one with orange seconds hand, green dial and the hour marker at 12 is orange.
Only strange thing I find, is that it doesn't seem to have any lume on the hands at all, and I mean zero. I guess Timex made some of these without lume on the hands?.
I have never seen that before, shame, but with the Indiglo it isnt a bad thing I suppose. Thank you for watching
Made a comfortable paracord strap for it one of my favorite watches
This is a strap beast for sure! Thank you for watching, it's really appreciated 👍
This is my everyday watch and I beat the snot out of it in construction. The Indiglo stopped working but oh well. I have a half dozen other Expeditions of various designs and colors that I use as dress watches. There’s no better everyday watch for the money in my opinion
Which is better? This or the expedition solar gallatin? Cant decide i like both. Help
Lovely review, what would you recommend as alternative around the same budget ?
Honestly I would say the same watch maybe in a different colour, or possibly a Lorus field watch but they seem to be only available here in the UK.
Got this watch in August 2022 by sept the crown was gone. Got a extended warranty! Timex says they will fix but I have to pay for shipping to them and back to me. Pretty stupid to me! I bought Hamilton kaki auto yesterday and absolutely love it.
Pretty absurd, but i think its well worth it if you love the watch :)
@@thebaldwatchcollector yes I’ll probably get it fixed and wear it for a beater watch!
I really like your review sir, I got small wrist and before buying watch I always like to know the diameter of the case. Keep posting 🔥
Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching 🙂
Nice review, the only thing I don't like about this watch is the date window and the size of the date. It's way too small.
I can forgive that because the rest of the watch is pretty sweet, thank you for watching :)
2:51 I just noticed the lil hole there on the upper right lug...
i have the same one
I thought I accidentally made that one when changing straps and slipping off with the springbar tool 😂 Brass is quite soft after all so if would make sense.
Kinda feel at ease now knowing that it's Not only my watch that has that hole
Is there perhaps a functional reason for it or is it just there? 😂
The case back of mine is a little different. There isnt the big "E" , Just the logo Timex and t49961 A5 J. I am afraid to be not original.
how does this compare with the weekender?
I've been through two Timex Expeditions. I accidently dropped my first one from waist height which exploded when it hit the ground. The glass survived but the crown and everything else fell apart. I bought a second Timex Expedition which has lasted 5 months before the indiglo backlight stopped working. Junk..
That's terrible news, I don't blame you being out off. Thanks for watching and thank you for letting me know your experiences with this watch
Great video. Nice review i also have the timex scout. I love it
Do you think it is too loud for school classes?
No@@PixelPatience
3:43 what is going on with the date change mechanism there? Does it really start to change that early, or had you incompletely set the date via crown adjustment manually?
Yep my bad that was me doing a manual adjustment hence it being between the two dates, great spot though, thanks for commenting
@@thebaldwatchcollector oh, okay...*whew* thanks for clarifying.
@@woozertoo no worries. Thanks for bringing it to my attention 🙂
Its a decent beater field watch. Just make sure you buy one that hits the second markers. And dont get the leather strap cause its really low quality.
Really is a decent little watch, thanks for the heads up in the leather one.
Best watch ever.
Is it a loud watch? I want to know for my classes.
@@PixelPatienceI don't find it loud.
I don’t think it is loud either but a lot of people would probably notice it in class.
I haven't worn any other watches from my watch collection - including Rolexes for three months. I love it but It DOES make me wear my greens and camo gear at every opportunity though! The anarchists watch perhaps?
Change the straps out. I honestly couldn't believe how it changed the look, it's amazing, thank you for watching
What isbthe watch strap.size
What other field watch is out there that is much better than this model at any price that also has indiglo/backlight? I would be willing to pay two or three times more if it was solid steel case with 100 meter water resistance and BACKLIGHT. Solar charging would be a bonus.
Hey thanks for watching, you could read my mini review over on the Watchshop website of an alternative, I think it fits the bill, the Timex Expedition North Field
www.watchshop.com/watches/timex-watch-tw2v03600.pdp?source=froogle&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4aacBhCUARIsAI55maH7pWtbgc8sRPcBrbiVcagIaiwz6Riul4ONLoTWK3QNSdg6wqE7WxYaAtNCEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
@@thebaldwatchcollector Thanks mate, I checked out that link. It's a nice piece, but as I said above, it's missing the most important feature INDIGLO/Backlight. There are many nice field style watches on the market, Hamilton Khaki is one, but where is the EL backlight at any price...
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Hey there that is for commenting 👍 I'll check it out
The watch is beautiful but after receiving it I got an unpleasing surprise, it's small and looks small in my wrist, too small... And by no means my wrist is large.
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I made a small box with foam to keep it in while I'm sleeping so I don't hear it lol
Great idea, I used to put it in a drawer 🤣
@@thebaldwatchcollector i keep it in my hunting room at home but while I'm out in the field on those quiet nights it drove me crazy lol so I made the box
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Indiglo doesn't work anymore. Just 2 specs of light on the bottom
I don't hear mine ticking...
You're very lucky, mines extremely loud, thank you for watching
How much cost
Under £50 here in the UK