Timex Women’s T49661 Expedition Classic Digital Chronograph Watch Reviews - Best sport watches collection for men and women

I wanted a watch that looks good, is accurate, water resistant, able to take everyday knocks and, more importantly, isn’t too big on the wrist. My choice boiled down to two – Casio G-Shock and Timex Expedition. The G-Shocks are the toughest watches money can buy (probably) and seemed to fit all the criteria, so I got one. However, I’ve found that it’s just that bit too chunky for me. And then I found this.

Timex have several models in this Expedition range with only cosmetic differences to the case and strap. All of them look great, but I decided on this all black version. As a guy, I was a bit worried that a midsize watch might be too small (and girlie) for my 7″ wrist, but I’m pleased to say that it isn’t at all, though Timex also have a larger version (T45961 and variants). Personally, I prefer the smaller size. Having a resin case means it’s also very light and durable.

I won’t dwell on the features as these are pretty much standard for a digital watch, though the digits are a good size and in addition you do get three alarms and a timer, plus one other feature that sets Timex apart and which I love – Indiglo – in this case illuminating only the digits not the whole face, which I think is more refined. I’m also greatly impressed with the overall finish and quality feel of the watch. For example, the lettering is etched, rather rather than printed, and the buttons have positive and wobble-free operation.

Unlike the reviewer below, I’ve decided to keep the supplied strap primarily because it’s extremely well made. I thought it would be flimsy and need replacement, but if anything the opposite is true. Apart from having resin pieces at the spring bar ends engraved with the ‘E’ logo, greatly adding to the overall look, it’s made of a double layer of nylon and edge stitched. It’s therefore quite thick (about 2mm) with a substantial stainless steel buckle and the holes are very cleanly cut and finished with no burrs. I think it adds greatly to the overall quality and I wouldn’t be surprised if it lasts for the lifetime of the watch. I also think that the black and grey stripes on this model look cool, too!

Overall, a very good-looking, unobtrusive and durable watch, and quite impressive quality even at twice the price. If you’re a guy looking for a smaller size watch with no loss of functionality or features then I’d have no hesitation in unreservedly recommending this, and/or other Expedition series watches from Timex.

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I’m a female in the 20′s and was looking for a watch that I can wear while running and swimming.

Pros:
+ can keep lap split times and total time (not sure if it can scan back to previous lap times though but my lap times are consistent to not have to do that)
+ has countdown timer (once or repeat)
+ can keep time for 2 timezones
+ 3 alarms
+ easy to use
+ indigo light lights up the whole face
+ straps are on simple standard hinges to make changing it easy

CONS:
- (biggest CON!!) do NOT submerge this watch!!! i took a swim with this watch to test the water resistance and later, the buttons did not work. the next day, my watch slowly turns off and then on again. hopefully it just needed to dry and it’ll be good as new.
- the face feels heavier as I keep on running. maybe i’m getting too tired but I have a tendency of taking it off after a few miles in.
- width of the face is a little bit big but the simplicity of looks compensates to me
- indigo light works if seen at an angle at night

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