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It's a happy day, a new watch arrived Timex Expedition Indiglo model T84601 Watch or Accessory Review

Ricky Lee
June 10, 2012 09:58AM
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Another member of last Thursday's job-lot donation to Ricky Lee's Home For Wayward Wristwatches. I realize this review won't break any new ground, as the Timex Expedition is certainly familiar to any WIS worth his salt. But please bear with me - I'm so taken with this Old Soldier that I just have to say a few words about it. Smile

Timex Expedition Indiglo AnaDigi THH
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Yeah, it's what you might call "cosmetically challenged". Wink But if, like me, you're of the opinion that a bit of wabi merely adds character to a wristwatch, then this rascal has a truckload of Character! Laughing

Timex Expedition Indiglo AnaDigi THH
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It's a model T48601, and the code on the caseback puts the date of manufacture at November of 2000. It's a plastic resin case and bezel, with SS caseback, crown and pushers, and an acrylic crystal. It measures 37mm X 43mm X 11mm thick, with 20mm lugs. The bezel is 60-click unidirectional rotating, the crown a conventional push-pull.

Timex Expedition Indiglo AnaDigi THH
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Note the hinged plastic end-pieces on the strap. Quite an unusual feature, and they work very well, resulting in a very comfortable wrist-hugging fit. Alas, the strap is just too short for me Frowning so it had to go. But remember those end-pieces! I have a whole 'nother project planned for them...

OK. Those are the "before" photos, and when you see the "afters" perhaps you'll understand why I was tempted to make the subject of this post "What a difference a little elbow grease can make!".


Timex Expedition Indiglo AnaDigi THH
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Yeah, the crystal polished up quite nicely WIS Honeymoon if I do say so meself. Blushing

Timex Expedition Indiglo AnaDigi THH
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The functions are:

* Analog: Time

* Digital: Time (12H or 24H format)

* Second Time Zone (12H or 24H format)

* Perpetual Calendar (includes year)

* Alarm (Daily)

* Chrono (1/100th sec. with Lap and Split)

* Timex Indiglo active illumination


Timex Expedition Indiglo AnaDigi THH
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One of the things I've always liked about the Timex Expedition line is their heavy use of muted, under-stated, Earth-color pastels. The green-black-tan here is a perfect example, and to me is quintessential Timex Expedition.

Timex Expedition Indiglo AnaDigi THH
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Not sure that T HH is actually the model number - it doesn't jive with the usual Timex model number scheme - but if not, I have no idea what it might be. Can any of you Timex Watch Co. Gurus shed any light on this? Bro EdH? Smile

I surmise that the date-of-manufacture is 1996 or shortly thereafter, as when resetting the calendar 1996 is the first year displayed...


Timex Expedition Indiglo AnaDigi THH
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So. All in all I'm most pleased with this one. It's been a while since I had a Timex Expedition in the collection.. and everyone needs at least one!

Thanks for readin' y'all!

Sláinte! Cheers!

-Ricky




"A watch should be worth looking at even when you already know the time" - vintage Omega ad

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It's a happy day, a new watch arrived Timex Expedition Indiglo model THH Watch or Accessory Review Image Attachments

Ricky Lee 778 June 10, 2012 09:58AM

A very nice watch once again, Ricky! Thumbs up!Smile (n/t)

IF 33 June 10, 2012 11:42PM

I gotta say that crystal turned out amazing! (n/t)

Timemiser 34 June 10, 2012 09:13PM

Cool Expedition, Ricky! Here is some info on your watch>>>> URL

The "HH" is the production date code. (Here is a link to the Timex Watch Forum and the Date Code Chart:
TIMEX QUARTZ DATE CODE CHART )

Your watch was produced in November 2000. This model was later "beefed up", with a WR of 100m and ultimately was approved by the Department of Defense for use by US military personnel in the field, complete with a GSA contract number. (Check this link: New Timex Military Approved Watch

Hope this helps, Ricky! Enjoy the "old boy."

EdH 55 June 10, 2012 07:41PM

Re: Hope this helps, Ricky!

Boy does it ever! Thumbs up!

Thank ye kindly Bro. Ed, I sure do appreciate it.

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EdH
Enjoy the "old boy."
Oh, I sure am!

Thanks again mate.

Cheers!

Ricky Lee 39 June 10, 2012 08:38PM

Re: It's a happy day, a new watch arrived Timex Expedition Indiglo model THH Watch or Accessory Review Jpeg Attachments
Agreed, it cleaned up very well. I have always had a thing for Timex Expeditions. They are tough, tough, watches. Good on ya, Bro Ricky! Thumbs up!

Here's mine:

Photo by Timemiser

Photo by Timemiser

Magnum 83 June 10, 2012 01:51PM

Re: They just keep on going, eh?
That they do. WIS Honeymoon

You've a couple of great examples of the breed there!
Thumbs up!

Cheers!

Ricky Lee 37 June 10, 2012 06:41PM

Re: They just keep on going, eh?
Thank you, sir!

A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. --Sir Winston Churchill

Magnum 34 June 10, 2012 07:44PM

It cleaned up very nicely, I like the case shape on that one.Thumbs up! (n/t)

Paul J Costa 30 June 10, 2012 12:41PM

Maybe a bit too much WABI, to now, just RIGHT! Cheers! Great job Ricky! (n/t)

Denuo 37 June 10, 2012 10:55AM

Great clean up and nice review! Well done, Ricky!! (n/t)

RR218 28 June 10, 2012 10:41AM

+1 Thumbs up! (n/t)

James T. Kirk© 38 June 10, 2012 03:34PM


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