The Timex Men's T499209J Expedition Full Size Camper Black Watch is a great example of a cool, casual timepiece packed with style. Featuring a black analog multifunction dial, date display and a black resin band, this watch is a must-have for your collection. Timex Group B.V. is one of the best-known American watch companies. Timex's U.S. headquarters are located in Middlebury Connecticut and it has substantial operations in China, the Philippines and India and full scale sales companies in Canada, the UK, France and Mexico.The company began in 1854 as Waterbury Clock in Connecticut's Naugatuck Valley, known during the nineteenth century as the "Switzerland of America." Sister company Waterbury Watch manufactured the first inexpensive mechanical pocket watch in 1880. During World War I, Waterbury began making wristwatches, which had only just become popular, and in 1933 it made history by creating the first Mickey Mouse clock under license from Walt Disney, with Mickey's hands pointing the time.During World War II, Waterbury renamed itself U.S. Time Company. In 1950 the company introduced a wristwatch called the Timex. Over the next three decades, Timex was sold through a series of advertisements which emphasized its durability by putting the watch through "torture tests," such as falling over the Grand Coulee Dam or being strapped to the propeller of an outboard motor, with the slogan "It takes a licking and keeps on ticking." With the help of former Olympic broadcaster, spokesman John Cameron Swayze, sales took off. The company later became Timex Corporation, then Timex Group and, to date, has sold over one billion watches.The company has remained very competitive and the Timex brand continues its dominance through present day. Its primary market remains the United States and Canada, although the Timex brand is sold worldwide due to its ability to capitalize on its strong brand image and reputation for quality.One of the most successful and important features available on many Timex watches is the Indiglo backlight system. Indiglo is a brand name of Indiglo Corporation, solely owned by Timex for licensing purposes. Timex electroluminescent lamps, branded Indiglo, were introduced in 1992 in the Ironman watch line. They were an immediate success. The Indiglo lamp uniformly lights the surface of the Timex’s watch dials in a manner that makes the dial read very easily in many different light settings. In some newer watches the Indiglo backlight only lights up the numbers, rather than the entire LCD display, which is achieved by means of a specialized film that inverts the LCD transmissivity.Today, Timex Group products are manufactured in the Far East and in Switzerland often based on technology that continues to be developed in the United States and in Germany. With a large and varied line of watches, Timex has the style for everyone. From the locker room to the board room, there is a great Timex style time-piece for you.
G**T
Great watch! Affordable, durable!
Looks great and is light on the wrist. I bought this watch specifically for a trip to the caribbean for vacation. We were in a different timezone and I wanted something water resistant I could wear on the beach and in the ocean. That trip was 6 months ago and this has become my everyday around the house watch. I even wear it to sleep (often I remove my watches before bedtime) In terms of weight it;s not much different than a wearable tracker. I paid less than $25. Unless the band breaks it may never leave my wrists unless I'm getting dressed for a formal event.
K**N
Great watch, but the ticking is loud.
Pros:-Great looking watch.-Indiglo works very well.-East to set-Easy to read.-Timex durabilityCons:-Loud ticking. No, seriously. This thing is pretty loud. Handy if you need a reminder of the immutable march of time, but annoying for an afternoon nap.Conclusion: Probably the best $20 analog watch
D**5
Simple, clean and functional.
This is exactly what I wanted in a watch. It looks great on my wrist, is clean and simple, and has stood up to several knocks on doorframes and desks. For the money, I couldn't ask for more. Like several other reviewers, I went ahead and purchased a different wristband - the rubber on the stock band is rather stiff for my liking. The watch is a bit on the big side, but not overmuch. I'd say it's masculine without looking like it's trying to hard. It's a great overall watch and has been my main go-to for work since it arrived.
V**Z
Bummer
Great looking watch but I have noticed that it doesn't change the date. Its a great price, maybe.
C**I
Broke in 6 months
3/19/13: This watch is a bit bigger, heavier, and "blingier" than the timex expedition it replaces. The band is thick rubber and not very comfortable.Update 9/28/13: The little knob to change date and time just pulled out of the watch, 6 months after purchase. I am wondering whether it is worth the hassle of warranty where I have to enclose a check of $8 + pay my own postage. I think I'll just switch to another brand.
C**O
loving it
great price, fast shipping!! Not much bad you can say about these Timex watches. They are durable and inexpensive with a decent amount of looks. I kind of prefer a silicon band since they are very soft and pliable, but the plastic band does the job. I may switch it out with a black nylon/poly band or silicon.
A**R
Great watch.
I also have a Timex Men's T2N694 Sport Collection watch, which unfortunately broke. I am very happy about the T49920 Expedition Camper as a replacement. It has a similar look and size, but a lot lighter and more associated features.
M**V
Nice looking durable watch
Exactly what I expected. I wanted a simple, tough analog watch with indiglo and without all the extra options I'll never use and that's exactly what this is. I have no initial concerns about durability. As others have mentioned, the band is a stiff plastic/rubber and I will be looking to replace it. Overall, it looks classier than I expected and can get by wearing it with slacks and a button up shirt for work. That's a nice bonus because I bought it as a outdoor watch for camping, 4-wheeling, etc.
R**I
Rodrigo
No me gusto pensé que era de mejor material. Esta muy sencillo. Creo deberían dar más detalles del artículo .
M**S
Buy of the year!
Got this for £8.40 delivered during a sale a few months back, and it's got to be my buy of the year as it keeps accurate time, and it looks quite good. I love a bargain and this is certainly one! Even at £30 it's well worth the cash.
C**Y
Montre très prztique
Super montre. Bon rapport qualité prix. Design moderne. Se lit très bien dans la nuit, très pratique pour se déplacer dans le noir.
C**N
Bel prodotto!!!
Orologio economico ma tuttavia di ottima fattura e qualità. Ancora più interessante una volta visto da vicino. Funzionale e perfetto per un utilizzo nel tempo libero e nello sport. Molto soddisfatto.
E**.
Timex Herren-Armbanduhr XL Full Camper Analog Resin T49920
Guten Tag,Diese Uhr fand ich interessant, weil sie schlicht und cool ist und einen militärischen Touch hat. Für den Preis habe ich mir eine stabile, gut verarbeitete und langlebige Uhr erhofft.Nach etwas mehr als den erwarteten Tagen kam die Uhr dann endlich an. Schön verpackt in Geschenkbox und auf einem kleinen Kissen.Uhr richtig gestellt und schon gings los. Die Uhr ist nicht zu schwer und das Resin-Armband ist auf der Innenseite perforiert und somit auch schweißfrei und komfortabel zu tragen. Die Uhrbeleuchtung ist sehr gut und auch bei Nacht fantastisch abzulesen, da neben dem Ziffernblatt auch die Zeiger leuchten.Bis jetzt erfüllt sie alle meine Erwartungen, aber ich hab die Uhr auch noch nicht allzu lange.Das einzig Negative, was ich bis jetzt feststellen konnte, ist die Datumsanzeige, die nicht so leicht zu justieren ist.Insgesamt aber trotzdem 5 Sterne!
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