June 29, 2010
July 15, 2009
TIMEX EXPEDITION E COMPASS WATCHES. A SIMPLE REVIEW
Here’s what Timex have to say about their E Compass family of Epedition watches -
The Expedition E-Compass watches employ a sophisticated, miniaturised sensor that detects the earth’s magnetic field with a press of a button. Precise to within 10 degress the Expedition Electronic Compass watch allows the user to easily adjust for regional variation between magnetic and true north.
From the Timex Expedition range these E Compass quartz watches are robust in their build quality and are aimed at the outdoor wearer. The watch case itself is made from stainless steel or Titanium along with quality water resistant leather straps. The style is simple, solid and includes a static fluted bezel. The case back is polished stainless steel. Dimensions are # 42mm diameter excluding the crowns and buttons x 11mm deep.
Time is told by three hands, Hour, Minute and Seconds. The hour and minute hands are illuminous and show-up well in the dark. The second hand is a slim red design which help to give a sporty feel to the dial. The dial itself comes in a variety of attractive colours. 24 hour markers are also present. A quick-set date widow is at the 4 o’clock position. The glass cover is flush fitting to avoid scratches and scrapes.
The most important part of the E Compass range is its compass. The Electronic compass is accurate to within 10 degrees and includes a Declination Adjustment Scale. A
press of the compass button and the 4th Compass Hand points directly north. To save power the compass works for approx 15-20 seconds and then with an audible signal returns to its resting place at 12 o’clock. The 15-20 seconds is ample time to read North or to show the direction you wish to go in or are coming from. The lower crown on the watch case revolves the inner compass marked ring, which means once you point the N (North) marker to the compass point all directions are identified without you having to move round pointing your arm and wrist to North. Although the compass is Electronic and not Mechanical its still important to use the watch fairly level to get an accurate readout. During the compass operation the second hand moves at 2 second intervals which appears to send most of the available power to the compass mode without stopping the second hand all together.
The Timex Expedition E Compass range of watches have the added bonus of being 100m water resistant and include the Indiglo Night Lite. The Timex Indiglo Night Lite is reviewed in this blog site and is activated by a press of the main watch crown which saves the need to have a futher button. The Indiglo Night Lite illuminates the whole dial and works very well. The watch is finished off with a quality padded and stitched water resistant leather strap and matching steel buckle. The strap appears robust enough to cope outdoors but offer the wearer real comfort.
Overall, the Timex Epedition E Compass range of watches offer fantastic value for money particularly considering the standard of the electronic compass fitted and the general build quality. MyWatchShop.co.uk has no hesitation in recommending the E Compass range.
July 12, 2009
April 12, 2009
MyWatchShop.co.uk becomes a Timex Authorised Dealer!
MyWatchShop.co.uk is pleased to announce that they have joined forces with Timex Watch Co, one of the largest watch manufacturers in the world. As from May 2009 MyWatchShop.co.uk will become an official Authorised Dealer for Timex watches offering all the facilities of the High Street Jeweller but at more competative prices.
Initially, Ironman Triathlon, Expedition and Ladies dress watches will be the main focus with other models arriving later in the year.
MyWatchShop.co.uk is looking forward to to working with Timex to provide more options for customers past, present and future.
March 12, 2009
Seiko Pilot Aviator chronograph alarm watch sna027p1. A review.
I haven’t been able to find a review of the superb Seiko Pilot Aviator Chronograph Alarm sna027p1 watch which comes as a real surprise!
If you want a watch which is robust enough to tackle most outdoor persuits, swim and snorkel in and go out for the evening whilst wearing then this model must be of interest to you.
Military styling is the theme here with an easy read dial and Seiko’s infamous Lumibrite (luminous) hands and hour markers. There are no flash polished surfaces except for the secure screw down case back. The military theme continues with the quality medium thickness green strap.
The watch case is manufactured in matt stainless steel and has a diameter of 38mm excluding the crown and buttons. The sna027p1 has the well respected and relaible Japanese built 7t62 quartz alarm chronograph movement in place. This is a movement that has served Seiko extremely well being accurate and reliable under all situations. The chronograph stopwatch mode is indicated by the large arrow head hand which shows seconds whilst the sub dial at 12 o’clock position indicate the minutes elapsed. The sub dial located at 9 o’clock shows the seconds of ordinary time and the sub dial at 6 o’clock is used to set the alarm time. This dial can also be used as a second time zone indicator. The chronograph pushers (buttons) match the watch case and have an interesting detail of being capped rather than smooth to the end which adds to the feeling of quality and increases the look of being a military timepiece. The crown itself is semi-protected with the case shoulders.
The Seiko Pilot Aviator Chronograph Alarm sna027p1 is water resistant to 20 bar (200m) which makes it capable of being worn in most aquatic situations except for scuba (aqualung) diving. The crown is screw down type which needs to be kept screwed down tight but not over tight, to avoid water ingress. The case back is also the required screw down variety
The dial itself is of a subtle military green colour which appears to reduce unwanted reflections. The Lumibrite hands and hour markers are easily visible in the dark including the chronograph arrow head second hand. Seiko’s Lumibrite (luminous) paint has become one of the Industries leaders and is doesn’t look as though any other manufacturer has been able to match it as yet. There is a quick-set date window at 3 o’clock. The dial is covered by Seiko’s Hardlex scratch resistant crystal which again is industry leader and is lightly curved to follow the contours of the watch case.
The sna027p1 is finished off with a military green material strap. It appears to be very well made without being too obtrusive. All reports point to the strap being comfortable and reliable with the added security of a matching stainless steel buckle, strenghend pin holes and a single large strap keep.
Overall, the Seiko Pilot Aviator Chronograph Alarm sna027p1 is an attractive practical timepiece which offers many benefits having an alarm, chronograph stopwatch, being 200m water resitant and all coming together in a matt stainless steel case. The watch simply looks and feels right, being well balanced and attractive it offers superb value and is a quality watch which continues to be undervalued.
Here at MyWatchShop.co.uk we are more than happy to recommend the Seiko sna027p1.
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