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(More customer reviews)I've been looking for a backlit watch for a while. I previously relied only on my cell phone for time, but eventually I couldn't deny a watch is much more convenient. To further justify the purchase I looked for a durable water resistant watch that does more than just tell time, yet doesn't cost a fortune. This Timex T49686 fits the bill perfectly.
Pros:
* Digital compass. This is the extra feature that makes it more than just another watch.
* Simple, no nonsense styling and colors. It's relatively plain and it's all black (with a little bit of white/silver accents).
* Water resistant to 100m. While I don't plan to dive with it, I can certainly swim with it.
* At 41mm diameter, it's one of the smallest digital compass watches available, if not the smallest. I don't like unnecessarily huge watches.
* Standard 20mm band. If I don't like the band or it breaks, finding replacement is trivial.
* The back of the band is water resistant nubuck leather, so it's quite comfortable to wear.
* Very reasonable price. Fifty bucks is good value considering all the features.
Cons:
* The fabric (outer) side of the band can be made from better material. I got loose threads around the buckle hole after only a week of use. Fortunately I can burn and seal them off with a lighter.
Other thoughts: The watch has been functioning flawlessly for me. I don't see it resetting itself even after many button pushes.
Update:
The compass works, but it's not the most accurate instrument out there. Even the manual says that the accuracy is +/- 10 degrees. I found that it's also extra prone to interference. If all you need is general direction than this will do fine, but if you want precision then get a serious dedicated compass.
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Showcasing an exciting digital compass function, the Timex Men's Digital Compass Canvas Strap Expedition Watch contains everything needed to explore the great outdoors. Constructed with a lightweight resin case, the watch includes a resin bezel with compass markings and a black canvas wristband secured with an adjustable buckle clasp. A strong acrylic window shields the digital-green dial, which displays the time as well as digital compass markings in the top left and top right corners. The watch also includes four function buttons that control the mode, stop/reset, heading, and start/split features. Built with an Indiglo night-light option, 100-hour chronograph with lap and split options, 99 minute countdown timer, and daily alarm, this all-in-one timepiece is water resistant to 330 feet (100 M). It is powered by quartz movement.
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