Timex’s Affordable Field Watch Gets Its Sleekest, Sportiest Edition Yet

The Expedition is a longtime staple of the brand’s catalog, but it has never looked better than this.

Timex Expedition watch face with glowing green numerals and hands showing 10:10:37.

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By Sean Tirman

Published October 24, 2025

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Updated October 24, 2025

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Timex’s Expedition field watch has long been a staple of the brand’s catalog. While not quite as stylish as the Q Timex series, it remains an exceptionally affordable, hardworking, military-inspired timepiece.

That said, the newest addition to the lineup looks like it might shift the balance a bit. The Timex Expedition Capstone still bears the hallmarks of the lineup, but in a much sleeker, sportier package than ever before.

Black Timex Expedition watch with luminescent green numerals and hands on a textured black rubber strap. — The Capstone introduces a new 39-millimeter brushed case to the Expedition lineup.

Just in case

There are a few new elements introduced by this new Expedition Capstone field watch. The first of them is its case. For the first time, this watch introduces a 39-millimeter case to the Expedition lineup.

But it’s not just the size that sets this case apart. It also has a gunmetal colorway and a brushed finish, adding some texture, character and sleekness to the lineup.

Timex Expedition watch with black dial, white numerals, brushed metal case, and green strap. — The dial features vibrant lume on the indices and hands, and there’s a date window at the 3 o’clock position.

Despite the changes, this watch still bears the classic hallmarks of field watches, including Timex’s most classic takes on the Expedition. For instance, it lacks a bezel, keeping it minimalist and straightforward.

It also sports large dial indices and vibrant lume on the hour markers and hands, and boasts a handy date window at the 3 o’clock position for a little extra utility.

Side view of a black watch case with a dark green silicone strap and black buckle on a green background. — With a 10-millimeter depth, the case is surprisingly compact in more ways than one.

Right on time

The case isn’t the only thing the Expedition Capstone has going for it. This watch also introduces a new strap style.

Available in two colorways — black and green — it’s a soft, flexible silicone strap with a standard clasp. That makes it highly wearable, durable, weather-resistant and more.

Green textured silicone watch strap with black buckle and stainless steel back case of Timex watch. — The silicone strap is soft, flexible and adds a bit of sportiness to this outdoor-inspired watch.

The strap also features quick-release spring bars, so you can swap out the strap in seconds flat without the need for any tools.

The 39-millimeter case with its mineral crystal is also only 10 millimeters deep, helping keep the watch pretty compact. Inside, it sports Timex’s signature Quartz Analog movement, which is both highly accurate and affordable.

Timex Expedition watch with black dial, silver case, and green ribbed silicone strap on dark rocks. — While the case remains the same in both versions, the strap is available in black or green.

Now available

The Timex Expedition Capstone is now available on the brand’s site for just $129. However, it looks like the all-black version is already sold out. That said, the green is still available, and you can sign up for restock notifications if you’re dead-set on all-black.

Black Timex Expedition watch with white numerals and hands, green textured silicone strap, and date display.

Timex Expedition Capstone

Specs

Case Size	39mm
Movement	Quartz Analog
Water Resistance	50m

$129 at Timex

About the Author: Sean Tirman is an associate editor at Gear Patrol who specializes in EDC, cannabis and outdoor gear.

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