Slow Watches Round 40mmvsTimex Expedition Capstone

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Slow Watches Round 40mm at true scale

Round 40mm

Timex Expedition Capstone at true scale

Expedition Capstone

Diameter

42.5mm

39mm

Thickness

8.3mm

lowest

10.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

n/a

$139

Movement

Ronda 515.24H

Quartz Analog

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
39mm
Thickness
8.25mm
10.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Low Lead Brass
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral Glass
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515.24H
Quartz Analog
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$139
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Slow Watches Round 40mm

Owners widely appreciate the Slow Watches Slow Round 40mm for its unique, logo-free 24-hour dial and single hand, which encourages a mindful approach to time and prompts many comments. Some owners find the concept helps them focus on the entire day and enjoy the novelty, while others note it offers only approximate timekeeping in 15-minute increments. The watch is seen as an accessible, fun addition to a collection rather than a primary timepiece. One owner wishes the strap was nicer and notes the 24-hour format requires adjustment. The Ronda 515.24H quartz movement and direct-to-consumer model contribute to its accessible price point. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Slow Watches Slow Round 40mm for its conceptual design and mindfulness-promoting approach to time.

Timex Expedition Capstone

The Timex Expedition Capstone is praised for its value, with one owner noting a price of $56 and another mentioning a 30% discount. Owners highlight its clear, crisp display showing day, full date, and time, along with easy-to-use, larger buttons and a flexible strap system. The 39mm case is described as fitting beautifully on smaller wrists and appearing well-proportioned on a 6.6-inch wrist, not feeling large. Some owners appreciate its IWC-inspired numerals and a sleek stainless steel case, with one calling it a keeper due to good lume. However, one owner is disappointed that its case is made of brass, a common characteristic of Timex watches, and another notes the lume fades quickly. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Timex Expedition Capstone highly for its value and clear, functional design.