Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to MercuryvsTimex Expedition Capstone Chronograph

Expedition Capstone Chronograph
TimexExpedition Capstone Chronograph

Ref. expedition-capstone-chronograph-41mm-silicone-strap-watch-tw2y61100·MSRP $179

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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.

Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury at true scale

MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury

Timex Expedition Capstone Chronograph at true scale

Expedition Capstone Chronograph

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.3mm

lowest

50mm

Thickness

13.3mm

n/a

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

MSRP

$300

$179

lowest

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.25mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
50mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Bioceramic
Stainless Steel
Finish
Deep gray Bioceramic
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Bio-sourced material
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
n/a
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$179
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Reviews

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Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury

Owners widely praise the Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury for its appealing space history theme and lightweight feel, with one owner specifically enjoying its gray strap. However, some owners express disappointment with the build quality relative to the retail price, with one noting tempered expectations are necessary for a Swatch product. Concerns have also been raised about the watch feeling too large with insufficient visual contrast, and the materials being described as "icky" by one owner, who also found the strap quality to be poor despite liking its appearance. Overall, owners rate the Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury positively for its thematic appeal and light wearability, tempered by significant concerns regarding its perceived build quality for the price.

Timex Expedition Capstone Chronograph

The Timex Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch is seen as a decent daily field watch, with owners appreciating its gorgeous look and matte finish, though some note the case design makes it wear larger. The silicone strap is considered mediocre but durable, with many owners opting to replace it with leather or other materials to elevate the watch's look and wearability. One owner reported the watch arrived with a dead battery. The stainless steel case is water-resistant to 50 meters. Overall, owners rate the Timex Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch highly for its aesthetic appeal and value as an everyday tool watch.

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