Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to EarthphasevsTimex Expedition Capstone Chronograph

Expedition Capstone Chronograph
TimexExpedition Capstone Chronograph

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

lug2lug doesn't sell watches. Buy links open the brand's or seller's own site. Some links are affiliate links: lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

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 Earthphase at true scale

MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase

Timex Expedition Capstone Chronograph at true scale

Expedition Capstone Chronograph

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

MSRP

$340

$179

lowest

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Bioceramic
Stainless Steel
Finish
Bioceramic
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Mineral
Dial Color
Gray
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$340
$179
Keep your wishlist and collection together in the appExplore the app

Reviews

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

Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase

The Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase is praised for its visually appealing combined earth and moon phase display and its novel patented earth phase complication, offering lighthearted astronomical fun. Owners note its cool factor and the ability to calibrate the moon and earth phase display via the Swatch website. The 42mm Bioceramic case is presented in gray with a grainy dial texture. Some owners find the stock strap to feel awful, while others praise an upgraded strap. One owner reported the 12-hour chronograph function only measures up to one hour, and the light gray case is described as looking plastic-y. The battery cover is considered atrocious and less watertight than Swatch's original design. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase highly for its unique earth phase complication and fun astronomical display.

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.