Timex Gives Its Classic Affordable Field Watch a Tactical, Milspec Makeover

The affordable watchmaker taps a respected EDC brand from Japan for a military-coded take on the Expedition.

Black Timex wristwatch with white numerals and red second hand on a black fabric strap with red stitching.

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Timex’s ties to the military go back decades, when the brand joined the likes of Hamilton in producing small, cheap, general-purpose field watches under the US specification MIL-W-46374B.

Today, most people simply refer to that timepiece as the Camper, which now leads a double life as a sleeper Hollywood watch:

MacGyver famously wore one, and so, too, did Josh Brolin’s character in No Country for Old Men.

But it’s far from the only Timex with military pedigree, at least as far as Briefing is concerned.

Black Timex wristwatch with white numerals, red second hand, and black fabric strap with red stitching. — The Timex x Briefing Expedition Field Watch gets its design cues from the cockpits of military aircrafts. - Credit: Briefing

Black Timex field watch with white numerals and red second hand in a black foam-lined metal box with an extra black strap. — The watch comes packages in a limited-edition storage case. - Credit: Briefing

The cult Japanese brand known for incorporating military-grade materials into everyday bags teams up with Timex for a tactical take on the 36mm Expedition, powered by a solar quartz movement with a four-month power reserve.

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Custom hour and minute hands reference aircraft cockpit instruments, while the bead-blasted stainless steel case kills glare for a subdued finish that underscores its utilitarian ethos.

Close-up of a black Timex wristwatch with white numerals, red second hand, and black strap with red stitching. — Custom hour and minute hands distinguish this watch from the standard Exhibition. - Credit: Briefing

Close-up of the black stainless steel back of a Timex for Breitling solar-powered field watch with engraved text. — The caseback features cobranding details. - Credit: Briefing

The Timex x Briefing Expedition Field Watch also comes with two straps: a simple black NATO and another fashioned out ballistic nylon with leather accents and red trim.

Black woven nylon watch strap with black metal buckle on a white background. — The watch comes with two straps, including a simple one fashioned out of black nylon. - Credit: Briefing

Close-up of a black Timex buckle on a textured black fabric strap with red stitching. — A sand-blasted finish creates a matte finish on both the case and hardware. - Credit: Briefing

Availability and pricing

Available now via Briefing’s website, the Timex x Briefing Expedition Field Watch costs $385.

It arrives with a cobranded caseback and unique storage box. At the time of writing, the product page reads “low stock.”

Black Timex wristwatch with red second hand and black fabric strap with red stitching on white background.

Timex x Briefing Expedition Field Watch

$385 at Briefing

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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