Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 3 reviews.

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Does this model have a vibrating alarm? with additional sound? Does any other model have this functionality?

Hello Ramon! Thank you so much for reaching out with your question. The Timex Expedition Ridge Solar 49mm Silicone Strap Watch does not feature a vibrating alarm; instead, it comes with three daily alarms and an optional hourly chime, which are sound-based alerts. If you’d like to explore more digital watch options that may suit your needs, you can check our available collection here: https://timex.eu/collections/mens-digital-watches?filter.v.availability=1&sort_by=manual. I truly appreciate your enthusiasm, and I hope this helps you find the perfect watch!

I would like to confirm if this model comes equipped with a battery or if it operates exclusively via solar charging. Currently, the watch shows no signs of functioning: the screen is completely black, no lights come on, and no information is displayed, even after exposure to light. Therefore, I would appreciate your help in understanding if this behavior is normal, if there is any initial activation procedure, or if it might be a malfunction. I await your guidance.

Hello Yasmin! Yes, the Expedition® Ridge Solar 49mm Silicone Strap Watch comes equipped with a solar rechargeable battery. It’s designed to store energy from light—whether sunlight or artificial light—so you don’t need to replace it like a regular quartz battery. If your watch display is completely black even after extended exposure to light, that isn’t normal behavior. To activate, place the watch under direct sunlight for 8–10 hours to give it a strong initial charge. If it still doesn’t respond, the rechargeable cell or movement may need professional servicing. In that case, we recommend bringing it to a Timex authorized service center, which you can easily locate by searching “Timex service center near me”. This way, you’ll know whether it simply needs a stronger initial charge or professional servicing.

Hello, I don’t know how to turn it on

Hi Yasmin! Adjusting watch settings can be a bit tricky sometimes. Let's get it set up right. Here's the guide: https://timex.eu/cdn/shop/files/11R-094000-01.pdf?v=10372960275676944358

Hi, I bought of these watches and after 2 days in the bright sun it still shows the battery as nearly empty. I contacted the seller and they replaced it but the 2nd one is doing the same. I tried direct sun and indirect sun in case the heat was the problem. I can't believe both watches are broken but there's nothing in the manual about having to do anything to make the solar function. Is there any reason you can think that the solar battery would be showing constantly as very low?

Hi Robert! Thanks so much for reaching out, and I really appreciate the time you took to share your experience. I can understand how disappointing it must be to see the same issue with two different watches, especially after trying both direct and indirect sunlight. While solar-powered Timex watches are designed to recharge through light exposure, it can take several hours—or even days—of consistent sunlight to reach a full charge, particularly if the watch was stored for a long period before use. That said, if the battery continues to show as low despite proper charging, it may indicate a deeper issue with the rechargeable cell or the charging indicator itself. Since the watch wasn’t purchased directly from Timex or an authorized retailer, it unfortunately wouldn’t be covered under our warranty. However, we’d still love to help guide you toward a solution. You might consider reaching out to the seller again or having a local watch technician inspect the battery and solar panel function. We want to make sure you can enjoy your watch as intended.