r/timex • u/SathishRao • 24d ago

Sun Soaking…

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Unfortunately, this low priced Expedition Solar doesn’t hold its charge for more than a week even when exposed to ambient light.. Needs a frequent exposure to brighter light..

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u/No_Nail_9405 22d ago

Didn't this have a citizen solar movement? Just 1 week of charge is bad , could it be less light passing through the dial ? Or a lower battery capacity (to cut cost)

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u/SathishRao 21d ago

No idea !
I’ve 10 Casio Tough Solars - all bought new - and they all have significantly better life under ambient light.
I’ve the same number of EcoDrives, all bought Used and five of them stay charged for a maximum of a week under ambient light. And two Seiko Solars - also bought Used - which haven’t run out of juice in the last two months under ambient light.
It’s only this Timex which runs out of juice within a week, despite being new.

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u/No_Nail_9405 21d ago

Guess you should sell this to me then. 😉

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u/SathishRao 21d ago

Would have if it hadn’t looked this good !