“The menu is easy to learn, and the altimeter was consistently close to known landmarks. And thanks to a graph that tracks 36-hours of barometrics pressure, one tester was able to predict—and avoid—and afternoon storm”
- Backpacker (November 2009)
“The Timex Expedition WS4 was developed and field tested by world-renowned mountaineer Conrad Anker. You, like me, probably will never take this watch to the same places Mr. Anker did, so don't be intimated, you can still benefit from all the features as casual outdoor recreationalist.”
- NationalOutdoors.net (August 2009)
“There are a lot of functions here and it does sound like a complicated watch. However, I found the WS4 to be simple to use and easy to understand. I think having all of these features is something that truly makes the watch shine and contributes to how well it’s designed. All I had to do is calibrate the watch once in the morning and forget about adjusting it the rest of the day.”
- Brad Jerger, Daily Hiker (August 26, 2009)
“Yes, [Timex is] pumping out Ironman watches at probably rate of one per second, but they have the coolest new watch hitting the market… It’s chunky. It’s bright. It’s bling. It’s data-rich. It’s different than anything else they’ve ever offered.”
- Triathlete.com (June 2009)
“This beefy wristwatch offers more data at a glance than any other watch on the market, making the WS4 a useful tool for high-altitude adventures…It performed well on multiple ski and snowshoe excursions around Mount Rainer and Mount Baker.”
– Dan A. Nelson, The Seattle Times (June 29, 2009)
“You might have a watch that tells the time, the date, and maybe even the phases of the moon. But can your watch tell you the temperature and the weather report in your area for the next 12 to 24 hours? It can if it’s this Timex…an ultrarugged survival minicomputer that straps to your wrist.”
- NYTimes.com (June 11, 2009)
“While most watches force you to toggle through modes to view altitude, temperature, and compass measurements, the Timex Expedition WS4 presents all this info on a wide-screen display. Because seriously, there’s nothing worse than being trampled to death by an angry moose while waiting for the barometric pressure to pop up.”
- Maxim (May 2009)
“Reading up on the specs for this watch reminds us of the first time we saw the matrix – the technology here is crazy…. It’s virtually indestructible, extremely precise, and the next-gen timepiece for serious outdoor enthusiast.”
- Urban Climber Gear Guide (April 2009)
“The WS4 is designed to perform under extreme conditions and help navigate any terrain...”
- Dong Ngo, CNET News
“Bottom Line: One of the coolest outdoor watches to come out of Timex in years.”
- John Biggs, CrunchGear
“Timex has always had a thing for pumping out wristwatches that cater to argonauts, and it’s doing so yet again with the totally bodacious Expedition WS4.”
- Darren Murph, Engadget
“The new Timex Expedition WS4 is a lot of watch: altimeter, barometer, thermometer, chronograph, alarm and compass.”
- Joel Johnson, Boing Boing Gadgets
“The best thing about this watch is that it showed the weather and altitude very clearly and accurately. I used this watch on the peaks around my home in Phortse Nepal at 17,000 feet and it was extremely accurate.”
- Passang Tenzing Sherpa, Nepal, Everest Guide & Climbing Instructor
"The WS4 is an integral part of my expedition kit. It is a highly accurate instrument that provides key information for high altitude climbing. When making decisions regarding weather on our recent attempt to climb Meru peak we checked the WS4 on a regular basis.“
- Conrad Anker, USA, Alpinist
“For basic navigation, which is all one needs amid sharp peaks and limiting terrains, the WS4’s compass proved perfect.”
- Kevin Thaw, UK, North Face Climbing Ambassador
