Got a relatively cheap Expedition watch a year ago to replace the usual inexpensive Seiko self winding watches (which tend to lose time after a while). Been fine, although the strap was rubbish and needed to be replaced. My kids seem to think the 'Indigo' feature is cool as well...!
Frankly, if your in the great outdoors, there is no point spending a lot on something which is probably going to take a lot of knocks, but there is no point buying rubbish.