Casio Men's PAG80T-7V Pathfinder Altimeter/Barometer/ Digital Compass Solar Digital Watch Review

This was purchased as a gift for a good friend.We both prefer fairly sizable timepieces, so its size had no bearing on our selection.This was intended, by me, as more of a high end "gimmick gift", rather than to be used to scale Mount Everest. However, we have found numerous and legitimate uses for this type of product. I own a Suunto "Observer", priced about $100 more, and can find no overt differences between the two.As a matter of fact, the edge may go to Casio because of the solar power.Both require that you remove them from your wrist for 10 minutes to get an accurate outdoor temperature reading.This seemed to be one of the common complaints about this device.That same very phenomenon is also clearly stated in a Suunto manual, Suunto considered to be much higher end and definitely more expensive.The Suunto and Casio manual also clearly states that the device is not to be used for flying, parachuting, or other potentially life-threatening situations that require extreme precision.We have found that both the Casio and Suunto are quite impressive, and in an emergency could possibly, repeat possibly, be used for the above activities (flying, would require an unpressurized cabin).It will certainly be an asset for the day hiker.I have seen a Suunto model on the wrist of a climber who had climbed Mount Everest (magazine picture).Is it worth the price?I think that all depends on what you want it for.We use these instruments for outdoor photography. Having an extremely accurate compass on your wrist really helps when estimating the position of the sun, the time, and other ancillary functions complete the package.I have found my Suunto, and my friend his Casio (this model), to be well worth the investment.

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Product Description:
Perfect for rugged adventurers and weekend warriors, the solar-powered Casio Pathfinder men's titanium sport watch is loaded with a digital compass and altimeter/barometer/thermometer--perfect for both mountain trekking and cave spelunking. The durable round watch case (measuring 52mm/2.04 inches wide) and bracelet are made of titanium, which is nearly 50 percent lighter than steel, but 30 percent stronger. It's also particularly resistant to salt water corrosion, as well as hypo-allergenic--perfect for those with metal allergies.
The altimeter offers 5-meter measurements from -700 to 10,000 meters, and it can store altitude, month, date and time data, provide tendency and differential graphs, track cumulative ascent/descent, and sound an alarm when you reach a specified altitude. The watch also has a digital compass with 16 points of measurement displayed on the dial face. Other environmental and timekeeping features include:

Barometer with atmospheric pressure tendency/differential graphics
Thermometer
World Time: 29 times zones (30 cities), city code display, daylight saving on/off
5 daily alarms
1/100 second stopwatch with 10-hour capacity and elapsed/split time modes and 1st-2nd place times
Countdown timer with 60-minute range
Auto Calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099)

This watch also features a ±15-second accuracy per month, Afterglow backlighting, and water resistance to 100 meters (330 feet)--offering protection from accidental splashes as well suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and light recreational diving. This solar-powered watch has a battery life of up to 6 months on a full charge (without further exposure to light).

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