Casio Pathfinder Solar Atomic Watch #PAW500T-7V Review

Just received the PAW-500T. It is a nice watch, cheapest on web from Amazon.

Initial thoughts:

This is a regular size watch, i am used to wearing bigger watches, so the smaller size was somewhat of a surprise. (I expected it to be smaller, but not by this much...)

The band and case color is "titanium", which is somewhat darker than silver. Also, the metal is not polished, so it is not shiny either. So if you are looking for a watch that has a more reserved look, this is it.

Also, in spite of being a member of the new "slim" line, the watch still seems relatively tall, due partly to the smaller diameter. I have a feeling that this watch was designed with women in mind (who like outdoors, nevertheless) - even the somewhat narrow band is specified as "womens-standard".

Other impressions:

- It might be not really thin, but it is surprisingly light weight. That is a plus. (Case and band are BOTH made of titanium.)
- It measures temperature as well (which is also a plus).
- The big sensor on the side looks somewhat silly.
- "Multi band 5" makes it a real globetrotter watch...

Men looking for something more substantial should buy the PAW-1300T instead (another "slim" Patfinder for 2009).

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Product Description:
The Casio Pathfinder Atomic Solar Watch #PAW500-7V is a trim, rugged watch designed to meet the needs of serious outdoor athletes. With twin sensor data, reliable altimeter and barometer readings, a world clock, and five daily alarms, this watch is ready to take on any adventure. Tough Solar power keeps it running, while Multi-Band Atomic Timepkeeping uses calibration radio signals ensure the time display is accurate. A durable, 38-millimeter case, a titanium band, and a unique titanium bezel with textured accents compliment the detailed digital display and keep this timepiece looking cool. This watch is water resistant to 330 feet and is backed by a one-year manufacturer warranty.



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Casio Men's PAG50-1V Pathfinder Solar Altimeter/Barometer/ Digital Compass Triple Sensor Watch Review

Let me start out by saying this: I am a hopeless watch collector.The bigger the size and the more nifty options they offer the better.I am also VERY partial to Casio products specifically because of my past history owning many models and their incredible durability.
With that said, I have been (as of late, anyway) collecting Altimeter/Barometer/Digital-Compass watches, mostly from the VERY well made Suunto Observer, X-Lander, X6HR and the really BIG GPS Suunto X9, along with the HighGear Axis and Summit models and when I discovered Casio manufactured a model that also offers several of the same options, I knew I had to have it.I wanted the Titanium model, and almost wish I had spent the extra $ (which really wasn't that much extra, by the way) but the rubber strap version is still great and quite durable.
Initial reaction was a VERY NICE looking instrument.I am particularly happy that Casio went with a mineral crystal lens rather than something cheaper.It IS large (but still smaller than my X-Lander and virtually tiny compared to the Suunto X9) but is surprisingly lightweight and comfortable on my wrist.I own 2 other Casio Solar powered watches so picking up a 3rd watch that I can enjoy without worrying about battery replacement was a very nice plus.
It wasn't until I sat down to calibrate the watch that I decided this would be a 4-star review instead of 5.As I mentioned before, owning several other Altimeter/Barometer/Digital-Compass watches, I was rather familiar with how to do this, and maybe it was ignorance, but I stupidly thought that this particular model would be calibrated in much the same way...NOT SO.Both Suunto and HighGear make it so simple a totally in-experienced person can calibrate the compass and the altimeter with ease.With the Casio Pathfinder (at least with this particular model) you need a separate compass in order to correctly set the internal digital-compass which is ridiculously complicated when compared with the other watches I mentioned.One item I DID like was how you can adjust the temperature reading to compensate for your own body heat, which affects pretty much every watch I am familiar with that has this feature.
One other small item that bugged me was the day, month and year feature at the bottom of the screen being backwards -- at least for us Americans who are used to Day/Month/Year rather than Year/Month/Day.It can throw you a bit -- until you get used to it.
The Barometer graph is useful when keeping track of weather trends (although the HighGear Axis & Summit will go one step further and give you an actual weather icon predicting the next day's weather, whether cloudy, sunny or rainy it shows up right on the screen.So even if you don't fully understand how to read Barometric trend, the watch does it for you -- really slick) and when I compared it with my other watches, I noticed it seemed to be right on the money each time.
The Digital Compass, while a pain in the arse calibrate is easily the coolest looking.Casio has virtually perfected how to project a slightly see-thru LCD image above the regular watch image which gives you all the necessary functions of a normal compass.I give Casio HIGH marks just for how good it looks.LOW marks for how difficult it was to calibrate, and I imagine I may have to do some additional adjusting as I put it to actual use.
The Altimeter, as with ALL watches like this is totally at the mercy of the weather.As weather patterns abruptly change, so too can the altitude reading.I understand Nike has an Altimeter watch which compensates for this and gives extremely accurate readings, but I'll wait to comment on that until after I get one (which I probably will sooner or later).This is only slightly annoying for someone like me who uses my altimeter only sparingly, I can see this could be a HUGE problem for the average Hiker or Mountain Climber, or worse yet, Base Jumper.But since this seems to affect pretty much ALL Altimeter watches in the same way, I suppose the problem is moot for me, but not necessarily for YOU.
As with pretty much everything you purchase, doing your homework will ensure you will not waste your money on something you don't need, or worrying about purchasing something with a bad track record.I would imagine I fall somewhere in the middle.Other than the calibration pain, I feel this is a nice electronic gadget which I will no doubt enjoy for years to come.

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Product Description:
Set a course for adventure every day you wear this solar-powered Casio Pathfinder Triple Sensor men's digital watch (model PAG50-1V), which includes a built-in digital compass, altimeter, barometer, and thermometer. The digital compass displays 16 directions and has a 5-set memory capacity that captures direction, month, date, and measurements time data. The altimeter measures up to 32,800 feet (10,000 meters) in 20-foot (5-meter) increments, and it can store 50 sets of altitude memory with date and temperature. It also provides a target altitude alarm and graphing capability for target and altitude tendency.
This large, round watch features a silver resin case that's accented with large black buttons. Because it's solar-powered--charging in either sunlight or indoor light--you'll never have to deal with changing the battery. Light enters the watch through the sapphire crystal and dial, and hits a solar cell beneath the dial. Current is created and stored in the battery.
The duplex LCD provides two liquid crystal panels, enabling you to select from among different display patterns. It offers a 1/100-second stopwatch with a 60-minute measuring capacity and elapsed time, split time, and 1st/2nd place time modes. It also includes a daily alarm, optional hourly time signal, and 12/24-hour formats. Other features include a comfortable resin strap, scratch-resistant mineral crystal, AfterGlow LED electro-luminescent backlight, and water resistance to 100 meters (330 feet).

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Casio Men's PAW500-1V Pathfinder Solar Atomic Watch Review

I have had this watch for about two months now, and am quite happy with it. Compared to my old watch (a very cheap Casio) it is much better.
There are several points, specifically, that attracted me to this watch:

1. Its overall durability.The strap, for instance, instead of connecting directly to the body, connects to a little hinge that prevents it from being broken off(the way it did on my old watch).
2. Multiple alarms (5, to be exact).Very useful for when you need to store several times.
3. 24 hour count-down timer.Useful for all sorts of little things.
4. Solar power and auto-synchronization.No more batteries to worry about (although people in more northerly latitudes will probably have to give it an occaisional boost with indoor lighting), and you know that it's never far off from the correct time(according to the product specs, it's accurate to about a half second per day, so even if you can't synchronize every night, it's no big deal).I haven't had too much trouble with getting it to synchronize each night, either.As long as it points towards a window, it seems to be fine.
5. The barometer, altimeter, and thermometer are nice extras, although I don't rely too much on what they say.You can calibrate them to be more exact, but I haven't really felt a need to do so.The barameter readout of the pressure over the last few hours is handy, as it can inform you of a low pressure system moving in.

Overall, I found this watch to be just what I expected, a sturdy watch with enough extra functions (stopwatch, timer, alarms, etc) to be useful, without becoming so complicated you need a degree to use it.Its size is a good fit for my medium-sized wrist, and is relatively unobtrusive.Congrats to Casio for making a such a great product.

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The Casio Pathfinder Atomic Solar Watch #PAW500-1V is a trim, rugged watch designed to meet the needs of serious outdoor athletes. With twin sensor data, reliable altimeter and barometer readings, a world clock, and five daily alarms, this watch is ready to take on any adventure. Tough Solar power keeps it running, while Multi-Band Atomic Timepkeeping uses calibration radio signals ensure the time display is accurate. A durable, 45-millimeter resin case, resin band, and unique metal bezel with textured accents compliment the detailed digital display and keep this timepiece looking cool. This watch is water resistant to 330 feet.



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Casio Men's PAG110C-3 Pathfinder Solar Eco-Green Digital Watch Review

I have been using my new watch for about 3 weeks now and the amount of features is awesome! The only downside to buying online is that you don't really get an idea of the dimensions of the product. In my case, this green monster was not as bulky as my previous Pathfinder (which I hoped it would be), but apart from that, awesome watch with an amazing amount of features in such a compact design. Really nice "green" statement all around :-)

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An explorer's dream, the Casio Men's Amazon Exclusive Pathfinder Solar Eco-Green Digital Watch is the complete package. With an eye-catching digital-green dial, as well as a bezel and band both made with durable resin, this watch combines function with flare. Feel prepared for all excursions with a digital compass, altimeter, barometer, and thermometer. For the avid expeditionist, this timepiece also offers a countdown timer and alarm, five daily timers, a moon phase calendar, and a tide graph. The digital dial display is easy to read and set with well-marked buttons along the outer edge of the case and bezel. With Japanese-quartz movement, mineral crystal protection, and water resistance to 660 feet (200 meters), this adventurous Casio watch is a reliable timepiece and so much more.

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Casio Men's PAW1100-1V Pathfinder Atomic Solar Watch Review

I've been happy with this watch, and it takes getting used to a pressure-based altimeter to realize how to use it best... if you're familiar with the concept of setting a reference altitude, you'll figure it out just fine.

It's reasonably robust, though one button has seemingly shifted inward slightly, requiring a much firmer press, after a fall to a rock ledge while hiking.So be it, I can't blame Casio for me juggling my watch and dropping it, can I?

The battery life is such that I generally (almost always) leave the "auto-backlight" turned off, as it will run the battery to low at times if I sleep with the watch on, turning its backlight on when I shift in my sleep.

Two points that I can't make sense of in the slightest, which are: first off, and this truly a pure software question, for some reason the countdown timer does not go longer than an hour, which I don't appreciate; secondly, it would be fantastic if there were a single button or button combination to return to the main time screen, from which you can access barometer, altimeter, and compass functions.It is a bit irritating to have to go through six screens while looking at the watch to find your way back.

One other small note, the backlight will not stay lit when you press any button, so you need to light the backlight, press whichever button you'd like, and then re-illuminate to confirm the step taken.

The longer timer and the backlight remaining on were two points that timex got right with my cheap nearly disposable ironman digital, it's odd that casio hasn't had the sense to fix these minor points.

Don't expect the watch to update to atomic time every night... some nights it fails to hook up, and that's not really a terribly big deal...

All in all, very happy, though some aspects of the interface are a little bit user unfriendly.Also, aseveryone else has said here already, the thermometer doesn't work in any meaningful way while the watch is on your wrist.If you want to spend hundreds more, get a suunto with gps, but for my money, and with the functional solar power, I'm quite happy with the watch.

One other minor point, in respect to criticism in quite a few reviews here, I've not had any issue with the excess of the band not remaining in the retaining loop, there is a ramped spot on the end of the band that seems to do a great job keeping it in place.Not sure if this is a design refinement or not, but I've not had any issue in that area.

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Product Description:
Contemporary and sporty, the Casio Men's Pathfinder Atomic Solar Watch #PAW1100-1V was designed to compete with today's large display multifunction athletic watches. Packed with high-tech features, the Pathfinder comes with a built-in altimeter with a digital altitude tendency display graph (an ideal feature for mountaineering and alpine winter sports), a thermometer, and an atomic time keeping function (up to six times daily) that ensures your watch is always set to the right time. Don't forget that this watch isn't purely about functionality. Its bold digital dial, textured stainless steel bezel, and rugged resin band with traditional buckle clasp looks just as fitting at the cuff of your GORE-TEX winter parka or at the sleeve of your favorite button-down office shirt. The watch's reliable Japanese quartz movement is solar powered--which can accurately keep time up to five months without further exposure to light. Other technical features include five daily alarms, an LED light with Afterglow technology, a world clock with 29 time zones, a 1/100 second stopwatch that records split time, a calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099), 12- and 24-hour formats, and water resistance to 330 feet (100 M).

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Casio Men's PAW1300-3V Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Green Watch Review

I have owned two Casio G-shock watches over a span exceeding a decade.I always liked the G-shock, but alas the viewing light recently stopped working and it was time to try something with a few more features.After quite a bit of searching I settled on the Pathfinder (model PAW 1300 - 3v) and I believe I made the correct personal choice.

Before actually receiving the watch from Amazon I was definitely concerned about the overall size of this watch.From my research I was half afraid I would end up with a geeky watch the size of a dinner plate on my wrist. Moreover, I don't have a big wrist to begin with so this was a real concern.I was pleasantly surprised that although slightly larger in circumference than a standard watch, this watch was not nearly as large as I had imagined.In fact, the difference between this model (1300) and the previous model (1200) is the size.The 1200 is nearly identical in features but is quite a bit thicker than the newer 1300 model.This Pathfinder sits nicely on my wrist and does not look unusual.

Practically speaking, this watch has a lot of nice features that I like, such as the compass, the automatic display light, atomic synchronization, and the solar power to note a few.While I would easily purchase this watch again, I might consider the model with the metal band.I say this because somehow with the price of this watch I was expecting it to have a bit more panache to it, if that makes any sense.This watch is fairly light weight and somehow looks characteristically similar to a lot of other pedestrian plastic-band watches out there.That may be fine for people who want just a plainish looking watch, but somehow the metal band version might look a bit nicer, although perhaps not as ruggedly practical.

I haven't had this watch long enough to judge its overall durability, but if my former G-shock watches are any indication, this Pathfinder should hold up just fine.

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Featuring tough solar power, multi-band atomic timekeeping, and a digital compass, they don't call this watch the Pathfinder for nothing. This slim men's watch design from Casio features resin construction, including a 47.4-millimeter case and forest green band. The light green-gray dial has a digital time display and a day and date calendar. Powered by digital quartz, the Pathfinder is also water resistant to 330 feet.



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Casio Men's PAW1500T-7V Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Ultimate Watch Review

I've owned a lot of great watches over my 30 years of adulthood -- from inexpensive Timexes to my beloved Movado -- but THIS ONE is SOMETHING SPECIAL! Why "special"? Because, simply, it does everything it is advertised to do; and it does well, and with a touch of class!

Casio obviously put a lot of thought into the design of this watch and its features. The digital compass is the snappiest and most accurate I have found in a watch. The altimeter is a gem....accurate to within 5 meters (or about 20 feet). The barometer is quite sensitive and the trend graph on the watch face has proven to be very useful. The thermometer works great and, if kept a short distance from the warming effects of the skin, is very accurate and sensitive. The atomic clock update works like a charm here in Virginia.....takes about 3 minutes for an accurate "fix" each night. The motion sensor that turns on the face light in dark areas when you tilt the watch towards your face is terrific....especially in a dark car when you can't take your hands off the wheel to check the time....but the watch face lights up as you tilt your arm towards your face. Now how cool is that????!!!!

A couple of lessons learned since I brought this gem home: READ the owner's manual! Yes, it's complex and will take a couple of hours to go through carefully....but it will save you endless frustration and will tailor this watch exactly to your own needs and desires. It's a VERY complex watch.....but once you get it set up (ie, power-use modes; metric or English measurements; tides set to your beach, etc....), it becomes an incredibly useful tool that you will be consulting frequently throught each day and night.

A second lesson learned: follow the instructions and CAREFULLY calibrate your "reference altitude" and the barometer. The best instructions for doing this, in tandem, and taking into account ambient temperature, is critical and is well-laid out towards the END of the instruction manual....in the "Reference" section. Accurate calibration of the altimeter and the barometer are dependent on the ambient temperature....so read those instructions....they are well-written and take you step-by-step through the short process.

This watch may look big.....but it's not as big as some other watches I have owned. It's thinner than the G-Shocks.....and sits on my very lean wrist quite nicely. The watch is designed to be worn OUTSIDE long-sleeve clothing to allow proper charging of the solar battery....and be most useful as a reference instrument! When wearing short-sleeve shirts or T-s, I put a 1" sports wristband on my wrist first....then put the watch over it. Works like a champ.....and tends to keep the thermometer, barometer, altimeter a whole lot more accurate with the slight seperation from body temperature. (I use the Under Armour 1" Performance Wristbands under the watch.....and they disappear beneath the watch...but allow the watch to sit very confortably and securely on your wrist....yet not add any significant "bulk." You can find them here at Amazon (good price!) and in sporting goods stores.)

Bottom line: if you enjoy cutting-edge technical gadgets that work REAL WELL.....AND serve a very useful purpose.....AND enjoy top-notch quality......AND great support from the folks at Casio (check out their website!).....this is the watch for you. It's gem!

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Product Description:
Perfect for rugged adventurers and weekend warriors, the solar-powered Casio Pathfinder men's sport watch is loaded with a digital compass and altimeter/barometer/thermometer--perfect for both mountain trekking and cave spelunking. It also includes tide and moon graphs and moon age data, and is very precise thanks to its atomic timekeeping features. The durable round watch case (measuring 50.5mm/1.98 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 24-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 ±20-second accuracy per month, Afterglow backlighting, and water resistance to water resistance to 200 meters (660 feet)--which will stand up to the rigors of recreational scuba diving. This solar-powered watch has a battery life of up to 5 months on a full charge (without further exposure to light).
This multi-band radio-controlled watch receives a time calibration signal transmitted from several locations across the globe (the U.S., UK, Germany, and Japan), and it has an auto receive function (up to 6 times per day). You can choose to automatically receive this signal four times a day, or manually update the watch to the atomic clock.



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Casio Men's Reverse PAW1300Y-1VCR LCD Atomic Pathfinder Watch Review

I got this watch last week and it's been great so far.I've been using Timex Ironman watches forever and this is slightly bigger but not at all bulky.The barometer has been spot on since I calibrated it.The altimeter worked great on a hill run that I did yesterday.Compass was off by 6 deg, but for a watch that isn't too bad.Thermometer is affected by your body temp so that's probably the most inaccurate sensor.The atomic timekeeping is probably the best thing about the watch.

The negatives are that the alarm isn't that loud and the countdown timer doesn't have a repeat setting, you have to start it over yourself.Overall though great watch, I would buy it again.

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Explore. Inform. Conquer. Featuring sporty style and a durable design, the Atomic Pathfinder is much more than a watch, it's an advanced tool for use in the great outdoors. This Amazon Exclusive is equipped with many high-tech sensors to help you observe nature and monitor its continuous changes.
Atomic Timekeeping for Superb Accuracy
The Pathfinder provides micro-second accuracy with multi-band atomic timekeeping that picks up a time calibration signal from anywhere in the world and updates the watch's settings automatically. The Pathfinder features five daily alarms, a countdown timer, and an hourly time signal. The world time function includes 29 time zones (30 cities), a city code display, and a daylight saving on/off function. The automatic calendar is pre-programmed to the year 2099.
Tough Solar Power Eliminates Need for a Battery
You'll never have to worry about changing the battery thanks to the Pathfinder's Tough Solar technology. The battery is automatically charged by light, both indoor and outdoor. The Pathfinder has a solar cell and a special rechargeable, secondary battery that is charged by the electrical power produced by the solar cell. The watch will perform for five months on a single full charge.
Automatic Electro-Luminescent Display for Easy Viewing
The watch's read-outs can be viewed in any light, thanks to the Pathfinder's automatic, EL (electro-luminescent), adjustable backlit digital display with afterglow. Two high-intensity LEDs make the face exceptionally bright, and an auto light means that when you tilt the Pathfinder toward your face, the LEDs automatically light up for nighttime viewing.
Barometer, Altimeter, and Thermometer Readings
With the Pathfinder's barometer, you can predict changing weather patterns as they occur around you. The barometer takes readings every two hours and stores them automatically, graphically displaying the barometric pressure from the past 26 hours. The display ranges from 260 to 1,100 hPa (7.65 to 32.45 inHg) with changeovers from hPa to inHg.
The watch's altimeter can help you gauge the time you'll need to reach the summit. The altimeter checks and displays the altitude every two minutes and stores readings with the temperature every 15 minutes. The graphing function positions you with respect to your target altitude, while an alarm alerts you as you approach your mark. You can record up to 40 sets of data with each record, displaying the month, date, and time. The altimeter's measuring range is from -700 to 10,000 meters (-2,300 to 32,800 feet).
The Pathfinder also features a built-in thermometer that displays and checks the temperature every five minutes. The display can be converted from Celsius to Fahrenheit and measures temperatures from -10 to 60 degrees C (14 to 140 degrees F). So whether you're hiking through the Grand Canyon or snowshoeing in the Rockies, the Pathfinder has you covered.
Sporty, Durable Design
This sports watch is durably designed with a stainless steel case, round black resin bezel, durable mineral crystal, and black resin band with a secure buckle clasp. Buttons flank the bezel and allow easy access to the watch's sensors. Yellow and white concentric stick indexes on the watch bezel indicate barometric pressure, receiving capability, battery power, and more. The black dial changes with each mode and provides easy-to-read recordings, including graphs and tables. This timepiece is powered by Japanese-quartz movement and is water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M).

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Casio Men's PAG40-7 Pathfinder Triple Sensor Multi-Functional Digital Watch Review

I was totally shocked by the size of this monster watch. 5/8 inch thick (.66 inch) and 2 1/8 in diameter (2.07 inches) by my calipers. That is why I am giving the watch one star off, good luck wearing it with a shirt that has a buttoned cuff.
The watch band is really thick and heavy duty, 7/8 inches wide with the usual metal buckle/slots. The watch band is SCREWED into place. Need 2 flat bladed screwdrivers to remove. Good luck finding a replacement band with Velcro or something.
The plastic face is recessed a bit by the movable compass ring. Looks like it is durable enough, no idea how easily it scratches. Will find out soon I am sure.
As for the watch functions. Wow. Amazing watch. It has a huge screen 1 1/4 inches wide and contains two layers of LCDs along with different colors, green for functions and blue for the compass. The time shows up in 1/4 inch numbers readable across the room (literally). Modes besides compass, barometer/temperature, altitude are Min/Max altitude and stop watch. Can have some amazingly small numbers and symbols for a watch this size. The P for PM is about the limit that my eyes can read. Lots of alarms. Easy to adjust pretty much anything on the watch, time, date, compass, temperature, etc. Luckily everything is changeable to degrees F and mm of mercury for us non-metric folks. Compass is a little jerky (1-2 second delay) and have not yet time to see how well the altitude setting works. Temperature seems to be sluggish in updating.
The background light is quite bright and everything can be read easily enough. Of course, with that much square footage of screen size, I can use it to find keyholes and such. Heh. There is a tip to light feature.
THERE ARE 4 BATTERIES SR927W. The back come off with just 8 phillips screws, no prying necessary. 4 screws on the back, 2 screws with half threaded on the buttons side, and 2 screws fully threaded on the sensor side. There are two bottoms, a rubbery plastic (which goes against your wrist) and a metal one with the serial number on it. No mention of battery types unfortunately. The metal back has the very thin water seal gasket that looks like a pain but is not really. Just put the seal in place,hold the bottom flat with the seal up, and place the watch on top, bending out the wrist band tabs so it will go on.
So, if you like BIG watches that look like it will go through hell and back (bring extra batteries) while telling you what the temperature is and how deep you are, this is your watch.

UPDATE! 12-10-09 Well, I returned the watch, one of the few things I have ever returned. A few very good reasons. One is the watch was just too big. I had to roll up my sleeve or unbutton the cuff just to wear the thing. The second is the very poor performance of the altimeter. I could set the altimeter to zero in my living room and have it read -20 or even -40 feet when I went UP the stairs. When driving over the Berkshires and using the GPS for accurate altitude readings, I never got within 60-100 feet of the true altitude even after multiple attempts and zeroing the damn thing out. For MT Everest, this is no deal breaker. For the NE US? Unacceptable. Third is the compass and temperature. The temperature gauge was totally useless as it took a good 45 MINUTES to settle on the temperature and then, like the altimeter, would be off by 5 to 10 degrees even when I tried compensating the setting multiple times. Finally the compass would work but it was jerky and them would just shut down in 15-20 seconds locked into the last reading. What good is that?
Well, it seemed to keep good time though!

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Amazon Exclusive Pathfinder Watch# PAG40-7M by Casio

Casio has done it yet again with this stylish yet incredibly useful outdoorsman's dream watch. This watch has all of the bells and whistles that you would expect from a Pathfinder, including Casio's "Triple Sensor" technology. This technology allows for the watch to give accurate barometer readings that are essential to warn of any upcoming storms, an Altimeter that measures -2300 ft up to 32,800 feet, thermometer to monitor any sudden changes in temperature as well as a digital compass which measure and displays one of 16 points. You can always find your way home with the PAG40-7 from Casio.

The PAG40-7 features an attractive tri-tone case of black, green, and white that will make this outdoor tool also a fashion accessory as well. Complete with button guards to protect against accidental operation of the sensors. The large duplex LCD display makes for reading the time, measurement and graphs easy. This "intelligent" watch also features an auto EL backlight that will illuminate automatically only when dark (to save battery power) with a simple twist of the wrist.

The PAG40-7 also features 100M water resistance, 5 daily alarms 1/100 second stopwatch, an auto calendar and 12/24 hour format. The measurements can be switched from standard measurements to metric with the push of a button. It is even low temperature resistant to accommodate the must rugged of weather conditions, Lightweight at only 2.6 ounces yet tough enough to withstand any journey you choose to tackle...what else would you expect from Casio.


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