Showing posts with label pathfinder atomic solar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pathfinder atomic solar. Show all posts

Casio Pro Trek Mens Watch PRG140T-7VDR Review

Casio Pro Trek Mens Watch PRG140T-7VDRI have this watch for 5 days and am still happy with it. I'm very satisfied with the service of amazon.com. Only time will tell if the watch will keep on with its good performance. Thank you!

Click Here to see more reviews about: Casio Pro Trek Mens Watch PRG140T-7VDR

Product Description:
Casio Watches - Casio watches are technologically advanced and equipped with functions that meet the requirements of all kinds of sports and all kinds of people. Casio watch - the watch for everyone!

Buy cheap Casio Pro Trek Mens Watch PRG140T-7VDR now Get 28% OFF

Casio Protrek Triple Sensor Grey Digital Unisex Watch PRG80-1V Review

Casio Protrek Triple Sensor Grey Digital Unisex Watch PRG80-1VGreat sports watch for the great outdoorsman. It looks great if you have a big wrist with its big face. Temp sensor is way off, you need to take it off and let it climatize about 15 minutes to get it close to accurate. I still like it anyways.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Casio Protrek Triple Sensor Grey Digital Unisex Watch PRG80-1V

Product Description:
The PRG-80 contains all the features and functions that alpinists have come to expect from the PRO TREK series. Treading on the origins and popularity of the PRG line, it includes the Tough Solar power system that eliminates the worry of running out of battery, as well as triple sensors for reading altitude, direction, and barometric pressure. New to the PRG-80 is a differential pointer on the LCD display to track latest changes in barometric pressure and altitude, making on-the-fly readings possible and staying ahead of the game even easier. An expanded memory function stores historical to-date altitude data and can display the highest altitude, lowest altitude, total ascent and total decent for better results tracking. The PRG-80 also features a 30 city world-time function, a first for a triple sensor watch, so you can be sure to have the right time no matter where in the world the adventure takes you. Despite its powerful features, the PRG-80 follows the tradition of PRO TREKâ??s design to be easy to use. The large LCD watch face displays information in a simple, easy to read format in all modes. The full auto EL backlight illuminates the entire display for easy viewing in the dark and automatically activates whenever the watch is angled towards the face for viewing. The PRG-80â?TMs easy-to-operate buttons are large enough to be pressed with gloves on and all three sensor modes can be accessed with one button press alleviating the hassle of cycling through functions. Water resistant to 100M and encased in a sturdy resin casing and protective stainless steel bezel the PRG-80 is equipped to withstand harsh weather and rough use. The PRO TREK PRG-80 is a critical piece of equipment for any serious alpinist. Casio Protrek Triple Sensor Grey Digital Unisex Watch PRG80-1V

Buy cheap Casio Protrek Triple Sensor Grey Digital Unisex Watch PRG80-1V now Get 45% OFF

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

Casio Men's PAG110C-3 Pathfinder Solar Eco-Green Digital WatchI 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 :-)

Click Here to see more reviews about: Casio Men's PAG110C-3 Pathfinder Solar Eco-Green Digital Watch

Product Description:
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.

Buy cheap Casio Men's PAG110C-3 Pathfinder Solar Eco-Green Digital Watch now Get 20% OFF

Casio Men's PAW1300B-4 Pathfinder Slim Solar Atomic Watch Review

Casio Men's PAW1300B-4 Pathfinder Slim Solar Atomic WatchSo far so good. I bought this Pathfinder a month and a half ago to replace a Casio Atomic Solar G-Shock whose recessed buttons had become too difficult to press without resorting to the tip of a ballpoint. My son says it's because i have fat fingers. I don't. And anyway, they're no fatter now than they were 18 months ago when I bought the G-Shock and had no trouble with the buttons. G-Shocks seem to do that. On the other hand, I beat the tar out of watches, which is why G-Shocks have always been my first choice. They really can take abuse and shrug it off. I've always felt they had everything I needed, so I was tentative about shelling out twice as much for a Pathfinder that seemed to have a lot of things i didn't need. On the other hand, I do a lot of hiking, have no sense of direction, often gear my agenda by the weather and I'm busy enough for it to matter to me how much time things take. Besides, I had to buy something.

So here, at the 50-day mark, is how that decision turned out. The PAW-1300B-4 (hereafter referred to as simply the Pathfinder) is billed as "slim," and I guess by comparison with most other expedition-type watches it is. It doesn't dwarf my wrist, but it's clearly a presence (the unnecessary bronze color may have something to do with that) and its footprint if not its thickness makes the old G-Shock look small. On the principle of bad news/good news, here's the bad news in my opinion: Some may like the bronze colored bezel; I don't hate it, but I'd have preferred simple black, which i didn't find available. The shiney black inner liner just inside the bezel has a lot of hashmarks and gradient arrows. That's frippery. And like virtually all the type on the surround of the watch the identifying type on that ring is too small to read easily. That's a function of a watch designed by folks who never tried out their designs in practice. Both the black and bronze bezels scratch immediately. Mine already has two scars, acquiring the first minutes after I opened the box. Another piece of silliness is the indigo-colored ring on the extreme outside of the face itself. A black dot travels around the indigo track indicating the passage of seconds. Why? This is a digital watch and it shows the changing seconds digits in the lower third of the face. The little indigo racetrack just absorbs dial space that could have been better used to make some of the ancillary symbols and type (which are now much too minute) larger. More self-congratulatory design candy. Space allocation in the design of the face is adequate if not optimal. For example, in barometer mode, the most useful element, the weather trend graph, is crammed into the smallest space. You can read it, but you have to squint. Meanwhile, the inches of mercury (I changed mine to those units because it's what I'm used to) numbers are huge, even though they're arguably less immediately useful. The thermometer has so far been useless. It's always higher than the true temp. If it consistently read the same amount higher than the true ambient temperature, minor mental math would make it useful. But it varies all over the map, sometimes 15 degrees too high, sometimes as many as 25. That failure disappoints me because an accurate temperature reading would have been a useful feature. I've never tried to use the altimeter feature because, frankly, I don't care how many feet above sea level I am and since I don't climb mountains, and no longer rock climb, I probably never will. The watchband, made of plastic that does not remotely look like leather, with cheap looking contrasting stitching, with a bronze accent patch and a recessed inset strip of some grey material that looks like plastic but seems to absorb water, is in my opinion another triumph of cosmetics over common sense. Of course some people will like it. Some people may even like the velcro-adjustable strap that secures the tail of the watchband. Why velcro? Why adjustable? When I rest my wrist on a desktop it feels like I've put it down on a marble. And that bulky strap invariably catches and hangs up when you pull on the sleeve of a sweat shirt or shrug into a jacket that has tight cuffs. I would have preferred the tough black resin watchband used on the G-Shock. And this little confection can't be changed for something better.

You're probably wondering why I gave the Pathfinder four stars. Okay, the good news: Casio packed a lot of functionality into a watch case that can be worn without making accommodations. I love the atomic timekeeping for obvious reasons. Ditto the solar. I think you'd have to live in a cave to have power problems. I've never had less than full power. I wear a watch to know what time it is--the digits that do that are large and easily read and the day and date are clear. It's all the key information in one shot, no buttons. Speaking of buttons, one of my prime complaints about my old G-Shock was the recessed buttons. Yes, I understand the logic. Nevertheless, inherently bad idea. By contrast, the Pathfinder buttons are large, pressed easily, and the action is crisp and positive. And I've yet to find that any of the buttons have been pressed by accident. If you orient the compass properly initially, it works quite well and matches the accuracy of my in-car compass and a lensatic compass that I've used in the past when hiking in more remote areas. The degree reading on the compass is twitchy, but it's consistent which is more important than accurate. I haven't tried it on the water yet, but it works fine for land navigation. The barometer function is where the Casio really shines. The trend graph though small has been dead accurate, maybe a little more so than my pricey bedroom weather station, and the pressure readings are remarkably close to those on the weather station.

So far I've worn this watch hiking in misty rainy conditions, while playing tennis, building a deck, stripping paint with a vibrating rotary stripper and nothing has fazed it. The band may not be to my taste, but it soldiers through sweat and spray from a power washer and dried off quickly. Using the stop watch while driving is a piece of cake and the countdown timer has been extremely useful in the kitchen. I do wish this Pathfinder had been ruggedized to match the G-Shock and given the same resin case. And I'd be delirious if Casio would figure out that alarms should be optionally audible or vibrating or both, as is the case with cell phones.

Only time will tell how well this Pathfinder will hold up, but so far, so good. If asked today would I buy it again, knowing its plusses and minuses, the answer would be "Yes."

Click Here to see more reviews about: Casio Men's PAW1300B-4 Pathfinder Slim Solar Atomic Watch

Product Description:
The Casio Men's Pathfinder Slim Atomic Solar Watch #PAW1300B-4 brings together a unique, rugged design and cutting edge technology. Prepared to take on the most challenging of adventures, this watch provides triple-sensory date, reliable altimeter and barometer readings, and a digital compass, all in addition to traditional timekeeping functions. A durable resin case and a unique metal bezel with textured accents and an orange-tone finish compliment the detailed digital display and keep this watch looking cool. This watch is water resistant to 330 feet.



Buy cheap Casio Men's PAW1300B-4 Pathfinder Slim Solar Atomic Watch now Get 34% OFF

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

Casio Men's PAW1100-1V Pathfinder Atomic Solar WatchI'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.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Casio Men's PAW1100-1V Pathfinder Atomic Solar Watch

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).

Buy cheap Casio Men's PAW1100-1V Pathfinder Atomic Solar Watch now Get 38% OFF

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

Casio Men's PAW1300-3V Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Green WatchI 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.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Casio Men's PAW1300-3V Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Green Watch

Product Description:
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.



Buy cheap Casio Men's PAW1300-3V Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Green Watch now Get 37% OFF

Casio Men's PAW1100T-7V Pathfinder Altimeter and Barometer Solar Atomic Digital Watch Review

Casio Men's PAW1100T-7V Pathfinder Altimeter and Barometer Solar Atomic Digital WatchI haven't read any other reviews before the one listed here and I sure didn't before I bought it and I paid a helluva lot more than the price listed here at Amazon. I bought this very same watch before it was available to the general public when I was working in Hawaii, I had always wanted an attractive not too bulky watch with all the features for a true get away from society explorer's wet dream. This watch is definitely the answer, if you figure out electronics even ones with a complex set of multi functions like this one then you won't need it's nearly 300 page mini manual yes nearly three hundred pages. While it is true that it dosen't wipe your butt for you like some people think expensive, brainy electronics should do. If you are an avid explorer and aren't afraid of pushing a few buttons sometimes more than once then you could find no better watch but if you don't like depending on technology to do it's job and would rather use a stick then by all means do so. Just don't pick the wrong kind of plant when using the bathroom. The compass feature does stop reading after 20 seconds but guess what you can always press the compass button again. The point behind getting a compass reading is that you can check and recheck your headings, Factually, I wouldn't trust a compass who told me only one way to go as it actuates. Now, Moving on to a couple of the other features, like altimeter, have you ever wondered how many meters above the ground you were in an airplane, yeah I did too, found out too, it's really freaky to watch how fast a plane drops when descending. Barometer function does take a little bit of explaining I would suggest reading the manual if only for this caveat, Thermometer I would like to say this was really acurate while being worn but alas I don't think there is a skin liked device that can give you an accurate room temp without taking into account body temp. However if you take it off and let it naturalize you can get a realistic reading in either celsius or farenheit. The five different alarms are great if you are one of those whom need constant waking up in order to get going. Or for setting alarms for different time zones, another cool feature is the world clock, ever wondered what time it is in Tokyo, when you are having your tea and crumpets in South London. All in all it is a great watch, get it at this much cheaper retail price if you like it.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Casio Men's PAW1100T-7V Pathfinder Altimeter and Barometer Solar Atomic Digital Watch

Product Description:
This multi-function watch from the Casio Pathfinder series keeps you well informed and stylishly equipped for aviation, outdoor exploration, and everyday adventure. The large round digital display shows the time (kept highly accurate with multi-band atomic timekeeping, plus world settings for up to 30 cities / 29 time zones), a digital 360-degree compass, altimeter (with a -700 to 10,000 meter measuring range, plus altimeter memory and graph functions), barometer, thermometer, and data memory. Conveniently solar powered, the battery has five-month battery life on full charge without further exposure to light. The watch is built with a power saving function and a battery power indicator. The watch also offers five daily alarms, an altimeter alarm, a countdown timer, a 1/100 second stopwatch function and hourly time signals. The automatic EL backlight with afterglow makes the display easy to read in all conditions. Extremely durable, this quartz-powered watch is built with a case, bezel and band made out of titanium. It is water resistant up to 330 feet (100 meters), low temperature resistant (down to 14 degrees F / -10 degrees C).



Buy cheap Casio Men's PAW1100T-7V Pathfinder Altimeter and Barometer Solar Atomic Digital Watch now Get 39% OFF

Casio Men's PAW1300T-7V Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Silver Watch Review

Casio Men's PAW1300T-7V Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Silver WatchI have admired the Casio altimeter/barometer/compass pathfinders for several years.But I never cared for the huge size.

I wanted their functions in a smaller, lighter watch.When Casio introduced the PAW1300T-7V, I decided I would try it as a replacement for my aging Luminox Navy Seal watch. I needed a watch that was fairly light and easily readable in the dark.The Luminox had fit that bill perfectly with the Tritum capsules on the hands at at the hour marks.But over time those capsules loose their luminosity.Also batteries have to be replaced.The prospect of a solar powered, rechargable watch that automatically corrected itself with the Atomic Clock signal was an added benefit.

I fly for an EMS helicopter service for a living.Half of my shifts are night shifts.This watch works very well for quick time checks with its auto-illumination feature.I have found if I calibrate the altimeter and barometer with local conditions that the altimeter function is very accurate, usually within 20-40 feet of the calibrated altimeters in my helicopter.I frequently check the watch against the altimeters when we are flying.Dual time zones means I can leave the secondary time zone on UTC for filing filght plans.The temperature function is not of any real value to me as it is greatly affected by body proximity.But it is accurate if the watch is removed from the body for about 30 minutes.The alarms work well but the alarm tones are too soft for my ears after flying turbine engined aircraft for almost 40 years.

So, a quick recap: Automatic self-correcting time snychronization, Solar powered/recharged, Excellent automatic self-illumiation, Accurate altimeter and compass functions when calibrated for local conditions.It smaller than previous PAW's and lighter, especially in the Titanium version.I was just thinking the other day that I have been using Casio watches for the last 30 years. (I just put a battery in one of the oldest and it still works great!) I have always liked their layout and user interface.This newest Pathfinder of mine is no exception.It is easy to use, easy to set.If you like Casios, for the money, it is hard to beat this watch, especially on Amazon!

Click Here to see more reviews about: Casio Men's PAW1300T-7V Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Silver Watch

Product Description:
Featuring tough solar power, multi-band atomic timekeeping, and a digital compass, they don't call this watch the Pathfinder for nothing. This slim silver and black men's watch from Casio features resin construction and a 47-millimeter titanium case, bezel, and 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.



Buy cheap Casio Men's PAW1300T-7V Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Silver Watch now Get 41% OFF

Casio Men's PAG40B-2VCF Pathfinder Triple Sensor Blue Watch Review

Casio Men's PAG40B-2VCF Pathfinder Triple Sensor Blue WatchThe search for the most rugged, functional watch is over.The Casio Pathfinder tops them all.I spent the first year of the war in Iraq wearing this watch without fail.The compass function came in very handy driving all over the desert.And the large face makes it easy to see.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Casio Men's PAG40B-2VCF Pathfinder Triple Sensor Blue Watch

Product Description:
Set a course for adventure every day you wear this Casio Pathfinder Triple Sensor men's digital watch (model PAG40B-2V), 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 gray/blue leather and cloth case that's topped by a black bidirectional bezel with compass markings. 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, and AfterGlow LED electro-luminescent backlight, and water resistance to 100 meters (330 feet).

Buy cheap Casio Men's PAG40B-2VCF Pathfinder Triple Sensor Blue Watch now Get 38% OFF

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

Casio Men's PAW1500T-7V Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Ultimate WatchI'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!

Click Here to see more reviews about: Casio Men's PAW1500T-7V Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Ultimate Watch

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.



Buy cheap Casio Men's PAW1500T-7V Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Ultimate Watch now Get 40% OFF

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

Casio Men's Reverse PAW1300Y-1VCR LCD Atomic Pathfinder WatchI 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.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Casio Men's Reverse PAW1300Y-1VCR LCD Atomic Pathfinder Watch

Product Description:
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).

Buy cheap Casio Men's Reverse PAW1300Y-1VCR LCD Atomic Pathfinder Watch now Get 22% OFF

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

Casio Men's PAG40-7 Pathfinder Triple Sensor Multi-Functional Digital WatchI 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!

Click Here to see more reviews about: Casio Men's PAG40-7 Pathfinder Triple Sensor Multi-Functional Digital Watch

Product Description:

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.


Buy cheap Casio Men's PAG40-7 Pathfinder Triple Sensor Multi-Functional Digital Watch now Get 50% OFF