1/24/2010

Casio Men's Waveceptor Solar Atomic Ana-Digi Sport Watch #WVA470J-1ACF

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This Casio Men's Waveceptor Sport Watch presents an analog face with a small, digital display above six o'clock, giving you the best of both worlds. Featuring a deep grey dial, stick indices on each hour, an outer dial with small, white indices marking each minute, and a sleek, stainless steel bezel with engraved Arabic numerals marking 15-second intervals, this athletic timepiece has a unique, contemporary look. Plus, with a resin case, resin band held in place by a buckle clasp, and mineral window, this watch is durable, too. Add the accuracy of Atomic Timekeeping and the reliability of Tough Solar power into the mix, along with a world clock and day-and-date calendar, and this watch is ready for anything your busy life throws its way. It is water resistant to 330 feet and is backed by a one-year manufacturer warranty.
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Technical Details

- Quality Japanese-Quartz movement
- Tough Solar Power; Shock Resistant; Auto EL Backlight with Afterglow
- World Time - 29 times zones (30 cities), city code display, daylight saving on/off
- Water resistant up to 330 feet (100 M)
- Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)
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Customer Buzz
 "Doesn't show the month, the seconds arm is off the markings" 2010-01-23
By DrumDoc
Just received the watch yesterday. Got all the settings figured out in 2 hours. I keep wearing it at night and it synchronizes fine. Love all the features except for the following:

1-the seconds arm seems to be off the markings by about 10% forward (shouldn't be a problem for most people)

2-it doesn't show the month, only the day and date

3-there is no way to swap the home time (analog) with another time zone's time. That would be helpful when traveling to a different time zone and you would like to change the analog time without having to change your home city. My Citizen watch does that with a simple press of 2 buttons simultaneously.

4-wrist band is too long for people with thin wrists to the point that the tip of the band reaches close to the watch.



PS: you can download the user's manual here:

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Customer Buzz
 "Just right" 2010-01-09
By SmartShopaholic (NYC)
I bought this watch for my father and he loves it. It took us a little while to truly learn how to set the alarms and understand how it works, but it was worth it. This watch is perfect for him because he does not have to worry about changing the batteries, setting it to the correct time wherever he goes and it has 3 alarms. The looks of the watch is also just right because it's not overly sporty nor overly elegant. It is a great looking watch that can be worn everyday. Overall, we are very happy with it.

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 "A good "day-use" watch" 2010-01-04
By William C. Kallander (California)
I've owned this watch for over 8 months, and pretty much never taken it off since I bought it (that is, until the band broke yesterday when it got caught).



First off, the watch is very attractive, the face inside the crystal is patterned and iridescent because of the solar cells, which really appealed to me. The crystal is glass (as others have mentioned) which means it's far more resistant to scratching than the plastic faced ones. I actually found that the metal part (bezel) tends to scratch easier. To belabor the point, the Moh's hardness (resistance to scratching) of glass is about a 6, which is harder than (non-carbon) steel (which is around 5 on the same scale). I wear my watches face-in (with the watch face on the inside of my wrist instead of outward like normal), so my watches tend to get scratched pretty quickly. This one has been a pleasant surprise in that I've only scratched it a few times, whereas most would be unreadable by now.



The solar feature is awesome, I've never seen the power level fall below MED level. And the automatic time synchronization is meant for people like me who always forget to set their watch periodically. The fact that it is waterproof means that I even wear it in the shower (which the manual will tell you not to do, incidentally). The bezel does not turn (in case the photos fooled you). The watch has the ability to display two different times - one in the analog display and one in the digital display, which is immensely useful when traveleing and wanting to know when to call (or not to call) friends and family in the original time zone. There is a stopwatch feature (which I never use) and three alarms that can be set individually (which I find really useful).



As mentioned by other reviewers, the setting up initially (and especially the timezones) is exceptionally arcane, and far too complex. It was confounding! I like puzzles, but, well, this was ridiculous. The dirty secret is that the SOME of the buttons change function depending upon which "mode" the watch is in, and there is no indicator of which mode the watch is in besides what screen is being displayed. The manual might help a little, but I had better success playing with the buttons until I figured out what they did depending on which display was active immediately prior to pushing the button. Did I mention I liked puzzles? Changing the timezone while traveling kept me amused long enough to pass the time while waiting for a delayed flight, and probably annoyed the people waiting in the terminal with me as well as a bonus(with all the constant beeping). If you are less patient and just want a watch that is quick and easy to set up, you will quickly decide to return this one, so spare yourself. For the rest, take heart, with some fortitude it can be done.



The watch band is a rubber-type material, which is pretty durable unless it gets caught on the collar of a large squirmy dog. I did find it a little big/loose for my taste, even at its tightest buckle. As with most buckle watches, you buckle it and tuck the rest of the remaining band through a loop to hold it in place. Unfortunately, the remaining band was not held well by the loop, and flared out for me (to inevitably get caught on other things). I fixed this for myself by taking the loop off of another, smaller old Casio band and feeding it over the buckle so that the remaining band was now held by *two* loops instead of one. That worked like a charm.



All in all, this is a great everyday watch, and once it is set up, you never have to muck with it (unless you travel across time zones). I would definitely buy it again, even though I now need to replace the band.

Customer Buzz
 "Waveceptor Solar Atomic Watch" 2009-12-23
By W. Hart
Love the watch. Second waveceptor watch I have purchased. Looks like the band is reinforced for wear more than previous watch which eventually tore in the strap. It lives up,so far, to all the 5 star ratings listed in the reviews.

Customer Buzz
 "Frustration" 2009-11-08
By Warren Resen (usa)
My hat is off to anyone who says setting up this watch was not a problem. I returned mine to Amazon today. I have previously had several multi-function watches and had little or no difficulty with the set ups. After playing with and trying to follow Cascio instructions, off and on for 5 days, I finally gave up. From this point on I will forget about the atomic age when it comes to watches and go back to the more traditional ones some of which even have 10 year batteries.


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1/23/2010

Casio Men's Active Dial Multi-Task Gear Sport Watch #AQW101-1ACF

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SPORTS GEAR is the watch designed and engineered to perform tasks that go above and beyond simple timekeeping, and these new models are no exception. Outdoor essential features such as Moon Data, thermometer, Fish Indicator and more come packed in a configuration that is water resistant up to 200-meters.

An innovative Active Dial adds a touch of three-dimensional depth to the face, which is designed to provide a wealth of information.

Fish Indicator
Moon Data
Thermometer
200-meter water resistance
200M Water Resistant
EL Backlight with afterglow
Thermometer
Display range: -10 to 60 C (14 to 140 F)
Display unit: 0.1 C (0.2 F)
Temperature tendency graph
Temperature memory
Memory capacity: Up to 50 temperature records
Fishing mode
The suitability of a specific date and time for fishing as indicated as one of five levels
Moon Data (moon age of input data, moon phase graph)
World Time
30 time zones (50 cities), city code display, daylight saving on/off
1/100 second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 99:59'59.99"
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
Countdown timer
Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 100 hours
Countdown start time setting range: 1 minute to 100 hours (1-minute increments and 1-hour increments)
Others: Auto-repeat
Daily alarm
Hourly time signal
Full auto-calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099)
12/24 hour formats
Button operation tone on/off
Accuracy: +/-30 seconds per month
Battery: SR927W x 2
Approx. battery life: 2 years
Module: 5056
Size of case / total weight
AQW101 49.1 x 46.0 x 14.9mm / 52g
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- Reliable quartz movement
- EL Blacklight w/ Afterglow, Dual Time,
- 2 Daily Alarms & 1 Snooze Alarm, Hourly Time Signal, Countdown Timer
- Moon Age & Phase Indicator, Tide Graph, 12/24 Hr. Formats, 1/100 Sec. Stopwatch
- Water resistant up to 660 feet (200 M)
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Customer Buzz
 "A nice-looking watch -- I like the dual function and the moon dial and temperature, even if the leaping fish are overkill" 2009-12-16
By Nathan Andersen (Florida)
I like inexpensive sports watches. I can't bring myself to wear a watch to impress, and can't imagine wanting a fancy (and expensive) one. I'm like my dad: when it comes to watches I prefer function to form. I like the digital time, the digital timer and the stopwatch. Unlike my dad, however, who for several years (to my mother's chagrin) wore a calculator watch everywhere he went (God rest his soul, I loved the man), I do like it to look good.



I needed a new watch, and wanted to get one that had both a digital readout and hands. I'm not sure why such watches even exist, but I think they look good, and I'm really happy about this watch. I think it looks good on me, and fits well (and I'm a very tall guy, with big wrists) and it has all the functions I could ever want in a watch (timer, alarm and stopwatch, etc.) plus a few more (the compass dial is a fake, though, and this won't give you directions). It reads temperature (though for that it's only an accurate reading if you take it off, since body heat messes with it, though you can adjust for that if you like - I haven't bothered). It shows you the phase of the moon, if you can believe that. But the real showstopper with this watch is the "good fishing" indicator, that varies between one fish and four: when all four leaping fish are lit up, that means (I guess) that you can't miss. I haven't tested the accuracy of its predictions yet and don't know enough (or care) to adjust it. As it turns out, I was surprised by this feature (I guess I didn't read the ad very clearly, mostly looked at the title and the picture, and the price was right and it looks nice). Still, I take some measure of confidence in knowing that if there were a global meltdown, and the local grocery stores were to run out of food, and if I ever got around to buying the proper gear, I'd then have a leg up on all the rest of the sorry sots who don't have a fish predictor built into their watch.

Customer Buzz
 "casio" 2009-09-30
By Burak Oztas (myrtle beach)
i havent try this watch yet but it is good watch. If you want to different watch you need to try:) I wonder it's battery . Because it has termometer.

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 "Excellent watch" 2009-09-28
By ESAM ALAWADHI
I have this watch for more than one month. It looks great and the quality is excellent.


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Casio Women's Baby-G White Whale Digital Sport Watch #BG169R-7A

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Shock resistant and water resistant up to 200 meters, with clear translucent design. Shock Resistant. 200 meter depth water resistant. EL Backlight with Afterglow. 25 Page Databank. Countdown timer. World Time (30 Cities). 5 Day Counters. 1/100 Sec. Stopwatch. Alarm. Hourly Time Signal. Auto Calendar. 12/24 Hour Formats.
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- Shock resistant, EL backlight with afterglow, world time
- Daily alarm, countdown timer, stopwatch, 12/24 hr formats
- Water resistant up to 660 feet (200 M)
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1/22/2010

Casio Men's G-Shock Solar Atomic Watch #GW700A-1V

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The perfect training partner for your active sporting lifestyle, this Casio G-Shock men's digital sport watch (model GW700A-1V) offers a black resin case that's accented by a silver top ring and light digital gray display as well as a black resin strap. It's also solar-powered and wirelessly receives atomic time updates. It offers a 1/100-second stopwatch with a 60-minute measuring capacity and a time recorder with up to 30 records, It also features four independent daily alarms (with one snooze alarm), world time from 30 cities, and an autocalendar (to the year 2039). And because it's solar-powered--charging in either sunlight or indoor light--you'll never have to deal with changing the battery. Other features include a scratch-resistant mineral crystal, AfterGlow LED electro-luminescent backlight, and water resistance to 200 meters (660 feet)--suitable for recreational scuba diving.

This radio-controlled watch receives a time calibration signal transmitted from Fort Collins, Colorado, and signal reception is possible within a radius of about 2,000 miles from the Fort Collins transmitter. 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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Technical Details

- Quartz movement
- Auto receive function (4 times per day); Signal: WWVB, Frequency: 60kHz
- Auto EL Backlight with Afterglow; World Time
- 29 times zones (48 cities), city code display, daylight saving auto/on/off
- Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M)
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Customer Buzz
 "Solar power and synch don't work very well. Needs a countdown timer." 2010-01-17
By Sharky (San Jose, CA)
I chose this watch over the other Casio atomic solar watches because it didn't have all the extra digital dials and doo-dads on the face that make the watch more difficult to read. Despite its size, it's very light and comfortable. Unfortunately, it doesn't synch very well. It only synchronizes its time successfully every couple of months, and because of that, the Auto DST functionality is useless. Also, it doesn't hold its charge very well. It's supposed to get a full charge in 5 minutes of sunlight, but I've found it takes about 20 minutes in direct sunlight to fully charge. It doesn't seem to get a charge from indoor light at all. The owner's manual says that the battery has to be replaced after a few years. What's the point of having it be solar then? A regular quartz watch battery lasts that long. It also doesn't have a countdown timer, which would be really useful for parking meters, laundry, cooking, and then gym. Aside from that, it's ok, but I think Casio has a way to go in improving their synchronization and solar power functionality.

Customer Buzz
 "Navigation Course" 2009-12-21
By Peter Hawtrey (Boston)
I bought this watch because I was taking a course in Celestial Navigation from the US Sail and Power Squadron. The course teaches us how to use a sextant and a watch to determine where you are, like a GPS. In fact, we learn these techniques in case our GPS fails at sea) One requirement is that you have to take the time and the sextant reading simultaneously, and the time has to be correct within 1 second. It turns out that this watch is perfect for it because not only does it pickup the "atomic time", but you can store a time by just clicking one of the buttons. In fact, it will store many times which is exactly what you need when taking multiple sights.



The watch also worked perfectly out of the box. My only complaint was the size and thickness of the user manual. It is so small I needed a magnifying glass to read it. And it is as thick as our local telephone book!

Customer Buzz
 "Best for the money" 2009-12-03
By Daniel A. Grimm (USA)
I really like my GW700A-1V, it is a solid watch and the wrist band never breaks like other Casio models I have owned. Caveat to new owners - As soon as you get your watch, take it down to a watch repair and get a new solar battery installed. The Solar type batteries - already installed in these watches - have short life expectancies. My experience has been - a new battery costs anywhere from $18.00 - $35.00 depending on where you take it.

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 "Great watch!" 2009-11-23
By D. Taylor (Houston, TX)
Great watch. Was afraid that it was going to be too bulky after reading a few reviews, but not the case. Not much, if any bigger than any of my other digital watches. Features are great. Very easy to read. Syncs to atomic clock every night by simply putting it on my shelf and facing it towards my window. Features are easy to use. Great looking watch and not one scratch yet, though only mild use after one month. Highly recommend.

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 "Atomic guts, plastic presentation" 2009-11-20
By L. Solomon
This Casio G-Shock is a contradiction of sorts. As a timepiece, it it is state of the art- in fact, it makes any other means of telling time obsolete. It tells the correct time to the second, all the time. A link to Navel observatory ("atomic") time keeps the G-Shock in perfect accurate time. Who could ask for anything more, right? That depends of what you expect from a large black plastic object on your wrist. Chronological time-telling perfection aside, this Casio looks no different from just about any large black plastic digital watch. Loud red letters on the dial constantly remind us of the G-Force marketing features (""shock resistent"- as if I needed to be reminded.) I sincerely doubt if this watch is functionally different from any other big black watch, unless you are in the habit of pounding your electronics with a sledge hammer. The digital display is generic and unremarkable. One sweet feature is the acceleromitor, which automatically lights the dial when you turn your wrist to see the time. No button to push so see time in the dark.



Solar power is singularly unremarkable. It means that the watches battery can be charged by sunlight. Like any other battery, I imagine that there is a finite number of charges that it will hold before the battery needs replacement. Given the fact that the average big black watch will run from 5 to 10 years without battery replacement, the solar feature is no more than a gimmick. It is no more "green" that any other watch in its class. Sooner or later, that big black device is gonna wind up in the landfill- unless you want to treat this baby like a family heirloom. The black plastic is augmented by a stainless steel bezel which also shouts out useless information at us in white and red type.



So, where does this leave us, dear reader? The bottom line here is that the G-Shock price is all over the place. It can be had for anywhere from $70 to $130. For $70, the watch is a bit pricey. $130 is highway robbery! There are countless watches that look as good as the G-Force and tell reasonably accurate time- for as little as $19. No one but you will know that you are wearing a "good watch". To the point-The watch looks cheap. Nevertheless, the Casio is a fine sports watch (I wouldn't wear it to a business meeting) that will tell you the time to the millisecond- so long as you keep exposing it to light. Nuff said!


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