I got this watch as a replacement for my totally utilitarian Casio F91 "beater."That watch is a couple of years old and still works after some seriously hard use, but the strap broke so I upgraded it for a less generic Casio.I primarily chose this one for the size, its not bulky like most other multi feature watches.I like the beatability of the "G shock" types, and the fun features of the "Pathfinders" but they are just too bulky for me.
Besides looking less nerdy than the F91, this one has a couple of extra useful features such as world time, and a countdown timer. And one not so useful one--"telememo" which lets you enter some small bits of letters and numbers.It would be more useful if the strap had a little paper pad on it.I've actually used it to remember to something at the grocery store.And I programmed my telememo to say "Smile!" which is sort of a fun way to personalize the watch.
I really like the three alarm feature, that way I can set my wake up, plus two reminders during the day.The snooze feature is a bit of a bother to switch off, which is probably a good thing because you have to be conscious to make it stop.
The push button illumination has been a source of a lot of complaints in other reviews on Amazon.It does work, but it only illuminates the dial, not the LCD display, and since the dial is black, its not very bright.But you can see the position of the hands, which is really all you need. Note that the hands also glow in the dark all night, so its not really necessary to use the pushbutton at all, if your eyes are adjusted to the dark. I found that in the early morning, the missing 5 through 7 numerals, make it a bit difficult to determine the hour, unless you are fully awake, which might not be the case at this time.
Setting the watch is more complicated than the F91W and less intuitive.The manual that comes with the watch is small and most of it is in languages you dont need. I went to the Casio website and downloaded the full page size manual, which is three pages. (I suggest tossing out the foreign language portion of the mini-manual, and putting the english part in your travel bag with your toothbrush.You may need the instructions to reset the watch when you are in a different time zone.)The buttons are labeled A B C & D in the manual, but have different names on the dial, which doesn't help.I also found it difficult to get an exact time hack on the minute hand. I'm sure its possible, but it wasn't clear from the instructions. The analog hands and the digital time display operate independently, which is too bad because it would make setting easier if they coordinated.(The minute hand does coordinate to the digital, but only in 20 sec increments).
Just to clear up confusion from statements I read in other Amazon reviews on watches in this series -- this watch does NOT feature a thermometer or radio controlled atomic clock setting.It comes with a rubber strap.I've also read some complaints about the clear plastic scratching, but I figure at this price, its cheap enough to consider a disposable.Its so cheap I can beat on it like a rental car and not worry at all about scratching or breaking it.That's the joy of a good, cheap watch! When this one gets scratched too badly to buff, or the strap breaks, I will drop it in the local salvation army box.With the scuba colors, it might make a cool fish tank ornament, too. I like the sporty scuba diver looks of this watch.The high contrast yellow and black scheme looks cool and is easy to find when you put it down on a cluttered desk.
I think this watch would be pefect if the light were brighter, and the time setting were easier. Also, the dial and hands could be a bit bigger if 10mm weren't eaten up by the bezel.The dial itself is only 25mm. The Telememo function is doofy and not practical, and the name sounds too much like Spanish language TV. If the memo werent limited to a few letters, and if it coordinated with an alarm it would be a great idea.That way you could set an alarm with a reminder what you need to do.The black face absorbs the LED light, a white face with black hands would be easier to read day and night.
Overall I am very happy with the quality, style, dimensions and price of this watch.
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The watch looks better in the picture. Otherwise it's very accurate and very light on hand.
This is a great watch.It keeps very good time. I love the look of this watch.The band is very comfortable and fits any size wrist. The price was right.The shipping was FAST.
This is a very lightweight, simple watch. Easy to read, accurate, and it has that so very useful rotating bezel for tracking minutes.
I was really pleased with this watch. It looks much more expensive that it was and is stylish and modern but with a classic look if that makes sense.
I wanted a relatively inexpensive watch that would be dependable and not look cheap.I have had this watch for 1 week now, and so far it keeps excellent time.It is lightweight and very comfortable to wear.The watch is much more attractive than it looks from the picture.The silver parts are very shiny, and the black dial is very classy.Overall I am very pleased.
My husband bought this for me for Christmas. I love it pretty and functional. There aren't many options for watches that are a little dressy with a light. I needed a light. I just wish it had numbers so I didn't have to think about what time it is. There aren't any fancy watches with numbers and a light.
This watch was very inexpensive but doesn't look it.The watch itself is rather nice, it simply arrives in a not so fancy package.
In brief, I didn't research enough before making this purchase.The picture looked like a low-grade leather band, but there was no mention of its composition in the description.It's actually a plastic band.I give it three stars because it really is mediocre.I plan on replacing the band with leather, when I can find one suitably sized.I do like the watch style, otherwise.It's small and not flashy, just the way I like it.Remember, as always, you get what you pay for.
Ordered twice - the watch did not work both times, the first one and the replacement one. I don't know whether it did not have any battery or a dead battery but the hands refused to move.
'Prompt delivery. 'Works well. The face is a bit small for reading comfort.'Would be great for a young person.
I bought this product as a gift for my Wife. She is very happy with the watch. She likes the gold color because it is easy to read the numbers. She also has always liked a leather strap.
The actual watch itself looks better than the photo.The finish is actually chrome (picture make it look like it's satin finish).It looks so nice I don't think anyone would suspect it's less than $30.I own a costly Gucci watch, but really wanted an everyday watch that wouldn't kill me if I lost it.I originally thought that it was solar and the description kind of suggested this, but it is not.I found on another website that states that the estimated battery life is 3 years.
Thin, lightweight, I would give 5 stars if it had an analog second hand. It will display seconds in the digital window, just have to switch modes, which I have to remove the watch, play around with it as I can never remember how. But I really do like the watch and the price and service and shipping was great.
Buyer beware! I was not satisfied with my purchase of this watch. Amazon sent me an "open box" (used) watch instead of a fresh, new, still-in-the-package watch. It made it hard for me to give the watch as a gift, as intended. Also, this watch has a yellow-colored face, not a blue one (as in the photo). I sent my watch back for a replacement, so I'll have to wait and see what happens the second time around.
Bought this watch from Amazon andusing pictures and description only as gauge.The watch arrived in two days and was well packed.The band is about two links too large and will have to be sized.The watch casing is thicker than I like and as the picture shows it.The styling is handsome and appears to be rugged and dressy.For the money it is a reasonable but not exceptional buy at about $35.00 with 2 day shipping.
This really is as bright gold as it looks in the picture.It will really stand out on your wrist, and it made nice reflections in the sun for me.However It broke pretty readily.I accidentally hit it lightly on some rounded bricks on the side of a pool and that was enough to make a nice clean crack all the way through about half way across the face.Unfortunately it was not waterproof after that so it is now kaput.It was a little hard for me to read with so few markings and the markings really do blend into the gold.
I purchased this casio watch because my other watch had died and I needed a simple watch and I didn't want to spend much money. It was very inexpensive and that's what I was looking for. 
Received it quickly with a dead battery. Returned it for replacement, came quickly also with a dead battery. Returned again, Amazon paid for shipping both times with full refund of purchase price, thank goodness. Otherwise the watch was very cute with low price. I could have just changed the battery to keep the watch, but did not want to take trouble.
I bought this for my wife as an everyday watch. The black finish of the watch looks cool & the hands contrast well with the black dial. Overall a good no nonsense basic watch.