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Rolex 1500 - Classic Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Grey
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About Rolex 1500:
This beautiful stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date has an elegant original grey linen dial. A fine dependable triples signed Swiss watch. Original Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet Approximately 8 Inches.
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written by Guest , May 18, 2008
I have had this watch for 9 years now. It is great, it never gave me any kind of problems, and I wear it every single day. It never goes out of style, and it is very elegant on a petite wrist. Yes, the band has some scratches, but you can't avoid it over time.
written by Guest , May 18, 2008
Great product and fast shipping - was very pleased with the purchase at a reasonable price too - thanks so much!!!!
written by Guest , May 18, 2008
Good looking watch. It was a gift for my wife on valentine's day and she hasn't taken it off since. Fast delivery as well.
written by Guest , May 18, 2008
I ordered this watch on April 15th, and received it on April 23rd which I was delighted about. This watch was a really good investment to me and also a great deal since it is 40% of the price that the local stores sell it for.
written by Guest , May 18, 2008
Product arrived in perfect condition, within acceptable time parameters, well packaged.
However, international buyers please remember that despite the value in buying in the States with exchange rates as they are, anything gifts included worth more than £25 GBP is liable to VAT - this item needed £42 to be released which kind of knocked the price back into UK price points.
But the seller was spot on and the item is great so no issue there just a warning for anybody else combing the net for a bargain on over $50 of product.
written by Guest , May 18, 2008
Today is the last day of the estimated shipping date, but i still didn't receive my watch. I am wondering when my package will arrive because i already payed it 3 weeks ago!! I am still patient... and will give a full comment when my package arrived...
written by Guest , May 18, 2008
This lighter is just the right size and looks fantastic. No, you can't do tricks with it, but it feels good in your hand and has that Zippo infamous feel and click.
I should add that when I got it the lighter didn't work very well. After reading some info on the Net I pulled the wick up and trimed it and that seemed to solve the problem.
Lights every time, but conditions have to be good. Tried lighting it in a hot tub yesterday (in 15 degree weather) and it wouldn't light. After it warmed up and I got it home it lit everytime. Couldn't get a torch lighter to work out there either.
Again, looks fantastic, just the right size, and would make a fantastic gift engraved or not. Looks like gold when polished.
written by Guest , July 28, 2008
With knowledge gained from the times spent at aviation safety seminars and other types of emergency preparedness training, having a robust and essential tool within reach is a must. The Pathfinder is elegant and practical, it's timekeeping, compass, altimeter and barometer are useful tools for dealing with daily routines and the urgent necessity of an unexpected emergency.
written by Guest , July 28, 2008
Great watch with many useful features. I bought this as a backup tool for aviation. It has proved to be fairly useful. I give it only 4 stars because of the functionality of the measurements.
I calibrated my watch at the airport with actual observed conditions. Once calibrated it will provide fairly accurate measurements, I use fairly loosely. The barometer only measures in increments of .05 inches. Yesterday the barometer was as 30.07 observed and my watch read 30.10. I suppose 30.05 would have been closer but I was thankful that the watch read that close. The temperature measurements have been dead on. I have an outdoor digital thermometer at my house and they generally read the same to .2 degrees F.
The altimeter and compass do not continually measure. They have to be refreshed. I believe that the compass reads for 20 sec and the altimeter might be the same. The altimeter has shown to be the most inaccurate of the measurements. It tends to fluctuate a lot.
My biggest complaint though is the backlight. It only stays on for about 2 seconds once the button is pushed. It isnt nearly enough time to take in all the information that this watch provides. I havent found a way yet to change the duration.
I could certainly have gotten away with the 1300 series but my wife thought the 1500 looked better so who was I to argue. The moon feature of the 1500 is pretty cool. I do enjoy knowing what phase the moon is in and how high the tides are.
Overall I really enjoy this watch. I wish that it was a little more accurate but I guess that is why aviation instruments are thousands of dollars and this watch is hundreds. BTW, I really like Amazon and buy most everything from here...except this watch. I bought it at my local Casio dealer for about $30 less than advertised here. The casio pathfinder website has a dealer locater function. If you are thinking about this watch...get it.
Edit:
Seems as if the price is dropping on Amazon. It is currently under $225. I doubt that you will find it cheaper. Maybe, but prob not. Amazon came through again for me. They most always have the best prices.
written by Guest , July 28, 2008
Picked up this watch last week (found it somewhere else for a for a bit cheaper) and loving it. The watch has all the functions mentioned and all work smoothly. The only thing to note is that the watch case itself is a mix of dark green and black (it's hard to make out in photos). Keep that in mind if you're "fashion conscious," didn't bother me one bit. The watch is a little on the large side so if you've got a very small wrist it might be huge on you. I'm a lefty and wear it on my right wrist and have no problem with button operations. For some reason the moon display was reversed but the documentation explained how to fix that quickly. Like all temperature sensing watches, your measurements will be off if you try taking a reading with it on your wrist (body heat and all). Everything else appears accurate. The radio receiver has worked flawlessly every night, even receiving a signal with the watch deep inside my house.
Pros:
Watch has everything except a GPS!
Solar powered, don't worry about batteries.
Large, easy to read numbers.
Bright backlight, auto backlight if you enable it.
Calendar programmed until 2099.
Great water/depth resistance (200m).
Cons:
Large size (only a problem if you have a small wrist).
Disclaimers in manual to take all readings with a grain of salt (not meant as professional quality measurements).
Two-tone case (dark green and black, why not just back?).
Non-standard watch bands, can't swap it out easily for non-Casio band.
written by Guest , July 28, 2008
I bought the watch for a birthday gift. I save some money thanks to amazon. Moreover I received it quite fast, after just one week despite I'm living in Europe.
The watch itself is quite small and definitely better than the picture. It's so fashionable and smart even if it belongs to a past collection. I think you cannot find it in ordinary Gucci store because of its age.
I strongly suggest you this purchase because of the ratio quality/price...
BB
written by Guest , July 28, 2008
Although it looked almost like a child's watch when I first saw it, once I put it on my wrist, I loved it. Classic watch.
written by Guest , August 03, 2008
Of all the watches I have, this is my favorite. it has great features. it is well worth the price.
written by Guest , August 18, 2008
i bought this watch after reading about it. i didnt think it was possible for a watch to do so many different functions. however it does, and at a very reasonable price. barometer, thermometer, altimeter, compass, stopwatch, timer, and on and on. i have checked the readings against the weather station, and the readings are right on the button. enjoy this watch, it does so much
written by Guest , August 18, 2008
So in 2001, I got my first Pathfinder watch, the PAG-40. It was great. The PAW-1500 is an obvious improvement in function. It is solar powered, water resistant to 200 m (although anyone who is diving 660 feet...I find hard to believe they would be wearing this watch, but whatever), atomic precision in time keeping, world time, tide/moon phases, and a countdown timer, and a silent mode (the last four are my favorite, most useful). I was actually hoping to get a watch that has all of these, including a depth gauge and GPS, although I know that GPS tends to suck the life out of watch batteries, at least this is the rumor I heard with the Suunto watch.
But here are my complaints. The back light function is not as brilliant as my PAG-40. This is a little difficult to explain, but the PAG-40 backlight actually lit up the characters/numbers, not just the background, which I always liked -- the PAW 1500 just lights up the background. Also, the compass function on the PAG-40, would be superimposed upon the entire face of the watch, whereas the PAW-1500 is just on the periphery, this is a major disappointment for me.
As far as looks. I was torn between the PAW-1500 and the PAW-1500 7T b/c the latter has a black bezel. But I didn't want the metal watch band. I do not like the silvery/shiny bezel on the PAW-1500. The face of the PAW-1500 is not as large as the PAG-40, which, I am sure the reason is that when you incorporate the solar power and water resistance down to 200 m, compromise has to be made somewhere (It's only about a 15% difference, but still)
This is a high functioning watch, but for aesthetics, I am not as impressed.
written by Guest , September 05, 2008
I have owned all manner of watches and I can say without a doubt that this is the best non-dress watch I have ever owned. I have a $3k Tag Heuer Link watch but I enjoy wearing this Casio more. It's light, durable, accurate and just plain cool. The solar power is a great feature and the atomic time keeping is so nice I want every watch to have that feature. You never have to set the time again! Overall VERY pleased with this watch and it does the same as other watches costing hundreds or over $1k more.
written by Guest , September 05, 2008
First, I got a very good deal on this watch. Still, I regret the purchase
Key points:
1. Its too big and heavy, it tends to want to spin around your wrist
2. The tide feature is simply a toy. It will not even tell when there will be a high or low tide. You must hunt for it. Yet, its still one of the most interesting features.
3. Solar. When I was looking, I had this as a must have, but now, I dislike it. I find myself always worried about making sure the dang thing is in bright light. I think I would rather just replace a battery once in 10 years.
4. Display. There are small icons of all types on the display. They are sooooo small that you can't make out what they are. I must put on reading glasses and be in bright light to make them out. For a watch sooo big, you would think that the time, date, and other info would have larger text.
5. Moon phase. The contrast on this is not good and this is difficult to see sometimes as well
6. The compass seems to work well
7. The altimeter, is accurate to about +- 160 feet. Not the best
8. Its good to 200M, but really over 100M is over kill.
This thing goes for North of $200. Yet I was at Walmart and on the shelf was some chinese watch that had a large display, with many of the same features, Tide, Moon, world time, Water resistant, etc, and it was $11.00. That killed me.
Then when you think about it, for $200, you can get an iphone 3G which has all that this watch has, a GPS and more. With the GPS, I know my position, my altitude, speed, etc, and its all accurate. The only thing missing is the iphone is not water resistant.
written by Guest , November 14, 2008
I love this watch with a lot of features, I especially love the digital compass. I wish the temperature sensor would be more accurate, it seems to be higher than actual all of the time, may be it has something to do with the body temperature. It's so inconsistence that it gives different temperature reading almost everytime you press the button. I also wish the light will stay on longer than 1 second. All the features pretty much useless if you're in the dark and have to keep pressing the light. The only thing missing is this does not have "G-Shock".
written by Guest , November 14, 2008
Casio Men's Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Ultimate Watch #PAW1500-1V
My local bookstore carries TWO monthly wrist-watch magazines. Some of the watches go for over $250,000! And, they all have about the same functions: Time, Date, and Stop Watch. In 10 years, if they still work, and have not been crushed by a bowling ball, their actual value will have to depreciate. And, in 20 years, who will have replacement parts?
I buy a watch for functionality. And, the PAW1500-1V has it all. The '1V, with it's two bands, is lighter, more comfortable, and less expensive. No other wrist-watch can compare with the PAW1500. While enjoying outside activities, I always know when to pack-it-up because rain is definitely on the horizon.
When hiking, or cycling, I use the compass, altimeter, and temperature sensors. All teenagers are connected by brain wave transmissions. During a full moon, all teenager's thought processes deteriorate. In fact, a lot look like they have crashed after a very long week-end party. So, I depend on my PathFinder to provided a reality check. While I'm in the classroom teaching high school mathematics, my PathFinder tells me if my students are being influenced by a full-moon. The five alarms provide a three minute warning to wrap it up before the bell rings.
I never worry about knowing the correct time because the the PAW1500 automatically receives time and date updates from daily government radio broadcasts.
The PAW1500 is the second best male toy ever made. The all time best male toy is a portable, talking, GPS system. NOTE: GPS systems that do not talk are worthless.
written by Guest , November 14, 2008
I like the watch, it works as advertised, it looks neat-o.
But I'll never buy anything through Amazon again. They made a mess of my bank account, didn't seem to care that they froze over $500 in my bank account for a full week. Their customer service people don't have a good grasp of English and no sense of urgency in problem solving. Sure, I saved some money, but the time I spent on the phone getting it to ship and then reconstructing my bank account didn't make the savings worth it.
In short, Amazon sucks.
written by Guest , November 14, 2008
Recently I was thinking that no Casio product I owned (watches, calculators, cameras, clocks) ever disappointed me... thats quality.
Regarding the watch, I was waiting for Casio to put in a single model the triple sensor and the moon/tide functions... now I just wait that it becomes smaller (like 1300 series) and includes deep meter.
The watch is very well made, better than expected. Even if big, it wears comfortly. One suggestion to Casio: I need to adjust the string on a length just between two holes, can you put the holes near one to another?
Drawback: I does not recognizes other standard times outside the small set preprogrammed, this is annoying when traveling.
Surprise: the automatic time set has worked twice being in Venezuela, far away from the signal area!
written by Guest , November 14, 2008
Love the features in this watch so far, only thing missing is a GPS on this thing...but then the watches that have GPS have pretty low batt. life.
written by Guest , November 14, 2008
Picked up my new watch yesterday at JC Pennys 25% off + 15% coupon~ $255.00 US. Watch is awsome. A watch geeks ultimate watch.
The barometer is very accurate once set and the altimiter can be a little touchy. The thermometer function is accurate if the watch is not worn 20 min and not kept in the sun. Since I live in Ohio the tide function is pretty useless, but the moon function looks cool.
Overall I am very happy with the watch, accept I wish it had a stainless steel band and not titanium which does scratch easier
written by Guest , November 14, 2008
Its a great watch, well worth the money. I can see it in the dark and world time feature is usefull as well having the 5 alam feature and I can swim with it. Its a well designed watch.
written by Guest , November 14, 2008
I/m blown away from the design of the product. very light even for the size of the watch. Userfriendly and very accurate in the data. I love the altimeter during hiking and the compass helps for easy use of reading maps.
Have not been so exited for a long time when buying a watch
written by Guest , November 14, 2008
I agree, super Pathfinder? However it is a SS Band NOT Titanium, Why is casio charging more, and skimping on the Band? That is my most serious Gripe. I have had 2 lower models, each with Titanium Bands. Casio get your stuff together!!!!!!
written by Guest , November 14, 2008
This watch is awsome! As a boat captain, its functions are indispensable. The tides, moon and compass functions are great. Without adjustment, the tide function is accurate for my area on the gulf in Florida. I had an older model of the pathfinder that I thought was great, but this watch far exceeds my expectations. A must have watch if you fish or work on the water.
written by Guest , December 08, 2008
The review below on the key features of this watch is comprehensive so I will not cover this.
I initially had trouble when removing links from the watch as in addition to the Pin there is also an inner "locking" collar about 2mm long that fits into the center section of each link.
I did not notice this collar at first and it fell to the ground when I removed the first link. Without this piece the Pin's will just slide through the links with no locking mechanism.
I do a lot of outdoors activities and this is a great watch for them.
written by Guest , December 08, 2008
This watch has exceeded my expectations. I did a WHOLE LOT of research on watches before I decided on this one. And I do not regret it for a second. The watch has served me at work, in the ocean, and in the wilderness. The time is dead on due to the updates (checked it against an atomic clock, less that 1/16 of a second off) i live on the west coast and the tide charts and moon charts are spot on. Also the compass, altimeter, and barometer are fairly accurate.(I checked all these features against other professional equipment). If you are of reasonable intelligence this watch is fairly easy to operate. One piece of advice though, study your instruction manual!!!!!
written by Guest , December 08, 2008
I like Casio watches. This one replaces one I have worn for almost 20 years.
I love the atomic watch feature. It automatically gets a signal once a day. Perfect time. The moon feature is great too.
Unfortunately I think the altimeter is a toy. I get very different readings each day from the same location. The barometer isn't much better. It does have a little graph which shows upward or downward trends and that has some value.
Overall, I like it. It looks good, keeps great time and has a few toys to play with.
written by Guest , December 23, 2008
I recently received this watch as a gift, as I already owned a Casio Pathfinder PAW1300G-1V (the earlier model), and it was thought that I would appreciate the upgrade.
In short, this is a nice watch, but there aren't that many features over the PAW1300 line to justify the increased size. Unfortunately, in spite of these new features, I find that I still go back to the PAW1300 as my daily watch, simply because it's a better package as a whole.
There are three major new features in the PAW1500 series that are not in the PAW1300:
-- Tide calculator
-- Moon phase calculator
-- Water resistant to 200m (instead of 100m)
The increased water resistance is terrific, as this turns the Pathfinder into an actual diving watch, instead of a mere snorkeling watch. But the other two features, in my opinion, are underwhelming, and the cost in the module's case-size are quite great.
To whit: the PAW1300 is 47.4mm round and 11.5mm thick. The PAW1500 is 51mm round and 13.9mm thick. This may not sound like a big difference, but side-by-side, it's palpable. Before obtaining this watch, the PAW1300G-1V was the largest one I owned (in a close tie with the Seiko Orange Monster). Now this watch completely dwarfs it. It's so big, I feel like I can use this watch to deflect bullets, Wonder-Woman-style.
(If you like big watches, then don't listen to me. If you don't care, but want this watch anyway, then get ready for the predictable, "Good thing that watch is water-resistant to 200 meters, because you'll need it when that watch drags you down to the bottom of the ocean"-type jokes from your friends, and even strangers.)
Additionally, the 1500PAW has some shortcuts, like the countdown timer. The PAW1500 only has a "yacht" timer, which means that you can count down only from a maximum of 60 minutes. Instead, the PAW1300 has a full 24-hour countdown timer, which is something I use frequently. To find this feature crippled in the PAW1500 was a disappointment. (Also, the altimeter only has a 20-record capacity in the PAW1500 compared to the 40 records in the PAW1300, but I don't think many people will be affected by this.)
The PAW1500 does have one minor pro that I should mention: the information is better-displayed than it is on the PAW1300. Despite the watch's large size, there is technically less space in the LCD display for numeric/text/icon information, but to me the information is presented with a cleaner layout and is more intuitive to read. I.e., I think it makes the best of what it has, and I wish that the PAW1300 had done a better job in this regard.
In short: if you are looking to get a cool outdoor-gizmo watch, this one will deliver heaps of features in spades. The solar power is awesome, and once you have atomic syncing, you'll never go back. The other features, when you learn how to use them, are extremely powerful in combination.
Still, I would advise that you be honest with yourself. Do you really need 200m water resistance, and calculators for tides and moon-phases? (And do you really want a watch the size of a beverage coaster?) If not, then I would recommend that you take a look at the PAW1300 series. It's considerably cheaper, and the size is less obnoxious.
(The PAW1300G-1V in particular is noteworthy in that the band is not integrated with the case, but can be swapped out for standard one-piece 22mm bands, like the Zulu or NATO straps.)
There have been many generations of Pathfinder watches over the past several years, and to me, the PAW1300 feels like the golden version: the Pathfinder done right (well 90% right). Unfortunately, the PAW1500 feels like an awkward, next-generation compromise in order to pack in those few extra features. Maybe the PAW1600 will be an improvement.
As a final note: I see a lot of reviews for the Casio Pathfinders complaining about the lack of accuracy. Please note that these watches need to be calibrated to local conditions if you want them to be truly accurate, and even still, you should fully understand how the features work (and the basic science behind them) if you want to get the best use of these watches. If you are looking for a zero-maintenance, GPS-quality dashboard for you wrist, I would recommend looking at the Garmin Foretrex 101 (while a terrific piece of equipment, it's not solar-powered, and will require changing the AAA batteries every 10 hours).
written by Guest , December 23, 2008
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!
written by Guest , December 23, 2008
It will not hold power, the functions are not accurate, and it is a complete waste of money.
written by Guest , January 11, 2009
This thing rocks! Besides all the tons of features, Casio has restored the old-school way of calibrating Baro pressure as a scalar offset to the "true" pressure. So, like the old PAT-40's, it can be cal'd to the sea-level equivalent of the pressure, without going haywire. Obviously, the Altimeter can vary based on time/temp/press/moon, but that is to be expected.
While the manual warns about needing to expose the solar cell in the face to the sun, ~5mins/day is all that is required to maintain full charge. The power-down modes let it run for ~4 days without light, and it still has full charge.
The EL light ("idiot-glo") is not as bright as pure battery-powered watches, and not as bright as the really old G-Shock microlights, but is more than useable for night readings.
It is a big, heavy watch, just the way I like them!
written by Guest , January 15, 2009
I bought this watch as a rugged type sports watch for the gym, skiing, mountain biking etc. I also liked the idea of the solar power, as changing watch batteries is sometimes troublesome.
The watch is OK, although the watch's measurement abilities are poor. Don't expect the temperature readings or altitude readings to be anywhere close to accurate. I have read the manual, and the altitude section does note that it is only accurate to within 300ft. I have seen cheaper watches that give accuracy within 10ft, so if you are planning on using this watch for this function, look elsewhere.
That aside, the watch has some pleasant functions (backlight turns on if you move the watch 90 degrees downwards; lightweight; strong build quality) but for the price I expected more.
written by Guest , January 21, 2009
For those who aren't familiar with atomic time watches, it works something like this. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) maintains super-accurate cesium atom and hydrogen atom clocks (hence "atomic time"). Astronomical observations from the U.S. Naval Observatory are used to keep the atomic clocks in synch with the actual rotation of the earth and its orbit around the sun. The resulting time information is then broadcast via short wave radio from Fort Collins, Colorado. An "atomic time" watch picks up the radio signal and adjusts its time to match it. Simply leave your watch near a window at night, and it will automatically adjust the time. Your watch will always be super-accurate within a fraction of a second (theoretically at least).
I've had many Casio watches over the years including a solar powered Casio G-Shock with atomic time that I've had now for 5-6 years. It still works perfectly. It's been in very hot weather, sub-zero cold weather, in the ocean, in the snow, in high-pressure car washes, in luggage compartments at 40,000 feet, and it still works perfectly. The damn watch won't die! The only reason I bought a new Pathfinder was because I felt due for a new watch. I don't need an altimeter, barometer, compass, moon phase nor tide indicator, I just wanted a new damn watch!
That being said, the Pathfinder PAW1500-1V is a really cool watch for gadget lovers. You can view the phase of the moon for the current date as well as for any other date. Not only can you view the tide for the current time and place, you can see the "lunitidal interval", whether it is spring tide or neap tide (I don't know--ask a surfer), and you can get this information for any time on any date.
In addition to the current barometric pressure, you can display a graph of the trend of barometric pressure readings to help forecast the weather. And then there's a compass, an altimeter, world time (all 29 time zones--yes, there's 29--not 24), a countdown timer, and 5 alarms. The atomic time feature also works in most of Europe and Japan (they have their own atomic time broadcasts) as well as most of the U.S. and parts of Canada.
All of this is solar powered. So long as the watch gets a little sunlight now and then, you never need to replace the battery. Did I mention that that this watch is water resistant to 200 meters?
If past experience with Casio watches is any indicator, I expect my PAW1500-1V to be an extremely durable and reliable watch for many years. BTW, it is really cool looking, and you'll want it to be visible the next time your in the conference room where everyone else is wearing those bogus diving watches.
written by Guest , January 25, 2009
it is a very good wacth . It lives up to its name THE PATHFINDER
written by Guest , February 01, 2009
Again, I choose this watch because it is titanium and I like the look and characteristics of Ti. This watch has a large face as most modern watches for men do. The band was very large so I had two links removed to allow for a loose fit on my medium/medium-large wrists. So far I am enjoying the features of this watch and the style very much. This is my everyday watch right now.
written by Guest , February 07, 2009
I just received this watch, so I can't attest to it's durability. It appears to be 18k gold plated and it has a black face. There is no second hand.
I don't usually wear watches, but I'll probably wear this one often. It's the most comfortable watch I've ever worn. The bangle style bracelet is smooth and doesn't slide too far up or down my wrist. It is not adjustable, so I would just recommend this for someone with average-sized wrists.
The watch is stunning and the gold style goes well with current fashions. The fact that it has no numbers is a bonus, because they'd be too hard for me to read, anyway.
I picked this up in a gold box deal. I was looking at it on-line, when suddenly the price went way down, under $300.00. Other Gucci's went down, too, and they all went back up by the next day. I feel very satisfied with my choice of this one.
I'll come back and update if I have any problems with it.
written by Guest , February 18, 2009
This watch is HUGE. It's bigger than my G-Shock watch. The Titanium band is surprisingly comfortable. When it is on my wrist, I sometimes forget I was wearing it. It's a bit tricky to adjust the band yourself. You have to use a paper clip or something very small to push the small pin out.
The only bummer i would say is the temperature is not accurate reading of the surrounding environment if you are wearing it. To measure the ambient temp, you have to set it aside for 20 min. I agree with some of the reviewer also about the compass --- it will be great if there's continuous reading. The night light should also stay on a bit longer or make it adjustable.
Comments aside, this is all-n-all a very good watch.
written by Guest , March 04, 2009
All of the features are exactly what I need. As a Navy sailor deployed, this is a fantastic tool set and highly recommended for any military member or person into outdoor activities. Recommendation - shop around, especially on auction sites - I was able to get the titanium version for under 200 dollars NIB. This is the best watch investment I've made ever.
written by Guest , March 08, 2009
GOOD..!!! THE WATCH IS WORTH THE PRICE.
EVERY THING IS WORKING VERY WELL I LIVE IN Monterrey MEXICO and every night I recibe the atomic hour from Colorado...the altimeter,temperature, barometer and compass are very accurate. The automatic light are very convenient in camping..Nice and very good looking watch..!!
Ricardo Alberto Martinez Serna
written by Guest , March 09, 2009
aside from simply keeping time this watch is WAY overrated. Tide chart is not so accurate, moon phase indicator is off, altimeter is so so but feel its a bit shady considering it only counts in incraments of 20ft rather than suuntos 10ft. Seems to be a little less accurate during runs and rides. Mode button sticks bad when cold. Compass bezzel moves much to easy with a simple brush of shirt sleeve, leaving you with a highly innacurate heading. True you shouldn't use these watches as your only source however if they're going to charge this much than it had better work.
written by Guest , March 23, 2009
Have been wearing the watch for a couple weeks and love it! Atomic/solar, readability, fit/finish, just a fantastic watch. Have gone through the functions quickly and they have all worked well. Have had a number of G shocks and this Pathfinder is my favorite Casio thus far. This is what a G should be! Don't hesitate if you are looking for a watch in this category or if you just want a fun, indestructible watch!
written by Guest , March 30, 2009
This watch functions as described and, given the price of the competition, provides a decent value for the money. I needed a digital watch for timing yacht racing starts (my 15 year old Casio has died). I decided I would also use it for everyday outdoor activities, hunting, fishing hiking and general exploring so the altitude, barometer, tide and compass features were important. As I said all these features function as advertised, and I am generally pleased with my purchase. I will start with notes on things that could be better. The Barometer and Altimeter are not interdependent, so setting the altitude does not affect the barometer reading. The barometer is effectively an ambient barometer with no sea level correction, and the altimeter is only as accurate as you are at knowing some reference altitude on a given day. It would be really nice to have some more altimeter functions (as other models apparently do) such as accumulated ascent/descent, and ascent/descent rate functions (Max, avg, current).
The tide function, to be accurate in your location requires that you enter the time of the first high tide of the day, then it calculates the subsequent tides. Unfortunately it is off by a few minutes per tide so after a few days you need to check your tide table and reset the timing, at least that is the case for Santa Cruz, this whole function is sort of gimmicky, but cute.
On the positive side the watch is comfortable to wear, the interface is intuitive and simple to navigate, the illumination is effective and easy to find and activate in the dark. The automatic timekeeping (Atomic clock) is also cute, but it works well in my area and gets an update every night, making the time consistently as accurate as a GPS (I was recently in a hotel in Orlando, where it never got the update, but the time stayed accurate). The compass function works well and appears to be quite accurate. The yacht racing countdown timer is easy to set and to update during the sequence and easy to see. It is very nice to be able to see the actual time in the same display as the countdown timer.
In general I am pleased with the product and would recommend it.
written by Guest , April 08, 2009
I think for the money you can't find a better outdoors utility watch.
I have owned many time pieces from Rolex to Citizens and I like this watch very much. I don't think some of the features are the most accurate, but what do you expect for the price. Seems very durable.
written by Guest , April 11, 2009
Quite simply, for $200, you're not getting anything close to perfection. While I understand that a compass, barometer, and thermometer are not even close to accurate when worn on a wrist, it wasn't until I realized how much I spent on something that isn't perfect, that I realized how ridiculous it is to own something like this. I needed a watch to replace my G-Shock that finally gave out. Im active outdoors, and for some reason, I thought this would be a nice thing to own. In the end, whats the point? None of the features can be relied upon.
I returned this and bought another G-shock.
written by Guest , April 15, 2009
super quik delivery and the watch is all i was looking for
written by Guest , April 15, 2009
My old watch gave up the ghost recently so it was time to find another. Digital watches lack the elegance of mechanical-jewelry-type or traditional watches. I figured it would be fun to get a digital watch which would make up for these shortfalls. The Casio PAW1500 fits the bill quite nicely. Imagine keeping perfect time with its WWV receiver. How about the compass, altimeter, barometer,tide, and moonphase? They all work pretty well,not quite perfect, but pretty well. For fun I use most of the functions daily. As for the thermometer it has some limitations. If you really must know the air temp. you'll need to take it off your warm wrist for several minutes which is unfortunate. All the other typical features like stop watch, world time etc. perform as you'd expect. The alarm works well except it is not nearly as loud as my old watch. Overall I like this watch a lot but gave it 4 instead of 5 stars for the above mentioned imperfections. Keep in mind if I lost it I'd get another as soon as possible.
written by Guest , April 20, 2009
Casio Men's G-Shock Atomic Multi-Band Watch #MTG1500-1ACR
This watch is awesome. If you want a watch that keeps accurate time and looks great, this is the watch for you....
written by Guest , April 23, 2009
A lot has already been said about this watch, so I'll just add a few more notes.
I like this version better than the one with the titanium band. First, the color scheme is more to my liking. Easier to match black. Second, it's much more comfortable. If you're going to be wearing this outdoors, possibly while sporting or hiking, then you might prefer the resin band to the titanium band, especially considering how it will feel on a hot day when you're sweating. I prefer the resin.
Next, this watch looks pretty good in person. It does look odd, what with having such a huge display, but it doesn't look close to as bad as it does in the online photos. If you're iffy about it, you should definitely go to a local store and try it on.
As others have said, the thermometer function is largely useless. Not only do you have to remove the watch from your arm, but you then have to wait about 10 minutes to get anything close to what the real temp is. This is no joke, as the other day I measured the temp in my office at 73 degrees (thermometer right on my desk), but the watch said that it was 86 degrees. So I took the watch off and hit the temp button every minute. Each minute it would come down about a half degree. Took so long that I finally just gave up on waiting.
The functions are really nifty. Do we need all of these functions? No. Are they super cool? Absolutely.
Fun toy!
I bought this watch just before heading to Japan for vacation. Now, when I get to Japan and can't figure out which way is north, I'll have a compass on my wrist! And a barometer so I can figure out if rain is coming (it's raining there this weekend). And an altimeter for when I hike Fuji-san. And a tide graph for when I go surfing. And ultra-water resist so I don't have to worry about leaving the watch on the beach. And a day/date/worldtime mode so I'm always oriented. And an atomic clock so I won't have to re-adjust the watch. And an alarm so I'll wake up on time. And an auto backlight so I can see all of this at night by just tilting my wrist to an angle and having the light turn on.
Is any of that necessary? Probably not. But it sure was fun typing that out...
=)
written by Guest , April 29, 2009
All, this simply is a great watch. I've owned it now for about a year, and I can honestly say that I'm no longer looking for another watch, and this is from a watch geek. From my home, I can sync nightly with Colorado, with no major issues. Then comparing it to computer time / tv time, it's right on schedule. It's solar powered, and I've always had a "high" power rating. It predicts tides accurately when I go on vacation. It is a big watch, but it's also very light. I find the barometer to be a good indicator of predicting weather patterns, as long as you're at the same relative elevation, as documented in the manual.
written by Guest , April 29, 2009
I just got this watch and I really like it. As a flyfishing guide/fisheries biologist, I have found it a very useful tool. For a watch I have found its "casual" data quite useful. I have found the barometer to be accurate within .05 inPb and the altimeter accurate within 60-100 ft... what more can I ask from a watch. If I need more accurate data, I use precise scientific equipment(that costs thousands of dollars and needs more calibration than this watch). For the casual user (hiker, biker, fisherman/woman) this is close enough.
The compass is a little tempermental but works great outdoors once it is calibrated (readings are a little iffy indoors, near powerlines, or electronic equipment). The tide/moon data is great and can be specified to exact locations. For the thermometer to work accurately, the watch needs to be off your wrist for 20-30 minutes. This is probably the biggest con of this watch but temp is the least of my concerns.
The biggest downfall of most watches in this catagory is they eat lots of batteries. Well, I have found the solar powered battery more adequate. Just leave it exposed to sunlight for 5-10 minutes and it is fully charged. Additionally, if you set the watch to "Power Save" mode, it automatically goes to sleep when not exposed to light for more than 60 minutes.
The light can be left on by enabling "auto light." Turn on this function and rotate the watch to >40 degrees and the light stays on until you move it <40 degress.
written by Guest , May 01, 2009
I was debating on getting this watch or the PAW1300 series, since they are pretty much the same features. I had no need for the tide information. I am a pilot so I wanted to have the other options. I didn't want a grey bezel, but wanted the resin strap. So the problem with the grey bezel is that it makes the watch look cheap and walmart'ish. Besides that the watch is huge. I own a Atomic Skyhawk from Citizen, and I thought that watch was big and that the PAW1500 wouldn't be any bigger. But it is, and I just felt kinda funny about it. I ended up returning it and getting the 1300 series, which was definitely better fitting. So if you don't mind a huge watch, then this would work out for you. I would still recommend the 1300 series because it's more casual.
written by Guest , May 18, 2009
This is my favorit watch! It picks up the radio signal anywhere in my house. The only think that dockes a stare is the wrist strap; Its constintly pulling my arme heair unless I get it just wright, but other then that Fantastic!
written by Guest , June 04, 2009
I just received this watch today and I was very happy with my purchase. It came with the original Gucci Box and everything was in good condition. I even checked the same item from the local watch store here in Singapore and they sell it for $791 (Singapore Dollars) and the price was already 20% discount. I really got a good deal here. Thanks Amazon. It was my first purchase from you, I even had to create a VPOST account just so I can send it to Singapore. It was all worth my money. I will order from you again.
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
I upgraded my Pathfinder PAG-50 (solar) with this watch. That watch is still going strong after 6 years. This is a very solid feeling watch. The profile appears a bit smaller than my old watch and the weight is about the same. I like the black bezel on gray. The watch band comes several sizes too large and you will need to remove one or more links. Not a difficult task, you can use a large paperclip and a pair of pliers or use the pin remover that is offered. Just keep in mind there is a 1/8" long insert in each link (to keep the pin in place)that will fall out and get lost if you are not careful. As with my old watch, I like the band to fit tight and not move around, so I removed two links. There is another "fine" adjustment on the clasp. You will probably love or hate the metal band. I love the titanium bands and they are very durable and don't require frequent replacement. Setting up the watch with the use of the manual was not difficult. I must say I am impressed with Amazon's price and shipping. I went with the 1 day delivery option. I received in less than 23 hours to a rural location 60 miles north of Denver. Rob
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
This is one phenomenal watch. It is as tough as the G-Shocks, and it has a decidedly handsome look to it. Receipt of the nightly time update has never failed, and I don't even take the watch off. The compass is as accurate as it is advertised. The barometric pressure function is always in the ballpark with the local report, and its way of showing the trend as constant, upward, or downward is commendable. The tide and moon graphs are very accurate and valuable to folks like me who spend time on the beach and in the sea. The instruction manual is straight forward, and the watch functions are marvelously intuitive. The only downer is the altimeter. I'd be as well off depending on a ouija board. It's not a function I value, so I don't whine about it. Fine job, Amazon and Casio.
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
Just picked up the PAW1500-1V - all things considered, it is my favorite pathfinder yet!
With moon and tide graphs, along with compass, altimeter, barometer, thermometer, timer countdown, stopwatch, five alarms, world time, hourly chime, solar power, extreme temperature resistance, power saving, radio-atomic timekeeping - this watch simply has it all!
The PAW1500 is a fantastic looking timepiece as well.
I have also owned the models below:
PAW-1300G
PAW-1200-1V
PAG-40 (Newer with Resin Band - Green/Grey)
PAG-40B2V (Blue w/Nylon Band)
A few other models I don't have the numbers for
In response to someone else's complaint about the backlight - I agree it could stay on longer (and I looked for a way to set this, but unfortunately there isn't), but unlike the PAG-40, this watch features a MUCH BETTER Auto Backlight function as this watch has a light sensor so it won't activate the auto backlight when you're in conditions with alot of sunlight. The PAG-40 Auto Backlight turns on no matter the condition or amount of sunlight. Also, being that the PAG-40's auto-backlight is tied to the Barometer button, it would continually turn itself off as it would invariably be hit by my hand during the day if my wrist was flexed. Lastly, being a solar powered watch, you don't have to worry about battery drain with the auto backlight on the 1500.
In response to one other reviewer's complaint about the band - I have a solution and have created what I consider to be the ultimate looking pathfinder.
I too dislike the plastic resin bands. The band doesn't stay in the band-holder and the plastic bands also become uncomfortable after hours on my wrist.
Using the black plastic band 'holder pieces' from the PAG-40B2V (which easily bolt onto the PAW-1500) I have attached a multi-strap nylon band with quick release buckle from a Casio G2110V G-Shock which truly creates the ultimate, rugged looking pathfinder timepiece.
The G2110V Multi-strap nylon band is wide and makes the timepiece look more balanced as the wide band suits the large watch. I've been searching for the ultimate looking and performing active watch and I've finally been able to create it.
This configuration also works and looks great with the Green/Grey/Black PAG-40 (however, if you're buying from scratch, the 1500's additional Solar Power, Atomic Timekeeping, Countdown Timer and Auto Backlight features make it a much better buy).
Try it out if you get the chance!
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
This watch is perfect for the athletic woman. I like the size and get many compliments on it.
I bought this watch for vacation(hiking, boating, and swimming) to keep my eco drive in good shape but now I wear it most every day if my outfit lets me get away with it.
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
As a member of a trauma and code blue team, I find that the timekeeping abilities of this watch are priceless. Not only does it keep perfect time, but the readouts are extremely easy and convenient to read. It's a fairly big watch on my small arm, but that doesn't bother me at all. In fact, I get so many compliments on it everywhere I go, and several people I know have said they're going to get one, too. The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is that there is a bit of steel on the back of it that digs into my skin, and I generally have a big red divet on my arm after wearing it for a 12-hour shift. Maybe I can find some felt or something to cover it with. At any rate, it's still a very cool watch, and I'm really glad to own it.
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
it does everything it advertises as well as sets it's own time to the atomic clock and automaticly changes between standard and day lite savings time. indestructable for the active female
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
The only complaint I have about this watch is the instructions, and ease of use. The watch does come with clear instructions, however it doesn't state the small things, like the watch does not contain all hometowns and just major cities, so you keep looking for your city and it makes you think you are doing something wrong. The watch is very cute, and I love all the features it comes with. However, I haven't found the patience to play around with the watch, so basically I am waiting for my husband to. If it were a simple watch, maybe I would have found the time, but it's not. I bought my husband a g-shock which he has been wanting forever and I loved it, and seen all the features it came with, so naturally I wanted the woman's version. Once I find the time to play with it I am sure I will love more then just the look or the fact that it sets itself automatically. If anyone has any great easy tips, please contact me at cal2okl@ymail.com
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
Many people have commented on how big this watch is so I thought I'd post a couple of photos showing the relative size on a small wrist. I'm of Asian descent so am fairly petite and was worried that this watch was going to be too big for me, however, I wanted something with all of these functions, specifically water resistance for outdoor activities, the atomic time keeping and world time as I travel overseas regularly and also need to know time for when I'm calling anyone abroad.
I admit that this watch is pretty big for my wrist as I wear it on the second to last notch, but I love it. It's very sporty as far as practicality and durability are concerned, but definitely not streamlined. Great for camping and the outdoors too.
I also like the clean, contemporary design. Great for wearing every day with casual attire. Overall, I'm really pleased with it.
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
i bought this watch because the band from my old on burst, this watch is really nice and sweet, excellent charging, and atomic time keeping is great the only draw back is the back light, it only covers from 9 to 3 straight across, but i guess the reason for the normal illumination light is because of the solar pannel on the watch itself..that why i give it a 55 star
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
This is a decent watch, it's got Atomic Timekeeping (in the US) and it is also solar powered, so you can pretty much buy it and not have to set the time ever, all you do is wear it! It also has a cool party trick in that the watch illuminates when you move your arm to look at the time - but only when the watch senses that the ambient light is not good enough, in sunlight and good indoor lighting the watch illumination does not come on, pretty neat! The only bad thing about this watch is that the digital readout is rather small and not too practical. This keeps the watch from getting a 5 star rating from me.
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
I love this watch. The recessed crystal protects it from getting all scratched up and the atomic time keeping function is great. I had a model almost identical to this for years and had no problems with it until I lost it so I had to replace it with the closest thing I could find. Great value on Amazon.
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
I love this watch, it's solar-powered which means it doesn't need replacing of batteries, it's shock proof which means it's durable. Very good watch for its price.
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
My review is going to sound like an advertizement so I will begin by saying I have no connection with Casio other than having owned several of their watches over the years.
I switched to Casio watches about 20 years ago when other watches would fail by the rough treatment I gave them in work and sports. Casio G-Shock watches took the abuse and would run until I decided to take advantage of a new model with new features I wanted. The Ana-Digi Solar is for my use the best watch I have ever owned. I can read the analog time without my glasses, the watch is self-setting to the exact time and the battery stays charged just by wearing the watch, just don't let a shirt sleeve cover the sensor for an extended time (several days).
I did find the watch difficult to adjust; trying to follow the instructions, I accidentaly took it out of adjustment, but a call to Casio Customer Service and the technition quickly give me instructions for correcting the settings for perfect functioning.
This watch is, to me amazing, as I watch the hands automatically spin to daylight savings time or a new time zone and stop at the exact time.
This is a watch one can set and have perfect time keeping for years without any futher attention. What is there left to improve in wrist watches design? I cannot imagine.
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
Love this watch, very sporty, and keeps perfect time! Hope to see more watches like it for women in the future. Also bought it in black!
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
The other reviewers are right, the band is bright white. You really don't have to worry about setting it, it automatically sets itself. You can read the day and date circles easily, even for older eyes. The digital time automatically sets with the analog time. It was sorta neat when I first got the watch and watched the hands move automatically to the correct time. I did have to adjust the DST, but that was pretty easy. So far I love the watch, just wish they made it in different colors.
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
I thought I was getting a smaller g shock watch for my wife. The picture did not convey (at least to me) just how white the watch is. I was also disappointed that it didn't automatically adjust for DST when the time changed. My G-shock did and it is an older watch. Other than that, it is a good watch.
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
I just bought this about a week ago and love it already. It has a really simple and elegant design and having the correct time always is just great. It is not too big for me, and I think it is similar to the size of the regular woman's baby g. People much more fashionable than I am are complimenting it so I know it has mass appeal. It's great to have a sport watch you can wear to the gym this pretty.
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
This is a great watch. I've have had several comments and love the atomic feature. Changes time on it's own.
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
I have owned this watch for about one month now. The features were very easy getting used to. The atomic function receives the radio signal nightly without failure & I have other atomic clocks at the same location that often fail to receive the signal. The solar power also has a battery power indicator I like and it has maintained the battery at full charge since my initial charge & I use the features on a regular basis. The power saving function was a great idea as well. About the only thing I can think of that could be improved on is the countdown timer. It has a 60 minute countdown timer and although it does have an automatic repeat function, I would like to see it improved to a 24-hour countdown. It is by far the best watch I have owned in the past fifty years. It's nice looking and although it is a smidgen pricey, I would advise anyone to look over the technical specs to realize it is indeed worth the extra.
written by Guest , June 12, 2009
Functionally, this watch meets every need I have as an avid outdoorsman. I am very satisfied with this product.
written by Guest , June 26, 2009
I've been looking for an atomic woman's watch ever since my husband got his several years ago (also a Casio G-shock atomic--still running strong) but they've always been too big and too expensive--until this one.
I have been very pleased with the size and ease of function. I use the timer daily to remember to clock back in after lunch, the stopwatch for running, the date comes in handy and I really like the world time. We're visiting Israel later this year, so I keep the world time window on Jerusalem. It's great knowing it resets nightly so is always accurate.
I highly recommend this watch!
written by Guest , June 28, 2009
This watch was bought for my 13 year old daughter and it is everything described to be. It keeps accurate time by synchronizing to the WWV signal from Fort Collins, CO at NIST, and never needing a battery as it charges through the dial by solar power. It is attractive and accurate. The only flaw is that the white color tends to get the band dirty quickly. You can also wear it while swimming in a pool!
written by Guest , June 29, 2009
This is a cheap and shoddy watch. The stem is small and stiff and difficult to use. The watchband is too short for all but the smallest wrist. The watch itself is rather chunky for a dress watch. Get a good Timex instead.
written by Guest , June 29, 2009
Like the look of the watch...however, I will probably have to change out the leather band. It is cheap looking. Something more is what I expected out of the brand for that leather wrist strap. New band with a better color will make it primo! Cannot beat the price!
Update: piece of crud...roman numerals fell off. Don' buy.
written by Guest , June 29, 2009
I had been telling friends about this watch and the great deal I got on Amazon. While I remain a big fan of Amazon, I no longer trust this handsome watch. The problem is that every once in a while, it will lose a half hour or even an hour. This has happened three times in the space of about six weeks. The result is that I cannot depend on it to tell me the correct time if I am not in a position to verify that it is the correct time. I wonder if this is the genuine item or is perhaps counterfeit. Don't waste your money. As a result of this experience, I reluctantly bought a big-screen TV locally a few days ago. The hassle of returning poorly performing merchanise to an online vendor is a problem.
Update: I continue to use the watch but last evening and this morning it lost 2 hours, which it hadn't done in a while. I can't recommend this watch, even though it is great looking.
written by Guest , June 29, 2009
it a v. nice watch but it had been dicounted after i have purshased it
written by Guest , June 29, 2009
This is a great quality elegant watch, the leather strap is black lizard style and the bezel size is aprox. 38mm without the crown so it's pretty much regular and not small like so many men's watches nowadays, the two tones (gold/silver) make this watch very unique and combined with the black lizard strap they look even more elegant. I am definitely very glad i bought this watch, not very cheap but easily looks like a $100 or more type of watch, add to that that it's a Pierre Cardin and you should be able to make a good choice when comparing this watch to others.
written by Guest , July 01, 2009
The main reason of my title it is required to many attention for adjustment. Without special knowledge it is too difficult use the most of options of this watch. And I was disappointed that I not found the instruction on russian language in the packing of goods. But the rest is wonderful. Lightweight, comfortable wristlet beautiful and comfortable watch.
written by Guest , July 28, 2009
Many others have commented on the features of the watch, and it is an impressive piece of technology.
There is, however, a BUYER BEWARE issue with the watch band. Adjusting this band without purchasing one of the link removal gadgets would be nearly impossible, and even then it is very difficult. Casio has NO information in the supplied manual about the watch band. When I contacted them, they sent me a pdf file with directions on adjusting five different watch bands, none of which applied to the band on the 1500. When I spoke for a second time to customer service their only solution was to go to a jeweler if links needed to be removed. Ultimately, with the use of a link remover I was able to make the adjustment, but it was moderately complex, and required great care not to lose the unique tiny metal cylinders that hold the links together. Casio was for me frustratingly un-helpful in the process.
written by Guest , July 28, 2009
It is very professional for the adventurer. Worth the price. It is an all-in-one type of gadget.
written by Guest , July 28, 2009
Because I want the easy visibility of a watch with hands but still want the alarm features offered by a digital watch, I have been looking for good-quality ladies' watch that combines both digital and analog. I have had a hard time finding one that is sized appropriately, especially one that lasts (I have had several combo watches in which the watch hands became loose and inaccurate). Considering the fact that it connects to the "atomic clock" to insure its time is always correct, the Baby-G is amazingly small.
The Baby-G is awesome. It is slim and modern-looking, and it is reasonably-sized for a woman. It is only slightly larger and thicker than my sleek and classic Movado, and its overall look is similar. I am comfortable wearing it to business events and parties.
It is easy to set the alarm and other functions. It's great to know that it is absolutely accurate at all times.
My only criticism is that the manual is large because it's in many languages, but it has tiny print.
written by Guest , July 28, 2009
This watch is almost perfect, but it's too expensive. At the time I write this, Casio has a another G-Shock model that is identical in ALMOST every feature -- except it lacks the day of the week display -- at only a quarter the price. So am I willing to spend the extra money to get that one feature? Yes, I am. Call me stupid, but I can't keep the weekday straight without it. However, I won't ignore that I'm getting taken, so I'm knocking off a star on the rating.
Otherwise, this watch is just about everything it's advertised to be.
Note that the LCD displays do not really look like the photograph, which shows them lit by some mystical, bluish backlight. They are typical LCD displays: dark gray digits on a light gray background that blends in nicely with the face of the watch. Also note that the "EL Backlight" is really more of a "LED frontlight" that only illuminates the analog hands. You won't be able to see the LCD displays in dark or near-dark conditions. For what it's worth, this seems to be SOP for all the G-Shock analog/digital watches. One day, I hope they improve it, but in the meantime, this is what you get. As a practical matter, as much as I think I want a good light, I really rarely use it, and the automatic light feature is so fun to play with, I barely notice that I can't read the day of the week. Anyway, how often do you find yourself at the bottom of mine shaft, needing to see the digital time display of 28 other time zones?
One final note about getting the band adjusted to fit. Since this is a bracelet-style band, you'll have to adjust it yourself, if you're feeling brave and you are mechanically-inclined, or, if you're like me, you'll have to take it to a professional for sizing and pay a few bucks. I've read several reviews for other watches that recommend taking the watch to a JEWELER. If condescension is your idea of a good time, then go ahead. Jewelers sell $5,000 Seikos and $10,000 Rolexes and are likely to turn up their noses at your little Casio. What you want is a WATCH REPAIR SHOP. They'll size it and be happy for the business.
written by Guest , October 02, 2009
After doing weeks of research on the web and I have finally committed to purchase this watch about two weeks ago.
At the first glance, this Titanium watch is rather subtle. The touch of the band is nice and smooth. Though it is very light, it doesn't feel cheap. In fact, the balance is just right. Pathfinder and G-Shock series are infamous of its size, and this one is no exception. The LCD layout is very good. It's informative yet not too busy like the Citizen Skyhawk.
All the ABC meterings are right on. I had to reset the altimeter at the sea level but it has been very accurate since. I didn't have to do other calibration for Barometer and Compass at all.
The control of the buttons are logically laid out. However, I suggest the owner to grab a cup of coffee, sit at the quiet area, and spend about 1 hour to read through the entire manual. It's thick and lenghthy. But once you understand the logic to set your watch, it's relatively easy.
Solar Battery is awesome. I put my watch underneath my desk lamp to be charged at night. I never run into any low-battery issue at all. The level indicator always shows "H"igh.
Atomic sync is another great feature. I live in Sunnyvale, California. I put my watch by my night stand and it syncs up every night without issue. I don't even have to put it next to the window.
Conclusion: Great watch in general. There are three things that can be improved: 1: User Manual can be better written. 2: The alarm is too soft 3: The illuminator only stays around 3 seconds which is a bit short. If you woke up in the middle of the night, you have to be very alert to read the time that displays only for 3 short seconds. Granted you can press the button to re-illuminate it again.
Suunto is much more stylish than Pathfinder, but its built quality has been subpar these days. Casio Pathfinder is like a Toyota Camry. It's not stylish in anyway you look at it, but it performs very well and reliable. Hope my two cents help.
written by Guest , October 02, 2009
Functions as described but with touches I had not picked up when reading about it. For example, in a dark room watching TV or at a movie and need to check the time? No fumbling for the light button, just tilt wrist to normal viewing angel and the watch face briefly illuminates. And, the "home" screen packs quite a bit of information in an easy-to-decipher interface: time and date of course but also a graph of changing barometric pressures -- oops, looks like a change in the weather is coming -- and tides show in a simple graphic display. Phase of the moon is there, too. Surprisingly, this display does not seem cluttered and my middle-age eyes can still read the time without the reading glasses (2.50) on.
Not for those who are gadget-challenging. Need to spend a fair amount of time, initially, setting preferred units, getting a time sync, and such and, if you want accuracy, feeding in actual high tide time, pressure, temperature, altitude, and magnetic declination for your area. Nice thing, of course, is that you can do precisely such, overriding the defaults with better local information. Instruction book is a real challenge but will, with trial and error, get you there. Complex enough that I will only remember the basic functions (e.g., setting an alarm) if it is something I do regularly and then, only after doing so a number of times. For the more complicated stuff, got to keep that manual around.
As the manual points out, automatic time setting does not work if watch is not laying still. Have to lay it on a window sill with 12 o'clock pointing out. So, don't expect to have watch reset to "atomic time" on the fly. Golly, could possibly mean being off milliseconds now and then. :-)
Adjusting the band is not for the timid. I am used to doing so and have the tool to pop the pins. It is necessary to have such a tool. Came with no directions on how to remove links from the band. Do pay attention to the arrows on the inside of the band links. They let you know what direction to pop. And, there are several tiny parts to potentially lose: the pins and the even smaller seats that the pins lodge into. If you are not used to messing with such bands, save the money on the tool and have a local jeweler do the adjusting for you. Paying this much for a watch, why not a few dollars more for a professional (and stress-free) fit.
I believe the watch is attractive although that's not what I bought it for. Not too heavy and well-proportioned given it's size. I am a fairly large fellow and so looks OK on my wrist; might seem too big on a smaller arm.
written by Guest , October 02, 2009
Since Amazon already explains all the features of the watch I am not going to be redundant, instead I will try to provide my opinion on the general functionality and value of this device.
Pros: The watch is very rugged and durable. It is solar powered so there isn't any worry about replacing the battery every two years. Although rather large in size, the watch is not heavy and does not look ridiculous or strange even on my small wrist. It has a ton of features that work pretty much as advertised and could be very helpful depending on the activity.
Cons: Not a con per se, but more of a warning - some readings such are somewhat inaccurate; altimeter's margin of error is +/- 100 meters, thermometer's margin of error is +/- 4C (while not on the wrist), barometer's margin of error is +/- 15 hPa. I have not yet been able to receive a signal to sync with the atomic clock and I have tried everything the manual mentioned. The compass can be accessed only for 15 seconds after which you have to keep pressing the button to access it again. I suspect this is due to battery life issues.
Overall: I wish I had the option to give it 4.5 stars; however Amazon does not allow it. My .5 reduction is for not being able to sync with the atomic clock, which is a rather important feature of the watch. As far as slight measurement inaccuracies, I am not deducting any points for that since one cannot honestly expect a $260 wrist device to provide 100% accurate measurements on pressure, temperature and altitude. Basically, the watch is exactly what it claims to be, no more, no less and I think it's fairly priced for everything that it offers, I definitely recommend it.
written by Guest , October 02, 2009
I bought this product a 30 days back and after couple of uses I find that the "Adjust" button has gone in. I used this only twice, once to set the time zone and second time to set the alarm. Now it is difficult to use this button. I am halfway around the world now and I don't think there is a chance to replace this. It hurts to realize I lost money on this! I have no idea what has to be done now. I have written to Casio and awaiting their feedback.
written by Guest , October 02, 2009
This watch follows Casio's penchant for good high tech gear.
The watch which offers the moon phases as well as fish times and alarms is very reasonable priced and offers good features that are useful to anyone.
written by Guest , October 02, 2009
I bought this watch about 8 months ago and have used it regularly when hiking or climbing. Have been a lover of the Casio sport watches (G-Shocks) for a long time. Primarily I got this watch to hike with as it's altimeter will be helpful as it is on my wrist. I always hike with a Garmin Rino 530Hcx which is a GPS, Radio, Moving Map, and altimeter. But it attaches to the front of my backpack's shoulder strap and is not always that convenient to read w/o unclipping it and reading it.
The 1500 watch is perfect for that. At the Trailhead I will turn on the GPS, get a fix, read the elevation, and then set the Casio 1500 to that elevation. It's normally pretty close on it's own but not always perfect. Then I start my hike. Most of my hiking is upwards from the TH to a lake or mountain peak that I know the elevation of. So I can use the watch to determine how I am doing and how much time I have expended. In conjunction with the Garmin GPS it's a wonderful combo.
This is my first solar powered watch and that too was one of the reasons I got it. No more batteries. No chance it is going to die from batteries when out on a week-long adventure somewhere (which has happened with my battery powered quartz watches). My watch keeps itself charged even if sitting on my desk in my office for weeks at a time and the only light it gets comes through a window 10' away.
I have not really used the back light much that many folks complain about as I don't hike much at night. I'm old, when it's dark I'm likely to be inside.
As for the atomic time sync: no issues at all. Again, my watch normally sits on my desk inside my house and it gets the time signal just fine. In fact there's a screen on the watch to inform you when it last synced. Never an issue. I live in the western US.
The thermometer is accurate as long as the watch is not on your wrist. It takes 5-10 minutes once off of your wrist to be accurate. Unfortunately, since I'm a mammal and it's a watch it can't measure wind chill. Darn. :-)
All in all this is a great watch for the $$ especially if you buy it someplace like Amazon on sale. I expect this watch to last 10+ years and thousands and thousands of hiking miles. I consider it part of my hiking survival kit.
written by Guest , October 02, 2009
If the Protrek PRG 130 is available in your area, it is better off getting it than the PAW 1500. the multi-Band 5 Atomic Timekeeping feature is not very useful at all as it will require you to put your watch near a window at night to get a clear signal to update.
With so many of us owning car GPS units, you can easily get the the update by synchronising your watch with the time there instead. GPS time is also synchronised with ground based atomic time keeping facilities.
Both models are identical otherwise in features. The price difference will be what you pay for the atomic time keeping feature. It might not be worth the difference in price.
written by Guest , October 02, 2009
THE WATCH IS ATTRACTIVE,GREAT FOR THE OUTDOORS,FAIRLY EASY TO USE.
THE FACE COULD BE A BIT LARGER.
I FOUND ONE PROBLEM, WHICH IS THE ALARM FUNCTION.
THE ALARM SOUND IS VERY FAINT AND IS USELESS,YOU WILL NOT WAKE UP EVEN WITH THE WATCH PLACED CLOSE TO YOUR EAR.
written by Guest , October 02, 2009
I have had several multifunction watches. The Casio Pathfinder is by far the most durable and solidly built watch I have ever owned. It functions as advertised and I would not want to be anywhere without it. The only complaint I could offer is that when the watch is in temperature mode, it's accuracy is impaired by body heat.So, for an accurate temp., simply take it off your wrist for a few minutes. I was worried about the atomic time keeping, but the watch detects the signal without any diffculty.
written by Guest , October 02, 2009
I already had a Casio atomic watch that I really liked and I like this one even better. It keeps great time (it's always been one second different from my other Casio watch) and has never missed linking up with the calibration signal. It's very easy to move between functions and I love the automatic light feature. The instruction manual is very complete and easy to follow. The price is great--less than other outlets charge for the less-featured model.
written by Guest , October 02, 2009
I like this watch pretty much. It is simple, yet somewhat stylish for everyday use. A little confusing to figure out and the directions are absolutely worthless. Sometimes my 3 year old pushes a button and messes the whole thing up. How can one button do such damage?
written by Guest , October 02, 2009
I love my Casio Baby G! I purchased it for a fun, everyday watch. It goes with everything, is light weight and very durable. I own many watches and I always seem to gravitate towards the Baby G's.
written by Guest , October 02, 2009
I bought this for my wife and I have to say it's probably the best watch I've found for her. It's stylish enough to wear in a business casual setting, and casual enough to wear around every day.
The watch also updates itself on the atomic clock a couple times a day, ensuring accuracy, has all the standard features like timer, alarm, high water resist. The screen is also sunk in a little bit from the edge so the surface doesn't get scratched up. It's a good size as well, not too big or small, I know some watches I've bought haven't been even close to the size I expected.
Overall I wouldn't hesitate to buy this exact watch again if anything ever happens to this one.
written by Guest , October 02, 2009
I love this watch! I've been on the prowl for a white watch. I originally bought the white one from Fossil but returned it cause the face was too big plus the diamonds encircling the face was kind of gaudy. I'm five foot tall and pretty petite so most watches are too big on me. I almost didn't buy this cause of the previous comment about this size but I like the size. It fits great. If your looking for a tiny dainty watch, this is not it. This is sporty and the white sets it apart from the usual black watches. I wanted a feminine, sporty watch and this fits the criteria!
written by Guest , October 02, 2009
I got this watch yesterday as a gift for my wife. The timing was perfect, and the handiling also perfect. My wife loved it so mucho she started waering it since then. The watch is white white, and very delicate (of course its a woman watch), but definitly its an excelent gift.
I think I agree with the otres, that the self setting time of the watch is very fun to see. In general Very Nice!!!
written by Guest , October 02, 2009
This is my favorite watch. So much so that, anticipating its discontinuation, I purchased these 2 as spares for the future. I never want to be without one of these watches.
written by Guest , October 03, 2009
So many functions. I bought it mainly for the tide function but find myself using most of the other functions. Easy to learn. Lightweight and comfortable.
written by Guest , October 11, 2009
The watch fits comfortably on my wrist and is water proof. The barometer and compass both work. I expected the light to stay on more than three seconds once pressed. I actually use another light to see the screen. The watch costs way too much to have a flaw like this. The watch band material is a lot better than the regular plastic bands that I have used in the past. As soon as I recieved the watch, I submerged it in water for about 15 minutes. Once the watch band dried, it had a bad smell; as if I had exercised while wearing it. It was like a sweaty smell. It is still fairly new, so I am hoping that this problem will take care of itself. In a all, the watch is over priced and I wished that I would have spent a little more time researching. It has some nice features, but good luck trying to use them in the dark.