THE WATCHBOX Review, Casio DW-5600E
Posted in Breitling on Apr 27th, 2012 21 Comments »
Stornoway – Wearing My Casio
Posted in Rolex Watches on Mar 14th, 2012 10 Comments »
stornoway doing a cover of wilers wearing my rolex on live lounge
Video Rating: 5 / 5
How Tough is a Casio G-Shock Watch?
Posted in articles&news on Jan 19th, 2012 No Comments »
Casio G-Shock watches have a reputation for being tough, but is it deserved? When G-Shock started making their now famous range back in the 1980’s they wanted to turn watch making on its head by turning a delicate jewellery item into a robust piece of equipment. Success was achieved with the launch of the first G-Shock watch. It was as far removed from the delicate wrist watch as it was possible to be, shattering convention and ushering in a new era for watch making.
The fundamental design of the G-shock watch has remained the same since its inception. The now iconic rubber strap, reinforced case and digital display are the building blocks that have won the range fans across the world from all walks of life.
To ensure that their success was lasting Casio had to create a range that delivered on the promises it made. Prototype watches were and still are subjected to various tortures in order to ensure that they will live up to the high quality standards demanded by the brand. The tests include being dropped, being beaten repeatedly by a piston, submerged to great depths, being encased in a block of ice, being hit with a giant hammer and being vibrated for hours at a time.
The tests are designed to exceed even extreme usage meaning that you are unlikely to be able to shock your watch. The range has now developed to include the Master-G watches range. This newer collection has a greater range of functions, often including movements powered by solar power and radio controlled timekeeping. The designs have also matured with a more sophisticated use of materials and contemporary style.
All in all Casio G-Shock watches deserve their cult status, their unconventional combination of utility and design works because the range live up to expectations.
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Which brand is better of watches Invicta or Casio?
Posted in Rolex Watches on Jan 13th, 2012 1 Comment »
Question by
Please tell me which brand is better invicta or casio i am confused …..
i just wanna know that is invicta a good and popular company in america or casio is popular
Best answer:
Answer by William
mine casio is the best!!
does walmart sell fake casio watches?
Posted in Rolex Watches on Dec 31st, 2011 3 Comments »
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http://www.walmart.com/ip/Casio-Tough-Solar-G-Shock-Watch/2404133 fake or real?
Best answer:
Answer by John
No, they don’t sell fake Casio watches. Casio watches are already cheap. What would be the point?
Are there any fake Casio eqwm1100 watches out there? If so, how do you tell if it is fake or not?
Posted in Rolex Watches on Dec 23rd, 2011 No Comments »
Question by
I am planning on buying one from ebay, but I don’t know if any are fake.
Best answer:
Answer by David O’Banion
I hear and see a lot about watches (I’m a collector).
So far as I know, all “Casio” watches are legitimate;
they are not prestige items, and there would be little
money to be made by faking them.
That said, there is unfortunately always a
possibility of any good product being copied.
Casio Pro Trek PRW-2500 Watch Review
Posted in articles&news on Dec 19th, 2011 No Comments »
Thankfully a good number of Casio watches grace my wrists. There are few other inexpensive watch brands I so eagerly strap on and wear with glee – which is especially true for their Pro Trek (formerly Pathfinder here in the US) collection of multi-function watches. This time I check out the mid-range Pro Trek PRW-2500 and am again impressed.
In my opinion there are enough Casio watch models available for one to get highly confused. The difference between one model and another can be confusing, with many having very slight changes here and there. Though overall new Pro Trek models tend to have the latest technology and are more often than not more advanced than their predecessors. The Pro Trek PRW-2500 isn’t about breaking too much new ground feature wise, but inserting Casio’s latest developments into a new watch meant specifically for outdoor enthusiasts.
As a mid-range Pro Trek model this piece really does have a lot of the latest cool features that many people want from a Pro Trek watch. The collection for years has been the go-to timepiece for anyone with nature exploration in mind given the watch’s wealth of durability, longevity, and information features. Notably, the PRW-2500 is solar (light) powered, six band atomic clock controlled, has a duplex LCD screen, claimed improved sensors, claimed improved durability, and legendary legibility for loads of details at a glance. The full list of features is too long to go into, but suffice it to say that few features are lacking. Honestly, the only thing Casio can’t claim with a watch like this is that it is suitable for a suit or sophisticated outing.
At about 50mm wide Pro Trek watches aren’t small, but Casio makes them the most comfortable large watches I’ve ever worn. They feel thin compared to older models and have that create strap-end system that wraps around any wrist. In the resin case the watch is also extremely light. In addition to this black-toned resin (fancy plastic) model, there is a PRW-2500 model with a titanium case and bracelet.
Casio claims that the sensors in this watch have been shrunken a bit which makes for an overall smaller set of protrudences on the case. The case also has a rotating navigational bezel. In the past I have thought these bezels to be too easy to turn. This one is much more stiff, making it perhaps to tough to turn (though it is possible you need to break it in a bit as this is a feature I admittedly don’t use).
Coming in mostly black the PRW-2500 is a less nerdy looking Pro Trek watch, but is still a Pro Trek through and through. I continue to notice slight upgrades in these watches over time, including the strap resin material which seems to be softer and more flexible than ever. While you don’t even notice the watch on your wrist because of its comfort and weight, it does take a beating well. Perhaps not as well as a Casio G-Shock, but the Pro Trek is still water resistant to 200 meters and has metal caseback as well as a healthy amount of plastic padding. You also appreciate how the crystal is inset a bit compared to the bezel which should protect the screen/dial as much as possible.
The face of the PRW-2500 was specifically designed to offer a range of environmental information at a glance without having to cycle through mode screens. The time is placed at the bottom of the dial, which also has the moon phase, tidal data, barometer graph, and calendar displayed all at the same time. There are some options such as removing the tidal data from the home screen in favor of a more complete calendar display. The tide chat data has its one function mode screen as well for more detailed info.
Like all Pro-Trek models the full list of features is long. In this model these include, but are not limited to, world time, full calendar data, several alarms, automatic backlighting, stopwatch, count-down timer, moon phase, tidal data, thermometer, compass, barometer, altimeter, and more. There is a bit of a learning curve to figuring it all out, but long time Casio users won’t have any trouble figuring it all out.
People who need a lot of data at a glance will appreciate this watch a lot. Those wanting to see mainly the time might prefer another Pro Trek piece because the time is not in the center of the dial on the home screen – though it is prominent enough. Casio’s continuous improvement and attention to their electronic gadget watches is always impressive and the watches just keep getting better. They are also inexpensive enough to upgrade each few years. In black resin the PRW2500-1 retails for a fair $ 300 while its titanium sibling the PRW2500T-7 is $ 400. Fancier or more colorful version likely exist in the Japanese domestic market. All in all a great – yet subtle – evolution for the world’s greatest gadget watch collection. Keep ‘em coming Casio.
Written by Mr. Ariel Adams – aBlogtoRead.com, trusted independent watch media.
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Casio Pro Trek 2500T Review
Posted in articles&news on Dec 7th, 2011 No Comments »
Earlier this year, Paul reviewed the Casio PRW-5000 which is the analog flagship in the Pro Trek range. Paul found the 5000 to be his favorite model from the Pro Trek line up, enjoying the style and features it offers. Casio was kind enough to send us their newest iteration in the “all-digital” side of the Pro Trek line, the PRW-2500T. The 2500T aims to be the best featured and easiest to use of Casio’s tough-guy Pro Treks. This new model builds on the success of the PRG-240 by incorporating an extensive use of titanium, an updated screen and an enhanced user interface which makes information more accessible and increasingly viewable.
- Casio Module 3258
- 50.5 x 15 mm Titanium case
- 54 mm Lug to lug
- Titanium bracelet
- Duplex Screen with Auto EL
- Mineral Crystal
- Moon phase
- Altimeter, barometer and compass
- Five daily alarms
- Countdown timer
- Multi-band 6 radio atomic calibration
- Solar power with charge indicator
- Chronograph
- Tide graph
- World time by city
- 200m WR
The standard Pathfinder design and layout still applies to the Pro Trek 2500T. Its large case features a circular screen with dedicated compass, barometer and altimeter buttons flanking its right side while the left is dedicated to sensor (enabling many of the 2500T’s features) and the mode button.
The six o’clock section of the case houses the adjust and light buttons used for setting/augmenting values in the 2500T’s modes and activating the back light, respectively. The overall design is similar to all in the Pro Trek range and is nicely executed with good build quality and attention to detail on the 2500T.
The Pro Trek range is aimed directly at the outdoor adventurer types and it is in that application that it shines. The dedicated compass, altimeter and barometer buttons are large enough to be activated while wearing a light glove and the screen is large enough to easily show you two levels of data (such as a visual compass, numerical heading and current time, see video). The inclusion of tide data and 200m water resistance should make this model especially attractive to those with a seafaring lifestyle.
As with all Pro Trek models, there is a fairly significant learning curve, especially if you want to get the most out of the watch and all of its many features. For a brief overview please see the included video and for additional details you can download the entire manual as a 15 page PDF here. This watch is likely the most “tool” of any watch in existence; with its bevy of features, automatic calibration, solar power and 200m water resistance.
Even for a less-than-sporty type like myself, I found the five alarms to be very convenient and the active barometer graph (nine o’clock on the main screen) to be fun and accurate in predicting poor weather. Wearing the Pro Trek 2500T gave me a number of excuses to time or measure even the most remedial of events.
Features are cycled using the “Mode” button and once on screen, most features can be manipulated using the function buttons on the right side of the case (such as starting/stopping/resetting the chronograph). In fact, while wearing the 2500T I found it to be a very handy watch, something of a swiss army knife for measuring or counting the minutia of my day. The stopwatch and countdown timer are simple to use and quite convenient when cooking or attempting to avoid leaving a fresh coffee to cool in the machine.
The 2500T is surprisingly nice to wear too. Its titanium case and bracelet are light, nicely finished and make the 2500T’s large profile much more practical for everyday use. The 54 mm lug to lug size is almost too long for my 7.5 inch wrist but thanks to the clever plastic shoulders on the underside of the case I didn’t find the 2500T hard to wear or difficult to keep centered on the flat part of my wrist.
I think the Pro Trek would also make an excellent travelers watch, especially for the more intrepid and “off the beaten path” variety of globetrotters. The compass would be helpful in an urban or a rural environment as would be the barometer, which can provide forewarning of poor weather. The 2500T is also complete with a world time feature that allows the user to customize a second timezone by major city (ie – NYC is GMT/UTC -5). I could definitely see additional value in the Pro Trek’s feature set were I in a situation where I could not rely on my iPhone for navigation, weather and local time adjustments.
The Pro Trek 2500T sells online for $ 400 USD and it does not have many peers with a comparable user interface or feature set. The Suunto Observer TT shares the 2500T’s titanium construction but lacks solar charging, atomic calibration, and has only 100m of water resistance, all while being only slightly cheaper at $ 377. This is a pretty simple conclusion, if you’re an adventurous outdoor type or an international backpacking globetrotter you likely need a PRW 2500T (or something else from the Pro Trek family) and the $ 400 price point is very fair given its feature set and quality. If you’re more like me and prefer a comfy desk chair and warm keyboard, you likely don’t need most of the features packed into the 2500, but that doesn’t make them any less cool. We really like the Pro Trek line as they are unique and their design is not effected by any trends in the general horological atmosphere. The Pro Trek is much like the Jeep Wrangler, whose looks and basic design has gone unchanged for years. The Jeep (much like the Pro Trek line) continually improves its build quality and feature set and, while still being a decent daily-driver, has a versatile and capable feature set lurking underneath, just waiting to get you out of a jam and home in one piece.
We would like to thank Casio for providing a review unit of the Pro Trek 2500T.
From:WatchReport.com
Casio Baby-G Watches Get Sleazy With Kesha
Posted in articles&news on Sep 22nd, 2011 No Comments »
Casio doesn’t always see their watches like you see their watches. Casio internally is an interesting mixture between the techie watch engineers and fashion folk trying to match a Casio timepiece with the next big artist or fashion trend. It makes for a very diverse, and sometimes contradictory brand. On the one hand you can have an awesomely functional watch that is high in value given what you paid for it, and on the other hand you can have sometime made in sparkly pink plastic focused entirely on being an accessory for someone’s fall fashion lineup. The good news is that for the most part Casio is able to entertain both audiences. You just need to know what watches to pay attention to given your interests.
Like Swatch, Casio is able to dole out a lot of volume based on some quality core designs. That means a world of possibilities and enough new things to make even the most avid collector dizzy with brand direction and product releases. Do some research and you’ll find everything from strictly limited editions to limited production models made in collaboration with people who are singers, athletes, artists, designers, pop culture icons, and more. Most models that get this treatment are in the G-Shock or Baby-G collection.
The purists will always have the Pro Trek (formerly Pathfinder in the US) and Edifice models. Those are for the serious watch people in Casio’s mind while everyone else should find a G-Shock or Baby-G that they like. Baby-G is just a smaller, feminine version of the G-Shock with its own collection and look. Both have had hundreds of versions over the years. The fashion route has done really well for Casio. Back maybe 10 or 20 years ago Casio found that inexpensive and cool looking G-Shock watches were making their way on the wrists of urbanites. People in big cities who were into fashion, music, and art were dismissing a lot of the traditional watch styles available.
Young people such as myself were convinced that most cool things were born in Japan. Something affordable that looked like it came from the future and offered a range of standard features in addition to telling the time was easy to love. That and G-Shock watches could really take a beating. Even today, there are few watches other than a G-Shock that I would subject to actual torture and expect them to come out OK.
AP Photo/Baby-G/John Storey
Casio later found that owners wanted color. The original G-Shock watches to my understanding were mostly black in tone. At some point the colored plastic floodgates opened and a rainbow of G-Shock models started showing up. Anyone with a hip fashion sense was going to have one. Casio took proactive measures and also quickly started working with people like influential musicians to wear their watches. Examples include Eminem, Lady Gaga, and now Ke$ ha (Kesha).
Such partnerships proved extremely valuable in today’s day and age when timepieces are not a must-have item for young people. It makes a lot more sense to show people that their musical or artistic heroes are wearing something cool – and that they in turn might like to wear those items as well. This concept is not new, but in the watch industry Casio is a bit of a unique player – which is ironic given they they are among the only brands doing what they are doing with a mainstream product.
AP Photo/Baby-G/John Storey
High-end watch brands from the larger groups such as Swatch Group and Richemont frequently work with high-profile stars to show off multi-thousand dollar timepieces. While there is nothing wrong with that, those groups are often aiming for very small segments of the population who can afford such luxuries. Casio is focused on a more mainstream population using the same strategy – and it works really well for them.
Recently I joined Casio during their launch of a new collection of Baby-G watches designed by and branded for the singer Ke$ ha. The title of this article is such because this was during Kesha’s “Get Sleazy” tour. The popular performer has been a Baby-G ambassador for a little while now and had the opportunity to come up with a few of her own designs. I posed the question to her of why it was important to work with a brand that was affordable, versus some of the very high-end brands that her colleagues might work with. Her response was simple and too the point. Virtually all of her fans can afford a Casio timepieces, and the watches themselves were relatable to her audience. Fair enough, and a good point. It would be antithetical of her to position her music as for her fans when the products she associates herself with are not.
To start there are two Kesha branded Casio Baby-G watches. One is a square in shiny black with a digital/analog face and gold-toned leopard print on the dial. This one is the reference BGA200KS-1E watch priced at $ 120. It is girly and a bit rebellious – a lot like her. Next is the model BG5600KS-7 done as Kesha’s own homage to the American flag. I anticipate this one to be the more popular model and it is priced at $ 99. It is a slightly more traditional Baby-G model with a pearlescent case and mixed blue and red straps. There are little starts strategically placed on the case and straps.
This latter model went well with Kesha’s home-made superhero outfit that she debuted herself in. Stars and fringes forever… You can learn more in the video I took of the interview. Sorry about it being a bit shaky. I was trying to record the video with one hand, and take photographs with the other.
AP Photo/Baby-G/John Storey
Casio intercepted Kesha early on in her career. She is popular among younger woman and I think her connection with Casio is a benefit to the entire watch industry. It is about getting people to wear and discover the virtues of watches. These days even parent might not think to get their kids a watch. By seeing hip looking timepieces on their idols, young people will be drawn to purchase and adopt these products into their lives. Once you wear a watch for long enough you tend to want to continue doing so. When these girls become women they will likely continue to have a few Casio pieces in their lives and also include more professional pieces into their collection. In this case, getting them while they are young is a good thing. My thanks to Casio for including me in this event, I continue to find what you do fascinating.
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Casio Pro Trek PRW-5000Y Watch Review
Posted in articles&news on Sep 8th, 2011 No Comments »
New colors, new names. I last wrote about this watch when it was called the Casio Pathfinder PAW-5000 (you can see my full review here). This new model sports a slick new color palette as well as the “new way” of the Casio ABC watch range. “ABC” stands for altimeter, barometer, and compass, and usually was accompanied by the name “Pathfinder.” Ever since I was a find I was in love with Casio Pathfinder timepieces.
Now the Pathfinder name has been retired to streamline the collection with the naming system used for the rest of the world which is Casio “Pro Trek.” Until recently Casio was unable to use the Pro Trek name in the United States due to a intellectual property issue with Trek bicycles. The two brands formed an agreement and now Casio will will be able to use the Pro Trek naming system in the US. Starting this year you should be seeing newly branded Pro Trek watches. Finally, we can feel more like Europe and Japan.
When I reviewed this model before it was called the PAW-5000, but is here called the PRW-5000 (specifically the PRW-5000Y-1). The reference number change is odd, but who cares really. I think it is to help people know the Pathfinder versus Pro Trek models. aside from the name and color differences, the watch is the same as the PAW-5000, so the video review still applies.
The bezel around the dial is now in black coated steel with darker metal all around and a metallic blue inner bezel ring. Legibility is still high thanks to the white hands and hour indicators. A soft blue versus a more bold orange or yellow adds a calm trim to the face. While the new color scheme is not meant to serve as an improvement over the outgoing model, it is a nice new reason to look at the collection.
Analog/digital Pro Trek watches aren’t new, but each few years Casio offers a new one to keep up with the massive set of features that their latest and greatest Pro Trek models provide. This range is one of the best in my opinion and offers a very handsome alternative to the all digital Pro Trek timepieces. I’ve quickly become very attached to the collection due to the style and comfort. Even at 49mm wide, the case is light and airy, but solidly made. For a piece in this price range the detailing is very impressive.
Using a macro lens I tried to capture some of the more interesting details of the watch. One of the things that impresses me most is the number of parts and textures Casio is able to incorporate on the case and dial alone. The Japanese quartz movement offers a multitude of functions including (but not limited to) the time, full calendar, chronograph, alarms, backlight, timer, compass, barometer, altimeter, and world time. The movement is also atomic clock controlled, with a battery that is charged by the light. The Casio Pro Trek really is the epitome of the gadget watch is there every was one. Retail price of the Casio PRW-5000Y-1 is $ 480 (up from $ 450 for the PAW-500) and can be purchased online direct from Casio here.
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