WHAT I WANTED: I needed an inexpensive watch to remind me to take medications, and I wanted a Casio as opposed to a no-name because of their reputation with inexpensive digital watches. With five alarms and a good price, this seemed like a good choice.
SO FAR SO GOOD: I've had it about a week, and so far, it works fine. The alarms are loud enough for what I need, but not annoying. For me, all the rest of the stuff (shock-resistance, water-resistance, solar power, digital display options, etc.) is a bonus: unexpected and nice to have at the price point I wanted.
CHARGING: There is a lot of fussy language in the documentation about exposing it to sun and keeping it charged. I don't think you need to worry about. On arrival mine had a middling charge. After only a couple hours outside, it was fully charged. The documentation says a fully charged watch can work up to 10 months without further light. So, don't drop it in a drawer and forget it--wear it once in a while and don't fret about charging.
SETUP: It takes a while to set up (an hour or so) but that's expected for a multi-function digital watch. Once you figure out the buttons and how to cycle through the digital display menus, it's fairly easy.
CONS: I have three small issues. One, the documentation that came with is VERY tiny print. (I assume there is a digital version that is easier to read.) Two, although the large analog display (the watch "hands") is large and easy to read, the digital display is tiny, hard to read, and parts of it are often hidden by the hands. Practically speaking, the digital display is mainly for setting the watch up, checking battery, etc., and occasional informal use of stopwatch, date, battery indicator, universal time, etc. If you use such features a lot, you will find this watch frustrating and you should look for something else. Three, it's a little larger than I prefer, but that's not a huge issue.
OVERALL: Assuming it holds up, and assuming you don't use the extra digital features a lot, it's a surprisingly good value for the price.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.45 x 3.31 x 2.99 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.15 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.83 x 2.06 x 0.54 inches |
| Item Weight | 130 Grams |
| Brand Name | Casio |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Name | AQS810W-1AVCF |
| Color | Black |
| Material | Resin |
| Suggested Users | mens |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Casio |
| Part Number | AQ-S810W-1AVDF |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Style | AQ-S810W-1AVCF |
| Size | Adult |
| Sport Type | Walking |
| Water Resistance Depth | 330 Feet |
