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Product Description
Radio Controlled, Solar G Shock. G-Shock embodies toughness of design for the full force of active living. The floating module design stands up to the toughest of treatment, withstanding most knocks and shocks.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
I have been a fan of G-Shock watches for many years and own a few - they are almost indestructable, easy to read the time and have good functionalty. However, it is always a pain when the battery goes. If you replace the battery locally the watch is no longer waterproof and if you send it away it takes quite a time to get it back and costs a fortune. I was therefore delighted to discover this solar powered G-Shock watch which not only powers itself from the sun but is also radio controlled which means I always have the correct time to the very second - not just twice a day which is the norm for most of my watches!!! I have had this watch for 6 months now and I am as pleased with it now as I was on the day I purchased it.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
This model has been around for a while and has probably been superseded, but it's worth buying if you're looking for a go-anywhere watch. G Shock watches have a good reputation and this particular model is a good example of why they're so popular.
The display is easy to read, apart from the tiny 6-segment indicator for alarm, snooze, signal, auto backlight and daylight saving time. The buttons are recessed (presumably so that you don't accidentally press them) and need a firm push to operate, but the watch is supposed to be waterproof down to 200M. I think I'd rather have hard-to-press buttons than a leaky watch!
Most of the watch features are useful apart from the time recording function, which saves the time when you press a button on the watch. It's supposed to be some sort of aide-memoire or a nautical navigation feature but I've never used it. The multi-alarm is great with 1 snooze alarm and 4 other alarms that are independent of each other. The radio-controlled time setting is spot-on and the Tough Solar charging and power-saving features do a good job. My watch has never dropped down from the "High" charge state since I bought it 2 years ago. A nice touch is that the movement sensor for the auto backlight feature also "wakes" the watch when it's in power-saving mode. The display turns off when the watch is off your wrist and it gets dark, but it comes back on a little while after you pick it up and put it back on your wrist.
Overall finish on the watch is good, although I've seen some 4+ year-old G Shocks with dull chrome bezels. The plastic case on my watch seems to be a magnet for white paint as it sometimes scrapes on door frames, but these marks are easily removed with water and a gentle rub with a non-stick pan scourer.
The Wave Ceptor is a big, chunky watch and looks great. It also performs well and is only let down by some small niggles. Therefore it gets 4 out of 5 from me.
The display is easy to read, apart from the tiny 6-segment indicator for alarm, snooze, signal, auto backlight and daylight saving time. The buttons are recessed (presumably so that you don't accidentally press them) and need a firm push to operate, but the watch is supposed to be waterproof down to 200M. I think I'd rather have hard-to-press buttons than a leaky watch!
Most of the watch features are useful apart from the time recording function, which saves the time when you press a button on the watch. It's supposed to be some sort of aide-memoire or a nautical navigation feature but I've never used it. The multi-alarm is great with 1 snooze alarm and 4 other alarms that are independent of each other. The radio-controlled time setting is spot-on and the Tough Solar charging and power-saving features do a good job. My watch has never dropped down from the "High" charge state since I bought it 2 years ago. A nice touch is that the movement sensor for the auto backlight feature also "wakes" the watch when it's in power-saving mode. The display turns off when the watch is off your wrist and it gets dark, but it comes back on a little while after you pick it up and put it back on your wrist.
Overall finish on the watch is good, although I've seen some 4+ year-old G Shocks with dull chrome bezels. The plastic case on my watch seems to be a magnet for white paint as it sometimes scrapes on door frames, but these marks are easily removed with water and a gentle rub with a non-stick pan scourer.
The Wave Ceptor is a big, chunky watch and looks great. It also performs well and is only let down by some small niggles. Therefore it gets 4 out of 5 from me.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
That's one less minor inconvenience to deal with, since this watch automatically keeps the correct time. So what are you paying for that you wouldn't get on a run-of-the-mill digital watch? For a start, it's a Casio so you get immediate assurance that it will do the job properly. It's a G-Shock meaning that as long as you're not near a crusher yard it should survive the perils of everyday activities (unless you work in a crusher yard). Here's a short list of some of the cool features this watch has:
- It's part solar powered, resulting in increased battery life of up to 10 years.
- You can record the time and date instantly with the press of a button which actually comes in handy once in a while.
- Certain functions sleep when they're not needed which conserves even more power.
Overall this is a great watch and I would definitely recommend it!
- It's part solar powered, resulting in increased battery life of up to 10 years.
- You can record the time and date instantly with the press of a button which actually comes in handy once in a while.
- Certain functions sleep when they're not needed which conserves even more power.
Overall this is a great watch and I would definitely recommend it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Stunning value for money. Casio reliability.
I am a big fan of Casio watches, especially their G-Shock and Pro Trek models. And in more recent years I am a complete Convert to the models that include Tough Solar and Radio... Read more
Published 11 months ago by canon snapper
Superb
Great watch which I wear for every occasion imaginable: daily wear, office, formal black tie evenings, beach, boating, mountaineering, skiing to name a few. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. M. Burke
Great Watch
This is my first G-Shock watch and It is brilliant! When I saw that it was solar powered I did ask myself wether it will stay charged all the time but it did. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mark Edwards
Awrsome Watch
I have completed two 6month tours of Afghanistan with this watch i bought it 5years ago and its still going strong.
Published 22 months ago by KC O'Brian
FANTASTIC!
What a watch! For years I looked for a watch that would not only last me but would also look and feel great on my wrist and finally, I found this one. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2009 by The Jazzman
very reliable whatch
I have been prompted to write this review after owning the watch for three years now because I was worried that it's rechargeable battery was slowly giving up. I was wrong. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2009 by cjrsedgwick
great watch
I love this watch, and love the fact that I always have the right time. However it ran out of battery without warning one night and had to wait till the morning to recharge it, a... Read more
Published on 18 April 2009 by Mr. J. M. Maanon
Casio watch
Bought for my son who is in the police force - good for tough working conditions and does not need batteries which is great - received in good condition recommend site
Published on 5 Feb 2009 by flossie
casio wave ceptor/tough solar
When i bought this watch 18 months ago i envisaged it lasting me at least three years, but the strap has rotted away like an old tyre and snapped this month. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2008 by colenso
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