Product Review
For a modern look, the Casio Men's G-Shock Atomic Tough Solar Watch #GW530A-1V features an easy-to-read digital-gray dial face, which is protected by a mineral dial window. A day-date-and-month calendar brings at-a-glance readability. Other details include a world-time-zone tracker, a stopwatch, and a 4-daily-alarm-with-snooze option. The stylish band is made of black resin for a sleek look, and it comes equipped with a secure buckle closure. The watch also features a stationary resin bezel and 46.3-millimeter stainless steel case. Designed to accommodate your many needs, this handsome timepiece ensures highly reliable technological precision. It is powered by solar movement and is water resistant to 660 feet.
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
(99 customer reviews) 81 of 82 people found the following review helpful
Unique Features,
October 27, 2008 Boone (Atlanta) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Casio Men's GW530A-1V G-Shock Atomic Tough Solar Watch (Watch)
As a kid I was a digital watch nut, then for a long time I wore the more dressy analog style watches. Somehow I came across the newer Gshock watches and was amazed at the technology they packed into such a small device. So I decided to go with a solar powered atomic watch and this is the model I chose out of looks and the fact that the display constantly shows month, day, and date.
Other reviews have covered the functionality, comfort, and ease of use. I thought I would instead touch on a few unique features I didn't know until after the purchase. More of a fun facts list, if you will:
-At night, the watch enters an energy save mode beginning at 11PM. The entire screen goes blank while you sleep and will remain off until the screen is exposed to bright light or you press any button. You can end the energy save mode at any time during the night, but if you're asleep in the dark so is your watch.
-During the normal energy save time at night is when the...Read more
37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
First G-Shock watch,
March 28, 2007 D. Humphreys (Clearwater, FL) - See all my reviews
Pros:
- Very nice black finish with light black offset color for the face; makes it one of the best looking G-Shocks around with a resin band
- Easy to program, update, etc.
- The solar cell seems to be top-notch, never going below full charge
- Even though it is large, it is quite light; light enough not to notice
- The resin band is quite comfortable
- Does not show scratches - my arm hit a cement pillar and not a scratch to be seen
Con:
- Only con for me is the size - it is quite tall. That doesn't even really bother me except when I wear a dress shirt I can't fit it under the cuff.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Amazing,
December 22, 2008 V. Verghese - See all my reviews
This review is from: Casio Men's GW530A-1V G-Shock Atomic Tough Solar Watch (Watch)
This watch is amazing. My favorite two features are: the atomic receiving function and the solar charging. My last G-Shock broke after getting the battery replaced. With solar charging I don't have to worry about replacing the battery. The only function that I can think of which it lacks, is a countdown timer (but I don't need that). A fun feature it has is: when you tilt the watch towards your face (in the dark) the back light comes on.
