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G-Shock Men's Tough Solar Black Resin Sport Watch
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- Multi-Band Atomic Timekeeping , Tough Solar Power, Shock Resistant
- 200M Water Resistant, Full Auto EL Backlight with Afterglow, World Time, 4 Daily alarms and 1 Snooze Alarm, Hourly time signal
- 1/100 second stopwatch, Countdown Timer, Full auto-calendar, 12/24 hour formats, Button operation tone on/off
- Battery power indicator, Power saving function, Storage battery: Solar rechargeable battery, Approx. battery life: 9 months on full charge (without further exposure to light)
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G-SHOCK
The most durable digital and analog-digital watches in the industry, trusted by military personnel, law enforcement, surfers and outdoor enthusiasts around the world.
Solar Powered
Casio solar-recharging system converts even faint light from fluorescent lamps into ample energy to achieve stable operation of various high-load functions.
Pursuing Absolute Toughness
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Shock ResistanceShock-resistant construction protects against all sorts of impact and vibration. |
20-bar water resistanceYou can wear your G-SHOCK in all sorts of situations, from working with water in daily life and taking a shower to participating in water activities such as swimming, surfing or jet skiing. |
EL BacklightWith the EL Backlight, you can see the watch face in any situations without light. |
Our Values
"Necessity is not the mother of invention, invention is the mother of necessity." These are the words of one of Casio's founders. The people who created Casio were determined to 'invent necessity'- to create products that met latent needs with groundbreaking capabilities no one had ever seen before. Ever since, Casio has been doing just that, bringing new discovery and delight to people around the world. This is Casio's way of building an even more prosperous, richly rewarding world.
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Brand, Seller, or Collection Name | Casio |
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Model number | GW-M500A-1CR |
Part Number | GWM500A-1 |
Model Year | 2013 |
Item Shape | Round |
Dial window material type | Mineral |
Display Type | Digital |
Clasp | Buckle |
Case material | Resin |
Case diameter | 46 millimeters |
Case Thickness | 5.7 centimeters |
Band Material | Resin |
Band size | Mens Standard |
Band width | 16.6 millimeters |
Band Color | Black |
Dial color | Gray |
Bezel material | Resin |
Bezel function | Stationary |
Calendar | Day-Date-Month |
Special features | Alarm, Atomic Time, World Time |
Item weight | 10 Grams |
Movement | Quartz |
Water resistant depth | 660 Feet |
Warranty | Manufacturer’s warranty can be requested from customer service. Click here to make a request to customer service. |
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 2.23 x 1.81 x 0.65 inches; 0.35 ounces
- Item model number : GW-M500A-1CR
- Department : mens
- Batteries : 1 CR2 batteries required. (included)
- Date First Available : November 9, 2012
- Manufacturer : Casio
- ASIN : B0094BKAWO
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #130,128 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry)
- #403 in Men's Wrist Watches
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Customers like the quality, reliability, and value of the watch. They mention that it's a tough, reliable, and dependable timepiece. They appreciate the atomic timekeeping and solar features, which saves time and money. Some appreciate the appearance, saying that it looks great and is unconventional. They also like the battery life, performance, and size.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the watch. They mention that it is a tough watch, reliable, and dependable. Some say that the watch is light but feels very solid. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The watch is very light, but feels very solid. A slightly smaller watch is the model GW2310FB-1 which looks very cool...." Read more
"...And it's a g-shock. It's tough as hell. On top of that, it's 200 M water resistant, so there's no scenario that this watch cannot tackle...." Read more
"...I work for BNSF railway and I need a good, solid, accurate, and dependable timepiece and this watch checks all the boxes...." Read more
"...: An atomic and solar watch for $66.99 plus the G-Shock construction, quality, and reputation to boost ? Sold !-..." Read more
Customers like the time settings of the watch. For example, they say it's accurate, has world time adjustments, and has atomic timekeeping. Some say the watch automatically sets time with a signal from Atomic Signal. Overall, most are satisfied with the time setting capabilities of the product.
"...G-shocks are nice watches, and the kids love them.- atomic timekeeping and solar charging for zero-maintenance - the time sync so far..." Read more
"...three alarms, a stopwatch with up to 60 laps I think, and a countdown timer with alarm...." Read more
"...It gets a lot of wrist time. It worked as promised right out of the box...." Read more
"...PRO:- Atomic synchronization: If I have to go through the agony of going through the daylight saving procedure one more time, I'm moving to..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the battery. They say it saves time and money.
"...Of course not the most expensive, but they just make exceptional timepieces for the price. You truly can't go wrong with Casio at any price range...." Read more
"...although this watch is not perfect for me, for the price, it is a perfect value in almost every way.----..." Read more
"...But it's an amazing value - you never have to change the battery (eventually, you might have to replace the rechargeable battery), you never have..." Read more
"This is just the best G Shock for the money. Casio has a near home run, but for the price I'd have to rate it as a Grand Slam...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the watch. They mention that it looks great, has an unconventional design, and is well designed. The display is crisp and crystal clear, and the LCD contrast is much better than their old tough solar G-shock.
"...the appearance looks and feels high quality compared to some of the other G-shocks that has a glossy finish (which looked like toys)..." Read more
"...It's got everything you need out of a watch. Tough, sleek, and ready for anything you throw at it, Casio just continues to hit home runs...." Read more
"Super accurate and looks great. Nice features, too...." Read more
"...In my objective opinion, this watch looks professional enough for business, and yet it will stand up to the punishment of sports, dirt and mud, and..." Read more
Customers appreciate the solar power of the watch. They say it works off solar power, has five alarms, and has atomic timekeeping. They also love the charging and time update functions. Customers say the solar charging function is cool and saves them battery exchanges. They mention that the watch looks great and is a great value for the price.
"...atomic timekeeping and solar charging for zero-maintenance - the time sync so far has worked well-..." Read more
"...It has solar power, so forget a battery. Atomic time will ensure this thing is accurate at all times. And it's a g-shock. It's tough as hell...." Read more
"...The fact that it is solar and atomic is what makes it so good, plus Casio understands how to take all of the features and make it all look really..." Read more
"...The next feature that I find super convenient is that it is solar powered. Yep, that's right. A solar powered watch...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the watch. They mention that it has a rechargable battery that charges in the sun light, and it stays fully charged all the time. They also say that they have had no issues with the battery, and that it charges in under one hour.
"...It worked as promised right out of the box. The solar battery was fully charged when I got it and has stayed that way since I bought it...." Read more
"...Solar: Longer battery life...." Read more
"...black bezel is actually a form of solar panel, and it recharges the internal battery of the watch whenever is exposed to sunlight...." Read more
"...It just stopped taking a charge, period. My old solar-powered Casio lasted 11 years." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the watch. They mention that it works well, performs all its normal functions with ease, and is functional and durable. The atomic clock works well and the backlight works well. Some say that the watch is accurate and still running well.
"...more usable (that I don't have to worry about banging them up), more functional and durable, and has both the solar charging and atomic..." Read more
"...This watch has all the normal functions of your typical digital watch like these, plus it has a few extra awesome features...." Read more
"...The blue-green EL background light functions fine...." Read more
"...He is extremely pleased with his new watch and has experienced no issues with its functionality. We would happily purchase another one in the future." Read more
Customers like the size of the watch. They mention that it has adequate sized numbers that are not difficult to see. The watch has a fairly big face, but it isn't overdone. The band is designed to fit all sizes, small or large, and the display size is good. The diameter and strap length are fine, and it fits well on tween kids. It's a little bulky but not too wide or heavy, and has slick keeper.
"...This watch also fits well on my tween kids...." Read more
"...I like the sleek look to it and it's a good size...." Read more
"...No oversized lego bricks sticking out of the case, good size and the buttons are very discreet...." Read more
"...In this case, the battery is somewhat small, so repeated illumination can drain the battery somewhat quickly...." Read more
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I looked around at several brands, such as Seiko, Casio, Timex, Swatch, Skagen, Bulova, Accutron and decided to focus on Casio's products (specifically the G-shocks). The G-shocks has models that appear to be more usable (that I don't have to worry about banging them up), more functional and durable, and has both the solar charging and atomic timekeeping.
I checked out all the G-shocks, and decided on this watch for several reasons :
- the appearance looks and feels high quality compared to some of the other G-shocks that has a glossy finish (which looked like toys)
- the size and weight - 54.1 x 46.6 x 15.3mm / 67g , which is a great fit for me as I have a slim wrist. This watch also fits well on my tween kids. If you have large wrist or you are looking for a huge bulky watch - this is not the right model for you. The watch is very light, but feels very solid. A slightly smaller watch is the model GW2310FB-1 which looks very cool. I picked that one up for my kid for $110 including shipping (Retail is $150). Also bought G7710-1 for $86 including shipping and a Baby-G BGA151-1B for $85. G-shocks are nice watches, and the kids love them.
- atomic timekeeping and solar charging for zero-maintenance - the time sync so far has worked well
- the resin wristband - I wanted either resin/rubber wristband or velcro wristband so that I don't have to worry about scuffing up my laptop when I work
- the price - $75 including shipping from J&R Music thru Amazon (Retail price is $120). Very fast shipping - got it the second day after I ordered. At this kind of price - I won't feel bad if I break or lose the watch. There is an all-black version of this watch ( GWM530A-1 ), but it's $130 + shipping. So - the model GWM500A-1 at $75 including shipping wins.
The finish on the watch is excellent. The silver bezel on the face of the watch appears metallic, but it's probably high quality chrome finished plastic. The combination of chrome finish and satin finish on the face is a really nice design.
The watchband is comfortable and easy to use. There is a notch at the end of the band to prevent the band from slipping out of the holster, and I really like that.
The lighting is bright, and you can program the watch to light up automatically when you raise your arm to look at the time. The display is legible under both bright and dim lighting conditions. You can also program the duration of the light.
The operation of the watch is simple - much simpler than the Casio Edifice EQSA500B-1AV that I also have and love (the Edifice looks very cool - feels like a sports car). The buttons on this G-shock are easy to press, and the date/time is easy to set. You don't really need to go thru the manual every time after the first setting. I'll be in big trouble if I ever lose the user manual for the Edifice.
The atomic clock sync is very simple - leave it on automatic, and it'll sync in the middle of the night. You can try the manual sync to test the signal.
It only takes a few minutes of direct light to fully charge the watch. I'm looking forward to not having to spend money to replace batteries.
I'm very happy with this watch.
I have owned this watch for 4 years now and have worn it a pretty good amount. Many have reviewed and gone and depth about the features, so I won't waste time in being redundant. Instead, I'll give my general overall thoughts about the watch.
Casio continues to show why in many aspects they're the greatest brand on earth. Of course not the most expensive, but they just make exceptional timepieces for the price. You truly can't go wrong with Casio at any price range. This watch is no exception.
This G-Shock has all the tools you need to make a dependable everyday watch. It has solar power, so forget a battery. Atomic time will ensure this thing is accurate at all times. And it's a g-shock. It's tough as hell. On top of that, it's 200 M water resistant, so there's no scenario that this watch cannot tackle. I like the sleek look to it and it's a good size. A lot of G-Shocks tend to be very large and this one is much closer to the square g shocks in terms of overall size and thickness. All things considered, you can slide this under just about any long sleeve which is great!
My only small gripe is I'm not a huge fan of the band that it comes with and it's proprietary. For those who don't know, that means there really aren't any replacements for it. That's a bit of a bummer as the band's just not really that great, and it effectively forces you to keep it. It's pretty stiff and you can't lay the watch down flat. If it had the standard resin band that many of the square g shocks do, that would have been absolutely perfect.
Nonetheless there may not be a better watch in the world under $75. It's got everything you need out of a watch. Tough, sleek, and ready for anything you throw at it, Casio just continues to hit home runs. It's not a coincidence why they are so unbelievably popular.
As I stated earlier, this was the first watch I ever purchased. I have now moved on to more expensive watches, so it doesn't get a lot of wrist time anymore. But I still love it and appreciate all that it gives you at such an affordable price. if you're looking for a great beater watch under $100 this is as good as any watch out there.
Casio for the win! (Again)
This review is an honest opinion of this watch based on my own experiences and taste. You may disagree with my opinion of how it looks but my statements about how it works is fact.
Bottom line is that if you look at the picture of this watch and can’t see yourself wearing it then don’t buy it! I’m a review reader and honestly some reviews make me laugh and shake my head.
Whatever you decide to do I wish you the best and have a blessed day!
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Probably ties with my GW5610 square in terms of liability. This watch is a bit bulkier and less subtle than the square, but better built and the light can stay on longer.
Questa versione è praticamente identica tranne alcune funzioni aggiuntive come il ricevitore multi banda, altre funzioni secondarie (come i test ecc.) e il cinturino che è leggermente più corto.
Ottima qualità come sempre da parte di CASIO, spero che anche questo mi duri altri 15-20 anni perchè è perfetto.