Customer Reviews

Casio Men's DW290-1V Classic Alarm Chronograph Shock Resistant Sport Watch

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Watch arrived quickly and was put to use. I own several G-shock and Ironman watches. This watch has good quality throughout. Probably my favorite part of it is the module which is the same as the G-Shock DW5600 series. In essence that means the watch displays the time in stopwatch and countdown timer mode. That is useful if you want to time something and stay aware of the time of day without having to push buttons to do it. The alarm also can be set to a particular day of the month or week at a specific time in addition to the normal ad hoc alarm functionality you'd expect. G-Shocks have a softer resin protecting the watch that is actually replaceable, but most people just buy new when the resin eventually starts to crumble. This watch has a hard plastic construction that seems like it will hold up well, though is not replaceable.

Now for the rest of you that just buy watches to wear and tell the time. This it does admirably. It's accurate and reliable. It's not too thick. Reasonably nice looking for a sporty watch. It doesn't look like a can of tuna on strap. (Yeah, Seiko folk, I'm talking to you) Can take a pounding or be worn under a dress shirt. Though there are those that think that's a fashion faux paux to do so. That's their backward view, not mine. This is a great watch for someone that works outdoors or needs a tough watch for sport or job and is a good watch for someone that wants a quality digital watch in general.


The legacy. The FBI director wears this same model. Search the net and you'll see. There are also photos of NASA divers wearing it as well. So it's definitely a watch that makes the grade.

Five stars for ruggedness, reliability, classic functionality and wearability. This is the Rolex Explorer of the digital world.

I bought this watch in October 1994 and have worn it daily without problems. The battery was replaced in 2004, the original band was replaced before the battery. I can't say anything negative about this watch... it's simple to operate, durable, and performs like it did the day I bought it from Mervyn's 16 years ago. I highly recommend this watch!

I recently retired several old G-Shock watches and needed one for fairly rugged duty. I'm pleased with the readable display, good light, and buttons that are easy to find and press. I was a little disappointed that some of the paint in the "Illuminator" label has already worn off (about a month's wear), but I have exposed it to rough conditions and this is a minor point. I would readily buy another one as a gift or for myself.

I am a back judge and needed a watch for the 25 second clock. This one not only beeps for 10 seconds after time expires, but it also resets itself.

Casio makes a solid watch that will lest 8-10 years. This is one of the basic levels with a decent price. The nymbers are big. illumination is good. Easy to use with date in both 12 and 24 hour, date, stop watch and alarm function.

This watch is FANTASTIC for the price, I might even go as far to say unbeatable in the >$40 category. I purchased this SAME model back in the early 90's and I just now replaced it with a new one.

PRO'S:
- Durable
- Large buttons
- Easy to navigate and set
- Handsome
- Very comfortable
- SUPER BRIGHT EL light
- Count down timer
- Long battery life

CON'S:
- Plastic buckle/clasp for the band. Honestly, metal can't be expected at this price though.
- Light green print on the watch case wears off. I wish it were recessed and printed with the same color so it wouldn't wear off as I think it looks great.




This watch is G-Shock caliber for 1/2 the cost. The only thing about it that doesn't make it a true G-Shock is the lack of a metal clasp on the band, but it is still sturdy regardless. It is comfortable to wear all day, in all activities, and all weather. I put my last one through hell and it is still working perfectly, even after two battery replacements and a couple band replacements.



If you need a durable watch at a great price, look no further. This is the ticket.

My mom gave me the same watch as a gift in 1995 , worked without any problem until I lost it while jumping from a cliff into the ocean.I guess the resin band was not that strong for the impact. Two years ago a wanted a watch to use for running or while doing a hard work, so I bought the same watch and still running like new. Now it has the same problem like the other, the green letters fade out but still looks ok , and the two differences from the old one, is that this one does not have dual time , and the beeps you hear while pressing the mode button, now has a higher pitch to tell you are on timekeeping mode.

I had this watch over ten years ago, and it was one of the best watches I've ever owned. I decided to purchase the same watch again and have no regrets. As far as I know, this watch is the direct precurser to the popular G-shock series made by Casio, and is just as tough as any of their other, later models. For less than half of the price, you get all of the functionality of a brand-new G-shock watch. It's a man watch for sure.

I bought my DW290 about 2 1/2 years ago and though it looks a little battle scarred, it works great. I recommend it.

I love this watch. I bought this to use as a backup for my computer when diving. Nice big display, and the light stays on long enough for you to actually see the display. I have only had the watch a short time, but it has already been on about 25 dives, been thrown around in a gear bag, and used pretty hard. I'll let you know in 6 months, but this watch is great. Bulletproof!