Casio

Casio Men's PAW1500Y-1 Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Digital Watch

• Casio solar powered atomic timekeeping triple sensor pathfinder
• Digital compass, altimeter, barometer and thermometer
• Direction sensor, pressure sensor (measures altitude and barometric pressure), temperature sensor

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Fully-loaded with modern, high-tech functions, the Casio Men's Amazon Exclusive Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Digital Watch is the ideal timepiece for the active man. With the case, bezel, and bracelet made of durable, black resin, this sporty watch also features easy-to-use, one-button push functions for an altimeter, barometer, and compass. The black dial displays a digital time and calendar display along with moon phase and tide graph. The watch is powered by solar energy so there's no need for a battery. Plus, it features Japanese quartz movement for accurate timekeeping and is water resistant to 660 feet (200 meters). With a comfortable, resin bracelet with buckle and a scratch-resistant mineral window, the Casio Men's Amazon Exclusive Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Digital Watch is perfect for the office or trekking through the Himalayas--and everywhere in between.

The Casio PAW-1500 Pathfinder Story

Combining the best elements of Casio Pathfinder & Sea Pathfinder, the PAW1500 with Tough Solar Power and Multi-Band 5 Atomic Timekeeping, steps beyond its core competencies of Digital Compass, Altimeter, Barometer and Thermometer by adding Tide Graph, Moon Graph and Moon Age Data. And if that wasn't enough, it's also 200M Water Resistant.

	Tough Solar Power You don't have to worry about changing your battery again with Pathfinder's solar technology. The battery is automatically charged by light, either direct from the sun or from light sources inside. Watches with this feature have a solar cell and a special rechargeable battery (secondary battery) that is charged by the electrical power produced by the solar cell.
	Altimeter Use the Pathfinder's altimeter to help gauge the time you'll need to reach the summit! The altimeter checks and displays the altitude every two minutes. The graphing function positions you with respect to your target altitude, while alarm alerts you as you approach your mark. You can manually record up to 24 sets of data with each record displaying the altitude, month, date and time. The measuring range is from -700 to 10,000 meters (-2,300 to 32,800 ft.).
	Barometer Predict changing weather patterns using the Pathfinder's barometer. It takes readings every two hours and stores them automatically. It graphically displays the barometric pressure for the past 20 hours. The display ranges from 260 to 1, 100 hPa/mb (7.65 to 32.45 inHg) with changeovers from hPa to inHg.
	Digital Compass During measurement, the watch displays an angle value, a direction indicator, and four direction pointers, which change dynamically when the watch is moved. After measurement is complete, these measurements are frozen in accordance with the last measurement.
	Multi-Band Atomic Timekeeping Multi-Band 5 Atomic timekeeping is designed to pick up the time calibration signal transmitted in Germany (Mainflingen), England (Anthorn), and the United States (For Collins) and the time calibration signals transmitted in Japan. It will receive the time calibration signal automatically from the applicable transmitter (in the middle of the night) and update its settings accordingly.
	Thermometer A built-in thermometer displays and checks the temperature every 5 minutes. The display can be converted from Celsius to Fahrenheit. Temperature ranges are from -10 to 60degrees C (14 to 140degrees F).
	Auto Light You'll always be able to read your Pathfinder display, even in total darkness. EL Backlights make the face of the Pathfinder exceptionally bright. The watch also includes an auto light. So when you tilt the Pathfinder toward your face, the EL Backlights automatically light up for night time viewing.
	Tide Graphs Tides are the periodic rise and fall of the water of oceans, seas, bays and other bodies of water caused mainly by the gravitational interactions between the Earth, Moon and Sun. Tides rise and fall about every six hours. The tide graph indicates tidal movement based on the Moon's transit over the meridian and the lunitidal interval.
	Moon Data The Moon phase indicator shows the current Moon phase.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002RL949S
• Item model number: PAW1500Y-1
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,681 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars BUYER BEWARE!!!!! (UPDATE), May 25, 2010

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JW (Fort Lewis, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Casio Men's PAW1500Y-1 Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Digital Watch (Watch)

I ordered this watch while deployed to Haiti (I'm in the Army). When I got back to the U.S. I couldn't wait to open the package and try out my new watch. I loved everything about it except, the bezel ring. It was loose and rattled slightly, making a tapping sound. Even though the watch was only minutes out of the package, I was outside the 30 day Amazon return window. I had to send the watch to Casio for repair/replacement under the manufacture's warranty. Casio contacted me (3 weeks later)to inform me the watch could not be repaired; and they would replace it with another watch of equal value. The reason they could not replace it with the same watch is that this watch (PAW1500Y-1) is made exclusively for Amazon. Casio does not have any in stock, all of them where shipped to Amazon. Now I'm being forced to accept one of the older models that I have no desire to own.

If you decide to buy one of these beauties, keep in mind that Casio does not have the ability to replace it, should something go wrong. Had I known this in advance I would have went with another watch. I hope this helps!!

UPDATE: Good news for me, turns out Casio is a stand up company. They sent me a refund due to the defect in my original purchase. They included s/h charges as well. It took 8 weeks to receive but, the end result is a full refund. Now the problem is Amazon is all out of the watch and I will have to wait until it is available again...


JW

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Watch, March 22, 2010

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J. Lourenco "Swamp" (Panama City Beach, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Casio Men's PAW1500Y-1 Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Digital Watch (Watch)

I've had this watch for about 3 days now and I am liking it more each day.

When I first received the watch I was a bit worried about the ability to easily read the reverse LCD display, though after a while and testing it out in bright sunlight, it is very easy to read. The features on this watch are fantastic. The manual is quite large but there is great information in there and it makes you appreciate the watch even more. Synching the watch works great, it hasn't failed yet when it auto-synchs during the night. I am very happy with this watch and have no regrets with this purchase.

Pros: 1. Tons of useful features. Compass, moon phase, altitude, Baro Pres, and tide are very nice to have.
2. Looks great with the reverse LCD screen.
3. Very comfortable and not too big like one would think.
4. All around great watch.

Cons: 1. Temperature is only accurate after taking the watch off your wrist and letting it aclimate for 15- 20 minutes (per instruction manual).
2. Bezel turns much to easily. When worn under a sweatshirt or jacket, it turns from the simple pressure
of your clothes.

These cons though are minor in my opinion and I am happy with the purchase. Enjoy the watch if you choose to buy it.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Coolest Casio on the Planet, March 30, 2010

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Joseph A. Count Jr. "WatchMan" (South Carolina USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Casio Men's PAW1500Y-1 Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Digital Watch (Watch)

I really love watches and was looking for a sporty/outdoor/weekend watch. I had a few requirements:

1. Does lots of neat stuff
2. The BIGGER the BETTER
3. Head turning awesome looks
4. Unique
5. Under $300
6. Metal band

I determined Casio was the way to go pretty quickly. I found this watch and it pegged the 5 star meter on my first 5 requirements. If you can find a watch that crams more functions into a watch let me know. Navigation of the functions is made simple by offering lots of different buttons to press (more fun)! This watch is seriously black on black...way too cool! The reverse lcd is soooooo unique that it's the only way to go. Make no mistake...this is a large watch, but is is so light weight and designed (aesthetically) so well that it doesn't look or feel obnoxious. You can actually wear this thing for casual functions...not just hiking mountains. Thanks to AMAZON's sale price ($285) it met requirement #5. As for my obsession with metal bands, well, this strap/watch combination made me forget about all that. In fact this watch would be ruined by a metal band. The strap matches and syncs perfectly with the watch. This one is a keeper. I will mention a few small negatives for a complete review. The reverse lcd works extremely well outside and in well lit areas, but is pretty hard to see in low light (just means you get to press another button to light the display with a neat blue/green color). The bezel ring does rotate way too easily (just means you get to touch the watch some more). There is so much info crammed on the face that it is so small that you need good eyesight or readers if your over 40 like me (just means you get to stare at the watch even longer). Buy this watch...you won't regret it!