Customer Reviews

Casio Pathfinder Sea Watch

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

The Casio SPF-60 was a gift from my children. It did an OK job of providing barometric data and altitude and depth. However, the casing was not well made. The band separated from the casing one day while I was eating dinner. The store at which it was purchased sent it to Casio on our behalf. Casio called to advise that the watch arrived at their facility more than a year after purchase and therefore was not covered by the warranty. They offered to replace the casing that had failed for a charge of $67.00. A lot to pay for a watch that a company will not stand behind.

Casio was technically correct. If you do not expect more than a year from a $200 watch, then this is a fun time peice. If you want something that will last more than a year, I recommend you look to another manufacturer.

After using my Sea Pathfinder Casio for about 1.5 years the band just broke without any special cause. After taking it apart, it appears that the actual case broke and not the band. It is impossible to simply replace the band. I would need a new section of the case to replace the plastic piece that broke. A disappointing end to a watch that otherwise performed well. Apparently this is a reoccuring failure mode for this watch and one for which potential buyers should be aware.

I enjoyed the features inclduing altitude, temperature and barometer. Worked fine for over one year. The problem I had is that the housing around the bezel broke. I thought it was the band and ordered a replacement. Took it in to a watch repair store and they said this was not the first one they saw that the housing broke away.

Too bad the quality did not match the features.

Anyone who rates this high just hasn't had the band break yet. I had mine since May 2005 and it is an awesome watch. I couldn't have wanted more. I took it everywhere. While walking down a hall at work the band separated from the watch housing. End of watch. Repair estimate was $60 plus shipping, etc. Only a 90 day warranty on the new band.

I purchased this watch in 2005. It is still working. I have not replaced anything on the watch. Not even the battery. I'm wondering if the problems mentioned by the other reviewers came after I made my purchase. Quality control seems to be the very first thing to go when company's are looking for ways to cut costs. My watch has taken quite a beating over the years. It still works just fine, and the measurements are pretty darn close to "reality" when I check their operation. Now I'm afraid about finding a replacement if this product is no longer available.

I've had it for a about 2 years...then just like the earlier reviews, the band just broke and came loose. It's not the band that needs replacement, it's the whole assembly where the band hooks up. I've asked some watch stores and it's gonna be costly to have it repaired. Just a sad end, to an otherwise very functional time piece.