The "Official" Watch Thread and all Things Horological

[FullMotoJacket]

I challenge you find a better good quality 5bar resistance for 30ish CAD!

Was bored and looked through some earlier threads. 100m WR, and they're $35 @ Wally World. Amazon had the long strap models on for $32 on Black + Cyber days last month.

 

[crankcall]

That watch evokes about the same emotion as buying a new toaster.

 

[Sunday Rider]

Was bored and looked through some earlier threads. 100m WR, and they're $35 @ Wally World. Amazon had the long strap models on for $32 on Black + Cyber days last month.

I like the 10 year battery part.

 

[GreyGhost]

I like the 10 year battery part.

While it may be mathematically possible, I'm not convinced. Most button cell batteries are pretty dead before 10 years even if they have never been used. Maybe casio has access to a less dodgy supplier or maybe they ran the math and marketing ran with that. I have tried no name, maxell, sony, panasonic and a few other brands. I test all the new batteries before I use them and throw out between 10 and 50% as no good before they go near a device.

The casio solars should be good for at least 10 years on a daily watch.

 

[Sunday Rider]

While it may be mathematically possible, I'm not convinced. Most button cell batteries are pretty dead before 10 years even if they have never been used. Maybe casio has access to a less dodgy supplier or maybe they ran the math and marketing ran with that. I have tried no name, maxell, sony, panasonic and a few other brands. I test all the new batteries before I use them and throw out between 10 and 50% as no good before they go near a device.

The casio solars should be good for at least 10 years on a daily watch.

I guess I fell for the marketing once more.
I bought a similar one 5 years ago and it is still going, mind you I don't wear it all now, as it has the weirdest stop watch function I've ever seen. You hit start and all is good, hit stop and it acts like a split timer and a pain to stop and see that actual start stop time. Each time I use it, I have to open the 4point font manual.

 

[FullMotoJacket]

That watch evokes about the same emotion as buying a new toaster.

97.3% of the reviews of them are from people that buy them to use it as a blue collar work watch. For that, they're perfect. Super easy to read, can wash your hands or work in water without having to take them off, and if it gets damaged you're out a whole $35. Just buy another one.

 

[crankcall]

I cant argue against that .

 

[Dirty Frank]

While it may be mathematically possible, I'm not convinced. Most button cell batteries are pretty dead before 10 years even if they have never been used. Maybe casio has access to a less dodgy supplier or maybe they ran the math and marketing ran with that. I have tried no name, maxell, sony, panasonic and a few other brands. I test all the new batteries before I use them and throw out between 10 and 50% as no good before they go near a device.

The casio solars should be good for at least 10 years on a daily watch.

With some of those button cells it they have a infinitesimal load their chemistry is such that their shelf life is increased.
Counter intuitive as that is.