Casio GW3000B-1ACR

This is a watch I recently purchased - the Casio GW300B-1A

Pros:
- I like analog hands in a watch, and with the atomic clock syncing, it's very accurate. And, the watch has a feature where it automatically keeps all the hands synced up correctly to the right time.
- Nice styling
- Very rugged
- Water resistant

Cons:
- Depending on how good your eyes are, some of the symbols could be hard to read
- There's no hourly beep
- The lumnious material on the hands and hour markers could be brighter
- Operation of the watch really requires reading the manual.

Technical Specs ( From Casio's web page )

GW3000 Series

Introducing the new G-Aviation with blaze orange band and black IP bezel for high visibility. Orange resin band analog watch with a black face. Tough Solar Power Multi-Band 6 Atomic Timekeeping Tough Movement 1/100th Second Chronograph - Centrifugal Force Resistance up to 15G

At A Glance
G-Aviation: Introducing the new large case Aviation concept watch with a 1/100-second chronograph designed to keep accurate time even under the stresses of high G forces that occur during air racing.

Its large 32mm face is carefully laid out to provide the look of an aircraft instrument panel and is constructed of two layers creating a dramatic 3-D effect for the sub-dials.

Large metal side buttons provide easy operation, but at the same time, are enclosed by guards that protect against accidental operation and damage.

For added durability, its band is fastened on both sides with stainless steel screws for plenty of durability.

Technical Specs

Multi-Band Atomic Timekeeping (US, UK, Germany, Japan, China)

Receives time calibration radio signals which keep the displayed time accurate

Auto receive function (up to 6 times per day/up to 5 times per day for China)

Manual receive function

Signal: US WWVB, UK MSF, Germany DCF77, Japan JJY40/JJY60, China BPC

Frequency: US 60kHz, UK 60kHz, Germany 77.5kHz, Japan 40/60kHz, BPC 68.5kHz

Tough Solar Power

Shock Resistant

Tough Movement

Auto hand home position correction

200M Water Resistant

Neo-brite luminous hands and markers

World Time

29 times zones (29 cities + UTC), city code display, daylight saving on/off, home city/world time swapping)

Beeper Alarm

1/100 second stopwatch

Measuring capacity: 00:23'59.99"

Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time

Full Auto Calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099)

12/24 Hour Formats

Accuracy: +/-15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration)

Storage Battery: Solar Rechargeable Battery

Low Battery Warning

Power Saving Function

Approx. Battery Life: 5 months on full charge (without further exposure to light)

Module: 5121

Size of case/total weight
GW3000B 52.5 x 49.8 x 15.5mm / 74g

PDF of manual: http://ftp.casio.co.jp/pub/world_manual/wat/en/qw5121.pdf

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[InTheKnowReviews]

How much is it and is there a light

[jaimev]

@InTheKnowReviews $239 from Amazon. No backlight, just glow-in-the-dark hands and hour markers

[Xiber1]

Would look like a wall clock on the wrist.

Too freakin big.

[Pyromaceno1]

This watch looks like a right tool :) need to treat myself to one!

[Guderian1939]

No light and no hour chime apart from that fuckin great

[JoshMeister4789]

Just wondering where I can purchase a metal band for this product? Thanks in advance

- Josh

[ColonelAllan]

Very nice.

[chrisnzella]

I have this watch with the white hands and red second hand and other markers making it easier to read. To get the time signal I use the round foam disk and wrap the watch around it and put it in a window with 12 o'clock facing out. It works every time. Also I've slept with it on and it catches the signal more times than not. Great video too. Thanks.

[kavikom]

viper!!!

[melistone]

hi i wanted to know if it has LIGHT?!