Casio Men's Pathfinder Altimeter/Barometer/ Digital Compass Solar Digital Watch #PAG80-1V

Product Description

Set a course for adventure every day you wear this solar-powered casio Pathfinder Triple Sensor men's digital watch (model PAG80-1V), which includes a built-in digital compass, altimeter, barometer, and thermometer. This extra-large, round watch features large function buttons that are easily accessible even when wearing gloves. Both the case and strap are made from durable resin. The digital compass displays 16 directions and has a 5-set memory capacity that captures direction, month, date, and measurements time data. The altimeter measures up to 32,800 feet (10,000 meters) in 20-foot (5-meter) increments, and it can store 50 sets of altitude memory with date and temperature. It also provides a target altitude alarm and graphing capability for target and altitude tendency.

Because it's solar-powered--charging in either sunlight or indoor light--you'll never have to deal with changing the battery. Light enters the watch through the sapphire crystal and dial, and hits a solar cell beneath the dial. Current is created and stored in the battery. The duplex LCD provides two liquid crystal panels, enabling you to select from among different display patterns.

It offers a 1/100-second stopwatch with a 60-minute measuring capacity and elapsed time, split time, and 1st/2nd place time modes. It also includes a yacht timer, which is used to time the start of regattas. The countdown period can be set from 1 to 10 minutes. An acoustic signal is emitted after each minute has elapsed and then once a second for the last ten seconds. Other timekeeping functions include a daily alarm, optional hourly time signal, and 12/24-hour formats. Other features include a comfortable resin strap, scratch-resistant mineral crystal, AfterGlow LED electro-luminescent backlight, and water resistance to 100 meters (330 feet).

I bought this watch for my boyfriend who's deployed in Iraq. He uses it for everything. The time was a little off because I didn't know if Iraq had daylight savings time or not, but he loves it. He's even bragged to his friends about how nice his new watch is!


This is a really well-engineered watch with many features that are far superior to my previous-generation altimeter watch. But I bought it heading into an upstate New York winter and that is presenting a problem since the watch is inside my sleeve and not exposed to light as required for solar charging. As a result I'm finding I have to wear the watch one day, then leave it in a window all the next day to get an adequate charge for operating. Too much of a tradeoff for the cool feature of solar charging, so I'd recommend you buy the same watch in the battery-operated model.

UPDATE: according to the manual (p. E-87), "in order to generate enough power for normal daily operations" the watch needs to be exposed to 5 minutes a day of outdoor sunlight or 21 minutes a day of sunlight through a window. So now I just leave it on a windowsill till I'm ready to wear it. And next summer when I go backpacking I'll strap it on the top of my pack (something that's advisable anyway for accurate altimeter readings, which are affected by temperature/body heat) and perhaps achieve the 6 hours of full sunlight required for a complete charge.

UPDATE: continuing with my reading of the manual, there's a supplement on charging that says you should charge the watch to its maximum before using. I left it outdoors for 2 days on a trip to Texas and now have "high" battery charge at all times with just a few hours on a sunny windshield every couple days. Would like to change my rating to 4 or maybe 5 stars with this big concern out of the way.


I bought this watch to use while deployed to Iraq and it has never failed. It does have a problem with taking tempatures quickly...it does not take them quickly. You have to let the watch get acclimatized to the temp while it is not on you. It does say that in the operators manual too. It takes about 20 minutes but I will say it does accurately go up to 110 degrees in the shade. I love this watch!


I have been using this product for the last few weeks. I am very satified with this product. Instructions were easy to follow. All features of this watch work well. The watch is large that I expected, however the window display is easy to see and set. I purchased this product because of the compass feature. The feature works well and fairly accurate in identifing direction.


This watch does exactly what I expected. It gives me general compass bearings, tells me the altitude (roughly), and gives me the temperature (off wrist). It even tells me what time it is. The large face is easy to read without bifocals and the light does come on when you turn the watch to your face.

The solar idea is nice. I have yet to see the power go below high and I don't stay out in the sun. Don't be suprised when you see the face absolutely blank - it's a power saving feature when no movement is sensed.

I gave it four stars because I don't care for the wrist band. It is too firm and does not feel natural like cloth or leather (but that's just my personal preference).





The Pathfinder solar watch lives up to what i expected it to. The temperature, altimeter, barometer and compass works as advertised. If i ever wanted to know how hot it is, how high up i am, if the weather is gonna change or what direction i'm going, this is the watch to own.


This is the third Pathfinder I have owned - All three have been great watches, with one minor exception and hopefully this watch will change that -
This watch is a SOLAR watch which IS NOT supposed to require battery replacement - If that is true, then all should be good - Because, on the replacement of batteries, you can't do it yourself - You can try, but very doubtful if you will get the watch to function normally again -

One last thing on Pathfinder watches - Take them off when in the shower, the soap buildup from after a few years will jam up the mechanisms for the different functions of the watch -


Overall this is a good watch; however, the non time keeping features have fallen short of my expectations. The compass can not be used for navigating even the shortest legs due to an 11 degree margin of error. The thermometer or altimeter features lack accuracy as well and can only be used to take rough measurements. The stop watch and alarm features are easy to use. The durability is high and that is an important feature to me. Casio advertises that a signal sent out daily will keep the time set correctly but this feature will not work if you are outside of North America as I often am. In summation this is a good watch for outdoor activities but the navigational features leave something to be desired.


This watch is perfect for anyone who likes to be outdoors. For myself being in the Marines and current deployed right now this watch is perfect for what I do. With a built in compass and different time zones it certainly makes my life easier. I recomand this watch to anyone in the Armed Forces or anyone who just like to hick.

Casey


I bought the watch thru Amazon and am happy with it, it works as described. The seller was awesome, he or she got it shipped here to Iraq very fast, thanks.

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About Casio Men's Pathfinder Altimeter/Barometer/ Digital Compass Solar Digital Watch #PAG80-1V detail

• Amazon Sales Rank: #138 in Watches
• Brand: Casio
• Model: PAG80-1V
• Dimensions: .80 pounds
• Band material: Resin
• Case material: Resin
• Clasp type: Buckle
• Dial color: grey
• Dial window material: Mineral
• Movement type: Quartz
• Water-resistant to 330 feet

Features

• Quartz movement
• Countdown Timer, 1/100 Sec. Stopwatch, 5 Alarms, Countdown Timer
• World Time, Digital Compass, Altimeter, Barometer, Thermometer
• Auto EL Backlight, Low Temperature Resistant
• Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)

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