Casio Men's G-Shock Solar Atomic Watch #GW700A-9V

Product Description

The perfect training partner for your active sporting lifestyle, this casio G-Shock men's digital sport watch (model GW700A-9V) offers a resin case that's accented by a silver top ring and champagne display as well as a black resin strap. It's also solar-powered and wirelessly receives atomic time updates. It offers a 1/100-second stopwatch with a 60-minute measuring capacity and a time recorder with up to 30 records. It also features four independent daily alarms (with one snooze alarm), world time from 30 cities, and an autocalendar (to the year 2039). And because it's solar-powered--charging in either sunlight or indoor light--you'll never have to deal with changing the battery. Other features include a scratch-resistant mineral crystal, AfterGlow LED electro-luminescent backlight, and water resistance to 200 meters (660 feet)--suitable for recreational scuba diving. This radio-controlled watch receives a time calibration signal transmitted from Fort Collins, Colorado, and signal reception is possible within a radius of about 2,000 miles from the Fort Collins transmitter. You can choose to automatically receive this signal four times a day, or manually update the watch to the atomic clock.

A great watch once you get it set up. I believe it would be easier to find a cure for cancer than trying to understand the booklet that comes with this watch. When you receive your watch call CASIO support and they will guide you through the set-up for this watch. Give them the 4 digit number in the box on the back of watch which is 2818. The number to call is 1-800-435-7732 option 5. They are great people and will get you up and running in 5 minutes.


I have had this watch for about a month and it is great!! Everything you would expect from a G-Shock. Even for its big size it fits comfortably on my wrist, I weigh a 150 Lbs so my wrists are quite small and since it is so comfortable I usually don't even know I'm wearing it. The EL Display works great and the auto backlight is a great feature. It syncs with the atomic clock in Denver every evening and I have checked the time with the atomic clock on the internet and it is within spec (+/- 0.05 seconds) when I check it :-). Great looking watch that will last you a long time and the display has excellent protection from scratches, you would really have to go out of your way to do some damage to it. The charge indicator has always been HIGH since I have recieved it, granted I live in Phoenix Az where it's sunny almost every day, and it even goes to sleep with you at night (Display shuts off to save battery life). Great watch, great price and looks and feels awesome - I don't believe you will be disappointed in the purchase of this watch.


It's a nice watch and I like the solar concept. But the supposedly "back-up" battery died after only a few months. What's the point of the solar power if it's not enough to actually power the watch unless you're in direct sunlight almost all day long?

Great if you work outside in a sunny place. Otherwise, a disappointment...


I would love to wear this watch. When it works, it gives accurate time and the display is clean and nice. However, unless it is perched on my windowsill soaking up the rays, it quickly loses charge and dies. I received it as a gift and I don't really have time to figure out how to get it fixed, so I continue to wear my old watch. My new one sits looking out the window like a house cat. Very disappointing.


I purchased this watch as a replacement for a previous purchased Atomic Solar G-Shock (slightly different model)that was put in the trash by my 1 1/2 year old. I am again completely satisfied with the durability, funtions(alarm), & price value. I surf alot with this watch always on. This watch can handle abuse!


Casio Men's G-Shock Atomic Solar Watch #GW700A-9V

With so many fine Casio choices, and after reading numerous reviews of all the Casio Atomic Solar and Pathfinder watches, it was difficult to come down to a final decision. I had originally thought I would get a Pathfinder model, but the significantly higher cost and likely bulkier size steered me to the G-Shock models, and I could not be more pleased.

Since this is, after all, a watch, the most important feature to me was accuracy. Casio's website (http://www.casio.com/products/Timepiece/G-Shock/GW700_Series/product/GW700A-9V/)indicates +/-15 seconds per month. I think that is probably conservative, but certainly acceptable, even without Atomic Timekeeping. Based on my relative short term use, I'm guessing it will probably end up being closer to 5 seconds per month, again without atomic updating.

Atomic Timekeeping:

In viewing many of the Casio watches which have this feature, the reviews seemed to be mixed, with a significant number saying the feature (or lack thereof) was very disappointing. Living in Mayberry (Mount Airy, NC,) a pretty good distance from Fort Collins, I had to assume that I would probably not be able to get the signal. So did I still want the watch, at a price that certainly included such a sophisticated feature ? Sure, why not. I could always return it.

The first night after I got the watch, I followed the directions and placed it in a window, facing southwest, which was the best that I could do. And wonder of all wonders, the next morning it had synced with the radio signal!! Notice the small circular dial on the lower right corner of the watch face. That now has the letter "G" in the circle, indicating a strong signal was received. Pressing the receive button in the lower right corner shows the time of the sync. The next night, I left the watch on the night table next to my bed. Again a successful sync. The next night, I left it in another room on a bedside table, not near a window. Again, the sync was successful. I kept the watch "stand" that came with the watch. It seems just right for synching purposes.

Solar Power:

Casio says this watch has "Tough Solar Power." I'm not sure how that differs from regular solar power, but when I got the watch, it was already set to the proper time, day of the week, and date. The small solar strength arrow on the left side of the watch face indicated that the battery had a "middle charge." I placed the watch face up under an incandescent lamp for a couple of hours. The arrow moved up to "high" and has stayed there since.

Watch face:

The picture of the watch face is accurate except that the day of the week and date and month are actually darker than in the picture. There is plenty of contrast in normal lighting, and a brief touch of the "G" button below the watch face on the band quickly lightens the screen. The regular time screen shows exactly what I wanted: time, day of week, date, battery level. Other options are shown in the upper left and right of the watch face.

Watch band:

The resin band is very comfortable and has 12 holes for adjustment. I am slender and the 4th hole down from the watch is just the right size for me. So it has plenty of slots for expansion, especially in the larger direction.

Watch size and weight:

Even on my wirey arms, the watch is not too large, nor too heavy. In fact it is smaller than my old Timex Ironman, but heavier. The casio specs say it weighs slightly less than 2.4 onces. I weighed mine on a set of postal scales and it came out at just short of 2.6 onces. Again, not an issue.

I have not tested the other features of the watch, but I do not expect any surprises.

All in all this is the best watch I have ever owned, solidly built, and with the major features that I wanted, all of which perform flawlessly.



I ordered this watch for my first G-Shock. I have always wanted one, but wasnt in the Army, so i had no need for one of the huge mudman style watches. This one is sleek and slim, compared to the others. Atomic time was a must have and solar is very nice, living in FLA. Overall, very easy to use. Nice big display. comfortable band.

worth every penny!


I live in NJ - and the watch catches the update from Ft. Collins without fail each morning. I love having an exceptionally accurate watch, that looks virtually indestructable too. Highly recommended.


This watch is everything it said it was. And for the money you can't beat it. Thanks, Randy



I have had this watch for a little more than two weeks now. It has successfully set itself each night to the signal from WWV in Colorado (I am in Louisiana) This is in spite of the fact that it has been on my wrist while I was sleeping! (The owners manual suggests that you place it on a windowsill overnight to get a good signal from WWV).

I do suggest that you read the owners manual, especially the part about the solar recharge times necessary to recover from usage of alarms, backlight, etc. I rarely use the backlight and have not noticed any decline of the "battery" due to normal usage, but your mileage may vary if you use the alarm or backlight often.

I highly recommend this watch!

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About Casio Men's G-Shock Solar Atomic Watch #GW700A-9V detail

• Amazon Sales Rank: #157 in Watches
• Brand: Casio
• Model: GW700A-9V
• Band material: Resin
• Case material: Resin
• Clasp type: Buckle
• Dial color: champagne
• Dial window material: Mineral
• Movement type: Quartz
• Water-resistant to 660 feet

Features

• Quartz movement
• Auto receive function (4 times per day); Signal: WWVB, Frequency: 60kHz
• Auto EL Backlight with Afterglow; World Time
• 29 times zones (48 cities), city code display, daylight saving auto/on/off
• Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M)

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