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June 27, 2008

Review: Casio Pathfinder PAW-1500T

Filed under: Casio, Reviews, WWR Exclusive, Wrist Computers — John Biggs @ 1:10 pm

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I’m a mechanical man, but sometimes you need a sports watch to withstand the hard knocks associated with heavy activity like “drinking at a bar” and “sitting on the back porch with a beer.”

I’ve worn Pathfinders for years now - my first one was a large titanium model with that is basically a cousin to this one. Pathfinders are part of Casio’s outdoor line, designed for hiking and skiing. This model has a compass, barometer, thermometer, altimeter, and stopwatch built in along with a tide graph. It is water resistant to 200 meters.

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January 6, 2007

Review of the Oceanus 5 Motor

Filed under: Casio, Digital, Reviews, Wrist Computers — John Biggs @ 10:27 am

Excellent video review of the Oceanus 5 Motor by Christian at WatchReport… hmmm… maybe the Scorpion will get similar treatment.

Review of the Oceanus 5 Motor (OCW600TDA-1AV) [WatchReport]

March 24, 2006

Review - Casio Pathfinder PAW1200

Filed under: Casio, Chronograph, General, Reviews, Wrist Computers — John Biggs @ 5:13 pm

casio_paw12003v.jpgWatchReport.com posts a review of his favorite Casio to date, the PAW1200 with multi-band atomic timekeeping, compass, barometer, altitude alarm, and world time. Great stuff.

What makes the Casio Pathfinder PAW1200 series special is the fact that it brings so many features together into one watch. I’ll get into plenty of detail on each individual feature shortly, but most notably, the PAW1200 series is the first to bring together the triple-sensor functionality of the Pathfinder line (compass, barometer, and thermometer), atomic time calibration, and solar power.

Review of the Multi-band Casio Pathfinder PAW1200 [WatchReport]

February 20, 2006

The Best Pathfinder Ever

Filed under: Casio, General, News, Wrist Computers — John Biggs @ 10:05 am

casio_paw1200t_v1.jpgWatchReport.com brings us an overview of the bestest Pathfinder in the whole world, the PAW1200T-7V. Plus, it doesn’t look like a robotic clam.

He’s foreseeing the following features, which is just about enough for me, in a $380 package.

Atomic timekeeping (obviously).
Solar powered with at least a 20-month power reserve, maybe better.
Thermometer which will actually convert the temperature into fahrenheit.
Compass.
Barometer.
Barometric altimeter.
World time with support for at least 30 cities pre-programmed.
Stopwatch.
Countdown timer.
5 daily alarms.

The Ultimate Casio Pathfinder: the PAW1200T-7V [WatchReport]

February 14, 2006

Review - Casio Pathfinder PAG-80

Filed under: Casio, General, Reviews, WWR Exclusive, Wrist Computers — John Biggs @ 1:31 pm

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The Pathfinder PAG-80 looks like something Angelina Jolie would wear along with some short-shorts, a tank-top, and a rocket launcher. Essentially it’s a watch that looks like you can use it to start a nuclear war but is surprisingly elegant and easy to use.

The PAG-80 has three major features - a compass, an altimeter, and a barometer. These are relatively standard features on wrist computers and while the technology behind these features haven’t improved much over the years, they’re extremely useful in a pinch and quite fun to show off. It is also solar powered, ensuring you’ll never have to swap out a battery.

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January 24, 2006

Review - Casio G-Shock G7500-1V

Filed under: Casio, Digital, Quartz, Reviews, WWR Exclusive, Wrist Computers — John Biggs @ 12:38 pm

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I had strayed from the quartz digital path in the last few years thanks to my obsession with mechanicals, but I’ve always thought I’d like to return to the fold. Last week I received two Casio watches, a Pathfinder and a G-Shock, and I am happy to say that I’m pleasantly surprised.

Now I know you all like your ETAs and Big Bangs, but a watch like the G-Shock G7500-1V is pretty sassy little number that can help road warriors stay awake on the red-eye and might survive a nasty turn at the baggage claim.

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