Casio Men's PAW1500T-7V Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Ultimate Watch

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  • Quartz movement
  • Tough Solar Power; shock resistant; auto EL backlight with Afterglow
  • World Time - 29 times zones (30 cities), city code display, daylight saving on/off
  • Water resistant up to 660 feet (200 M)
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Perfect for rugged adventurers and weekend warriors, the solar-powered Casio Pathfinder men's sport watch is loaded with a digital compass and altimeter/barometer/thermometer--perfect for both mountain trekking and cave spelunking. It also includes tide and moon graphs and moon age data, and is very precise thanks to its atomic timekeeping features. The durable round watch case (measuring 50.5mm/1.98 inches wide) and bracelet are made of titanium, which is nearly 50 percent lighter than steel, but 30 percent stronger. It's also particularly resistant to salt water corrosion, as well as hypo-allergenic--perfect for those with metal allergies.

The altimeter offers 5-meter measurements from -700 to 10,000 meters, and it can store altitude, month, date and time data, provide tendency and differential graphs, track cumulative ascent/descent, and sound an alarm when you reach a specified altitude. The watch also has a digital compass with 16 points of measurement displayed on the dial face. Other environmental and timekeeping features include:

  • Barometer with atmospheric pressure tendency/differential graphics
  • Thermometer
  • World Time: 29 times zones (30 cities), city code display, daylight saving on/off
  • 5 daily alarms
  • 1/100 second stopwatch with 24-hour capacity and elapsed/split time modes and 1st-2nd place times
  • Countdown timer with 60-minute range
  • Auto Calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099) This watch also features a ±20-second accuracy per month, Afterglow backlighting, and water resistance to water resistance to 200 meters (660 feet)--which will stand up to the rigors of recreational scuba diving. This solar-powered watch has a battery life of up to 5 months on a full charge (without further exposure to light).

    This multi-band radio-controlled watch receives a time calibration signal transmitted from several locations across the globe (the U.S., UK, Germany, and Japan), and it has an auto receive function (up to 6 times per day). You can choose to automatically receive this signal four times a day, or manually update the watch to the atomic clock.

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With the launch of its first watch in November 1974, Casio entered the wristwatch market at a time when the watch industry had just discovered digital technology. As a company with cutting-edge electronic technology developed for pocket calculators, Casio entered this field confident that it could develop timepieces that would lead the market.

Today, Casio is focusing its efforts on solar-powered radio-controlled watches: the built-in solar battery eliminates the nuisance of replacing batteries, atomic timekeeping means the users never have to reset the time. Recently, Casio launched a series of Bluetooth watches that sync to the users cell phone to automatically update the time. Casio is always moving time forward.

Product specifications

Watch Information
Brand, Seller, or Collection Name Casio
Model number PAW1500T-7V
Part Number PAW1500T-7V
Model Year 2011
Item Shape Round
Dial window material type Mineral
Display Type Digital
Clasp Fold-Over Clasp with Safety
Case material Titanium
Case diameter 5 centimeters
Case Thickness 14.3 millimeters
Band Material Titanium
Band size mens
Band width 24.5 millimeters
Band Color Silver
Dial color Digital
Bezel material Titanium
Bezel function Bidirectional
Calendar Day-Date-Month
Special features Water Resistant, World time
Item weight 12 ounces
Movement Quartz
Water resistant depth 660 Feet
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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.6 x 4.4 x 3.8 inches; 12 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ PAW1500T-7V
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Watches
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 2, 2003
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Casio
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0019FLMVG
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers say

Customers like the quality, security, appearance and features of the watch. They mention it's a very good watch, robust enough to take into the backcountry and has a great contrast. They also appreciate the performance, saying it works great and is extremely pleased with its performance. Customers also like the ease of use. However, some customers differ on accuracy and synchronization.

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43 customers mention43 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the watch. They mention that it's a very good, nice, and the best sports watch out there. They are also impressed with the case and band.

"...Excellent watch! If you're looking at an ABC watch; I've gone through some more expensive options, and keep going back to this." Read more

"...Conclusion: Great watch in general. There are three things that can be improved: 1: User Manual can be better written...." Read more

"...I'm very impressed with the band, but not because it doesn't show scratches (it sows plenty of rubs) but because it locks securely and does not pull..." Read more

"...Comments aside, this is all-n-all a very good watch." Read more

41 customers mention32 positive9 negative

Customers like the security of the watch. They say it's a good, robust, and reliable model that's tough enough to take into the backcountry. The crystal is tougher than previous models, and the pathfinder band seems well made. It's also comfortable to wear and has survived 3 years in the military. Overall, customers are satisfied with the security and durability of the product.

"...Positives:-It's very solid, and despite being titanium (band only), it's still fairly substantial (compared to the SUUNTO's)...." Read more

"...It's a solid watch all around and if you find yourself being near the water it'll be very very helpful...." Read more

"...The crystal is tougher than previous models...." Read more

"...A watch this good looking, durable, trouble free, and well supplied with various useful features that are described elsewhere, is extremely..." Read more

39 customers mention35 positive4 negative

Customers like the appearance of the watch. They say it has good looks, is well designed, and has many features like a compass, multiple alarms, temperature, stop watch, and more. They also appreciate the great contrast and the real titanium color. Some mention that the band and case are nice.

"...% better than what the SUUNTO's offer; no shadows on the display, great contrast.-Very accurate Barometer, Compass and Altimeter...." Read more

"...The moon graph is nice to look at and completely accurate, both graphic and with a digital moon age readout...." Read more

"...it keeps awesome time, it's easy to read and understand, and it is good looking...." Read more

"...A watch this good looking, durable, trouble free, and well supplied with various useful features that are described elsewhere, is extremely..." Read more

35 customers mention35 positive0 negative

Customers find the features of the solar watch desirable, feature-rich, and perfect for people spending time outdoors. They mention that it has all the functions they need for the outdoors, including radio broadcasts, standard multi-function watch stuff, and compass, altimeter, barometer, thermometer, stopwatch. They also say it's comfortable to wear and the functions make it very useful when bushwalking.

"...It also packs a lot of features into such a great value too...." Read more

"...The features are compass, altimeter, barometer, thermometer, stopwatch, countdown timer, world time, alarms (5), and of course the moon and tide..." Read more

"...I get used to it. The features are excellent, the buttons are actually useful, it keeps awesome time, it's easy to read and understand, and it is..." Read more

"...A watch this good looking, durable, trouble free, and well supplied with various useful features that are described elsewhere, is extremely..." Read more

35 customers mention26 positive9 negative

Customers like the performance of the watch. For example, they say the compass works great, the backlight works great and that it's useful.

"...That aside, the functions all work solidly on this and the other models within the product line...." Read more

"...It's not stylish in anyway you look at it, but it performs very well and reliable. Hope my two cents help." Read more

"Update: recently the compass stopped working (now everywhere is north!)...." Read more

"...Everything works as expected, as long as you don't expect this do anything except keep time with a high level of precision...." Read more

33 customers mention24 positive9 negative

Customers find the watch user friendly, intuitive, and easy to learn. They also say the instructions are well written, with pictures and easy steps to follow. Customers also mention that the watch is accurate, convenient, durable, and stylish. They appreciate the directions for adjusting all the functions.

"...button is very hand at the bottom of the watch and easy and intuitive to activate. I now go between 2 Casio's as my GOTO watches...." Read more

"...At the first glance, this Titanium watch is rather subtle. The touch of the band is nice and smooth. Though it is very light, it doesn't feel cheap...." Read more

"...The display shows everything you need very clearly, and as an added benefit, when you switch to another screen, like stopwatch, it still shows the..." Read more

"...Perhaps the most frustrating is the interface; in certain modes you cannot turn on the light, and even when you do, it on stays on maybe two seconds...." Read more

34 customers mention22 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the watch. Some mention that the compass and temperature are accurate, while others say that it still doesn't seem to be very accurate. Some customers also mention that there are slight measurement inaccuracies and that the altitude readings vary more widely.

"...-Very accurate Barometer, Compass and Altimeter. I use this in conjunction with a hand held compass when orienteering and it is very accurate...." Read more

"...All the ABC meterings are right on. I had to reset the altimeter at the sea level but it has been very accurate since...." Read more

"...The temperature is also set for normal, and is super accurate, but you will be wearing the watch so you need to calibrate it to compensate for your..." Read more

"...features it offers; the titanium band and bezel; the solar and atomic automatic calibrating of the time and battery functions; and the overall..." Read more

29 customers mention20 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the synchronization of the watch. Some mention that it keeps accurate time, with atomic time keeping. However, others say that the time zones are not the same, and the automatic time setting does not work if the watch is not laying still.

"...city to London for the duration of my stay there, this watch kept me on time for buses and the subway...." Read more

"...The LCD layout is very good. It's informative yet not too busy like the Citizen Skyhawk.All the ABC meterings are right on...." Read more

"...Synching ends in around 90 years. While I was typing this my cottage gained 5 meters of altitude...." Read more

"...are compass, altimeter, barometer, thermometer, stopwatch, countdown timer, world time, alarms (5), and of course the moon and tide graphs...." Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great ABC (altitude, barometer, compass) watch.
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2014
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Short and simple: this is the best ABC watch I own. I have 3 SUUNTO's (Vector, XLander, CORE), and unfortunately they get very little wrist time because this is so much better; and "easier" to wear.

Positives:

-It's very solid, and despite being titanium (band only), it's still fairly substantial (compared to the SUUNTO's).
-Very clear display, 100% better than what the SUUNTO's offer; no shadows on the display, great contrast.
-Very accurate Barometer, Compass and Altimeter. I use this in conjunction with a hand held compass when orienteering and it is very accurate.
-The band is comfortable, easy to adjust, and secure.
-The watch sits very close to the wrist so it wears smaller than other similar sized watches.
-The individual buttons for each function is VERY handy, and not having to cycle through screens.
-Separate light button ALSO very handy.
-I prefer the look of this 1500T-7V more-so than the 'newer' models.

Negatives:

-The compass bezel could use more resistance and more defined increments when turned.
-It's fairly sizeable for small wrists (unless that's what you're looking for; I like the larger watches)

I use this watch in the roughest conditions and in dark situations. The light button is very hand at the bottom of the watch and easy and intuitive to activate. I now go between 2 Casio's as my GOTO watches.

Excellent watch! If you're looking at an ABC watch; I've gone through some more expensive options, and keep going back to this.
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Eric
5.0 out of 5 stars A solid ABC watch
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2012
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I've had this watch for just about 2 days now. I can say that this is a solid ABC watch. First off, the titanium band coupled with the titanium case (with stainless steal case backing) is an extremely lightweight watch. It also packs a lot of features into such a great value too.

This is my 2nd Pathfinder (I have 2 other Pro Trek watches and 2 Suunto watches) and like it's ProTrek brethren are worth the money. Moving between function is the same across all of the digital models. You use the Mode button to move between the major functions and the corresponding ABC buttons for Altimeter, Barometer and Compass functions.

This model also has the moon and tidal information which is great I think since I am on the West Coast and do frequent the beaches regularly. Now if I lived in a landlocked area, then the utility of this watch would probably not be all that great. That aside, the functions all work solidly on this and the other models within the product line. My suggestion is that if your budget affords it, get the ones with atomic timekeeping. Of course, the tough solar feature is great too. Just my opinion.

A couple of very important things to remember when using this watch and others within the Pathfinder/ProTrek lines. First, in order to get an accurate reading with the temperature, you want to ensure that you remove the watch from your wrist. Seemed odd to me at first but after thinking about this subject and reading other reviews, it just make sense. Your own body heat will affect the watches reading because it's right against your skin. Second, if you're going to be near a lot of magnetic interference and/or metal, make sure you recalibrate the compass to ensure that you're getting the most accurate reading possible as those will affect the accuracy.

I've read in some reviews that people don't think the altimeter is accurate at all either. All 4 models give me the same reading for my house, so I can't believe they're all incorrect or inaccurate. I also read a review where the person said he wished Casio would make an altimeter function that would work for skiing. I don't think it's very realistic to find a device at this price or even up to the $500 price point that would be able to provide real time altimeter readings when skiing downhill. Hence this watch is ideally suited for folks who are hiking or backpacking because when you're going up/down hill, you'll be pausing and taking your readings, not taking a reading while on the move which would only serve to cause the readings to be off (again, this is not a real time altimeter measuring device).

It's a solid watch all around and if you find yourself being near the water it'll be very very helpful.

May 2012 Update: Just came from the UK yesterday and I brought this watch with me. Having changed the home city to London for the duration of my stay there, this watch kept me on time for buses and the subway. All I did each night before going to bed was make sure the watch was near a window and that the 12 hand was point towards the window and I got my update each evening.

Regarding the watch band, titanium is meant to be durable, not come through without a scratch. Mine has started scuffing a bit but this is to be expected and should NOT be considered a defect or a drawback. You buy the titanium banded version for its durability and strength, not how well it holds up to scuffing.

I've got some Pro Trek's that are more expensive and some which are not, yet this is my "go to" watch for daily wear most of the time. You won't regret picking it up.
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jcgoobee
4.0 out of 5 stars Great watch, user guide layout can be better
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2009
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After doing weeks of research on the web and I have finally committed to purchase this watch about two weeks ago.

At the first glance, this Titanium watch is rather subtle. The touch of the band is nice and smooth. Though it is very light, it doesn't feel cheap. In fact, the balance is just right. Pathfinder and G-Shock series are infamous of its size, and this one is no exception. The LCD layout is very good. It's informative yet not too busy like the Citizen Skyhawk.

All the ABC meterings are right on. I had to reset the altimeter at the sea level but it has been very accurate since. I didn't have to do other calibration for Barometer and Compass at all.

The control of the buttons are logically laid out. However, I suggest the owner to grab a cup of coffee, sit at the quiet area, and spend about 1 hour to read through the entire manual. It's thick and lenghthy. But once you understand the logic to set your watch, it's relatively easy.

Solar Battery is awesome. I put my watch underneath my desk lamp to be charged at night. I never run into any low-battery issue at all. The level indicator always shows "H"igh.

Atomic sync is another great feature. I live in Sunnyvale, California. I put my watch by my night stand and it syncs up every night without issue. I don't even have to put it next to the window.

Conclusion: Great watch in general. There are three things that can be improved: 1: User Manual can be better written. 2: The alarm is too soft 3: The illuminator only stays around 3 seconds which is a bit short. If you woke up in the middle of the night, you have to be very alert to read the time that displays only for 3 short seconds. Granted you can press the button to re-illuminate it again.

Suunto is much more stylish than Pathfinder, but its built quality has been subpar these days. Casio Pathfinder is like a Toyota Camry. It's not stylish in anyway you look at it, but it performs very well and reliable. Hope my two cents help.
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cyr
4.0 out of 5 stars casio pathfinder
Reviewed in Canada on October 8, 2013
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Casio pathfinder
like the waich
good for hunters sportsman
full gadget , nice look
metal finish compass usefull
keep the time by wave
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