Casio Men's GW6900-1 G-Shock Atomic Digital Sport Watch | 
| Brand: Casio
Category: Watch
List Price: $130.00
Buy New: $80.00
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Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 264
Band Material: Resin
Bezel Material: Resin
Case Diameter: 50
Case Material: Resin
Case Thickness: 17.7
Clasp: Buckle
Dial Color: digital
Dial Window Material Type: Mineral
Watch Movement Type: japanese-quartz
Water Resistance Depth: 660
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 4.5 x 4.5 x 3.2
chronograph
light
shock-resistant
stop-watch
world-time
MPN: GW6900-1
Model: GW6900-1
UPC: 079767430887
EAN: 0079767430887
ASIN: B00284ADAI
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Tough solar power, multi-band 6 atomic timekeeping, shock resistant | | • | Full auto LED back light, world time | | • | Daily alarm with snooze, chronograph, 12 and 24 hr formats | | • | Water resistant up to 660 feet (200 M) |
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Product Description
This new Solar Atomic model is based on the original DW6900 model, G-Shock's best-selling case design. With this model, a Solar Atomic Timekeeping system wasemployed without changing the basic design of the watch. This makes it possible to generate power to keep the watch running with extreme accuracy and minimal exposure to normal lighting. This simple design was achieved by eliminating as much coloring and decoration as possible and the result is a model that capturesthe essence of the basic G-Shock. Black Resin Band and a Digital Dial Code.
Amazon.com Product Description
With a streamlined design and sleek styling, the Casio Men's G-Shock Atomic Digital Watch features performance functions and durable components that meet the lifestyle needs of the modern man. The strong and flexible black resin band fastens with an adjustable buckle, and this innovative timepiece offers World Time with 31 time zones, stopwatch, countdown timer, five alarms, stopwatch, 12- and 24-hour formats, and the handy capacity to automatically receive official atomic time through a built-in antenna. Three circular subdials give you all the information you need, and a rectangular display in the bottom half of the black dial offers the time and day, date, and month information. A handy EL backlight makes for easy viewing in any light conditions and turns on automatically with the tilt of your wrist. With eco-friendly solar power for added convenience and a water resistant depth of 660 feet (200 meters), this rugged and reliable timepiece is also shock resistant.
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 SPECTACULAR timepiece...has everything you could want December 7, 2009
J. Hercik (Chicago, IL)
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
This is my first Casio watch and up until the time of purchase, I had been one of those "$5-$20 cheap-o sport watch" buyers. So if I were going to spend anything around $90 for a sport watch I would need to make sure it was worth the cost. After reading an article on a men's health/lifestyle website about fashion ([...], I think), they recommended the g-shock series by Casio since they offer a lot of functions and good quality for around $90. I found the GW6900-1 on sale for around $70 and I decided to buy it figuring I could always return it later if it didn't work out. Here are my observations on the two main selling points...
Design: The GW6900-1 is very basic. It's modeled off of the original DW6900 (Casio Men's G-Shock Classic Digital Watch #DW6900-1V) which is apparently G-Shock's best-selling case design. Personally, I feel that the numbers on the display are a little small. But I really like how it's not too crowded or junked up by unnecessary frills. The three circular dials above the time/day/date display are quite simple and indicate 1) the battery strength, 2) which functions are enabled (alarm, snooze alarm, hour signal beep, auto EL and button mute) and 3) a 10-second count indicator. The case/band isn't the sleekest looking - there are more modern styles out there - but it's not ugly by any means. Also, it's a little on the bulky side (doesn't exactly fit under a shirt cuff), but I don't feel it eats up my entire wrist. The 4 function buttons are easy to press and their labels are nice and straight-forward with alternate operations shown just inside the frame. Very easy to follow and operate.
Functions: The product description above pretty much lays out all the cool stuff this watch has going on for it, so I'll try not to be redundant here. I do want to highlight some of the operations that make this worth the price tag.
- Auto-EL (electro-luminescent): One thing that impressed me about this watch even before I put it on was the "smart" back-light. As I removed it from the box, I noticed the back-light come on. I thought something was wrong with it at first, but as I read through the manual I learned that this nifty function is *supposed* to happen. The watch's light turns on for about 1.5 seconds (or 3, your choice) in a dark room when you tilt your wrist towards your eyes without the need to press the button. How cool is that?! You can disable this to save on battery life if you want, but I doubt it's all that necessary. Which brings me to...
- Battery Life: This sucker is equipped with a solar powered battery that lasts up to 10 months on a full charge. Further exposure to light will keep it going and that goes for everything from direct sunlight, to light filtered through windows even to fluorescent lighting found in most buildings. Chances are good that given the amount of interaction most humans have with the sun or other light sources, you won't need to worry about this dying on you anytime soon. (That is unless you're a vampire or really into the goth scene.) Also, it has a power-saving mode you can apply that causes the watch to go into "sleep" mode during the hours of 11pm and 6am.
- Atomic Timekeeping: Like pretty much every cell phone, this watch calibrates time automatically. But it does it in 48 cities across 31 times zones all while taking daylight saving into account. And it runs about 5-6 times in the wee hours of morning just to make sure. (You can set time yourself too if you'd like.) Also, it's classified as multi-band 6 which means it automatically receives signals from pretty much every main radio point around the world (U.S., England, Germany, China and Japan).
- Waterproofing: This is probably a moot point, but I found it neat to learn that with a 20BAR/200M rating, you can pretty much use this while scuba diving.
- The rest: It's got 4 regular alarms and one snooze ("persistent") alarm. A stopwatch that lets you measure elapsed time, split time and two finishes. A countdown timer (which is a non-negotiable for me given that it comes in handy whether your cooking something or doing laundry). Full auto-calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099) and optional 12/24 hour formats.
That's about all I can really think of. I'm *extremely* pleased with my purchase and intend to have long, happy relationship with this watch!
A Must have G Shock! October 22, 2009
Eric D. Templeton (NC, USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
If you are new to G Shock watches then this is where you should probably start. I just got this watch (shipping was extremely quick) but have always been a fan of G's. It is a Solar Atomic, Matte Black watch with dozens of timezones pre-programmed in. The look and feel of this watch is enough to sell me but the idea of a somewhat endless battery (solar powered) and automatic sync every night is what really made me get this one. I am going into the military and will be traveling all around the world and the peace of mind knowing that I won't have to do much of anything but look down at my watch for the time is going to be nice.
Pros: great design, comfort, layout, simplicity, all black, solar, automatic sync, indestructable, 80 bucks is a steal for this watch
Cons: the indigo is bright, but it only lights up the time box & indicator spheres; not the entire face much like a dual illuminator would
GW-6900: A must Have for G-Shock Lovers!! December 12, 2009
Kristopher Contreras (Florida)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Owning the original DW-6900 and then switching over to the GW-6900 is like talking about night and day. I own both and I must say to Casio: You guy's are freaking awesome! My dream came true when they released this model. All the features of the newer model G-Shocks in the same case design as the original. The GW-6900 is a no hassle basic G with a world time function which boasts 31 time zones with 48 cities to choose from as your home town in order to calibrate it with the Atomic signal. That's another feature I wanted to talk about. Atomic time is one of my favorite features amongst all Casio's. This model so far hasn't skipped a sync at all. Then there's the 200 meter or 660 feet water resistance. Which means that your holding in your hand a dive watch. Next up is another favorite feature of mine which is the solar power. I loath watches that don't boast this technology other than automatic time pieces which can be a bit pricey. Finally that last two features which are non negotiable to me when looking for a digital watch are the 24 hour stopwatch and 24 hour count down timer. These two features are a must for me on any digital. Let's also not forget the 3 daily alarms plus the 1 snooze. It's a great improvement over the 1 alarm the DW model had. In the end owning both the original and the newer model I must say that Casio has done an awesome job in revamping a classic!
first Casio - and love it December 20, 2009
Still searching for more classics (Brew City, WI USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Have worn Nike watches for years for working out. They look nice but are pricey, don't have tons of useful features, aren't the most durable, and show their age very quickly. The glass face on my latest one cracked (the watch actually lasted for six years, not too bad for Nike), and rather than stick with the same brand, I decided to check out what was out there that might be a better value. I came upon the Casio G-Shock series, did some googling and other research and found that there's quite a following for these watches. Decided to order this watch and give it a test run, it has all of the features I'd actually utilize, and at a phenomenal price. I've now had it for a month and have put it thru the ringer, so to speak. Swimming, running, biking, dish-washing, etc etc - Love it so far. I've also decided to make it my official travel watch (travel for work quite a bit) and love the auto sync feature, multi-alarms are great as well. The solar power is also a great feature, the battery has yet to go below the "full" setting. It's a big watch, but light and has a relatively low profile so it doesn't constantly snag shirt sleeves. And I've received quite a few comments on the watch's looks as well. Good find - I'm now hooked on the G-Shocks.
Awesome watch at a great price October 21, 2009
J. Rovito (Florida)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this watch to supplement my dress watches. I use it when cycling and hanging out on weekends. It has also become my official vacation watch. I love the solar and atomic feature and I think that this was a key function for me. It auto adjusts when I travel and it also charges with solar power so that the battery can last for a real long time. The watch is big but not heavy or bulky. It is very comfortable.
I recommend this for someone needing a watch that always needs to work regardless...
Highly recommended...
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