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"* I have read some reviews regarding this watch, but one review, in particular, influenced my decision to purchase the watch -- that being to overlook criticisms of not being able to read the digital date and time due to being either too small or too dark."
"The very first thing that you will notice it's that this one retains the classic profile of the G-Shock line of watches but go for a total military/tactical style, not bright colors, not white and red fill on the lettering of the bezel and same goes for the text printed on the face of the watch (text is greyish silver on color), the only 3 elements that stand out on the watch are the 2 main hands and the small one that it's used to calculate speed when using the stop watch function, all the information displayed on the LCD parts are presented on negative and while it's hard to read on low light situations there is really not too many circumstances where you will need to see what day of the week or month it's right now (maybe if you get trapped on a cave and you are not sure how many days have you being down there..."
"3 - with the dual analog and digital watch face you can easily read what time it is (however as with all digital and analog watches if you rely on the digital the panels can sometimes get blocked by the watch hands) 4 - the watch has a variety of functions from timer to alarms (4 alarms total) to stopwatch functions."
"A backlit feature for the digital readouts and Trinite/Tru-glo/Tritium for the hands and dial pips would be a much better way of telling time in the dark."
"While the backlight is pretty cool looking with the orange hue, you can't read anything other than the hands."
"The only thing I wish G-Shock would do universally is to include glow in the dark tips on the analog hands as they do on the G100-1BV model (this was my second G-Shock, and had it been just a little bigger I would have bought it again."
"The white analog clock hands are easy to read in most lighting situations, while the digital readout is great for when you want the quick and dirty -Price: G-Shock watches go the forty-dollar range into the hundreds of dollars."
Casio Men's GA100-1A1 Black (Click to Compare Deals)
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"* I have read some reviews regarding this watch, but one review, in particular, influenced my decision to purchase the watch -- that being to overlook criticisms of not being able to read the digital date and time due to being either too small or too dark... My review supports a featured contributor who replied that the dark face was a minor issue, simply because, We CAN read the digital display without any problem in certain lighting, such as fluorescent-type... Another point, the broad hands sometimes get in the way when observing the digital windows, making it difficult to rely on the available data and/or programmed features."
"* If you need a good looking watch that can take a beating and be functional at the end of the day there is nothing better than a G-Shock! The very first thing that you will notice it's that this one retains the classic profile of the G-Shock line of watches but go for a total military/tactical style, not bright colors, not white and red fill on the lettering of the bezel and same goes for the text printed on the face of the watch (text is greyish silver on color), the only 3 elements that stand out on the watch are the 2 main hands and the small one that it's used to calculate speed when using the stop watch function, all the information displayed on the LCD parts are presented on negative and while it's hard to read on low light situations there is really not too many circumstances where you will need to see what day of the week or month it's right now (maybe if you get trapped on a cave and you are not sure how many days have you being down there..... Some people maybe will wonder if the hands on the watch are iridescent (glow in the dark), Nop they are not, there are just super pure gloss white on color and that is enough to create a extreme contrast between the background and the hands when using the auto illumination feature of the watch (of just pushing the button), the amber light will come on for a couple of seconds if you rotate your wrist around 45 degrees, the manual recommends to turn off the feature to don't get distracted while driving or riding but honestly it's not that bright or last on long enough to represent a distraction, if you get distracted by the small LED on the watch you probably shouldn't even be driving because something like the glare of the lights on the dash of the car/bike are way more bright and will make you look away from the road!"
"* If you need a watch that can perform well in outside conditions as well as look sharp in your Sundays best, then this watch is perfect for you... 3 - with the dual analog and digital watch face you can easily read what time it is (however as with all digital and analog watches if you rely on the digital the panels can sometimes get blocked by the watch hands) 4 - the watch has a variety of functions from timer to alarms (4 alarms total) to stopwatch functions... The watch does have a great deal of functions but because of that, the manual (which is pretty small but very thick) has to pack a great deal of info in a small space."
"When I saw watch this in passing, I gave it a second look and really liked the design, the features and the ana/digi layout was cool... I've had this on my wrist for about 5 days and I'm happy to say that it is a dead nuts accurate watch... A backlit feature for the digital readouts and Trinite/Tru-glo/Tritium for the hands and dial pips would be a much better way of telling time in the dark."
"This is great for anyone wanting something to take outdoors on the mountain bike trail and then out and about to have dinner in jeans and a polo... I will agree with all the other reviews that the backlight is useless for reading the digital screens... While the backlight is pretty cool looking with the orange hue, you can't read anything other than the hands."
"I will never be more than 600 feet deep in the water, and I do not need an LED headlight on my watch that would blind the Mars rover from Earth... The only thing I wish G-Shock would do universally is to include glow in the dark tips on the analog hands as they do on the G100-1BV model (this was my second G-Shock, and had it been just a little bigger I would have bought it again... This watch advertises "afterglow," but that doesn't help when I want to see my watch hands in the dark a few hours after I turn off the lights."
"The stainless steal backing and rubber are great on my skin and easy to keep clean -Features: I'm really happy this has both a digital and analog readout. The white analog clock hands are easy to read in most lighting situations, while the digital readout is great for when you want the quick and dirty -Price: G-Shock watches go the forty-dollar range into the hundreds of dollars... Again, hard to fault this, because there are other G-Shock models that do include this, but you'll pay more for the convenience."
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"* I have read some reviews regarding this watch, but one review, in particular, influenced my decision to purchase the watch -- that being to overlook criticisms of not being able to read the digital date and time due to being either too small or too dark... The "icing on the cake" is that this watch is light weight and stays in place on my wrist, rather than tries to roll away from me, as do other watches, especially, the heavier brands and models. My review supports a featured contributor who replied that the dark face was a minor issue, simply because, We CAN read the digital display without any problem in certain lighting, such as fluorescent-type... Another point, the broad hands sometimes get in the way when observing the digital windows, making it difficult to rely on the available data and/or programmed features. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the broad bright visible hand design on this watch, but I'm just saying there is a "trade-off that each prospective owner should consider... If you need constant assurance about what day it is, or if you want to constantly read the digital display features, I say buy a digital watch and save yourself the frustration... One more plus is the fact that you set the time, digitally, first, and the analog hands will respond to the digital setting."
"* If you need a watch that can perform well in outside conditions as well as look sharp in your Sundays best, then this watch is perfect for you... Now in nor depth: PROS: 1 - For the features that this watch offers along with a wonderful warranty and a slick design its very hard to argue that you overpaid for this watch... 3 - with the dual analog and digital watch face you can easily read what time it is (however as with all digital and analog watches if you rely on the digital the panels can sometimes get blocked by the watch hands) 4 - the watch has a variety of functions from timer to alarms (4 alarms total) to stopwatch functions... The watch does have a great deal of functions but because of that, the manual (which is pretty small but very thick) has to pack a great deal of info in a small space. With small text it may be daunting at first but then is easy to follow after learning the format... It is good when reading the watch hands but doesn't help at all to read the digital panels. In summary this watch has a great deal to offer (there is a lot I left out to save typing) for the cons that are there."
"When I saw watch this in passing, I gave it a second look and really liked the design, the features and the ana/digi layout was cool... I've had this on my wrist for about 5 days and I'm happy to say that it is a dead nuts accurate watch... The hour chirp, alarm functions, stop watch and world time are just great. I work with folks all over the world every day so the world time feature is very useful... A backlit feature for the digital readouts and Trinite/Tru-glo/Tritium for the hands and dial pips would be a much better way of telling time in the dark. You can't see any of the digital functions in the dark... A light, comfortable, rugged, handsome, competitively priced tool watch."
"This is great for anyone wanting something to take outdoors on the mountain bike trail and then out and about to have dinner in jeans and a polo. The analog hands give it a classier feel than some of the other G-Shocks out there. It isn't small, so make sure you're ready for some bulk on your wrist. This makes it kind of tough to wear with long sleeves or a jacket, but I wasn't getting it to wear with stuff like that... I will agree with all the other reviews that the backlight is useless for reading the digital screens... While the backlight is pretty cool looking with the orange hue, you can't read anything other than the hands... If you just need to take a quick glance at the time in the dark, or in a movie theater or something, it's great."
"I will never be more than 600 feet deep in the water, and I do not need an LED headlight on my watch that would blind the Mars rover from Earth... ON WITH THE REVIEW: The white hands in this watch stand out brightly against the dark background. As to the illumination, this is one of the brightest lights I have seen on a G-Shock; its an orange light generated from the bottom. You cannot see the digital display when the light is on... The only thing I wish G-Shock would do universally is to include glow in the dark tips on the analog hands as they do on the G100-1BV model (this was my second G-Shock, and had it been just a little bigger I would have bought it again... This watch advertises "afterglow," but that doesn't help when I want to see my watch hands in the dark a few hours after I turn off the lights. Overall this is a very nice watch for the price and I would highly recommend it."
"With so many different models that look so similar at first glance, it can be hard to know where to start... Pros: -Rugged: Can take a lick and keep on ticking -Color/Finish: I was looking for something with a nice black matte finish. It's stylish and tacticool all at the same time -Weight/Build Quality: Much lighter than I anticipated, but feels solid and well constructed... The stainless steal backing and rubber are great on my skin and easy to keep clean -Features: I'm really happy this has both a digital and analog readout. The white analog clock hands are easy to read in most lighting situations, while the digital readout is great for when you want the quick and dirty -Price: G-Shock watches go the forty-dollar range into the hundreds of dollars... While the hands show up fine in the orange light, the digital readout is impossible to see at night... Again, hard to fault this, because there are other G-Shock models that do include this, but you'll pay more for the convenience."
