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| | Features | Pathfinder tough solar power multi-function sport watchTriple sensor; Altimeter, barometer and thermometer; CompassFull auto EL backlight; 5 alarms; Sunrise and sunset data1/100th second stopwatch; Countdown timerWater-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)
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| | Description | Constantly evolving and improving the Pathfinder lineup, Casio introduces the PAG240, a welcome upgrade to the legendary PAG40. The new PAG240 has all the same great Triple Sensor functionality you've come to love in its predecessor, but now it's equipped with Self-Charging, Tough Solar Power, employs more functional exterior case design, has a host of additional features. Watch gives world time in 48 cities and is water resistant to 330' (100 meters). Other features include a full auto EL backlight, 5 alarms, 1/100th second stopwatch, countdown timer; altimeter/barometer/thermometer and compass. Black resin case and strap with buckle closure. | |
| | Product Details | | Package Length: | 4.7 inches | | Package Width: | 4.4 inches | | Package Height: | 3.9 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 31 reviews |
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| | Watch Information | | Crystal Material: | Mineral | | Clasp: | Buckle | | Case Diameter: | 50 millimeters | | Case Thickness: | 15 millimeters | | Case Material: | Resin | | Band Material: | Resin | | Bezel Material: | Resin | | Dial Color: | orange | | Movement: | Japanese-Quartz | | Calendar: | day-and-date | | Water Resistance Depth: | 330 feet |
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 31 customer reviews )
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12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 Don't listen to the negative reviews, this ABC watch works! Dec 20, 2011
By nevadaliving
I've been eyeing this watch for quite sometime, and just couldn't justify the 200 dollar price, but low and behold amazon dropped the price to 149.99 and I had to pull the trigger on this one. First off I already owned a Suunto Core all black model and that watch is very accurate with it's readings; HOWEVER, that accuracy comes at a price. The Suunto (although pretty)is just not a tough field watch, has weak water resistance of claimed 30 meters, and it eats batteries (10-12 months with heavy use). Honestly a tough field watch that doesn't need batteries, 100 meter water resistance, and gives almost as accurate readings as the Suunto and costs 100 bucks less! Hell yes, a no-brainer decision here folks. Plus, the watch is freakishly cool looking (IMHO much better than the Suunto, but that's a matter of personal taste). The double crystal and orange background color does make the display seem washed out, but this is only at certain angles (in bright to normal lighting I notice no issues, and I set the auto-light to on to assist with low lighting situations). Honestly I don't even consider this to be an issue (the Suunto core all black is waaayyyyy worse to read-trust me!). If you are even thinking about an ABC watch, you can't beat this one for the money.....JUST BUY IT ALREADY!!!!
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Great Outdoors, hard to read indoors Jan 29, 2012
By DCJ623
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3OLTM2IPTRXF7 I'm happy with this watch so far. It's sleeker, thinner, and lighter than I expected (coming from someone who is normally wears large watches). Accuracy of compass, altimeter and barometer seems good - barometer is consistent with local airport reported pressure. Just took it up pyramid mountain here in Kodiak Alaska. Weather was in the high single digits with wind blowing around 30-40 and the watch functioned perfectly.
The display is poor indoors or low light. If not for this one flaw, I would give 5 stars. It lack contrast as others have mentioned. Not a huge deal to me because it works great outdoors (where I use it), and works well or with the light activated at night.
I added a quick video with a quick glimpse of the watch in some pretty nasty conditions. (~-25F windchill)
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
This watch is fantastic! Feb 10, 2012
By Mr E
So I'll go ahead and admit that it took me almost two days to get the whole watch figured out, there is a 100+ page instruction manual to absorb. But the payoff is saweet! You will need to calibrate everything, bear that in mind. The temp, baro, alt, comp decl, time, world time, date, auto light, etc.. all have calibration/adjustments that should be made. Sounds daunting? It's not, if you read the manual.
The temp sensor is MAX{+/- 0.6}C at all times; I've verified it a dozen times in my laboratory. The baro is MAX{+/- 0.05}in/Hg and has successfully predicted the weather since I bought it. The compass is exactly in line with my two other high-end hiking classical compasses (if you can stabilize yourself that well, it is on your wrist most the time). The altitude is not very good. I have to calibrate the altitude locally and per trip, otherwise large variations occur. When calibrated though, the altitude is MAX{+/- 40}ft, with most measurement errors being +20ft (systematic it seems, likely due to calculation method).
The construction of the watch is solid, with a very reflective and clear mineral glass top. There are no complaints on the construction of the watch at all. However, Resin bands are the dumbest thing ever to be put on a watch. I want to sucker-punch whoever made that decision in watch history. Seriously, for the love of science STOP putting resin bands on watches! Anyhow, buy a PAW1500GB Cover/End Piece Set for this watch and throw a Zulu band on it if you hate Resin bands as much as me.
One last comment about viewing the watch; some have complained. This watch is made for outdoors and as such has a reflective dual layer display. The numbers reflect metallic, not black, in low light. This seems to throw off people in the comments. It is 110% perfect for its job and I will not be buying any other style from this point on. You have to adjust your eyes a bit indoors on the first/second day. After that, it is the most efficient watch viewing experience you can have.
Overall, this is a smoking deal, and an all around great watch. I'd recommend it for the price and I would burn that POS resin band in the fire!! and get a Nylon band for this watch.
***BOTTOM LINE***
It's worth it for any outdoor enthusiast hands-down. Everything works great, except the altimeter which just works ok<->good.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Good watch, solar power comes at cost of dimmer LCD screen Jun 11, 2011
By Jeffrey
Overall, I really like this watch. I bought this based on my experience with my PAG40-5, which isn't solar powered. I wanted something that wouldn't quit on me due to dead battery, probably when I'm using it most. After all, when camping or lost, do you really want to rely on a battery? The only downside is that the LCD is a bit washed out. You can even tell in the official amazon picture if you compare to the PAG40-5 or similar. In dawn or dusk, I can't read it without backlight, so I enabled auto-backlight. This will irritate some, no doubt. I'm happy with the tradeoff, and would buy again.
PROS
* Compass declination adjustment
In seattle, we're at 16+ degrees of easterly declination. That's a lot if you're using a compass without the ability to adjust for it.
* Large band
The band length and design is the exact same as the PAG40-5 and many other pathfinders. The PAG40-5's band feels more rubbery and a bit heavier than the PAG240-8, but both do the job well, and are replaceable. I have a huge wrist, and use the last band.
* Auto-backlight
I have it set to automatically light up the face for 3 seconds when I raise the watch up to check time. Nice, since the screen is a bit washed out. Check the cons list in this review.
* Power consumption
Living in Seattle, I get virtually no visible sun. The watch is always fully charged though. There must be a very efficient power gathering and management system in this watch. I use the extra features often, and I don't wear the battery down. I was always feeling a bit guilty with the PAG40-5, as any extra use would be draining an expensive battery. Now I can use it until the sun dies out!
CONS
* Washed out LCD screen
I also have the Casio Men's PAG40-5 Pathfinder Triple Sensor Multi-Functional Digital Watch, which has a much brighter and cripser LCD. This is probably due to the PAG240-8 being solar powered, which leaves the LCD a bit washed out, even though the watch is fully charged and shows a battery fill state of HIGH.
* Dim backlight
Again, probably due to power conservation on a solar watch. It works just fine, but doesn't compare to the PAG40-5.
9 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 Nice features, but VERY hard to read Aug 30, 2011
By Avid Reader
The PAG240-8 has some great features. Everything works well; the compass, temperature and other sensors are pretty accurate. Having a countdown timer is very handy. Everything functions as it should.
The issue I have with the watch (and it's a big one) is that it is very hard to read indoors. It may be just this specific orange colored face, but indoors the LCD screen appears washed out and hard to see. Sometimes it's the exact opposite - it can appear that every LCD "pixel" is on and it looks like the watch reads the time as "88:88". You cannot just glance at the watch to see the time, you must find an angle where the LCD reads correctly. Outside in sunlight the watch face is just fine.
As I said, it may be just the orange face creating the issue. The unique color is the entire reason I got this model rather than the other more typical looking Pathfinder models. The other models with the more traditional screen may be fine but I would avoid this one unless you would only wear it for outdoor use.
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