Casio Men Analog Quartz Watch with Nylon Strap FT500WC-3BVCF

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Anyway, I replaced the Expedition with a Casio AMW-320R, which I believe to be all stainless steel, but I might be wrong. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Although the timepiece is basic and simple to operate, you still get some easy-to-understand instructions. I guess the misconception must stem from the fact that the caseback states "Stainless steel" when it should be "Stainless steel back" if what you're saying is correct.

Timex also included luminous compound on the hour and minute hands, so you can get a general idea of the time without pressing the button at all. The Forester’s orange LED remains on for 3 seconds before fading out, while the Camper lights up the dial itself. It comes with 2 batteries; one powers the Japanese quartz movement while the other runs the backlight. Their plastic cases, Velcro straps, and simple layouts don’t exactly scream “rugged” or “all-terrain endurance” like a Victorinox or G-Shock.Once I’d conducted a little pre-wash (so as to keep those chemicals out of the lake), into the water we went. This, along my passion for beating the snot out of budget gear, got me thinking: Just how much abuse could these two hiking-themed watches take? These timepieces, inspired by the classic design of the DW5600 from G-SHOCK actually have an octagonal case shape and button guards that prevent accidental operation. Any man looking for durable, reliable, and accurate timekeeping will find this piece worth every cent. They’re the budget king for a reason, and their non-G-Shock timepieces have proven to be incredibly reliable.

Reading time under a bright light or in the sun isn’t too bad, thanks to the protective mineral crystal glass.

Both watches were perfectly civil hiking companions, though the band on the Timex is definitely shorter.

I let the pair dry off for around 2 minutes, to the point where the metal case-backs were noticeably hot to the touch. Wish more of the Gshocks had standard spring bars; I'd own one if they made a standard lugs/spring bar G with MIP display.I used to love watches like this when I was not yet a WIS, but for me, G-Shock was a game changer and I was completely won over by all the functional advantages for not very much money in absolute terms. True to what the manufacturer says, this watch maintains a time accuracy of +/- 20 seconds in a month. The Duro line emphasizes water resistance (even the harder to find chronograph has 200M WR) and none of the models I've seen have anything but full stainless cases.