Casio W735H Series | Men’s Digital Watch | 1/100 SEC Stopwatch | Countdown Timer | Super Illuminator LED Light | 100 M Water Resistance | Daily Alarm | Auto Calendar | Dual Time | 10 Yr Battery

Casio is definately a company to be depended on. Have had Casios for over three decades. The last longer than the fassions change so no worries. This watch tells the time, easy to to adjust, has a really nice feature I have not met before on a wrist watch which is a silent alarm that just vibrates for about ten seconds on your wrist - comes in useful for waking up without bothering or waking up my wife, or for alarms during meetings. The light is bright (be aware it is white light (in case you are using this in a military setting). The size is nice. Large enough for a grown man's wrist with good size numbers (for those of us over 50 where reading starts becoming an issue). The wrist band sits nicely, and even when sweating during excercise or hiking - does not feel sticky or uncomfortable. It only comes in black without other color options. While not a G-shock - it seems pretty rugged and has been banged around quite a bit. The look is very similar to that of G-shock. More sporty than elegant. I don't like smart/sports watches because of the need to charge them- This one cans stay on the wrist for ten years without a problem.

I had one of these watches and I took it through the ringer, one day the band got caught in some strange position and snapped. Naturally that was the end of my first one. So I took to Amazon to buy the very same watch, if that doesn't speak volumes then I don't know what will. I think the main selling point of this watch is its functionality combined with its durability. I use it as my everyday watch, I'm often caught in the middle of running around trying to catch meeting all whilst planning more. So it's nice to have the date and time conveniently there without having to look at my phone. I also wear it when I go to workout, the stopwatch feature helps between sets or when going out on a run. Not to mention you can hop in the shower without taking it off due to the water resistance. The vibration alarm is one of my favorite functions on the whole watch. It's not enough to wake you up out of a deep sleep of course, but definitely strong enough to wake you from say a quick nap. I tend to use it most when I'm cooking. That way I can get other things done around the house without having to be within earshot of a timer. I'm 24 so my group of friends more often than not mistake it for a G-Shock which isn't exactly the worst thing in the world. It's a stylish watch for the price paid. That being said it's obviously not the kind of watch you necessarily want to pair with say a dress shirt due to its height. All in all, I would without a doubt recommend this watch to someone who needed a "do it all" kind of watch. You really can't go wrong with this watch for that price, plus it's Casio.

I first bought one of these watches back in 2016, and in my opinion and for my needs it is the best non-smart watch produced anywhere. Super simple, easy to read. My two favorite features are the vibration alarm and the dual time zones. The strap has been the first thing to fail in the past, but I'm admittedly a little tough on these watches, so its really not a fault. They each lasted several years before needing replacement and should not be a concern.

I love getting up early, and would prefer not to wake my wife (or bunk-mates when I'm camping w guys). A vibration alarm makes sense. So I purchased the Timex T49851 Expedition, along with the Casio equivalent, the W735H-1AVCF. This is a review of both. They are within dollars of one another. LOOKS - Personally I think the Timex looks more modern, more "socially acceptable" if you're inclined to wear it in many situations. The Casio is a great G-Shock-like look. Whatever criteria Casio places upon naming a watch a G-Shock, this watch is not. Still, it looks tough and I would think it is tough enough. WEIGHT - Both watches are lightweight - the new durable resins simply do not require weight for strength. Don't despair over lightweight with either. DISPLAY - The display on the Timex is much larger and all functions are easier to see, although the smaller LCD digits of the Casio are bolder. Still, I prefer the Timex because I never had to squint at little icons or labels. OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING - Both are fine. You fiddle with them, you read a little of the manuals, you'll do fine. The Timex functions with Timex functionality, the Casio with Casio functionality. I do prefer the Casio's instant changeover to another function when you press a button. The Timex will, for example, display "CHRONO" and then go into the chrono mode. No biggee. ALARMS AND FEATURES - The Timex has more, so many more in fact that you have the option to hide some of them (which I did, although I still kept more readily available than were offered on the Casio). WAKING YOU UP - They differ here. The Casio beeps (or vibrates, OR COMBINATION) - and the vibration is 7 vibrations, and the beep is pretty loud. The Timex (I returned it, so I am speaking from recent memory) vibrates 5 times and then a short while later (sort of like a reminder) vibrates 5 times again. I do not think the Casio provides for a combination vibrate/beep event. Another point to note is that on the Timex in combo mode, the vibration goes off first, giving you a chance to awake and shut it off prior to the beeping (waking maybe you and folks around you). FRUSTRATION FOR ME - I sleep like an appliance unplugged from the wall. I wore both watches to sleep (different nights, and/or set them for different times). NEITHER successfully woke me (by vibration only) out of a sound sleep. There's a new Casio being offered (more costly) called the GD350. It has a vibration alarm. I do not expect it to be a whole lot more vibration-effective than this Casio, which I returned. Perhaps I am wrong in that expectation. I do still like the potential to quietly vibrate me into some notification DURING THE DAY, when I am around folks, so the vibration alarm remains a nice feature, on either watch. BATTERY LIFE - Here's where the Casio wins hands-down. The Casio tells us it has a TEN YEAR battery. I LOVE that! The Timex is likely a year or two or three, depending upon how many times you ask it to vibrate, beep, etc. Ten years is a wonderful thing for a watch battery, and if longevity of function is your priority, the Casio wins hands-down. BTW - the new Casio GD350 says the battery is good for 5 years. Still pretty excellent. All of the watch instructions tell you battery life is based upon usage of function. MY BOTTOM LINE - I am wearing the Timex. I returned the Casio. They are both great watches. I still wish a vibrating alarm watch could wake ME up, but likely it would need to be 110 volt-powered, plugged into the wall, activating a kitchen blender motor strapped to my wrist.

Great everyday watch

Casio is the go to brand.I'm loving my Casio men's watch, I got it for everyday wear and it's been a game changer. The build quality is solid and it's surprisingly lightweight. The super illuminator display is super handy amd the vibration alert is a nice touch. I've been using for months now and it's held up great especially the water resistant properties as it is very much legit. Battery life is gonna be a while so I'm not worried about that. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable no fuss watch.

Good quality, good looking and easy to read

easy to use. easy to read. vibrating alarm lets only me know that it is ringing! I am sure that the battery will not last long from the power needed to vibrate, but I am ok with that. it is a very inexpensive watch that does everything i want it to do. A nice software feature is when you Mode to set the count down timer and then set it, your next Mode press takes you back to the top time Mode, rather than modeing through the stopwatch, then the alarm, then the second time zone, back to top time. If you can understand that last sentence, this watch is for you. Update Oct 19 2015. The band broke. Watch still works fine, but i cant figure out where to buy a replacement band. Still satisfied for the price. Update Sept 2017: I'm on my third watch now. The watch itself is still exactly what I want in a watch, but the damn bands keep breaking. That being said, $25 for a watch is still a good deal. I wear it 24/7 and stopped taking it off ever to try to save wear and tear on the band. The band breaks by first cracking where the holes are for the buckle. When this third one breaks, I'm still going to keep buying them until they are discontinued. Update 14-Feb-2021:. I'm still on the same watch from 2017. This band is holding up really well! Maybe Casio changed the formula for the watch band. Like said before, if the band breakes again I'll just buy another whole watch, because for under $25, it's still an astounding watch!

Excelente reloj cumple al 100

Bought this watch for the vibration alarm and that works great! I've used it now for about 10 months and the vibration alarm has only failed to wake me up around 3 times and these were occassions where I was particularily exhausted and I was asking a lot of it trying to wake me up after very little sleep. Definitely worth having a back up just in case in the instances. Other than that, the watch looks cool. The timer and stop watch work great too. And you get an alternate time zone as well - this is a lot of watch for the money. I love my watches and I have a few nice ones but I barely ever take this one off because it's just an excellent all rounder.

Best watch ... am incredibly happy with this watch. I bought it because it has a SILENT ALARM and which works super well at waking me up in the morning (and not my wife). It has a bright light when I press it at night and can see. I take it in the hot shower every day no problem. Super durable. The face doesn't scratch.

Good value - very happy.

Its quite good, it fixes the main problem with the 5600 series - the pushers are elevated and are nice and easy to press. Very happy that not only is there a vibration alarm, there's a regular alarm as well - not even my smartwatch has that. Unfortunately, it's just too big - it's incredibly thick at 16.1mm and a little uncomfortable to use with a coat or long sleeves