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Casio Men’s AMW330D-1AV Dive Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch
12 Jun2010
Casio Men’s AMW330D-1AV Dive Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch
Rating: 
(out of 8 reviews)
List Price: $ 119.95
Price: $ 82.00
- Quartz movement
- Protective mineral crystal protects watch from scratches
- Case diameter: 46.2 mm
- Stainless-steel case; black dial; date function; chronograph functions
- Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)
This dive-inspired chronograph by Casio features luminous hands, three subdials, and stick indexes over a black dial for time telling at a glance. A mineral crystal protects the 46.2-millimeter case, and the stainless-steel band allows comfort for all-day wear. A great watch for athletes, it also has a date display and is water resistant depth of 330 feet.
Casio Men’s AWG100-1A G-Shock Multi-Band Solar Atomic Analog Watch
Rating: 
(out of 84 reviews)
List Price: $ 130.00
Price: $ 82.00
- Quartz movement
- Daily alarm, countdown timer, 1/100 second stopwatch
- Accuracy: +/-15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration); world Time (48 Cities), Shock Resistant
- LED Light with Afterglow; hourly Time Signal; auto Calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099); 12 and 24 hour formats
- Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M)
The Casio Men’s G-Shock Multi-Band Atomic Solar Analog Watch #AWG100-1A features a dramatic black dial face, which comes encased by a sturdy mineral dial window. Embellishing the face, stand-out indexes bring at-a-glance readability while a day-date-and-month calendar, a daily alarm, and a countdown timer enhance your timekeeping experience. The sleek, black resin band comes equipped with a durable buckle closure. Other details include a stationary resin bezel and 45-millimeter stainless steel c
- In: Casio
- Tags: AMW330D1AV, Casio, Chronograph, Dive, Men's, Stainless, Steel, Watch
10 Responses to Casio Men’s AMW330D-1AV Dive Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch
Andrew R. Uschold
June 12th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Review by Andrew R. Uschold for Casio Men’s AMW330D-1AV Dive Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch
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I saw this watch at Target and found it online for $20 less. When I received the watch everything was great, it came well packaged and was in perfect condition. One thing I noticed is that the bezel moves in both directions which with a true dive watch it only moves in one but I realized it was only a dive style watch and not meant for diving so I forgave that. The real problem came the second time I wore it and I must have bumped it against something and the glass got a decent scratch in it. I didn’t even realize that I had run into anything so I couldn’t have hit it very hard and in my opinion it scratched far too easily. I realize that it’s not the most expensive watch but it’s certainly not the cheapest either and I would expect a build quality that would resist at least daily wear and tear. I’ve had the watch for a month and have only worn it a few times but every time I look at the face I see the scratch and it bothers me.
mehdy
June 12th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Review by mehdy for Casio Men’s AMW330D-1AV Dive Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch
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For such a price I think Casio did well,it really looks like an expensive watch.I have no idea if the glass scratches easily or not,as mentioned in the previous review…If you like big watches like me,this model will be the right choice.I uploaded 3 pictures that are quite different from the advertised one,you will notice how nice it’s looking on the hand.
The only thing I know is that I’m enjoying wearing it,and I’m planning to buy a second one for a friend.
Tandy
June 12th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Review by Tandy for Casio Men’s AMW330D-1AV Dive Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch
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I bought this watch for a timed test because I wanted a rotating bezel (the test does not allow digital timers). This watch is serviceable and attractive enough, however the quality and features would make me rethink this purchase given the chance.
NEGATIVES
I found that the analog timer on this watch is very useful, except when the hands are covering the tiny timer dials. For this reason, I couldn’t always rely on the timer. The bezel is absolutely garbage. It gets stuck for no reason, and when it’s not stuck it’s too loose to keep your place reliably. If you’re looking for a quick way to time a close approximation, the bezel may be for you.
The watch is simple to adjust if you’ve ever used an analog watch, it’s standard.
The quality of construction is questionable. For the reasons metioned above (lame bezel), as well as just the overall feel. The band is disproportionately weighted to the watch itself, and everything just feels cheap. I realize this isn’t meant to be a rolex, but for $100 I feel that you could get a better watch.
POSITIVES
The watch has kept time very accurately to the best of my knowledge. It’s also easy to use. The problems I’ve had occur infrequently, so overall this is a highly functional watch. I really like that it’s extremely waterproof. It also looks decently cool, depending on your tastes. I have gotten compliments on this watch, however it is not at all flashy. I’ve dropped the watch a few times and it remains undented and still working smoothly.
VERDICT
Decent looking, sturdy construction, cheap materials, unique features. Large, easy-to read face. Rotating bezel and analog timer. If you need the features that this watch offers and can’t find it at a better price, then this watch is serviceable. Its lifetime warranty suggests that this watch will keep working for a long time. However value-wise, if you just want a good looking watch that tells the time, you can definitely find better products for your money.
willydigger
June 12th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Review by willydigger for Casio Men’s AMW330D-1AV Dive Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch
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The watch is described as a dive watch, but it is not. The outside bezel has compass measurements and cannot be used for a dive watch because it turns both ways. The watch is not an “ana-digi” either. I don’t know why they describe them like that. There is nothing digital about the watch.
The interior black face is textured with a circular design. This adds some depth to a well designed watch. The outside bezel as stated before is for compass usage. Beneath the glass is a tachymeter that can be used to determine speed. The large second had is used for the chronograph feature, which I prefer. The large second hand also has a red tip with adds a little splash of color and makes it easier to see. The small seconds dial is used for time keeping. The hour marks on the watch are very shiny adding to the high-class look of the face. The main hands contrast well with the black face and the luminous paint works well.
The band is the only flaw (flaw may be too strong a word). The band is not that bad, but it does seem a little on the cheap side. The point where the watch case and the watch band meet could have been designed better. The band seems light (tinny) compared to a heavier steel band of more expensive watches. I would recommend the metal band over the resin though. The locking clasp of the band feels secure when in place. Overall I’m very pleased with this watch. The price on Amazon is cheaper than retail.
D. Buchter
June 12th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Review by D. Buchter for Casio Men’s AMW330D-1AV Dive Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch
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This is a great watch. I have owned it for 6 months and there are no scratches on it yet – and I’m pretty rough on it. It is worthy to note that this is a large watch, which some people may not like, although I didn’t think I liked large watches before I got this one, so it may change your mind. I bought this watch with the black rubber wristband which I would like to swap out for the SS wristband because I think it dresses it up more. My Boss wears a Rolex Daytona if you are familiar and my watch caught his attention – I think you could buy 400 of these for the price of his.
YK2007
June 12th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Review by YK2007 for Casio Men’s AWG100-1A G-Shock Multi-Band Solar Atomic Analog Watch
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When I opened the package, I was surprised with how this watch looked even better than it did on the web sites. The three small windows on the face are easy to see, but are not as bright as they look in the picture. The silver frame around the face and the hands stand out in a dark background, which is so cool! This watch is not small like baby-G, but is compact and looks like all you need for everyday life is packed inside.
The atomic system and solar power are really convenient as other reviewers describe them, and you don’t have to do anything to keep this watch working accurately. I just grab it and put it on my wrist in the morning! Even though it’s casual, it can be worn for work as well as recreation. Of course, this is G-Shock, so you don’t have to worry about doing damage to it at all, while washing your hands, taking a nap, and even playing sports in the rain!
Personally, I like analog watches better than digital ones because you can quickly see the time in stead of having to picture the clock face in your head. But it’s convenient to have digital display, too, to view the exact minutes and seconds. This watch is basically analog, but has digital display, as well, so you can enjoy the best of both worlds! Just a note, this watch doesn’t have second hand (but you can see seconds on the digital display), and the minute hand moves every twenty seconds. It’s kinda fun to watch.
The only change that I would make is to have the whole face illuminated, including digital display. The LED light only lights up the analog portion of the watch from the bottom of the watch face, and you cannot see the digital display in the dark (You can see the analog portion clearly without any trouble). So you shouldn’t expect to set the alarm in the dark.
But over all, I’m quite satisfied with this watch and would recommend it to anyone looking for a tough, reliable, and good looking timepiece.
Andrew Villavicencio
June 12th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Review by Andrew Villavicencio for Casio Men’s AWG100-1A G-Shock Multi-Band Solar Atomic Analog Watch
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I was trying to decide between this one and the AWG101. Biggest difference I could see were the bezels and color, not worth the extra $20.00 or so. This watch is really nice looking, very light yet solidly built. I pretty much do not take it off. One of the best features is the solar re-charging. I do not know how many Ironman’s or other sport watches I have ruined by replacing the battery and breaking the seal. Kind of freaky when I first took this watch out of the box and it started to set itself, then stopped at the exact time!! COOL. A little bulky, but not huge. The light is fine, it does what it is supposed to do and is a cool orange. Great watch and highly recommended!
K. Sprowl
June 12th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Review by K. Sprowl for Casio Men’s AWG100-1A G-Shock Multi-Band Solar Atomic Analog Watch
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I’m a woman. But, I haven’t worn anything but men’s solar-atomic Casios for years. This because:
1) I don’t want to mess with batteries.
2) I’m a stickler for accuracy.
3) I’m a watch killer, and Casios are hard to kill.
4) They look good. Many of the mens’ styles look great on women, too, for casual or sporty wear.
Though I DO have the challenge of cutting them down to fit a 5.75″ wrist.
I don’t often wear Casio womens’ watches because:
1) They don’t have the gadgets and features that I like.
2) There’s a dearth of atomic solar models.
3) They aren’t made as well.
That being said, I bought this because my last solar-atomic finally gave up the ghost. This looks good, it’s durable, and it has all of the features that I want. The 48-city world time function is GREAT! And, I like to have analog AND digital.
I DO love this watch. The ONLY reason I did not give it five stars is I have had it for two weeks, and cannot get it to make a five-minute correction. I haven’t been able to get it to pick up the signal.
Brian G. Peirce
June 12th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Review by Brian G. Peirce for Casio Men’s AWG100-1A G-Shock Multi-Band Solar Atomic Analog Watch
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I use this watch for everyday use as Casio’s tend to be nearly indestructable. Solar recharging works great but it took me a while to find a spot in the house where the watch could find the atomic clock signal. This is probably only a coastal issue as I am on the outskirts of the signal area. I would highly recommend it.
D. Sauer
June 12th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Review by D. Sauer for Casio Men’s AWG100-1A G-Shock Multi-Band Solar Atomic Analog Watch
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This watch is beautiful and has a classy look to it. It has everything, solar-powered battery, self-adjusting atomic time, waterproof, alarm, hourly chime, stopwatch and timer. It does look better than on the online pictures because it is discreet-looking and the black of the band blends nicely with the grey (a little lighter grey than on the pictures) of the face, and the metal ring. I think it’s a sporty watch that goes perfectly with business-casual clothes. It’s big, but still looks good because of the combination of dark colors. The hands are actually white, which makes it very easy to tell the time even in somewhat dark conditions. The tip of the hands, along with the tick marks of the hours on the dial glow in the dark.
I gave this product a 4-star rating because of some of the downsides of this watch. The light does not allow reading the digital displays, and the round digital displays are small when looking at the date, the secondary time (from another city), the timer and the stopwatch (imagine 4 digits cramped in the left-hand round digital display). It is fine when the display on the left shows the day of the week (first three letters show). The display on the right always shows the seconds (or 1/100 second with the stopwatch) with big enough numbers. I would have gladly given this watch 5 stars if it had not been for these little inconveniences. Since I wear my watch very casually, not for sports, I try to look for reasonably-priced watches with character and unusual features. This one is perfect and elegant in all social situations, as well as FULLY customizable: date, time (12 or 24H) or day in the left-hand round display,(alarm on/off), hourly chime ON/OFF, atomic auto-setting of the watch ON/OFF, Power saving function ON/OFF, even the beep made when you press the Mode button can be turned off. A great timepiece.