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The atomic timekeeper function receives time calibration radio signals automatically four times a day which keep the displayed time accurate, also has a manual receiver function; the signal received is WWVB at a frequency of 60 kHz, watch has full auto EL backlight with afterglow making it one great watch in low light conditions, world time with 29 time zones (30 cities), city code display, and daylight saving on/off function.
Four daily alarms and one snooze alarm which is great when you travel and need to get up on time, hourly time signal, time recorder with a memory capacity of 30 records. Each record contains month, day, hours, minutes, and seconds. A 1/100 second stopwatch with a measuring capacity of 23:59'59.99". Stopwatches have measuring modes for elapsed time, split time, and 1st and 2nd place times.
Watch is equipped with full auto-calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2039), 12/24 hour formats, and hourly time signal function, and watch is accurate +/- 15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration). The storage battery is a solar rechargeable CTL1616 battery. There is a battery power indicator, a power saving function, and an approximate battery life of a whopping 11 months on a full charge without further exposure to light. Watch comes with a black resin band.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Virginia Beach on 4/12/2011
Comments about Casio Casio GW530A-1V Black G-Shock Atomic Solar Watch with a Resin Band:
Great watch for everyday life and diving, easy to use, feels and looks good.
Comments about Casio Casio GW530A-1V Black G-Shock Atomic Solar Watch with a Resin Band:
Considering this watch runs on solar power it needs to be exposed to sunlight. I live in Wisconsin and during the winter months it dies on a regular basis. During these times the watch is worthless...when it works I love it. When it doesnt I hate it.
from Moss Point, MS on 3/23/2010
Comments about Casio Casio GW530A-1V Black G-Shock Atomic Solar Watch with a Resin Band:
I was wearing this watch while spearfishing when a 100lb amberjack pulled me to 216ft deep on the oil rigs 60 miles south of Mobile, AL. The watch never skipped a beat and took a thrashing on the rig beams with no scratches... wish I could have said the same for my arms!
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from texas on 2/8/2009
Comments about Casio Casio GW530A-1V Black G-Shock Atomic Solar Watch with a Resin Band:
The small dial indicators (battery, etc) have reflective rings around them, which are quite distracting and make the whole face hard to read under certain conditions.
from Newnan, GA on 5/29/2008
Comments about Casio Casio GW530A-1V Black G-Shock Atomic Solar Watch with a Resin Band:
Used for running, police/swat/water work. Tough product. Even though I "dinged" the crystal the first day, have had no probs. I did have to modify one of the strap holes. It seemed it was either too tight or way too loose with the way the strap holes are placed. A sharp knife corrected the problem. Otherwise, very satisfied.
from Atlanta GA on 2/23/2008
Comments about Casio Casio GW530A-1V Black G-Shock Atomic Solar Watch with a Resin Band:
It is classy enough for the office as well as the ball park. Goes everywhere.
Best price and super fast delivery!!
Comments about Casio Casio GW530A-1V Black G-Shock Atomic Solar Watch with a Resin Band:
I had never heard of G-Shocks until I saw a friend's atomic solar. He showed me all the features and how durable his watch was, even taking a key and scratching on the crystal-didn't leave a single mark.
I immediately began shopping for G-Shocks and got this one because I like the looks of this one the best. I've already banged it against stuff quite a few times and you'd never know it. Not only does it resist functional damage, but it seems to resist cosmetic damage as well. I don't think I'll ever buy anything but a G-Shock in the future, maybe a pathfinder...
from Phoenix, AZ on 11/10/2007
Comments about Casio Casio GW530A-1V Black G-Shock Atomic Solar Watch with a Resin Band:
Great sport watch, excellent for everyday casual and athletic wear.
Fast shipping, prompt delivery. Excellent service, I will definitely order from Leisure Pro again and recommend it to my friends!
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from Tucson, AZ on 11/8/2007
Comments about Casio Casio GW530A-1V Black G-Shock Atomic Solar Watch with a Resin Band:
I'm the type of guy that has to research every anything he buys. I spent over a year looking for the perfect watch. I needed something that was functional for work, sports, and formal events. Which ment it had to have an assortment of functions, it had to be durable and it had to look good. I found several nice watches and spent months debating them. In the end this watch won out because it had the needed functions, it was well built, although a sport watch it still had a touch of class and it was less than half the price of its competition. Buy it. you know you want it.
from Lansdale, Pa. on 11/8/2007
Comments about Casio Casio GW530A-1V Black G-Shock Atomic Solar Watch with a Resin Band:
The G-shock is good looking but can stand up to so much abuse.
from Dayton Ohio on 9/22/2007
Comments about Casio Casio GW530A-1V Black G-Shock Atomic Solar Watch with a Resin Band:
Employed in Law Enforcement. I have purchased several digital watches. All damage easy or fall appart in less than one year. This is by far the best one I have to date. Originally planed to wear just to work. Like it so much, it has become my everyday watch.
from LA, CA on 9/22/2007
Comments about Casio Casio GW530A-1V Black G-Shock Atomic Solar Watch with a Resin Band:
This is a hard to beat watch. Take it anywhere you want, it won't fail you.
from east bay, CA on 9/4/2007
Comments about Casio Casio GW530A-1V Black G-Shock Atomic Solar Watch with a Resin Band:
I like the watch and would buy it aganin... if you have more money go for the pathfinder series otherwise this one's very nice
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Tampa Florida on 8/15/2007
Comments about Casio Casio GW530A-1V Black G-Shock Atomic Solar Watch with a Resin Band:
No issues with immersion or getting knocked around, has stood up to daily wear.
Specific orientation required to receive the radio signal for calibration and it must be stationary during reception.
The back-light is functional but not best in class compared to other devices.