Casio Wave Ceptor Solar - Multiband 6 Men's Watch WVQ-M410B-1AJF (Japan Import)

A fancy watch without the fancy price. I've owned many Casio watches, from an old school calculator watch to a big burly G-Shock Tough Solar, which was my first watch that received a signal from WWVB. Setting a watch is not a difficult task, but it's nice to not have to really worry about anything (after initial set-up), just put it on and go. The watch is also very stylish and easily pairs with dressier outfits.This Wave Ceptor watch mixes radio-controlled technology and classic analog looks. This particular model is advertised as being imported from Japan, though sadly isn't 100% Japanese-made, like the old school Casios. Regardless, it is a great watch The user's manual that came with this watch is printed only in Japanese, but the seller includes a little card that explains how to download the english version of the user's manual ( or you can just as easily look up Casio module 5174). This watch also features an alarm and stopwatch, but I doubt I'll ever use those functions. The crystal is poly-carbonate instead of glass, and with daily use, has developed some light scratches, but you really have to be looking for them to actually see them. This wristwatch is powered by exposure to just about any light source, be it sunlight, fluorescent, etc., and will conserve power (though will still keep exact time) by entering a kind of "sleep mode" when idle for a certain amount of time, like when you lay it on a dresser or nightstand, for example.The initial set-up of this watch up is tricky, though once I figured out the programming sequence, it was fairly smooth sailing from there. I live a little over 500 miles east of the WWVB antenna array in Ft. Collins, CO, and this watch receives the nightly synchronization signal just fine.

I've been waiting on an analog watch with features like this. I knew it would be challenging at first to operate but was ok with that. Other than my aging vision, the visibility is just fine.The band looks nice from the top but a little bit slimmer than I like. The retainer on the band buckle leaves an odd stub at the end. Others have noted that there are limited options for a replacement band also. Maybe the metal band is a better choice but, in the end, I still really like this watch.

This is a great watch! Despite the fact that it is complicated to get figured out, once you do, it is really nice. It is solar, and atomic, so no battery per se to replace for years and year, plus it sets itself daily (I leave on the inside of my bedroom window at night), and the best part is that it looks dressy and tech like, while still being a reasonably priced watch. Also, as a Japanese import, it isn't a common watch here in the US. So, for a great timepiece, that sets itself each night, is solar powered, and comes with a very reasonable price, you should consider this.My wife just sent her watch, from the big "M" back for a battery replacement, and besides the $25 shipping and insurance, and the $65 for the battery replacement and return shipping, for that battery replacement, it is 2/3 the price of this. This won't need any service from the factory for years and years....in that time, I'm sure her watch will have to go back a few times for battery replacements.

Nice looking and well made watch, but here in New England it has to be manually set because the time signal is too weak to work with this watch. I probably would now buy a different type of wave-ceptor after knowing all the details.

Could not have made it more complicated to operate, even with the English manual. Just a stupid watch. Maybe it's my old eyes but I can't read any of the nonsense they have posted around the outside to set the time zone. I hate it and it's listed on Ebay if you want it for cheap.But it looks nice. So does my Skagen and Rolex but I don't hate them.I've been wearing a simpler waveceptor for nigh on 5 years now, so I know how good they can be. This one isn't.

Second Wave Ceptor I've owned - Both extremely accurate - This one was a bit difficult to set up - The manual is in Japanese - Finally got it figured out -

Review after about 4 - 5 days of use:(1) Download the English User Guide http://support.casio.com/storage/en/manual/pdf/EN/009/qw5174.pdf(2) If you enjoy working with electronics or computers, you'll be able to configure this watch no problem. If you are not a tinkerer - then configuring this may be too much of a hassle for you.(3) Recommendation: You may want to verify the accuracy of the second-hand home position before setting up the watch for the first time. My watch second-hand must have moved out of calibration in transit. So much of the watch set-up and configuration utilizes the second-hand; if it is misadjusted, it will be hard configuring your watch (see page E-59 in guide).Now, what I like about the watch:(a) At night time, it synchronizes to the atomic clock signal very reliably (I live in Eastern PA).(b) Accurate each and every day within a second.(c) Never needs batteries(d) Never need to set the time again, nor the date. How great is that?(e) Hands are easy to read day and night.(f) The Alarm, Countdown Timer, and Stopwatch are all easy to use and configure - once you learn the functions of each of the four buttons.(g) Comfortable to wear, and good sizing (not too big, not too small).(h) Accurate to within a second every day, and never need to set the time, nor date, nor change battery again for the life of the watch. (Sorry to repeat this, but this is amazing to me).What don't I like?(a) the bottom dial is just about useless. Shows the hour in 24 hour format.I have several other watches (Moto 360, Citizen, and two automatic mechanical watches for more dressy occasions). This is my favorite at this moment. May purchase another Wave Ceptor.

A very complicated and non-intuitive device; instructions are useless