Casio Pathfinder Watch Review - PAW2000-1CR

The atomic Casio Pathfinder watch PAW2000-1CR is multifunctional, digital display, state of the art time keeping instrument manufactured by the Casio Company. It is ideally suited for all sports and outdoor activities. The case is grey in color and made of polymer resin with a stainless steel back. The band is also made of polymer resin and has a buckle clasp. It is very tough and shock resistant. The case and strap material are durable and will last for years with minimal signs of wear and tear.

It has a stationary, stainless steel bezel. The Casio Pathfinder PAW2000 has many technologically advanced features and developed to be an informational device for the wrist. It has a tempered, anti-reflective, hardened mineral crystal that is shatter resistant. It reduces glare and improves visibility of the digital display.

The dial face of the Pathfinder Casio watch PAW2000-1CR has a digital duplex display with back-light and afterglow features. It displays the time in both 12 and 24 hour formats and also displays altimeter, barometric, temperature and compass readings. A tilt sensor automatically turns on the back-light when the watch is tilted towards the body. Powered by a Japanese quartz movement and solar power, this wristwatch never needs a battery. It is environmentally friendly.

Atomic Accuracy

This Casio Pathfinder watch utilizes six multiple band frequencies in its built-in radio transmitter receiver that automatically syncs with atomic clocks in various cities around the world. The time is calibrated up to six times daily when in auto-receive mode, making it a highly accurate timepiece. It also has a manual receive signal option that, with the push of a button, synchronizes the time to the nearest atomic clock

Solar Power

The Casio Pathfinder PAW2000-1CR is solar-powered with triple sensors. It reaches a full charge with minimal exposure to direct sunlight and will maintain its charge in average room light. It has a reserve indicator and automatically goes into power saving mode that disables the LCD display after one hour in total darkness. A touch of a button re-enables the LCD display. The battery will last up to 150 days in power saver mode with no exposure to any type of light.

Chronograph Functions

Chronograph features of the PAW2000-1CR include a countdown timer with a progressive beeper, stopwatch, split time, elapsed time, five daily alarms and 1st and 2nd place timers. It also displays sunrise and sunset data, altitude, barometric pressure, temperature and has a digital compass. This watch is ideally suited for use outdoors under almost any conditions.

Water & Shock Resistance

The polymer resin case, measuring 50.2mm wide and 11.3mm deep which weighs 11.2 ounces and matching strap provides great shock resistance. The PAW2000-1CR is water-resistant to a depth of 100 meters, making it suitable for the shower, snorkeling and other recreational swimming activities.

Perpetual Calendar

Once the date is set, the Citizen Pathfinder PAW2000-1CR requires no further adjustment. It accounts for short months and leap years.

Objections No Casio Pathfinder review would be complete without discussing some of the objections raised by owners of the watch. A few people have indicated that the polymer resin band is uncomfortable. However, after a brief break-in period, it becomes more flexible and eliminates this concern. A few others have commented that the altimeter is not always correct. Manually resetting the altimeter will correct this situation,

Benefits

• Atomic Accuracy
• Solar Powered - Never Needs a Battery
• Digital Lighted Display
• Multiple Chronograph Functions
• Shatter Resistant, Temper Hardened Mineral Crystal
• Water Resistant to a Depth of 100 meters
• Rugged
• Perpetual Calendar

Conclusion

This Casio Pathfinder Watch has a slim design, digital display with back-light and afterglow and multiple chronograph functions. The Japanese-quartz movement and automatic atomic clock calibrations make this watch a very reliable and accurate timepiece. Solar powered with triple sensors to capture any type of light, it never needs winding or a battery. The temper hardened mineral crystal is shatter resistant and the polymer resin case and strap make it very rugged. It is an excellent wristwatch for those that enjoy outdoor activities.

© J. Michael Wright

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Sunrise Viewing With My Best Friend

I wake up each morning automatically. I say automatically, just because I don't use an alarm clock. Something internal wakes me up, always before sunrise, or something external that passes by just at the right time. I roll out of bed, wipe the sleep from my eyes and rumple my hair. I'm then ready to go downstairs, get a drink of juice, and get the dog fresh water.

I find that doing the same things each morning keep me on an even keel as well as serving some functions, ergo the fresh water. I check the weather channel each morning to see the temperature, the wind and the possible cloud cover also, this last point being germane to good picture taking possibilities. The temperature dictates how many layers I'm going to put on, especially in the winter, and the wind helps with that decision also. I then "layer up" and then lace up the shoes. My dog patiently watches this morning procession, sometimes even playing with one of her stuffed toys while she waits. I think that she anticipates what comes next.

Stalking the ideal picture of sunrise We leave the house, sniffing our way along the street the three or so blocks it takes to reach the street running along the beachfront. At this juncture, the dog totally dictates which way we travel, preferring variety in her walks. We turn left or right and proceed until she thinks it prudent to cross the street, looking both ways beforehand, and proceed to the beach, taking advantage of several access points available. I have to be patient, being old enough to have learned that one cannot rush a lady.

Depending on where we are exactly when we access the beach, usually there is a gangplank stretching over the scrub brush and then sand at the end. I usually wait until we've reached the beach proper before releasing the hound. She's always excited to be on the beach and realize this form of freedom, to romp and sniff what she chooses. At times, she takes off running as if she'll never stop, but usually does, turning around to see and check my slow prodding progress. Once I approach, she'll repeat the process, running full-speed for awhile, then once again stopping and waiting. The cooler the weather, the more she runs, and usually the slower I walk.

We usually arrive at the beach just before sunrise. I watch the weather channel for this information also, along with the tides, to try and arrive at least a few minutes early. This allows me to check the lighting and possible photographs that I might take that day, some involving scenery, some not. Most of my shots are the ocean and the sky, trying at all times to honor the rules of photography and shot framing which dictate about a third of the picture showing the sea and two thirds sky. Occasionally either the ocean or the sky will win out and these proportions will be violated, but only in the name of artistic license. I have a digital camera with settings on it for sunrise and sunset pictures, so I usually use those and let the camera dictate the speed and exposure. I've found, for the most part, that I'm happy with these shots, but might experiment in the future. My camera is a Fuji Finepix S3200 and I shopped around for features before purchasing.

The actual process of taking good sunrise pictures I usually try to take several shots, ascribing to the theory that better more than less. I always keep alert for changing conditions, hoping that I'll capture something unique, like the lady walking her two dogs or the single lady gazing in awe. I have always said that one should stay alert as America needs more lerts. Snapping several pictures also allows me the opportunity to put together a photographic sequence if particularly good that day. I think I shall concentrate on these for the website in the future.

While I snap pictures, my dog is very patient, one time just sitting down by my side while I snapped photograph after photograph in a nice sequence. After the sun has risen, my work is done and I think that she knows that this is her time. We usually walk more than two miles, getting some good cardio while, hopefully, some excellent pictures. Pru, my dog, knows that when we leave the beach and head home, it is to get her some breakfast and some hot coffee for me.

I have been walking the beaches of Hilton Head Island since 1989, mostly in the morning hours. My neighbor inspired me to start taking pictures of the sunrise and to put them together on a website so that others could enjoy them. I wanted to describe, as best I can, the experience to my viewers, perhaps setting the stage for them to either visit the island, or to start getting up a little earlier to enjoy nature.

I'm a retired banker and avid photographer. Sunrise photographs can be a unique gift to mark a special occasion or to remind someone that there is still hope in life. If you're interested you can get beautiful sunrise photographs and a unique new calendar by visiting: http://hiltonheadsunrise.com.