Compass Watches

Reviewed by Jerry Moore

I owned gshock watches prior to buying the Pathfinder PAW1500.  I was very happy with them but wanted some of the features of the Pathfinder series.  The PAW1500 seemed to have the best of both worlds plus compass, solar rechargeable, and Atomic time setting.  Number one; it keeps perfect time day in and day out despite the abuses of being hit and banged, or going straight from the sunlight on a 95 degree day into a cold stream of water. I use the tidal and moon phase data to help me make fishing decisions similiar to; well it's time to go home.   The back light is clear and bright, however I wish it stayed on a few seconds longer instead of the 2 to 3 seconds at a time.

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Featured review by Steven

So far I am very pleased with this watch. I love all the features it has. The compass works good, it is not accurate enough for map work but it will keep you going in the right direction. The recessed watch face is good and with the stainless steel bezel around it, the potential for scratches or scrapes on the watch face are minimized. It is definitely water proof as I found out and all watch functions perform as advertised. Calibrating the compass and altimeter are time intensive and the operation of the altimeter takes getting used to so be sure and get familiar with the watch before you take it backcountry.

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Featured review by Bill S

Timex provided me with two of their outdoor watches at the Outdoor Retailer Show for review. They are the Expedition WS-4 and the Expedition e-Altimeter (W257). The e-Altimeter is one of several "analog" watches with special instrumentation for various aspects of outdoor use. The series is really a "street" watch, more for showing your "lifestyle" than for real use in the outdoors. The watch itself is rather large and heavy on the wrist, although you get used to it after a while.

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Reviewed by PTogs21

I bought this watch a little over a month ago, and so far, it has lived up to its billing. I purchased it primarily for the altimeter, but I find myself using its other functions quite often. I typically wear it hiking or mountain biking, and track my time with the stop watch function. Before hitting the trail, you have to calibrate the altimeter to ensure that it works properly. Some find this annoying, but you will have to do this with any barometric altimeter and it takes less than a minute once you have the hang of it.

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Reviewed by Charles Polidano

Solar-powered altimeter, barometer and compass (ABC) watch with temperature sensor, world time, stopwatch, and timer.

The Casio PRG270 Suunto and Garmin watches represent the gold standard in hikers’ watches and the Casio PRG270 will inevitably be compared to them. However, it should be kept in mind that the PRG270 is basically an altimeter, barometer and compass (ABC) watch, with the addition of a temperature sensor, world time, stopwatch and timer. It does not have GPS or advanced athletics functions, and it does not connect to your smartphone like the Garmin Fenix 3. Leaving aside these key differences, the main advantage of the PRG270 over Suunto and Garmin watches is that it is solar-powered.

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Reviewed by USMCSarge

This review is for the Casio Pathfinder PAW1300T-7V. This is the titanium slimline version of Casio's Pathfinder watches. This is a fantastic looking timepiece. The smaller size and lower profile eliminates the "geek" look, common of most multifuction watches. Since the watch updates the time from the radio transmitter in Fort Collins at midnight every night, its accuracy is never in question. The manual suggests that you remove the watch and place it on the window sill for accurate updates, but I wear the watch to bed and have never had a problem receiving the update - even when in the backcountry.Compass, Altimeter, Barometer, and Thermometer all work great.

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Reviewed by Alejandro Muñoz Fonttz

Casio Pro Trek PRG-300CM—For what it costs and the superb durability you get from it, it is a no-brainer for a beginner and casual user.

First of all, I am not a professional trail runner nor an avid trekking or hiking goer. Overall I am an outdoor enthusiast and that has from time to time the chance to go to the beach, mountains, or project sites. For all these duties, and more, this watch is more than capable. In a world where the summit is for the SUUNTOs and TISSOT T-Time (in terms of technology and durability), these cheap and readily available, but overall, durable, CASIOs are more than enough to complete your gear list.

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Reviewed by Bentbrook

Brilliantly designed and rugged watch with altimeter-barometer-compass functionality. Great for backcountry, fine for EDC. An excellent option for those looking for this feature set.

I purchased this Casio Pathfinder watch several years ago after much Internet research. I knew I wanted altimeter-barometer-compass (ABC) capabilities, and I was drawn to the titanium for its durability (okay, and cool looks). Three other features appealed to me as well--a cool light function (more on this later), the solar recharging ability, and the nightly synchronizing of the watch with the nearest atomic clock. Here was a watch that illuminated itself when turned toward my face for reading it, whose battery wouldn't die, and that would always have the correct time! It is a sizable beast, but I find something satisfying about that: it measures 53mm from left to right across the watch face, and it weighs in at 111g/3.88 oz.

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