Feb
08
2010
Casio Men’s Edifice Solar Atomic Watch #EQW700DBJ-1A
Posted by Billy in Shopping From Amazon
Product Description
The new Edifice, EQW700DBJ-1A is a balanced fusion of analog and digital. Stressing high visibility, the LCD is positioned at 4 oclock for easy timekeeping and also functions as a sub-dial for the 1/100th second stopwatch & Dual Time. Waveceptor Atomic Timekeeping provides Non-Stop, Self-Adjusting performance…. More >>
Casio Men’s Edifice Solar Atomic Watch #EQW700DBJ-1A
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An excellent watch from Casio. Feature rich with stylish looks. If you’re into watches and technology this piece has it all.
From its solar power to it Atomic accurancy, Casio has a winner.This watch conserves energy when idle in the evening and charges during the day.
My favorite feature is the auto light, the dial will light when you tilt your wrist to view it.
Rating: 5 / 5
I searched a long time for a quality watch and spent many hours researching and comparing. I started out looking at the Citizen Eco-Drives but then found the Casio Waveceptor series with better features at a fraction of the cost. I’ve had the watch a couple days and learned everything very quickly and had no issues at all. Great watch with solar and atomic clock this is a bargain at the price. Feels like you spent much more. I love the idea of it always being accurate, never needing to set it or changing batteries. It should last a lifetime. I highly recommend to anyone considering.
Rating: 5 / 5
I waited quite a while to purchase a WWVB synchronized radio-telechronometer, or “atomic’ watch”, as these instruments are frequently called. The earliest ones were delicate, unreliable, and frankly much too ‘geeky’ for my tastes, which run to Omega, Rolex, Bell&Ross, IWC, etc. But given the recent quantum advances in radio controlled clocks and electronic technology generally, things have progressed to where such timepieces are compact, rugged, VERY dependable and of exemplary manufacture. Some, like this outstanding timepiece, also offer both classic elegance and contemporary European design. So I was fairly confident in selecting the Edifice EQW700DBJ-1A by Casio.
To say that I’m enormously impressed with this superbly executed precision instrument would be to understate the matter. Not to put too fine a point on it, but frankly, this watch just blows me away!
I could try to paraphrase the lavish praise this watch has already received (and quite deservedly so!) from Mr. Gerhard Moeller whose set up advice was invaluable to me (see my comment to his review), J. McKinley, and Mr. Kurt G. Doerr, but it would be unnecessarily redundant! The aforementioned reviewers said it all…this is simply one stunning timepiece, and I grant it my very highest recommendation.
To their comments, I only wish to add that from the moment I laid eyes on it, it was clear that I was in possession of a superior instrument of flawless design. None of the photos of this watch you might find on the web, including my own, even begin to do her justice. This watch is classically handsome in that same ineffable way as an Omega Speedmaster, Rolex Daytona, or TAG Carrera…and it doesn’t look out of place sitting proudly beside any of them. In fact, it would look equally appropriate with either an Armani or NASA EVA suit.
Sorry, Mr. Bond…she’s MINE!
Rating: 5 / 5
In buying a new watch I was looking for one with toughness, a little sophistication (solar, automatic, or kinetic), and a touch of elegance. I love the weight and feel of Seiko watches as well as the solar characteristics of Casio and Citizen (I own two of each). My current Casio dress watch (510A) of four years is of cheaper quality construction and very light, but the solar and atomic integrity are excellent and have endured to do this date. Ultimately, two decisions weighed in this purchase: The atomic timekeeping function of never having to adjust the time, and the integrity and toughness of the Casio brand.
I couldn’t have been more pleasantly surprised by this new Casio Edifice watch when it arrived. The quality is excellent- the band is of heavy stainless steal, shines with elegance, and carries a significant weight. It looks far better than pictured and my co-workers have all commented on the weight and feel. As for the learning curve, it took me about ten minutes to figure everything out (as I have been familiar with Casio watches). Any watch with several dials is going to have some learning arc, but to simplify things it helps to understand that one dial toggles through all the functions while the other two are for adjustment. As with my other solar watches, it is background charging so one doesn’t need to expose it to direct sunlight. (Simply wearing it or letting it sit on the counter to exposed indoor lighting is sufficient to keep it charged). The atomic function calibrates at night (I keep it near the window), and has calibrated successfully every time (I live in Los Angeles).
I always hesitate purchasing Casio watches because the name implies a more “cheaper” brand. However, this is the most impressive watch from the line of Casio and mirrors the same quality in their higher line of Oceanus watches.
Rating: 5 / 5
I love this watch! That said, 1 hour after unpacking it I was convinced it was broken
and ready to send it back. NOT SO FAST! This watch is SOLAR powered. Yes it can maintain a sufficient
charge to function for one day if under flourescent light for 8 hrs, but its delivered to you after being in a totally
dark box (a cute Casio can) for a few months at least! Mine arrived with the display blank and the
analog hands frozen. No problem I thought..just a few minutes under a hologen lamp
and I’m good to go…right. Not so much. I read the “Home time zone” and “Manual time
setting” sections of the manual and proceded to push the appropriate buttons. Chaos. Nothing
responded acording to the manual. The problem…..not enough juice. When you get this watch
you should put it in direct sunlight (outdoors preferably) for 6 to 8 hrs. before attempting
anything…and I mean anything. Then and only then go first to page E-34 of the manual and
set the “Home Position” of the hands. Then go to page E-49 and set your time zone and local
time manually. Then, after dark, try a “manual receive” of the atomic time. I say after dark
because unless you live within 600 miles of Clorado, you probably will not get a satisfactory
signal during daylight. THEN, READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL. Yes it is small print and somewhat
difficult to decifer. But you cannot enjoy or controll this timepiece without understanding the
operating system. Complicated?….perhaps….worth it?….YOU BET! This watch will last you
a lifetime and you’ll never need to replace a battery, worry about dailight savings changes or
leap years or 30-31 day month settings and never need to set the time. Only occasionally
will you need to do maintainance of exact hand position. Once FULLY charged (27 hrs direct
sunlight) this watch will maintain itself with ambient daylight and office flourescent light.
Beware the “tilt backlight feature”….this really sucks the power and is not really useful
after the Gee-wiz factor wears off. ENJOY!
Rating: 5 / 5