Great watch that "has it all"

Picked up this watch last week (found it somewhere else for a for a bit cheaper) and loving it. The watch has all the functions mentioned and all work smoothly. The only thing to note is that the watch case itself is a mix of dark green and black (it's hard to make out in photos). Keep that in mind if you're "fashion conscious" didn't bother me one bit. The watch is a little on the large side so if you've got a very small wrist it might be huge on you. I'm a lefty and wear it on my right wrist and have no problem with button operations. For some reason the moon display was reversed but the documentation explained how to fix that quickly. Like all temperature sensing watches your measurements will be off if you try taking a reading with it on your wrist (body heat and all). Everything else appears accurate. The radio receiver has worked flawlessly every night even receiving a signal with the watch deep inside my house.



Pros:

Watch has everything except a GPS!

Solar powered don't worry about batteries.

Large easy to read numbers.

Bright backlight auto backlight if you enable it.

Calendar programmed until 2099.

Great water/depth resistance (200m).



Cons:

Large size (only a problem if you have a small wrist).

Disclaimers in manual to take all readings with a grain of salt (not meant as professional quality measurements).

Two-tone case (dark green and black why not just back?).

Non-standard watch bands can't swap it out easily for non-Casio band.More detail ...

Great Watch

I got this watch last week and it's been great so far. I've been using Timex Ironman watches forever and this is slightly bigger but not at all bulky. The barometer has been spot on since I calibrated it. The altimeter worked great on a hill run that I did yesterday. Compass was off by 6 deg but for a watch that isn't too bad. Thermometer is affected by your body temp so that's probably the most inaccurate sensor. The atomic timekeeping is probably the best thing about the watch.



The negatives are that the alarm isn't that loud and the countdown timer doesn't have a repeat setting you have to start it over yourself. Overall though great watch I would buy it again.More detail ...

Technological Tank

By bringing together the toughness of a G-Shock and the core features of a Pathfinder/ProTrek the Riseman is doubtlessly the best G-Shock on the market.



The Riseman is a technological tank: wrapped in a solid eye-pleasing and elaborate shield with brushed steel inserts is a high precision measurement instrument that gives very reliable readings of barometric pressure altitude temperature as well as reasonably accurate weather patterns. Fascinatingly the watch gets its energy from the sun (or other minor sources of light such as a bulb) and is the first watch in the world to synchronize time via radio waves from 6 different atomic clocks around the world (depending on your location). Other handy features: 24+ world times 24hr stopwatch 24hr countdown and 5 alarms.



The use of screen space in the main timekeeping mode is exceptional as it includes besides the time day & date a 2-hourly reading of atmospheric pressure within the "red eye". This gives you an immediate idea of where the weather is going and adds a totally new spin on owning a watch that measures atmospheric pressure. The time is also displayed in all modes (except the altim.)



I found the Riseman extremely comfortable to wear throughout the day even in hot/humid weather thanks to the design of the band and despite its important size it is rarely invasive. The overall feel of the watch in your hands and on your wrist conveys the high quality of the materials used to achieve toughness as well as its unique look.



With its Gotham City inspired design its cutting-edge features and its "battle proven" armor the G-Shock GW9200 Riseman is definitely destined to become a milestone and a classic Master of G.More detail ...

No regrets

This is my first Pathfinder and I am really impressed. I am putting it through its paces right now in Afghanistan and it is doing very well. I bought it to replace a 4 yr old G-Shock (tough solar) that would not recharge anymore. The functions are great. The compass is accurate for general direction and navigating. The barometer has been on par with several other instruments I have at my dispossal in the military. I have not had a chance to really play with the altimeter but its generally within 5 ft of the GPS unit I also use. I had to go into the programing and input the lat and long for my position (extreamly easy) to get a more accurate sunrise and set times and they are spot on now. I see some of the other reviews about the functions and I offer this. If your are trying to reach a barn a few miles north of your position then the watch will get you there (if you have oriented your map properly and know how to do terrain association of course). If you are looking for a roll of quarters on the ground the same distance away use a GPS. The only reason I didnt give it a 5 star rating is comfort. It has a great large face and unless you cinch it down tight (not comfertable) it will slide down and pinch the top of your wrist when you turn it up during some activities like pushups or holding a guardrail. Also It has two small "wings" underneath it that keep the watch centered really well on your wrist and support the bands. The draw back is that despite the fact that I am not a hairy man those little plastic parts have managed to pull and tug on all 4 hairs on my wrist...not comfertable. I typically wear my rugged time peices through just about anything...I take this one off before I go to sleep to keep the hair pulling and wrist pinching to a minimum.More detail ...

Great Watch

I've had this watch for about 3 days now and I am liking it more each day.



When I first received the watch I was a bit worried about the ability to easily read the reverse LCD display though after a while and testing it out in bright sunlight it is very easy to read. The features on this watch are fantastic. The manual is quite large but there is great information in there and it makes you appreciate the watch even more. Synching the watch works great it hasn't failed yet when it auto-synchs during the night. I am very happy with this watch and have no regrets with this purchase.



Pros: 1. Tons of useful features. Compass moon phase altitude Baro Pres and tide are very nice to have.

2. Looks great with the reverse LCD screen.

3. Very comfortable and not too big like one would think.

4. All around great watch.



Cons: 1. Temperature is only accurate after taking the watch off your wrist and letting it aclimate for 15- 20 minutes (per instruction manual).

2. Bezel turns much to easily. When worn under a sweatshirt or jacket it turns from the simple pressure

of your clothes.



These cons though are minor in my opinion and I am happy with the purchase. Enjoy the watch if you choose to buy it.More detail ...