Casio Men's EDB610-1 Databank Digital Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I've owned 4 models in this Casio series as far back as ~ 1983.

The best model of the databank series, rating a 4/5, was the mid-1990s release with a mini-bulb for lighting and a silk screened keyboard ... it rated 4/5 because it was a real stainless steel case, the keyboard remained readable for its lifetime, it was easy to clean and it only died because I lost it.Both the strap and watch case lasted over 5 years, the LCD was more readable than the newer releases.It was not perfect though, because the light ate batteries and memory was not FLASH or eeprom memory ... you lost everything during a battery change.

Avoid the resin watch straps, they always break when you least expect it, whether its from Casio or others.Woven nylon with velcro bands can be bought at sports shops and are more durable.The cases for the 2000 models were all resin, the 'steel' ones were simply painted atop resin ... and I've lost 2 watches when the hole in the resin that holds the strap pins breaks, the watch case is useless.Since the earliest model new features are major improvements but prior features were removed, made come backs, or are removed again!I'm writing this detailed review in the hopes Casio will finally get a databank we can all rave about.

Navigation has rarely been a problem.In the older models, a beep in watch mode is different from others, so one can cycle through modes without looking at the screen.Keep the old mode, but GIVE A DISTINCT beep or sound as one enters a new mode as an option.

The background lumination went from a tiny power hungry micro-bulb to an ELD display, much more pleasing and power saving.This is a super plus.Please allow it to say ON as once cycles through MODES.

Make the numbers on the TIME, DAY and DATE readout HUGE and viewed by default.We don't need a year readout, that can be a shift- or scroll button item.The DB37H-1AV screen is ideal, just add a keyboard.

Make a calendar function.

The silk screen or painted numbers on the resin casing always fade with time.Silk screen flat keypads weren't as easy to use as raised keypads, but they kept their labels longer.Make a version with all raised or embossed labels that can be identified by touch.

The screw-on battery case is a dream, batteries can be user serviced.For a watch of this price, its not practical to have it serviced by a watch technician, it can be 25-50% of the cost of the watch!

Keep the password feature for all data and telememo.

The perpetual Schedule mode .. and multiple schedule memos is a key function I use, and the super compact 1 week look ahead schedule view on the LCD is great.I can keep anniversaries, birthday, holidays etc., in the watch and get an entire week's preview of upcoming events. This mode was removed in this watch, hence the 3 Star rating.

While a palmtop serves better than the DB, its easier and more convenient to just carry a watch, and actually serves as a more reliable backup for palmtops with ultra-crucial names, numbers and data, thanks to its low power consumption and non-volatile memory.If there is a way to upload schedules to a DB without loosing the current total amount of memory or the watches other features as other models have, it would be a plus.

Finally, as a watch it keeps excellent time.It really does keep to near +30 sec a month, usually moving slightly faster.This is referenced against US Standard time using the atomic clock time by NIST.gov

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Presenting unsurpassed innovation, the quartz-powered Casio Men's Databank Digital Watch #EDB610-1 features a classic digital dial face, which comes protected by a sturdy mineral dial window. A perpetual calendar display brings at-a-glance convenience, and other high-tech functions include an 8-digit calculator, a multi-alarm system, and a 300-page databank. For a flashy contrast, the 40-millimeter resin case is a stunning silver tone, while the stationary resin bezel is a sleek black. Other details include a black resin band, which is accompanied by a reliable buckle-clasp closure to ensure your convenient fit. Catering to your fast-paced day, this exciting timepiece brings you style and convenience.

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CA53W-1 8-Digit Calculator Water Resistant Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I originally got this watch back in the early 80's. I work on tankers for a living and used it all the time for doing cargo calculations, navigation (I kept one time setting on GMT) and lot of other things when a larger calculator wasn't hand. I wore it all the time and it took allot of abuse (I went through about 5 or six watch bands) even going through the washer and dryer at least 6 times. Finally even after changing the battery it would quit after a couple of days so it had finally died. I shopped around awhile but could never find another.
A few days ago I spotted on Amazon and bought it right away. I use the calculator and alarm functions the most. I have small hands and fingers so find it pretty easy to use. Those with larger digits my find it harder to use the small buttons. Also SAVE the instructions in a safe place because it's not all that easy to remember how to use all the functions. The only thing stopping me from giving it 5 stars was it's lack of having a lighted display, otherwise it's a great watch.P. Sullivan

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Casio Men's CMD40F-7CB Technoware TV/Cable Remote Control Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this to replace an old one of over 10 years ago. Works well with
single TVs amd single VCRs (both limited in Brands that will work with watch.) CASIO needs to update for DVDs and combination TV/VCR &/or DVD
players. But they probably will not. Too bad -- could be hot seller.

Can go into a restaurant, and if they have the right model, you can
control their TV. At home, you can amaze family and friends with this
007 type device.

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The quartz-powered Casio Men's Technoware TV Remote Control Watch #CMD40F-7puts your television controls conveniently at your wrist. Its infrared learning function enables this innovative timepiece to control your TV and cable box with the click of a finger, including power on/off, channel, and volume function. The watch also includes a digital gray dial window with a sturdy mineral dial window as well as several useful timekeeping features, such as an easy-to-ready time display and a handy day-date-and-month calendar.The silver-tone stainless steel band comes equipped with a durable fold-over clasp. Other details include a matching 40-millimeter stainless steel case and a stationary resin bezel. High-tech flair, stylish looks, and innovative features will make this watch an essential everyday accessory.

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Casio General Men's Watches Data Bank DBC-32D-1ADF - WW Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an excellent watch offering many useful functions for the money. In the timekeeping mode, the display shows the time in hour:minute:second format in the center of the LCD screen. Above this is the Day of Week shown in 3-letter abbreviation, such as MON for Monday. In the third line, the date is displayed in YYYY-MM-DD format.

Other display modes include DB (Database), CAL (Calculator), AL (Alarm), ST (Stopwatch), and DT (Dual Time). No matter in which mode, the current time will always be displayed on the third line of the screen.

In DB, the watch allows you to store 25 sets of three lines of alphanumeric characters. It is slightly difficult to enter the data because of keys have multiple functions. Unless you need to constantly update or change stored data, it is acceptable.

In CAL, the watch turns into a 8-digit basic arithmetic calculator, for those times you do not have access to a regular calculator. The keys are not tactile, and you must use your fingernail to "depress" the keys. Pressing a key, in addition to showing the corresponding digit on the screen, the watch provides an audio beep when your input press is registered. The AC (All Clear) function is on the side of the watch that is denoted the "C" button.

In AL, the watch allows the setting of five different alarms. One can be a snooze or one-time alarm, while the other four only one-time alarms. You can set the hourly time signal function, so that the watch will beep every hour on the hour.

In ST, the watch becomes a stopwatch that can track two finishes by using the Split function. The watch displays the tracked time in HH:MM:SS format in the center line of screen. On the lower line, another two digits shows the hundreds of a second time.

In DT, the watch will display the time of another time zone. Because the AM/PM indicator is pretty small and thus hard-to-see, I recommend using a 24-hour time format (set this in the timekeeping mode)so that when you check the time of another time zone, you won't inadvertently misread the time by 12 hours (for example, reading 3 PM as 3 AM).

All in all, this is a great watch given the plethora of features for the low price of less than $35.

The watch itself is plastic with silver metallic paint, while is watchband is metallic.

In order to adjust the size of the watchband, you need to remove some links. The watch manual does NOT provide any information on how to do this. I don't want to spend $10 or more to get a $35 watch sized to my wrist, so I decided to do it myself. This particular type of watchband has links that are more difficult to remove, but it is still do-able at home.

You need a small (1.4 mm or smaller) flat blade screwdriver and a small hammer (or something metallic and has some weight). Turn the watchband so that you can see the inside surface (the side that touches your skin when you wear the watch)of the links. There is an arrow embossed on each link. This arrow points in the direction that you should hammer out the "link pin" that, when removed, looks like the letter "L". Place the screwdriver tip against the "nipple indentation" of the link that you want to remove on the watchband, in a 10-15 degree angle, in the direction of the arrow, and lightly hammer it. The fitting is tight, so it won't come out too easily. If the link pin protrudes out enough after some hammering, you can use a plier to help getting it out. You should try to remove the same number of links from each side of the watch unit. Only links with embossed arrow indication is removable.

It took me a long time to remove the first link because I didn't know how the links are constructed. I didn't know how to go about removing the link pin. After I figured out that the "nipple indentation" is the place to hammer, and you must hammer it using the tip of a small screwdriver, in a 10-15 degree angle, in the direction of the arrow. If you understand the above statement, the rest is easy. Good luck and you just saved yourself some money, plus it makes you feel good that you can do this without a watch professional.

By the way, if you have the need to adjust the watchband of many types of watches, I would recommend buying a "watch band tool". Just search for the aforementioned term on Amazon.com, and it will give you lots of product options. I recommend the "16-Piece Deluxe Watch Opener Tool Kit Repair Pin Remover"; it's pretty cheap and it makes working on this much easier. It does NOT come with instructions however; you'd sort of have to figure it out yourself.

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Casio Men's Watch DBC1500B-1 Review

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(More customer reviews)I just purchased the second of this type of Casio calculator watch.My first had lasted around 20 years.It didn't have the "Night Glo Keypad" though.Trying to hit the right key in the dark was the only complaint I might have had.I enjoyed all the features of my old Casio DBC1500 watch.The telememo and schedule memo kept a lot of this info handy.The calculator, which I used a great deal when grocery shopping, was very convenient.The timer and alarm also came in very handy.All in all, this watch has a lot of features for a very reasonable price.I decided to buy a new one because I had scratched the crystal and put some nicks in the metal face of my old one.I also lost a couple of screws and a spring the last time I changed the battery.

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This 150-page databank watch makes it easy to keep important information within reach. World time capability gives you the peace of mind that you'll always know what time it is, even if you've travelled halfway around the world. All of this and the 8-digit calculator make you feel like you've taken an assistant with you on the road. Size of case/total weight: 41.5 x 37.0 x 9.5mm / 35g.FeaturesDual Time 50M Water Resistant LED Light with Afterglow Muli-function Alarm with Snooze Auto Calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099)

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Casio Men's EDB610D-8 Databank Digital Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)This watch does what it is supposed to do, but in such a fashion that it makes it unpleasant to use it. I am dropping it in favour of a Timex Data Link, after a week of use.

I was looking for a watch to store my contacts and also schedules, especially birthdays and anniversaries which for me are completely impossible to remember. I used to have an earlier Casio Databank which neatly stored them for me and I decided to go for the better and more modern model, supposing Casio had improved what I once had.

The Hardware: Very good looking, but AFTER A FEW HOURS OF USE it starts showing all kinds of scrateches, so if you are going to wear it on your wrist go for the plastivc model.
The display is difficult to read and Casio has managed to use two overlapping screens one with a bue-ish tone whick makes it impossible to read, the utilities menu, especially if you use the also blue light.
The keypad of the calculator, which is also used to enter data is quite difficult to use and unfriendly with your fingertips.

The Software. The utilities menu is well thought, but once you get to the utilities themselves, the disappointment comes, data is difficult to enter, and untastefully displayed, a pity for such a good looking watch.
The worst of all (and this is my fault) there is no schedule mode, only five alarms with which I can enter my precious data to remeber my mommy's birthday and the project's deadline. I have no use for this watch. Althoug scratched all over, after one week, it will make a fine birthday present for some kid to store his girfriend's phone numbers.

Casio, come on guys, design something that connects with the PC so we don't have to punch all our data in. It can't be that difficult.

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Presenting unsurpassed innovation, the chronograph-powered Casio Men's Databank Digital Watch #EDB610D-8 features a classic digital black-and-gray dial face, which comes protected by a sturdy mineral dial window. A day-date-and-month display brings at-a-glance convenience, and other high-tech functions include an 8-digit calculator, a multi-alarm system, and a 300-page databank. For an eye-catching contrast, the 37-millimeter resin case is made of metal, while a stationary bezel is a sleek gray plastic. Other details include a silver-tone metal band, which is accompanied by a reliable fold-over clasp closure to ensure your convenient fit. Catering to your fast-paced day, this exciting timepiece offers you style and convenience.

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Casio Men's DBC310-1 Databank 300 Digital Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been buying these watches because you can enter appointmentsinto the watch's memory using its keyboard rather than having to rely on a PC-based interface. The watch also has stopwatch and timer functions that I like. Other watches seem to lack this particular functionality. They rely on PC's to do the input which is inconvenient when you don't have a PC around.
Five stars for functionaliy.
Now to the problem. The body is weak. Typically the part where the pin holding the wrist strap is anchored to breaks off after about two years because the body is plastic. The gasket keeping the watch somewhat water-resistant distends. I wish they'd put this watch in a G-shock body.
One star for robustnes.
Overall 3 stars.

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Bringing you precision at a glance, the Casio Men's Databank Digital Watch #DBC310-1 features a blue-tone digital dial face with a durable mineral dial window. An auto-calendar displays the date and month. Other details that will keep you in control include a 150-page databank, an 8-digit calculator, a daily alarm, and a stopwatch function. To ensure easy wear, the light gray resin band is accompanied by a sturdy buckle clasp, and both the 30-millimeter case and stationary light gray bezel are made of high-quality resin. Presenting an unsurpassed functionality, this innovative timepiece is designed to accommodate your on-the-go lifestyle.

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Casio Men's DBC32-1A Databank Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I was attracted to the watch because it claims to have a battery that lasts 10 years!I look forward to the 10 year claim with considerable doubt.My Casio DataBank watches needed new batteries every year or two.Over the years I have owned six such watches. I have discovered it is possible to "kill" a DataBank by changing its battery.

Although it is labeled as a "unisex" watch, the DBC31A is only slightly smaller in size than the, formally, male DataBank.It is an acceptable size for a man, or a woman who wants a large watch.It has five alarms which can be set to go off at any time of any date. They are one time use and can not be used to remind you of recurring appointments without resetting the timer for each occurrence. It has a full stop watch function; but, it does not have a count down timer.The calculator can be used to make basic calculations.It has a few dozen pages into which information (like contact data) of various sorts may be entered.An LED is used to illuminate the face of the watch.It provides adequate light for night vision; however it is not as bright or "attractive" as the electroluminescent lighting in the DataBank.

If you do not have a need for a count down timer, the low cost and features of this watch make it a good choice.

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Casio's Databank Watch #DBC32-1A is the epitome of geek chic. Boasting the precision and reliability of quartz movement, this high-performance timepiece features a 25-page databank, 13 languages, an auto LED light with afterglow, and dual time option. There's also a 1/00-second stopwatch, eight-digit calculator, and four multi-function alarms (plus one with snooze) to keep your day, finances, or workout on-track. A mineral crystal protects against scratches, while a stainless steel caseback provides durability. Water resistant to 165 feet, this Casio original also offers an auto calendar to help you stay organized.

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Casio Men's CA53W-1 Twincept Databank Ani-Digi Resin Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I own the basic black, no backlight, Casio calculator watch. The first one I owned, the battery lasted for 10 years (turning the button beep prolongs battery life) and I lost the watch when the watchband finally broke.

When I went to replace it, I upgraded to a more expensive model that had a backlight on demand and stored phone numbers and appointments. The battery only lasted a few months.I replaced it and it lasted only a few months again. I bought another basic model.

I've now had that watch for three years and still going strong. I bought one for my teenage son and he loves it.

You get:
1. a digital watch that shows day, month, date year and time
2. a calculator that does simple math functions (buttons are small and take some getting used to
3. a stopwatch
4. an alarm clock
5. dual time function (can be set to show time in another time zone; I've never used this)
6. a watch so cheap, you don't have to worry about losing it and muggers don't want (this actually happened to me, the mugger wanted my wallet and my watch. when he saw my watch, he laughed and told me to keep it).

all for under 20 dollars.you can't beat this functionality for the price. I'll never buy another watch. I was recently given a t-shirt with this watch on it and the caption "Genuine Bling".True dat.

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Complete with an eight-digit calculator and offering approximately five years of battery life, the Twincept Watch #CA53W-1 is sporty and resilient. This high-performance timepiece features a 1/100 second stop watch, dual time, daily alarm, hourly time signal, and automatic perpetual calendar. 12- and 24-hour formats keep your day on-track, while a battery life of approximately five years provides dependable performance. There's also a rugged resin strap with adjustable buckle for a comfortable, secure fit. Water resistance to 165 feet and a mineral crystal guards against wear and tear, while the precision of quartz movement ensures reliability.

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Casio Men's DBC30-1 Databank Digital Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I've owned this watch for 7 and a half years, since I was in 7th grade. It's served me perfectly, through watch band breakings and new battery replacements. The printing on it never wore off on the calculator buttons, and the screen did not scratch easily. The battery replacements were easy.

I only now am finally moving on to the DBC310-1 - not because I want to, but because the plastic casing on the DBC30-1 finally cracked, and I can't connect the band to the watch anymore. The ironic thing is that the watch itself still works perfectly. I imagine it probably will work for longer then I'm alive.

An excellent watch. I'll never get anything but Casio.

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Bringing you precision at a glance, the Casio Men's Databank Digital Watch #DBC30-1 features a blue-tone digital dial face with a durable mineral dial window. An auto-calendar displays the date and month. Other details that will help keep you in control include a 30-page databank, an 8-digit calculator, five multi-function alarms, and a stopwatch function. To ensure easy wear, the black-tone resin band is accompanied by a sturdy buckle clasp, and both the 35-millimeter case and stationary black-tone bezel are made of high-quality resin. Presenting an unsurpassed functionality, this innovative timepiece was designed to accommodate your on-the-go lifestyle.

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