Casio Men’s G-Shock Riseman Alti-Therm Solar Atomic Watch #GW9200-1
- Quartz movement
- Receives time calibration radio signals which keep the displayed time accurate; auto receive function (6 times per day); manual receive function
- Tough Solar Power; shock Resistant; auto EL backlight with Afterglow
- Altimeter; manual memory measurements; memory capacity: 20 records
- Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M)
Amazon.com Product Description
The Casio Men’s G-Shock Riseman Alti-Therm Atomic Solar Watch #GW9200-1 is a technical timepiece with athletic style. Featuring a unique three-layer twin sensor that measures altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature, the ability to track information over time, and Multi-Band Atomic Timekeeping, which lets calibration radio signals keep the time display accurate, this watch is ready to take on big adventures. Add Tough Solar Power, an Auto EL Backlight, a world clock featuring 29 time zones, and five daily alarms into the mix, and it’s tough to see how you could be more prepared for whatever lies ahead. Also offering a durable mineral window, resin band with buckle clasp, resin case, and digital-quartz movement, this watch is water resistant to 660 feet. And it is backed by a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Casio Men’s G-Shock Riseman Alti-Therm Solar Atomic Watch #GW9200-1
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March 21st, 2010 at 9:36 am
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 21st, 2010 at 11:56 am
I need to start off by saying my watch of choice are usually analog. I own a Tissot, a Citizen, a Swiss Army. I wanted a watch that was worry free and accurate. What I needed were:
1. solar recharge
2. atomic syncronizing
3. multi band
4. Able to read weather (this thing actually predicts the weather..cool!)
5. DURABLE
I needed an every day watch and this was perfect. I was really surprised when I took it out of the box and it was completely setup and ready to go. No need to go through lengthy setups with timezones and calanders. Not only that, but I’ll NEVER have to do this to this watch. I also should note that it even syncs itself nightly. The manual suggests leaving it on a window facing south. However, Im able to just leave it anywhere in my house and it recieves.
This was also a test to see if a solar capable watch would work for me since I work in a “closed” area in a barely lit computer lab 9 hours a day and I rarely am in the light. So far, its been going like a champ after a month or so of daily use with the auto backlight on. It seems to get all the recharge it needs on the weekends when Im out. So solar test passed.
Im also not fond of big watches, and I was rather concerned this watch would look and feel big. Well, its extremely comfortable. The band is niceley adjustable and the watch is VERY light weight for a watch loaded with so many functions. Its very durable, I’ve already banged it quite a few times working around the house and on my car but this thing is indestructable. As for size, it is a bit clunky but thats the character of the watch. It in no way looks abnormal on me and I have very small wrists (computer geek here)
Rating: 5 / 5
March 21st, 2010 at 12:19 pm
My brother is in the Marine Corps and when I saw his old watch I realized he needed something tough. His old watch had fallen apart due to physical beatings (the face was cracked) exposed to the elements (at the time he was stationed in Arizona)and the band was cracking.
I did research and came across the G-Shock. I read reviews for different models all over the internet and saw a lot of military personnel (both active and retired) give this watch rave reviews. It had the perfect amount of features (not too much, not too little) and wasn’t flashy and followed his dress code for when he wears his Dress Blues and is lighter than it looks.
My brother got it for Xmas 08 and he has no complaints whatsoever. This watch has been subjected to the same abuse as the other (even more now that he is stationed in Afghanistan)and still looks new. The other guys on his base even liked it and went out and bought their own.
My brother says I found the perfect watch and I highly recommend it to others in the military.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 21st, 2010 at 1:00 pm
This is an outstanding watch. The only down side is that the altitude sensor works off barometric pressure and is therefore subject to inaccuracy as the weather changes. I knew this going in though, so it wasn’t unexpected. You can enter altitude corrections, but unless you’re carrying a barometer with you, who knows what the actual pressure is. Temperature is also inaccurate due to body temp when the watch is worn.
I was in Liepzig,Germany with this watch and it successfully negotiated an update with the radio signal present there. It’s great when traveling and crossing multiple time zones.
Rating: 4 / 5
March 21st, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Had the watch for about a month. It receives the time via radio signal from Colorado every night without a hitch no matter where or how I have the watch overnight. It’s comfortable and not super huge like some of the other feature packed watches out there. The thermometer works fairly accurately. I work in a lab and compared it to several therms at different temps. It is +/- 2 deg F. If your looking to buy this watch for the altimeter, don’t. It is not accurate and not consistent. Sometimes my house is at 600 feet and sometimes it is at 640 feet. The true altitude is close to 800 feet. The watch can be calibrated but if it is off at 1 month old…It is a nice water resistant, atomic, solar watch with some cool features that sort of work.
Rating: 3 / 5