Monday, April 7, 2008

Casio G-Shock AWG101-1A



Ive been interested in Automatics but a recent experience has soured me on them until I saw the AWG101-1A. This is a analog/digital, atomic and solar watch with lots of the usual G-Shock bells and whistles.

I couldn't find this watch on eBay for anything except from overseas dealers, so I decided to order it locally and eat the tax. Hopefully ordering locally wont be an issue, since this company has mixed reviews.

I plan using this watch on more formal occasions, wearing a PAG40 to a formal function doesn't cut it.


Features
  • Multi-Band Atomic Timekeeping (US, UK, Germany, Japan)
    Receives time calibration radio signals which keep the displayed time accurate
    Auto receive function (6 times per day)
    Manual receive function
    Signal: US WWVB, UK MSF, Germany DCF77, Japan JJY40/JJY60
    Frequency: US 60kHz, UK 60kHz, Germany 77.5kHz, Japan 40/60kHz
  • Tough Solar Power
  • Shock Resistant
  • 200M Water Resistant
  • LED Light with Afterglow
  • World Time
    29 times zones (48 cities), city code display, daylight saving on/off
  • Daily Alarm
  • Countdown Timer
    Measuring unit: 1 second
    Countdown range: 1 minute to 60 minutes
  • 1/100 second stopwatch
    Measuring capacity: 59'59.99"
    Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
  • Hourly Time Signal
  • Auto Calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099)
  • 12/24 Hour Formats
  • Accuracy: +/-15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration)
  • Storage Battery: CTL1616
  • Battery Power Indicator
  • Power Saving Function
    Approx. battery life: 7 months on full charge (without further exposure to light)
  • Module 4765
  • Size of case/total weight
    52.0 x 46.4 x 14.9mm / 54.3g