ProTrek PRW-2500T-7 In Depth Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- This episode of the Good Timekeeping Show is an in-depth review of the Casio ProTrek PRW-2500T-7 which uses Module 3258. These set-up instructions also apply to other versions of the PRW-2500 which use the same module. The watch featured in this video has a titanium bracelet while other models have resin watch bands. Included in this video is a demonstration of how to remove links from the titanium bracelet! (Hint: It's a little trickier than I expected it to be, but I was still able to do it.)
These watches each have Casio's Tough Solar power supply to keep the batteries charged automatically with normal exposure to normal lighting conditions during daylight hours. They have Multi Band 6 atomic time reception to automatically keep them set to the correct time every day. They have Casio's Triple Sensor, which includes a compass, a thermometer and a barometer. The barometer is used both to show barometric pressure readings and to calculate altitude measurements. The Triple Sensor readings can be displayed in metric or non-metric values (meters/feet, C/F, etc.). The user can also use this watch to record altitude readings for later review or to track altitude changes while climbing and hiking.
These watches also feature five daily alarms, an hourly chime, a 24-hour stopwatch, a countdown timer (up to 60 minutes) and a World Time mode to display the time in another time zone anywhere in the world. This will also calculate high and low tides, giving a graphical display of the tide status. And they'll show the phase of the moon. The user can also select tide and moon phase information for other dates besides the current date.
In this video I go over the functions, features and set-up procedures for this watch. When I recorded this review in 2019 the "street price" for this watch was typically about $250 while the "resin watch band" version was anywhere from $135 to $180.
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This is the first time I've seen a video by you Greg. I'm quite frankly taken aback by the concise, relaxed and comprehensive manner that you easily command. I rarely comment on anything online (3 times only), but I felt compelled to give kudos after watching this instructional video. You are easily one of the very best and effective online instructors.
I wish you would be my Calculus professor...with such a calming tone. thank you for the great review
I guess I missed my calling. I never formally learned Calculus.
*_My Casio PRW2500 is absent its titanium bracelet: but my PAG240T has it. Bought it preowned & beheld as I was wearing it, the appendage that secures the link jutting out & my link was loose. Took it home & to no avail couldn’t fix it. I sat it in the window sill mourning that I couldn’t wear the timepiece because of the bracelet. I pondered discontentedly buying a resin band for it just to get ‘some’ joy of wearing it._*
*_Pulled this video up & to my amazement you covered more than the operation of the module but also integral need to know information about the bracelet. All I had to do was insert the tiny piece that secures the bar into the link, on the opposite side & voila. Thanks you sorely sir‼️ I’m now wearing my PAG240T with joy. You are amid my three favorite watch reviewers on You Tube: Greg Anderson, Watch Geek, & G-Shock High Fashion._*
Knowing I’ll probably never buy this watch, I sat through this whole video and now know more than I’ll ever need to know about this watch. Your videos are super informative and just fun to watch. Thanks.
That is my favourite Casio in my collection. Has pretty much every feature available.
i guess u "pretty much" don't care about knowing moon phase/tide levels?
@@nskmda no I really don’t….sorry.
@@Packinheat1175 u r lucky... i turn out 2 b way 2 picky and fussy (as they say in a meme widely known in a small circle - 'guess i'll die')...
so... i'm not that lucky and r *REALLY* upset of not having a replacement 4 my beloved PAW-1500T-7V...
Excellent watch in every manner, but it has one serious flaw - it is very prone to scratches. Bracelet is made from very soft titanium (I own a Citizen titanium watch too and it is not prone to scratching as nearly as much this one), the bezel is made of painted aluminium (even worse) and body is just a painted resin/plastic.
So, if you're gonna wear it all the time, expect that it's not gonna look pristine, even if you take extra care of it.
Regarding functions, I found that compass needs to be calibrated often and tends to drift too much. Alti/baro/temp sensors are quite good, but you have to know how to use them properly. Tidal graph also needs to bi corrected once a month.
Multiband 6 is a great feature to have and works like a charm (in Ireland at least). Battery is always fully charged for me, so no issues there either.
Finally, it sits perfectly even on smaller wrists because it has some "fins" that keep it in place regardless of your hand size - and this is a big watch, and I would say quite heavy considering materials.
When using the compass function, you stand and face the desired direction you want to go and hold your watch as though you were going to read the time except you keep it level. (The bezel North indicator must be in the 12 o'clock position as well.) That puts the North indicator on the bezel ring directly pointing ahead of you, ie...the direction you are walking). Then you rotate the bezel so that the North indicator on the bezel aligns with the watch's electronic sensor north indicator. The result, on the bezel, pointing directly forward, will be the heading that you are walking towards. You will keep this heading pointing in the direction you are walking in order to follow a line of bearing. For instance, if the end result was 345 degrees, every time you check your watch, you should be walking directly towards the 345 degree mark. You orient this by turning your body (watch held in front of and in the attitude of reading the time, except level) so that the electronic compass north indicator points again, to north on the bezel. When that happens, you will be looking straight to where you are trying to go (which will be 345 degrees).
No doubt there is also a magnetic declination offset adjustment with this watch. Once set, the electronic north indicator won't point to magnetic north... it will point to map or true north. You use this for orienteering a map to your position and direction of travel. It isn't necessary to use this magnetic declination offset function if you are dead reckoning (ie ..simply keeping a bearing relative to where you were/to where you are going). But, the magnetic declination offset is critical and this function must be available in any wilderness setting where you are dependant upon a map to move through the unknown terrain. I hope someone can clarify whether this function has been worked into this particular watch.
Yes, it is. Properly setting up this watch takes a bit of doing, but it is superb.
I owned the previous version of this, and have been wondering why they quit making the best watch I ever owned, until recently when I discovered this new version. I wish it had a reverse display like my last one, but I'm buying it anyway. I'm thinking about buying a boat and living on it, and this is the perfect watch for that.
BTW, I believe the reason the bracelet is titanium is so it won't interfere with the compass. So I think the back may be something other than stainless steel...maybe nickle-plated brass?
Thanks for this! I've had this watch for 10 years so far.... Works as well as day one. Excellent overview of the operations of this watch. Well done sir.
Greg, thoroughly enjoyable production! You have a very pleasant speaking voice and your explanation of watch features and how to use or set was very easy to understand. Keep up the great work!
My son is an officer in the military. Would love to get him one of these as a gift for his next promotion.
Another great review Greg.
I've tried to watch reviews &/or instruction videos from others where you can hardly understand or follow what they're saying.
And last but not least appears that we like, have or collected many of the same models. Keep up the great reviews.
The Best watch I have owned.. 10/10
Hi Greg, thanks for the video, you're one of the best reviewers out there! In fact Casio should be paying for this fine work, very useful for anyone that gets this model which is a best kept secret amongst protreker's. Excellent presentation and a very soothing voice, thank you again Sir! :)
Absolutely 1st class review, well executed and very informative. I had one of these arrive today and only found out the bezel could move by watching your video as mine was extremely stiff to turn at first.
Looking forward to watching your other videos. Thank you 👍
Excellent review. Most comprehensive, yet enjoyable. Thank you for the hard work! Highest compliments.
Hi Greg,
I've been watching a couple of your videos and you are the reason I've got hooked on Casio watches!!!!
Since watching your channel I've already bought six Casio's ,( my wive is rolling
her eyes every time I'm watching another video of yours, knowing I end up buying another Casio!!). And you know what happened today watching this video? Loooool !
Thank you for a great time every video you upload.
Greetings from Germany
Frank
I seem to have the same reaction. Every time I watch one of my videos I want to buy another watch (and make a video about the watch). In fact, I’m tracking a shipment this week and I still don’t know exactly when it will arrive. So, stay tuned (and I hope your wife doesn’t hurt her eyes from rolling them so much).
These Protrek series watches from Casio are just phenomenal! - i have the 3500 and it has never failed me, pretty pricey, but worth every penny! - and thanks for this expert review! -- greetings, Levi from sweden
Great explanation Greg. The best that I 've watched. Thanks so much!
Whenever I watch one of your videos, I realize I only use about 5% of the available functions LOL. Great as always
I have the cheaper black strap version. One of the very best watches I've ever had. Easily grabs a signal and I'm on the East coast in the mountains. Temp is accurate if you take it off and let it alone for 10 minutes. Barometer and compass---spot on. Moon phase--perfect. Time keeping - flawless. Solar power-excellent. I also like seeing almost ALL of the information with a glance. No need to scroll through screens.
"Smart" watches have nothing on this. Had it for 7 years before it got stolen last week. 😢Gonna get the same watch again. Best watch I've ever had. Solar power alone is worth the buy. Brilliant to go hiking with and I love getting the water temperature each summer.
what model is that?
this is a great video. I have had this watch for over 4 years and it works well. I made a calibration video a few years back for the compass on tis watch and the prw-1500-y model
Thanks awesome video! Great watch I've had mine for over 10 years
This ia my favorite ProTrek. I hope they make a newer upgraded model
It saddens me that I can't like this video a second time.
Great review Greg, I just ordered one today!! I chose this over the PAG-340 and PAG-240 as I like the display much better with having tide if I choose and the 240 and 340 Stopwatch only does 1/10
Always said that the PRW-2500T-7 was going to be my next casio Pathfinder/Pro Trek and I never got around to buying it.
Great review, I've had that watch for about 8 years now, I wasn't aware of all the features until I watched this, just never had the time to explore really, but one thing I wanted to mention, my watch's battery is always on "High" for the past 8 years, never ever seen once on Medium, and I don't even care to expose it to light, I just wear it normally. Thank you, Greg.
I had it for 7 years until it was stolen in June. But I love this watch so much that I managed to buy it again, even though they've ceased the production. Absolutly amazing watch. The solar power is one of the best features. I usually put it by the window when I'm not using it to charge it.
Love your videos Greg. I find them very helpful and informative as I am a big casio fan. Please keep them coming. Regards from Ireland Patrick Brazil.
I think someone accidentally dislike this informative and brilliant video. 😅
I would like to just point out that this Pro Trek model has the most info shown on its home screen compared to any other Pro Trek. Most other models show day/date OR the baro-trend graph. But the PRW-2500's show both at once.
Yes, that dual-layer LCD is unique too.
@@GoodTimekeeper Not really in terms of casio watches,
the V3 watches are lacking in that but the PAW 1100 thru 2500 all have had the duplex lcd
Hell I'm looking at my duplex LCD on my PAW 2000 as we speak, or shall I say type and the PAW 2000 shows baro and date as well.
But uses older sensors V2! The newer ones have the v3 sensors which are much better!
"Watching" means more to me now with a series of watch videos lately.
awesome I just recently got a pro trek.
I wear a PRW-2500 most days :) It's almost exactly what I want.
The buttons on this model have a weird feel. There is no click or decisive moment when you it has been activated. If it were a firearm trigger you would call it mushy.
Wish they used a dot matrix display for the day on this one.
you just convinced me to get this watch now.thanks boss
Greg, in your opinion which is better this or the 3500? The 2500 ($224) is more expensive on Amazon than the 3500 ($177). Non titanium versions.
I had the 2500 7 years until it was stolen last week ;(
I'm getting this as a replacement. The titanium had slight tear and wear, but I used it extensively outdoors and it still looked good. Absolutely incredible watch. I'd get this over plastic any day.
Very informative thank you
Very helpful and thorough! Thank you so much. The section on calibrating temp, pressure, and altitude was exceptionally helpful, as was the walk-thru of the settings. Great video!
absolutely excellent video! very good detail, very good detail..keep them coming...have you done a review of the GWG 1000 1A1?
Great review convinced me to buy it! 😆 I was going to buy the PAG240-T7
I am a big watch collector I got 5 currently and I want to get this one at one point
Yeah. I lost those little sleeve things for the pins. Any idea where I can get them?
I found something at Pacparts.com www.pacparts.com/part.cfm?sku=91087917489
Hi Greg! Fantastic review. Is there anything better on the prw 3500? Nevertheless i really like this one. Thank you!
very thorough video and good explanations, thank you.
@Greg Anderson: Very detailed and informative review. I have been using the PRW 1500T 7V for several years. Can you do a detailed review of the Casio Protrek PRW 6600-Y please? I would also like to know if a Titanium bracelet is available for the Casio Protrek PRW 6600-Y. Thank you Greg.
Question about the Auto DST: Does it recognize the current DST or the Old DST? Meaning, we now have longer DST then we did when you and I grew up and IF we go back to those dates for DST when we were growing up will it recognize those dates on AUTO DST? Thank You for the videos tutorials. I am about ready to order a Casio from watching your vids! 😁
I'm here to subscribe 😅
Thank you for the video.
Why do you have your receiving indicator indicator on always? My watch doesn’t
Awesome video.....thanks!
Very nice review!
How does the battery come out?
Good question. The oldest Tough Solar watch I have is from 15 years ago and I have never had it serviced. It’s still running on the original battery. If this watch is similar then I may have to wait at least a dozen more years before I will attempt to have the battery taken out.
@@GoodTimekeeper Thank you for getting back to me.
Great review. Thank-you. I have a question.
Is there a way to toggle the backlight ON for extended periods of time? I have the 3500 model and it seems to have the same limitation. I'd like to keep the backlight on at night. IE. Maybe I want to change the settings without having to turn the lights on. The problem is the backlight only comes on for 1.5 to 3 seconds, which is only long enough to look at the time. I find this to be a massive oversight. I should be able to control the time I have the backlight on.
I just bought it and I'm about to return it for this design flaw. Any advice would be helpful. Am I the only one who has a problem with this backlight limitation??
Thanks,
It's a battery saving feature. These watches are solar powered so if you used the light that frequently, it would kill the battery.
My favorite but i cant aford it its 250 eu in europe...
Do you recommend buying it from amazon?
thanks 4 the vid...
@ 11:18 ... honestly, CASIO is going downhill (well... 2gether w/everybody else... sigh...). y didn't they do the rotating bezel on this model? y did they *REMOVE* the moon phase/tide info from the 3500T (and pretty much from all Pro Treks)?
it's all $h*t now... provided the price...
the paw-1500T was by far the best model, i feel like.. everything in one place...
but the baro on mine 1 died 2 wks ago... now i'm looking 4 a replacement... and NO other model from CASIO compares 2 my good old paw-1500T...
they even renamed the line from the valorous Pathfinder 2 (censored) Pro Trek... yeah... a trek... by a pro... w/o moon/tide... yeah, right... good job cutting corners while keeping the high prices.
Excellent rewiew ... Let me try to answer a question ... on the altimeter, I know that my city is 30m above sea level, so I must adjust my altimeter to 30 is that ??? Or should I always leave it at ZERO ??? Awaiting return.
The altitude setting is dependent on atmospheric pressure. The watch’s barometric pressure reading should remain accurate at your home but, as it changes because of the weather then your home altitude reading on the watch may change even if you are in the same place. So it’s recommended that, at the beginning of a hike or other event which will involve a change of altitude, you should set the altitude manually and then it should remain fairly accurate throughout that same day unless there’s a drastic change in barometric pressure during that day. So if I were you I’d probably make sure it was set to 30m before leaving home.
@@GoodTimekeeper Thanks 😀😀😀
@@GoodTimekeeper Also you can set it to zero where you are if you just want to track how much you have climbed or descended during the day. I realize it already shows you that, but sometimes you want that as the main display.
Does the bracelet come with extra links. I usually need to add links my wrist are 9 3/4 in. I bought a Fossil smart watch last year the titanium gen 5 and I couldn’t wear the damn thing until I put extra links on it.
you can order a spare bracelet and transfer extra links you need. I don't think it's sold separately.
My compass problem is just show 2 direction, any body have the same problem like me?
Hi. What's the difference between the Protrek line and GShock line. Isn't there an equivalent watch in gshock?
The closest I’ve seen in a G-Shock is the GW9400 with the triple sensor, although it doesn’t show tide and moon information. This ProTrek is about as tough as a G-Shock, but another guy on TH-cam points out that it’s easier to use replacement parts on G-Shock watches. Apart from the bracelet there’s not much you can replace on this one.
Protreks are tough watches but they aren't made to be repaired. If the bezel scratches up, you cannot replace it.
@@GoodTimekeeper the mudmaster GWG-1000 also has triple sensors and the Gulfmaster GWN-Q1000 has Quad sensors. Same for the new Mudmaster GG-B100. But you're right. They don't provide tide and moon data.
The GLX 5600 is my favorite G shock. It has moon and tide information, but no solar or multiband, which is ok with me. I like setting watches to the correct time.
Is it a glass display or crystal?
Mineral! Its protected by the bezel!
Altimeter mode is highly inaccurate simply because it uses barometric pressure personally find that function useless. The Barometric pressure is more useful as It can help you predict changes in the weather.
You need to calibrate it every time!
The idea is every time you come to a known altitude you set it to that altitude. It is moderately accurate if used like that. It will be off by a lot if it just sits for a while. I live at about 800 feet and it routinely shows 1000 when I pick it up.
is the PRW-3500 a better watch?
PRW 2500
EL Lighting (more uniform)
Tide and Lunar data
Duplex Dsiplay
More info shown at once
PRW 3500
LED lighting (brighter but has hotspots)
Sunset and Sunrise data
V3 Sensors
Stopwatch can go to 999 hours
24 hr countdown timer
I'd say go for the 2500 if you want more data at a glance and are closer to the sea or have an importance in knowing the moon phases
The PRW 3500 is superior in terms of it having the sunrise and sunset data which is more practical for most people and having the sensors that are newer
In the end however ( I have both watches) I would rather use my PAW 2000 which has the duplex and the sunrise/sunset data and V2 sensors with the EL light, its also thinner than both the 2500 and 3500, it doesn't have the lunar or tide data however but I can always look outside for that and I live inland so don't have a use for the tide graph, but the 2000 isn't made anymore and is quite pricey, I've seen some sell for $600 but most in good condition are $200-350
It has the newer v3 sensors where this has the older v2 sensors!
Best Casio respect 2500.240 prw
is it big watch ?
Its quite big but wears ok
That would be the perfect watch for me if it wasn't plastic. I find it very hard on the eyes to see a stainless band with a plastic watch. it a bit childish to me. otherwise, it would be something that I would buy right now.
Hiking with a heavy SS watch is horrible! That why i love my G shock Rangeman!!
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Damn Are you sure you did not design this watch?
I write the watch model on a piece of paper and put the paper in the bag so I don’t have to rummage around to find it.
current year displayed at timekeeping mode? 🤮🤮🤮
Yes. That’s right.
"my name is Gregg Anderson and this is Good Timekeeping Show......with Gregg Anderson" - this introduction is super dumb...why do you have to say your name twice?!
Under the rules of my labor union the producer and the host each have to receive credit.
you can just say "hi everybody I am Gregg Anderson and I am the producer and the host of the Good Time Keeping Show..." for example.
Then I would have to pay the writer, Greg Anderson, to change the script. Union rules.