This is the best demo of a casio watch and will impact my purchasing decision! Thanks a million for this video - Casio should list this as official video - thanks again
Thx for your vid, it helped me to make a decission to purchase one. In fact my 2500T came yesterday (been using Casio PRG-80T for last 7 years) and it's really great watch.
Hi I got the same (80T) but the band has been broken.. now looking to get this watch .. what's the size compared to the 80T ? is it smaller or bigger ?
I really like that they have all the information you need, in the right order, on the main screen... esp... the year, followed by date, then time, and with seconds on same line as time. And I've looked at all the newer Casio models. The only thing I don't like about this watch, is it doesn't have the round buttons like the PAW-1500, and doesn't look as stylish. But functionally, it kind of powns all the other models. So I'd rather sacrifice style, over function, any day. I really want the day of the week, year displayed, and the date... I care more about that in a watch, probably more than the time. This would make the best watch for wearing to work, to watch to know when you've got to be to work, when you get off of work, and when the weekend is right ahead...
Do you often forget which year it is? :D Just teasing a bit. I thought the moonphase was kind of fun, personally. I expected to like the round buttons better, (I had a PRG2000) but these were just as good. Thanks for dropping by and thank for the comment!
I time travel a lot, so knowing what year I am in is probably the most important data a watch can display. You need to know that kind of stuff when you're filling out a check. I just bought a black band PAW 1500 on ebay for $26 with two scratches on the face and a dead battery. So much for scratch resistance and the battery lasting forever on these. The rest of the case looks in very good condition though. I also bought a CTL1616 $12 battery for it. So just under $40 total. If the stupid animations and usless blinking tide graph of the 1500 drive me too crazy with their nuisance distractions, I'll put it back on ebay and get a 2500. Right now I'm rocking a new AE1200 with the metalic band which is very nice. I sniped it for $20, but usually the go for about $25. What is ironic is I bought an Airmap 500 GPS for $20, that does sooo much more than these ABC watches... satellite time, GPS map, GPS calculated altitude, all kinds of neat things. Granted, it goes in your pocket, but... for $20, it blows these overpriced ABC watches out of the water for features, and even the $500 GPS watches. If you're lost in the wilderness, a compass and barometer is not going to help get you home much, but a full blown aviation GPS in your pocket sure as heck will. Even a $20 Garmin Nuvi auto gps will help you more that an ABC watch, and has a 4 hour internal battery life and fits in your pocket as it's the size of a slim wallet with rounded corners. I used my Nuvi in my pocket to go on a 850 mile motorcycle journey and back. No map, just GPS. Try doing that with your ABC watch compass and nothing else. So guys, stop running the prices of these damn things up, they aren't worth what you are paying for them new... it took me months to get one at a reasonable watch price, because everyone thinks these things are survivalist watches. They aren't going to help you survive. A $2 paper road map and real magnetic compass out of a bubble gum machine or Party Store will help you more. The boy scout variety orienteering magnetic needle compasses are cheap and way more accurate. Does the manual say how often does the altimeter take a reading when on the altimeter display? I need it to be often, if I'm piloting an ultralight aircraft. Does the manual say in it anywhere how often its update the display with a new reading every X seconds,, and also for the min/max altitude records?
i brought mine as i'm an amateur astronomer so having both the compass and moon phases on my watch are great additions and means i don't carry a dedicated compass with me
It's a nice watch, still. One of the only Pro-Treks that shows everything at once on the screen. Ti bracelet is wonderful, as long as you don't sweat each little scratch. The big rectangular buttons are easy to press too, even with gloves on. It's a great watch for a prepper. ;)
Hi BX. I think you're right, but you'll notice I didn't dwell on it too long, and you may also notice I don't mention packaging in most of my reviews. I only commented because it made an impression on me. Cheap material, but VERY well executed. Just kind of a nice surprise, you know?
@ Mike Cartwright: I didn't keep it long enough to know about sensor failure. I decided I liked the PAW2000 better, kept that one, and returned this one. That one is also gone now.
If you look inside the bracelet, there are arrows that show which way the link pins come out. Push them out from the side with a push-pin. Make sure you don't lose the tiny sleeves that go with the link pins, as they ensure a tight fit. It's pretty easy, once you get going on it.
Thank you, saves from groping through the manual. I just got mine. Did you find it difficult taking out the links? Really not looking forward to doing it myself.
An Amazon seller, for $314. Prices seem to be changing daily though. One thing about this watch though: if you want the titanium bracelet, you shouldn't be the kind of guy who gets upset at scratches. It seems quite soft, and it is scratched easily. It's cosmetic, but worth knowing anyhow.
thank you, best review for this watch in youtube! the model is compl. out of stock in switzerland so I had to order from italy, in two days I will get my prw2500t :-)
You are truly an international guy. Likes Volvos (from Sweden) and even though he's Swiss (famous for watches, especially mechanical) he likes Japanese digital watches. Nice! Remember to re-calibrate the altitude as you see the signs in the Alps.
Nice watch! I have the same one but mine is green with camoflaged band! Its good for hunting and blending in! This watches are made to suffer and still move forward
and mine is the GR-8900A-7DR and it also does the same thing when you go into other modes, and it still tells you your current time in a different mode.
The thermometer is VERY accurate. But you have to follow the directions and leave it off your wrist long enough for it to stabilize with the ambient conditions. I think the manual suggests 20 min. The analog ones mostly give up display features in order to have the analog hands. Also some ruggedness, since an analog watch necessarily has more moving parts. Some people just PREFER analog waches. The analog ProTreks are kinda neat, as they use the hands as the compass pointer. (to be cont'd)
The thing about the ana-digi ProTreks is that all the digital stuff is crammed onto a tiny display. The pure analog ProTreks DO give up functionality, and cost a load more money too. (and these are not cheap to begin with, costing well over $200 at the moment)
Seems the only things that they left off this Casio watch out of all the others ive looked at, is sunrise / sunset, the hunting timer & the version 3 sensor (which is only found on the PRW 3000). I had a pathfinder years ago & was quite impressed with it but this 1 is def the best watch out atm, especially having the moon phase & tide graph which are very useful indeed & I guess makes up for not having the sunrise / sunset feature which I quite like.
I'm not familiar with the PAW1500, sorry. One thing is for sure though: which ever model you get, spend the extra for the bracelet version, as then, you will have more wearing options. These high-end Casio bracelets are wonderful. Comfortable, plenty of adjustment range... It's just a shame the higher priced watches can't do a bracelet this well until you get over the $500 range.
Why does the compass reading disappear after taking a reading? 4:20 That can NOT be helpful. My PRG40T and PAW1100T took a reading and kept it on the display until the user pressed MODE to return to the time keep screen
I now have the PAW1300T and the screen is starting to look burnt making the numbers hard to read so I'm looking for what will be my 4th or 5th Pathfinder watch. I prefer the sunrise/sunset feature of the PAW2000T but it seems sold out everywhere now, do you know if it's still available? I noticed the PRW2500T has a rubber-like material on the back, does that help it read ambient temp while on your wrist? My current one is my first metal pathfinder and the metal body causes the thermometer to just give the temperature of my arm making that feature beyond useless (it worked great on the cheaper plastic pathfinders). Are there other solar-atomic models I should consider? Thank you
It looks like they toughened up the pins that hold the bracelet to the watch, those have been breaking every few months in the 15+ years I've had Pathfinder watches. Have they finally solved this? It's really annoying taking my watch in to fix the bracelet several times per year.
aabsc the 2000 and 2500 were replaced by the 3000. I have one of those now; it's awesome. I think it may be just about obsolete too now. It also has the sunrise/sunset data.
I recently looked at the PRW3000/3500 and don't like the limited information the screen can fit at once, it can't even fit the seconds on the same line as the time, or baro graph and date, I want a display that shows more like on the PRW2500. I just saw a review that says the PWR2500 has sunrise/sunset, do you know if this review is wrong? Quite sure I want the PWR2500. Thanks
I'm torn as every model seems to lack one feature or another, the 2500 has no sunset time or alti graph, the 3000/3500 have very limited info on the screen and/or don't come in a metal band. I'm still leaning towards the 2500 as having the baro graph/date/time all at once is likely my #1 priority, is that the only model that can do that? Thanks
I have the same watch as you and I am missing that triangle in the top left corner under the moon, Is there a way I should I get it back or what I don't know what to do?
RIAD ABBOUD That's the atomic sync indicator, which lets you know that it received sync'd time with the atomic clock. Are you within range of an atomic time transmitter in the US, Europe, Japan, or China? Did you put the watch in a window facing the correct direction for synchronization?
How accurate is the thermometer on these watches? How long does one need to be in the environment-to-measure before the thermometer starts giving decent readings (eg when going outside)? Does the analogue variant have any less features vs the digital?
Hard Pipe That nomenclature change is way back in the suffix, so the only difference might be something cosmetic. Maybe a different color or strap/bracelet option.
The final two letters of a Casio model number indicate the actual manufacturing facility the watch is made in. ER is by far the most common, but there are others (ES, UR, UP for instance). To answer the question, there shouldn't be any difference between PRW-2500T-7 & PRW-2500T-7ER.
I'm not sure if there's an official term, but 'wings' or 'winglets' is what watch collectors refer to them as. Their purpose is just to make these bigger watches fit well on a variety of wrist sizes.
No, not really. But, unless you're really uptight, it won't bother you. It doesn't look bad, it just shows wear, like almost everything else. If you want a watch that doesn't show wear, you're pretty much stuck with Rado.
No, sorry. I don't have the watch any more. I sold it eons ago to keep the PAW2000, which is also gone now. I think my favorite watch of this genre is the simpler and cheaper Twin Sensor SGW-100B-3V. (compass/thermometer) the altimeter and barometer are not really useful enough to justify the huge difference in cost. At least not for me, who lives in the suburbs of the midwest, where there is no elevation change. The barometer resolution is not fine enough to honestly help predict the weather.
Jeremy D Thanks Jeremy. Saw your other video and learned that you planned to sell the 2500, but was surprised that you also sold the 2000. Will there be a review for your new favorite? BTW, both reviews on 2000 and 2500 are very helpful. Thanks a lot.
ryanzd522 Hey Ryan. Yeah, I sold them both. A year or so later, I wound up missing the 2000, and replaced it with a PRW-3000, which is just perfect. Has all the features of the PAW2000 except the dual layer LCD, faster sensors, smaller size. The PAW-2000 with the resin strap pulled wrist hairs sometimes, but the PRW-3000 doesn't. If you haven't bought one yet, save up and get the PRW-3000 instead.
Jeremy D I ended up with the 2000 which I like a lot. Do you plan to make a video review on the 3000? That would be nice :) Thank you for the advice BTW.
Yes, I sure will make a review on the 3000. I'll try to borrow my 2000 back from the friend I sold it to before doing that, so I can do a side-by-side. I've had it long enough now to put it through its paces and write an informed review.
It's a type of plastic, but it feels much more flexible and breathes better, due to the matt finish. When I said 'resin' that is short for PUR, (PolyUrethane Resin) which Casio uses for a LOT of their bands.
You just have to punch the pins out from the side of the bracelet with a paper clip. Watch out not to lose the little sleeves that go around the pins. Those are what make them fit snugly. I don't have the watch any more, so I can't show you. I think the manual shows how to do it. If you don't have it, google it up on Casio's site.
+Jeremy D Of course but in your video and also in others, this box is always empty in Altimeter mode... I was a bit confused, Thanks for the quick reply :)
+Tanbark Look in the video at 1:47. The graph to the left has the barometric trend graph, and the area to the right of that would have altitude data. (when it's in the altimeter mode)
+Jeremy D ok altitude data, but it seems doesn't have the altitude graph... If you look some video of the prg 240-260-200 or the new protrek you'll understand what I mean, they have also an altitude graph displayed in the same spot of the barometric graph, when in Altimeter mode of course :)
Only the bracelet is Ti. The housing is painted to match. Yep, it will eventually wear off if you wear it all the time. Casio DOES make some full-Ti models, but they are VERY expensive, and hard to find, as I believe they are Japan market only.
Jeremy D First of all, thank you for the video and all that info you mentioned. It helped a lot. I've checked the specs and everything is the same. They both use solar power etc. I don't know about the atomic thing you've mentioned. What is it?
Can Demir It means the watch has a radio receiver that synchronizes the watch's time to the correct time every night. This feature is usually not included for watches sold in a market that doesn't have such a transmitter. For now, the US has one, Europe has 2 or 3, Japan has 2, and China has 1. So if you're in South America, Africa, Russia, etc. that feature won't help anyway.
I don't have the watch any more, but I have two guesses: 1) Is it in the Adjust items when you go to set things up in the main screen? 2) If not ^, maybe try Adjust in the Temp mode? 3) If not ^, Look up the module on Casio's website and find it in the manual.
I didn't like it either. It was a friction bezel, but was quite snug; no fears about it rotating freely. My concern is that it is useless and adds height to the watch. :)
Mineral glass is MUCH harder than plastic, which is used on lower end Casios, Swatches, etc. But nowhere near scratchproof. On watches like this with mineral glass, what helps more is for the bezel to be elevated above the level of the crystal, so that glancing blows that would normally cause a scratch just get absorbed by the bezel. With this watch or any G-Shock, you won't likely have scratching issues. If you really want scratch proof, you have to find something with a sapphire glass crystal.
Hard Pipe It's like a mix of rubber and plastic. It's PUR, which is Polyurethane Resin. If you can afford the bracelet model, get that. It's comfy, no tail sticking out, and longer lasting than the PUR bands.
Can you please help me i don't know nothing about atomic watch, will it set time by itself? And what is solar battery life? Will I never have to replace the battery?
Yes, it will set itself every night that it can receive the synchronization signal. Yes, you can replace the battery if it goes bad. Where do you live?
They have different strengths. The titanium one will last a lot longer than the PUR (polyurethane resin) one will. It also doesn't have that long "tail" of the strap that tends to catch on things. It looks more dressy as well. However, it costs a lot, and shows scratches easily. (which really bothers some folks) If you can afford it, go with the titanium one. You can more easily and affordably switch to plastic later, if you wish. Finding a titanium bracelet after purchasing the plastic one would be much more expensive that buying it with the watch.
The Casio PAW 1500 series are the best Pathfinder series. They should go back and re-release that's series. Every Pathfinder should have the moon display. I have a Titanium 1500 but the caseing is plastic 😩
Hold the adjust button (upper left), press the Mode button (lower left) to cycle through the different items you can set. Then the upper or lower right buttons to adjust the numbers up or down.
I saw that. It's just to limit their liability; don't want anyone staking their life on an elevation reading or something. In practice, I've found the readings to be accurate, if calibrated as recommended by Casio.
I bought the exact same watch its made in japan Y but the bracelet has an engraved ( Base Titanium China ) is this fake? Anyone who have same watch please. Reply, thanks!
No need to worry my friend, what you have there is a genuine one. "Base titanium China" is like the grade of the titanium they used for this watch. Well, obviously they supply it from China but it is real.
pavy415 The bracelet is titanium, and is one of the great features of this watch. It's as light as plastic, but as strong as steel, and doesn't interfere with the radio reception like a steel one might. It feels great against the skin too. Give titanium a try sometime; it's wonderful.
Who cares about the box and paper its made with...love these reviews but when you guys talk about the box and the tin cans the watches come it..its ridiculous..just pen and get to the watch...its not a movie teaser... but thanks for the time to film it.. ;)
This is the best demo of a casio watch and will impact my purchasing decision! Thanks a million for this video - Casio should list this as official video - thanks again
I also just bought this watch. I like it. As you said, the size is deceptive, it's a really light watch. Barely even feel it when I'm out and about.
Dude, you gave the best informative rundown I have seen and I have watched many videos, so thanks!!!!
Thx for your vid, it helped me to make a decission to purchase one. In fact my 2500T came yesterday (been using Casio PRG-80T for last 7 years) and it's really great watch.
Hi
I got the same (80T) but the band has been broken.. now looking to get this watch .. what's the size compared to the 80T ? is it smaller or bigger ?
Great review/walkthrough. This was the video that made me decide to buy one, and I love it.
Glad to hear it, thanks for taking the time to comment on it.
I really like that they have all the information you need, in the right order, on the main screen... esp... the year, followed by date, then time, and with seconds on same line as time. And I've looked at all the newer Casio models. The only thing I don't like about this watch, is it doesn't have the round buttons like the PAW-1500, and doesn't look as stylish. But functionally, it kind of powns all the other models. So I'd rather sacrifice style, over function, any day. I really want the day of the week, year displayed, and the date... I care more about that in a watch, probably more than the time.
This would make the best watch for wearing to work, to watch to know when you've got to be to work, when you get off of work, and when the weekend is right ahead...
Do you often forget which year it is? :D Just teasing a bit. I thought the moonphase was kind of fun, personally. I expected to like the round buttons better, (I had a PRG2000) but these were just as good. Thanks for dropping by and thank for the comment!
I time travel a lot, so knowing what year I am in is probably the most important data a watch can display. You need to know that kind of stuff when you're filling out a check.
I just bought a black band PAW 1500 on ebay for $26 with two scratches on the face and a dead battery. So much for scratch resistance and the battery lasting forever on these. The rest of the case looks in very good condition though. I also bought a CTL1616 $12 battery for it. So just under $40 total.
If the stupid animations and usless blinking tide graph of the 1500 drive me too crazy with their nuisance distractions, I'll put it back on ebay and get a 2500. Right now I'm rocking a new AE1200 with the metalic band which is very nice. I sniped it for $20, but usually the go for about $25.
What is ironic is I bought an Airmap 500 GPS for $20, that does sooo much more than these ABC watches... satellite time, GPS map, GPS calculated altitude, all kinds of neat things. Granted, it goes in your pocket, but... for $20, it blows these overpriced ABC watches out of the water for features, and even the $500 GPS watches. If you're lost in the wilderness, a compass and barometer is not going to help get you home much, but a full blown aviation GPS in your pocket sure as heck will. Even a $20 Garmin Nuvi auto gps will help you more that an ABC watch, and has a 4 hour internal battery life and fits in your pocket as it's the size of a slim wallet with rounded corners. I used my Nuvi in my pocket to go on a 850 mile motorcycle journey and back. No map, just GPS. Try doing that with your ABC watch compass and nothing else.
So guys, stop running the prices of these damn things up, they aren't worth what you are paying for them new... it took me months to get one at a reasonable watch price, because everyone thinks these things are survivalist watches. They aren't going to help you survive. A $2 paper road map and real magnetic compass out of a bubble gum machine or Party Store will help you more. The boy scout variety orienteering magnetic needle compasses are cheap and way more accurate.
Does the manual say how often does the altimeter take a reading when on the altimeter display? I need it to be often, if I'm piloting an ultralight aircraft. Does the manual say in it anywhere how often its update the display with a new reading every X seconds,, and also for the min/max altitude records?
i brought mine as i'm an amateur astronomer so having both the compass and moon phases on my watch are great additions and means i don't carry a dedicated compass with me
I know this is old, but thank you for the review. I just bought one on amazon for $220 plus free 1 day shipping. Pretty excited to get the watch.
It's a nice watch, still. One of the only Pro-Treks that shows everything at once on the screen. Ti bracelet is wonderful, as long as you don't sweat each little scratch. The big rectangular buttons are easy to press too, even with gloves on. It's a great watch for a prepper. ;)
Excellent video. Thanks for all the information!
Hi BX. I think you're right, but you'll notice I didn't dwell on it too long, and you may also notice I don't mention packaging in most of my reviews. I only commented because it made an impression on me. Cheap material, but VERY well executed. Just kind of a nice surprise, you know?
Thank you! This helped a lot. I’m sending my bfam to his military service with this watch.
What's 'bfam'?
I'm sure this watch will do well in military service.
@ Mike Cartwright: I didn't keep it long enough to know about sensor failure. I decided I liked the PAW2000 better, kept that one, and returned this one. That one is also gone now.
HI there!! Great review! Can you pls tell me about the bezel's material? Is it made up of plastic/resin or metal like aluminium?? Thanks in advance.
Plastic.
If you look inside the bracelet, there are arrows that show which way the link pins come out. Push them out from the side with a push-pin. Make sure you don't lose the tiny sleeves that go with the link pins, as they ensure a tight fit. It's pretty easy, once you get going on it.
watching your video helped to make final decision: my Pro Trek is in the mail. Great video, THANK YOU!
Thank you, saves from groping through the manual. I just got mine. Did you find it difficult taking out the links? Really not looking forward to doing it myself.
An Amazon seller, for $314. Prices seem to be changing daily though. One thing about this watch though: if you want the titanium bracelet, you shouldn't be the kind of guy who gets upset at scratches. It seems quite soft, and it is scratched easily. It's cosmetic, but worth knowing anyhow.
I am very satisfied with PRW2500T-7CR after looking at a multitude of other watches.
Great review!! Very thorough!! Can you pls tell me about the rotating bezels material, is it made of plastic/resin or metal like alluminium??
Have you worn this in the snow or in really cold weather yet? I'm curious to see if the cold metal bothers you at all?
thank you, best review for this watch in youtube! the model is compl. out of stock in switzerland so I had to order from italy, in two days I will get my prw2500t :-)
You are truly an international guy. Likes Volvos (from Sweden) and even though he's Swiss (famous for watches, especially mechanical) he likes Japanese digital watches. Nice! Remember to re-calibrate the altitude as you see the signs in the Alps.
Nice watch! I have the same one but mine is green with camoflaged band! Its good for hunting and blending in! This watches are made to suffer and still move forward
and mine is the GR-8900A-7DR and it also does the same thing when you go into other modes, and it still tells you your current time in a different mode.
Hi. How is the watch doing so far? Do you still have it?
No, I resold it. I kept the PRW3000 instead, which is not as bulky. It gives up moon & tide graphs and gains bigger digits for the main display.
superb review. this watch has virtually everything you need !
No, the point is it has some things you DON'T need, hehehe. Or, that it has everything you MIGHT need. It was a fun watch though!
Nice watch! I've always bought Citizen and Seiko, but after seeing this Casio... I like.
The thermometer is VERY accurate. But you have to follow the directions and leave it off your wrist long enough for it to stabilize with the ambient conditions. I think the manual suggests 20 min. The analog ones mostly give up display features in order to have the analog hands. Also some ruggedness, since an analog watch necessarily has more moving parts. Some people just PREFER analog waches. The analog ProTreks are kinda neat, as they use the hands as the compass pointer. (to be cont'd)
what is the difference between the PRW2500T-7 and the PRW2500T-7CR
It's late in the suffix, so probably just something cosmetic.
@@Smaug1 oh ok thanks
better than me when i did my review on my g-shock. haha i didnt even explain a few things right. your review is very good
Brilliant detailed review, thank you.
You're welcome! 'glad it's helping folks.
The thing about the ana-digi ProTreks is that all the digital stuff is crammed onto a tiny display. The pure analog ProTreks DO give up functionality, and cost a load more money too. (and these are not cheap to begin with, costing well over $200 at the moment)
Seems the only things that they left off this Casio watch out of all the others ive looked at, is sunrise / sunset, the hunting timer & the version 3 sensor (which is only found on the PRW 3000). I had a pathfinder years ago & was quite impressed with it but this 1 is def the best watch out atm, especially having the moon phase & tide graph which are very useful indeed & I guess makes up for not having the sunrise / sunset feature which I quite like.
Hey, Jeremy D! Do you know how to use it's backward compass? I find it pretty confusing.
I'm not familiar with the PAW1500, sorry. One thing is for sure though: which ever model you get, spend the extra for the bracelet version, as then, you will have more wearing options. These high-end Casio bracelets are wonderful. Comfortable, plenty of adjustment range... It's just a shame the higher priced watches can't do a bracelet this well until you get over the $500 range.
Biba: glad it helped. I think you'll love the watch.
I've seen that you have some other reviews of swiss army knives ;-) also nice stuff. have you ever been to switzerland?
Why does the compass reading disappear after taking a reading? 4:20
That can NOT be helpful.
My PRG40T and PAW1100T took a reading and kept it on the display until the user pressed MODE to return to the time keep screen
What is the model analog+digital casio watch appear on 5:25 ? Very beautiful watch :)
Nice review , just got mine Friday , had it fitted last nite , nice watch !!!!
Great review. Which one do you suggest? Prw 2500t-7er or Prg 240t-7er?
If you're in range of an atomic time transmitter, the PRW-2500T. If not, the PRG-240 is fine and should save some money.
I now have the PAW1300T and the screen is starting to look burnt making the numbers hard to read so I'm looking for what will be my 4th or 5th Pathfinder watch. I prefer the sunrise/sunset feature of the PAW2000T but it seems sold out everywhere now, do you know if it's still available? I noticed the PRW2500T has a rubber-like material on the back, does that help it read ambient temp while on your wrist? My current one is my first metal pathfinder and the metal body causes the thermometer to just give the temperature of my arm making that feature beyond useless (it worked great on the cheaper plastic pathfinders). Are there other solar-atomic models I should consider? Thank you
It looks like they toughened up the pins that hold the bracelet to the watch, those have been breaking every few months in the 15+ years I've had Pathfinder watches. Have they finally solved this? It's really annoying taking my watch in to fix the bracelet several times per year.
aabsc the 2000 and 2500 were replaced by the 3000. I have one of those now; it's awesome. I think it may be just about obsolete too now. It also has the sunrise/sunset data.
I recently looked at the PRW3000/3500 and don't like the limited information the screen can fit at once, it can't even fit the seconds on the same line as the time, or baro graph and date, I want a display that shows more like on the PRW2500. I just saw a review that says the PWR2500 has sunrise/sunset, do you know if this review is wrong? Quite sure I want the PWR2500. Thanks
aabsc that other review is incorrect; there's no sunrise/sunset data on the 2500. You can check the instructions online to confirm.
I'm torn as every model seems to lack one feature or another, the 2500 has no sunset time or alti graph, the 3000/3500 have very limited info on the screen and/or don't come in a metal band. I'm still leaning towards the 2500 as having the baro graph/date/time all at once is likely my #1 priority, is that the only model that can do that? Thanks
Hi Jeremy. The watch can show the measurement units in meters and celsius degrees too?.
Yes. It is part of the initial set-up.
I have the same watch as you and I am missing that triangle in the top left corner under the moon, Is there a way I should I get it back or what I don't know what to do?
RIAD ABBOUD That's the atomic sync indicator, which lets you know that it received sync'd time with the atomic clock. Are you within range of an atomic time transmitter in the US, Europe, Japan, or China? Did you put the watch in a window facing the correct direction for synchronization?
How accurate is the thermometer on these watches? How long does one need to be in the environment-to-measure before the thermometer starts giving decent readings (eg when going outside)? Does the analogue variant have any less features vs the digital?
What about clock itself? I'd like to have fully titanium. But this face is plastic, right?
this is a badass watch
Good watch but not the Bracelet ,rubber one is the way to goo
Hi jeremy. .. I was so curious i just want to ask if what is the different between casio prw2500t-7 to casio prw2500t-7er. ?
Sorry, I'm not sure. Did you check Amazon?
Yah and its find me confuse if what is there differences between the two
Hard Pipe That nomenclature change is way back in the suffix, so the only difference might be something cosmetic. Maybe a different color or strap/bracelet option.
The final two letters of a Casio model number indicate the actual manufacturing facility the watch is made in. ER is by far the most common, but there are others (ES, UR, UP for instance). To answer the question, there shouldn't be any difference between PRW-2500T-7 & PRW-2500T-7ER.
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This is pretty interesting. How is it called? "Winglets"?
My writs are pretty thin and using these would be awesome.
I'm not sure if there's an official term, but 'wings' or 'winglets' is what watch collectors refer to them as. Their purpose is just to make these bigger watches fit well on a variety of wrist sizes.
Jeremy D That's pretty clever and apparently very comfortable too. Do you know if I can buy some for Casio EDFs or even Citizen watches?
I don't think they will fit on anything but Casios.
Many thanks to you jzorns for your excellent review.
the new PRG-340T was heavily inspired by this model
Interesting to know, but I like that model even less. The bezel got even bigger and is not at all useful.
Is the paint job resistant?
I can imagine after 1 or 2 years of usage the paint to come off...
No, not really. But, unless you're really uptight, it won't bother you. It doesn't look bad, it just shows wear, like almost everything else. If you want a watch that doesn't show wear, you're pretty much stuck with Rado.
Confused between 2500t and 3500t .... Please help
Would you please make a video on how to adjust the band?
No, sorry. I don't have the watch any more. I sold it eons ago to keep the PAW2000, which is also gone now. I think my favorite watch of this genre is the simpler and cheaper Twin Sensor SGW-100B-3V. (compass/thermometer) the altimeter and barometer are not really useful enough to justify the huge difference in cost. At least not for me, who lives in the suburbs of the midwest, where there is no elevation change. The barometer resolution is not fine enough to honestly help predict the weather.
Jeremy D Thanks Jeremy. Saw your other video and learned that you planned to sell the 2500, but was surprised that you also sold the 2000. Will there be a review for your new favorite? BTW, both reviews on 2000 and 2500 are very helpful. Thanks a lot.
ryanzd522 Hey Ryan. Yeah, I sold them both. A year or so later, I wound up missing the 2000, and replaced it with a PRW-3000, which is just perfect. Has all the features of the PAW2000 except the dual layer LCD, faster sensors, smaller size. The PAW-2000 with the resin strap pulled wrist hairs sometimes, but the PRW-3000 doesn't. If you haven't bought one yet, save up and get the PRW-3000 instead.
Jeremy D I ended up with the 2000 which I like a lot. Do you plan to make a video review on the 3000? That would be nice :) Thank you for the advice BTW.
Yes, I sure will make a review on the 3000. I'll try to borrow my 2000 back from the friend I sold it to before doing that, so I can do a side-by-side. I've had it long enough now to put it through its paces and write an informed review.
What is resin.? Can you please explin further what is resin made of..? Is that a durable too..?
It's a type of plastic, but it feels much more flexible and breathes better, due to the matt finish. When I said 'resin' that is short for PUR, (PolyUrethane Resin) which Casio uses for a LOT of their bands.
the case is the titanium too?
or only the band...
Can I use it for swimming, snorkeling, and some scuba diving?
+Salieri Amadeus Yes, as long as the scuba diving isn't very deep.
+Jeremy D thanks for the quick reply Jeremy. I'll be buying this one soon.
hi jeremy ..please can you tell me or show how make the titanium band short..
You just have to punch the pins out from the side of the bracelet with a paper clip. Watch out not to lose the little sleeves that go around the pins. Those are what make them fit snugly. I don't have the watch any more, so I can't show you. I think the manual shows how to do it. If you don't have it, google it up on Casio's site.
Hi, I'd like to ask you if the prw 2500 has the Altimeter graph like the prg240-260 etc. Thank you very much!
+Tanbark Yes, it does. In fact, you can see the spot reserved for it on the home screen.
+Jeremy D Of course but in your video and also in others, this box is always empty in Altimeter mode... I was a bit confused, Thanks for the quick reply :)
+Tanbark Look in the video at 1:47. The graph to the left has the barometric trend graph, and the area to the right of that would have altitude data. (when it's in the altimeter mode)
+Jeremy D ok altitude data, but it seems doesn't have the altitude graph... If you look some video of the prg 240-260-200 or the new protrek you'll understand what I mean, they have also an altitude graph displayed in the same spot of the barometric graph, when in Altimeter mode of course :)
Only the bracelet is Ti. The housing is painted to match. Yep, it will eventually wear off if you wear it all the time. Casio DOES make some full-Ti models, but they are VERY expensive, and hard to find, as I believe they are Japan market only.
Hi! Do you mean the PRW 3100T model? Is that full Ti and no erasable paint on the watch body?
I dont know how to adjust it. Can u show me?
Phouk Khan no, you lazy fuck. Look up the manual, it is easy enough.
Does it have a backlight or Lume? You don't show a Demo.
+Damo 007 It has a green, electro-luminescent backlight.
what is your wrist size ? mine are 6in , would it be big on my wrist ?
what is the difference between PRW2500T-7 and PRG-250T-7?
Probably the 250 is not atomic or not solar. Check for those two specs.
Jeremy D First of all, thank you for the video and all that info you mentioned. It helped a lot. I've checked the specs and everything is the same. They both use solar power etc. I don't know about the atomic thing you've mentioned. What is it?
Can Demir It means the watch has a radio receiver that synchronizes the watch's time to the correct time every night. This feature is usually not included for watches sold in a market that doesn't have such a transmitter. For now, the US has one, Europe has 2 or 3, Japan has 2, and China has 1. So if you're in South America, Africa, Russia, etc. that feature won't help anyway.
Jeremy D thanks mate.
How to set the compas for PRG 250T..
You really didn't touch on any low points for this watch. Why?
Thanks for the video. I have a PRW2500-1 coming.
How do you change celsius to degrees? I got everything but that..
I don't have the watch any more, but I have two guesses:
1) Is it in the Adjust items when you go to set things up in the main screen?
2) If not ^, maybe try Adjust in the Temp mode?
3) If not ^, Look up the module on Casio's website and find it in the manual.
I just thought the way you threw away the packaging and stuff was quite fresh lol
I dont like that the compass bez. does not have ratcheting movement. It bothers me that it can just spin if you bump it into something.
I didn't like it either. It was a friction bezel, but was quite snug; no fears about it rotating freely. My concern is that it is useless and adds height to the watch. :)
Is the watch face made out of titanium too or just the band?
+Mrawesome40 Just the band. Titanium case would block the radio signal to sync the time. the case is plastic, painted to match the Ti bracelet.
Jeremy D thank you
hai sir what your model camera to record this vedio, thanks
can you press the buttons under water??
The glass of prw2500t-7 is made of mineral glass. that mineral glass are scratch proof. .?
Mineral glass is MUCH harder than plastic, which is used on lower end Casios, Swatches, etc. But nowhere near scratchproof. On watches like this with mineral glass, what helps more is for the bezel to be elevated above the level of the crystal, so that glancing blows that would normally cause a scratch just get absorbed by the bezel. With this watch or any G-Shock, you won't likely have scratching issues. If you really want scratch proof, you have to find something with a sapphire glass crystal.
Another question what is the resin band.? Is that a metal or hard plastic type of material.? because im not familiar if what is resin made of...
Hard Pipe It's like a mix of rubber and plastic. It's PUR, which is Polyurethane Resin. If you can afford the bracelet model, get that. It's comfy, no tail sticking out, and longer lasting than the PUR bands.
Just getting them now at Costco!
is it a problem in changing its battery?
I don't know, as I never had to change a battery. In theory, one never should have to change a battery. ;)
Een Nederlandse video van de casio padvinder 240 zou fijn zijn
I have the same, nice watch
Can you please help me i don't know nothing about atomic watch, will it set time by itself? And what is solar battery life? Will I never have to replace the battery?
Can I set time manually if it doesn't work in my country?
The rechargeable battery life is uncertain, but it is at least 10 years if there are no defects. Yes, you can set the time manually if it won't sync.
Yes, it will set itself every night that it can receive the synchronization signal. Yes, you can replace the battery if it goes bad. Where do you live?
Thank you, I just searched atomic timekeeping doesn't work in my country. I live in India. Should I buy the titanium or plastic one?
They have different strengths. The titanium one will last a lot longer than the PUR (polyurethane resin) one will. It also doesn't have that long "tail" of the strap that tends to catch on things. It looks more dressy as well.
However, it costs a lot, and shows scratches easily. (which really bothers some folks)
If you can afford it, go with the titanium one. You can more easily and affordably switch to plastic later, if you wish. Finding a titanium bracelet after purchasing the plastic one would be much more expensive that buying it with the watch.
The Casio PAW 1500 series are the best Pathfinder series. They should go back and re-release that's series. Every Pathfinder should have the moon display. I have a Titanium 1500 but the caseing is plastic 😩
How do you charge the time on the home screen
Hold the adjust button (upper left), press the Mode button (lower left) to cycle through the different items you can set. Then the upper or lower right buttons to adjust the numbers up or down.
Does it have a 24 hr time set on it?
Yes.
@@Smaug1 Thank you sorry for the late response.
agreed with martin !! man can u help me set the altimeter & thermo !!
I would like to see its LED... lights
Thanks for this video
You guys have read the manual where it states all functionality features are not to be taken trustworthy.....just representation.
I saw that. It's just to limit their liability; don't want anyone staking their life on an elevation reading or something. In practice, I've found the readings to be accurate, if calibrated as recommended by Casio.
Jeremy D agreed!
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Tachymeter available in it?
Saif Rajon No. it does have a chronograph though, so you can calculate units per hour if you want.
Thanks for the info. I was thinking of buying this one from Oman(Casio in cheaper there). Should I buy it ?
go for casio only trouble free & cost effective do check out PRG 240 also known as pathfinder 240 !!
Resin. Only the bracelet is Ti.
Que Calidad de Reloj
Only the band is made of titanium. The model PRX-2500 has titanium case and band.
Great review, thnx! Just got it myself :-). Prefer TH-cam to the manual that comes in the box. // Peace
6,78 inch. he says it in the video
I bought the exact same watch its made in japan Y but the bracelet has an engraved ( Base Titanium China ) is this fake? Anyone who have same watch please. Reply, thanks!
No need to worry my friend, what you have there is a genuine one. "Base titanium China" is like the grade of the titanium they used for this watch. Well, obviously they supply it from China but it is real.
Hate the auto correct!!! I meant great watch..
The box,, mdf box,, sad but it is what it is
cool watch but they killed it in my opinion with that steel bracelet
pavy415 The bracelet is titanium, and is one of the great features of this watch. It's as light as plastic, but as strong as steel, and doesn't interfere with the radio reception like a steel one might. It feels great against the skin too. Give titanium a try sometime; it's wonderful.
Who cares about the box and paper its made with...love these reviews but when you guys talk about the box and the tin cans the watches come it..its ridiculous..just pen and get to the watch...its not a movie teaser... but thanks for the time to film it.. ;)
Got one, breast watch