Solar powered watches

[Tarawa86]

I've been wanting to get a solar-powered watch, and have been looking at the Casio Pro Trek line (specifically the Pro Trek PRW2500T Tough Solar Digital Sport Watch). It seems well reviewed, and I like the fact that it has a built in tide graph, since I like to crab.

Anybody here have any experience with the Pro Trek line?

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[Member 34319]

Still needs a battery after a couple years. Wife had a very nice solar watch. Lasted 4 years before the battery needed replacement. Better than a year, like most non solar last I guess. Still not like my automatic that just keeps on going as long as I wear it daily.

I dig the tide graph on that watch. Handy.

 

[Tarawa86]

Still not like my automatic that just keeps on going as long as I wear it daily

Good point, hadn't considered that type of watch for some reason.

 

[crossbow5]

Citizen Eco-Drive. Been going strong for over 15 years.

 

[Tarawa86]

Citizen Eco-Drive. Been going strong for over 15 years.

That looks like a nice line of watches. Which model do you have?

 

[Member 34319]

Good point, hadn't considered that type of watch for some reason.

I've got a beater Seiko automatic that I've had for what feels like forever.

I've been gifted nicer watches, also autos, that I just don't wear.

Of course after a few days autos stop. But all you need is a winder, or just put it on and after a bit set it.

 

[powermad]

I really like the Casio G-Shock's
I've never had to replace a battery in any of mine.
My first one still comes back to life and the correct time when it's been in the drawer for months.
I prefer large face analog watches.

 

[Tarawa86]

I really like the Casio G-Shock's

Love my G-Shock also. That's primarily why I'm considering the Pro Trek line first.

 

[hatchj]

I really like my citizen eco-drive. They have a pretty wide variance in price. Costco has some for around 200 bucks (on up). Ive had mine for a year and a half, not once has it been below 75% battery

 

[JustSomeGuy]

Citizen Eco-Drive. Been going strong for over 15 years.

+1 for the Eco-Drive. This one has been my every day watch for 5 years or more. I've killed several Seiko, automatics, usually within 2 years. This one has the benefit of always being right as it is "radio controlled" and syncs with the national time service.

 

[FortRock]

I got one of the earliest Citizen Eco-Drive watches for a Father's Day gift a long time ago. I know it was over 15 years. Lots of abuse and it is still on time all the time. Glows in the dark like no other. I have gone through a number of watch bands.

 

[Tarawa86]

+1 for the Eco-Drive. This one has been my every day watch for 5 years or more. I've killed several Seiko, automatics, usually within 2 years. This one has the benefit of always being right as it is "radio controlled" and syncs with the national time service.

How scratch resistant is the face? any non-recessed watch I've had has tended to get pretty scratched up.

 

[hatchj]

How scratch resistant is the face? any non-recessed watch I've had has tended to get pretty scratched up.

My band (metal links) has taken some abuse, but the face still is scratch free. Ive had a couple other watches that ive managed to scratch. But this thing hasnt so far. Wear it working on my cars, at work, etc. I wore it elk hunting in november as well going through some fairly thick forest.

 

[Ops]

I got this one.

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[JustSomeGuy]

How scratch resistant is the face? any non-recessed watch I've had has tended to get pretty scratched up.

Well...
I'm a rancher 16-20 hours out of every day with all the dirt, rocks, mud and grime that comes with it. Aside from taking it off to snap a picture of it a few minutes ago, the only time it comes off my wrist is when it's dirty enough to justify cleaning it. I just looked it over real good and there are a couple scratches that are so tiny I have to get the light on them just right to even see them...

 

[Tarawa86]

Well...
I'm a rancher 16-20 hours out of every day with all the dirt, rocks, mud and grime that comes with it. Aside from taking it off to snap a picture of it a few minutes ago, the only time it comes off my wrist is when it's dirty enough to justify cleaning it. I just looked it over real good and there are a couple scratches that are so tiny I have to get the light on them just right to even see them...

Thanks, that's great real-world usage feedback. I've had a few expensive watches that have scratched far too easily.

 

[crossbow5]

That looks like a nice line of watches. Which model do you have?

It just shows as Eco Drive on the watch. Titanium WR 100.

 

[JustSomeGuy]

Thanks, that's great real-world usage feedback. I've had a few expensive watches that have scratched far too easily.

Yup. The Seiko Kinetic watches I killed off looked like they'd been shot out of a canon when they died, and I didn't do anything different with them than I do with the Citizen... go figure...

 

[albin25]

I hear they've been actually been able to make a watch that can just be "wound-up" every couple of days. there's no batteries to go dead and no need to have a sunny day.

You can even get one with now that has NO MOVING PARTS



Ain't modern technology a wonder?

 

[Tarawa86]

I got this one.

Amazon.com: Casio Men's PRO TREK Stainless Steel Quartz Watch with Resin Strap, Black, 20.2 (Model: PRW-3510Y-8CR) : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry

Buy Casio Men's PRO TREK Stainless Steel Quartz Watch with Resin Strap, Black, 20.2 (Model: PRW-3510Y-8CR) and other Wrist Watches at Amazon.com. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns.

www.amazon.com

Has it met your expectations so far? It seems fairly similar to the model I was looking at.