Casio G-Shock Atomic Solar Chronograph Watch GS1100-2A

The Casio G-Shock Atomic Solar Chronograph Watch GS1100-2A is a top-notch sports watch. It's tough, functional, good looking, and it's available for under $200.00 at the time of this post. For those kinds of reasons, Casio watches have earned their place among the best values in timekeeping, and this Casio chronograph watch shows why.

Casio's G-Shock family of watches are widely respected as the world's toughest watches. They are built with several layers of construction that work to isolate and absorb the effect of intense shocks, protecting the inner watch core. Encased in ion-plated stainless steel, the Casio G-Shock Atomic Solar Chronograph Watch GS1100-2A inherits that family trait of legendary toughness. It's a real beater, made to withstand the rigors of extreme activities, with far more shock-resistance than needed for everyday wear.

Along with its toughness, the Casio G-Shock Atomic Solar Chronograph Watch GS1100-2A is loaded with functionality. First, it provides full chronograph functions, including split-time, with 1/20 second resolution and 60 minute elapsed time capacity, great for any sports and activities requiring the measurement of elapsed time. Second, this timepiece is accurate right up to the second due to its multi-band atomic calibration. Even without calibration, the Casio GS1100-2A maintains accuracy within +/-20 seconds per month, due to its precision quartz movement. Third, if you travel, you'll appreciate the world time function that delivers the time in 29 time zones (27 cities). Fourth, you will never need to change a battery, because the Casio G-Shock Atomic Solar Chronograph Watch GS1100-2A is solar powered, drawing energy from light, even ordinary indoor lighting, and it will keep running for five months on full charge without further exposure to light. Fifth, this versatile watch is ready for your next dive expedition, with water-resistance rating of 200 meters. Finally, time can be read in 12 or 24 hour format, the auto-calendar is pre-programmed until the year 2099, it offers 4 daily alarms with snooze function, and more. Obviously, the Casio GS1100-2A provides a lot of functionality.

Specifications

•  Size:	49.8mm x 15.2mm
•  Case:	Black ion plated stainless steel, silver tone accents
•  Bezel:	Black ion plated stainless steel, stationary
•  Dial:	Blue, 3 black subdials, date aperture between 4 and 5 o'clock positions
•  Crystal:	Scratch-resistant, tempered mineral
•  Movement:	Precision quartz analog movement, 12 or 24 hour formats, world time in 29 time zones and 27 cities, auto-calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099), 4 daily alarms with snooze, hourly time signal, shock-resistant
•  Chronograph:	1/20 second stopwatch, 60 seconds, 60 minutes, elapsed time, split time, countdown timer
•  Accuracy:	Atomic timekeeping, multi-band 5 frequencies [WWVB (USA) 60 kHz, JJY40 (Japan) 40 kHz, JJY60 (Japan) 60 kHz, MSF (UK) 60 kHz, DCF77 (Germany) 77.5kHz], receives time calibration radio signals which keep the displayed time accurate, auto-receive function (4 times per day), manual receive function Signal WWVB frequency 60kHz, +/- 20 seconds per month with no radio signal calibration
•  Power:	Solar/light powered, no batteries to change, power level indicator, charge life from full charge of 11 months without further exposure to light, once charged average room lighting will maintain the charge, storage battery CTL11025
•  Illumination:	Neo-brite luminous hands and hour markers
•  Submersible:	20 atm/200 meters/660 feet
•  Band:	Black resin strap, tang clasp

It's hard to resist the classy, sports appeal of the Casio G-Shock Atomic Solar Watch GS1100-2A,designed with a dark blue dial that supports three black subdials and silver-tone markers and accents, all set in a black case that attaches to the wrist with a comfortable, black rubber strap. While designed large (49.8mm x 15.2mm) to house its functions and to provide easy readouts at a glance, it doesn't hurt that its size commands admiring attention. It's a great looking watch for business, sports events and casual wear. And, being made for extreme activity, if you can take it, so can this Casio chronograph watch.

MSRP: $300.00

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Victorinox Swiss Army Chronograph Watch 241120

The Victorinox Swiss Army Chronograph Watch 241120 makes a stunning impression with metallic blue dial and bezel set off with stainless steel case and bracelet. Designed with classical Swiss Army watch style, it looks great with any attire and for nearly any occasion except for the most formal. With its tachymeter scale on the bezel and full chronograph functions, the Victorinox Swiss Army Chronograph Watch 241120 makes a fine choice as an aviator's watch or racing watch, good for any application where measuring elapsed time and calculating units per hour (such as miles or kilometers per hour) are required.

With precision Swiss analog quartz movement, the Victorinox Swiss Army Chronograph Watch 241120 is a superb timekeeper that delivers ultra high accuracy and reliability. The subdials register 1/10 second resolution at 2 o'clock, 60 seconds (continuous regular time) at 6 o'clock, and 30 minutes at 10 o'clock, while chrono seconds are indicated by the central sweep seconds hand. The chronograph offers stopwatch, countdown timer, and split-seconds functions. Many will also find the date function with display aperture at 4 o'clock very useful.

As expected from Swiss Army watches, the Victorinox Swiss Army Chronograph Watch 241120 is built to withstand the rigors of extreme activity. With 316L surgical grade stainless steel case and bracelet, and anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, this chronograph watch provides heavy-duty durability and excellent corrosion resistance, made to last and last. While the 100 meter submersible rating does not qualify the Victorinox Swiss Army Chronograph Watch 241120 for serious diving, the screwdown caseback and crown with O-ring seal ensures water-resistance for swimming and light snorkeling.

Specifications

•  Size:	40mm diameter
•  Case:	316L surgical grade stainless steel, screwdown caseback
•  Bezel:	Aluminum, blue, tachymeter scale
•  Crown:	Protected srewdown crown with O-ring seal, chrono pushers
•  Dial:	Blue, 3 tonal subdials, silver Arabic numerals, date aperture at 4 o'clock position
•  Crystal:	Anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire
•  Movement:	Precision Swiss quartz analog movement, calendar date
•  Chronograph:	1/10 second, 60 seconds, 30 minutes, split-seconds function, stopwatch, countdown timer
•  Illumination:	Luminous hands and hour markers
•  Submersible:	10 atm/100 meters/330 feet
•  Band:	316L stainless steel bracelet, push button deployment clasp with safety, length men's

Designed and crafted with characteristic Victorinox aplomb, the Victorinox Swiss Army Chronograph Watch 241120 delivers superb, long-lasting performance while looking good doing it. Given as a gift, either to yourself or someone you care about, this chronograph watch is sure to be appreciated.

MSRP: $495.00

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Sale Price: $299.00 (Save 40% + free shipping)

Tag Heuer Formula One F1 Watch WAH1110.BA0850

The Tag Heuer Formula One F1 Watch WAH1110.BA0850 is one of Tag's best selling watches in the Formula One collection, and for good reasons. With bold styling and tank-like durability, this high end sports watch is ready to go wherever you go. Functionally, the Tag Heuer Formula One F1 Watch WAH1110.BA0850 is designed as an accurate, reliable dive watch, submersible to 200 meters. Yet, it's a beautiful watch for any occasion, built to take the punishment of everyday wear.

Its dive watch features include, unidirectional rotating bezel with 60-minute scale for providing critical interval timing data, large luminous hands and hour markers that stand against a black dial for easy readouts even in low light and no light conditions, water-resistance up to 200 meters, and a stainless steel bracelet with a fold-over, double-locking deployment clasp with safety and diving extension system for fitting over dive suits. Without question the Tag Heuer Formula One F1 Watch WAH1110.BA0850 is well-equipped for going down deep and delivering top-notch performance. Still, it's a safe bet that most people who buy this watch, do not do so for diving.

A friend of mine bought one of these watches for himself a couple of months ago, and he wears it everyday. When I commented on its great dive features, he had no idea what I was talking about. He bought the Tag Heuer Formula One F1 Watch WAH1110.BA0850 because it looks great, plain and simple. Of course, he knew that with a "Tag," he was getting a fine Swiss watch, and he's glad that he can wear it at the beach or in the pool without worrying about water getting inside, but diving was never his concern. Still, whether we dive or not, it's good to know that the watch we're wearing is a fine instrument with high functionality, even if we never use those functions.

Specifications

•  Size:	41mm x 11.5mm
•  Case:	Finely brushed stainless steel, screwdown caseback
•  Bezel:	Scratch-resistant titanium carbide plated stainless steel, unidirectional rotating bezel, 60-minute scale, raised fine-brushed numerals
•  Crown:	Protected, screwdown crown, scratch-resistant titanium carbide plated
•  Dial:	Black, 3 hand display, date aperture at 3 o'clock
•  Crystal:	Anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire
•  Movement:	Precision Tag Heuer Swiss quartz analog, calendar date
•  Illumination:	Large luminous hands and hour markers
•  Submersible:	20 atm/200 meters/660 feet
•  Band:	Brushed stainless steel bracelet, fold-over double-locking deployment clasp with safety, and dive extension system

The Tag Heuer Formula One F1 Watch WAH1110.BA0850 offers plenty of sophisticated sports appeal along with Tag's legendary technological excellence. It feels solid and comfortable on the wrist, and provides the pleasure of wearing a prestigious timepiece.

MSRP: $900.00

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Seiko Automatic Dive Watch SNM035

The Seiko Automatic Dive Watch SNM035, sometimes called the "Monster," is a highly refined, heavy duty underwater instrument for serious and recreational diving. Interestingly, most of us who are drawn to this bestselling watch rarely, if ever dive. We like the way it looks and the way it feels on the wrist. We appreciate the classic dive watch design that arises from its function-first orientation, and the high utility of its features, even if we don't use them fully, and we simply enjoy wearing it. Still, if you dive, you can appreciate the Seiko Automatic Dive Watch SNM035 all the more.

The primary dive features include the unidirectional rotating bezel with 60-minute scale and luminous marker at the 12 o'clock position for delivering critical dive timing data, the large luminous hands and hour markers that provide clear legibility in low light and murky conditions, the 200 meter water-resistance rating conferred by the twin screwdown crowns and the screwdown caseback, and the bracelet equipped with a fold-over pushbutton deployment clasp with safety latch and dive extension for fitting properly over a wet suit. Other features of the Seiko Automatic Dive Watch SNM035 may not be quite as obvious to the eye but, nevertheless, are great for a dive watch, or any watch for that matter.

Designed for repeated exposure to salt water and the rigors of underwater expeditions, the case and bracelet are made from 316L surgical grade stainless steel for high durability and corrosion resistance, for optimum longevity. Still, it's what's inside the case that really counts, the hidden mechanism within. When operating in the unforgiving underwater environment timing is critical, and precise, reliable time measurement can mean the difference between life and death. Here, the Seiko Automatic Dive Watch SNM035 really delivers with its caliber 7s35 automatic, self-winding movement, with 21 jewel bearings, and 42 hour power reserve. The automatic movement powers up as you wear it, winding whenever you move, so you never need to worry about it running down, or a battery giving out just when you most need the time, a great feature for a dive watch.

Specifications

•  Size:	45mm x 15mm
•  Case:	316L surgical grade stainless steel, screwdown caseback
•  Bezel:	316L stainless steel, unidirectional rotating, 60-minute scale, luminous marker at 12 o'clock position
•  Crown:	Protected screwdown crown at 2 o'clock, and screwdown compass controller at 4 o'clock
•  Dial:	Black, date aperture at 4 o'clock, inner 360 degree rotating compass dial ring
•  Crystal:	Domed, scratch-resistant hardlex
•  Movement:	Precision Seiko mechanical, automatic/self-winding, caliber 7s35, 21 jewels, calendar date
•  Illumination:	Large luminous hands and hour markers and bezel dot
•  Submersible:	20 atm/200 meters/660 feet
•  Band:	316L surgical grade stainless steel, fold-over push-button safety clasp, width 19.5mm, length men's, dive extension

One of the more obvious features of the Seiko Automatic Dive Watch SNM035 is its size. Dubbed the "Monster," its 45mm x 15mm case is quite a wrist full that makes a strong impression, while fulfilling its function of providing easy readouts at a glance. When it's on your wrist, you know that you are wearing a highly refined, heavy duty instrument that offers Seiko precision and reliability, so it's a pleasure to wear whether you dive or not.

MSRP: $495.00

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Chase-Durer Trackmaster Pro Chronograph Watch 224.2BO-LEA

The Chase-Durer Trackmaster Pro Chronograph Watch 224.2BO-LEA  is an extremely versatile sports watch, the result of many hours of research and consultations with specialists in many fields, both military and civilian. Divers will appreciate its unidirectional rotating bezel with 60-minute scale for tracking critical dive times, its large luminous hands and hour markers (SuperLuminova) for clear legibility in low light or no light conditions, and its 200 meter water-resistance rating conferred by its screwdown caseback, crown and chrono pushers.

For aviators and race enthusiasts (of all persuasions, motor-assisted or not), the Chase-Durer Trackmaster Pro Chronograph Watch 224.2BO-LEA offers 1/10 second resolution, and registers partial times (as many as you need) and accumulated time for up to 12 hours of elapsed time. Equipped also with a tachymeter scale on the bezel, average speed (miles or kilometers per hour) can be determined readily over a known distance. Of course, the tachymeter can be used for any kind of units--for example, to determine rate of production, such as the number of widgets produced each hour in the factory.

Built with 316L surgical grade stainless steel with black ion-plated accents, for durability and corrosion resistance, the case of the Chase-Durer Trackmaster Pro Chronograph Watch 224.2BO-LEA houses a precision multifunction movement (ETA 251.262) that delivers the outstanding quartz accuracy and reliability expected from a Swiss Made watch.

Specifications

•  Size:	44mm x 12mm
•  Case:	316L surgical grade brushed stainless steel and black ion-plated steel, screwdown caseback
•  Bezel:	316L stainless steel, black ion-plated, unidirectional rotating with 60-minute scale, tachymeter scale
•  Crown:	Screwdown crown and chrono pushers
•  Dial:	Black, textured carbon fiber, 3 tonal subdials, orange trim, date aperture at 4 o'clock
•  Crystal:	Anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire
•  Movement:	Precision Swiss quartz analog, ETA 251.262, 27 jewels, calendar date
•  Chronograph:	1/10 second resolution, 60 seconds, 60 minutes, 12 hours, partial times, accumulated elapsed time, stopwatch, countdown timer
•  Illumination:	Large luminous hands and hour markers
•  Submersible:	20 atm/200 meters/660 feet
•  Band:	Black leather strap with orange contrast stitching, deployment clasp with double-lock security, width 27mm, length men's
•  Additional:	Serial numbered

Chase-Durer's mission is to offer top quality Swiss watches at realistic prices, and the Chase-Durer Trackmaster Pro Chronograph Watch 224.2BO-LEA backs up their mission statement. Built with some of the world's finest materials and craftsmanship, Chase-Durer's scrupulous attention to detail can be seen in its sophisticated sport design, from its dial of black textured carbon fiber to it's black leather strap, and its subtle orange accents. Looking every bit like the highly refined timing instrument that it is, the Chase-Durer Trackmaster Pro Chronograph Watch 224.2BO-LEA exudes competence for any challenge.

MSRP: $995.00

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Citizen Professional Diver Ladies Watch EP6010-03E

The Citizen Professional Diver Ladies Watch EP6010-03E is a finely tuned and very durable underwater instrument, perfect for professional divers and avid swimmers alike. The 32mm diameter case makes a great fit for women, and it delivers the critical timing data needed below the surface and above, with classic dive watch design.

The primary diver features of the Citizen Professional Diver Ladies Watch EP6010-03E include the unidirectional rotating bezel with 60-minute dive scale and luminous marker at the 12 o'clock position, large luminous hands and hour markers for clear legibility in low light or no light conditions, professional grade water-resistance to 300 meters, and an adjustable black rubber dive strap for wearing comfort and security. While not so obvious to the eye, the Eco-drive movement also contributes to dive functionality.

The Eco-drive solar powered Citizen Professional Diver Ladies Watch EP6010-03E never needs a battery change and remains charged for months at a time, even in the dark. It charges in natural sunlight or indoor light, and maintains a 180 day power reserve with no exposure to light. A low charge indicator gives advance notice of power depletion, so the Citizen Professional Diver Ladies Watch EP6010-03E will not quit working when you least expect it, nor just when you need it the most several fathoms under.

Specifications

•  Size:	32mm x 12.5mm
•  Case:	Brushed stainless steel, screwdown caseback
•  Bezel:	Black stainless steel, unidirectional rotating, 60-minute scale, luminous marker at the 12 o'clock position
•  Crown:	Fluted, screwdown crown
•  Dial:	Black with wave pattern, yellow accents, date aperture at 3 o'clock
•  Crystal:	Scratch-resistant, tempered mineral crystal
•  Movement:	Precision Eco-Drive Japanese quartz analog, calendar date
•  Power:	Solar power, charges in natural sunlight or indoor light, 180 day power reserve with no exposure to light, low charge indicator
•  Illumination:	Luminous hands and hour markers and bezel dot
•  Submersible:	30 atm/300 meters/990 feet
•  Band:	Black rubber dive strap, traditional tang clasp, width 17mm, length women's

While there is nothing particularly feminine about the Citizen Professional Diver Ladies Watch EP6010-03E, this timepiece is a professional instrument that transcends notions of feminine or masculine fashion, making its own fashion statement as a highly refined tool that looks good no matter who is wearing it or where. While $275.00 is not exactly cheap, for what you get the Citizen Professional Diver Ladies Watch EP6010-03E is a real deal for the real thing, and it can be purchased for less.

MSRP: $275.00

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Citizen Professional Diver Ladies Watch EP6010-03E
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Wenger Commando SR Watch 70873

The Wenger Commando SR Watch 70873 (SR = Slide Rule) offers so many features Wenger considers it their "Swiss Army Knife" of watches. With full chronograph functions and tachymeter scale it's ideal for racing or aviation or any application where measuring elapsed time, factoring in distance, and calculating average speed are essential.

The utility of the Wenger Commando SR Watch 70873 is magnified by the E6B aviator's slide rule which can be used for a wide array of calculations and conversions, including but not limited to:
.  Pre-flight and in-flight calculations such as ground speed, air speed, distance, wind set, fuel consumption, etc.;
.  Conversions of statute miles to nautical miles or to kilometers, mph to kph, imperial measurements to metric, and currency conversions;
.  And it performs arithmetic functions for the equation or formula of one's choosing.

Of course, the usefulness of the Wenger Commando SR Watch 70873 is not limited to racing enthusiasts or pilots and flight crews, but its multifunctions can be applied to many indoor and outdoor activities requiring precision timing and factoring (running, cycling and rowing come readily to mind). The precision Swiss quartz analog movement with 13 jewels is accurate to 1/10 second per day, and features a 12 hour, triple gauge chronograph with continuous sweep second hand. Built with solid surgical grade stainless steel for durability and reliability in extreme conditions, the Wenger Commando SR Watch 70873 is sealed with screwdown caseback and crown for water-resistance rating of 100 meters--not enough for scuba diving, but sufficient for swimming and snorkeling.

Specifications

•  Size:	42mm x 13mm
•  Case:	316L brushed stainless steel, screwdown caseback
•  Bezel:	316L brushed stainless steel, stationary, EB6 aviator's slide rule (rotating/locking inner bezel operated by the left crown at 10 o'clock)
•  Crown:	Fluted, screwdown crown, left crown operates the slide rule, chrono pushers
•  Dial:	Black, 3 silver subdials (small seconds at 2 o'clock, 12 hours at 6 o'clock, 30 minutes at 9 o'clock), tachymeter scale on the flange, date aperture at 4 o'clock
•  Crystal:	Scratch-resistant, tempered mineral crystal
•  Movement:	Precision Swiss quartz analog (accurate to 1/10 second per day), calendar date, 13 jewels
•  Chronograph:	60 seconds, 30 minutes, 12 hours, stopwatch, countdown timer
•  Illumination:	Luminous hands and hour markers
•  Submersible:	10 atm/100 meters/330 feet
•  Band:	Black leather strap, padded, white contrast stitching, tang clasp, width 20mm, length men's, lug width 21mm

While perfect for wearing with a leather flight jacket, the Wenger Commando SR Watch 70873 demonstrates the clean order of Wenger design principles, making it suitable for most settings, where it's certain to draw admiring attention. The Wenger Commando SR Watch 70873 is entirely Swiss made with the high attention to detail expected from the makers of the Genuine Swiss Army Knife.

MSRP: $375.00

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Wenger Commando SR Watch 70873
Sale Price: $195.00 (Save 48% + free shipping)