CasioWave Ceptor Solar - Multiband 6 Men's Watch WVQ-M410B-1AJF (Japan Import)

A fancy watch without the fancy price. I've owned many Casio watches, from an old school calculator watch to a big burly G-Shock Tough Solar, which was my first watch that received a signal from WWVB. Setting a watch is not a difficult task, but it's nice to not have to really worry about anything (after initial set-up), just put it on and go. The watch is also very stylish and easily pairs with dressier outfits.This Wave Ceptor watch mixes radio-controlled technology and classic analog looks. This particular model is advertised as being imported from Japan, though sadly isn't 100% Japanese-made, like the old school Casios. Regardless, it is a great watch The user's manual that came with this watch is printed only in Japanese, but the seller includes a little card that explains how to download the english version of the user's manual ( or you can just as easily look up Casio module 5174). This watch also features an alarm and stopwatch, but I doubt I'll ever use those functions. The crystal is poly-carbonate instead of glass, and with daily use, has developed some light scratches, but you really have to be looking for them to actually see them. This wristwatch is powered by exposure to just about any light source, be it sunlight, fluorescent, etc., and will conserve power (though will still keep exact time) by entering a kind of "sleep mode" when idle for a certain amount of time, like when you lay it on a dresser or nightstand, for example.The initial set-up of this watch up is tricky, though once I figured out the programming sequence, it was fairly smooth sailing from there. I live a little over 500 miles east of the WWVB antenna array in Ft. Collins, CO, and this watch receives the nightly synchronization signal just fine.

I see a lot of reviews saying that the watch is difficult to setup. I must admit that it is difficult to configure it without instructions, but a quick google search took me to the correct manual for this particular model. After I found the manual, setting up the watch was easy.My only gripe with the watch is that I haven’t yet been able to get the watch to do a successful radio reception. I have a citizen watch that is also radio controlled, it updated last night with no problem.Considering the functionality of the watch, and the fact that it is solar powered and radio controlled, for an analog watch the price is not that bad. I’d buy it again. Well done Casio

I was originally attracted to this watch because of its Atomic Clock accuracy, water resistance, and solar tech; initially programming it for my time zone seemed simple enough. But after owning the watch for more than three years now, and moving through multiple time zones, reprogramming it each time and getting lost in the myriad button sequences and combinations, I've decided the watch may not actually be worth the trouble. Twice within the past three years, after finding myself completely unable to restore the proper time, I've had to call the Casio helpline for assistance. Even their techs needed nearly an hour each time to straighten things out. So I don't dare press any of the buttons anymore! If you're looking for a simple watch, this may not be the one for you.

Review after about 4 - 5 days of use:(1) Download the English User Guide http://support.casio.com/storage/en/manual/pdf/EN/009/qw5174.pdf(2) If you enjoy working with electronics or computers, you'll be able to configure this watch no problem. If you are not a tinkerer - then configuring this may be too much of a hassle for you.(3) Recommendation: You may want to verify the accuracy of the second-hand home position before setting up the watch for the first time. My watch second-hand must have moved out of calibration in transit. So much of the watch set-up and configuration utilizes the second-hand; if it is misadjusted, it will be hard configuring your watch (see page E-59 in guide).Now, what I like about the watch:(a) At night time, it synchronizes to the atomic clock signal very reliably (I live in Eastern PA).(b) Accurate each and every day within a second.(c) Never needs batteries(d) Never need to set the time again, nor the date. How great is that?(e) Hands are easy to read day and night.(f) The Alarm, Countdown Timer, and Stopwatch are all easy to use and configure - once you learn the functions of each of the four buttons.(g) Comfortable to wear, and good sizing (not too big, not too small).(h) Accurate to within a second every day, and never need to set the time, nor date, nor change battery again for the life of the watch. (Sorry to repeat this, but this is amazing to me).What don't I like?(a) the bottom dial is just about useless. Shows the hour in 24 hour format.I have several other watches (Moto 360, Citizen, and two automatic mechanical watches for more dressy occasions). This is my favorite at this moment. May purchase another Wave Ceptor.

Could not have made it more complicated to operate, even with the English manual. Just a stupid watch. Maybe it's my old eyes but I can't read any of the nonsense they have posted around the outside to set the time zone. I hate it and it's listed on Ebay if you want it for cheap.But it looks nice. So does my Skagen and Rolex but I don't hate them.I've been wearing a simpler waveceptor for nigh on 5 years now, so I know how good they can be. This one isn't.

A very complicated and non-intuitive device; instructions are useless

Great idea this watch but setting it up is way too complicated. I have analog Casio now w 10 year battery, it’s the second one, and love it. Tried to branch out to higher tech but I failed. Am returning it. 😩