Casio Forester 100 Meter Water Resistant

I found this watch to be an outstanding value. I always enjoy getting maximum value for my money. As a senior citizen on fixed income this is important. This watch looks good, is very readable and with the velcro band is as comfortable as an expansion band. Had tried a G-shock but found it too big/cumbersome. The Forester model by Casio is a best-buy in my opinion.

The watch is of good quality, keeps time well, and keeps functioning despite my abuse to it.

However, the band will "skunk" like a gym sock after a few weeks. I have had three of these watches, and the original bands last about 3 months.

The watches are pretty good if you are willing to invest the time to replace the bands with plastic or rubber replacement straps.

I bought a 4$ rubber strap to replace the cloth when it fails, and the rubber strap will last about a year...

I received this watch as a Christmas present in 2004. The time of this writing is September 2007, and the watch is not only still running, it has the original battery! I've never had a watch that lasted this long on one battery. It has also survived without any major scratches or any other damage, despite the fact I wear it constantly while working in a warehouse. Easy to read, as well. A good, comfortable, rugged watch.

It is amazing that you can get such rugged dependability for this price. I am now buying my second Casio Forester only beacuse I am EXTREAMLY hard on wrist watches. Do not hesitate to buy this watch.

I have had one of these for over three years that has included high heat (105) and humidity, extreme dirt/sand and direct exposure to rain and a bicycle ride that ended in a crash! It has the original battery and has been running great since I've had it. Because of this, it is now the official timepeice of the Big Hopper Project team!