CasioIlluminator Tide Graph Moon Phase 10-Year Battery Digital Watch

I bought this model with the intention of modding it. Easy to do since the module shares the same dimensions with the AE1200.This module has great functionality, but I wasn't super thrilled at the bulky size of the case. The buttons were a little stiff too. Anyway with a better case, crystal and strap it's super comfortable and really levels up the user experience.I usually stick to solar and mechanical watches. However the 10 year battery life, retro styling and functionality really drew me in. No regrets. I'm really enjoying it.Also if you're worried about the instructions just watch a youtube review video. Seems easier than thumbing through the tiny manual.

If James Bond had to tighten his budget and shop smart, this is 100% the watch he’d pick—right after clipping a coupon and hitting “Add to Cart.” Sleek, simple, and just complicated enough to make me feel like I might be able to disarm a nuclear device (or at least time my instant noodles with absolute precision).The tidal feature? I live nowhere near the ocean, but now I know when the tides are changing—so I can act mysterious and whisper things like, “The tide’s coming in,” even if I’m just in the breakroom.It’s inexpensive, but not in a “why does this smell like lead paint?” way—more like “wow, this was made by people who know value and secretly want me to feel cool.” I now check the time unnecessarily just to flex. Do I know how to use all the features? Absolutely not. Do I pretend like I do? Every. Single. Day.10/10 would recommend if you want to feel like a secret agent who also knows when high tide is.

Another fantastic value from Casio. My husband was thrilled with this stocking stuffer at Christmas. He loves knowing the tides for no reason. The manual that comes with the watch is a bit intimidating but that’s because there are so many features. We were able to get it all programmed and it was impressive how much this watch will do. Despite its size, it doesn’t feel bulky or heavy on the wrist. We think it looks pretty cool and comparable to a G-Shock or even much more expensive rugged watches. We could spend a whole lot more on accessories but always love the durability, functionality, and unpretentiousness of Casio.

Perfect for bigger wrists and is worth it for sure, easy to use and set up as well

I bought this Casio Illuminator watch for my husband, and I think he believes he’s now part secret agent, part Navy SEAL. He keeps lighting it up in dark rooms like he's defusing a bomb or signaling a satellite. It’s adorable, really.Jokes aside, this watch is awesome. The backlight is bright enough to double as a flashlight in a power outage (we tested it… he insisted), and the thing is practically indestructible. My husband is not easy on his gear, but this watch just shrugs off bumps, scrapes, and the occasional drop like it’s nothing.He wears it everywhere—fishing, working out, mowing the lawn, pretending he’s in a survival movie—it hasn’t left his wrist since he got it. For the price, the quality is unbeatable, and it somehow manages to make him feel 10x cooler. (And honestly? I kind of agree.)Highly recommend if your man wants to feel like he can tell time and save the world.

I like the watch - the ten year battery, tide (approximate) indicator, and other features are helpful and interesting. My main gripe is the instructions. They include one, tiny booklet in multiple languages, with a font so small that even my regular reading glasses aren’t strong enough to comfortably figure out how this marvel works. The multiple language booklet is also sub optimal. It may not seem like much, but this is just one manual of hundreds which I keep on file. Keeping four or five times as much as i need adds up after a while. Would it be so difficult to include a set of instructions with a reasonable sized font, and maybe separate instructions for the other languages so I can just pitch the ones I don’t need?

I’m completely satisfied with this watch. It’s rugged, packed with useful features like tide graph and moon phase, and delivers the precision Casio is known for. The brand continues to maintain high quality in every model, and this one is no exception. Highly recommended.

Great watch for the price. My son wears it everyday.