The Gents Casio PRW-1300-1VER is part of Casio's Pro Trek range of watches. These Casio watches are aimed at the outdoor consumer and have a number of Casio's advanced features to aid adventurous types. For starters, this watch features Casio G-Shock technology. This comprises of a combination of rubber and steel case parts and a recessed, toughened mineral glass to prevent breakage. Inside the case, the Casio PRW-1300-1VER has small 'springs' at certain positions around the watch module to absorb shocks before the movement does. This, like the rest of the Casio G-SHOCK range, makes the watch very durable. Add to this a black resin strap and a 100 metre water resistant case and it becomes a great watch for outdoor activities.

Besides the obvious quality of the case, the watch also features Casio Pro Treks advanced watch functions. These include a thermometer, displaying the surrounding temperature in a digital format on the dial (ranges between -10°C / +60°C). This watch also includes a sensor for measuring barometric pressure and a digital compass with a graphical direction pointer to help you find your way back. Another Casio Pro Trek function is the 10,000 metre altimeter with a High Altitude and Low Altitude memory. This measures the air pressure and uses it to work out your current altitude. The great explorers features don't stop there. The watch will also withstand temperatures as low as -10°C.

The Gents Casio Pro Trek PRW-1300-1VER also features the Casio Wave Ceptor technology to ensure perfect timekeeping. The watch will automatically detect a signal from various radio transmitters around the world that will correct the time of the watch automatically at 2.00 AM and then at five further intervals, should the signal be poor. The Time Calibration signal can be received in Europe; North America; Canada; Central America and Japan.

Another great addition to this Gents Pro Trek watch is the inclusion of Casio Tough Solar capability. The watch will recharge itself using surrounding light and also has a current charge indicator. This Gents Casio Pro Trek watch also has power saving functions including a fully automatic EL backlight which only comes on when surrounding light is insufficient. If the watch is left in the dark for an extended period of time the LCD is switched off to conserve power.

More standard functions on the Gents Casio Pro Trek PRW-1300-1VER watch include:

World Time (29 time zones - 30 cities)
Daylight Saving Time On/Off
24 hour Countdown Timer
1/100 Second Stopwatch with Elapsed Time/Split time functions up to 24 hours
5 Daily Alarms
Hourly time signal

The Gents Casio Pro Trek PRW-1300-1VER watch is approximately 56.9mm x 47.4mm x 11.5mm thick and weighs approximately 60g. The watch has a 2 year guarantee. Also available in this range are the Casio PRW-1300T-7VER, the Casio PRW-1300Y-1VER and the Casio PRW-1300YTJ-1EF.

The Gents Casio Pro Trek PRW-1300-1VER watch and many more Casio watches are available from Watches By Time-Piece.

The ladies Casio Baby-G BG-191-1B2ER black resin strap watch features both analogue and digital displays in a robust watch case design. The black resin shock-resistant watch case sports a brushed steel bezel with Baby-G branding and is fitted with a comfortable black resin strap with a solid buckle. The watch features a round, metallic pink dial with elegant silver arabic numerals and hands with three neatly labelled digital LCD sub-dials for numerous advanced functions. The design is more subdued than other Casio Baby-G watches, giving this watch design a more methodical and professional look.

This ladies Casio Baby-G BG-191-1B2ER of course sports the Casio G-Shock watch functions that Baby-G wearers have become accustomed to. These watch features include a recessed toughened mineral glass and recessed buttons to guard against damage from accidental knocks. Each watch has the same set of springs and rubber pads within the case that are common to G-Shock watches, located in specific positions to dampen any shocks or vibrations therefore protecting the high quality quartz watch movement. The well built shock resistant case of the watch will also withstand water pressures up to 10 ATM (100 metres) making this watch suitable for the vast majority of water sports.

Other functions of the ladies Casio Baby-G BG-191-1B2ER watch include a 29 time zone (48 city) World Time function, 1/100th second stopwatch with split time, a countdown timer, daily alarm, automatic calendar (until 2099) and the watch will also display the current time in both 12 and 24 hour formats. The watch also features a backlight for use in dimly lit conditions.

The ladies Baby-G watch is very affordable despite the high construction quality and design. Casio Baby-G watches are perfectly suited to ladies with an active lifestyle. Due to Casio's reputation for reliability, each ladies Casio Baby-G BG-191-1B2ER comes complete with a 2 year Casio guarantee.

Our complete range of Casio watches for ladies and gents are available in-store at selected branches of Timepiece Watch Repairs or on our website at http://www.watchesbytimepiece.com at very competitive prices.

Whenever the word inexpensive is used in the context of a sentence many people assume that this means cheap shoddily made products or low cost and low durability line of products. But Casio is one of the companies that have fought to change the perspectives of consumers. Since 1946, Casio has been manufacturing products and selling them at relatively low prices. These products however, have all been products that are well-made and considered products of quality. It was because of this that the popularity of Casio watches sky rocketed and when Casio G-Shock Watches were introduced in 1983, the demand was phenomenal. Even today 25 years later, Casio G-shock watches are the most popular watch collection of all the Casio collections.

Casio G-Shock Watches are different from all other brand name watches mainly because of their durability. The Casio G-Shock watches were created to withstand shocks of any kind, knocks, vibrations, and falls. The Casio G-Shock watch collection is made to fit the adventurer and their next excursions. They also include all of the basic features needed to fit an adventure, stopwatches, countdown timers, light and all the watches in this collection are also water resistant.

One of the more popular watches in this Casio Watches collection is the Casio Men's G-Shock Digital Multi-Band Stainless and Black Ion Plated Watch. This watch features Japan quartz, black dial, mineral crystal, stainless steel strap, solar power, auto calendar, hourly time signal, atomic timekeeping, fold over clasp, month day and date calendar, backlight and up to 200 meters water resistance. Another one of the most popular watches in this collection is the Casio Men's G-Shock Solar 5 Band Atomic Black Dial Titanium Watch. The features of this watch include analog Quartz, titanium case, black dial, rubber strap mineral crystal, buckle clasp, month day and date calendar, atomic timekeeping, auto receive function, power saving function, manual receive function, and up to 200 meter water resistance. All the watches in this Casio watches collection come complete with a one-year manufacturer's warranty.

Casio has been creating products of quality for years. They have set the standards for all other companies who choose to sell great watches at reasonable prices. Resiliency is the thing that has made G-shock watches such a phenomenon. People are not fooled by shoddy products. They remain loyal to those who provide them with quality items. 62 years after the initial founding of Casio, the company is a huge industry leader. Casio G-Shock watches have helped Casio to become a dominant force in the watch market.

You can have a look at Casio Watches available at Nextdaywatches.com including Casio G-shock Watches The Casio G-Shock range starts from just $60. The Casio watches are quite inexpensive yet they are among the most technologically advanced watches. It's definitely for more than just timekeeping.

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In today's world watches have been elevated to the status of a must have accessory to complete the look of one's attire. Thus watch brands all over the world are battling to provide watches which are not only appealing and trendy but are equipped with the latest technology as well. One such product line of branded watches that has served this purpose well is Casio G-shock watches. These watches are developed and designed according to their philosophy that revolves around maximum durability, absolute style and cutting edge technology.

The precision of timing is yet another aspect that is dealt in proficiency by Casio G-shock watches, as their operations are based on atomic technology that encompasses a time signal transmitted by radio wave to ascertain absolute time per second. Casio watches offer both analogue and digital personal time pieces, which work impressively and quietly, offering some striking attributes these watches are known for their 27-city World Time; a facility much revered by those who travel frequently.

Not only this, but, G-shock watches, offer a pre-programmed auto calendar, for the professional, who can use it as a significant tool for planning their work regime. Furthermore people can set up to four alarms at the same time on their watch, without worrying about opting for more than one gadget to do the same. Casio watches are the absolute devices for perfecting efficient personal time management.

For those who like to ride the waves and seek adventure within water, then Casio G-shock watches can be an ideal companion and personal accessory, which can resist water up to two hundred meters deep. The finale for the development of the G-shock watch came after testing 200 prototypes to gauge the sturdiness of the watches. It is the result of these grueling efforts, which have marked these Casio watches as a one of its kind in the respective industry.

The spectacular range of Casio watches caters to the common and specific needs of many individuals from its target market. From the daring and audacious to the style and functionality focused, the G-shock offers a spectrum of watches that has the best features, simplicity, elegance and ease of use to offer to all.
The development of Casio G-shock watches has an interesting inception theory understanding the needs of the target market and the varying personalities of the people who were affectionate towards the brand, Casio wanted to create a masterpiece in the field of watch manufacturing by focusing on the "triple ten" phenomenon.

According to this successful approach the watches developed using the G-shock feature have endurance against a free fall of 10 meters, water resistance up to ten bars of water and a ten year battery life. So, for all those looking forward to find a watch that can offer the unique blend of style and sturdiness then the Casio G-shock is the ultimate watch.

Regardless of the quality of any watch, there will undoubtedly come a time when your watch requires a repair of some nature. With any quartz watch for example, at some time you will require a battery replacement whilst with a mechanical watch, regular servicing is necessary in order to maintain accurate timekeeping.

Casio watches are no different. Casio watches use Japanese quartz movements in either digital, analogue or a combination of the two. Whilst some Casio watches use Casio Tough Solar technology, the rest will require the occasional battery replacement. An analogue Casio watch battery will typically last anything between 2 and 5 years and the digital watches can last anything from 2 to 10 years depending on the battery type and the number of functions the watch can carry out. Some Casio watches contain a movement that will last 10 years with a good quality Lithium battery before the battery needs replacing. It is also worth noting that some advanced function Casio watches require more than one battery.

When your Casio battery needs to be replaced, it is quite possible that your water resistant watch will require its seals replacing. If water resistance is needed, a post battery installation test will be required in order to guarantee the watch is water-tight to its original depth. Without this, your watch could possibly leak when subjected to water. If water does enter your watch it can cause irreparable damage to the movement.

As with any other electronic or mechanical apparatus, it is also possible that one day a component of your watch can wear out. As with a light bulb, some electronic part of your quartz movement can one day cease to work with no apparent cause. Mechanical watch parts can wear out just as they can on a car and will require replacement in order to work correctly again.

In this instance a movement service will be required. In the event that a movement service is not cost effective, a movement replacement can be cheaper. A movement replacement is as it sounds - the entire watch movement is replaced with a brand new movement and battery. Due to the enormous amount of work involved in a quality movement service carried out by a competent technician, a service is frequently more costly than a movement replacement. However this does depend on the watch, and occasionally the original movements are no longer available from the manufacturer therefore a service becomes the only option.

Besides the timekeeping function of your Casio watch and due to the multi-functional nature of many Casio watches, now and again a different movement function may develop a defect. Again, in this instance, a movement replacement is frequently needed.

In addition to these types of repairs, many part repairs are sometimes necessary. Straps need to be replaced, bracelets repaired, clasps repaired, buttons/crown and stem replacements and broken or scratched watch glasses may need replacing. In the case of a watch glass or crown and stem replacement, it is also necessary once again to consider a water resistantcy test as these parts are integral to the case and normally use some kind of water resistant gasket.

It is also necessary to decide where to have your Casio watch repaired. Casio's Service centre can of course carry out the vast majority of repairs, however many local watch repairers are very competent. Any repairer with a Casio agency can order genuine Casio parts if needed and the more experienced local watch repairer may also carry out repairs that may not be cost effective to return to Casio. It can also be cheaper and normally a lot quicker to have your watch repaired locally. Just make sure you use a well-known and established repairer with a good reputation. Try also to ensure that your repairer is a permanent fixture in your town and not likely to disappear. Many experienced local watch repairers will guarantee their work which of course is only beneficial if the store hasn't ceased to trade. Ensure that a good quality, branded battery is used where necessary as poor quality or incorrect batteries will last for only a fraction of the time a good quality battery will last and worse still, can leak and the acid contained can damage your movement. Again, a quality watch repairer will normally guarantee the battery for a minimum of a year.

Timepiece Watch Repairs have stores based in Wigan, Bury, Oldham, Blackburn, Chester, Shrewsbury and Telford and can carry out quality repairs to your Casio watch. Genuine Casio parts can be ordered if required including genuine straps and bracelets. Water resistance testing can also be carried out and guaranteed. Many repairs to Casio watches can be carried out within a day in branch. Visit your local branch and speak to experienced, helpful staff about any inquiries you may have.

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