CASIO Men's FT-500WC-5BVCF Forester Sport Watch
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About CASIO Men's FT-500WC-5BVCF Forester Sport Watch
Overall Feedback:
96% positive
91% liked the lightweight feel
The watch is lightweight and suitable for men who work/play in hard conditions without worrying about a more expensive watch.
87% found it waterproof
I wear the watch while swimming and in the shower as it is waterproof.
I have used the watch in situations where it got soaked and it kept on ticking because it is waterproof.
I have tested this watch by showering and swimming with it several times and it is truly waterproof with no moisture getting in.
91% appreciated the high-quality strap, but 9% found it wore out quickly
My strap gave up and the stitching on the velcro started to come apart, making it difficult to use.
94% liked the easy-to-read display, but 6% found it hard to read in low light
In the dark, the watch face light up feature works well and the time is easy to read.
I like the readable face and backlit feature of the watch, which is handy in the dark.
I find the watch difficult to read without reading glasses because of the light-colored panel on the minute hand.
I appreciated the retro styling of the watch face and found it easy to read. However, I deducted a star because the actual readable face is only 30mm, despite the description saying the case is 41mm.
95% found it durable
I am confident that the strap will last longer than the more common 'resin' straps which only last for about two years or so.
I have been wearing and using my Casio Forester watch every day for 21 years, proving its durability.
I work outside and bang around a lot, but I've never had an issue with this durable watch.
94% found it comfortable to wear
I find the watch comfortable to wear without any slipping or sliding around my wrist. The velcro works great and allows me to quickly find a comfortable tightness.
94% appreciated the long battery life, but 6% reported frequent battery changes
I replaced the battery, but it only worked for less than a week.
I faced issues with the battery life of the watch. The first battery lasted for a week, the second battery ran for three hours, and the third battery ran for an hour and then died again.
My second watch's battery died after about 18 months.
