I debated giving this watch 4 stars, but my negatives are very minor, and nothing that I did not know when I purchased it. The description of the watch and its functions is well presented by Amazon and Casio.

I was looking for an ultra-rugged analog watch that was super accurate, yet one that I did not have to worry about replacing the batteries.  Sure, this one will eventually fail, since you can only get so many cycles out of a rechargeable and/or a capacitor powered watch - but I expect to get quite a few years out of this watch.

I LOVE the fact that the second hand goes into power saving mode at night and automatically restarts when in the light. Also that after 7 or 8 days in darkness, the hands go into a stasis mode while the internal unit keeps time - and the hands "wake up" when exposed to light.

I had an earlier version of Casio's atomic watch. I travel a lot and loved the simple push-button ease of switching time zones combined with the ability to pick up the signals pushed out of Colorado to synchronize the time.

Pros:
- great looking
- easy to read
- super clear domed mineral crystal
- accurate
- rugged
- easy to use
- appropriate for casual or dress wear
- solar powered
- excellent value!

Cons:

- the 24-hour dial at the 6 o'clock position is kind of superfluous
- the secondary time dial at the 3 o'clock position has too many lines in between the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions that actually make it harder to read. Had they put only one hash mark in between each number it would be MUCH easier to figure out what time it actually is.

For those that complained about being "locked in" to only a Casio band, you can purchase a "band adapter" for G-Shock watches at Countrycomm-DOT-com. I actually prefer the divers style band it comes with - even though it is an aviator's watch. :-)

This watch is the perfect blend of retro analog readability with modern accuracy and green technology.

UPDATE * * * :

I have now had this watch for two and a half years (as of Aug 2013).  It gets about 70% daily wear, rotated with one other watch.  I have not been easy on this watch, and it continues to perform flawlessly.  I have also gotten into the habit of leaving it on the sill of a south facing window on the days I am not wearing it to top-off the charge.  Picks up the time-synch signals with no problem.  No regrets over this purchase.