I really don't like wearing watches but I have purchased a few variation of this Casio watch for at least 25 years. They are very inexpensive, extremely reliable, durable and simple to set and use. I can't remember ever having one actually run out of battery power. Usually, after 3 or 4 years I either lose them or the band wears out so I get another.

The functions are simple: A clock, a stopwatch, and the date.  What else do you really need unless you are navigating the high seas?  There is also a light, excuse me, "Illuminator," which allows you to read the watch at night with no problem and the alarm is loud enough to wake you if you are not a heavy sleeper.

It is water resistant and mine have always stood up to any outdoor activity I have subjected it to including hiking, camping, and backpacking. It's weight and durability are especially great for hikers.

As I mentioned earlier, I tend to lose watches. I lost one of these during a move and several years later was cleaning the attic when I heard the alarm go off as it had daily for all those years. It stopped before I could find it, but I noted the time and several days later was able to dig it out. It worked fine and I'm wearing it right now. At least I think I am. I actually bought another to replace the lost one and they both have continued working for many years, so long I don't even remember which watch is which.

My daughter was hired to be a counselor at a summer camp and she needed a reliable watch. Naturally, I purchased the women's version of the watch (the actual one being reviewed here) and when she returned she was convinced that it was the best watch she ever used. She also realized you can't go wrong with cheap and reliable. That's my girl.

How many generations will this go on? I don't know but I do know I will be buried with mine.  It amuses to think how many people may stop and pause at my grave when that little alarm goes off dutifully at 1:20 pm every day.  I'll make sure I have a fairly new one so it will last many years because I'm pretty sure I won't be using the light or any other functions which would normally wear the battery down.