When I started looking for a G-Shock I was overwhelmed by the number of watches available. I wanted a rugged watch, and G-Shocks are known for this. I also wanted a solar-powered watch, one that got the Atomic clock signal for timekeeping, and one that also acted as a world timer. This watch does all of that and more and it only cost me a little over $75. How can you beat that.

First, only a short time in direct sunlight keeps this thing powered for months, even if you store it in a drawer somewhere. No more batteries to worry about.

Second, the Atomic Clock in Fort Collins, Colorado updates the watch nightly (in my area anyway) so the time is always correct. There's a function that allows you to check the latest time and date the watch was updated and, so far, it's updated every night. The instructions say to place the watch next to a window but I've found that to be unnecessary. The watch updates even when kept in a box on my dresser which is about five feet away from the window. This may depend on the area you live in but I'm over 1,000 miles away from Fort Collins and this works just fine. I should also mention that the watch displays the day and date too.

Third, this thing has more functions than you'll probably ever need but if you need a stopwatch, countdown timer, rally timer, or you need to know what time it is in Paris it's all here. The only thing you have to do when you first get the watch is set your time zone by telling it your home city (or one that's in your time zone.)

I have only two tiny niggling little complaints, which aren't really that big a deal. The watch band is really long. I don't have small wrists but I think this band would fit Godzilla. It does come with a manual, which is a plus, but the manual is really small in size though large in page-count so it has small print. However I understand you can read this manual online as a PDF file which may be easier.

Would I recommend this watch? Yes I would. It's not a Rolex but it is a very good sport watch.