The Casio Men’s Waveceptor Atomic Dual-Time Watch #WVQ400J-1 combines convenient, athletic attributes and sophisticated styling. With a stainless steel case and bezel, a black resin band, and a black dial, this timepiece is a fashionable, durable choice for everyday wear. Its unique face includes three subdials, small white indices marking each second, faceted silver-tone indices marking each hour, three hands, and luminous accents. A small, digital display at four o’clock provides added functionality, while a window made of acrylic acid resin protects the face. This watch is water resistant to 330 feet and is backed by a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Development of the Timepiece Business
With the launch of its first watch in November 1974, Casio entered the wristwatch market at a time when the watch industry had just discovered digital technology. As a company with cutting-edge electronic technology developed for pocket calculators, Casio entered this field conf (more…)
12 Responses to “Casio Men’s Waveceptor Atomic Dual-Time Watch #WVQ400J-1”
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best value for money (if you are willing to compromise JUST A LITTLE)
Received the watch and noticed that the watch was running, but the second hand was not aligned with the minute markings - it was off a little.
By Yuichi on Oct 14, 2009
I was disgusted with TAG Heuer for no longer making repair parts for my favorite old watch. I was even willing to spend the ridiculous money they asked for replacing the battery and gaskets… about $100 every two years. I’ll never get another TAG since they don’t support their customers.
So… I looked all over, did lots of research, and found this watch had everything I was after. I love the solar power (no battery to replace) and the atomic clock synchronization (no more monthly date-changes or DST adjustments).
I found it quite easy to set up. Yes, you MUST read the manual but it’s logical and easy to follow. Don’t go pushing buttons without knowing for certain what you’re doing and you should be okay. I especially like the setting that automatically turns on the dial lamp when it’s dark and I tilt my wrist… it’s totally cool. So in addition to solar power and atomic reception, it’s got a tilt-angle sensor. Amazing.
The watch looks great… Amazon is selling it at a really good price: a bit over half what Casio lists it for.
My only wish is that they offered the watch with a stainless link band. I’m concerned that the weakest aspect of this is the rubber band. It’s comfortable and looks fine, but I worry it’ll break where I bend it back to insert the tab every time I put it on. And it’s not a standard attachment, so there may be no repair option.
Still, it’s such a great watch at such a great price, I can’t justify downgrading from 5 to 4 stars.
By Ethel on Oct 14, 2009
3.0 out of 5 stars
Had High Hopes
Ordered this watch because of the solar power, Automic Clock Sychro, and the list of features it has.
By Anonymous on Oct 14, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice watch, crystal is easy to scratch
I purchased this watch about 2 months ago, and I wear it every day, and really like it. I also have another Casio WaveCeptor watch, and compared to it, this one will not…
By Winaugusconey on Oct 15, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome watch!
I bought this watch to replace my Citizen Skyhawk which I thought was a little too heavy for me. I love the fact that it is solar powered, just as the Skyhawk.
By Chris on Oct 15, 2009
Overall this is a great watch. After reading through the manual, I had no trouble setting my home time zone and the daily alarm time. The LED light could be a bit brighter but it’s amber glow is awesome and the auto-light feature worked flawlessly. I decided to disable it to conserve the battery’s charge. Our home is ~800 miles from the time transmitter in Colorado, yet the watch has successfully synchronized every night since 11/20 in two different locations, neither of which are near a window. At night the second hand “sleeps” at twelve o’clock and the LCD panel shuts off while the watch is motionless. When the watch is picked up and tilted ~40 degrees the second hand zips around to the current second and the LCD is turned on. Everyone that I’ve shown it to really liked it and most cannot believe it cost less than $90. This watch is a perfect gift for that watch fanatic in your family. I know this because I’m that person in my family.
By Baina on Oct 15, 2009
3.0 out of 5 stars
Impressive looks but serious shortcomings
A good value in an attractive package but with serious limitations.
Pros:
Very impressive appearance.
By Uriela on Oct 15, 2009
A very easy to read dial, backlight for night, and is super accurate with six updates from the atomic feature daily.
It is lightweight and for the money has to be one of the best values out there. It is water resistant and depth rated enough for water use, and it has a date feature.
For everyday wear I highly recommend this Casio model.
By Anonymous on Oct 15, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
very nice watch
I bought this for my husband. The watch is very comfortable, precise, and sophisticated looking. He has had it for a few months now and has nothing but good things to say.
By Riva on Oct 15, 2009
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice product, poor vendor
I was momentarily pleased with this watch when it arrived from Amazon. It was solid, and the movement was very nice. It had a good feel and seemed to be well constructed.
By Edison on Oct 15, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
affordable, multi-functional atomic/solar watch
I’m generally not a fan of battery-operated watches. This watch has a solar cell instead of battery so in theory it will always work.
By Tyanne on Oct 15, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Product
I bought it and wear it every day & night. I only take it off when I take a shower. It’s very nice design and keep a very good time better than some of expensive watches.
By Sybil on Oct 15, 2009