Amanda Adams
Let me preface this review with the fact that I am not a surfer, and will probably never use all the tide patterns and light condition data, but, after trying the iPhone and Samsung smartwatches, I was looking for a shock-resistant phone (I am very clumsy, plus I work out a lot at the gym, and in the garden, and cannot be bothered with a fragile phone) and, most importantly, one that I do not have to take off when getting into the shower. Another important feature I was looking for was an interval timer function that had VIBRATE, rather than sound for interval and tabata workouts...the constant beeping is annoying and distracting. I also wanted a soft rubber wristband, as my skin is sensitive easily irritated by hard wristbands. Last, but not least, since I am middle aged and have less-than-perfect reading vision I was looking for a highly legible screen with a backlit function that would not turn off instantly...voila', this watch complies with all my requirements PLUS it is absolutely great-looking. The interactivity with the watch is limited to a few types of notifications, but not a deal-breaker. It also has a step counter that works quit well and various fitness tracker functions. If I have one complaint, it is the complete lack of information about the distinguishing features between all the watches both on the Casio site and Amazon's that had me pore through hundred of reviews to figure out the essential features and almost caused me to miss this gem. Other than that, I am in love with my new watch.
