Casio Men's EF527D-1AV "Edifice" Stainless Steel Multi-Function Watch

As a collector with watches ranging from Swatch models, Citizens (mid-tier), Seiko models ranging from entry Seiko 5's, to a few Prospex, Presages, and one GS, several Orient models, and of course three Timex models, I have to chuckle at the value for money you get with many Casio watches. I have six altogether with this purchase and they really do nail the fundamentals.The bracelet is inline with the quality you would find on some Seiko models costing three times as much. Yes, it's a bit flimsy and light making a song of its own when you put the watch on or take it off, but at this price point, it's a very well made bracelet overall and aesthetically pleasing to be sure. With a mixture of brushed and polished edges, the oyster bracelet (with a hint of engineer style center links) is very attractive as is the watch entirely. And it's a cinch to adjust the links. No pin and collar system, just friction pins.As a few have mentioned, the watch looks MUCH more expensive than it is and it's a perfect weight as well. The case design is definitely unique between the lugs. A polished and brushed lip accenting the bezel and dial. It's something unique to this watch out of the forty-five I have in my collection. A small detail but one that made me smile.The lume isn't stellar as far as brightness goes, but it is sufficient and it lasts a decent amount of time. It's a pleasing turquoise blue. Similar to a few of my Citizen's, though not quite as bright.100 meters water resistance and I would be confident in that with the watch's screw down crown. Another feature not always found on watches costing much more. Suitable for swimming of course, but do NOT depress the pushers while underwater. I would also never shower with ANY of my watches regardless of their rating. Hot shower water (or any extended exposure to heated water) and the cooler air found inside of the watch are not a good combination. It's senseless to shower with a watch in any case. Ocean and pool water are what they're designed for.I'm not sure what processes Casio uses to sell watches at the prices they do, but I'm glad I've been able to benefit from it. As many others have. This watch could easily be sold for $150 more than the price I paid and would be worth it.Very pleased with this purchase!

Update:I noticed that some of the other reviewers had an issue with the accuracy of the slide rule, so I decided to check mine closely with several calculations. Mine was the same, very slightly inaccurate. Multiplying 30X40, as one other reviewer did, yielded a result of 1210 on my watch. An error of just under 1%, but an error nonetheless. The question then becomes: how important is that margin of error (especially once you know it exists and can account for it). In my case, it matters very little. But I only use the watch for quick estimates. True, my Seiko is dead-on accurate. But it is also far less legible for me. The customer will have to decide for themselves if this watch will suit their specific needs. In any case, I still think the build, heft, good functionality, and overall presence of the watch far exceed its price. It is still a great value.Original Review:This watch is impressive; it rivals any in my collection. It is large, very legible, and incredibly well-made. It looks far more expensive than it is. You will probably want to change the band. I did, tried a bunch, but found it popped with a brown and black NATO style band. This one is from Bertucci. One piece of advice: buy an E6B flight computer to learn how to use the circular slide rule (all slide rule watches are based on this ingenious device, $10-$30). The functionality of the watch will be far more fun.

The watch has a great band and clasp system. The functions are easy to learn. The looks are awesome and the weight is nice. This will be my third watch i purchased over 15 years. The watch keeps prefects time. The only issue i've had with the watch over the years, is that i keep breaking or chipping the crystal. I wish they would use gorilla glass tough crystals, but for the money it is a had deal to beat.

this is a great watch and fully functional as an aviator watch, numbers of the rotating bezel are a bit small, but they are readable to people with normal sight. it has stop watch function and it looks, feels, and works great.I noticed some of the other reviews commented on the crown either breaking or being loose, well ... this is normal, its not broken and its normal to stay loose until you screw it on (the original status of the crown is screwed into its place in a way that you can't snap it out, you have to unscrew it first then snap it out one click to set up the date or two clicks to set up the time, then after you finish you have to snap it back in then screw it clockwise as far as it can go, the manual say that the watch is not water resistant if its not screwed on tightly). that explains most of the complaints in the other reviews, obviously the other users just didn't know that so they either broke the crown or left it loose.the manual is very short and doesn't explain any of the uses of the rotating bezel, but you can easily find them online.the case in which the watch came in is very cheap and looks like crap.be ready to remove one or two links from the bracelet unless your wrist in huge.the price is great for the function.also it came already set up to the correct time and date.