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 Great all around watch January 2, 2009
J. Chism (Atlanta, GA)
I'm a big fan of Casio's analog-digital watches. I prefer the look of an analog but need the functionality of a digital for running in the 5 a.m. dark. I own another Casio analog-digital watch, the Casio Men's Ana-Digi Electro-Luminescent Sport Watch #AQ160W-1BV, which is not a G-Shock, and the only issue I've ever had with it is the ease with which the crystal seems to scratch. So it would seem only natural I would replace it with a G-Shock: same basic functionality but a little beefier with better crystal protection.
As an everyday watch the AW590-1A is wonderful. It's lightweight, not terribly huge (and I have smallish wrists), and the chronograph functions are super easy to read. I found the setup to be fairly easy, though it was identical to the other ana-digi. My only complaint is that I cannot use it for running at night. I thought that the light would be similar to the AQ160's (the digital numbers light up against a dark screen--a reverse Indiglo), however the light is a small yellow LED right under the "Mode" button between the 7 and 8 markers. The hands themselves are luminescent, which is good because I can barely read them with the light, and forget the digital readouts.
That said, the aesthetics and features of this watch are so nice that unless I'm running in the dark this barely leaves my wrist.
 Casio G-Shock AW590-1A December 13, 2008
crawlerado (4 wheeling in colorado)
This watch is the perfect watch for me. I like to fish and ski and go 4 wheeling. I needed a watch that could stand up to a bumpy, dusty and/or wet environment and not cost a fortune. It has met and gone beyond those requirements. The subdials are easy to read and the set-up was easy following the instructions provided. I like the metal buttons that control the subdial modes as opposed to similar gshocks that have the rubber tabs. The watch is large enough to read it easily, but not so large that it feels and looks like you're wearing a brick on your wrist. So far it has been very accurate, but i've only owned it a couple of months. I have recommended this watch to friends and coworkers.
Great watch. November 18, 2008
Steve99
This watch looks a lot better than the pictures on either Amazon's website, or on the Casio website. The watch hands are in a sharp-looking metallic, and the case, while extremely sturdy, isn't quite as large as the photos would suggest. The band is softer and more comfortable than I thought it would be. I'm also impressed with the light. It's not Indiglo, but you can see the hands with no trouble. The settings are also very intuitive; you just have to read a few pages in the manual. I had everything set up in 10 minutes. I was considering not buying this watch, but I'm very glad I did. And at around $50.00 on Amazon, it's a great deal.
Worth every penny!!! June 28, 2008
D. Olejniczak
This watch is replacing my Swiss Army that I had for a few years and so far it is stellar. A lot of features for the money and with the price being so reasonable I'll probably purchased another one or two in different colors. I had a little trouble setting it up (not as intuitive as I think it should be), but when I called tech support they were great. If you're looking for a reasonable, reliable, stylish watch with loads of features, look no further.
Great watch! June 21, 2008
Wir3d (NorCal)
This watch is excellent. Exactly the quality,fit and finish you would expect from a G Shock.
It takes a little time and practice to be able to move through the different modes without looking at the manual but deff. not difficult.
The ONLY slightly negative thing is the light could be a little brighter but it is still clearly readable at night.
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