Casio Pro-Trek PRW-30 Firefall Edition Review – The Best Digital Watch in the World

It wasn’t easy. There are millions of digital watches kicking around. And then there’s the GW-M5610. How do you beat that? It’s the perfect watch! Well, there was a way, and Casio found it. What if you take all the good stuff from the 5610, and add ABC (altimeter, barometer, compass) plus thermometer, a bigger, brighter display, titanium casing and bracelet, and a kickass red ‘firefall’ color theme. Now you got more perfect than perfect.

Why it’s better than the GW-M5610

• bigger display;
• better viewing angle;
• anti-reflective coating;
• altimeter;
• barometer;
• compass;
• thermometer;
• sunrise, sunset time display;
• full titanium case and bracelet;
• not too big;
• not too small;
• not too thick;
• not too tall;
• tougher;
• almost as light.

Other specs that don’t matter as much

• Auto light switch (highlights the display automagically);
• STN LCD panel (hence the wide viewing angle);
• Multi Band 6 atomic clock syncing;
• Atmospheric pressure tendency alarm;
• Low-temperature Resistant (–10°C/14°F – good for us Canadians);
• 100-meter water resistance.

Why it’s the best digital watch there is

Unlike most Pro-Trek watches, it’s not huge and heavy. Unlike most G-SHOCKs, it’s not made out of plastic. Unlike most digital watches, it’s got a sapphire crystal with great viewing angle AND anti-reflective coating. Unlike most watches, it’s solar, atomic, light, tough, properly sized and priced. What else would you want?

Okay, but how does it really look like?

I know, once you buy the thing, it looks like trash on your wrist. Not that one. In real life, it’s just a bit more dusty. But it does hold up.

Where to get it

I got this JDM (Japan Domestic Market) watch on eBay. You can also get the regular version, which is cheaper but isn’t titanium.

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