Review of the Oceanus OCW

This model will be exclusive to Amazon.com, which is a first. Amazon sells a lot of watches, demonstrably enough to make it worth Casio's while. The nearest-quadrant abbreviation (NNW shown here) is displayed as well, allowing both precise and approximate readings.Yep, I immediately took it hiking! On the wrist, the three color scheme is not overly ostentatious, and of course the functionality and readability are excellent. I like the fact that day, date, month, year, and time are all visible at once, yet it's uncluttered and reads well.Compared to the ultimate Pathfinder, the PAG40-7V lacks solar power, radio set, countdown timer, and moonphase/tides, but not much else. We still have the shrouded buttons, similar displays, and overall functionality at a fraction of the cost. The PAW1500T-7V is $350 or $400 for strap vs bracelet respectively; the PAG40-7V is $200. Probably the biggest news with the PAG40-7V isn't about the watch at all, but it's availability. For half the price, you're getting more than half features, which seems like a good deal to me.The strap is a standard Casio, meaning that it's custom to the watch, well-designed, and very comfortable. On the right, you can see the L-shaped attachments to the strap which keep it shaped for your wrist, and also that part of the 18mm thickness is a plastic layer on top of the stainless steel caseback.Casio has long made excellent outdoor watches, and this one continues that tradition. They managed to reduce the price while retaining many of the features that made the Pathfinder so great.