Casio ProTrek PRW-6900YL-5ER Watch Review

[@17cmmittlererminenwerfer81]

The temperature's in Celsius - you're surprised that it is " *only* 29 degrees" C (84 degrees F)? How hot do you normally keep your house in mid-April? On the wrist, these watches normally display about +5C over ambient due to body heat.

[@17cmmittlererminenwerfer81]

Price-wise things have changed dramatically since this review was recorded. It can be had for ~$350 if you shop around.

[@onewheee]

yeah, I think it is always the case with Casio and other brands. I usually state the official price. :)

[@FiremanFrach]

As I was watching this I made a bid on eBay and won it for $167.00. 😃

[@SupaBuma]

My wait has paid off. I just received mine for $218 USD during Amazon Prime Day. I'm extremely happy.

[@schiaucugabriel6202]

Sapphire glass is not desirable for a tool watch. Even it's scratch proof, the sapphire is more brittle than the mineral glass and not as resistent when knocked against rocks for example.

[@onewheee]

oh, that's a good note, maybe that is one of the reasons actually :)

[@Substraal]

I ones fall down on the watch... Sapphire shattered. Mineral glass better for these watches ​@@onewheee

[@fuloplehel]

Great video, and a good watch. I recently bought the 6900-3ER version. It was on sale, about 300 usd. I already use the GWG 1000-1A3ER mudmaster, and the module in this protrek is very similar in functions and setup. It could be the same one. There is no bluetooth, and I'm fine with that, it's useful when multi band 6 atomic time is not available, but is not a must for me. I like more standalone watches, and this one is a great example.

[@MrPeder35]

Lug width is 23mm, not 24, you can still squeeze in a 24 mm canvas or leather strap but springbars need to be 23mm. Best regards/Peder

[@onewheee]

maybe there is some edge inside which makes it this size, but thanks for noting :)

[@falconfalcon223]

Hi thanks for the video. Question; If the hour and minute hand are covering the digital display, can you move the hands to use the stopwatch or to see the date? Apparently the hands can only be shifted if you are using the barometer or the temperature.

[@onewheee]

yes, I think there was a mode to "clear out" the display for better visibility :)

[@THECAT2204]

Thanks for the video. Question - does the crown screw on?

[@onewheee]

As far as I remember, yes :)

[@BarrettAgentAdventures]

Great video, very informative! Really like the 5-ER but will probably go for the 3-ER. Agreed though, at this price should have Bluetooth and arguably sapphire crystal.

[@onewheee]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@jhonglim5352]

What is the diameter & strap size?

[@typerightseesight]

Quite dissapointing this thing doesn't do figure 8 calibration. That would have been SHARP!

[@dylanlamarre3768]

I've always wanted a Casioak with ABC. This watch is perfect.

[@onewheee]

I think this one might be a handy toolwatch too, so quite nice choice ;)

[@armendarizosvaldo26]

Beautiful but very expensive

[@onewheee]

yeah, it is quite special watch :)

[@FiremanFrach]

328 feet is a lot deeper than “splash proof”. I’d dive with it.

[@onewheee]

well, it is usually less than that number though :)

[@FiremanFrach]

@@onewheee Not in the case of ProTreks. 😉 Either way, great review. I won this watch on eBay for $167.00 (USD) I get it Monday.😃

[@sambagogo777]

Why no sapphire dial window at that price? Shocking!

[@onewheee]

I think this glass is also marketed as "tough enough", hence the choice... :)

[@Spidouz]

I’d love this one, but with a metal band/strap…

[@onewheee]

I think it is possible to find some aftermarket for this one

[@AndrewJDN]

I like it…BUT it’s a strange choice not to include Bluetooth. My choice is not to purchase this watch. I want to purchase a ProTrek. I really like them, a lot. My weekday ‘work’ watch is a CasiOak GAB2100C-9a. I really want a weekend watch for when I hit the trails… this feature set really excites me… But, again, I want the Tough Solar, so I never have to compromise the case… And I want the Bluetooth functions to enable App integration. Style wise, Roman numerals give me the fizz, …that will come… I’m sure. Just please give me Bluetooth… and you can have my money… Simples. 😊

[@onewheee]

I think they did it in order to keep models apart at least somehow :D

[@hitybuvi7075]

Bluetooth causes battery drain. The propose of these types of prw watches are for military safety use, last forever and do not provide a signal.

[@Raterex]

Bluetooth is a feature that will become obsolete in the future (at least as the bluetooth versions change over the years). While technically newer bluetooth versions should be backward compatible, I do not remember having an old bluetooth device working with my laptop or phone for example...>< However, bluetooth for quick configuration of the watch is indeed very convenient XD...

[@navboi12]

Looks like a Bell & Ross!

[@onewheee]

haha, actually there is some resemblance :D

[@jaymukeshsuvarna8746]

Detailed information 👍

[@onewheee]

Thank you 😊

[@Dookvia]

Nice review, thank you👍

[@onewheee]

Glad you liked it! :)

[@siqizhang]

I think you accidentally called it a "digital watch" a couple of times😂

[@onewheee]

haha, I am just used to have protrek as digital one :D

[@ollysav9857]

I swear this is the closest Casio has come to the Business ProTrek. Would I wear it on business or classy events? Nope. But can Casio use high quality part with the same frame and functions? Yes Would I then buy it if it costs 4 times as much? Yes

[@boyu213]

Probably I missed, is it the case plastic?😂

[@onewheee]

yes, with some metal inserts :)

[@justiceforall1288]

Cool Indeed!🙎🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🙎🏾‍♂️👍🏾👍🏾

[@beanwithbaconmegarocket]

Only 10 bar water resistant at this price point is ridiculous. Pass.

[@charliecowan9973]

Yeah I don't do really anything on the water but I can get a Rangeman or Mudman that does all of this for less. It looks amazing, I'll give it that.

[@beanwithbaconmegarocket]

@@charliecowan9973 Yep I really like the looks. I don't do a lot on the water but a "rugged" watch needs to be at least 20 Bar in my opinion because it should be able to withstand the ocassional high pressure blast of water without question. At 10 bar i get a little nervous.

[@beanwithbaconmegarocket]

@@charliecowan9973The Casio GM-2100-1AJF is a far better deal. Looks really good. Amazon is selling for $165. Doesn't have the altimeter or some of the other features of this watch but it does have 20 Bar WR.

[@onewheee]

I would say this watch is for different activities, but yeah, water protection is low :)

[@Psysso]

Wr is fine, you literally have garmin triathlon watches with 5 bar.

[@hans6302]

Don't buy. I have one, the screws loosen on its own. I have to tighten the screws every week, still I lost few screw on the bands and back cover. I bought from Japan and their customer service isn't helpful at all. I own 6 Protreks and never had this problem.

[@onewheee]

maybe official warranty would help in this case ;)

[@azlanroni8525]

Not in my case

[@hans6302]

Not in my case as well. They still charge me 20 dollars to replace the screws, then the new screws loosen and lost again in a month. Customer service is non-existent. No more casio for me

[@adamsmiths3016]

​@@hans6302 ahh seems like you got someone on a bad day. Casio is a huge company can't fault them on a few people.

[@StuartDarcy-k9j]

Reba Manor

[@ericdoe2318]

Woof, twice as expensive….

[@Asad-2166]

Not worth the price

[@onewheee]

I think it might be for some :)

[@ronniep9272]

Rip off of the Bulgari Octo. What's next? The Nautilus?

[@onewheee]

I don't know how much I should drink in order to see there Octo, but thanks for noting this :D

[@ronniep9272]

@@onewheee it doesn't look like the Octo Finissimo but the Octo Roma, the case shape is virtually identical. Bulgari must be happy as imitation is the greatest form of flattery.