Casio Men's MTP3050D-2AV Classic 10-Year Battery Stainless Steel Dress Watch

My new favorite watch....just the right look, heft, feel & function perfectly merged. The tough bracelet has just the right tension on my wrist. Stays tight even during vigorous workouts. (I did have to remove 3 links to size it right, not too hard & tutorials on YouTube guided me...) This watch neatly divides between 'dress watch' and 'sport watch' - it's both, really. So if you have to have just one watch to fulfill both dressy and sporty occasions, this won't be out of place in either case. The blue face color contrasts nicely with the medium silver case, and speaking of that, the case & bracelet quality screams 'nice, expensive', yet it's just $20 - amazing. The accuracy of the movement is stellar - spot on after 3 months of use. And with a 10 year battery, and no possible 'battery overuse' gizmos like watch light, etc, it should live up to the 10 year billing. Confession: I hate scratches on watch crystals ! Worthy of note, the face is protected by a tough mineral crystal, that is recessed a couple mm so the surrounding rim is higher, and thus it's protected from scratches. Case in point: I have worn this watch now going on 3 months daily, for my daily work, to church, to business meetings, casual affairs, yard work, car work, everything - not a single scratch yet - bravo, Casio. I bought another Casio Sport watch here that gets a new scratch every other wearing - as it's crystal is soft & vulnerable - raised so it's the first point of contact. Bad Design ! I also love the simplicity of this watch. After super multi-function digital gee-wow watches, this one is a breath of fresh air in it's beautiful simplicty: It just displays the exact time & date, period ! (We have our smartphones for more advanced stuff, right ?) How Casio can make & sell a watch of this style, materials & function, for $20, is beyond me. Now, what's not to like ? A couple of minor gripes - and areas for improvement, if Casio is listening: The watch hands can be hard to make out in **some** lighting conditions - having some outlining paint on them should help them stand out more. (and no, they're not luminecent) A 'diopter - magnifier' on the crystal face, over the date, to enlarge the date appearance, (would help those of us over 50 years !) Maybe also offer it in different face colors - gold, burgundy, etc. But these are the only areas to improve that would be fairly easy to implement & not detract at all from the already excellent style or appearance, just improve function slightly. So, Casio, please keep making this watch !

I like to get a new, inexpensive watch every now and then, just to have something new and different to wear. So, over the years I have owned quite a few wrist watches. For what I paid for it, this Casio is about the best yet--it is very attractive (in my opinion) and if it is not closely scrutinized, it looks to be a lot more expensive than it is. The watch itself is excellent. Now.....about the band. The band is really big. Your wrist would have to be about the size of your ankle to match the size of the band. Okay, so the band needs to be adjusted. So what? So this--the band is fiendishly difficult to work with! Remember, I said I have owned lots of different watches and none of them, not ONE of them, was nearly, not-anywhere-close to being as hard to deal with as this one. I found a brief video on YouTube that gave me enough info to get started, but by the time I was done improvising, my desk was covered with tools of all sorts, including, mind you, a hammer. Wrapping this up, let me say that I finally accomplished the chore, the band fits well, and I am very pleased with my new Casio. If you aren't somewhat skilled in the used of small hand tools, and don't know someone who is, it is possible that you will have to take this to a jewelry/watch store for help. And there goes your savings. I cannot understand how a company that makes as many watches as Casio can justify using such crazy-ridiculous bands as these. User-friendly they ain't. User-unfriendly for sure.

The battery died at 9 years. Affordable price and good quality so far. I purchased this Casio watch again. The band is a little hard to adjust because it requires small tools to push down and remove the joint piece. You can find how to do it at Youtube. Otherthan that, it is very affordable watch for men.

'Cuz you're not replacing it with a leather strap, Nato strap or another bracelet. The spring bars on the watch are only about 10mm long. And , as others have pointed out there are only two positions of micro adjustment. I wear mine on the tight side rather than too loose and jingly. The module on my watch is a good one, has only gained two seconds in the last couple of months. I like the looks although I could do without the 'rivets'. The dial looks good although '10 year battery'' is a bummer. You'll have a hard time scratching the crystal as it's recessed deeply by the high bezel. Overall nice watch for the money.

When I saw this watch appearance (picture), description, and price on Amazon I liked it and decided to get myself one. But when i received it, I must admit that the picture looked nicer than the watch itself. Nonetheless I still liked it. It has a very solid bracelet. The battery is said to last for about 10 years and that would be a win if it really does. Also the band is too big for my wrist. However, it's not the type of band that you can easily re-size by yourself. So I have to pay $$$ to have it shortened. All this said, I would still recommend this watch for its look. Suitable to wear at any occasion. ------------------------------------------------ Update: I gave this 4 stars in August 2012 with the above comment. I've used this watch ever since till October 2016 when somebody stole it from me. In 4 years ownership, this watch has gone through lots of shocks: about 4 crashes with motorbike, lots of field hard work, showering and washing hands with it on, etc.. and the watch was still intact: screen not broken, never drowned, and I never had to change its battery. I moved outside the US when they stole it, and I could reorder it due to international shipping issues with Amazon. Then I just got the opportunity of an easy shipment from a good friend and reordered it. I got it today and I'm really happy. For the band adjustment issue, I watched a youtube video and found out it's actually very easy to remove the links, here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N42D4lwD5Ok So, for the resistance and great performance of this watch, I will still recommend it, even to my close friends. From Burkina Faso

I bought the Casio MTP3050D-2AV as a gift, and it was an excellent choice. It’s a classic dress watch with an elegant, timeless design that works well for different occasions. The stainless steel finish feels high quality, and the blue dial adds a sophisticated touch without being too flashy. Overall, a great gift—stylish, functional, and impressive in presentation.

A good value.Arrived on time. A dressy designed. However, not easy to tell time due to light reflection on the glass.

I usually don't take time to write reviews ordinarily, but this watch DEMANDS IT! I have had my watch now for 6 years and to be honest it is one GREAT BUY!..It is no piece of junk!..The stainless band is VERY high quality steel, with a secure snap-lock when put on, The 10 year battery saves throwing this watch in a drawer after a year or so like the usual brands end up. The crystal has never been scratched yet, and I use this watch for both hard-construction work, and dress! I am an ex- military officer that expects accuracy in a watch. THIS WATCH IS THE BEST WATCH I HAVE EVER OWNED FOR ACCURACY! I paid about 26 dollars for it on another site, but 6 years later, I find that it can be purchased here on Amazon for even less!! The most complaints I have read about this watch is the generous size of the band. Well, I happen to be a larger person and it fits me, with a little of the band in excess, but not enough that needs shortening.. I would 'stack' the quality of this watch up against any brand of watches costing hundreds of dollars more, and I still would pick this watch, ANYTIME!! If you seek decor, accuracy, and longevity in a watch, look no further!! You have found it here!!