Casio Wave Ceptor Men's Watch LCW-M100DSE

It’s a really nice watch but light weight. I didn’t put any stars for it being waterproof or scratch resistant because at the moment i don’t know but has far has i am aware it is. I would definitely recommend it.

Watches don’t come any more accurate than this due to updating via radio from the UKs atomic clock once a day. Looks good too.

This is a great feature packed watch. The sapphire crystal is brilliant and still flawless. The steel case has a few faint scratches, but nothing too deep. I woud assume the titanium version would scratch about the same. The buttons are easy to press. The light is ok, it sadly doesnt light up the digital display.
Overall this is clearly a must have due to it being- solar, multiband6, ana digi, sapphire crystal and also has the typical casio base features.

I bought this watch to replace an almost identical model which after many years was playing up (it’s now 3 hours ahead and I can’t change it! and the inbuilt battery is getting weaker). The new watch when powered up by daylight (preferable) or artificial light (takes much longer) keeps exact time, being radio-controlled from whichever transmitter is appropriate for the country you are in; it can be changed easily if you travel abroad. Because my clothing tends to cover the watch much of the time I find it advisable to leave it by a window over night once or twice a week to re-power the battery, and put it on before I go out. You can set 5 alarms, use it as a stop-watch or count-down timer, The day/date window is very clear compared with other watches, and if required will show the digital time and stop-watch times; there is the choice of 12 or 24 hour settings. The watch feels light even with the metal band, which I need to have shortened. It has a black face with silver hands and numbers on the quarter hours, and can be illuminated at night with the press of one of the buttons. I am very satisfied with this watch and can recommend it.

A very good watch for the price. In the beginning I found it a bit hard to read in certain light, but now I’ve gotten used to it. I think there is no reflective coating applied to the crystal, which my previous watch did have – but it’s not a big deal. The sapphire crystal seems to be very scratch resistant. I replaced the metal strap with a leather one which I prefer. The lug width is 20mm. The stopwatch, alarm clock and other features are a bit hard to access but you can use them in a pinch. Overall recommended if you are looking for a reliable watch to tell the time.

You get a lot of watch for your money here, and you can dress it up or down by changing the strap. Once it’s set up, that’s it. It’s a great looking watch too and if you’re a Casio fan, you should look at the Lineage line. It’s no G shock but you get a lot here that you get on a g shock- atomic time keeping, tough solar etc. Great watch and fits really well if you have a slimmer wrist.

I purchased this watch because of the stainless steel case and I was not disappointed. Strap is easy to adjust and feels good on the wrist. The watch automatically updated as soon as I took it
out of the box. Already set to London.
As for the vender the delivery was 1 day early and no issues.
After using it for a week the time keeping is spot on.

A very nice watch. It was easier than I thought to adjust the time (London GMT). It has charged fine, and it is working well. I have had it for just a few days, thus a deeper review could not be provided until a few months.

Worn everyday for 5 years, still going good. No scratches on the glass, clasp is still fine.
Slightly complex to adjust, but with the radio control, this is only needed for travel to different time zones.

Family joint 70th birthday present. Disappointed that there is OEM manufacturing information on the back of the watch as the family wanted to have it engaged in memory of my big birthday. Watch is accurate and easy to set up. Local jeweller removed three links FOC to fit my wrist. Link removing tool was on an extended delivery had I wished to remove the links myself.

Nice Looks for all occasions , keeps perfect time even when the clocks go back and the digital display makes sure the date is always right. The only thing you have to do yourself is put it on. I’ve lots of watches ranging from 10 to 1500 but this watch ticks all boxes for me.

This is my 3rd Casio analog-digital radio controlled watch. The first two were the same model – a US version of this new one and both worked well but had a plastic insert in the case that looked and felt cheap. The first one last 10 years before dying, the second one had its hands go out of synch with the digital time 2 years after I got it and it happened at a really bad time, so I felt it needed to be replaced. The old one had mineral glass and had accumulated minor scratches.

I wanted sapphire glass and could only find them on $500 or above Casio’s in the US but found a link to this watch in the UK. It actually cost me less than I would have spent replacing the existing with the same model again – the USD to GBP rate was in my favour and being VAT-exempt as an international purchase resulted in getting a superior watch (sapphire glass, all metal) for less than I spent on my earlier watches.

This one is noticeable heavier with the all metal case, but that’s okay.

The only rough point was sizing the band – getting those pins out and then back in again without a proper tool was painful but I did it and the watch fits great, works like a charm, routinely synchronizes with the local atomic clock and I expect it to last for many years. Very happy with the purchase and would definitely buy it again.

After 4 days, very happy with this watch which has an elegant, clear and simple face, yet incorporates all of the features I wanted and more. It does not seem to be a problem to keep charged in normal use and it has picked up the radio time signal reliably without any special positioning, well away from a window. The watch appears very solidly made in solid stainless-steel, as does the bracelet. I was able to remove a bracelet link reasonably easily using a bent safety-clip to push out the pins.

It’s very easy to remove and replace the bracelet links once you understand how they fit together.
The pins are not a “force fit” as some others have said. They are a clearance fit and are held in place by a 2mm long roll pin.
All you need is a small bit of maximum 1mm diameter hard steel and a pair of pliers.
Gently tap out the pin in the direction of the arrow that is marked on the inside of the link.
Once it’s pushed out a short way, pull it out with a pair of pliers. Watch out for the short roll pin which should fall out.
If the roll pin doesn’t fall out, have a look at the holes on either side of the centre link.
One side has a larger diameter hole which is where the roll pin is located.
Re-assembly is just the opposite.
Put the roll pin in its location first and then gently push the link pin through in the opposite direction
to the arrow marked on the inside of the bracelet.

This is not a full review, just a few remarks. The watch itself is as good as people have said. I wanted one that would not need a new battery every 2 or 3 years, would not require fiddly adjustment for GMT and BST changeovers, and generally look after itself. I’m well satisfied on those counts. It’s also stylish and well built. Though it had to go to the jewellers as explained below, the last watch I entrusted to a jeweller donkey’s years ago was returned to me with an annoying scratch on the plastic (or ordinary glass) face. This one would not have got scratched as the face is sapphire glass, second only to diamond on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.

It gets 4 stars rather than 5 [but see edit below] only because of the difficulty of removing bracelet links to make it fit the wrist. I can generally sort such things out myself, but despite reading advice kindly set out by other reviewers here, getting a watch pin removal kit, and watching a dozen YouTube vids, I had to admit defeat and get a jeweller to adjust it for 12. Quite honestly I was happy enough to pay that after spending hours trying to sort it, but potential buyers expecting to use it straight out of the box might be a bit optimistic. The manual is of no help on the bracelet, but reasonably comprehensive on the watch functions

Fine watch once you’ve got it on your wrist, does all you could ask of a watch, and an impressive piece of technology.

Later edit after wearing it for 2 weeks: I want to stress that this is a superb watch in every respect. I can’t see how it could be improved and while I’ve never spent more than about 20 on a watch before, this one is worth every penny. It now gets 5 stars from me.

I am extremely fussy about my watches and this one is perfect. I have been wearing a quality Tissot for about 14 years when it finally gave in after some water damage. I then started hunting for a replacement and decided I wanted something that was TOTALLY maintenance free. This clever watch is the result of my search and it is a gem.

I initially ordered the Casio WVA-470DE-2AVEF but returned it as it was by far of inferior quality (the lens was curved which distorted the view and it had plastic built into it). By comparison this watch is solid polished stainless steel all over and has sapphire glass which is a sign of quality. The bezel size is perfect for my smaller than average wrists but I think it would still look fine on larger wrists. It is also suitable for casual and smart dress wear.

I suspect this watch is actually a European based model as it is not plentiful in the UK but it is well worth hunting down and paying for. I’d say it easily matches watches that are 4 or 5 times the price.

This watch replaces my old Casio solar, Wave Ceptor watch which was showing its age. This is a superior model that looks elegant with its sapphire window. All the functions work well and setting it up took just one step: selecting LON from a list of world time zones. After that the watch correctly set the time and date.

My big problem is that the wrist band could not be adjusted. I tried one city jeweller who failed, but sent me to another, nearby jeweller who was a major stockist for Casio. Neither jeweller was able to get any pins out of the wrist band (in order to remove a couple of links as my wrist is smaller than the supplied size). The second jeweller has now sent the watch off to Casio. I will update this review when the watch comes back if there is any explanation from Casio. Whereas my older watch was made in Thailand, this newer model is made in China; perhaps the Chinese factory is making the pin holes too tight. With my older watch, I was able to remove the pins myself with the aid of a very thin metal nail and a pair of fine nosed pliers, since Casio marks some of the links with an arrow showing the direction the pin must be pushed in. It is possible that the Chinese factory inserted the pins in the wrong direction.

So with a wrist band far too large, I could not wear this watch; hence the two stars which I will amend if Casio provides a solution and an explanation.

[Added 31 March 2014 – Casio managed to remove two links where the jewellers failed. However, the Casio response to my email was unhelpful and did not suggest why there was a problem]

My requirements for a new watch were (in order of importance) a clear, easy to read face, solar power, sapphire glass and radio control. A reasonable price was also a consideration, therefore this watch was the obvious choice.
It does it’s own marketing by setting itself as soon as you take the lid off the metal box…..cool!
The instruction book is very clear and setting it up is simple. I took a link out of the bracelet. It can be done but it is a bit tricky!
I can only add to it’s five star ratings by saying that it ticks all of the boxes for me and looks and feels good to wear.

I chose this watch to replace a now obsolete Casio WVA-210DU-2AVER. I wanted a watch that was a reliable timekeeper (radio updates seem to be the most effective way), had an analogue display plus alarm, was visible in the dark, gad a solar cell (given that my last watch had to be scrapped when the original battery ran flat I hoped that one might last longer, albeit I’ve since been told by Casio that their button seals are not expected to last more than 3 years anyway). an all metal case and strap and an appearance that appealed to me. Early days yet, but this watch seems to satisfy all that I wanted including the aesthetic appeal at an acceptable price. Worryingly it was the only one on the market that did meet my criteria even though I looked at some much more expensive watches. Delivery was 2 days earlier than forecast.