First, let me say that I really don't like writing reviews. A lot of info to handle, many things can go wrong and to top it all - English is not my native language
I'll try at it, and I see it as a public service - if someone here wants a Riseman on his wrist, this review should help with the decision. I'll try to be as objective as I can. It's an AB watch (Altimeter & Barometer), So it tells you How high you are on this planet and what is the air pressure. Before you dismiss these features, I can only say that I've managed, with great success, to predict rain many times (I'll explain how later).
This Model is the G-9200 featuring along with the regular Casio G-shock features a Barometer,
Altimeter, Thermometer, Solar energy, Full Auto-EL-light.
The almost identical GW-9200 has an atomic timekeeping reception as well, but not in my country.
These came also in metallic grey, Orange, light blue and some more IIRC.
As I got mine for my birthday two years ago, by my kids, I knew it will be a keeper, even if it's the worst watch on the planet, which is not the case. It's a great watch - It looks good, very "Toolish".
As I took it out of the tin box I knew it was perfect for a vacation. It comes with a book!
I've pictured myself rocking gently in a hammock, reading this book.... kidding of course.
That's a lot of manual, and that's because The Riseman is loaded with features
This is a link to an on-line manual
Let's go throu the modes:
Timekeeping Mode, featuring all you (and the US president) will need:
See the round red window? I call it the "Weather window". It has a Graph showing the changes in air barometric pressure readings, and after watching it for a few rainy days, I could tell when the rain will come, by looking at the falling graph
moving on to the rest of the modes.
A side note: the pushers are not easy to push at first, as they are not sticking out but after some "acclimation" it becomes easier. Another thing - the straps are attached with special screwed pins, and not the regular spring ones, easier and safer.
Barometer/thermometer mode. Top reading is barometric pressure, center is the thermometer (Celsius or Fahrenheit)
World time mode (33 cities). You can get a fast reading in the main TK mode
Stopwatch, Countdown timer and Alarm(s) modes
Data recall mode, for recording (and viewing) a climb log, like a dive log on dive computers. Cool!
Altitude mode
A few more shots of this toy
Right side view (Red button is the Alt mode)
Left view (the metal round thing is the sensor).
Case back view
Buckle
Size comparison with one of my G-5600
And with my Speedy
A short summary:
Pros: Packed with features, light-weight, comfortable, tough, looks (IMHO) great.
Cons: Many features = Reading and learning a thick manual, No compass,
strap is a little stiff and needs a break-in time, too big for small wrists.
All-in all, it's a great go-to watch whenever you go on any outdoor trip
Can't conclude without my low-alt world record
Thanks for reading
Galpo
