Casio Wave Ceptor WV-59RD Herenhorloge
A radio-controlled Casio that syncs itself to the atomic clock - always accurate to the second, never needs setting.
The Wave Ceptor does something surprisingly handy: at night it picks up a radio signal and syncs itself to the atomic clock. The result: your watch is always exactly right and even switches to daylight saving by itself, with no input from you. Combine that with a no-nonsense 39 mm analog-digital design and you have a reliable daily watch around 85 euro - ideal for anyone who loves 'always precise'.
Reasons to buy
- Radio-controlled: syncs itself to the atomic clock, always to the second
- Switches automatically between summer and winter time
- Analog-digital with date, world time, stopwatch and alarm
- Compact 39 mm case - wears comfortably and discreetly
Watch-outs
- The radio signal must be received at night; in a shielded building that isn't always possible
- Runs on battery (no solar like some other Casios)
- No-nonsense, functional design - not a luxury look
What 'radio-controlled' means
In Europe an atomic clock (DCF77, from Germany) broadcasts a time signal. The Wave Ceptor picks that up automatically at night and adjusts itself. So you never have to set the watch - not after a dead battery, not at the switch to daylight saving. For anyone annoyed when a watch is a few seconds off, that's exactly the solution.
Reception and daily use
Synchronisation usually happens at night when the signal is strongest. Preferably leave the watch near a window then; in a well-shielded building reception can stutter, but you can also trigger a manual search. Otherwise it's an ordinary, rugged Casio with date, world time, stopwatch and alarm.
Who is it a good gift for?
Nice for anyone who loves punctuality, travels a lot (world time + automatic time) or simply never wants to reset again. A reliable, affordable men's watch. Less suitable for those after a luxury look or solar power.
Frequently asked questions
Do I ever need to set the time?
Normally not: the watch syncs itself to the atomic clock at night and switches to daylight saving by itself. With poor reception you can start a manual sync.
Does it work everywhere?
It picks up the European time signal (DCF77); within Europe that works well. Far outside the range the automatic sync drops, but the watch keeps running as ordinary quartz.
Does it have solar power?
No, this model runs on battery. For solar, look at Casio's Tough Solar models.
Where to buy
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