PALADA Men’s Waterproof Tactical Digital Watch

Ease of setup, comfortable to the wrist and easy to read and also a great price.

El reloj me ha venido roto y no me deja realizar la devolución ya que la etiqueta es más cara que devolución. Esto es una estafa.

relogio muito bom, atende minhas necessidades e é prática de usar, uma ótima aparência no braço.

After weeks of comparison I narrowed down my search: Casio Protrek PRG-330 (entry level ABC), Casio Protrek PRW-3100 (mid-range ABC, Atomic clock, STN display, negative display available) and the Suunto Core (entry level ABC, negative display). I needed a watch for everyday use but also for occasional hiking/camping. Read enough reviews on any watch and you’ll find a laundry list of pros/cons. Then this watch popped up. The overwhelmingly positive reviews caught my attention, especially at the price point of <$20. The military black style + negative display (black screen, light characters) were a draw for me, similar to the Suunto Core, which costs much more. I ended up buying a used PRG-330 for the features and "splurged" some of the saved $ on this Palada. I've had a week to compare the basic functions to the Casio:

Comfort – not quite as comfortable as the Casio but still pretty good. Lightweight and can be worn all day. No accidental button pushing, no snagging on clothes, no skin pitching, etc. No lugs, it does not seem that the band is changeable. Check the product specs and customer photos for anticipated size.

Look – given the color/style it appears VERY similar to the Suunto Core. Upon closer inspection you can see it’s all plastic but it’s done well. The bezel is fixed and has a compass facade (there is no electronic compass feature/sensor). The bottom of the screen in the analogue 6 o’clock position has the letters “O.T.S.” which is not obtrusive (some stock photos show “PALADA” here). The face of the watch is large, also are the characters which are “subtly” readable with direct viewing angle. Most negative display watches are more challenging to read when compared with a positive display (exception: Casio PRW-3100, clear view of negative display with STN screen) but I’ve been able to read this watch in most conditions. I cannot read the watch in a dark environment, however, press either of the light buttons and it’s no longer an issue.

Functions – basic time telling including day and month/date, stop watch (with lap-splits and cumulative splits), one moderate volume alarm clock that beeps each second x20. Toggling allows you to only go forward (1,2,3) and not reverse (3,2,1). Also, you have to press the button repeatedly to move forward, you cannot simply hold the button down to fast forward to the desired time setting. This might wear on the plastic buttons (and your nerves), depending how often you have to adjust the time for traveling, alarms, etc.

Overall – an economically friendly option to a Suunto Core if you’re looking for the “style” but don’t need the ABC sensors/functions of a more expensive watch. I have been using this in tandem with the Casio for everyday use. Time will tell regarding durability/water resistance but other reviews appear promising. It’s a great value at this price point. Safe travels!

Sin lugar a dudas tener presente el tiempo en todas tus actividades en tu día a día es algo importante en tu vida, está reloj marca un presente en todo mis quehaceres!!!