Men's Watch EF-527D-1AVEF

What can I say about this watch..... I recently bought a G-Shock which didn't really suit me. I then found that Casio also have Edifice brand watches, I was tempted to buy this watch simply by the price. The RRP for the watch is £250, but it was available for less than half that price. I used free super saver delivery and thought it might take at least a couple of days, but to my surprise I received the watch next day ! Well done Amazon. My impressions ...... 1. Watch looks very classy and a bit brash. What I mean by that is, it looks very striking and in sun it will draw a bit of attention due to its "blinginess" . 2. Functions. The watch is very easy to setup, just like a traditional watch. Chronograph works well and keeps time accurately. 3. Built like a rock. The watch is very solid and is waterproof to a 100m, so its not going to fall apart very soon. 4. Watch is not too large. I have read people who say the watch is too large, but I can tell that the watch is medium size. The face is not very big in diameter and the thickness is noticeable at first but becomes second nature after wearing it for a few days. 5. Watch bracelet is very large. I had to remove two links from each side. This depends on the size of your wrists. It is fairly inexpensive to adjust the size, so don't be put off by this. All watches have large straps. 6. The face is very busy and has lots of shiny dials as stated in my first point. The time is fairly easy to read due to the silver accents on the watch face. Much easier to read time than a G-Shock in my opinion. Would I recommend this watch ? Absolutely ! I have never had a watch with so much quality and craftsmanship gone into its making. Yes it might be a bit "shiny" for some but if you are a sort of person, who has great taste in quality items then this is the watch for you. I think the chronograph is just for novelty, but if you use it then this should work just fine. NOTE : If you don't like the bracelet, you can always use a black (or any colour) leather strap which would suit the watch very well.

UPDATE DEC 2016: Still looks as good and works as new. No battery change needed and no service either....really impressed. I spent a few weeks looking for a watch I wouldn't mind wearing in work that would also look good enough to be a dress watch. (I looked at Invicta, Seiko, Accurist and Citizen as well.) I hadn't had a Casio since I was in High School but I figured it looks good, the price is great (I saved an extra 20% by subscribing to the fashion newsletter update - Bonus!) so £70 for a watch that upon receiving I think I would have happily paid £250 for. It's heavy in a way that I'm aware its there but its not annoying, nice big dial and it feels like a high quality item - because it is. The slide rule you will never use, as Casio also make these magic things called Calculators. But the single button to the side makes the slide rule ring move around and - that's a first for me and people seem impressed by it, not that I bought it for them! Honestly, if you have the money I cannot rate this highly enough only the addition of an Eco Drive / Kinetic energy system or even Solar could improve this watch. Only slight niggle..I'm a big strapping Chap and even I'm looking at having 2 or 3 links removed from the bracelet (Which has a double lock thing on it!) so instead of paying £10 for this I wish I'd paid a fiver for the litle plastic tool you can buy to do it yourself..is all.

Very good.

Looks good, not too big or heavy. It has all the functions of a pilot watch, without the Breitling price tag. Unlike many multi-dial chronograph watches in this price range, the sweep second hand performs the stopwatch function, and there's a smaller dial which goes round once per second. There's no 'lap' timer, but that wasn't an issue for me. I would have given this five stars, but the hands could do with being a better contrast against the face, as they are easily 'lost' among the other markings. The slide-rule bezel has the right markings for fuel, oil, speed and distance calculations, and is easy to use if your eyesight is up to scratch. The strap is substantial, with a secure clasp, and the watch itself is nicely finished, with no rough edges.

Bought this as a smarter alternative to my Casio G-Shock GA-200-1ER (also bought from Amazon, very cool watch, very happy with it), as i needed something a bit smarter for formal occasions but didn't want to spend a fortune as it wouldn't be worn too often. This is another good Casio, feels very robust, has a very secure clasp on the bracelet, its easy to read and very comfortable to wear. It is sold with quite a long bracelet, other reviewers have also commented on this, in fairness, i think this is a fairly savvy move from Casio as its always easier to take un-necessary links out rather than trying to source extra ones if needed, i have reasonably large wrists and had to have 3 links removed. I personally found it to feel quite compact on my wrist but thats probably because i've spent about 10 years wearing bigger chunkier G-Shocks. The only downside i found was the slide rule on the outer edge of the face is a wee bit naff, nowadays if people are really that bothered about converting figures they will no doubt have and app on a phone or computer that will do a better job, faster. i personally would have preferred a backlight instead, but thats a small gripe, overall this is still a very good watch and well worth the price. I had problems with delivery due to the first package being damaged in transit by the courier, the Amazon Customer Service rep that i spoke to was very friendly and helpful, a new one was dispatched immediately with no charge for postage, i received it 2 days later.

Like this watch a lot, its a good size and feels much more expensive than it is. I have worn it all the time since i bought it and had no issues with water from baths or showers. The strap was quite large but its easy to make the strap smaller and you can take it to a jewellers if you cant do it your self. The stop watch function is good and easy to use - I referee rugby matches and its a useful backup to my count down timer. All in all a very good watch at a very good price. UPDATE Its a three years or so since I wrote this review and I am still wearing the watch every day and it still looks good and works well. I have had to change the battery, the local shop did this. I wear the watch when swimming and in the shower and have never had any problems, its total waterproof. The strap and the catch are still fine and the catch closes as well as it did when I bought it.

Item arrived three days late, (was sent to the wrong hub), when it arrived the crown was bent!! The whole watch felt light and tacky, the scale on the bezel is so small you can barely see it. Completely disappointed with it and returned for a refund. All in all cheap and nasty looking considering the price tag. Will save up for a better one.

Casio Edifice EF-527D-1AVEF Men's Analog Quartz Watch with Chronograph, Steel Bracelet and Date Indicator I, too, got this for just over £60 using a £15-off Fathers' Day offer -- an amazing price for a quality product. It's fashionably large (but not too large) and, because of the decent materials used, is quite heavy (but not too heavy). It keeps very good time having gained just 4 seconds in a month. I needed three links removed from the bracelet (an easy DIY job) and there is plenty of additional adjustment on the clasp - so it's easy to get a good, comfortable fit. The watch has quite a "busy" face which you may think gives you lots of functions - not so. Just the time, date and simple stop watch; the moveable internal bezel is largely useless for most people. All-in-all, highly recommended- particularly at the price I paid!