CASIO Men's FT-500WC-5BVCF Forester Sport Watch, Brown

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Product specifications

Watch Information
Brand, Seller, or Collection Name Casio
Model number FT500WC-5BVCF
Part Number FT-500WC-5BVCF
Model Year 2014
Item Shape Round
Dial window material type Mineral
Display Type Analog
Clasp Buckle
Case material Resin
Case diameter 41 millimeters
Case Thickness 11 millimeters
Band Material Nylon
Band size 8 inches
Band width 20 millimeters
Band Color Beige
Dial color Beige
Bezel material Stainless Steel
Bezel function Stationary
Calendar Day
Special features LED Light, Water Resistant, Arabic Numerals, Scratch-Resistant
Item weight 27.22 Grams
Movement Quartz
Water resistant depth 330 Feet
Warranty Manufacturer’s warranty can be requested from customer service. Click here to make a request to customer service.

From the manufacturer

Casio Men's FT500WVB-5BV

On the go or just at home, this tried and true style is great for casual wear. Tan leather/cloth band analog watch with white face.

  • 100M Water Resistant
  • EL Backlight with Afterglow
  • Date Display
  • 3-Hand Analog

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 4 x 8 inches; 0.96 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ FT500WC-5BVCF
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 24, 2003
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Casio
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004AOLA1A
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 6,737 ratings

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Product Description

Quartz movement. Protective mineral crystal protects watch from scratches. The watch comes in a resin case with a beige dial and date function. Water-resistant upto 100 meters..

The Casio Men's Sport Forester Watch combines a sport watch design with earthy, neutral colors. Made with a sturdy resin case and a black stainless steel bezel with brown screw details, this sports watch is ideal for active men. The beige dial features brown Arabic numerals, date function at 3 o'clock, and luminescence. The mineral crystal window protects this watch from scratches. With its beige and black nylon strap and buckle clasp, this watch offers comfortable wear. Water-resistant up to 330 feet (100 meters) and relying on quartz movement, this Casio watch is sure to be a casual go-to timepiece.

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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Customers say

Customers like the quality, value, appearance and durability of the watch. For example, they mention it's a great everyday watch, the price takes the worry out of wearing and that it has a unique style. That said, opinions are mixed on size.

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792 customers mention696 positive96 negative

Customers like the quality of the watch. They say it's a great everyday watch that keeps time properly. Customers are also satisfied with the product, saying it'll be an excellent cheap timepiece. They also mention that the time display is excellent.

"...for an older male and this came in a timely fashion and is cute and practical and not expensive...I recommend it for last minute gift!" Read more

"...has date displayBad things about this watch:1) no day-of-week display2) lighted dial not as good as Timex's Indiglo...." Read more

"Simple watch, nothing fancy which is what I was looking for. I definitely got my money's worth. Arrived on time. Makes a great casual/outdoors watch." Read more

"Purchased this for my teenager. He loves it. It seems to keep good time. The band is a bit uncomfortable, although he does not mind it...." Read more

561 customers mention561 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the watch. They mention that it is a great product for the price, with good quality and Casio dependability. Some say that the watch cost less than a replacement battery and has been working for about two years.

"...band issue — which worked out well for me — this is a perfect watch for a perfect price...." Read more

"...and this came in a timely fashion and is cute and practical and not expensive...I recommend it for last minute gift!" Read more

"Need an outdoors beater watch? This is great for the price! It’s small-ish and can look pretty good with the right outfits...." Read more

"...comfortable relatively thin retro style watch at a great price with Casio dependability. Not a big honking field watch -- hooray!..." Read more

527 customers mention495 positive32 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the watch. They mention that it has an honest, original design, and is sharp. Some appreciate the unique style and durability. Overall, most are happy with the look and feel of the product.

"...a gift for an older male and this came in a timely fashion and is cute and practical and not expensive...I recommend it for last minute gift!" Read more

"...easy to read dial4) nice design/looks great5) Lighted dial, to see time in the dark when press the easy-access button..." Read more

"Simple watch, nothing fancy which is what I was looking for. I definitely got my money's worth. Arrived on time. Makes a great casual/outdoors watch." Read more

"...This is great for the price! It’s small-ish and can look pretty good with the right outfits...." Read more

370 customers mention262 positive108 negative

Customers like the durability of the watch. They say it is solid, reliable, and robust. Some mention that it lasts far beyond the warranty and is consistent.

"...While well built, the Timex is heavy...." Read more

"Awesome Casio! The watch has a unique style and has a durable feel!..." Read more

"...Again, regrettable. These really really take a beating and just don't give up. My 2nd ones battery was going on well past 2 years when I ruined it...." Read more

"Solid, inexpensive, and I love it" Read more

231 customers mention200 positive31 negative

Customers like the built-in light in the watch. They say it's cool, helpful, and has one of the best backlighting in a Casio watch. Some mention that the light has an old school vibe. Overall, most are satisfied with the lighting of the product.

"...Astoundingly bright light (with a really cool multi-second fade, which I’ve never seen on a watch)...." Read more

"...nice design/looks great5) Lighted dial, to see time in the dark when press the easy-access button6) comfortable watch band..." Read more

"...It also has one of the best backlighting in a watch, in Casio’s roster. And it’s honestly the most comfortable wearing watch I own...." Read more

"...Won't change. Built in back lighting. Push button for light. Goes off in 5 seconds." Read more

226 customers mention202 positive24 negative

Customers like the readability of the watch. They mention that the numbers are big and easy to read. They also appreciate the high contrast Arabic numerals display with the 24 hour numbers. Overall, customers are satisfied with the read ability of the product.

"...completely silent/no ticking sound at all3) easy to read dial4) nice design/looks great..." Read more

"Very comfortable watches, date digits can be bigger, but I dont need date anyway." Read more

"...Numbers are big and ez to read all but the date good luck reading that when you need it...." Read more

"...Clearly enumerated numbers, great contrast between the numbers and the background...." Read more

222 customers mention209 positive13 negative

Customers like the comfort of the watch. They say it's easy to adjust, has a comfortable fit, and the velcro band is comfortable. Customers also mention that it doesn't make their wrist sweat or turn green.

"...comfortable watch band7) easily-adjustable watch band -- especially good for those with skinny wrists...." Read more

"...And it’s honestly the most comfortable wearing watch I own. (I have a small addiction) Hope this helps!" Read more

"...and if your just gettin into watches id recommend this one its pretty comfortable, i had gotten a cheap george brand watch that ended up not workin..." Read more

"Very comfortable watches, date digits can be bigger, but I dont need date anyway." Read more

292 customers mention160 positive132 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the watch. Some mention that it's a good size for their small wrist, while others say that it was too small for them. They also mention that the watch face is pretty small for a men's watch, closer in size to a woman's. Some are surprised that it is smaller than the picture looks and that the date window is really tiny.

"...Well under 40mm across, so it’s not large on my average sized wrist...." Read more

"Got it and was surprised that it was somewhat smaller that the picture looked. However I didn't read..." Read more

"...easily-adjustable watch band -- especially good for those with skinny wrists...." Read more

"...But when I actually received the watch, I realized the watch face is rather small. I have to squint to make sense of the time...." Read more

its pretty comfortable
5 Stars
its pretty comfortable
its a pretty good watch for the price and if your just gettin into watches id recommend this one its pretty comfortable, i had gotten a cheap george brand watch that ended up not workin so i got this on its pretty good so far after a week of wearin it, all the reviews say the leather aint real and is plastic but its not the leather aint the face is made of plastic and glass id recommend this one
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Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2022
I have owned several “field watch” style analog watches, most recently a metal Timex Expedition, which is a handsome military style watch. While well built, the Timex is heavy. I tried this Casio model because the weight, about half of the Timex’s, was one of the lowest weights of any analog watch available on Amazon, with the exception of perhaps a Swatch or the tiny Swatch-like Casio which the Pope wears (Google that if you don’t believe me). The all plastic design is what leads to this low weight.

After wearing it for three days, I can say this watch is great & exactly what I expected. Well under 40mm across, so it’s not large on my average sized wrist. Astoundingly bright light (with a really cool multi-second fade, which I’ve never seen on a watch). And again, so lightweight you’re not even aware of its presence. Some people have asked if the hands are luminous; they are not.

The most puzzling thing about this watch was the strap that came with it. Very funny looking and bulky for everyday wear. The “leather” parts of the band were clearly shiny vinyl, which gave the band a cheap look. But I will say that the supplied band would probably work well for people who use the watch for camping, hiking, canoeing, etc. The band’s Velcro was very secure and easily adjustable to any lengthy and it would be quite easy to quickly put the watch over a jacket while cold weather fly fishing or something like that. Also the supplied strap seems like it would dry fast.

But because I planned to wear it was an everyday non-outdoorsy watch, I wanted to switch to a NATO strap, of which I have several. Here’s where I’d caution anyone planning to switch straps as I did. Most “lug widths” on watches are *even* millimeter widths, with 18, 20 & 22 being the most common, and 20mm being the most common of all for Timexes, Seikos, Citizens, etc. This watch is a 19mm lug width. Quite unusual. Straps, NATO and otherwise, with odd widths are difficult to find, but I happened to have one (the one featured in the photo). Is this lug width issue a huge deal? No. If you wanted to switch the watch to a NATO strap, and couldn’t find a 19mm, an 18 or 20 would work (with the former showing a bit of the metal pins and the latter being a snug fit).

But aside from the weird band issue — which worked out well for me — this is a perfect watch for a perfect price. Like many Casios, you’re talking about approximately $20 for a watch which will likely last years.

** One final note: I can’t vouch for the accuracy of this, but one YouTube review of this watch said it has two batteries— one for the quartz movement and another for the light. If this is true, this might be a reason to just get a brand new watch when the batteries die, since replacement of two batteries could equal the cost of the watch, especially if a jeweler were to charge you $20ish for installation of the two.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for what it is
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
Need an outdoors beater watch? This is great for the price! It’s small-ish and can look pretty good with the right outfits. It also has one of the best backlighting in a watch, in Casio’s roster. And it’s honestly the most comfortable wearing watch I own. (I have a small addiction) Hope this helps!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great value!
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024
Awesome Casio! The watch has a unique style and has a durable feel! The forester logo on the caseback and watch strap gives you a feeling this watch is special! 100M water resistance is great and gives you confidence. The style might not be for everybody but I’m personally a fan.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exelente producto
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent watch!
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3.0 out of 5 stars kernige Uhr
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5.0 out of 5 stars satisfait dans l ensemble
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