At Baselworld last week, Casio introduced an all new crown operated G-Shock. According to the US Marketing director, the new system is easier to use. Impressions have been very good. More info to follow.

During an interview for 60-minutes, Anderson Cooper asks Eminem about buying a Rolex, and he says he did buy a Rolex but that he doesn't want to scratch it so he wears a Casio G-Shock instead.

The Casio Pathfinder Triple Sensor Multi-Function Sport (PAG240-1CR) is perfect for hiking, camping and general outdoor use. A quartz powered Tough Solar movement drives a multi-function digital display.

Functions include a barometer, altimeter, thermometer, countdown timer, compass, alarm function (5 daily alarms), stopwatch (1/100th accuracy), 12/24 hour formats, auto backlight, worldtimer (31 time zones) and auto calendar. The bezel is bidrectional and features direction markings that work with the digital compass.

The durable resin case is 50.9 mm in diameter by 15.3 mm thick. The crystal is hardened mineral. The strap is made of resin and has pin buckle closure. The caseback is solid. Water-resistance is 100 meters (328 ft).

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The newest member of G-Shock's team of sports ambassadors is professional BMX rider Nigel Sylvester. He is filmed wearing a Casio G-Shock wristwatch while riding around New York City doing stunts.

Last month in Basel, Switzerland I had a chance to try on and photograph a new version of the Casio Pathfinder. Casio is now branding the collection with their "Pro Trek" designation, which was previously only used in the Asian market. The watch has the same functions as the version I tested earlier this year, and that is a definitely a good thing. This means it still includes: a barometer, thermometer, altimeter, compass, chronograph, count down timer, worldtimer and alarm. The changes are all aesthetic, including the new Pro Trek designation on the dial. The new look is more elegant, and definitely gives the watch a more upscale feel.

Retail $480

Source: Casio

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I recently had a chance to test out the newest Casio Pathfinder, which is one of the most popular rugged multi-function outdoor/sports quartz timepieces on the market. It features many useful functions, such as a digital compass, altimeter, thermometer, barometer. The analog/digital display is powered by a solar powered quartz movement. Plus, it has a 6-Band Atomic timekeeping, which automatically sets itself using the nearest atomic clock (needs to be within 1,800 miles of 1 of the world's 6 atomic clocks).

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Last week, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Casio announced a new low energy link equipped watch prototype that communicates with smart phones via bluetooth. The big difference from all other previous bluetooth equipped timepieces, is that they use too much energy and need to be constantly recharged, this new low energy technology eliminates that major drawback. And it really makes this type of watch, a more viable solution for people who want control of their phone, while it is in a pocket or in a bag.

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This chronograph is still up for grabs, all you have to do is sign up for the site newsletter here or "like" us on Facebook. I'll be selecting the winner for this one, so signing up for both the newsletter and Facebook will increase your chances. Read more about this watch here. You can also watch the same video (minus the music) here on Vimeo.