The Bottom Line: If you want a more feminine-sized yet inexpensive alarm watch, especially with the wonderful countdown alarm, this is it!
For many years I've had (and loved) an earlier, plastic version of this watch. I use the countdown alarm feature all the time...just one touch gives you an alarm in one minute, two touches gives an alarm in three minutes, three for five, etc, up to 30 min. You don't even have to look at the watch! I've never seen this feature on any other watch. You can use the countdown alarm and the regular alarm together, as well...so time food on the stove while you remind yourself of an appointment or a favorite tv show.
I also love that it's small; most alarm watches are both big and (to me) ugly--wild colors and weird shapes...this one could be used as a dress watch, but it's also very inexpensive (I paid $14.88 plus shipping online)so I'll use it all the time.
Casios tend to last a long time...my last one lasted (with much knocking-around!) for many years....and the one before that only broke the plastic band.
I adore this watch!
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