Great for travel and sports, this Seiko SNE107P solar watch looks like a must for me. I need a watch I can count on on trips, one with solar power, a great lume, and solid build quality. Its case, made of hardlex, is better than mineral and I rotated the bezel of one of these at Watch City (the metal bracelet version with the same case) and it is smooth like silk. Great build quality. Even though it's small at 42mm across the bezel, its relative small size is actually good for sports and travel when comfort is a priority.
I was thinking of getting a Casio Pathfinder Titanium for a bit more, but now I'm leaning toward the Seiko.
The Seiko goes for about $165. The Pathfinder Solar goes for $190-230 depending on vendors and the other candidate, the Citizen Eco-Drive Solar Orca, goes for $210-235. The Seiko might fit the bill.
Guy Atkins writes:
"Is it worth it?" for a particular radio always depends on if you are a collector or user. Hard-core collectors invariably are willing to pay more for a top condition, desirable receiver or an extremely rare model in average condition.
For example, I recently purchased a truly mint Sony ICF-6800W "orange" version, complete with original box and packing material for $277 USD. At least one collector paid over $1000 for one of these (in 2009). I'd never pay that much because I'm in the "user" camp, not a collector.
This particular Sony receiver performs flawlessly, as if it was 1981 all over again and was just pulled out of its carton. However, a radio user or DXer can choose from a number of other new and used radios at the same <$300 price point which receive equally as well. Collectors, though, are less concerned with actual receiver performance prowess. If they are a serious collector, they usually have seriously deep pockets!