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Built in Bluetooth connectivity provides automatic time updates as you travel, a phone finder, world time setting – as well as being able to customise every setting on the watch from your mobile phone. After the Alert: The following operations are stopped to save power: all hand movement (excluding the day indicator), Bluetooth connection, if applicable, and alarms Smart Access makes it easy to operate multi-function watches. Simply pulling out and rotating the crown provides intuitive control over all functions. All MTG watches utilise solar power, with up to two years power reserve, meaning your battery change worries will be a thing of the past.
I wish I had a high quality camera on hand to demonstrate the differences here, but I don't so you will just have to take me and my fuzzy photos at their word. The b3000 is finished exactly how you would expect a Yamagata line watch to be finished. It appears to have 4 different types of finish and of course the case is designed of a complex variation of angles. I consider it to be the equal, if not slightly the superior of the b1000, but ultimately it really only goes to show how superior the b2000 is in this department and how close it is to a MRG. The b3000 is finished to a high degree, but the b2000 seems to be the pinnacle up to this point and the model that can possibly make you question the value of jumping up to that next MRG level. In my pedestrian, blurry pics below I tried my best to show the difference between the lines of delineation on both the b2000 and b3000, and I even included a MRG photo to help demonstrate the disparity, but they're not the best quality so I apologize.
To be fair, at the end of the day the MRG case is without a doubt finished to a higher degree. It has the most complex case of any watch I own (yes, including my Grand Seikos even with a 44gs case) and the most impressive finishing, but I found that little bit of detail interesting. The details on the MRG are just incredible in my opinion (I'll post a pic of the multifaceted crown guards to help illustrate how insane it is), but still, you really are about 85-90% there with the b2000.
As for functionality on these models, they're pretty much the same as the previous gens. The b3000 does use a different app (the Casio Watches app which is where they seem to be trying to move all their watches, and actually does seem a bit more useful), but I'm not going to go into the differences, although I find it interesting that MB6 is still included on higher end models while being phased out of lower end models. The 1000 model is tied for my favorite watch of all time (the Nighthawk is the other one). I have multiple 1000s and 2000s so I find the 3000 interesting in what it’s trying to do but also kind of stupefying on what it gets wrong because at this point Casio should know better. Tough Solar (CASIO’s original solar-charging system converts not only sunlight but also light from fluorescent lamps and other sources into power) Approximately 18 months on rechargeable battery (operation period when stored in total darkness with the power save function on after full charge) What we like in MTG-B1000 *comments by experts with 10years experience in writing about Casio watchesmonths on rechargeable battery (operation period with normal use without exposure to light after charge) The camouflage detail is complemented with gold accents visible across the analogue dial as well as gold coloured buttons and crown. Auto Summer Time (DST) Switching, Auto Time Correction, Hand Alignment Correction, Phone Finder, World Time (approx. 300 cities) The surface of the watch glass is domed. This offers a high level of stability and resistance against pressure. Indices are the same across all 3 b models in terms of quality. All polished and cut nicely, and stand up under a loupe fairly well. As for hands...I've always found Casio very weak in this department across the board, whether it be a high end MTG or MRG or Oceanus, although I will say the b2000 and b3000 hold up much better under a loupe than the b1000. Then again, does it really matter how they hold up under high magnification? Not to me all that much, but it is something to mention.
time zones* (27 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, auto summer time (DST) switching Signal Range: Up to 2m (may differ depending on surrounding conditions), The watch can be wirelessly connected to a compatible smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth. The energy-saving technology enables access to a host of functions., The watch will automatically synchronise it's time when connected to a compatible smartphone CASIO WATCH+ World Time lets you select from among approximately 300 cities as the World Time City, Displays the current time in major cities and specific areas around the worldAs promised, crown guard pics between the 3 that I think really demonstrate the commitment to details. A high-capacity solar-charging system harnesses the power of any light source for reliable watch operation with minimal impact to the environment. The watch also offers various timekeeping functions, such as automatic time zone adjustments and multi-band atomic timekeeping, ensuring accurate and reliable timekeeping wherever you are. It includes a chronograph for measuring elapsed time and a daily alarm feature to help you stay on schedule.
Update. So with over a week now of wearing the b3000 off and on I have to say it is by far the most comfortable MTG out there. It is so light and thin you forget it is even on thecwrist unlike any of the previous models. The previous models feel conspicuously cumbersome on the wrist in comparison and while I still think the b2000 is the pinnacle in terms of finish, the b3000 is absolutely superior in terms of comfort and wearability.Approximately 19 months on rechargeable battery (operation period when stored in total darkness with the power save function on after full charge) What bothers me is the same issue I had with the 2000; why have a mechanism to easily change the bands if you don’t have the bands readily available? The mechanism for changing the bands on the 3000 model is even easier than what was on the 2000 model yet sourcing the pieces to complete a band is a giant pain in the ass. It should not be this difficult to get a replacement part, especially when Casio is advertising swapping the bands as a highlighted feature of this watch. At the same time I will show the principle of fastening the strap, but it is far from the simplest here:
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