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There are a few exporters of JDM Casios if you really want a specific model and don’t mind paying a bit extra.
A GW-M5610 G-shock with solar charging and the radio sync will be pretty universally useful and robust and a lot smaller than the Pro Treks, but not have any ABC or thermometer functions.
Sounds like a good excuse to buy a Pro Trek to me. :)
Regal
What watch would you take for a long term bike tour?
In a few months I'm going to be setting off on a long distance tour which at times will be in fairly remote regions with no phone signal - none of my automatic (all pretty low end) watches keep time that well and I'm after something digital, maybe with trekking/adventure features.
Features I think would be useful:
Altimeter and barometer are cool but are these actually useful in the real world?
https://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/wat/watch_detail/PRG-30B-3/
The Pro Trek PRG-30 seems to fit the bill but is an Asia only model. Available with a rubber strap from Creation for £140, I'd prefer the fabric strap but assume I'd be able to swap that myself.
https://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-protrek-58/casio-protrek-world-time-digital-tough-solar-prg-30-5-prg30-5-100m-mens-watch-22782.html?currency=GBP
Alternatively do I just keep it simple and get a Casio F-91W for £20 and forget about all the features I'd probably never actually use.