1990s Casio AMW-330 Chronograph - Compass Bezel - 100M Diver Style - Black Dial

The Artifact
Before smartwatches and before G-Shock completely dominated the landscape, Casio produced a line of heavy-duty, analog tool watches that punched incredibly high above their weight class. This is one of them.

This isn't a plastic digital watch; it is a solid slab of stainless steel designed for navigation and speed. It features a bi-directional compass bezel (used for finding North via the sun) and a tachymeter scale on the inner chapter ring for measuring speed over distance. It is an "Adventure Watch" in the truest sense—analog, legible, and built like a tank.

The Machine
Powered by a rock-solid Casio Quartz Chronograph movement, this watch features a classic three-register layout:

The Complications: It tracks elapsed time (hours and minutes) and running seconds.

The Durability: Rated to 100M Water Resistance, making it a true "Go Anywhere, Do Anything" (GADA) watch. You can swim with it, hike with it, and knock it against a doorframe without worry.

The Aesthetics: The dial is a study in legibility, featuring a deep matte black finish that extends to the sub-dials for a stealthy, monochromatic look. The white indices and hands pop against the blackout background, ensuring high visibility without the visual clutter.

The Condition Grade: Very Good

Case & Bracelet: The stainless steel case and bracelet show minor scuffs and swirls consistent with use—we call this "honest wear." It hasn't been over-polished, retaining its original sharp factory lines.

Crystal: Clear and legible.

Function: Chronograph starts, stops, and resets perfectly. Bezel rotates smoothly.

The Spec

Maker: Casio

Era: 1990s/2000s

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Water Resistance: 100 Meters

Bezel: Rotating Compass

Movement: Quartz Chronograph with Date

Bracelet: Original Stainless Steel Link

Why It Belongs Here
We love "Over-Engineered" quartz. This watch represents a specific moment in time when Casio was applying their "toughness" ethos to traditional analog designs. It feels substantial on the wrist and offers a level of utility—and a murdered-out black aesthetic—that modern fashion watches simply can't match.