Think of Casio’s latest Pathfinder watch as a rugged, multitasking, tougher-than-a-titanium sledgehammer, time keeping device. Really, it’s the chronometer equivalent of Bear Grylls. Except ...

Short of carrying a dedicated compass, which all the experts recommend but few people do, the model built into the Casio Pathfinder PAW5000-1 ($450) is a solid option.