17 Casios Watches: size matters!

[@WatchesCanBeFun]

Casio and Seikos, I can’t get enough of them!

[@Realidealgear]

'It's a virus...and the only cure is...more Casios! I gotta have more Casios!' (modified quote from Bruce Dickinson, Saturday Night Live's "cowbell" skit). Have a great week my friend.

[@dougieranger]

Same! It’s a healthy addiction though.

[@ChumpVice]

Was eyeing the SGW-100 for a couple months, but I had no idea the SGW-500 existed. It looks SO good! Thanks for putting that on my radar!

[@Realidealgear]

No problem. It's in my top five Casios I wear weekly... and thank you for watching.

[@childrolland]

Casios are very addictive, indeed. I have somewhat around 40 😂 Glad they reissued GD-350 (was an insta-buy when I saw it). I was eager to get AE-1500, but I felt it too big (... and I have GA-100, 700 and GW-9400), probably because of the wide display and the big numbers. Definitely the cheapest way to have the look of Pro-Trek watch without the bells and wistles of the sensors and tough solar charging. Most of the people use it to tell the time only, anyway. The smallest g-shock I have is G-2900. It is really compact - almost the size and look of a fitness tracker. Great review of the topic. Thanks!

[@Realidealgear]

Thank you. All the watches you've mentioned are VERY interesting. I'm going to have to look into them. Have a great week.

[@EllieBumble]

I declared my collection complete at 40, back in March... It's now June and I bought 4 more to 'tweak' the collection this month. That's it now though. I mean it...

[@MrDanijelho]

I have 8,and I'm saving money for mtg

[@jeffwhite9028]

Most useful Casio / G-Shock analysis ever. I highly recommend this vid before you buy a working watch.

[@Realidealgear]

Thank you.

[@dragonh3art1]

The ae1500 is an awesome watch,ive had mine for atleast 4 months,night time light is awesome,its the non gshock watch that you would think is a gshock,for £20 odd in a variety of colours its well worth it.

[@Realidealgear]

It’s the best value at that price point, no doubt.

[@TipTWhip]

This was a lot of fun! Thanks!

[@Realidealgear]

You’re welcome and thank you for watching.

[@content4now]

Thanks Tim. A very nice practical comparison.

[@Realidealgear]

Glad you liked it

[@Happy-Me.]

The best low cost watch is the first Mission Impossible watch the Casio DW290. 16:11 It has the same module as an original G-Shock! I bought mine around 1996, still have it and it still works!

[@Realidealgear]

That's amazing about your '96 DW290. Good to know they can last that long.

[@Happy-Me.]

@@Realidealgear I've had to make battery changes and it's had a change of strap. All the writing has worn off but it still works like new! I have 14 G-Shocks and I especially like the tough solar waveceptors which are so low maintenance.

[@Realidealgear]

What you've explained is why I gravitate toward solar and atomic time keeping. Low maintenance on a grab and go watch. Have a great week.

[@davidtheking8091]

Thanks Tim. Casio makes the most variety of watches of any watch manufacturer, the range is vast. And we all get happily caught in their web ! Have you tried the MIP displays ? Thank you again and look forward to the next one!

[@Realidealgear]

Thank you! MIP: Not yet...I think I'm going to have to try one. You're the third person to recommend the MIP display. Have a great week.

[@RandallSlick]

Excellent review. I've not seen it done by size, so props for originality. Sadly, your vid also makes me realise how much Casio Europe and especially Casio UK has fallen behind in the sale of sensible watches. It all seems to be fashion/retro with a big mark-up, then straight into G-Shocks of varying quality/value. Hopefully they stay focussed on the core market in your neck of the woods. Still, there's always JDM, but a man can grow old trying to make sense of that minefield.

[@Realidealgear]

Minefield for sure. It's the kind of mindfield that has some fun involved. Take care

[@LV-42617]

Thanks for your effort and making this video 👍. Out of those watches the W-736H is - for me - the most useful, closely followed by the GD-350. I've found a vibe alarm the single most useful feature above all others (especially with the usual mice beeps most Casio watches have). I couldn't care less for atomic/solar/bluetooth/a thousand city codes/time zones or multiple alarms, but what I need and truly want on an EDC watch is a decent stopwatch with 24 hours (or greater duration) and a countdown timer with 24 hours (or greater duration) and settable down to the second. The W-736H does offer exactly that and even has one of the best LED illuminations I have seen to date on a Casio (and I usually hate that crap LED illumination, compared to the good old EL backlight, not to mention the ingenious Timex Indiglo). The GD-350 has the advantage to show the current time in stopwatch and timer mode, the instant timer access and the longer backlight duration of up to five seconds (compared to 2 seconds on the 736) but it is overall heavier, more bulky and the vibe alarm is significantly weaker due to the added mass. Right now I have about 60 watches, most of them are straight digitals, some are analog-digital a few more straight analogs (including autos). An analog watch is unbeatable for telling the time under all and most severe light conditions but other than telling the time at a glance, it is not very useful for me. The W-736H along with a few Timex's is one of my mostly worn watches and I think that tells a lot about it.

[@Realidealgear]

Excellent comment…couldn’t agree more. The vibe alert is a game changer AND no one else is disturbed when it goes off. The “Big Sky” W736H has the best light I’ve seen…and this light also isn’t disturbing anyone nearby. Have a great day and thank you for your thorough comment!

[@TheNunakun]

Yessir, size matters! I have Casios from tiny women's watches to the behemoth GPR-B1000 Rangeman, but I've been wearing mostly f91w and a168 the past few months on my 7 inch wrist. Just depends on my mood, but I'm all digital these days; annoying to set up my automatics every week. Casio has something for everyone!

[@Realidealgear]

Absolutely

[@marcelovasconcellos6067]

Great video, thanks! I like the large and medium-large watches best. I do have some medium-small ones, but the small ones are just not my cup of tea anymore. As you asked for suggestions, the DW-9052 is a fun and economical old school G-Shock that though thicker is comparable in size to a square. You won’t like it though I don’t think. And yes, positive always and only! Might give in and get an MiP GBD-200. Had that one been launched in a positive MiP display, I’d have got one already. Another great medium-large G-Shock I think you’d enjoy.

[@Realidealgear]

Thank you for the suggestions! The MIP display is interesting to me. The DW-9052 has too many inefficient 'bars and wheels' in the display for my taste.

[@skipinkoreaable]

One of the G-Lide watches (gbx100) has a vibration alert. It's similar to a square but it is actually slightly larger.

[@Realidealgear]

Thanks for sharing. I’ll look into that.

[@Karl-hx6sw]

My add is the W-96H-1AVES Very legible and great retro future Genta-ish design. Apparently it's recommended to RAF recruits too. No 100wr as the W800 but you gain on the slimness.

[@Realidealgear]

Yes, I see what you're saying about the Genta-ish design. Have a great week.

[@johanvandersandt8904]

This is great to know! I guess I am a medium to large Casio watch guy. I like how with the size, the features also generally increase. The legibility and intricacies of the designs also increase with larger real estate... The large size also seems to hold their more professional watches. Hope you are doing well Brother and that you had a great Passover!😁💪

[@Realidealgear]

When I did this review, it was light bulbs after light bulb going off as to why. Resurrection Sunday is always moving for me. Hope you're doing well my friend...did you get to a service on Sunday?

[@johanvandersandt8904]

@@Realidealgear Same for me brother! Christ is risen! Sadly I could not. We got my my mom living with us at the moment so we have to look after her. We could however catch a service online although its not the same. Hope you have a fantastic week brother!

[@mishamutavdzic5099]

Very nice review. Thank you!

[@Realidealgear]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@FiremanFrach]

Hi Tim. I recently bought a G Shock AWG-M100. Nice watch, but I'm not crazy about the size. Love the AE-1500 aaaaand the SGW-500H (the "Doghouse Watch"). Just not a small watch guy. Some mediums are borderline for me, also.

[@Realidealgear]

Agreed. A review of a Med-small watch is forthcoming...my wife has commandeered it. The review is of the Casio LWS2200 watch is almost exclusively photographed on her wrist. Too small for me. The upside...one less "Casio" addition to the doghouse complex. Soon, it will have it's own zip code. Take care.

[@FiremanFrach]

@@Realidealgear 😂

[@chriskelly509]

Another large display affordable option is the Sanda 6014, I use it as a beater watch.

[@Realidealgear]

I haven’t heard of that one. I’ll have to look into it.

[@chriskelly509]

@Realidealgear also check out the suunto core- black, watch from the Equalizer movie.

[@BarnOwl61]

Have a look at Greg Andersons, " The good timekeeping show." You won't be disappointed!

[@Realidealgear]

I'm a big fan of his channel.

[@jamesbigler2445]

The casio al-190 i own is pretty close to the f-91 size and its solar. Early 2000's re-issue of the old al-180 from the 80's.

[@Realidealgear]

That’s cool.

[@zuletapintor]

I have a bigger wrist and use a Casio W59, I love the little guy but I get what you say about how size matters on a watch

[@Realidealgear]

Thank for watching. Have a great weekend.

[@rishanm.a1556]

Hi bro could you please tell me if the big AE 1500 suitable for my less than 6.5 inch slim wrist 😢

[@Realidealgear]

Should fit. Strap is pliable

[@rishanm.a1556]

@@Realidealgear thanks

[@justmeeagainn]

I love my F91W for its iconic status. It fits on my wrist so comfortably it just seems to disappear. It holds up to showers if you want to go there. Not worried about the light, as I wear a Seiko on my other arm to bed. $11.99 for the win! (By the way, I have the Mudmasters GWG1000 and GWG 2000 too, just to balance things out.)

[@Realidealgear]

No argument here. Well balanced collection! Take care.

[@m.smanoj4688]

So i have a doubt with g shocks if anyone knows pls reply 😊 WHEN TO CHANGE THE GASKETS OF THESE WATCHES HOW OFTEN?

[@Realidealgear]

I’d recommend when the battery is changed. No need to change if the caseback hasn’t been disturbed from from factory assembly.

[@m.smanoj4688]

@@Realidealgear thanks for the reply

[@chevy83]

Pretry cool see my w800h in your review! Its my daily partner on my truck maintenance routine (we get a lot of ore dust). I win this watch from a friend, 10 years ago, and its used. Now I need to replace the gasket of the back plate. Do you know where i can find this gasket?

[@Realidealgear]

I’d start here. www.casiopart.com

[@Wa1tuh]

just wanna add the mw5610 is all the same but an EL backlight and a few less features than the 5610U(led), both are mb6 and tough solar

[@Realidealgear]

Excellent point.

[@mohammedosman88]

Can you enable shipping to Canada on your website? 😢🇨🇦

[@Realidealgear]

Let me know where I'm shipping it. To cover the higher shipping price to Canada, I'll raise the price for 24hrs so that you can purchase it. Let me know what you decide. email me any questions [e-mail]

[@mohammedosman88]

@@Realidealgear sure, I will let you know when something interests me. Thank you

[@adk7962]

That’s very cool. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. I receive my mod kit for my A168 today. I’ll let you know how it goes, and if it was worth $150 to modify a $25 watch. We’re just insane…

[@Realidealgear]

You're welcome. I love the commitment to your A168. Waiting on pins and needles! Take care.

[@vipnetworker]

Where did you get a mod kit for an A168?

[@adk7962]

@@vipnetworker I got it from SKXMODS. It’s pretty expensive at $150, but it took what is essentially a cheap plastic watch to a solid stainless steel watch that I genuinely enjoy wearing. Not that you can’t enjoy the A168 in its original form. There’s a bunch of reviews of the mod on KZbin also.

[@robbied4766]

Hydro-mod the GA2100VB-1A and, watching it tested, it went for thousands of feet below. Casio just makes such good watches for the money.

[@Realidealgear]

That an impressive depth.

[@LV-42617]

Well, since fluids are not to be compressed, this is simple physics. The quartz tube however is and even if the watch doesn't break, the quartz eventually will.

[@rappers5719]

I received my F-92W today. The light is non existent. I barely got to the 2nd hole. It does look tiny on my wrist.

[@Realidealgear]

Are you keeping it?

[@rappers5719]

@@Realidealgear It's being sent back tomorrow.

[@Realidealgear]

Understandable. If you're looking for a replacement, the W217 is a much better alternative and very near the same price.

[@WUDN-WatchUDontNeed]

Unfortunately I don’t like negative displays either… that’s a bummer, because they’re cool, but not legible. Even with a tiny wrist as mine, the f-91 feels like a toy. Maybe because m used to wearing small gshocks… On the other hand some Casios are just too big for me. Useful video, as usual! Thanks!

[@Realidealgear]

You're welcome. It's great to hear from you again. It's interesting that the VAST majority of my Casios are in the medium range. Three each of the small and large formats. Take care.

[@redmk5]

I like the GD350 and the AE1500 but even those 2 are not as good as the GBD200 (with the MIP display). The good thing about the MIP is you can see the time even if you are in an a room with poor lighting! just tilt the watch and the MIP display will catch any little light and show the time without using the backlight.

[@Realidealgear]

I’ve been hearing the MIP display is worth a shot. Thanks for sharing!

[@sathishrao7926]

Quite informative! My smallest non-GShock is A171. My biggest non-GShock is AE-3000 (And AE-1500 looks tiny in comparison !) My small GShocks are AW-500, AW-590, G7700 and 5600UE. Even though I love the large display on AE-1500, my Casio with crispiest display is W-96H. My biggest GShock is GD400 (which is slightly larger than GD350 I guess)

[@Realidealgear]

I lust looked up the case diameter of the AE3000....wow! You've have a great collection of G-Shocks.

[@vipnetworker]

With options like the Casio Royale for $20, the CA53 Calculator Watch for $20, or the AE1500 for $20, I’m really unclear why anyone buys the F91. I get that the AE1500 is really big, but the CA53 is pretty small, the Royale is not too big and has better features, better light, and more personality. I just got a Royale and I love it. I’m bummed I waited so long. I didn’t believe the hype, but it is a fantastic watch. Might be my favorite out of the 10 or so that I own.

[@Realidealgear]

All you shared is true.

[@hereb4theend]

The F91w is 20gms. or 0.7oz. At a dollar a gram, it's not cheap.

[@fuloplehel]

Great video, I like casio watches, especially the g-shocks. Legibility is important for me, so last year I bought the GW-9500 Mudman with the positive display, it's not the best but I like the big digits. My other favorite one is the GWG 1000-1A3ER mudmaster, with all the sensors and great legibility and lume on the markers and hands. And I also have an older gbx-100ki-1 with the MIP display which I like,but unfortunately it is not solar and multiband 6.

[@Realidealgear]

You have a fantastic G-Shock collection. I like the GWG-1000. I’m a bit old school with ani-digi display. Have a great week.

[@fuloplehel]

@@Realidealgear Thank you, I like the g-shock watches I have more in my collection. Another brand is citizen, I have some models from the promaster series, my favorite is the promaster skyhawk blue angels edition with atomic time and solar movement. Very accurate and lightweight titanium,but no sensors or compass.

[@Realidealgear]

Great, great Citizen watch (Promaster skyhawk Blue Angels Ed.)!!!

[@fuloplehel]

@@Realidealgear Right now I'm waiting for the new 35th anniversary promaster land combination watch, the mudmaster from Citizen.

[@goatreviews]

Great video. I'm about to unbox an AE-1500 for review, and have heard it might run a bit large! ⌚ 🤜

[@Realidealgear]

It’s large but there are other G-Shocks that are taller. The AE1500 is just a bit wider than my Pathfinder. Not bad. It’s a THE most legible Casio I’ve seen. Let me know what you think of it.

[@goatreviews]

@@Realidealgear Awesome! Thanks for sharing this. Will do! I'll be recording a video of the unboxing this week 😄

[@0017Bulldog]

Great vid! Unfortunately, I bought my AE1500 in negative display. Never again. I still like it, but I need legibility.

[@Realidealgear]

Fortunately it’s on the lower side of Casio pricing. I’m with you on the legibility being high priority. Thanks for watching and sharing. Have a great week.

[@MichaelSmith-cl1uo]

Interesting the A 1500 watch now has a better strap.

[@Realidealgear]

Cool

[@jarooko]

Love the negative displays honestly! They are much less functional and have much worse visibility, but are much prettier. 😍

[@Realidealgear]

There is that! Thanks for watching and sharing.

[@HLi-eu5er]

For people who like the GW-M5610, but think it is too big. Get a BGD-5000. One of the best baby-G.

[@Realidealgear]

Great recommendation.

[@vipnetworker]

At 6:30 - Why would someone bring an extra F91 just to use as an alarm clock? Every phone on earth now has EXCELLENT alarm clocks built in. I get having an F91 as a backup beater watch, but specifically as an alarm is hilarious. That makes sense for 1984, not 2024. PS: I travel a LOT for work. No F91, iPhone, or wake up call wakes me up 😂 My trick is to order room service the night before, for morning delivery at a specific time. Someone banging on my door with food is the best alarm.

[@Realidealgear]

True regarding the watch as an alarm. I think it's also a great watch or backup watch. Lots of options for alarms now versus 30 years ago.

[@darwinsvaleza]

....... and the biggest of them all is the MRW-210H-5AV

[@Realidealgear]

It is a BIG analog watch.

[@AntonSteliuk]

I have Casio gw m5610-1er. My EDC watch.

[@Realidealgear]

One of the best EDC watches of all time. You have a great watch! Thanks for watching!

[@hereb4theend]

I just wear a wall clock on a necklace like Flava Flav.

[@Realidealgear]

Haha..absolutely

[@vaughanwarburton9623]

😂 whats the flavour flavour 😅 Great video comparison

[@al-fg8me]

Why not to turn the light in the watches that we can see the functionality of that????

[@Realidealgear]

The detailed review of each watch containing the light, is found on each watch’s review in the video library.

[@maxpayneau]

28:21 except sunrise/sunset time :(

[@Realidealgear]

True. Thanks for watching

[@lifespyjackson6292]

Why do these types of clips ALWAYS have a knife flash light and gun??????? WHY

[@Realidealgear]

Because I said so and it happened. Seriously, thank you for watching.

[@vipnetworker]

At 11:27 - You take apart Casio watches and mess with the soldering? I was proud for changing a battery 😂 I can’t imagine messing with the electrical components and expecting it to work.

[@Realidealgear]

Not bad for a beginner mod which is where I classify myself, beginner.

[@yoloturnt]

AE 1500 is superb

[@Realidealgear]

It is that’s. Have a great weekend!

[@dedikpurwanto9842]

Just like glasses. 🤓 : If you use it as a tools. 😎 : If you want to look cooler.

[@Realidealgear]

Awesome analogy. Have a great weekend.

[@artkingofwholefoods74]

Legible…. Bro you’re not reading court documents. They’re inexpensive digital watches. They’re Casios 🔥 🤙🏽 🔥

[@Realidealgear]

Agreed.

[@Ferien7]

G Shocks are great tool watches. But I really wish Casio would clean up the face of the watches. Too many colors and too much text makes them look sloppy and childish. They need to use a simpler, cleaner monochromatic design.

[@Realidealgear]

You and me both!

[@LV-42617]

Principle you're right. But the "problem" is, that a digital watch with no graphics, circles or whatever gimmick clutter can look a bit boring, just like analogs where a Chronograph mostly looks more interesting than a simple three hands watch. I have a Skmei 1871 that only shows day, date and time and while this make the legibility great, it is kind of boring looking (but I like it anyway). Now, Timex does the same and on my T-49901 it only shows time, day and date but the funny thing is, that this watch doesn't look boring at all. As a matter of fact, it has the best to read display I have ever seen from any digital watch - simply unrivaled.

[@davidzimmerly7354]

Casio Men's DW5600BB-1 Black Resin Quartz Watch with Digital Dial Maybe check this option out

[@davidzimmerly7354]

Or this Casio G-Shock Men's Black Out Basic Series All Black Resin Watch DW6900BB-1

[@tohian]

But they do have monochromatic models. 🙂 Personally, I kinda like all the text on the dial.

[@enriquealvarez4702]

Having a 8 inch wrist, I need big watches 😢

[@Realidealgear]

AE1500,GD350 are great candidates.

[@enriquealvarez4702]

@Realidealgear I have the ae1600 and I love it. The shock square on me looks like a f91w. I'm looking for some thing rugged and at the same time I can dress it up. I'm starting to lean to a casioak models or a casio edifice

[@tankconnors7323]

I only buy negative display lolll I just find it looks better..😅

[@Realidealgear]

What’s the most legible negative display you’ve come across?

[@tankconnors7323]

@@Realidealgear Diffidently the GBD-200

[@artkingofwholefoods74]

30 meters isn’t hand washing. Its 98”. That Bad Boy can swim….

[@Realidealgear]

It’s what Casio states. I agree, 20m is swimming and I do use any Casio with that rating in that manner. I believe I said as much in the video. Thanks for watching.

[@siriosirio3698]

Non sono gli orologi che hanno il cinturino piccolo ma sei tu che hai il polso da extraterrestre👍

[@Realidealgear]

Mi piace il commento! Forse ho un polso di dimensioni extraterrestri. Buon fine settimana! Abbiate cura di voi.

[@siriosirio3698]

@@Realidealgear 👍

[@artkingofwholefoods74]

NEGATIVE DISPLAYS are the BEST.

[@Realidealgear]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@vipnetworker]

What do you mean you lost your dog?

[@Realidealgear]

That's it.

[@vipnetworker]

@@Realidealgear Had to Shazam it. I’ve been getting curious 😂

[@Realidealgear]

It's an oldie. I had to request it from the radio station that played it as the bumper music for an AM radio show in Minneapolis.

[@davidcrandall4958]

Tim who?

[@Realidealgear]

Right!. Have a great week.

[@terryaustin7140]

Negative displays are only good for looks, terrible legibility.

[@Realidealgear]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching!

[@LV-42617]

There are exceptions (only a few I'm afraid) when it comes to traditional LCD displays. With (-) MIP displays however, legibility is not an issue anymore.

[@moenibus]

You are not a reviewer., you're a seller and that's dishonest, because you promote yourself as a "reviewer". more honesty pal.

[@Realidealgear]

All watches I receive were purchased by me. Explain how I’m a seller?

[@Abhiṣeka03]

Casioak are my favs..

[@Realidealgear]

Excellent G-Shock for sure. I light the lower profile and it's a G-Shock.