An Underrated $30 Casio Watch: Compass, Thermometer, Worldtime SGW600H

Today I review a highly underrated watch from one of the many sweet spots in the current Casio line up. The SGW600H is not only amazingly priced at around $30, but it boasts all of your typical digital watch complications, as well as world time, a compass, and even a thermometer too! Priced only slightly more than the iconic Databank CA53W-1, and World Time AE1200WHD-1A, and cheaper than the G-Shock DW5600, why has this watch been so overlooked?
As Casio continue to develop their proprietary sensor technology and smart watches further, many of these massively functional and affordable older models and modules continue to become available. Whether you are exploring remote international locales or adventuring in the urban jungle, this watch makes for one hell of a compelling value proposition, as a navigational and essential survival tool. Join me in my customary table top review to see if this reference might be the best outdoor do-it-all watch in its price range.
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[@linindoll1]

One thing I love about your channel 30 dollar watches to 30,000 dollar watches you do a fantastic job.

[@acplguk]

One thing I love is the fact that it took a whole minute just to do the intro

[@MarkPalmerISP]

I love how you treat all decent watches with respect. It doesn't alienate those of us who can't shell out the $$$$$ for a timepiece. Thank you!

[@debendragurung3033]

If you do that to a Casio, you are actually direspecting it.

[@christopherdixon5141]

@@debendragurung3033 better to scratch the mineral glass aye

[@bogrot69]

I have a special place in my heart for Casio. They seem to have an endless supply of cool models that are very affordable. I recently picked up an analog day date that I love, the MTD-1087-1AV. It looks fantastic on a brown leather Colareb I had lying around. My collection is ever expanding. Cheers for another great video!

[@ricochet5344]

That intro was out of this world. Amazing work and amazing review as always. Thanks TGV 😀

[@clarkmeyer7871]

Truly enjoy your watch reviews. The history, artistry, and description of each watch is excellent. Thanks

[@joekelsch8366]

Fantastic video! I just might have to add this one to my collection. Really appreciate you bringing lesser known watches to the surface.

[@QMR406]

I love when you bring really interestinc cheap pices to the chanel!

[@user-hw2fi4nz8u]

I haven't seen a review as beautiful as this ! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@funkycoldm3dina]

OH MY GOD!!! that is a hell of a killa intro. Now that is how an intro needs to be done. Very clever.

[@blackcrows21]

Love that you review all price ranges!!

[@xMoac]

The SGW100 is a great watch. Found it at the family home in a drawer, my brothers old casio, changed battery and it works like new after all these years. So easy to use and the fact that you have the local time shown regardless of which mode you enter is great. Also the timer function is something every digital watch should have The SGW100 wears much smaller then the size would suggest , I highly recommend you review the SGW100 and its an extremely intuitive watch to use.

[@jc944t]

Love to see you review some Casio Edifice watches in the near future. The technology and price combination is hard to beat as well.

[@ChrisBeckman]

Welcome back to the real world TGV! It feels like you’re back to the roots of what made you so darn popular! Great model and value! 🔥🔥🔥

[@RubenMartinez-es6cc]

Very descriptive video! Congratulations! I already ordered it mine at Amazon! Thanks a lot for all the information!

[@KK_21]

Once again remarkable intro!!! Excellent presentation and analysis... i just ordered it through a local DO since my garmin fenix 5X, is starting to de-performe... Thank you TGV!

[@mike58176]

Great review I was looking for some reviews on this watch and couldn't find many if any in English anyway but you did a fantastic job love your channel

[@edhammond6911]

Wow wow wow!!! I just watched the intro three times and have not even watched the review yet. Best intro ever on any channel. And all of this for a $30 watch. Unbelievable. I’m gonna go watch the video now. Thanks TGV!

[@lanceuppercut7436]

I love my Casios TGV, especially my Rangeman. If every I’m concerned about what watch to wear while out and about, beach, bush (Aussie term there) or gardening, i go for my Casios. Tough and dependable while having a bit of a tactical aesthetic. Btw, if were Casio, I’d be contacting you to work with their team on their next advertising campaign. Excellent intro yet again TGV👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻. U & G to the good Gentry.

[@esa062]

The time zone map looks cool, but giving such a large chunk of the limited display space for such a niche bit of information may not be functionally the best solution.

[@forsak3none]

this is a nice alternative to my Ga100 / Gd100 collection :D thanks man! much apreciated

[@erksmkgerks2298]

Thanks for the review..been looking at this watch for a while and functionality for price point seems unbeatable.

[@yoBradyO11]

I felt just as giddy about my $15 Casio as I did for my $500 Seiko. When you can get a cool looking watch for well under $100, how can one not get so excited!

[@TigOlBitties0000]

Same here. I have many watches, some expensive ones but I often don a Casio. Difference between a watch enthusiast vs a watch snob, I suppose.

[@JD-pu9rc]

Your intros are top notch and masterfully done. Love your videos!

[@goldtoothjacko]

T, KING of the intros fo shaw! Nice work. Best as always. Matthew

[@LectioDivina33]

Thanks TGV, just bought this in Black for $119.00 AUD with a normal top and bottom display and absolutely love it. A great beater watch!

[@PipeOPhile]

I usually love negative screens but the combination is just weird. Chock full of features and at great price! Great video as always

[@vuletije]

WOOW, what a intro... Good job T, nice video! Best regards

[@dc2renteria]

Thanks for the review, I have the Casio Royale as my daily beater watch. I think I'm going to try this watch as my new beater watch.

[@alexcharliekowalski]

Great as always! Really nice watch for the money.

[@lostinseale]

I love my World Timer. I do not have this model and might pick one up. My version had a 10 year battery and after 7 days I cracked the acrylic crystal. I hit it hard. 6 months later I am still using it and it is still waterproof. Swim with it all the time. Casio makes a great product. TGV, again great video and good information. Keep it up. God Bless.

[@truxton1000]

Great looking Casio, brilliant review of it, no one does better reviews on youtube!

[@jgladieux1964]

Looks good, just ordered through your Amazon storefront, gonna be my first negative display. Love your reviews, keep up the good job!

[@dumpstermeatbuffet9813]

Well, this video sold me on which casio really fit my needs and price range for a work watch. Also this is one of the best channel I've seen for watch reviews.

[@rtbarker]

I love the repeating timer function of this watch. It's my go to workout watch.

[@user-zz5pl6su3h]

Lovely watch.. thanks for sharing such an affordable beater watch

[@brianfuller757]

Thanks for an honest video of an awesome watch.

[@richdubbya]

Damn, your content is getting better!Im a Casio fan myself.. Currently a Rangeman in my mix.. Tough tough watch.

[@pdtech4524]

Fantastic review of a very underated watch. I must say as a lifelong watch collector I have a couple of Casios a G Shock and the rotating bezel MTD model with black PU strap, they do a metal bracelet version as well, it's a beautiful looking substantial watch, very good build quality, very bright illuminator, day and date display, it has a face that is a diver watch inspired design, water resistant to 100m. Amazing price, I paid around £59 for it, easily looks like it cost more than twice as much. That's the main thing with casio watches for me very good value for the money. Going back, my first watch was a very basic cheap Timex but the next decent watch I got was the original casio calculator watch with the numerical 'space invader' game built in, that was a superb watch to have around 1980😎👍😊😁 After a long gap and now in my 50s I've revisited my casio roots, for nostalgic and retro reasons. 😎👍 My G Shock is very robust, wear it when doing manual tasks, outdoor activities, riding my mountain bike etc it can take a lot of knocks, drops etc without fear of damaging it, I can highly recommend them perfect wristwatch for a builder or mechanic etc 😎👍

[@moral1481]

I'm not really a watch person myself but i had a fable for g-shocks. Your review made me buy this casio... And omg since i saw your bulova accutron astronaut in another review you did I'm hooked. There are so many beauty's out there!

[@lucianosilva3887]

Somente a abertura já mereceu o "like". Parabéns pelo trabalho.....👏👏👏

[@JayPenber]

I decided to go back to wearing a watch, and I got the blue & black version of this for $30 on Amazon and ordered the black one in this video for $35 on ebay. Really liking it for that Sci-Fi/industrial/tactical look of it. Comfortable to wear, but i would like to try a different strap on it. Also got a G-Shock DW9052-1BCG for $42.

[@jstrat121]

“ I have $2.......and a Casio!” Love Casio !

[@anthonyfrombelow]

Give him the damn glove!

[@alexhalligan7901]

You should review a luminox watch. I'm curious to hear your personal take on the brand and quality. Love the videos and keep at it!

[@josephchiarello11]

love casio - nice vid - thank you sir!

[@jggonzalez30]

What a beautiful watch and how many functions for a low price ... I already ordered it thanks to your review ... it is amazing!🙌👍

[@tko8218]

There are lots of fun and quirky watches from Casio--although this one has some essentials for outdoor types. I bought a similar one, the Casio SGW-100, as something to wear while jogging. I correctly guessed that my plans to exercise/jog wouldn't last, and as such, I got a cool compass/thermometer type of watch.

[@terrancewright4999]

First time in years that I've wanted another Casio or any digital. Added to Amazon wishlist

[@funkmonkeyfun]

I have worn this watch for over a year as a work watch, I needed a compass for rough approximation and this watch fit the bill perfectly! Awsome watch for the money, be careful though, I wound up buying the entire twin sensor series because of it....I may have a addiction!

[@Denedato]

I love it. Thank you.

[@britannia2129]

Well I’ll be damned, only view #4 this time! Great intro as always TGV

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

Quite a feat..

[@bubbab7792]

Good intro, great review, excellent narrative. Love my G's, 8 in all. Work purposed of course. All the th best Sir. 🍷🥃🍷

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Bubba, wow 8 eh?!?! Can you get an cooler! You have my respect sir. Have a great weekend, stay safe my friend. Best regards, TGV

[@kauenejedlo4901]

Hello! Thank you for another great video. Could you try to do a review on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Ultramatic? Thank you!

[@Saiarts_yt]

One I like about digital watches and hybrid watches from casio is that during testing, exam, and traveling. I don't get confiscated for having such cheap watch. Screw smartwatches because they use internet and bluetooth connectivity. Spies always say "low tech beats high tech." So I believe old techmologies are still being appreciated today. Because this watch is great for an outdoor adventure, I came to a right video to be in. Great video and review.

[@user-hv4dw9jr5o]

Really loved this video, and the reference to possibly the best PC game of all time. Your content is improving with each video, where will this end?!? Also, my fears that "Powered by Watchbox" would negatively affect your quality were completely unfounded, the videos have improved if anything. Keep bringing it, TGV!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you sir, I am deeply honored. O&U! Best regards, TGV

[@freesneaky]

Great review! Great watch! I have Casio twin sensor with a compass feature. I used it for hiking where I couldn't use my phone and the compass feature was SUPER useful. I'm sure it will come in handy navigating London, since I don't have UK phone & still haven't found a place yet. Market is crazy here! I'm sure I'll do a lot of walking without Google Map. Time to put on my twin sensor again!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Jeremy, I secretly envy you being without a phone! Reminds me of a recent Will Self lecture I just watched about the negative effects of the "man machine matrix". Good luck in London, enjoy every second, no where else like it! Best regards, TGV

[@dc2renteria]

Totally agree on using the dual time zones during travel, and having a compass and thermometer will be a great addition!

[@yescando1192]

Beautiful intro, wellmade as always! 👍 Have you worn the Casio gbd-800uc-3er? If so, would you consider a review? Im looking for a tough digital beater to be worn at the gym etc (min 43mm) Thanks in advance and Once again, I really enjoy your vids, they have grown on me since I found them more than informational, they are sophisticated and I love it. Have a beautiful day and Once again, Thanks man! Sincerely Jesper.

[@marinakyriacou6525]

I'm going on a sport climbing trip to France at the end of this month and this looks perfect! Thank you.

[@theurbangentry]

So glad I could help, have a wonderful trip. I LOVE traveling in France, enjoy it Marina, Best regards, TGV

[@marinakyriacou6525]

@@theurbangentry Thank you so much! It'll be my first time there and I'm very much looking forward to it.

[@chrisauge6802]

Thanks for the review...please do a video on the new Seiko Arnie

[@tomsmith70]

Hello! What a day- a great watchfinder video on a beautiful Patek and now an affordable Casio! This one is definitely on the purchase list...Hope all is well. Best regards, Tom

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Tom, enjoy! Best regards, TGV

[@MIAPhilly]

I love this one so much i have both the negative display seen here and the regular display. I like the regular display a bit more but they are both amazing.

[@christophervieira1397]

Sharp piece!! Cheers🤘

[@MegaZidzid]

love it, cool looking stuff.

[@zapponloveatfirstsight7598]

Great video

[@Yellow_Devil_]

Thanks for the review. Do the screws next to the watch face serve any purpose at all, or are they purely decorative?

[@kinsoncooper7333]

Nice.. it looks good on those hand too

[@gurtana]

Hi TGV, do you know if there is G Shock equivalent to this? I heard that the Casio durability for this one is not good with breakage around the lug pins? Would love this in a tougher model.

[@touhidsourav2475]

Can you change the time manually? For example if I live in a city which the world time don't include then can i adjust it to my local time?

[@brothersinarmseastlake]

The start of (An Underrated $30 Casio Watch: Compass, Thermometer, Worldtime SGW600H) I play it over & over i don't know why but especially the start, that 80s tech theme song so powerful, how on earth did you put it off, a must love !!!

[@george-florinconstantin4141]

I can't understand why this watch is so expensive in my part of the world (Eastern Europe) Just picked this up yesterday for the equivalent of 45 USD. And it was on sale (black Friday or something)! The list price is around 110 USD (on several local web-sites), which is bonkers for a NON-G_Shock Digital watch! But I am very happy with my purchase.

[@JosephTyson]

Casios are such fun watches. My Casio GW-M5610 is my weekend fun watch!

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

Might get one of those for when I go cycling and travelling. Nice reivew. Keep up the good work.

[@MartinRiosArellano]

Because of the excellent review you did to this piece I just bought this for my humble collection. In all honesty I was just a hair away from acquiring an affordable Xiaomi smartwatch but then again... They don’t have neither prestige nor horological history and Casio has enough to spread to many other similar choices and still left with plenty of respect behind. Another thing that strikes me is that sleek profile and looks that (Warning: Rant!) G-Shocks annoy me big time for displaying all over the place the functions and features in ways I don’t find attractive. Anyhow great vid and greetings from Baja man, I hope you’re safe and sound 😁

[@raulguerrero5142]

good day How can I change the time manually because I can't do it and my city is 30 min ahead thanks for your help

[@andrewd7586]

WOW!!! What new sci fi movie is this? Ohhhhh.... it’s your intro!😎👍🏼🤣

[@wannabetechnician7451]

love the contrasting positive and negative halves of the display, its kinda like a ying-yang

[@robyaboy]

Finally, a watch featured on this channel that I had FIRST! Got mine in '17.

[@jwc111684]

Does this watch prodcast a cellular signal of any kind for the compass or auto calendar?

[@dominiccallaghan1176]

Good luck changing that strap! You've gotta be super careful as the resin can easily get knocked out of shape. I've got the World Time AE-2000W-9AVEF , $30 and amazing specs, 200m wr, 5 alarms, 10yr battery but boy did I struggle changing out that strap. If you are going to put a Nato it's gonna have to be less than 18mm, more like 14mm and that starts to look a little stringy. Great channel. Love you stuff.

[@squrilebrain]

Hi I am looking for a Casio men's pro trek twin sensor watch moving bezels. if a watch is going to have a compress in it the bezel needs to move like a reg compress. what is on the market that does not break the bank??? if you would be kind enough to find one and do a review on it that would be great.

[@nathanmccarty6285]

I scored a blue one without the negative display for $10 on clearance at Walmart. Unfortunately wasn’t tough enough for my lifestyle and I cracked the display. It was great while I had it! I upgraded to a Mudman.

[@ArianrhodTalon]

Hi TGV, what are your thoughts on non-traditional designed watches such as the Xeric Trappist-1 Moonphase?

[@Rch_P]

We all know that password was: “Hugo is the boss 1”

[@jmmartin7766]

THANKS A LOT, Rich! Now TGV has to change it... lol!

[@Draklor92]

Nah, I think it's "jingly-jangly jubilee"

[@Rch_P]

A. S. 😂😂 You’re probably right

[@darkmotherboard272]

This watch is goated! I have this exact piece and imma say it again goated!!

[@alexkempen2939]

Hi, I've been watching your channel for quite a while now and recently bought my first automatic watch (SKX007). I'm absolutely love it and I get what all the fuss is about. I'm however looking to expand my collection (if we use the term loosely) and am looking for a decent pilot's watch. I really like the look of the IWC big pilot chronograph with the three subdials to the left, but obviously the price is a bit high for a novice as myself. I was wondering if you could make a recommendation for something with a similar style, ideally under $300. Answer or not, I still love the channel and appreciate the read

[@reecegordon7073]

Really like the aeshtetics of that F-91W!

[@77cjam]

Great video as always. "Underated" and "Casio" tend to go hand in hand. If you want a watch that's accurate in telling the time, has useful functions, is affordable, you simply can't go wrong. However as watches are mainly about personal choices, there are 1000s out there. If you don't like one, just find one you do 👍

[@simonthewatchguy6073]

The more affordable Casio watches often have extremely useful features. Such a great brand!

[@theurbangentry]

Well said!!! Thank you Simon, Best regards, TGV

[@THX-C]

This past week, I bought both the Protrek PRT-50 and this watch, the SGW-600H. I was looking for something that would John Anderton might have worn. I’ll never know why they CGIed over an Omega X-33 but I’ve wanted something similar for years. The floating dial of the ProTrek comes closest to what I was looking for but I also purchased this Casio because I remembered the vid. These are my favorite reviews because they tie together sci-fi and watches.

[@sci-figuy6668]

I love the Alien references. Alien isolation is my all-time favorite game. I would definitely play it!

[@maxpayneau]

I love your videos, the same attention to Casios and Rolexes.

[@henrywest7217]

An attractive package from Casio. What a price! And of course, well presented be you.

[@tnkwok9682]

Cool intro! Great video!

[@faizf]

I bought it after this awesome 👏 review 🙏 thanks . the most factor for me is the light weight as a tactical watch

[@calmevideomusic5558]

Applause to the intro feel sir!

[@JR-gp2zk]

Dammit, I already have 2 Casio Royale, black and steel, and now I want this one. Looks like a solid beater travel watch.

[@TheMozerfok]

Hi UrbanGentry, great vid as usual. Any chances you could direct me to a company that could fix a Wired AGAM 404 please? - Apparent humidity issues INSIDE the watch for some weird and unknown reason

[@rubatofunki]

The Half-life reference

[@robynlhatetheelitesstridel5395]

This watch is currently selling online for 110 Aussie dollars so l don’t consider it a cheap watch at all with superior modern design and aussies normally pay triple what Americans pay probably because Amazon has no competition we have no equivalent to Walmart here we’re you can buy name brand watches at competitive prices it’s ripp off jewellry shops or online sellers who take advantage

[@anulearntech]

Is there any budget twin sensor offering like this which also includes moon phase, tides and fishing tine assistant?

[@prashanthanrpr]

Nice video sir! I own the positive display model sgw 600h. Please explain why casio watches mentioning 100 metres water resistant are not advisable for diving?