Armitron Griffy: A Piece of History for $30!

A detailed review of the Armitron Griffy and a brief look into the history of digital watches.
0:00 - 0:45 - Vintage Pulsar Commercial
0:46 - 01:21 - Introduction
1:22 - 4:06 - Brief History of Digital Watches
4:07 - 4:19 - Packaging
4:20 - 4:54 - Measurements
4:55 - 5:06 - Wrist Shots
5:07 - 5:24 - Bracelet
5:36 - 6:43 - Functions/Settings
6:44 - 7:41 - Cons
7:42 - 8:21 - Final Thoughts
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[@conzmoleman]

I don’t wear it often but still enjoy my Griffey. I’ll add that I spent $60 on mine from the official website because that was the cheapest I could find a silver case with blue LED. If amazon had it for $30 as they did with other LEDs I’d have gone that route. In the end, the finishing on mine came out perfect. Astonishing quality tbh. Which is what made it well worth the $60 imo.

[@wristrants]

In my case, I really wanted silver with red LED, but still went with Amazon for the savings. That may have been a bad decision. I'm selling this anyway and might try getting one from Armitron, or that Yema if I find a good deal. Thanks for chiming in. Hope you can consider subscribing.

[@conzmoleman]

@@wristrants yeah already was subscribed

[@conzmoleman]

great editing work btw, esp with the archival commercial at the into

[@wristrants]

@@conzmoleman thanks!

[@ayedee6681]

dang thing is $27 in Amazon now, silver/blue :) get another one

[@bobjohnson9597]

I paid $50 in a Philippine department store an am extremely happy that I was able to try it out firs as the light was very bright even inside a highly lit jewellery department so my fear of not being able to see the display in the sunlight was removed. I absolutely love this watch and as an old guy and this is by far the easiest display at night of any watch that I have ever owned, now my very favorite.

[@wristrants]

Can't beat this for legibility!

[@Crackbagged]

your channel only just popped up in my feed for the first time, the little watch documentaries about normal, affordable watches are great. I hope you get many more subscribers.

[@wristrants]

Just trying to enjoy the hobby with pieces I can afford. But to be honest, I really wish I could deliver those scripts while featuring the bigger brands. Haha. Really glad to hear that you liked the videos. Thank you so much!

[@uselesshero]

I've been very happy with the griffy for $31, actually ordered 4 (3 as gifts). 1 box had a ding on it but all the watches all look good. Bracelet is the thing that feels cheap and the side buttons feel a little flimsy (obvisly not machined fit but not bad). Looks great amd scratches the led watch itch.

[@wristrants]

actually didn't know I had an itch for an LED watch until I got the griffy for review. now I want something better. haha, thanks for sharing anyway. hope you can consider subscribing.

[@vladimirpenev9127]

Is it really an acrylic crystal? Some comments on the Amazon listing suggest it's a mineral crystal.

[@bigfootsburneraccount9160]

I'm not sure, but I honestly hope it is acrylic because poly watch will polish it smooth if it gets scratchy

[@carlosw1687]

Hi just subscribed.. I saw one in amazon that is pink. But wonder if it is original as armitron page don't have that pink color

[@wristrants]

Thanks for the sub. Really appreciated! Pink LED? Do not know of fake armitron watches, so that must be good.

[@carlosw1687]

​​@@wristrants sorry, not pink LED. The case is some sort of pink or rose gold.. of course it is not gold but simulates pink/rose gold. The LEDs are actually white. Case and band are pink/rose gold. What do you think? Thanks for your answers.

[@wristrants]

@@carlosw1687 i think i came across that variant in the armitron website before. just enjoy the watch.

[@ziting5756]

Are you Filipino?