Unboxing The Weirdest Watches On Amazon - How Bad Are They?

In this video, I unbox some of the weirdest watches on Amazon. Who even buys this stuff?!
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[@onamission6634]

Do you have a Rolex?

[@maybeoptify]

what a great company

[@SergyMilitaryRankings]

Its their company

[@bubblewrapvillain]

That ring wasn't there before.... Congratulations Ben!

[@beaudanner]

In all honesty I liked the 24 hour watch. Great conversation starter. Her: "is your watch broken?" Me: "perhaps. Would you like to go home with me?"

[@good-tn9sr]

Me: Yea wanna go to Battries + Bulbs to see it get fixed *Takes her to my house*

[@mondrose4501]

after: ooh i think i put it on my basement. wanna have a look i got candy as well

[@mrkiky]

Tbh I think this would work. No girl would ask about your watch unless she's interested in you already.

[@GreenHoleSun]

Actually the idea of a 24 hour watch that only marks the hours is not new and I am quite sure that this type of watch has been produced even by some expensive brands that at the moment I can't recall (Meistersinger?) . The message you send, when wearing these watches, is: I take life easy, I don't need to be in a hurry for anything anywhere anytime. And anybody.

[@NativeTexMexican]

"Perhaps..." 😂😂😂

[@valengreymoon5623]

You'd have to widen all the door frames in the house in order to wear that Lancaster. It's just asking for a good knock.

[@valengreymoon5623]

@john jones Like a bowling ball in a glass box.

[@oscarosullivan4513]

Its shite

[@valengreymoon5623]

@@oscarosullivan4513 Oh, I know. I was just making fun of its size.

[@bean3243]

Lancaster Italia gave the most authentic italian experience.

[@altal2993]

I wander why Some Brands seem to link Italy with high quality watch making? Perhaps I am uneducated here, but isn't it the Japanese and the Swiss with the reputation? (Not withstanding some German, US and other brands?)

[@Alex888877]

@@altal2993 Probably has to do with Italy history in fashion brands. People who buy those kind of watches are interested in fashion not so much watches themselves. They don't care what's in them, just bling bling.

[@oscarosullivan4513]

@@Alex888877 Then fools

[@8zzzzzd79]

Italy usually linked with fine art

[@altal2993]

@@8zzzzzd79 to be fair, I will admit, I got into watches through Vincero. I accepted all the bullshit because I knew no better. Only after, did I come to realise that I'd bought rubbish... both got dumped on Ebay in favour of a Bambino and a Seiko 5 as my 1st "proper" watches.

[@EEE_MMM]

If I'm correct the Starking even features a sapphire crystal.

[@lucafwn]

I own one, and I confirm.

[@Ohne_Silikone]

And a hi beat movement.

[@matthewclark1529]

Yeah, I have the white dial version that came on a leather strap. It uses the Chinese hi beat DG4813 movement, which is derived from the standard 21,600 bph DG2813. Mine’s shown fairly consistent accuracy, and gains 10-15 seconds daily.

[@Ohne_Silikone]

@@mountainhobo ok, slightly higher beat then. To be honest I find it only to be a gimmick in this watch, since the second hand is prone to stuttering. You don't get a very nice constant sweep anyhow. I do like the AM 0171 with the Miyota much better. Same watch, other more reliable basic movement, lower Herz, but less stutter. Also comes in different colours. The silver-white sunburst one is quite stunning in all its simplicity. When I bought it, it was 45 Euros on Amazon. It was quite the package for the money. Import laws (EU) have changed however and prices might very well have gone up for the EU market.

[@JayFunningham]

Maybe I’m nuts, but the single hand 24hr watch has some serious potential (if literally everything about the execution was done differently).

[@vincentyzer1627]

On the skmei, hold your finger on the display untill it starts flashing. Then, short presses are for changing the time, a long press scrolls through time setting, date setting and seconds, i had one of these kinds of things when i was 12.

[@tornagawn]

I like it!

[@vincentyzer1627]

@@tornagawn i still have mine, i thought that it was a cool thing!( it was cheap, but i didn't care back then😁)

[@DrTomtastic]

You know, he could have just read the manual instead of slagging the watch design. But that would be too hard wouldn't it?

[@sanjeen2503]

​@@DrTomtasticor that wouldn't be as dramatic, and won't bring us critics down to comment here 😉 These 'tubers are smarter than we think

[@shahjahonsaidmurodov2086]

Yes indeed, ​@@sanjeen2503 More comments so more people see rhe video on their feed

[@grady60]

I had a Starking and although I sold it on I was actually impressed by the movement. Accurate, hi-beat and reliable. I would buy again to be fair.

[@johnstratos9336]

Yeah and it has sapphire glass.

[@rmirandagrajales]

@@johnstratos9336 he didn’t do the research. Criticizing for the sake of it

[@esvegateban]

"Genuine leather" is actually a leather industry term for low quality leather, bottom of the cut, heavily processed and it doesn't contain anything from the original hide's grain.

[@MaximRecoil]

"Genuine leather" can refer to any type of leather. The subcategories of "genuine leather" are "full grain," "top grain," and "split." The reason that the term "genuine leather" is associated with low quality leather is because when companies make products from the cheap/weak lower splits, they can't call it top grain (top grain is also split leather, but it's an upper split, therefore good quality) and they definitely can't call it full grain, so they have a choice between "split leather" and "genuine leather," and these days they usually choose the latter because they think it sounds good. "Full grain" is leather that includes the outer surface of the hide, the part that hair/fur grew from when it was on the critter. It may be a layer cut off the top or it may be the entire hide thickness, which, in the case of cowhide, is quite thick and would only be used for something like shoe soles. "Top grain" is an upper split that doesn't include the outer surface, but it's still high enough to be in the grain area of the hide. "Split" overlaps "top grain," but it also includes the garbage splits in the lower non-grain areas of the hide. "Genuine" overlaps everything, but when the term is used by itself by manufacturers it nearly always refers to a crappy lower non-grain split. There's also "bonded leather," which is even worse than the lowest genuine leather split. It is like particle board or Spam, i.e., ground-up leather scraps that are pressed/formed/glued into a sheet of leather-like substance. It's commonly used for cheap furniture and cheap Bible covers.

[@LeChristEstRoi]

Yep. The right term for high quality leather is "Fake leather".

[@SatansLeadGuitarist]

that Starking was my first ever auto. I still have it and it still works almost 2 years later. I honestly think its a pretty solid watch for the money.

[@nickquang1996]

I think the inside is a Chinese cloned movement based on the Miyota 8125 with hacking and hi beat added. There's a very wide range of quality but in the best case, it might be good for a decade before you need to service it.

[@manoman0]

They have some pretty good watches in fact.

[@FilmsByMattH]

Looks to me like a close knockoff of a Jowissa. Wack that anyone would need to buy a fake watch when the real one is only like $200.

[@TheDesius]

did he call the one handed watch a gimmick? I'm curious what he says about the $3000 Meistersinger 😂

[@AleksiJoensuu]

I was just thinking that I guess Ben's not a fan of the Meistersingers or Slow Jo's of the world :D

[@GauisHelenaMohaim]

I don't think he realizes that one handed watches were the norm at the dawn of watchmaking. Maybe the channel should review that wonderful Meistersinger. 😉 #HINT I would personally love to have a blue dial Circularis. Spectacular watch. 😜

[@shiznuts]

Probably 'an EXPENSIVE gimmick'. :P

[@GauisHelenaMohaim]

@@shiznuts painfully expensive. 😭

[@shiznuts]

Yeah or a 'weighing scale for the wrist'. :P That sorta vibe they give me. But I do actually agree, sorta wonderful and spectacular. But I wouldn't daily it, sometimes I really need/want to know the time quite accurately and a quick glance.

[@idahowatchenthusiasts]

Dude that starking has a sapphire crystal. That thing is real bang for buck. I dont think you did it justice for what you probably paid

[@MeTaLISaWeSoMe95]

He definitely didnt. Its a great watch for the price.

[@basilpeewit3350]

He wasn't all that negative.....

[@AwkwardHorology]

I have a feeling the movement on it is a miyota auto - but I can't remember if I'm honest. Definitely a good value for money item

[@topwomble]

I've bought a couple of Starkings, one broke down pretty quick and the date wouldn't change properly, a couple of others worked ok but the dials looked a little flat - I think there's a lot of variability but sapphire is definitely nice

[@ImMora1]

While the starking has sapphire and is decently built, their in-house Hi-beat movement is really quite sloppy. Mine works and keeps decent time, but as was stated in the video, the rotor is very loud and using the crown to set time or date feels a lot like using an unsynchronized manual gearbox that has been driven to hell and back. I do not think the watch will function for very long. Also, the watch repair channel did pull the movement apart and it was clearly poorly built in unclean environment, and I have heard many cases of them arriving DOA. Would not recommend getting one, even though it is a high-beat automatic with sapphire at a very low price.

[@lucafwn]

I have had that same Starking model for a year now. I bought it for €40 on AliExpress, delivery from Spain in 8 days. The movement is in-house, but it is a copy of the Miyota 8215. Precision is decent - around the 15-20s per day without further regulation. Sapphire crystal, personally tested. All in all, completely worth its price. About the Lancaster Italia and the Milan Something - you fools! Don't you know that the only reliable Italian brand is Spaghetti Scametti?

[@chrispenn715]

Haha yes - people still comment on how good my Spaghetti Scametti looks

[@glitchedoom]

@@chrispenn715 I bet they even stop you in the street.

[@ianoptics72]

MQ24 variations are very popular in Korea. Many high school students wear those when they take SAT because all other complication watches are strictly banned during the exam hours. Some of the watches are still working even after 10years without battery change, many students, now adults say. They are great watches, not garbages, Ben. Give a chance to Casios! We know you are a big fan of the brand!!

[@christopherjohnson4276]

Hmmm I hoped you were going for the REALLY strange ones. Compared to the dark side of Amazon's watch selection, these look great! 😆

[@Brainman_2331]

I have a starking watch with skeletonized design. The movement works fine, looks great until you grab a magnifying glass and it also impresses others. Best 40€ I've ever spent tbh.

[@shaylbush5240]

I quite like my starking automatic, specially the dial. I have the white dial and it's almost a printer paper white.

[@MrMadvillan]

i think mark lovic of watch repair channel did a full disassembly and the movement is where they cut costs - like fingerprints and inaccurate out of the box.. look very nice tho

[@viswatejkampati3738]

How is your comment 2 days old when the vid itself is posted today🤨

[@homosapien5156]

@@viswatejkampati3738 Exactly 🤯. KZbin is high

[@oldguy9051]

@@viswatejkampati3738 Early access for Patreons?

[@shaylbush5240]

@@oldguy9051 yes

[@3rdpig]

I bought that Starking along with another $20 Chinese automatic watch, an Ochstin. Neither ran for more than a few months before stopping and never running again and neither were accurate. The Ochstin was off by 10 minutes every hour. On the other hand, I bought 3 of those Skmei watches to give to my grandkids a couple of years ago and they're all still running. Funny part of of it, is one of them sat at the bottom of their backyard pool for an entire weekend.

[@AtheistOrphan]

I bought a couple of Ochstins. Only wear them on very rare occasions but I think they look ok.

[@Zimak0v]

Ben, that Casio had an Amazon specific label on it where it’s either used or somewhat damaged but deemed sellable. Either you mistakenly purchased it or someone messed up lol. Either way, once you see a label like that again, expect that it was previously opened used and returned or somehow damaged but functional. They’re sold at a reduced cost also! Cheers.

[@MrMadvillan]

Single handlers have kinda become a thing. like Meistersinger or damasko but they’re mechanical. I think Eta makes a single handed movement. Anyhow I think that starking has a terrible chinese movement so it’s really just a nice case.Great Vid, aliexpress shxtters next ?!?

[@fedomandez]

Well, one of the most famous single handlers are made by Luch. A Russian historic company

[@MrMadvillan]

@@fedomandez I was like oh nooo ben single handers are a thing … but quartz with a tick but no second hand is quite silly.

[@JD-wi5zd]

Firstly, thank you for supporting Jody! You're good people. Secondly, you might like the one-handed watches after you retire and knowing that "oh it's between 4 and 5 pm" is good enough. :) But I think it's a "Invicta movement" that stole the show. It's funny (I think) that someone thought that was something to advertise.

[@matthiasbittner6968]

Hi Ben, Thanks a lot for your content! Found you 2 days ago and I am binge watching your videos! I am "blessed" with a super thin wrist of 15,5 cm (6,1 in) ... finding an affordable watch that suits my wrist is hell. If you could do a video that would cover that issue I would love you till the end of the days.... Thanky you & keep up that great work!

[@joseandrade8811]

The Casio MQ-24 is great: very small (almost 34mm in diameter), extremely light, inexpensive and very precise.

[@munchies24]

I bought myself a Peugeot watch and am mostly happy with it for the price. It is a decent affordable I think, but somehow one of my arm hairs actually got under the crystal and I have no idea how... funny that.

[@mainaccount3278]

I Actually bought a Skmei G-Shock-ish style watch some time ago. It really worked great for what i needed it for (the army). Yeah its cheap, but it has all you need in a digital watch. After all this time it still works.

[@bananaassasin7514]

Instead of a Lancaster bomber you throw these heavy watches out of a Boeing 737 and hit people with it

[@dannymoreno1240]

I’ve had the Starking am0184 for over a year and it still makes me happy. It is a high beat movement and if you take out the bracelet it is a strap monster.

[@Bob_Smith19]

It’s not high beat. That term is for 5hz movements.

[@timburger4754]

@@Bob_Smith19 well 28800bph is better than most automatics in that price range..

[@nickquang1996]

@@Bob_Smith19 28800bph is 8hz

[@evilraylatiolais]

I've given up keeping my Starking running. The power reserve is less than a day.

[@nhand42]

I have that Starking and rate it higher than a similarly priced Seiko 5. It’s certainly a budget watch but you get a lot of watch for not much money.

[@Trex100]

Ben seems to think that anything made in China is garbage.

[@samuell8546]

@@Trex100 idk, I'm quite confused why he immediately disregarded it as rubbish since I rate it similarly (or higher than) than the Pagani he liked in his review.

[@amoledzeppelin]

To set the time on that Skmei, you just need to press and hold the touch area. And yes, Invictas are Miyota-based, as well as most cheapest analogue Casios.

[@Alpay283]

That one handed watch is actually a brand icon from Luch. Belarusian watch company. One handed watches are for miners to see time as a AM, PM

[@robertjohnson9971]

A LCD watch would serve the same function without the faffing about. A LED watch would be even better. 😉

[@BRIAN-ew9ne]

The watch with 1 hand is actually neat once you figure it out. I have one made by "Luch". Its constantly on my wrist.

[@strangelyjamesly4078]

I've got a one handed 24 hour dial, Slo Watch. Hours graduated in 15 minute divisions. Sits with midnight at the 12 position, noon at the 6 o'clock position. I like it.

[@pigeon407]

"Who brought this to me, Colin Mcrae?"😂😂😂

[@shreyassamudre267]

was looking for this comment. xD

[@allegedkurd]

We want to see Spaghetti Scametti, but like make the joke that it's an actually good microbrand.

[@shiznuts]

Tbh, I tricked myself into buying a Swatch, because it was from a NASA/Space collection and I have the Casio DW5600NASA20... ... mate, it's bloody aweful the thing. Loud Quartz, doesn't line up, smudges and scratches easily, feels plastic fantastic. And it was like 90 bucks. I doubt it would be much of a challenge to offer a memewatch that's better value than that.

[@e28forever30]

@@shiznuts You are better off with the DW5600. Had a couple of Swatches when I was a kid. Noting to write home about.

[@oscarosullivan4513]

Swatch the watch that saved the Swiss not much else

[@shiznuts]

Ben! There's a Fairwhale watch I've gotten in the other day from uncle Ali. I was suprised with the quality and it was like 70 EUR or something. But it has like a supernice Omega-esque design, multicolored lume, incl. the bezel. Screwdown and signed crown. The bracelet is remarkably nice and got screw links and milled clasp. I don't think anyone else ever ordered let alone reviewed one, I guess something of a undiscovered gem. Maybe a cool find for the channel?

[@ehudwolpe]

Ben is wrestling with a Skmei watch … hilarious 😂 great video ! You certainly have your way of reviewing those masterpieces time and again.

[@NS-bl5nu]

Seems like you're not aware that the Casio MQ-24 is the most popular watch in Japan.

[@OffGridInvestor]

1st: read the instructions... I expected it to need at least a half second touch. Last: I'm just STUNNED that they would put an actual miyota guts IN a casio....

[@Ledrummer]

I'm an official Italian and I can confirm that Lancaster is in Italy

[@yououtuber4176]

What is an 'official' Italian?

[@hex8387]

@@yououtuber4176 A person born in Lancaster

[@fabioferrarese5600]

@@yououtuber4176 one with a passport, so no jersey "italians"

[@yououtuber4176]

@@fabioferrarese5600 Ahh.. got it. Thanks.

[@kenquid8091]

Can't help thinking you didn't give any of these watches a chance Ben. The Starking is very likely the best of the bunch and has had some very good reviews. I had the casio MQ-24 and used it for work for 5 or 6 years until the strap snapped. For a £6 watch I don't think you can knock it.

[@benanciomarcos4105]

Yes, and I cannot really understand the point of the video because if you are a bit a watch fan, you know what they are and I am pretty sure you can get even worse if that is your aim... Was he expecting to find something out of this world? Something different to what clicked on? I mean, for real, what was the point?

[@adamoneale4396]

Now I'm sure that I repaired a Peugeot watch from the late 60s/early 70s and it had a very similar movement to Ingersolls of the time. Looks like they've managed to go downhill even from there

[@targetglen]

My wife went swimming with a gold Lip watch on and it stopped working. I took the back off and the movement was an Ingersoll.

[@adamoneale4396]

@@targetglen they were ridiculous movements. Built ten times better than a timex and somehow still worse

[@spicydragon3881]

Fun video, thanks. A one hander can be fun but definitely NOT this one for sure. I've never owned a Starking, but I have heard people do enjoy them along with Cadisen. Was hoping to see the Spaghetti Scametti.

[@ThoinFrostaxe]

I have an anticlockwise watch I bought on amazon about two years ago. It's the only anticlockwise watch I could find, and it was about 20 USD. It's called the 'Time Fly Back'. It's alright looking, like a basic dress watch. The band is garbage but I've yet to put a decent band on it. She's a funky little watch and the anticlockwise feature turns heads when people look at it.

[@Crocophant572]

There were some stores here in Norway that sold anticlockwise wall clocks around 25 years ago. I think the point was that you could hang them in the bathroom and watch them through the mirror. Almost bought one because they were so weird, but they disappeared quickly, so probably not too popular.

[@sophiahassman6271]

9:29 they can get away with saying "genuine leather" because, in leather grading, "genuine leather" isn't a real term and, when used, is generally very VERY low quality leather. "Genuine Leather" is more often than not bogus because they can call basically anything leather adjacent "genuine leather"

[@9feetfrog]

That Starking watch is fantastic, sapphire crystal and solid built quality. Rotor is loud as it’s a miyota movement.

[@dodgydruid]

I think the weirdest Chinese watch I own is a Temeise... it is an actual full chronograph but instead of hands there are spinning coloured turbines, however a design oversight meant they forgot to put a reference on dial and turbines so good luck trying to actually understand the chrono turbines or the 24hr wheel. What else is weird it is bigger than an Invicta Bolt II Zeus Magnum, seriously super heavy and I got mine in the gold chrome and it looks like I got some rappers arm when I wear it. Its bigger than my Invicta Russian Diver or my TW Steels Chrono...

[@rosomak8244]

The movement inside the starking is something quite curious. It is basically slight modified DG2813, which is a derivative of the Myota 8205 movement design. However it is 28800 BPH and outer dimensions are the same as the ETA 2824. Even the hand pinions have the same dimensions as an ETA classic.

[@alexmood6407]

Expert reviewing watches has seen the 24 hour watch for the first time. Abraham-Louis Breguet turning in his grave and screaming: “watch expert!!!??”

[@Ub3rH4L0]

that single dial watch (24hr dial) is what I'm looking out for now, some timepiece that let me live time a little stress-free, I saw some more usable version online, of another maker, french... I'm also interested in the compass implication of such a dial.

[@taham33]

Hey, I got myself a Luch One Hander and those are pretty cool

[@Svenskadoktorn]

"I accidentally started touching it and it turned itself on." - Every man ever.

[@brianmsahin]

A great list of watches! 😜 We actually got , would be believe, a Peugeot Salt and Pepper set in İstanbul a few weeks ago!! Same pp Peugeot on the box!!

[@ShadrachN7]

Lancaster. For when you need a watch the approximate size and weight of a Grand Slam earthquake bomb

[@abdullahalnoman406]

Man, I was searching for a new video of yours 10 minutes ago. And now I see you have posted a new video. You just made my day brother.

[@coredog64]

Lancaster misunderstood that 20mm is supposed to be the lug width, not the case height.

[@mikewysko2268]

A very diverse selection of watches. That was fun.

[@faceachenz8441]

I'm about to watch - and no doubt thoroughly enjoy - this video, but i just wanted to say first off, thank you for your support of Jody over at Just One More Watch. Was terrible what KZbin did to him, how they went about it, but i'm sure that he and the rest of the watch enthusiast community appreciated your support. You're awesome Ben, love your work!

[@GIFan-ht4xs]

hey ben, lately i've been bombarded with ads on my instagram by a watch brand called "Stührling" it claims its a microbrand and its swiss made watch but some people says its made in china. the watch does look pretty good in the pictures while some watches are a homage of Orient Kanno and Mido Ocean Star, specially the colours of the watch. it'll be great for a watch expert like you to take a look in that watch.

[@erizzle67]

I’ve had a Peugeot quartz for 25 years, a few batteries along the way and it’s still going strong. No small feat.

[@FidelCashflow_YT]

"Omg look how thick this watch is!" Me wearing a G shock: .... Yeah

[@QoraxAudio]

7:20 Lool that's like wearing a piece of a metal tube on a bracelet! 😂

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

That Starking has a special place in my heart

[@korien8976]

That quick Seiko burn. 😆

[@CoordinatedCarry]

I’m actually really surprised that Casio doesn’t manufacture their own quartz movements.

[@mrkiky]

They do, but they also use miyota movements for the simpler designs.

[@captainbungee]

The one-hander looks intriguing. Do they do one with a GMT complication??

[@flightlessraptor1082]

That little Casio is the same line as the watch the Pope wears. I got one at Target on sale for $8 a few years back. I love them.

[@YouDadu]

Lancaster was pretty famous in Italy in the 90s with other brand like Sector, Lorenz and Lowell

[@Dee_Just_Dee]

I have to say, some of the downsides of some watches aren't necessarily downsides. Some people prefer simplicity over a bunch of notches and bezels. Also, that cheap Casio is exactly the sort of thing I would wear at work back when I was stocking shelves - it has a cheerful enough look to it and is thin enough to not snag on things too often while working in tight spaces, and it comes in at a price point where you wouldn't be upset at breaking it or scuffing the heck out of it within two years.

[@tymaginnis7746]

I love your videos. Peugeot actually made very nice watches for an affordable price. I had one when I was in High School. It had the phases of the moon, and a couple other dials like a Chronograph.

[@DownTwisted]

Starking has gotten better, even using Seiko NH35/36 and Miyota 8217 automatic movements in some models along with their own automatic movements.

[@totempolejoe1]

I know this comment is super late to the party, but I HAVE to talk about that Skmei touch watch. The "button" is at the bottom of the screen, which is why it can sometimes seem unresponsive; you're just not tapping the correct spot (unless the watch is dead or really dirty). You set the time by holding down the "button" until it enters the time-setting mode. Then you can set all the values one at a time, holding the "button" whenever it's set correctly. It's not super intuitive, but once you figure out there's only one button, you can usually figure it out. Or just read the instructions that came with it, haha. Anyway, the reason I know all this is that I've used strikingly similar watches in the past. As in I'm almost 100% sure the watches I used have the exact same movement and display that this one does. They're sold by Dakota Watch Company, a chain of shopping mall kiosks in America that does watch repair services and also sells their own watches. The ones that (probably) use this movement and display are sold under their Fusion brand. They're little one-piece silicone/rubber watches sold in various colors, and the material covers the display. It looks like a rubber bracelet, but when you press the "button" (which is much more responsive, I think), the LED display shines through the material and shows the time. I'm not gonna act like they're revolutionary, but for $15 mall watches, I think they're neat. Probably better for kids than adults, like you said. I definitely think it's a better use of that movement and display than the Skmei; I see no reason to use cheap-ass metal when rubber or plastic would both look better and make more sense for the price.

[@Ninjabanana19]

Owned the Casio watch for a few years, didn't have a problem and it was very durable for what i put it through highly recommend that one.

[@gazzertrn]

Got the casio with orange markings as my work watch , 3yrs old battered and scratched too f..k i work in a warehouse (heavy lifting ).Great watch , only cost me 14 quid , and it shows me what time too go home .Love it too bits , and i have many watches in my collection some 500 pounds or more , but i just admire this plucky little watch . Love the vids , only just found you on the tube .Keep em coming .

[@Rejistania]

You know, I am wearing this same model of Starking while you were reviewing it. I am quite happy with it.

[@samuell8546]

same, mine's sapphire with the weird chinese movement. Unfortunately after a couple months it stopped and would only start if you bumped the case (sometimes with some force) and would stop again shortly. For some reason though it now hasn't stopped in months.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

I actually like the one-hander. put it on a gray Nato. Actually looks kinda cool.

[@Ohne_Silikone]

Sorry, but for someone doting on Casio you don’t get to complain about another company putting instructional text all over the screen 😉

[@thearousedeunuch]

As someone who owns a Casio watch, I was thinking the same thing. If they replaced "Touch Here" with "Touch Watch", it would be something straight out of Casio's playbook.

[@damyr]

That Casio, at the end, is a proper watch. Yes, it's absolutely basic, but it will be precise and it will last.

[@TomasWatchReviews]

my favorite watch.. God tier.

[@damyr]

@@TomasWatchReviews Man, I love your mods on MTP-1200. It's a beaut. And I see you have more videos about Casio. I had to subscribe. Keep it on. ;)

[@TomasWatchReviews]

@@damyr Thanks :)

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

LOL The Italia box just falling apart in yr hands hahaha That was great.

[@lacanian_lifter]

Humbly, I could definitely see this becoming a regular feature of the channel!

[@iamsemjaza]

The busted up box for the Lancaster is part of the marketing. It's to make it seem like "Well, damn. That watch survived whatever happened to the box!" ;) lol

[@marcusakers7245]

I was rocking the Skmei LED in '09, love the brand, actually.

[@saiyajedi]

6:01 Or Pennsylvania. Though since Hamilton is now based out of Switzerland, I’m not sure how much use the Amish have for wristwatches.

[@madmike6942]

i have a tissot t-touch and a swatch with Swarovski diamonds... love these 2 watches.. 3 years now and no problems so far

[@marcuslieberman3577]

Thanks for getting these "Dogs". However, I got Skmei, and Peugeot! The Skmei was heavier than one would expect and difficult to operate! It has different color LED lights. The Peugeot is a gold "President" style, with fluted bezel. (I liked it for the price); Another one I got was "ESS" "Minimal" Automatic for $20!! I do like the Dial and Lolly Pop Seconds Hand.

[@nathanmaynard131]

That Colin McRae joke is so good and will go over so many people’s heads lol. Well done, sir.

[@shotyme579]

Unboxes watch, toss the box and instructions aside, then scratches head trying to figure its operation . Yep that is the way😃👍🏼

[@ayoungtricknamedjim5498]

That first one really stumped you with having to double tap to turn the screen on, rather than dozens of one taps.

[@tqrules01]

Bloody hell mate you got me cracking ever since that Stoke Italia Joke, subscribed! Wonder if you ever reviewed those bizarre Russian aviator one's.

[@radosaww624]

Lancaster looks pretty decent. As to one-hand watch - it's a 12 hours watch, one-hand watches only have one (hour) hand but more indexes (every 5 minutes) so that it's easier to tell the time. Since hour hand moves so slowly, it takes 12 hours to complete the circle. And there are more such watches - you can check Luch watches or more prestigious MeisterSinger watches (e.g. Pangaea Date PMD 901 or Lunascope Automatic Moonphase Date LS908G_SG03)

[@funsciencecheltenham9829]

I've got a Skmei touch watch (same module, slightly different, more retro-looking case). Cost me about £12. I think it's a fun little watch, but you're right: the touch response is a bit finnicky, the hand logo is annoying (might try removing it with solvent) and the animation before displaying is pretty annoying. But hey, it looks retro and it is bright.

[@altal2993]

Once again, thank you Ben. I love your channel. Love your reviews. I do not believe Casio are to blame for that watch you got. That's Amazon or perhaps a 3rd party seller maybe. I wandered if it was fake?.......I am biased here mind, I got Orient's to Omega's in my collection..... BUT....I so love my Casios so very much, they are the greatest watch makers on my humble opinion...😊

[@bruceleroy8063]

The Lancaster box is a nod to the ejection system of a Eurofighter Typhoon.

[@AlexBaldwinFTW]

I am wearing that dirt cheap analogue Casio right now and have had a few over the years, to me it's a classic pairing with their most basic digital watch, cheap and cheerful.

[@koshk3224]

what is that tool that open the back of the casio watch? There are a few of my watches I cant open with tools

[@harrkev]

No mention of the fake pushers and dials on the Puegot? Which brand is better: Spaghetti Scametti or Stoke Italia? Maybe do a head-to-head comparison.

[@thecanadianpirat3679]

what strap is that on your casio? I have the same model and have been looking for a replacement bracelet.

[@MattMarsh2]

Would love to hear your thoughts on the Sea Gull 1963 Chronograph - cheap mechanical chronograph from Ali express (roughly £115 with sapphire glass)

[@JustinWillisDevil240Z]

I own two SKMEI watches. I love them. one is a full metal g shock homage and one is just a nice looking one with roman numerals.