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In this Armitron watch review video, I analyze the new digital watches, called the Armitron Rubik and Rogue, which appear to be the stainless steel options that Casio fans have been waiting for. Are these the ultimate alternatives that make the A158 and A168 irrelevant? Let's find out!
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0:00 Casio finally did it!...wait....
0:15 A Reality Check
0:25 Armitron Watches Review
0:35 Armitron Watches History
0:56 International Shipping?
1:13 Cost*
1:45 Stop buying junk products!
3:17 Packaging
3:27 Armitron vs Casio appearance
3:58 Armitron Rubik size
4:32 Finally, a steel case!
4:54 Water resistance
5:02 Armitron Rogue shape & size
5:20 Case finishing
5:35 Better bracelets
6:27 Initial issues
7:08 Pushers & looks
7:33 Functions
8:15 Useful extra function
8:27 A fatal flaw?
9:20 Buy instead of Casio A1000?
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[@oleksiikleims7718]

I hope this will spark a competition and casio will finally create a steel case versions of their affordable watches.

[@traviswalker8933]

This has been out for years at this point and Casio's answer has been the A1000D model.

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

​@@traviswalker8933 OP lives under a rock.....

[@ctmme]

@@traviswalker8933 A1000D is only 30m water resist which is a deal breaker for me.

[@traviswalker8933]

@@ctmme so is the F-91W and A-158. The A-1000D is the steel cased variant of these watches.

[@Hriskataaa]

@@traviswalker8933 ...for triple the price.. maybe more, depending on the region

[@BensWatchClub]

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[@lookatwrist]

Casio had tons of proper metal screwback digitals throughout the 80s. Wish they never stopped.

[@IlluminatingWatches]

Armitron have a surprisingly fun and interesting history. I like some of the old 90s all sport digitals, and these new retro options are nicely conceived. Shame they don’t really have a meaningful market presence in Europe

[@TheDonCucaracho]

I always recommend your channel mate 😅 the absolute best in the digital niche

[@acomingextinction]

YES. ARMITRON. I genuinely haven't bought a Casio since I discovered there was a company out there still making steel-cased digital watches. They also make a retro ana-digi combo watch that I really enjoy.

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

Yeah i'd love that too. Preferably with Lumed arabic numbers.

[@MonolithMike]

I’ve had Armitron watches in my collection for years. They are the unsung hero of American watch brands: great designs, solid quality build, and blue collar prices. Great watches so it’s good to see them getting some love from across the pond!

[@american236]

Absolutely. Solid watches.

[@finesse49]

I bought a steel Casio with that shape in 1986. With 4 pushers and a 37x42x10.2mm case, 200m water resistance, and a very legible display, it's a great little watch. The size is in my preference zone, too and it's still running.

[@yusufbest4475]

I want a small casio with 200m water resistance! 😅

[@mediaplayer2150]

​@@yusufbest4475se ti vanno bene solo 100 m w800h

[@dimasbaskoro8150]

That's the problem: durable items are not good for business 😅

[@yusufbest4475]

@@mediaplayer2150 smaller than that 😅 f91 size is perfect but not the water resistance lol

[@finesse49]

@@yusufbest4475 and not steel.🙂

[@davidsparling3505]

Really, Ben? Clickbait doesn’t ever wear well.

[@InsAznKlown3]

If they fix the light, this is definitely beating a casio

[@TalenGryphon]

If you're good with a hot-air rework station or even a soldering pencil it should be pretty straightforward to replace that awful backlight LED with a brighter 1206, 0805, or similar. Just be sure to use a bright color like white, blue, pink, or green. I have done this mod on numerous Casios and it works pretty well. I'm curious to see how it will work on the Armitron as I def want one of these (Too bad the black and gold ones more than Double the price)

[@eruno_]

you can always get Belarusian Technochas "Elektronika" digital watches which are also stainless steel and have been continuously made since Soviet times.

[@dimpfelmoser]

😮where to buy?

[@eruno_]

@@dimpfelmoser just Google "technochas"

[@lc1565]

I would definitely buy a Rogue for a few more bucks if it had a usable night light. I was literally about to snap one up until you showed that. Seems like Armitron is trending in the right direction, hopefully you can show us more soon!

[@danspencer4235]

I still have one Casio that I bought new in the 1980's. Glad to see you lads still love ancient technology.

[@digeiSemtex]

Great review, as always. I have two Rubiks so here's my 2 cents: Pros: They look good (don't look too close though) and the straps are neat. Price is good as well. Downs: QC is questionable. Also there's no button guards and the buttons really stick out. The snap off case back is also a minus. I got two of these Rubiks and they were both duds, after a month of use, one of them had one button just shoot out of it's socket after being pressed. The other one has the graphics overlay printed askew, can't even look at it, also the buttons squeak. I also have two A1000s and CASIO always have great quality, as you know. CASIO just needs to roll out the A1000 in plain stainless steel, with a black watchface, positive LCD and solid link bracelet (like the Rag and Bone one) and i think that a lot of people would buy that for +/- 200 USD.

[@brantisonfire]

01:09 Why did the second hand tick forward and then backward? Low battery indicator? I can't be the only one who caught that. Or did you loop the footage forward and in reverse?

[@bodoque_csm]

it got confused

[@watchingdanny]

So happy to see Armitron. They have quite a selection with many steel-cased options. Their LED Tetra and Griffy are two very unique ones. And the Flashback is another Casio killer, squarely taking on the Casio AQ800E. Great review as always. I love my Casios but I love my underdog Armitrons too. 😁

[@american236]

Absolutely.

[@AlexToma]

As someone who has 2 bw 640 and a Casio 158 i'm quite happy with them, i do like the idea of personality and as they change with time. I use almost every day a silver 640 and for the past 2+ years i had no problem with it or any other ones from the above, even thought at first all pulled my arm hair.

[@paulgraham1465]

I have a few Armitron watches and they are really good. They seem to be getting more and more attention from outside their usual markets, which is good. I think they are far better than Timex.

[@yasithkodithuwakku5353]

"Give casio killer a chance" Seriously?

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Come on Ben!!! Taking on the mighty Casio?!?! Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@jesusmgw]

Before knowing about Armitron I bought a belarusian made Elektronika (ЧН-52) and it also feels like a Casio alternative with better materials and even more personality.

[@RynoFishing]

I owned multiple of these and one of them is for fishing and let me tell you, I tore up multiple Casios as a fishing watch but my armitron rubiks is still working great and still looks new after a year of hardcore fishing environment.

[@aworminmybook8234]

i did some video work for them in the 90s. good people, nyc based operation. they mostly oem watches for fashion designers. they would approach designers back then like anne klein, kenneth cole, etc. and license their name. the watches are designed in house at armitron and approved by the fashion designer. you used to be able to get great deals on the overstock at century 21 in nyc.

[@danthemaninfierno]

Just that swimming logo and I can smell the chlorine, pickled onion monster munch and Highland toffee bar from my trips to the Swimming Baths on the 80s. 😊

[@downingbots]

damn, that sidelight / backlight thing really is a dealbreaker for me :'( it's too bad, because I really like the look of the Armitron Rogue

[@TalenGryphon]

If you know soldering that problem is easily fixed

[@downingbots]

@@TalenGryphon I'm good at soldering, but blah I don't want to have to figure out sourcing parts, buying a soldering iron just for this, making sure that all the parts are compatible and fit, and I've never pulled apart a watch before, etc. It would be a fun project sometime! But it's more than just knowing how to solder imo

[@robertnorth1681]

I bought Armitrons for my boys when they were younger. G-Shock in appearance but not as robust and the straps were crap. Both straps eventually broke. But, they were good for their purpose, and now that the boys are older, G-Shock makes more sense.

[@cuidaitoweon]

it's just the feeling that I'm using a "casio hommage" it's a no no for me.

[@marion_roberts]

The only way casio will bounce from this is to release a smaller duro. I like that Armitron watch,I just might get one. Thanks,Ben!

[@BensWatchClub]

A smaller Duro would be nice, it's huge!

[@eurabio]

Only problem, the design. Looks like a toy. The Casio has a nice vintage style.

[@StrikeWarlock]

To be fair, the first statement also applies to a lot of Casio's G-Shock line.

[@dantepatel]

I don't think it looks like a toy...

[@mikestinson3696]

@@StrikeWarlock 😂they literally look the same

[@brandonar868]

They look exactly the same 🤡😂

[@gabrielcornea9119]

A stainless steel toy? And btw Armitron IS vintage

[@richardmcginnis5344]

armitron is a good brand, i was hitchhiking when i was younger and as i was walking along backwards with my hand out i spotted one laying on the ground, i picked it up checked it the time the date and slapped it on my wrist some guy watched the entire thing and as i stuck my hand back into the traffic he stopped offered me a ride and asked me what i found so i showed it to him and he said they were a good brand then showed me the same watch on his hand. that was maybe 1991?

[@teux01]

I remember Armitron from back in the day and honestly didn't realize that they were still around. Not planning to replace my Casios anytime soon but I'll definitely keep these in mind.

[@antimatt_r]

Ayy, an Armitron video! Been waiting for someone to make this. They've capitalized with some common sense upgrades over Casio's lazy complacency and I dig it. I have the Ridgemont and I love it TO BITS! It's weirdly reminiscent of a Casio model (even moreso than these) but cheaper and with the same stainless steel upgrade. It shares the engraved/etched caseback, which was a lovely and unexpected surprise when I picked it up last year. The face is a nice dark blue (almost black in some lights) with a vertical brushed pattern. The light on the digital portion (it's ana-digi) is even EL rather than a cheap LED. I threw it on a 20mm jubilee and it's become one of my favorite watches. I've got two nitpicks though. The 12 o'clock marker is slightly crooked, which I can live with. Also, the analog and digital times don't stay synced very long. For the price I paid, I'm still happy, but it's not perfect. I'm tempted to get another as I've banged mine up a bit, so hopefully the 12 o'clock marker is aligned next time!

[@Shpeil]

The bracelet on that Rogue is identical to the bracelet on my first watch - a Roamer quartz circa 1989. Pleased to report no trouble with it over many, many years.

[@bruh_oly1370]

New Casio a1000 on the mesh bracelet entered the room…. Not the soppy mother of pearl one neither- can’t understand what’s better functionally about these amitrons . The light is incomparable to the new a1000 with the white light system .

[@r0ndema]

I got an A1000MA-7EF last week and super happy with it, the band is great

[@nikkomendiola4447]

I polished my armitron rubik and it's so satisfying too look more shiny and more reflecting 😊

[@ctmme]

My grail watch isn't a Rolex or whatever but instead I desire a small digital watch made from real metal and a water resistance that allows you to swim with it worry free. I've been looking at this exact watch for a while now. It was super obscure to me, especially since I'm not in America. I've been looking for reviews before buying. Thanks for finally looking at it.

[@richardnedbalek1968]

I had an Armitron in middle school. This vid takes me back…a little ways! 😉

[@garycollard1981]

Cool to see an Armitron mention:) I have both the Rubik and Rogue, good additions to my collection despite the dreadful backlight. I also have an Armitron 40/8447 which has a great backlight, big number display and a nice soft rubber strap with 2 keepers rather than the usual 1 with Casios. I probably wear this one more than the other 2.

[@garycollard1981]

@Omar Zoya just tried it on a 2 piece canvas strap (only 18mm strap I think I have) and gotta say it looks good. Never considered trying different straps as happy with the metal one. Thanks for post.

[@valueink]

Which one would you say is the better watch between the Rubik and the Rogue?

[@Mrb00st]

As a digital watch nerd for years I'll say... if you can't read thr display clearly in a dark room when you hit the lights it's a no go. Shame.

[@ChristyOFaghan]

given the cons, maybe not so much a Casio 'Killer' as 'Challenger' nice to see though, about time Armitron got another bite of the apple

[@andrebalsa203]

I don't have any of the cheapest Casio's, but I do have a Casio G-Shock (solar, atomic, titanium back, 200m, etc) which I paid around $100 more than a decade ago and it still looks and works fine. I certainly wouldn't trade it for an Armitron. Guess you could call it "brand fidelity" but to me it's just a rational choice, I'd rather pay a little bit more and get a better quality, longer lasting product.

[@ximplex1]

This is a $30-$40 watch, it's obviously not going to beat your $100+ G-Shock, and it's not even trying to compete with it.

[@vatazhka]

G-Shocks have totally different aesthetic - they are large, they are chunky, they are rugged.

[@angryagain68]

Never had much luck with Armitron watches. (I've owned a several over the years.) They all broke down fairly quickly. Casio definitely makes better watches. IMHO.

[@markhondaturbo]

I have been using an Armitron Griffy, which has illuminating led digits like an old digital alarm clock, as the watch I sleep in. I use it as a micro flashlight to check on my infant twins at night. I replaced the metal bracelet after waking up with some cuts and blood with a soft fabric velcro i-watch strap. They are much much cheaper on Amazon whereas their website prices are almost double

[@elihernandez330]

I hope they release a version with a mesh band and a black coated one with resin as i can't wear link bracelets with my super hairy wrists since they always pop hairs out and annoy me Mesh is my favorite followed by resin. But if it's resin I hope it has more holes for finer adjustment than the casios. But i love how resin watches never get hot when out in the worst of summers. Metal watches get uncomfortably hot.

[@tanhockjun]

Thanks for the introduction but I still like casio~ (I don't like the gap at the lug to the braclet from the armitron) 01:09 the second hand doesn't want to go?

[@dylanakent]

Looks nice but the pushers look like Frankenstein's neck bolts. Ruins any kind of modern sophistication it could have had. Lack of lume is a deal breaker.

[@kroon275]

The lighttttttttt. Noooooooo. Thats a deal breaker unfortunately

[@SteveFWatches]

Very unfortunate about the night light.

[@troutbassncat3025]

Even a newborn could probably operate these watches, but they'd probably just swallow it instead.

[@Shankdaddy16]

The light kinda kills it for me but then again the extra time zone is great. It’s either the B640 or Rogue for me.

[@bogrot69]

Thoughts on the A1000RCG-8B with the sapphire crytal?

[@thearousedeunuch]

Are they as durable as Casios, though? Is the battery life as good as the F-91W's? If not, it isn't a Casio killer.

[@napoland9676]

I'm an American, and just got my first two Armitrons. I'm usually a Timex and Seiko guy, but the quality of Armitron at low prices point may push me to collect these, too! LOL

[@scottstrang1583]

One of those reminds me of my first digital watch I got in 6th grade with was an Armitron Seiko clone. One day while rushing out of class I banged it on the metal door frame and broke the crystal. Never fixed it.

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

For the money I'd expect sapphire glass and an e ink display

[@pjfsr7024]

I have 3 Armitrons 2 are pro sports that are PITAS to set and my dress watch is a Armitron 20/4935TB Men PC33 and 3 Timex, I enjoy the brands.

[@catalinsoare1261]

Looking forward to some reviews about the Edifice watches from Casio

[@donfoley1590]

I bought one, but the inside digital part is not aligned properly.

[@c.b.1378]

Any chance of a review of the new Timex T80 36mm models with stainless steel case?

[@rlm6213]

I've got my eye on the Armitron Rogue - I love the design and that it's all stainless steel to boot is a strong selling point.

[@rolandvaneijk]

Basically I’d love a 316L stainless steel A168 (WA-1YES) with a screw back, 100m of water resistance and a quality bracelet. Would pay £200 for it. It is the most beautiful Casio model imho. A top notch quality would make it quite desirable. Throw in a sapphire crystal and I’d pay 250.

[@etow8034]

Is the Rubik's and Rogue's crystals really mineral glass ? Armitron's website shows them both as acrylic resin. Normally if it is glass the bevel on the crystal is normally opaque white, but photos shows it as clear which leads me to believe it is indeed acrylic.

[@user-oz5mg5mx8k]

I bought the Rouge on the back of this video. I love Casio and have a G shock, a158 and a168, all excellent in their own right but the Armitron Rouge takes me back to the days I remember fondly and it’s all stainless steel like the old Casio of the day. I’m in the UK so struggled finding one but worth the search and well chuffed with mine! The function and quality is excellent, wears well on the wrist and definitely looks the part! Wear it all the time. Seems in life we all get to a certain age and we start hankering for the old stuff we remember from old, know and love.

[@swapnasingha3190]

Casio is Casio man! No one has the the capability to kill Casio

[@silverfingerthesilverstack5062]

I will stick with Casio/Edifice/G-Shock

[@mediaplayer2150]

Me,too

[@RafiGish]

Casio yearly revenue 2 billion dollars. Armitron yearly revenue 10 million dollars Clickbait much?

[@Theenemy38]

Just got the Rubik in the mesh bracelet and I really like it a lot. I'm gonna get the rouge too since I think it looks nice too.

[@Angelos_92]

Good try but Casio still remains the most loved watch brand around the world!

[@garyharvey98]

Nah I'll stay with Casio....

[@thedogbarber]

If you were lower middle class in the 80's, you had an Armitron. We all had one.

[@dextercool]

One of the few times I’ve sat through the sponsor bit - those leather goods look dope.

[@BensWatchClub]

They are mega, I need to see if they'll send me their updated backpack at some point though, looks far more functional than their old model 😮

[@stevenfennell7020]

The Armitron is a much nicer object than the Casio. Feels a lot more solid. The second time zone is a handy feature. The readout is superior on the Casio if you are looking from an angle. The steel Armitron case is a thing of beauty though. Not sure i would agree they are better than the steel Casio a1000 though. That is a beautiful watch and a bit bigger than the Armitron, which would be important to those with bigger wrists.

[@vatazhka]

What about the crystal? At this price, it must be plastic. Mineral would be a nice upgrade. Also, it appears to be countersunk, which should help with avoiding major scratches, although a perfectly flat front in Casios looks more sexy. I'd say that Armitron's dials look as crammed as standard Casio ones (I hate the blue swimmer picture). Tone them down, use better materials - add sapphire crystal, nice leather strap, or a good quality steel bracelet - and you'll have a "luxury vintage digital watch" which Casio fell short of releasing with their A1000. But is there really a huge market for such timepieces?

[@conzmoleman]

it is mineral

[@fuzzywuzzy0549]

@@conzmoleman It says acrylic on their site. should have been mineral at least.

[@ctmme]

Acrylic is better than mineral because you can polish it. I'll take either acrylic or sapphire. Mineral is the worst of both worlds.

[@billhayward1585]

Never heard of them. I think there creating a past that really didn't exist.

[@antimatt_r]

They've been around, but mostly as department store jewelry counter junk. Think Kmart and such. I remember looking at them as a kid in the 90s and early 2000s and they just couldn't hold a candle to the Casios they sat next to. Happy to see them kicking things up a notch and hope they get noticed more for these efforts

[@billhayward1585]

@@antimatt_r Thanks for your reply. Thank you for that info. I like buying cheap, (interesting watches) I don't expect them to last but some of them work for years , most not so long.

[@SilvioFYT]

Good effort, but I'd have a resin Casio over that shadow on the display!

[@murmor6890]

If you are looking for new ideas, there is an interesting Kyiv based brand called Kleynod selling Ukrainian made watches with Ronda movements and interesting designs. I was interested in buying a Poljot but in lieu of the current conflict that didn't sit right and that's how I discovered them.

[@christopheraltnau]

When you get around to reviewing the Armitron analog models, which all claim to have "Japanese quartz movements," could you please take the caseback off and show us which movement(s) they're using? I can't find info on their movements anywhere on the internet. Are they Hattori? TMI? Miyota? Something else? I'd like to know. Thanks! 😃

[@bobjohnson9597]

I wear my Armitron Griffy day and night and am amazed just how bright and awesome it is. Waterproof too.

[@feduzerr3140]

The main shortage is acrylic glass. Steel case with plastic glass is nonsense. Water protection would be good to check experimentally by special device. Battery life is not known, which may be ~2 years in case has the mechanism similar to Q&Q M173.

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

My favourite digital is an Armitron, the Griffy, their take on the Hamilton Pulsar/PSR ❤

[@edwardfletcher7790]

This is what Casio made back in the early 80's. My first Casio was the same spec.

[@JHamilton791]

I'm 43 and from the states and often feel like I missed out when watching Casio review/collection videos. While I had one or two Casios growing up, the noise from Timex and Armitron was WAY louder. An Ironman was the king when I was 10 and I still have an Armitron very similar to this.

[@FOURTYFIVERS45]

Lol...that's right Ironman 👍

[@oleksiikleims7718]

I would love the Rogue face panel on Rubik case.

[@fuzzywuzzy0549]

exactly

[@labnine3362]

My wife would tell you that I "need another watch like a hole in the head" but that won't keep me from my next stop, which is Amazon.

[@paulrholland4473]

Looks like Timex is finally getting in on the stainless digital scene at least here in Canada. The T80. Waaay too much at $139 CDN for an acrylic crystal, 30m water resistance, hair puller and no countdown timer. The only thing going for it is the caseback has screws not snap down. Get the Armitron , happy with mine for half as much.

[@noisepuppet]

Been thinking about that Rogue for a while. Love my F105 and A168, but steel is real

[@anthonystevens8683]

I've had an Armitron LED watch for a while and it just works and does what it says on the tin. No complaints for the price that I paid for it. This is the first time that I've seen an LCD Armitron so I might just take a look. I have an A1000 positive display and don't really have any significant complaints but the price is a lot higher than the watches under review. Many thanks for sharing Ben.

[@HajoBenzin1]

what are you talking about casio already made some 50-200m WR swimmer/diver full steel watches in the 80's ;P

[@Tom_H327]

Armitron is found in every single Wal-Mart across the US. Oddly enough my adult son prefers to wear a cheapAF Armitron digital. I asked him why he has no self respect, and why he continues to embarrass himself with that hot garbage on his wrist. He said, "low maintenance, and I can throw it in the garbage when the battery runs out." Can't argue with that logic at all. But, I'd never wear one.

[@dire67]

They used to make automatic pieces but I haven't seen one in a while

[@avronaut]

Nice, but I don't like that the display ist set so low.

[@willgregor8043]

Sadly the amazon links won't deliver to Australia - in fact I can't find any way to get them here down under! :(

[@JoshKWellness]

Ben, I’d LOVE for you to try out some of the “Merkur” or “Seizenn” watches from Ali Express. I have the Seizenn dirty dozen WW2 watch and I love it. Great quality for less than $100.

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

And the case is NOT shiny chrome but a nice brushed finish. That's what i love a LOT. Don't want my wrist watch to sparkle and shine like a bordello door. The Rogue model reminds me a bit of the East German digital watches made by RUHLA. However at this price point they are not really a Casio Killer. More like an alternative for those who don't wanna blow 100-200 quid on a stainless steel Casio modding kit from China. The green side LED really is disappointing. Should have been at least an Amber LED which looks way brighter than the green ones which is crazy since green is a lot easier to see by our eyes. Amber is also so much more eye friendly in the dark.

[@waqarhaider2226]

Ahh the backlight, Armitron - do something about it!

[@bigboiganiga8356]

That analog Armitron looks good dial wise.

[@shermano2153]

Not all links are working in US.

[@markymarknj]

I've never had an Armitron watch, but I used to hear about them listening to NY Mets baseball games; they were a major sponsor, who billed themselves as "America's watch"... :)

[@albert09]

If only they had improved the night light..... It's a wasted opportunity get the upper hand over a Casio & Timex.

[@matthewhowell1455]

Good review, Ben. I have both of these models, along with a resin Sport Chrono and a vintage digital from 1979. I cannot understand why Armitron did not put the backlight from the Sport Chrono into the Rubik and the Rogue. The backlight on the Sport Chrono is equal to or better than both Indiglo and ElectroLuminescence, at least in my opinion.