Casio A158W Clean Face Mod

[@NickDe39]

Ha, that's a 20 buck watch at Walmart, after all that work you made it worthless. Ha, and since I have different watches, need those labels to know how to use it.

[@Techsas]

Haha lol IKR, must be wasting my time LMAO TTYL M8

[@TheAechBomb]

because it's hard to operate a watch with three buttons lmao

[@chriswintersgill1072]

Man it was a $20 watch I am sure he's not worried about it's worth. It's fun just play around with stuff. Who can't figure out in seconds the function of this most basic of watches?

[@aidanoddlokken3881]

You must be broke as fuck homie lol

[@021mr5]

You must be really fun at parties.

[@JackyYBT]

I won’t do this by myself but it’s so satisfying to watch other people doing it. Great video as always!

[@Walden-jx4mi]

I can see why people think that looks nice but in my opinion, a Casio digital watch doesn’t look quite right without all of the markings they put on them

[@Techsas]

True. Different strokes for different folks.

[@brandonar868]

Exactly....if i wanted a basic looking apple watch I'd buy one. But if you actually want to rock a Casio you'd want all the weird writing 😂

[@posceve]

I suggest to put a Casio logo every time but in a different place. According to your specific design

[@dsi76]

The A158WEA-1EF variant has the Casio markings with a simple black cutout :-)

[@amjan]

Indeed, it doesn't look like a Casio anymore - it looks like something BETTER than a Casio!

[@nicholashernandez1494]

Looks different and cool. Awesome job with it. You made it look more simple and modern. Plus it’s great practice if you want to keep modding watches. And to all the people with negative comments, I hope what ever is missing in your life you find it.

[@spudthegreaterusa8386]

Its strange to me the amount of people that desire all of the markings, I've always preferred the clean sterile look of a digital face, these digital watches are so common, anyone and their dog can operate it, you dont need microscopic letters to tell you ANYTHING. this looks very RETRO CLASSIC. I LOVE IT.

[@Sancho_Retablez]

5:52 I love how pure and neat this watch looks with no letters.

[@kevinle207]

The songs seem like into the series Lethal of Weapons, or movies in 80s, love it

[@Techsas]

That's the idea!

[@fanclub69]

I like the music too. Yes 80's stuff

[@ahmedsalek976]

That left me speechless, and I'm not exaggerating.

[@Moacirlucas]

finally someone who teaches how to do this mod! THANK YOU MISTER

[@Techsas]

No probs

[@danebeck7900]

That took a lot of courage to pop off the face with that crazy strong adhesive! I'd be terrified of breaking it. I like the markings Casio originally put on the face but the clean black look is a neat reinterpretation. Excellent soundtrack too!

[@Techsas]

Thanks! The face is acrylic, much harder to break than glass, but it still feels like breaking every time hahah

[@docsanti8971]

It looks much better! Well done!

[@Techsas]

Thanks!

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Damn that looks really nice! Little bit too complicated for me to do but was an interesting video nonetheless :) Would look dope if the dial still had a "Casio" written on it somewhere!

[@Techsas]

Thanks, I tried to keep "casio" but couldn't get a satisfying result

[@Techsas]

@donkey ass reviews and do's thats the idea haha

[@PizzaPokerPsych]

would also be cool and funny to brand it as a Rolex

[@cyvoc2316]

Looks awesome and kind of cyberpunk style. I love it, and will try it myself. Great video! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Techsas]

Thanks!

[@paracore4313]

Wooo hooooo! Another upload! Your my favorite channel by far and even inspired me to buy my own F-91W

[@Techsas]

Ahhh staph it... Thanks!

[@dimmoIshere]

What is it call if I just want to buy the watch machine, anyone know? Fyi, i wan to build my own watch. Thanks

[@Techsas]

A watch machine? Are you talking about module or time machine?

[@panosab]

The watch is beautiful, the music is perfect, the video is great ! Love it...

[@Techsas]

Thank you !

[@Mithunpoojary1111]

Please tell me where can get that slip double side tape u used while sticking the front glass to frame.

[@Techsas]

Look for mobile repair tape

[@ManojkumarYama]

Did you find that guitar pick!?!?!??!! AT 1:35 ,2:23

[@johnadams3107]

If I was CEO of Casio, you my freind would be on the payroll.

[@Techsas]

Haha... That must be the reason why you are not

[@pein8695]

Techsas 😂

[@TheGalacticEmperorOfLabels]

What he said.

[@souravsaha2253]

@@Techsas dusted in a second..

[@stewartkelly2824]

The music is like something from a montage scene in every eighties movie you ever saw.

[@RM-el3gw]

Amazing work! You are very talented. I wish Casio offered this exact version of this watch without the colorful markings - your project seems like a good alternative. How's the readability of the display after applying that polarized filter?

[@KHAN-Daily]

thanks for making youtube an amazing place

[@ironboy5835]

What's the printer named,so cool

[@lengman2112]

How did you go about stencilling the window for the display before spray painting? What’s it made of and how does it stick to the plastic? Did you re-attach the plastic front to the case with a form of sticky back tape? If so, does that mean it’s no longer water resistant? If so, is there another way to do it to make it water proof? eg. Using a strong glue? EDIT: I love what you’ve done with the blackout look and I’m curious about the process

[@Techsas]

I cut stencil. with vinyl cuter and it's made of self adhesive vinyl. There is a file in the description. I used double sided tape to stick it back. There is a million ways to stick it back, I used what I had at the time. It's not as water resistant as it was.

[@lengman2112]

Techsas Where would be the best place to get replacement displays for the W-217? Also where can I buy the coloured bits of plastic that you put over the displays?

[@Techsas]

@@lengman2112 I don't think you can get replacement displays for w217. Colored bits of plastic are called gel filters. I use rosco color

[@guandasin3099]

Can you give us the measurements you used to cover for the digital screen or a document file so we could print it with

[@willypiriz432]

Se puede usar el film adhesivo que se usa para polarizar vidrios de autos?

[@knl1705]

It looks even nicer than my casio f91w watch. Fantastic! Try to do more of these casio watch mod please

[@Techsas]

Thanks!

[@knl1705]

@@Techsas your welcome

[@rhov1422]

this wold look even better in the golden one.

[@Techsas]

Tru

[@HM-LDN]

Absolutely amazing work my friend, minimalism at its finest.. do you sell these works of art?

[@Techsas]

Thanks. This one will be up for sale In a few days!

[@HM-LDN]

@@Techsas your welcome where can I find your items when on sale friend?

[@Techsas]

@@HM-LDN I'll put a link in the description ❤️

[@LongHoang-es4dh]

Where should I find the color plastic display?

[@foraxeldummy5393]

A watch that not fancy. A must have watch for minimalist. I want that.

[@thearousedeunuch]

It looks surprisingly good (good job), but I prefer Casio's "Let's label every feature we can fit near the screen, so that the customer doesn't forget what it does" style. It wouldn't be a Casio without it. :)

[@Techsas]

True, I prefer it as well, but I also like to experiment :)

[@andyweb7779]

Can you buy F91w crystal/acrylic blanks?

[@WF-ww2rw]

Hi my display is all clear. I dont how to turn it on? Where to touch the AC?

[@Techsas]

Shirt AC with + of the battery. This is the metal that holds module.

[@marndani]

What type or brand of glue did u use to put the glass back to the case?

[@Techsas]

Just a double sided tape.

[@marndani]

@@Techsas Nice... thank you. 🙂

[@mr.disney4740]

OMG...this os the coolest thing I ever seen on a refurbished/ remodel on this model specifically ! I use to have a texas instruments watch just like this in 1975👍👍

[@BruceChastain]

has anyone done one with the face black but the lcd display left factory? That's what I'd like to do. good job by the way, well done.

[@masononemine1702]

I just want an A158, with all steel, saphire glass and black and white text. That would so good. Amazing work tho, loved it.

[@morganix007]

Love the 80's style music!😃

[@Techsas]

THanks!

[@thisisbhm]

For anyone looking the music up. One around the middle is No Looking Back by BT-84. It's not Afterglow like description says

[@aviloriaduran]

brother I have a casio that the screen looks very dark and when I uncover it to change the polarization I realize that it is a glass and not a flexible sheet, if I try to change it and it breaks what would happen and I have another casio that the straps come in a single piece with the casing of the watch there is no way to make an adaptation to put straps on it, if you have an email send it to me so I can send you a photo of the watch with the straps to see how you can help me, THANKS in advance

[@sean640]

stellar job lad

[@Techsas]

Thanks!

[@monkelover2056]

To put back the dial, Could i use Flex Glue?

[@Techsas]

That should work

[@monkelover2056]

@@Techsas thanks man im doing a little project having the zinc alloy casing of a skmei 1123 and the dial from an a158, and the module of an a168

[@Techsas]

@@monkelover2056 Does A168 module fit in 1123?

[@ZicoNadStarr]

do you think its possible to put apple watch or anykind smartwatch device inside the casio? that will be so dope

[@Techsas]

That's a lot of planning...

[@ethand4784]

nope the watch is too thin for a smartwatch board

[@henrycharles2489]

Might pick up a second f58w to try this out. Great video!

[@Techsas]

Go for it!

[@anxiousatchara]

holy crap, it looks gorgeous!

[@Marco-cl9pb]

I don't see it as an improvement still cool work and entertaining to watch

[@donnyraharjo4356]

what adhesive you use for the glass?

[@Techsas]

The film is self adhesive

[@donnyraharjo4356]

is it still waterproof?

[@Techsas]

@@donnyraharjo4356 it's splash proof

[@donnyraharjo4356]

@@Techsas thx for the info

[@WF-ww2rw]

What kind of film do u use to make the lcd screen black?

[@Techsas]

Peel the old polarizer film and stick a new one

[@Pan-Nikt]

Was it difficult to remove front glass? did you heat before trying to remove ?

[@DonCacomixtle]

As simple and easy as extirpate a heart with a spoon.

[@Techsas]

I see quarantine is going well for you

[@oscargoldman85]

Well, props for skills and craft, it would be better without the inverse LCD, in my humble opinion, and aslo, I am not really sure how long it would last, but you are a damn hero for doing that. :)

[@Techsas]

Thanks! I don't expect any of my mods to last long, just playing around. :)

[@dannemannen18]

How did you msie the front black? I didn't see it in the video. Wasnt it the back you showed us?

[@Techsas]

2:18

[@borregocafe]

All this needs are red digital numbers. Can you make that mod?

[@Techsas]

I'm not sure how it's done

[@SrJonAnthony]

Wow you can make your finger twwet for real!!! My little digital 80's brain, thanks you and sings your praises my friend, we should be brothers, wadya say!! Cool AF Bro.

[@Techsas]

Haha what? Thanks

[@imagebboy]

You got me hooked my man... Been working on my own mods recently. I just scooped up a A700WE-1A, would love to see your ideas for it.

[@Techsas]

Haha... Yes! still thinking what to do with A700WE

[@imagebboy]

@@Techsas Its so square, I don't know if I would enhance that look to make it kind of like an FS-52, or do something more dressy...

[@matthewhoover6154]

I wonder if it is possible to change the color of the backlight/led/ EL display

[@Techsas]

It's probably possible to put a film in between the EL panel and display. If the film is coloured then that would change a colour. Very good idea for a video!

[@Chief1063]

Nice video and period correct music. 😁 Wish you had shown the backlight after the mod.

[@kinguin7]

After you peeled the polarized film from the LCD, did you turn it around or have to replace it? I took apart some calculators back in the day and made the displays negative, wondering if the same trick worked here.

[@Techsas]

I replaced it. Turning the old one would work but it wouldn't fit the display.

[@kinguin7]

@@Techsas thanks for the reply! I watched a few of your other videos and read your comments about getting film with adhesive on one side. I guess on the calculators, the angle just happened to be right that flipping the film over (side touching the LCD became side away from LCD) worked, and they didn't have adhesive on them.

[@Tomdragon91]

How did you get the faceplate to stick back on? I watched the video but I'm still confused. Did you use some double sided adhesive tape or something?

[@victorjoepulickal833]

Superb bro..I will definitely give it a try

[@Techsas]

I'd like to see it!

[@ohwii]

I really like your work. I always come back to this video. What glue are you using to glue the glass back on the watch?

[@Techsas]

Thanks! As far as I remember I used double sided tape

[@kuchauwe752]

​@@Techsascan you tell the name of the adhesive

[@meemee9302]

you shoul modify the light ? or can’t do?

[@peddersoldchap]

Is it still readable when you press the Light button?

[@Techsas]

Yes, even without pressing it. It's much brighter in real life

[@MatthewRhodes]

Damn! I dig that minimal look!

[@crkenawell3]

How about silver spray paint?

[@jonwheatley]

I love these videos. Glad I found your channel. What screwdriver set is this? It looks amazing.

[@jonwheatley]

I’m in idiot. Link is in description. Cheers!

[@Techsas]

Thanks for watching!

[@MSwee-vu3zx]

What kind of paint did you use?

[@Techsas]

Acrylic

[@MSwee-vu3zx]

@@Techsas Thanks! One more question... What was the adhesive you used?

[@Techsas]

@@MSwee-vu3zx Just double sided tape

[@redamehdihassan1113]

A beautiful and extremely wonderful display. I wish you permanent happiness, success and progress in your wonderful work. Health and safety to all of you with the utmost thanks and respect. Greetings.💕💕💕💕💕

[@andrew1212w]

Great video I enjoyed this and it’s given me something to do during the lockdown with my old Casio watch 👍

[@Techsas]

Thanks!

[@HuyNguyen-ze3eb]

Why you scartch the inside surface before you put back the glass panel?

[@Techsas]

So it sticks better

[@Absar163]

what do you use the crystal cutout for??

[@abdulazizjamoliddinov1309]

Is this kind of black frame available in stores?

[@Techsas]

Nope

[@aitch-zed]

I think it's a good idea to use hair dryer to soften up glue when removing the glass

[@knl1705]

Honestly, you are my biggest fan when it comes to vintage casio watchs! Keep up the good work man ! And don't forget to make more videos about modding vintage casio watchs

[@cosmoraptor3743]

Hey man, great video do you have a file of the sticker you put on the watch face for spray painting? I would like to do the same.

[@Techsas]

Thanks, I updated the description, you'll find it there.

[@cosmoraptor3743]

@@Techsas Man thanks a lot! I love the F91W community its just the best everybody helps each other out. :)

[@andrewharrell6261]

Why not just use the vinyl cutting machine to cut a black sticker in the precise shape of the outside of the crystal? Like reverse of what you did. Then you wouldn't need to paint it, right?

[@Techsas]

Yes, but I didn't like an idea that it will probably collect dust over time and start to peel off.

[@guandasin3099]

How did you get the specifications to cover the screen perfectly? Have any links or file to it? And any alternatives as compared to the printer thing you used?

[@Techsas]

I just measured measured height and length made a few variations of the corners in Photoshop and sent it to vinyl cutter. Chose the one I like the best and went with it. Can't really say what to do if you don't have a viny cutter... Cutting by hand is always an option

[@guandasin3099]

@@Techsas Alright now I understand. What was the kind of paper you used to make it stick though?

[@Techsas]

@@guandasin3099 vinyl. The thing they make stickers from

[@guandasin3099]

@@Techsas alright, thank you my friend! I really admire your work here, such a clean and simple look. Smart techniques too!

[@bukeksiansu2112]

The background music reflects the watch itself

[@TalenGryphon]

I might do something like this with my gold a158. Except I'll do a mono-gold face and LCD background. Maybe replace that crappy sidelight with a stronger amber 0805 LED while I'm at it

[@davisssamuel]

1:55 What's this part for?

[@Techsas]

Cutting out the sticker to mask the face

[@adomasgaivenis8815]

@@Techsas Hey! Is there any way I can do similar at home? What would you suggest to use as I don't have a sticker cutter?

[@Techsas]

@@adomasgaivenis8815 Grab some masking tape, cut it square. Now there's a few options to get corners round. You can keep cutting corners at 45° angle untill they are somehow round. Or find something round and sharp like a metal bottle cap and punch the corners with it.

[@adomasgaivenis8815]

@@Techsas Thanks!

[@j1y0ni]

Quality mod, I do something similar with the F91W. Although I have modded the A158 before, but it’s more difficult with the A158 as the build quality is rubbish compared to the F91W the acrylic screen scratches really easy. Is that a vinyl that you’re using for masking? What sort of sheet is it? Cheers.

[@Techsas]

Hi Thanks! Yes, I used vinyl cutter to cut a precise shape. I thought that A158 and F91W has the same acrylic face. Anyway it's easy to get rid of the scratches with something like Polywatch.

[@bilalagha9954]

Hi Do u know which Ceiko watch is the most accurate that in a person whole life it's off few seconds.

[@Techsas]

Hi, I don't really understand your question. I don't know which one is most accurate. To me personally it's not a big deal if the watch go off by a minute in a year .

[@Fririshman]

Best retro intro and music.

[@SAITHCO]

hows the contras?

[@Avidcomp]

I have a 1980 Casio Melody Alarm that I'd like to modify, but it's missing one button. Any idea where I might source one from? Your mod looks great.

[@Techsas]

No idea. I would be looking on ebay for a broken one and use parts from it, but I don't see many of them.

[@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594]

Song name?

[@Techsas]

Links in the description

[@fixtures78]

Music?

[@pastelsofneptune]

I am proud of you, my dearest son.

[@Techsas]

Yes, me too

[@nonedone]

I really hope they actually come up with something like this, ofcourse after giving you due credits 😁

[@djproducermiku7345]

Como se llama la canción ???

[@Techsas]

The author is in the description

[@johnroe3915]

Dude why did you stop selling these on etsy? I wanted one.

[@Techsas]

I only made one of these. They are a big pain in the butt to make

[@endomobo359]

Any plans for the next video?

[@Techsas]

Hey! Yes, I have some ideas but don't have much time at the moment :(

[@endomobo359]

@@Techsas thanks man

[@matthieucamy-sarthy9495]

Hey Techsas, what is the best kind of paint to repaint those faceplates like you did ?

[@LTLT900]

Dulux I believe.

[@tazza8387]

Why destroy original beautiful shape??? I can't understand.

[@Techsas]

Because that's life

[@arthurlbn]

The A158wea-1EF is almost that but this one has the black back... they could do it. Nice job, maybe not removing all letters could still looking a casio and stay minimalist...

[@87TerryLee]

Nice work! Could you let me know the name of this BGM?

[@Techsas]

The artist is in the description

[@ramblerrichie]

LOOKS SO COOOLLL!!!!!! is it possible for sale online?

[@Techsas]

Thanks! Nah... Too much work to make one

[@pvttrevor]

Very good job, congrats!

[@TheGalacticEmperorOfLabels]

That is a cool reinterpretation of an icon. I think Casio should try this with a production model. The A100 has writing on the back. Why not a special A158?

[@ccooper8785]

I would happily pay someone to do this for me but there is no way I would attempt this myself. This modified watch would be my ideal if only we could buy it with a stainless steel case fitted with sapphire glass. I cannot figure out why Casio do not offer this option.