Casio AE-1300 Mod | Giving a new look to a classic digital watch!

#Casio #AE1300 #Mod
If you're looking for a fun, cheap mod for your Casio AE-1300 (or your Casio Royale AE-1200) then check this out. A gentleman in the Casio subreddit posted a super cool photo of his latest mod and in this video I'll walk you through the steps of replicating that goodness. All you need is some Goo Gone, a little elbow grease, and a pack of screen protectors.
The blue film that's attached to these screen protectors makes the perfect filter to give this module a face lift! Add in an optional, updated watch band and you've got a slick looking update to a classic digital watch. It's fun, easy, and inexpensive. Give it a shot!
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[@rcsims313]

The blue hue on the screen is my favorite part. I can imagine it looks great in sunlight

[@EliteSim]

The end result looks awesome. Really liking the black and blue colour scheme. Great work

[@WatchingCasio]

Thank you!

[@ChristopherMichaelR]

wow, such a sick mod! I didnt know there was a whole modding community behind these watches. Now im gonna buy one and do one myself. thanks for the video!

[@WatchingCasio]

So many different mods you can do to a lot of their watches. Have fun!

[@spudthegreaterusa8386]

Never would have considered using that blue backer film as a light filter. excellent idea.

[@sped6954]

Casio is and has always been my favorite watch brand, going back at least 35 years. The one gift I could always count on from my parents was two new Casios every year, one for my birthday and the second for Christmas. I've always liked watches, going back further than I can remember, and I guess fairly early on they noticed my attraction to Casio in particular so they just kind of built on top of that. On one hand, I always knew what one of my presents was going to be, but on the other, I never knew exactly which one it was going to be. I really don't care much for the Æ1300. A lot of that comes from the three wheels taking up almost ½ of the screen. I understand they actually count off passed seconds, but I still just don't like it. What I do like about this model was ci weed early in the video, and that's that it has the same housing as the Æ1200. On the surface that isn't much, but the 1300 comes in colors that for whatever reason, Casio never paired up with the 1200. I like how your housing came out. I'm not sure which I would've preferred. Most likely the brushed look just to change things up a little. Interesting look with the film. Probably works better that lighting gels because it's thinner so you'll get a better fit inside the case. What was wrong with the screen protector? What didn't look right about it? Was it just that there was a ridge? Too shiny? Rippled? As far as that film goes, it's probably easier to cut, which in turn could possibly make it easier to cut sections of the display for a two color LCD. Lighting gels are a bit more rigid which for me makes them a little trickier to get precision sizes. Something like this might come in handy in the top right corner of the Æ1200 to divide the display.

[@HuskyDog88]

I feel you, man. I felt the same way about watches, digital watches, when I was a kid. I love digital watches.

[@brianfromireland]

I love these mod videos!!!! Thanks so much

[@diablo2punk]

Ooooh, definitely gonna give this mod a try. The use of the blue film is clever indeed

[@wallbars8684]

Yeah me too - my fancy GPS running watch just died so I like the idea of going back to old skool Casio digital with interval timer - this one looks just the ticket!

[@pendulousphallus]

You can expect decent water resistance and such nowadays. For me, an interval timer is what differentiates a true sports/gym watch from a fashion piece. Of course Casio gets that right.

[@gwenharper3429]

Lol

[@pendulousphallus]

@@gwenharper3429 Oh?

[@cosmalas7742]

I agree the interval stuff is great, really useful for a short, fast workout.

[@Relumer]

Nice mod, that blue foil makes the dial "like illuminator glow"! Thank you for sharing. I do also mods on Casio watches. Cheers from Spain.

[@FabioBrandespim]

Nice video! I’m a big fan of casio watches. I just bought the AE-1300 and I have the casio Royale.

[@watchncarry9593]

Great turorial. Thanks for sharing

[@mahmam3128]

That's a fantastic looking mod, I'll try to do it too

[@AvgJoeWatchReviews]

I like the blue tint. Makes it look more premium. I like low risk mods! Great video man.

[@WatchingCasio]

Appreciate it! Hope to do another mod on the AE-1200 soon. Still practicing soldering which is a pain in the ass haha.

[@Watchandcutgearchannel]

I love this .. I’m doing a build series project myself.. but doing a $1000 Casio Royal build.. damasteel case and buckle lol 😂 it’s ridiculous but fun .. I’m doing a 1300 as well soon in brass and green leather

[@souravtalukder2318]

Sweet mod! Wow!

[@TheTownWatch]

Awesome video! Love the way this mod turned out! I’ve never done any moding but this video makes me want to try! I recently won a Casio World Time so maybe I could do something like this on that watch! Thanks again! By the way, I’d love to see more moding videos like this on your channel!

[@WatchingCasio]

Thanks a lot! I haven't done much modding either but this was a lot of fun. Give it a try! Will try to do more in the future. Thanks for watching.

[@TheTownWatch]

Watching Casio Quick question, what program do you use to make your thumbnails? They’re great! Also, do you use a phone to film your videos? What kind of Tripod do you use? Thanks! I love the quality of your videos. I’m looking for tips as I’ve started my own channel recently.

[@WatchingCasio]

@@TheTownWatch I film in HD on a Pixel 2 with OpenCamera and use a ten year old version of Photoshop to make thumbnails. I used to do graphic design back in the day. Pretty low tech but it works! Good lighting make all the difference as I quickly learned. Check out my first video, ugh. I use two of these: amzn.to/2WkEYkC

[@WatchingCasio]

@@TheTownWatch And I just use a basic tripod with a cell phone connector on it.

[@TheTownWatch]

Watching Casio Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@watchncarry9593]

Awesome mod! Thanks for sharing

[@WatchingCasio]

Thanks for watching!

[@JohnnyMullet]

Just picked this watch up today!

[@WatchingCasio]

Enjoy! Great watch.

[@Hacker-tv6oi]

Beautiful

[@FabioBrandespim]

Nice video! I just bought one.

[@LestestsdeCarlo]

Excellent video ! now, i need to find an used AE-1300 to try ...!

[@WatchingCasio]

Go for it!

[@sneekerstattoo]

Nice job! Thanks for sharing.

[@WatchingCasio]

Thanks for watching!

[@homeguy4]

Cool mod

[@richardsportetc6262]

Great vid 😎 awesome mod well done!!

[@WatchingCasio]

Thanks!

[@Knightswhosaynee]

Looks good thanks for the video.

[@WatchingCasio]

Thanks for watching!

[@strahilminchev7846]

Beautiful Respect!!

[@secondshifttv5023]

Damn, beautiful bro

[@xedeno]

I bought my Royale just to mod. Erased text on the outside and inside just left Casio and the button functions. exactly as yours! Updated today, taking the discarded rubber strap from my Duro, cut it to lug size (20to18), and tapers perfectly with the Royale! metal and rubber combo makes it sportier and its not available yet from Casio.

[@tanpanamaaja2364]

Wow....great job.

[@WatchingCasio]

Thanks!

[@tylovset]

Looks cool. I've done some modding on the AE1200 myself. The buttons went bust after a while though, so I ordered a fake china AE-1200 with shiny surface on ebay, which turned out to be a full metal case with mineral crystal and engraved letters. Never seen that it again online. The display and functions seemed identical, but display had bad contrast, so I swapped it with the original casio module. Very nice. The only small thing is that the dimensions of the fake module were half a millimeter larger in each direction, so I had to pad in some plastic. The buttons work fine, but sound is not always working on button presses. Maybe I'll make a short demo video as it is pretty unique.

[@WatchingCasio]

Wow, that sound awesome. Would love to see this thing in a metal case. Pretty cool.

[@tylovset]

@@WatchingCasio I published the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6m4i4COhK2nrJI

[@zabdielalvarez5285]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH... AMAZING CHANNEL, I´M SUPER FAN.

[@WatchingCasio]

Thank you!

[@TechnoLoggia]

Absolutely PRO MOD :-D

[@WatchingCasio]

Much appreciated.

[@UbestTop5]

cool watch ^_^

[@naziyakureshi1317]

I have this Casio and I am still using from 6years

[@rubensanmaurodelbosqur1950]

Excelente Reloj ⌚ Casio. 😀😀

[@onetwoxplore]

Awesome

[@NathanChisholm041]

Good job bro👍

[@WatchingCasio]

Thanks a lot.

[@NathanChisholm041]

@@WatchingCasio NP!

[@roycropper420]

That blue plastic film was a genius move, yellow would also be a cool feature lol. Nice elastic nato I’m Defo going to buy some for my watches can you change the colour of the backlight led? Can the pull out type pins in the buckles be changed for quick release pins? I think metal buckle are better than plastic what do you think ? Do you think you could change the back cover to to a (pure) copper backplate? for arthritis instead of wearing a bangle I want some for my watches but I can’t find them anywhere

[@greyrigorism8869]

Is the disassembly the same as the royale? Also will the goo gone get rid of the lettering on the stainless steel case? Lastly where would one get a green filter for the dial? ty!!

[@JustinHeaverin]

Not sure if someone's already asked us or not, but do you have a link to the mesh strap that you have on the AE 1200?

[@libertedexpression157]

Exceptionnel 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@WatchingCasio]

Merci!

[@aggressor_10]

can i use acetone to remove the countdown timer text?

[@boxwoodgreen]

Do the AE1300, and AE1200 accept the same aftermarket leather two piece straps ?

[@neverknowinglyunders]

Watching Casio attempts watch mod: Awesomeness ensues...😎

[@WatchingCasio]

Thank you sir 👍

[@ChrisBeckman]

Very cool... I’m wondering if you could use a colored cling wrap or other thin gel with another color... green red etc.?!?

[@WatchingCasio]

Yeah definitely! I'm looking into getting some colored gels online.

[@rojanbowl5064]

What brand is the mesh strap fror Casio 1200 (royale) at 1:45 please?

[@kiwicory100]

On the Amazon link says currently unavailable for the screen protectors...any ideas as to where else to go?

[@WatchingCasio]

Ah bummer. Might just have to wait it out. Not sure where else to get SINO-SKY products. They are pretty popular so I can't image they will be out of stock for long.

[@hasinishraque9765]

does it decrease the watch's water resistance capacity?

[@rutenmedita4686]

Great job would like to get one from you

[@je1o]

anyone knows whats the brand of that mesh/milanese band?

[@davinci1905]

Great video. I have a AE 1300 WH - 8 AV. I want to replace the strap with a NATO. What band width should/can I go with ? In the video, is it a 18mm?

[@WatchingCasio]

Thanks! And yes, the one I'm using is 18 mm.

[@wayfaringstranger5808]

Genius.

[@erichuang8121]

Nice work! But for me I will keep that "COUNTDOWN TIMER" no it. That is the main feature of the watch. Kinda cool :)

[@WatchingCasio]

To each their own :) The beauty of mods!

[@sugengmangkulangit858]

where can I get the package because I live in Indonesia, thank you

[@nathanaelsmith3553]

Im not into fitness but the interval timer could be handy for timing the cooking of christmas dinners where diffetent things have to go into the oven at different times.

[@DonCacomixtle]

Great video, where did you get that mesh band?, your Royale looks awesome!

[@WatchingCasio]

Thanks! I got it on Amazon, but they don't carry it anymore. Here's essentially the same mesh band on Ebay: ebay.to/3aZrgHF

[@DonCacomixtle]

@@WatchingCasio Thanks for the reply, stay safe!

[@arield1571]

How's the water resistant on that?

[@edwincahyapramuditya8041]

what is the name of the polarize?

[@x3mperformace]

A nailpolish remover will remove the lettering much faster, with no harm to the plastic. Then it's down to minuts, not 25... It will also remove the printing on the outside of the case. 🙂 And i know it's an 'old' video, but PPL still buy these watches. And off course, mod's 'em.

[@nathnuggets]

What colour is the resin underneath the case? Does it stay the same dark grey colour or is it white like the silver ae1200?

[@WatchingCasio]

It's gray all the way down.

[@silentlyjudging]

What size single pass strap is that? Looks great I'm gonna do this to mine

[@WatchingCasio]

It's 18 mm. Fits perfectly. Link is in the description.

[@eduardoantoniogarciacorrea6332]

Can I also add a Hydro-Mod to this build? Or the oil will damage the film ?

[@WatchingCasio]

Good question, not sure. I mean, the film is just think plastic. Will it dissolve in oil? Not sure.

[@terryfenner8142]

Hi, really enjoyed the video 👍 any chance of passing on details of metal mesh strap on your AW1200 in the video please...

[@WatchingCasio]

Wow, popular strap! I got it on Amazon but it's not available anymore. Search for "18mm Magnetic Milanese Loop Stainless Steel"

[@WatchingCasio]

Actually, this looks to be the exact same on on Ebay: ebay.to/3aZrgHF

[@terryfenner8142]

Watching Casio thank you for the reply.. will try and find it, looks great with the silver finish AE1200...👌🏻

[@terryfenner8142]

Watching Casio I think a strap from Yiyida on Amazon is the strap as it has the 18mm lug and then flares out to 22 mm to give that snug OE look.

[@WatchingCasio]

@@terryfenner8142 Hmm, is that the magnetized one? Or the one with the buckle/clasp?

[@romeowhiskeyjuliette8711]

Does removing and replacing the movt affect the WR in a negative way?

[@WatchingCasio]

Not exactly, unless you're careless with the rubber o-ring.

[@mennaadel3119]

Which better ae1200 or ae1300 ??

[@skay8999]

Nicee.....👍👍👍

[@DawidSzypulski]

Just wondering, where did you get that mesh bracelet for ae1200? Looks awesome!

[@WatchingCasio]

Thanks! Ha someone else just asked. I got it on Amazon but it's not available anymore. Search for "18mm Magnetic Milanese Loop Stainless Steel"

[@WatchingCasio]

Actually, this looks to be the exact same on on Ebay: ebay.to/3aZrgHF

[@DawidSzypulski]

@@WatchingCasio awesome, thanks a lot!

[@adisdelahmet]

Very nice video. Is the watch suitable for 7y old boy or is it to big?

[@WatchingCasio]

Hmm might be a little too big, but it's cheap so try it out!

[@yashaswyrani2375]

Hi man. Can you put down a link for the mesh strap for 1200 wh. I couldn't find it anywhere. Make sure they have international shipping.

[@WatchingCasio]

Try this htps://ebay.to/3aZrg HF

[@yashaswyrani2375]

@@WatchingCasio The link is not working. Can you please send me another link.

[@WatchingCasio]

@@yashaswyrani2375 ebay.to/2JQrrwQ

[@ziaddaghfal5379]

I need those 18 mm / 22 mm nato adapter you have on the AE1200, where from? Looked the internet without success

[@WatchingCasio]

There's no adapter on this watch at all. I just used a single pass strap with the same pins that the watch came with.

[@ziaddaghfal5379]

@@WatchingCasio so the mesh bracelet has this lug endlink, looking like an adapter (at 1:38)

[@WatchingCasio]

@@ziaddaghfal5379 Oh, I see. Yeah, that is actually part of the bracelet and came with it. The original one is sold out on amazon, but this is a similar one: ebay.to/3aZrgHF

[@cesarvalero7613]

Okok nice, I see you

[@tadeosancheziglesias6141]

Hi buddy!!! Where can I get the blue lens for the watch ???

[@WatchingCasio]

That is actually part of the screen protector backing. Check out the link in the description for the screen protector, then peel off the blue backing.

[@SHARPGFX-dc9gj]

I like Casio digital watches.

[@HuskyDog88]

Me too. In fact I made a video of my own Casio G-Shock. Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGOtoaGmesaWd8U

[@marshallbananas9383]

How about adding lettering into it, what are your recommended tools

[@WatchingCasio]

Tools for adding lettering? No idea. You'd have to be super talented to do that.

[@marshallbananas9383]

Well I'll be waiting for you, even if eons will take

[@polamation]

Where did you get the mesh strap? Great vid btw.

[@WatchingCasio]

Thanks! Well I got it on Amazon but it's not available anymore. Search for "18mm Magnetic Milanese Loop Stainless Steel"

[@WatchingCasio]

Actually, this looks to be the exact same on on Ebay: ebay.to/3aZrgHF

[@polamation]

Thanks!

[@morgan97475]

Casio needs to put out an all stainless steel case version of the AE-1200.

[@WatchingCasio]

Yep I would love that.

[@SuperNathan90]

would of looked cool with a inverted blue display

[@bikecrazy001]

good video! how wide is the strap?

[@WatchingCasio]

The new single-pass strap is 18 mm.

[@badabingbadaboom9251]

You should also do a casio royale Edit :Oh you already did

[@WatchingCasio]

I just got another AE-1200 in the mail so I'm thinking about what to do with it.

[@badabingbadaboom9251]

@@WatchingCasio we've seen some very cool mods before I'd love to see you go with a different spin on it. Different color polarizers, probably a very nice nato make it more sportier an colorful

[@WatchingCasio]

@@badabingbadaboom9251 Right on. I'll see what I can do :)

[@zabdielalvarez5285]

WHERE CAN I BUY THE COLOUR PLATES OR FILMS? PLEASE....

[@WatchingCasio]

The specific one I use is from a screen protector that's listed in the Amazon link in the description. There have been other people that use this book of color gels from Ebay: ebay.to/2zKMxI9

[@ThePieta3]

from where did you find those adaptors for the mesh band

[@WatchingCasio]

It came with the bracelet. They're not adaptors. Unfortunately I can't find it on Amazon anymore!

[@ThePieta3]

@@WatchingCasio 😭😭😭 that bad to hear ok thant keep up good work

[@watchncarry9593]

Great video and mod. Thanks for sharing. Ive uploaded a few modding tutorials on my channel too, in case youre interested. Keep up the great work

[@WatchingCasio]

Thanks for watching! Just subscribed. Keep us the good work and the Instagram pics :)

[@watchncarry9593]

@@WatchingCasio thanks

[@gameboy3chud]

That mesh bracelet is gorgeous, where can I find that

[@WatchingCasio]

Here you go: ebay.to/3aZrgHF

[@davidbryanstewart7960]

@@WatchingCasio Do you have some sort of adapter on the end of the mesh bracelet? Thanks!

[@WatchingCasio]

@@davidbryanstewart7960 No. It came that way. I can't seem to find it anymore. They were selling them on Amazon a long time ago.

[@brysontrotman5865]

What mm strap did you use?

[@WatchingCasio]

18 mm

[@sirgigachad1894]

What is the add at the start that came up

[@WatchingCasio]

Don't know... It's different for everyone.

[@sirgigachad1894]

@@WatchingCasio ok cus mine was strange

[@jodiwilson7299]

Remove text with polywatch. No wrecking the case with sandpaper

[@watchmakerful]

Isn't it exactly the same chip as W-756???

[@WatchingCasio]

Very similar - but I don't think W-756 has interval timers.

[@watchmakerful]

@@WatchingCasio It has! Exactly as here, 9 timers.

[@tazboy1934]

A pink or red one

[@SquishEESpark]

Seeing as the original uses pins, how did you attach the strap?

[@WatchingCasio]

You have to hold the strap in place while you insert the pin. It's a tight fit.

[@kaeruha7897]

Casio Royale

[@cmzangel9729]

What’s the round one in the background 🤔

[@WatchingCasio]

That one would be the all new 100m 10 year battery Fishing Gear Casio watch equipped with Fishing Timer and Moon Data. Hope to do a quick review soon.

[@adamz3518]

Wet and Dry Paper, do not use Sandpaper.

[@jacoblamb1078]

I got my ae1300 in a thrift store for 5$

[@xxxy9928]

no light!?!?!?

[@WatchingCasio]

There is a light on this model.

[@alexegal8602]

I think it looked better before.

[@alisterwh]

0:13 a totally ruined case that people with OCD like me can't stand LOL

[@pretol2730]

It always looks cheezy when modders just feed nato straps through stock lug width on these watches. You really NEED 18mm to 22mm adapters and then install the 22mm nato straps (same for 16mm straps on gshock squares). That straps just looks way to thin for that watch, and the stock band, widens from 18mm, so it's wimpier than stock look... Just no...

[@orhanusterman1409]

use gloves gloves

[@m-dizzle4827]

Mispronouncations are beyond...

[@escapebeyond7078]

i just cant with the strap smaller than the lugs. i think it lots just terrible. the color choices are top tier though.