"Casio Royale" AE-1200 and AE -1000 In Depth Review

[@Alias_Anybody]

That 3299 must be one of the best modules Casio ever made, especially in terms of price/performance. My resin World Time is also somewhere between -0.5 and -1 seconds per month and I paid 18€ for that thing.

[@manoflego123]

The AE1000 is an underrated little joy. For nearly 5 years it was my only usable watch, and ironically if I hadn't misplaced it in my own house I wouldn't have gotten into watches by needing a new one lol. Not as easily moddable as the 1200 though. sadly

[@AMRITPALSINGH-xo6dz]

What can be modded in 1200

[@manoflego123]

@@AMRITPALSINGH-xo6dz Quite a few things! I personally have soldered in different color LEDs, inverted the LCD display, cleaned off a lot of the text on the face, and replaced the strap with a vintage expanding braclet.

[@elektron2kim666]

It's more advanced in the details than I thought.

[@childrolland]

I have hesitated between AE-1000 and AE-1100, but ended with AE-1000 because of one review of WatchGeek and the movie "Mine". All in all, the watch has an excellent package of functions and interesting face (reminds me a robot with one rectangular eye; one round eye and a big smile showing the time and the other things) for not a lot of money. The strap is indeed a bit hard and less supple, compared to other CASIOSs I have, but it is comfortable enough - at least for me. The lack of solar charging and multiband (MB) functionalities are not concerns. In my location MB does not work, and solar charging of the battery requires an additional care - regular exposure to light, tracking of power indicator of the battery (below some point - damages the battery - after all, it is a rechargeable battery similar to these ones of laptops, phones and so on stuff). As is mentioned often in the reviews - everyone should to have a G-Shock in their collection (DW-5600). In my opinion, everyone should to have АЕ Casio in addition, in order to complement (if it is required) the functionality of DW-5600 for not a lot of money.

[@manoflego123]

Now I'm always going to see the robot face lol, never thought of that before

[@ashikkuzwhynott]

@childrolland can you tell me the name of a g shock watch like the dw5600 but with a circular watch face?

[@childrolland]

@@ashikkuzwhynott DW-5750E-1 ?

[@jfilm7466]

I had four Royales but I wasn't able to "Bond" with them, so I sold them and now have a bracelet version of this baby and I love it. Not going to flip this one. I had mine set to Sydney too, then Perth, Wellington and LA.

[@doctorpaullemon]

Great job as always Greg! Long time subscriber here. I put my Royale on a leather strap for a while ... really transforms the watch.

[@hardcoregabbers373]

Yes is the best greg great work vidéo and review !!!!

[@NathanChisholm041]

Where did you get the adapters and how does it look?

[@hzzofficial]

@@NathanChisholm041 Depending on where you live, but if you're in the US, I have seen people using adapters from jayandkays (look up their instagram, they have a link to their eBay store). I'm not sure how much they cost though because I can't access their stuff where I'm from

[@josezerpa8177]

I wore one of those for over 7 years, it was my beater watch. I absolutely loved it! I gave it to my brother because his watch died on him, and a few months later he smashed it against a traffic sign while walking on the sidewalk at -30 degrees Celsius (Canada). RIP my beloved EA-1000W. I just re-purchased from Amazon at an incredible price. I can't wait for it to arrive.

[@RaidLoalMulticraft_YT]

What? You can break that? I have the same ae1000w and i smashed it with a hammer and it’s not even a soft smash! I scratched it a little bit! Came out unfazed!

[@josezerpa8177]

@@RaidLoalMulticraft_YT my bro said he wasn't paying attention to his surroundings and he swung his arm hard to put his jacket on. Maybe the frigid temps had something to do with the watch's demise? 🥲

[@RaidLoalMulticraft_YT]

@@josezerpa8177 the internal module probably still fine though

[@mcdus78]

I just bought the AE-1000 and it is sweet. Three AEs in a week is crazy☺️

[@hardcoregabbers373]

Good watch i like the display with orange band 10 years battery life !! Orange iluminator 👍 but 10 years is a long time thanks for review and you work greg 👍🌍🇨🇵

[@lulul]

there's also the ae2100 (heavy duty) model that has 200m wr, partialy metalic case and a mineral crystal..

[@julianasbatarginas3930]

Very interesting watches , just ordered AE 1000 ,

[@fabianchan7]

I was choosing between both and I went with the AE1000 as the date is slightly bigger, thus easier to read.

[@NathanChisholm041]

Keep those Casio videos coming mate! Cheers

[@tynungester2543]

Greg there are several models that fit this exact same formula, albiet with the display reconfigured. You already have the AE1200 & AE 1000. There is also the AE1100, AE2500, then with mineral crystal and 200m wr the AE2000 & AE2100.

[@traviswalker8933]

Casio doesn't make the AE2500. I think you meant the AE1400.

[@firefighter387]

Hi, I have this watch which is great but I recently purchased the AE 1400 which is the same layout but the light button is on the front which is easier to actuat and the light is two leds same as Casio Royal.

[@manoflego123]

I love the modules with two LEDs because you can mod them to be different colors. I did that with my first Royale and it makes me happy whenever I light it up.

[@mohammedosman88]

I love Casio digital watches and G-Shocks! Thanks for Toronto.

[@o.portista]

A great watch, and a great references for it. I'm more of a F Series guy, but The AE series is just as God Tier when it comes too it's usefulness, and it's utilities, espically for those of us who travel often, and have family overseas. I've owned one for years now, and it's been a tank, and just flawless, espically with its World Time features, Alarms, Count and StopFinally had time to click on my youtube recommendations.

[@emdblyou]

Thank you for the comparison. Because of the light, I will go with the 1200. Looks good!

[@MrPleers]

Still waiting for Casio to make it in all steel. (It took them 35 years to finally come out with an all steel G-Shock Square. So I'm not holding my breath.)

[@tynungester2543]

On Instagramlook up Kranio Design (forgive my spelling) they make an aftermarket case you will like with a price tag you will not.

[@MrPleers]

@@tynungester2543 I don´t like aftermarket parts. I want my watches all original.

[@traviswalker8933]

That probably won't happen due to production costs. They can sell the all steel watch for a profit, not this one.

[@MrPleers]

@@traviswalker8933 They can. But with upgrades. Like they sell the G-Shock GMW B5000. And asking for a higher price. They would sell.

[@traviswalker8933]

@@MrPleers it's meant to be a cheap watch. They can make profit on G-Shocks not on this one. The demand isn't that much high on these except for a few collectors wanting one.

[@oklahomahank2378]

Does the watch consider London a different time zone than UTC? Edit: You answered that! I should wait until the end to comment.

[@GoodTimekeeper]

It will allow you to show London time with a Daylight Saving Time but It won’t let you show UTC with Daylight Saving Time.

[@dinil5566]

I watched your video 2 yrs ago it think and purchase casio royale one. Mines not that accurate(+3 sec/month). But I still love it.

[@eddiejones.redvees]

My orange AE 2100W has a part metal case a a water resistance of 200 meters they are a great watch I picked another one up in a sale has a spare

[@crBudgetWatches]

I just found my old AE1000 in a moving box we stored when we moved to our current house, 15 years ago. The thing still looks like new and IT IS STILL RUNNING HOW CAN THAT BE POSSIBLE???????

[@leejenkinson2671]

I like the green version of the casio royale too

[@DJDAN12345678910]

when changing between the 4 timezones, will the date be displayed in the window for the other three zones?

[@centraloklahomaclockcollec3278]

i followed your channel and gave it some love.

[@albussd]

Good video. I got a question. Is the AE1200 sturdy enough to take a bit of beating? Not like a G Shock of course (cos G's are built for abuse), but can the Royales take reasonable shaking? As in when running, playing table tennis (really quick repetitive hand movements for offensive shots), etc.

[@Captainsting]

Absolutely...it can take way more than that! Just the glass is resin

[@wescobts]

Excellent video

[@patricaomas8750]

just bought one on line me if it's 3 sec out per month probably won't need to adjust for life of battery, thanks.

[@dmariscaldc]

Guys, which version do you prefer of the AE1000W? The 1A (dark grey bezel) or the 1B (silver bezel)???

[@julianasbatarginas3930]

Black one

[@dmariscaldc]

@@julianasbatarginas3930 Could you tell me why please?

[@AMRITPALSINGH-xo6dz]

Personal preference. The one that your heart says

[@gromit1996]

I have that orange strap one in the middle... Do you know where you can Geta bullbar for them?

[@GoodTimekeeper]

I don’t know. I found some evidence that Jays and Kays has had those bullbars in the past but I don’t know about current offerings.

[@gamoya12]

Which one u prefer of them

[@AJGomez613]

How do I set the time for 24hr, can change it

[@hectorfigueredo6613]

Gracias por tu vídeo 👍🇨🇴🕓🇪🇸👏

[@jfilm7466]

I think mine is like how they would have predicted an astronaut watch would look like.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

There's some very, very, similar watches that leave these two models for DEAD ! The AE-1400WH-9A and the AE-3000W-9A ! Both are only a few $ more, but look like twice the price in features and appearance 👍

[@NJ-wb1cz]

Isn't 1400 almost the same? And 3000 is gigantic and very niche, with poor screen usage outside of simultaneous display of 3 timezones

[@amoledzeppelin]

@@NJ-wb1cz The 1400 has 5 buttons with the light in the center, otherwise it is the same, yes. I don't know why people don't settle on the AE-2000 though.

[@NJ-wb1cz]

@@amoledzeppelin I don't see the point in 2000 as well. It's big, but the indicators are small and I don't see why is it better. 1300 by far wins on features

[@amoledzeppelin]

@@NJ-wb1cz Why it is better: flat mineral glass instead of acrylic, wr200 rating, true metal insert, screw-down protection bezel, main display occupies most of the useful area because there's no stupid world map there, also the module itself is held inside the case with four mini-bumpers, something we can usually only see in G-Shocks. The 1300 is something I wouldn't compare with others because it focuses on timers, not on world time features. But AFAIK it still has the same acrylic glass and WR100.

[@NJ-wb1cz]

@@amoledzeppelin oh, if it's about the case - sure. About the 1300 - it has the same world time as the rest without the map, it just additionally has better timers

[@fernz_shawn]

Can we set Indian time zone please help me

[@julianasbatarginas3930]

Just got it in the morning , it lost 1 second in couple of hours

[@hardcoregabbers373]

Cr 2025 battery 10 years ! on solar power maybee 20 years will see

[@traviswalker8933]

Not everything has to be solar and besides, changing a battery isn't a hassle.

[@murathanakordeon]

These round ones bracelets are awful, hurts your wrist and very uncomfortable, certainly needs a replacement. Other than that, these are perfect watches.

[@traviswalker8933]

I second that. The cheap bracelets are not that good in terms of comfort.

[@murathanakordeon]

@@traviswalker8933 It has a wave dent, supposed to be designed as taking air, makes not fit to the wrist. Replaced with Casio F91 bracelet, looks smaller but solved the problem. :)

[@traviswalker8933]

@@murathanakordeon ah, so you were talking about the strap. Its not that much uncomfortable as I had owned one back in the day.

[@murathanakordeon]

@@traviswalker8933 Yes, maybe changes wrist to wrist but it was so uncomfortable I even bought another casio, thought I will not use that :D

[@Xiber1]

Worst watch ever too hard to change time had it several years never worn it.