Casio Royale Mods - Less Is More!

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A quickie modding the legendary Casio Royale today. Nothing too radical, just some rubbing with Goo Gone and ear buds! Ha! I think it looks much better. Cheers, JOMW.

[@janamo70]

I wish casio made a real stainless steel case for this watch. I would pay 80 dollars for it.

[@ipariszalonna]

It would probably cost around 2-400 dollars for a full ss watch. There aren’t many digital quartz watches out there with steel cases. The ones I know about are not cheap.

[@antman5474]

Vintage is the way to go. Seiko did some nice ones plus their stainless steel is better quality than the other brands.

Get a Seiko Wired AGAM403.

[@MatchesMalone1183]

Full stainless steel costs a lot as ipariszalonna was saying. A full metal Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000 is a beautiful watch, but it will set you back 5, 600 dollars.

[@sped6954]

Actually, full SS watches don't always cost that much. One of Casio's main competitors, Timex had one out a few years ago with a SS housing, and I only paid around $60 for it, which was a little under the $65 price tag that Timex put on it. You can still find it online, and if you do some hunting around you can pick one up for around $50, but I have seen it as high as $100. The model number was T-49828. It was an Expedition quartz analog with a leather band, and a digital subdial at 5,6 and 7 o'clock. It didn't do time zones or any of that other weird shit like DST, but they covered the basics with a digital chrono, timer, two alarms, hourly chime, month, day, date, year (year not displayed), and you could manually set a 2nd time zone. Theoretically, you could have three times on it because the digital and the analog weren't synchronized, so you could have your local time on the analog, a second time on the main digital, and a third on the second digital. The one thing that kind of annoyed me about it was that the seconds hand and the digital seconds aren't synchronized. The hours and minutes hands were luminescent, as were the 12 main indices. Naturally, being a Timex, it had the Indiglo backlighting. If Casio really wanted to, they could make this watch in SS, and sell it at an reasonable price. They could definitely keep it below $80.

[@AlwaysBolttheBird]

“What did that take 3 minutes I reckon” dude it’s a watch you could’ve timed it haha

[@SixDN]

Thank you, I immediately ordered the watch and some goo gone (which is available even here in Germany) and it worked perfectly. Okay, at the beginning it felt like the damn letters would never dissolve, but when I played the Benny Hill theme I finally could rub them away!

[@andrew1212w]

Benny Hill - I used to watch that show with my late dad very funny but a lot of the sketches would not be allowed nowadays 🙂

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

Next video - How to modify your Patek Philippe...

[@jonathanm877]

lols

[@jimster805]

with a hammer

[@adityyuh]

No one would dare 😂

[@user-et8vm9cc3t]

"using a few simple household tools and liquids".

[@XX-xq2rx]

It's not worth the effort to mod one of those shitters

[@0017Bulldog]

Jody, I just finished the mods and I couldn't be happier. Huge improvement to an already great watch. Thank you for showing the way.

[@coreynovo9655]

Used the Mrs.' nail polish remover, worked like a charm too. Then after removing my nail polish, took off the decals as well

[@1701spacecadet]

TO ALL WHO ARE NEW TO THIS VIDEO. Do NOT use acetone nail varnish remover to take off the text! The case is coated resin and acetone will damage it. Use non-acetone remover, isopropyl alcohol or Zippo lighter fluid. Remember to rinse off with clean water immediately (with a drop of washing up liquid to get rid of any flimy sheen left by the removal fluid), using a paper towel.

[@cherchil]

This comment saved me of destroying my watch, u got a beer from me 🤙🏻

[@isfbuster6733]

Good call.

[@fractale4322]

Top tip, I removed the text on the outside of the watch with a simple pencil rubber! Takes a bit of welly but it definately works

[@faziljabbar9785]

@@fractale4322 Man. You are a genius. It didnt even take 1 minute to rub it of with an eraser. Thanks bro!

[@AvaABC]

Goo gone was enough to take the finish off mine 😢

[@notmac1853]

For anybody trying this mod, you MUST use Goo Gone on the inside plastic. Alcohol/nail polish remover works on the outside lettering, but it takes way too long on the inside, and because it takes so much work, it ends up leaving the spot shiny (Instead of textured) and looking out of place. Learned this the hard way.

[@gilliebrand]

Is there an alternative ti Goo Gone? would WD40 work?

[@greamespens1460]

Great vid. Casios often look to busy but even the removal of the world time and illuminator on the outer case greatly improves the look.

[@venkman31]

Great vid Jody, I’ve only been watching a few months but my collection is growing from getting into watches over the last few months (perhaps my midlife crisis! 😁) I’ve just bought the silver one for £22 on amazon, should arrive tomorrow, I will be modifying it for sure! Cheers

[@TheHDHusky]

Thanks for having those Iain M. Banks books on your bookshelf! I'm halfway through Consider Phlebas and I think this will be a great series! Also- I"m so tempted to do this with my Casio Royale!

[@bogrot69]

I really enjoyed that. Very appropriate music selection 😀 The timing is perfect as well, I happen to be wearing my Casio t shirt today! Cheers Jody, I'll be adding this one to my collection shortly.

[@cggage]

After seeing this video, I ordered one online, to be delivered this Saturday. Now that we are all stuck in the house because COVID-19, this will be a fun and satisfying project. Quite right, night and day difference. Much cleaner and more professional looking. Thanks!

[@TheCaptain008]

Thank you! The "World Time" text and "Illuminator" always bugged me. I also followed suit and removed the text on the face but left the "WR100". It looks super clean now. Super glad I ran across this video!

[@tonypotter9578]

Great idea about removing the internal writing, will definitely try that. I just used a simple erasure to remove the illuminator and world time writing. Really simple and easy to do!

[@victorcreed8856]

I have 2, one in the bracelet and the resin. I absolutely adore them. I find they are my go-to daily drivers for sure.

[@douglasladowski6342]

The Benny Hill theme NEVER fails! Your videos go from strength to strength.

[@saint10viper]

Fun mod video! Didn't know these types of content could be fun! Good on you Jody!

[@edf2953]

Nice video Jody! Never knew how easy it is to clean up a watch. At least you make it look so easy. Probably a bit of a challenge for me. Anyway, thanks for the video.

[@jyoung5594]

Thanks for showing this mod, great clean look. It is hard to beat the value of a Casio watch.

[@RogerSartet007]

Exactly the mods I'd planned to do to mine. Thanks to you now I will do. Thanks for the "Goo gone tip"! Hopefully I'll be able to find it here. Your antipode from Belgium, Regards

[@jonoedwards4195]

Brilliant! Another must Do on my list, Beauty JOMW. I wish we could get our feelers on some teeny Waterslide Decals of Our favourite brands?

[@Mr_F_82]

Simple and effective mod idea this fella. Think i'm gunna give it a go myself!

[@0017Bulldog]

Great improvement! I'm next. Love this watch. Great for travel and anything else you can think of.

[@TaswcmT]

Just realized that the reason Asian products have so many letters all over the place (watches included), is because they find the Latin alphabet sexy and exotic - just like we regard their symbols.

[@adityyuh]

Only with digital watches though. Because Titan, the Indian watch company barely has any writing on the watch faces, sometimes just the logo.

[@NoQuestions4sked]

this makes too much sense

[@shenruivah]

@@adityyuh maybe that's because we don't find it exotic in India because we can read it.

[@adityyuh]

@@shenruivah yeah, might be it.

[@marksaxby607]

You might be right - Some of the names of 1970s Japanese cars were utterly hilarious to English eyes - Nissan Fairlady, Mazda Bongo Friendee, Nissan Cedric!

[@Manny4356]

Not only do I have this steel version, but I bought the rubber version for the heck of it. I had a situation where I wish I had the rubber one to wear for an event I was going to. Great watch.

[@davemerchant8788]

Loving the look of that there Jody. Will be doing it when it arrives - thanks, appreciated 😁👍

[@jonathanobrien1058]

Nice work! Takes it to the next level. I'm not really a casio guy though, even if I do have one to get me up in the morning!

[@TheMartialist]

Great Video! You should definitely mod the watch again in the future. I'm going to have to take the text off of mine, as well, after seeing how clean it looks. I love this little watch--it's perfect for casual attire and has so much functionality.

[@philcrowe6727]

Great vid, never thought about doing this, but might now on my round version of the Royale. Hope you don't get demonetised by the late n great Benny Hill!

[@andrei-cosmin.popa85]

After many many attempts of buying it, I'm waiting for this one to arrive... mostly because I want to scratch off those writings, just like you have taught us, Jody!

[@SpaceMonkey13X]

Just picked up this watch and am going to have a little fun with it having watched this video. Thanks for the ideas!

[@VedelSaast]

Just did the same to mine last night. Looks like great minds really do think alike.

[@ruby055]

I won one of these on Ebay last week $12 stainless (no box) with original bracelet but sized too small for my wrist. I received and did the 1st mod and nixed the World Time and Illuminator, then I purchased a replacement strap black resin that fits perfectly. My 5th Casio in collection of now 50 watches most a lot more expensive but I am just as happy with this! Thanks!

[@iandocena4208]

I did this and also did the bubble mod with some silicone oil! Looks great

[@TheMIKA900]

Great video. Gonna do this today. Thanks, Jody. Greetings from Scotland.

[@fergiet18]

Brilliant wee mod video. Great job 👍

[@JamesSmith-vz8yr]

I'm going to get some of the missus' acetone nail varnish remover to do mine tomorrow - Can't wait!

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Another great video my man, and helllooo to you from SoCal!

[@eusupporter8438]

That was great. I wasn't even thinking about such. Inspiring again. Thank you a lot sir. 👍

[@andrewd7586]

Jodi I did MOST of your mods except for removing the WR100M. It looks even better in the flesh mate than t did on your vid👍🏼😎 Just waiting on a couple of other Casio “Royale’s” in resin & different colours!

[@ashleyb66]

Iconic music, iconic watch, q tips and goo gone...what else can you ask for😁😁

[@Assorted12]

The mod videos are great. More of these please.

[@weetzerswoodshop]

Geeeeeeze Jody! Now every time I look at my Casio all I here is Benny Hill!! Great video!

[@danielmillaire6412]

Entertaining video as usual! "will cost less than a tenner" hehe.. never heard that one. Cool little mod for this rather popular watch, maybe I should get a digi watch for old time sake, as a teen these LCD watches were quite a time piece revolution. A suggestion perhaps, next mod video it would be nice to see the before and after side by side, makes it easier to judge the improvements.

[@lenpowell6647]

What a cool video for a fellow man of a certain age! I read recently that Casio have solid 100 million units in their GShock range alone! Bearing in mind everyother watch digital or analogue piece they have produced since the 70,s must equate to rather large quantity! Now call me an old school lad but says to me they are a no brainer? Cheers Len.

[@TheSmckinley]

Used a pencil eraser on the resin model. Worked like a charm.

[@jeremiahbachmann3901]

Just had the postman drop one of these off over the weekend. Looking forward to wearing it around town.

[@RobertBrownieJr]

Might buy one now!

[@PiperX1X]

I’ve had this watch for about four months now and still I get told how smart it is and when I tell them that it was less than £30 they can’t believe it! I went in to argos for a everyday knock about watch, one I wouldn’t mind getting knocked around but decided it was to smart for that and went back to argos and bought a budget Casio. I’m a bit like you fella I’m a bit daft on watches I’ve loads of em, six of which need new batteries. And to get six batteries installed will probably be the price of a new watch🤔

[@256k_]

it's weird, but i actually prefer it with all the writings.... i usually don't like noisy faces but i do like it on this watch

[@jfilm7466]

I'm divided 🤣

[@9feetfrog]

Absolutely with you. They are part of its charm

[@WrongTimeWatch]

Great idea. Might have to pick one up, but I would also remove Casio from the black insert as well.

[@StefanConstantinDumitrache]

I find the looks of the steel model to be super-iconic and I wouldn't change anything about it! If I'd have the money I would go to an experimented modder to make an identical case from more premium materials like platinum or titanium, and not just plaqued, but complete, and also sapphire window. A custom blue light with a bit more power would also be in order.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Make two please, one for you, one for me.

[@StefanConstantinDumitrache]

@@JustOneMoreWatch I wish, I wish :D

[@jakew8368]

Skx mods make those

[@bc454irocz89]

I like how you left Casio and the functions, very good idea

[@dennisneo1608]

Speaking of Casio: Yesterday, I popped in to a Salvos store to have a look at the watches. I found an old automatic ladies Seiko, a fake Rado, a Daniel Wellington, and the lady let me have 'for free' - a Casio, Pro Trek PRG 110Y, triple sensor, tough solar watch! I'd never even heard of that model. C A S I O.

[@3xortgms241]

Thats cool, why though? Why would she give a fine watch is it fake or original?.

[@TedCornish]

I like the mod, really clean and adds a bit of class

[@Andrew-J316]

Excellent! Love the Mod and now it's way nicer!

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

Love this mod! I’m in. Ordering the watch and goo gone!

[@shmutube]

Love this! Upgrade *really* inexpensive watches is a great, fun little hobby! I've got a small bag of my old watches from growing up that I'd like to mod a bit...hhmmmm...

[@killough71010]

A note of caution to anyone wanting to do this mod. Trying to remove the lettering on the outside of the case ended up ruining my watch I just received in the mail today. Maybe the printing of the lettering on the outside of the case has gotten better. The googone did not effectively remove all the lettering on mine, you could still see the shadowing left on the case, like a light silver or white color, where the letters were. You could still read/ see world time, and illuminator. . So in wanting it completely silver I kept going and then it started removing the paint off the case.

[@iBendThings]

Damn, I just bought this watch for this express purpose. Not sure if I want to go through with it now, at least not on the case.

[@scotsbhoy5144]

Jody, just had a look at the amazon shop front...magic! Worth letting the viewers know that Amazon UK is selling the Casio Stainless for £29.94, while you can order through your store for $26 or £19.74 at todays exchange rate. With free prime delivery, it's a no brainer.....and the UK doesn't have the black one!!!

[@marbogbr]

scots bhoy 7 day shop have the silver version for just £22.99 inc delivery.

[@petershallis2294]

Well what do you know...I just happen to be wearing mine today and I've got a couple of days off work, I think I'm giving this a go!

[@Clubderelojes]

Nice vid Jody! Thanks for the tips man!

[@rishijain7171]

Less than two minutes into the video and I'm a subscriber!!

[@briang3598]

Definitely an improvement. Thoughts on doing this with the A168? I know the colorful text filling the face of the thing can be an appeal to some, but cleaning it up like this could make it a bit more versatile for less casual settings.

[@JDM417]

Now I have to do this. Thanks for the "How to". You sir ROCK!

[@larrylehmann2113]

Just bought on Amazon.ca the AE1200WHD-1A it cost $37,23 Canadian for a returned item scratched but discounted ..price is going up averages at $49.00+ ..keep up the great reviews love your work sir!

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I wasn't that keen on this watch when you did the first video on it, but now its been cleaned up by removing all that writing it looks pretty nice. I might have to get one and try this myself.

[@slkric1724]

Love this watch! I have the stainless steel one as my work watch.

[@chris15252]

Own both of those and wear them quite regularly when not working. For work I wear a Casio A168 because of how inexpensive they are and I don’t mind it getting beat up. I’ve probably got a dozen Casios myself.

[@amorembalming]

I had one of these on my wrist for about three years as a beater. Adored it. Replaced it with a G Shock. Miss the little bugger.

[@redletterl78]

amorembalming I’m debating between this Royale or a 5600 Tough Solar for 3x the price.

[@soggz4246]

Hi Jody. I just managed to land myself one of these. Great little watches.👍🏾

[@karylkidd1232]

Anyone else hit the like button before even seeing the intro? Jody = solid and enjoyable!! If your new here, go binge a bit on some earlier vids. This cat does horology vids beautifully!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks for your kind words! Cheers, Jody

[@hishamomar9425]

I bought one of these .. the metal one .. two days ago. Fantastic watch

[@stevenwymor1398]

Ohhhhhh, damn I GOTTA do this! Question though, any change to the painted surface in terms of sheen? Looked pretty good in the vid, but how about under direct sunlight? Goo Gone can sometimes leave satin finishes shinier than when you started.

[@code6400]

Good question!

[@frankkollar2278]

I just did this I had no problems with the outside of the case it looks great but it took me a couple hours not minutes just to remove the world time and the illuminator text The inside was a different story the googone not only removed the text but also the matte black finish leaving it a bit splotchy looking (when I went back and looked at the video you can sort of see it now that I know what I'm looking for) I ended up taping over the circular indices and removing all of the text and all of the matte finish In the end I spent nearly 4 hours but I am happy with the result

[@furzkram]

Here's another thing to review. I'm quite pleased with mine. Except for the wiggly chronic seconds hand which jumps a bit too far or not far enough several times in a minute, dependant on the orientation of the watch and gravity, but not only on that. Like all Timex watches I own. Plus the minute counter doesn't sit exactly on the 60 when reset. Aside that the design is just a pleasure to look at, and the band is very nice too. Timex Waterbury Classic Chronograph 40mm TW2R72300

[@marksaxby607]

Inspired by Jody, I just made the same mod. I'd not used Goo Gone before, so wasn't sure how hard to rub, but I reckon it took me a good 30 minutes to get the writing off the case! Only a minute or two for the 5 Alarms and 10 Year Battery, though. Not sure the dial makes much difference, but I'm glad to be rid of the writing on the case.

[@channel_3891]

91% isopropyl alcohol and a q-tip works great for taking off the lettering on the outside of the case (the illuminator and world time text). I can't speak to removing the lettering from the interior. I removed the outer text from the silver (stainless band) version of the ae1200, and the 91% isopropyl did not damage or remove any of the silver finish from what I can tell. The process only took about 5 minutes. Cheers!

[@khronokraze]

nicely done. thanks for sharing this DIY mod

[@matthewkang]

Beware: you can easily strip off the silver paint on the case if you rub too hard with the goo gone with q-tip, which is what I did when trying to take off the "World Time" portion. Now I have an unsightly half-inch scratch there on one of my favorite every day watches :(

[@dancarthen3634]

Pencil eraser will do the trick. No damage.

[@ygriega-oficial]

​@@dancarthen3634una goma de borrar?

[@madrockwatchesadventure4501]

Jodi, even when I'm not a fan of the watch topic...I've still got to watch your video! Baa ha ha ha ha. Keep up the videos man!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks mate!

[@swingdigger5644]

Hoots toots man...you done it again...love it better for sure pal ...

[@alexbizz]

Less is More. ROGER MOORE!

[@johnmichel1570]

Sean Connery

[@beachside1]

I always thought that 007 was Roger Moore or less

[@Slacking02]

Just got mine delivered today!

[@andrew1212w]

I’ve just bought this watch and I will attempt to remove the outside lettering using goo gone to make the watch look cleaner 👍

[@NobuhikuObayashi]

The character Dr. Oglethorpe in the recently released Netflix film “Don’t Look up” wears this watch the whole movie and it looks great!

[@JSteveCorreia]

Great sound track, Jody.

[@superdan3188]

Just done it. Work well with nail varnish remover.

[@craig2100]

Very nice mod....would love to see more.

[@sylvestersam2724]

Been eyeing for this watch but really hate the markings. NOW I want to buy this watch and mod it right away!

[@liveroy]

Jody, when you got screws that need to go tight, always go in diagonal pattern, one corner then the opposite corner diagonally.Also dealing with gaskets, like in this case, tighten the screws to around 50% then go one turn on each one until all are thight. On a side note, I would have removed ALL of the text :)

[@opticracer3927]

Hi Martin, thanks for the info. Great reminder!

[@Mr.M1STER]

The watch would look shit if the Casio logo was removed. Just my opinion.

[@HardChante]

Do you think the water resistance will be compromised? I have never done anything like this and I'm a bit afraid that water will ruin it (I'm from Argentina were this watch is a bit more expensive, I can't just buy a new one)

[@Mr.M1STER]

@@HardChante Diagonal pattern is best practice but it should be okay if you didn't tighten the screws this way. Whether it may compromise the water resistance... It's hard to say.

[@sped6954]

@@Mr.M1STER I agree completely. There has to be at least some text. I think leaving the logo, the pusher labels and the clock segments gave it just the right balance and uncluttered it.

[@user-bl1zt9xg7f]

I love all the written stuff.

[@maxencetafani8009]

That's one awesome tutorial Jody ! Do you think it is possible to use the Goo Gone to erase an inscription on the dial of an analog watch or is the operation too risky ?

[@MrShinobi797]

Well Done Jody... Well Done!!! 👏🏽👏🏽 👍🏽

[@77cjam]

Less certainly isn't always more. Whilst I agree the removal of the case lettering certainly makes it cleaner, personally I don't like the removal of all the lettering in the display. Makes it look empty and un-casio like. But as always, your watch, your choice

[@mitchaelhollingsworth1698]

he should've removed the casio name from the top right. it would look more symmetrical and have a stark functionality that is appealing in a cheap tool watch

[@manoflego123]

Literally wearing a modded Royale right now. I replaced the LEDs with a blue and green combo, then put it on a NATO strap. The module looks completely stock unless you illuminate it, so it's like a sleeper mod.

[@DavidGridley]

Love the clean look.. thanks!

[@Thegentlegoon]

Nice! Now I’m totally sold on the watch.

[@AnastoplisNicolasGracis]

Hello and welcome Jody, from Nicholas your videos are awesome!

[@timtimecollector9808]

Just used some car polish and a cotton bud, the black lettering came off easily and didn't damage the silver paint.