Casio vs Seiko! Who make the BEST travel watch?

[@peterbdavies]

My travel watch is a Casio G Shock GW-M5610 Tough Solar Multiband. Has everything I need and bullet proof.

[@commandZee]

This is very dependent on location, but generally a G-Shock for active stuff and a diver on a bracelet to pull double duty for both sporty casual and potentially "nicer" outings.

[@islandwatch]

good call, thanks.

[@alanmentzer8756]

My first gen Black Monster has been my adventure watch for decades.

[@30kHunter76]

My go to travel watch is a Casio G-Shock square solar. It has no bluetooth functionality which I prefer. I have multiple timezone capability, alarms, stop watch, water resistant etc. It's meant to be banged around and keep going even though I try to not be rough on it. Then depending on what your plans are bring another watch of your choosing for whatever those needs are. I was at a theme park last year, I was split up from my party on a ride and was solo and another dad that was in a similar situation was seated next to me and he had his Rolex Kermit (I think from a glance). To each their own and I fully understand someone wearing a really nice watch wherever they go if they choose to make memories with, but I prefer a more rugged and less expensive watch in an environment where accidents are more prevelant or people aren't paying attention to what they're doing. That's my two cents. Thanks Marc.

[@islandwatch]

thanks so much.

[@chriscon8463]

I love taking my 5610U on vacation with me!

[@shanestanding3866]

My Seiko Arnie has been a trusted travel companion through 8 countries. It's seen sun, oceans, high heat, humidity and still ticking. Also not flashy so doesn't attract negative attention

[@mellow-jello]

Casio Royale during the flight, world time reference, and urban travel. Casio Duro on a strap for more formal settings, and a Casio G-Shock Tough Solar as a backup watch.

[@GregTalmageBand]

My last beach trip, I took my Casio Blue Marlin Duro with a bevy of nylon straps and it was great. I've also replaced the crystal with sapphire to keep it from getting scratched up / dulled in the sand. I also bring a tan leather strap with it in case I want to dress it up a little bit.

[@gilean6179]

I have tried the Casioak on 44 C hot springs in the Philippines & also in the -17 C of Hokkaido Japan. Not a single hiccup. thank you for this video.

[@Justme0495]

Been travelling last year with my GW5000 U and Sinn U50. Two very different watches, yet both extremly durable. Thats why I chose them. I couldn't decide which was actually better, but for changing time zones on a flight, reading time in the night, going through airport securities, I always wore my Casio. It was very conveniend. But as soon as I was hitting the beach or felt like wearing something "nicer" I grabbed the Sinn. I guess these two will stay my companions for the next travels ahead 😊

[@BAF605]

I sometimes go on a long distance walking trip, sleeping in my one man tent overnight. I'm quite good at weather signs but my G-shock with barometric function is invaluable for giving early signs that I need to find shelter. G-shocks in general have so much functionality that is useful while on holiday.

[@MrGeirSteinar]

Love the yellow CasiOak 👍 It’s been with me on every vacation to sun and surf and sand since I bought it…. And so has at least one - mostly two - automatics, as well. Maybe a Baltic Aquascaphe, a Northpoint or the trusty old handwound Speedy

[@luist.1919]

Great review & comparison of the two watches! I tend to travel with less expensive watches. $30 timex and $15 Casios. More for safety in case watches get lost or stolen. Casio W800h also has dual time so it’s been great to travel with.

[@thebitterfig9903]

Last time I was flying, I really liked having my Casio Duro on my wrist. The bezel made it really easy to mark boarding times, so I had an idea of how much time I had to rush through the airport. I suppose a diver with Arabics rather than just geometric indices would be even handier, for nicer legibility.

[@Matt22222]

i bring 2 watches on vacation. casio gshock or casio F108 for daytime and Islander Batman for nighttime.

[@islandwatch]

good choices, esp the Islander!

[@williamsipe1151]

My AE1200 is my go-to travel watch. Looks good enough to wear for most occasions, packed with features, and so cheap I dont care if something happens to it.

[@TheTimLara]

Not that I travel much these days with a toddler, but G-Shock is definitely my go-to travel watch. Also good to stand up to a toddler i guess, lol.

[@islandwatch]

I hear ya, that will change!

[@OneBravo1]

I can't get over the fact that you used 'sunk' as the past tense of 'sync'.

[@islandwatch]

LOL, whoops

[@exfilmedia8253]

Neither, bring an Islander "Northport" instead!

[@islandwatch]

good idea

[@garynico9872]

How much he paid you big dog

[@nextorman]

I also opted for this Casioak (the blue one) as my travel watch with an Aliexpress metal case and bracelet to be able to use it in evening events.

[@sinesaii]

Astron baby!!! Although Casio Oceanus rocks. Those watches are really special.

[@knottheory79220]

If it's a long trip I usually bring my AE1200. Functionality and legibility are great, if someone steals it or I break/lose it I won't cry.

[@islandwatch]

true!

[@Anirossa]

For me, everytime I leave my country traveling, that is about twice a year and ussualy between a few weeks to a couple months, I wear my seiko sne573 38mm solardiver with the awesome long island watches o-style bracelet. Black matte dial, "photon powered", seiko-submariner hybrid design, weight just right for me, slim, extremely accurate, GADA and the softened click beezle and tells me the time night and day.

[@off-roadingcars]

Great video. I like using my heavy chunky divers on vacation.

[@mountainhobo]

If Casio offered khaki, like they do on another model I own, I would be all over it, but that eye-burning yellow is too much for me.

[@islandwatch]

noted, thanks.

[@johnsrabe]

For any travel across time zones, the Casio World Timer is cheaper than either (no worries if stolen), easier to see different time zones, and lighter even than the GShock. And then wear one of Marc’s watches when you’re going out so the Parisian waiters don’t judge you.

[@tinentdan]

I have that same gshock, and use it for work. Changed the yellow band and cover for a black one with yellow words to make it more subdued. Great for going through the metal detector. Never had to take it off. Other good options would be a titanium diver or gmt. For example a citizen eco drive for quartz or an RZE titanium diver or gmt. On a rubber strap it would be lighter. On a budget, the casio AE 1200 has the world timer, and the silver one would be a bit more dressy. You can always upgrade it with an aftermarket steel case with sapphire crystal, and if you want, the bracelet, but that would make it less comfortable, less budget friendly and make it bleep on the airport metal detector.

[@thisispw]

Great advice Marc. G shock def for beach stuff. ISL18 to wear for dinner.

[@islandwatch]

Perfect duo

[@lulul]

the monster looks great on that orange strap.

[@islandwatch]

sure does

Digital watches are fantastic for travel with the only real downside being how much of a pain in the ass they are to change the time. It always takes me a minute or two to remember how to change the time and which buttons to press. I started traveling with an analog watch nowadays because of how quick and simple it is to set the time.

[@davect01]

My Grey Casioak is my go to airport watch. Light, easy and as you mebtioned does not have to be removed at Security check points

[@islandwatch]

great watch!

[@kenpoultonjr]

My G-Shock GW5610 w solar is my go to travel watch for day, and either my Rolex Datejust 41 or Seiko 62 MAS Save the Ocean Edition is for night. Something else to consider is theft. If you are wearing something "too nice" in an area outside the US, a G-Shock lets me walk freely in most places - thanks Marc!

[@islandwatch]

thanks for watching.

[@markhannum1005]

Great video. I like traveling with my Bertucci that I gor from you folks. Plastic, light, not too flashy, and very accurate. Mark - Springfield.

[@islandwatch]

Good idea on the Bert!

[@Dialandhands]

I’d bring one of my Seikos. Specifically, my skx009. I have so many straps and bracelets for it so I can dress it up and down without having to bring another watch. Especially if it’s a tropical vacation where I’m not being very formal environment but still I think with a nice bracelet you could at least get away with wearing an SKX or an Islander SKX with a suit or business/business casual attire.

[@ub1961]

I use my casios for timing to brew my coffee 😊 I always carry 2 watches. I have 4 casios. 2 of them I put leather straps on. So they double up for dual functions. I also carry another propah watch. Either a Kuoe or a Hamilton if the need arises to be a bit formal 😊

[@PDM1967]

My “airplane watch” is my Patek World Time (stainless on a blue strap). It also works going out for dinner and even formal events. For the beach its usually a Blancpain fifty fathoms.

[@Chris-de2qc]

Casio G shock is mine too since it can also show two time zones.

[@TheSchoolCircle0311]

I always wear Seiko. Daily wear. I’m wearing an skx007j1 on an engineer 2 strap.

[@j1clarke]

Both, I took my all my Seiko Samurai and a G Shock Tough Solar Atomic Rescue on my trip to the Philippines. I ended up giving the G Shock to my father-in-law, as he thought it was a perfect watch, as it keeps perfect time and never needs a battery.

[@chriscon8463]

I usually bring my Seiko SARB035 on vacations. I can wear it all day & then go out with it on at night, too. I also bring my G-Shock 5610 with me!

[@onedirection3510]

G shock Square probably 5600 or similar or some lower end Cassio in the $17 range (W-218 H).The latter you can bring two or three where you’re going no big deal if you lose them or you might even gift them if you bump into someone you like.

[@Boblw56]

My go to travel watch is Marathon steel Navigator because of toughness, luminosity and bi directional bezel

[@unkownUtopia27]

My flying watch is my citizen blue angels. My yellow gshock is my beach watch. For evenings i have an orient star world timer (steel, blue dial) thats my go to. I also have an (no groans please) Invicta diver that I'm turning into my 7 aeas watch - carribean, Atlantic, pacific, and arctic so far. Now I need excuses for the med and Indian. Well see what goes on the bucket list after that

[@douchebagout]

Casio w218h for all day activities and if a nicer event comes up, my ISL 70 with full lume dial with Islander 20mm bracelet and several NATOs.

[@jefferyneu3915]

When I was traveling, it was mostly dive trips. I generally traveled with 2 or 3 dive watches. Now, an Apple Watch and a sport auto would be my travelers.

[@shj2000]

Probably three watches for a vacation. First, a dressy three hand on a leather strap (black dial and strap - works for me!) for dinner and a show. Second, something sportier on a bracelet for the casino. And finally, something for exploration and shopping while strolling unfamiliar streets. A Casio or field watch fits this last role perfectly.

[@robh.2400]

I've been using my Casio World Time with metal bracelet as my dedicated air travel watch. Once at the destination, it depends on the situation, but usually a GMT of some sort, or a G-Shock square for more rugged activities.

[@islandwatch]

cool, thanks.

[@jaysterling26]

I take 2 . 1 diver &/or 1 or 2 analog. I like to have automatic & solar- Casio Oceanus, Casio Edifice or an economic ani - digi solar ( pre Casioak ) & a citizen promaster or the Ray Mears ( durable; not that cheap but it's fugly & people won't notice). I haven't spent ( yet) more than US $600 on a watch ( a CW63 36 in a sale). Taking a watch of high value ( money or emotional) on holiday or to a large city in summer is a - 'no- go' for me. Even bright nato straps- go & be grey/gray.

[@otte]

I had the 2100 with Bluetooth and solar with me. Easy timezone changing. Press of a button. Next trip it will be the B001. Casio for me. At home Seiko.

[@NexDim.]

Oak & Oscar Olmsted- tough enough for hikes, swimming, etc but can wear out at dinner. And nobody knows what it is. Love my collection but I can’t bring more than one watch on a trip.

[@elgatto3133]

My Vostok radio room and my bronze color Casio Royale always come with me.

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

My vacations involves a minimum of physical activity - so I bring a Nomos Tangente 😁☺️👍

[@islandwatch]

good idea

[@pierrelauwers8719]

My G-Shock "Casioak" GA 2100 is my dedicate travel watch. As it is black, it is less offensive than your yellow one for dinner:)

[@alliejr]

Islander Sands Point (in BLUE of course)!!!

[@islandwatch]

I've worn that one too

[@mathieulandry2181]

Nice vid Mark! My travel watch is my SK007 that I bought from you 5 years ago.

[@IamTheGit]

I'm off next week for a short break in the Canaries so was giving this exact question some thought. I decided upon my Islander X Phoibos Eagle ray in aqua, as its got that great summer vibe and just delivered yesterday a JDM G-Shock Origin GW-S5600U-1JF tough solar/Titanium/Carbon fibre, so its very light and has everything built in (no bluetooth thankfully though).

[@adk7962]

I would be flabbergasted if anyone watching this video takes one watch on a multiple day journey. 😬. I would go mechanical though if I took only one watch. I have my phone for everything else. Thanks for sharing as always.

[@islandwatch]

good point, we are all a bit crazy

[@chriswright2473]

Hi Mark! Love your points and concluding on the casioak as a great travel watch! Me and my partner are travelling for 6 months and I wanted to take two watches that could do it all but be dissimilar enough to have a 'dinner watch' so took the casioak and the titanium fully lumed lorus for £30. Would love to see you and TGV discuss this topic as I think it's a great realistic 'desert island' scenario! Thanks!

[@melissag3420]

Challenge: vacations take me out of cell coverage, into temperature extremes (usually 40-80F but could be greater) and there might be rock scrambles or simply me falling, dips in silty cold water…6” wrist. I’m waiting for (Bertucci or Vaer?) a sub-35mm solar quartz unless something else is out there? Sorry Casio, I really want three hands.

[@markdrake934]

MSG is salt on crack! The king of flava. Nice hoodie Marc. : )

[@exsleepyink]

I’ve had a little superstition that I need to wear my Casio Royale while flying and change the timezone, when we land. I usually bring my DW5600 too. Also been digging the SRPD55 as a simple every day vacation wear, but I suppose a dive style can get confused for something more expensive.

[@onemph05]

I take my Timex Expedition Scout. Worn during international flights often departing at 11pm to 1AM PST, as an evening watch and high theft areas like markets. I also brought my seiko srpg27k1. I plan to buy the jdm Seiko white dial field gmt and Hamilton KFM white dial on bracelet. To add more options next trip.

[@islandwatch]

good choices.

[@matthewclina4162]

Last time I flew, they said keep the watch on, since you hold them over your head in the machine. I was wearing a ti field watch that day. I always bring a g shock on trips, usually my Mudmaster. But there is usually a roll with a couple of nicer divers or field watches. Just for my own enjoyment - nobody ever notices what I’m wearing😂

[@islandwatch]

Depends, sometimes X-ray, sometimes the crazy "hands over head" machine.

[@panospeter_pan4257]

Best summer watch ever.the seafoam. The end. I would also take my turtle manta ray, my squale 1521 and maybe something with an Abalone dial....😊

[@islandwatch]

Can't argue there

[@MisterTurtleTime]

Awesome video Marc! I always take the turtle with me of course!🐢

[@georgecupac1202]

Hi Marc. I recently received your titanium SKX. I do like it, but it's not as comfortable as my Seiko turtle. The SKX crown guards dig into the wrist when working all day and make the SKX uncomfortable for all day use. I can use the Seiko turtle all week and not have that problem. The turtle is a heavier watch but it's more ergonomically designed. The Seiko turtle case is much better than the SKX case. Thank you Marc.

[@jjjfffppp]

I just bought a Casio from there website with a ten year battery 200m wr and stop watch buttons just below the dial perfect for running. I paid $17. I don't know how you're supposed to beat that

[@peterostrovsky7142]

I bought an Islander Calabro specifically as my travel watch for land and cruise trips but not for wear during any activities with possible physical impact or swimming. For those travel activities, I'll switch it out and wear my Marathon ADANAC.

[@islandwatch]

awesome, thank you.

[@neilbotha3527]

Isl100 quartzy on a tropic is a best of both compromise

[@brianharrell5612]

I always bring an automatic and a quartz. I use the quartz to set the auto if needed. My last trip I took my black CasiOak and my Aqua Terra. But I ended up just wearing the AT.

[@islandwatch]

Cool!

[@carlobergamaschi2801]

I travel with a g-shock, and an automatic. automatic on my left wrist, g-shock on the right

[@ErikJohnsonFMA]

do solar watches use lithium batteries? are they safe to store with the rest of my collection? Thanks for the videos!

[@mountainhobo]

"do solar watches use lithium batteries?" -- Yes. "are they safe to store with the rest of my collection?" -- You worry about your collection more than the watch burning a toxic hole through your arm? 😯 I've worn a solar watch in the California (and now Florida) sun for years. I also carry a cellphone, and that is a FAR greater risk of fire than a watch. Do you have a cellphone?

[@thomaskuhn6541]

I always take my Casio Mudman on vacation. It's good for all activities and nobody will ever be tempted to lift it off my wrist.

[@islandwatch]

For sure they will not

[@brianmccord7387]

For me it's the GBD200, the GShock square with fitness modes and Bluetooth capability, and maybe an analog watch for a nicer occasion. The GBD200 is also easy to switch to another world time via the MOVE app and it has a dual time screen if you need to call home.

[@islandwatch]

thanks!

[@zambonidriver42]

Traveling, I wear a GMT. Tudor most of the time, but I do bring and wear a Seiko SSK as a beater.

[@islandwatch]

very nice.

[@zerox615]

It doesn't really matter what watch i wear now. I tend to wear less expensive watches when going overseas. In case i get robbed or lose it, i won't cry about it. We live in a time of modern cell phones now. Everyone are on their phones at all times. Telling time is not hard now......

[@adismiles]

Depends if u leave your time zone, then a dual time/GMT, like the ISL Republic 😊. I never take two watches so it's a big decision for me. I wore the ISL 01 this past summer in Europe, the ISL 155 in Bermuda, Timex 3GMT, Casio Edifice in Europe a few years back. This year, the Republic will go to Europe 😊😊.

[@islandwatch]

good points!

[@LS1007]

The Casio is a good choice. Maybe a little fancier Casio for dinner etc. Depending on your destination you might not want to wear your expensive watch. Nice video. Have a great day! 🙏🏼

[@islandwatch]

thank you

[@jamesm505]

You make a great case for the Casio. I would also take my Protek 2000 in stainless. Can't seem to take this one off my wrist. Very interesting design details. 24hr legibility, tough as nails. I use it on a Barton silicone. Thanks for the video.

[@islandwatch]

thanks for watching

[@megasoid]

Thanks Marc!

[@islandwatch]

thank you

[@el_puma_real]

I travel with inexpensive-ish watches, I leave the expensive watches at home. G-Shocks are great because they can take a beating especially if your out and about, and a dressier watch which stays in the hotel safe until I use it.

[@islandwatch]

thanks for the feedback, same here.

[@torgomax]

Bertucci Solar ⌚👍

[@gregalonzo747]

I always wear solar when I travel. Last year I bought a Momentum Solar Eclipse. It is good - looking yet tough. Since it is completely black, it goes with everything. Marc, I hope you make something comparable.

[@islandwatch]

solar is king

[@azdbuk]

For me, has to have a crown, changing time with push pins is a pain, and hundred percent will not take a digital, unless it has a few time zones easily selected. Perfect travel watch: Black (no bling), metal bracelet (swimming, sweat, easy on off), 100 meters or more, analog, gmt nice but not necessary. Just spit balling, but something like a black Turtle with a digital readout for second time zone at the date area would be the perfect travel watch. Not flashy, water friendly, not too bulky so can wear to dinner, easy to read analogue, with a second time zone in the date window area.

[@islandwatch]

good point, thank you

[@Z-S-H]

G-Shock all the way if for no other reason (unless you have a MTG or MRG I suppose) that the watch is cheap and easily replaced if broken or lost or even stolen. 👍 BUT having dual time zones, alarms, day/date ect plus water/shock/dust resistance it just is perfect for traveling

[@islandwatch]

Well said!

[@toms8517]

Maybe the Solar Annie or Sumo Solar GMT would have been a better match for the 2100.

[@hattyfarbuckle]

Love my Orange Monster but don't like taking moveable bezel watches in sand and metal watches in the summer sun. Cheap Casio is a beach watch every time for me and just waiting on a mud colored [if I'm generous] W800 - under $30 !

[@islandwatch]

I get that, but I haven't fouled the bezel yet

[@Driving_Miss_Daisy]

I prefer to use a g-shock on holiday. Expose it to sand, sea and poolside no problem. If it gets lost, you won’t feel as bad.

[@islandwatch]

good choices

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

If my automatic breaks on vacation, I am headed to the first place that sells Casio G-Shocks or at minimum a 10 bar normal Casio.

[@hocinelahmar7986]

What about ga-b2100-1acr watch?

[@franciscozaragoza7193]

Last trip I took was to Cuba and I wore an Islander ISL-02

[@islandwatch]

good choice!

[@franciscozaragoza7193]

I have pictures if you ever want to see

[@matrixegg]

I mostly take my SKX or Steinhart Diver (both black dial) along with a few different coloured nato straps (one leather that dresses it up a bit). G-Shock functionality is great, but I just don‘t find them very appealing and I also don‘t like the resin straps (sweaty).

[@islandwatch]

noted, thank you for watching.

[@colinrudd5717]

I travel with my ISL-01

[@slayeddreamer3820]

Will we see new Islander monsters in 2024? 😊

[@Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya]

Always take my Marvin The Martian talking watch… 👍

[@jonirwin7316]

Marc, all you watches will move around excessively as you wear them loose like a bangle.

[@islandwatch]

ok, thanks.

[@pizzagogo6151]

Hers a controversial opinion- not mechanical 😮. Also it has to be something doesn’t attract to much attention or you can afford to loose get smashed. I have this Casio & quite a few Seiko while I like the Casio but it is hard to see easily in low light, one handed etc. I travel with a Seiko V157.

[@ZommBleed]

Like number 600.

[@TheLizardKing64]

Whichever one is least likely to get stolen from your hotel room.

[@scarredhandsreviews]

Casioak....or Casiroyale

[@islandwatch]

both good choices

[@chuckmontgomery7571]

How about the Port Jeff GMT?

[@islandwatch]

lovely, just not my beach watch.