Did Casio Just Make A $33 G-Shock Killer?

[@noisepuppet]

Casio should sue themselves

[@franzvanjulio5523]

I love the suggestion.

[@MaroMarenio]

😂😂😂

[@karl.anthony]

😂😂

[@AjTello300]

😂😂😂

[@shermano2153]

Funny iz funny

[@chronos-calculus]

I've had mine for about 6 weeks now, with the positive display (the backlight works much better on this one). I actually find myself staring at the 10-second animation a lot! At first I was skeptical about how comfortable the band would be, but after the first wear, it feels just fine on my 7" wrist. I know it won't be as rugged as a G-Shock, but it works for me and adds to my collection! Great video as always!!!

[@altal2993]

My second day with this..... no its not a G Shock, but once you get past that it's a little lovely..... for the price... I have a lot of casios included GShock..... but I really like this :)

[@mt_0712]

I got a negative display one. And as a Casio fan, most people don't care about 'if the watch is going to stand extreme shocks and water and mud and all that stuff'. 90% casio lovers probably don't do these kind of extreme jobs. Most are the collectors and collectors in my opinion buys watches based on their looks and antiquity 😊(at keast casio collectors) my thoughts

[@jamespetkwitz8737]

The Casio G Shock killer is and has always been the Casio DW-290 The Tom Cruise Mission Impossible Watch

[@chriscon8463]

I wonder why they don’t put a G-Shock module into that case & make it a true G-Shock? I bet it’d sell.

[@jamespetkwitz8737]

@@chriscon8463 in all honesty, it is probably one of the most rugged non G-Shock casios. but it is also sorta uncomfortable over long periods wearing it, and it's got a face only a mother could love.

[@brianmccord7387]

I like it too but if you look at it wrong, the paint begins to chip off

[@jamespetkwitz8737]

@@brianmccord7387 I've had mine for about 5 years now wearing it to work, taken a beating. very little paint has come off

[@brianmccord7387]

@@jamespetkwitz8737 I’m glad to hear that, unfortunately I have not had such luck

[@RandyWanat]

The Vibration Alarm ones are also a decent G-Shock killer. 100M WR, G-Shock fixed lip strap, protected screen, double white LED with a big button up front, and the size of a standard round G, for only about $25.

[@brianmccord7387]

I’m a little late to this video but my favorite pseudo-G is actually the DW 291 which looks like a budget king of G, has a lot of functions, and also sports a 200 m water resistance and what they call a heavy duty build. Perhaps the most welcome feature is the brightest amber illumination I have seen on a cheap Casio.

[@theplasticdesert2408]

Casios cheaper line of watches are brilliant in many cases. I’ve had the WS210H for years and the features on it are nuts all for around £25 or something. Moon phase. Tide graph that changes between spring and neap tides without finding out the longitude and latitude of where you are, world time solar… and all the other features you know and love from Casio.

[@rayharrison6400]

Not only a great review, but some fabulous advice too. It's a G-Shock victim.....Smashed it

[@arjunraina7]

Amazing video as usual. My suggestion for a budget Casio apart from the ones in this video would be Casio DW-291HX. It has pretty much everything you need- 10 year battery, 200M water resistance instead of 100M, World timer and the standard alarm, stopwatch and timer. It is a rugged watch, looks kinda like a G-SHOCK and it has 2 Amber led lights.

[@THX-C]

Handbook for the Recently Deceased! You’re killing me, MWC!

[@alhacker6674]

Wait, WHAT! A casio you haven't heard off? If you haven't heard of it, it ain't worth getting, lol. I'll stick to my 5610. Great video as always 👍

[@franzvanjulio5523]

I love the wife’s feedback. Wishing you well from the Grand Canyon State

[@Ovalnate]

Casio has lots of great options for cheap watches that are durable enough for kids, but don't cost as much as a G-Shock. Also, G-Shocks are huge on kid arms. All of the watches in the video are solid choices, depending on one's priorities. Love the Beetlejuice notebook, too.

[@salty5402]

Superb and thorough review! I have a Casio Worldtimer, but no G-Shock yet. While this is a cool watch; it will not displace a G-Shock from the "to acquire list". Thanks for such great content!

[@TheMasonator777]

You really got a good snap off the backhand to the notebook.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahahaha

[@pablolisetto]

I recommend the Casio ae-2000, it is the closest thing to g-shock. Good job!

[@jacdavis]

Great video as always my friend, loved the nod to beetle juice 😉👌

[@isaacwerbel7077]

I have to say, you naiked it with the Mud Resist. Got mine a couple months ago at Wal-Mart for $33 for work and love it already. The light is great. I work outdoors, often in the dark and this little gem grabbed my attention because it reminds me of the many G-Shocks I've owned except somehow at a greatly reduced price point. Nice review.

[@xusiaxod6255]

Spot on review my friend. It's also nice to know you continue with your passion despite your wife reactions, they are a highlight. You give me the passion to carry on as a collector.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend!

[@StevenMRSenior]

I’ve had mine 6 weeks. It looks good but I accept everything else you said about it. If I only had £30 to spend I think I would get one of the AE1200 world time watches.

[@tcwhite0104]

We had two boxes of Seiko’s, seventy-five Timex’s, five Tag Heuer chronographs a bag half full of Bulova’s and a whole galaxy of multi-colored Casios, Fossils, Citizens…and also a Luminox a Rolex a case of Jack Mason’s a Zeppelin and two dozen Omega’s. Not that we needed all that for the collection but once you get locked into a serious watch collection, the tendency is to push it as far as you can.

[@paulmcnamara2908]

Ive never even seen the last one and the one with the blue strap before but agreed both are far better than the featured one! And that light is just ridiculous

[@Creatineitor]

This video brought me to your channel, now I’ve watched at least 50 of them..

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Legend!!! Thank you my friend!

[@garywood6916]

Lovin the Beetlejuice reference 👍

[@devilefan]

I can tell you for sure, that just like all the Casio watches, and a lot of these type of watches in general, the ridges that are near the top of the watch band are there to keep the watch generally in place, basically, so it doesn't move around on your wrist too much where you have to keep adjusting it... so the ridges are there to simply keep the watch from moving and stay in place.... I really like the design of this watch and have just ordered it myself on eBay.... it will be a nice piece to my small Casio collection.... love, your channel and your videos, and very entertaining, keep up the good work 😊👍🏻

[@timothyekern8158]

Another great review Russell. 👋👍

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend!

[@StringyPete]

I hear all of your advice, and I'll go ahead and buy a DW290. The OG non-GShock GShock.

[@dorbei]

The crappy backlight alone is a dealbreaker.

[@zdravkostankov255]

Thanks, for a review.... Your a mine Casio guru...And save me the money.... Cheers mate ❤

[@dennisthespeedmenace7530]

Russ I love the book your wife writes in “The handbook for the Recently Deceased”! Love me some Beetlejuice! Iconic brother!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend! Wife got me it for Christmas!;)

[@TheSuperlativecritic]

I only have X amount of time in my life. I don't want to waste it wearing a cheap watch. It may be $33, but it isn't the cost that matters but the time and memories that is worth much more. Unless it's all you can afford, I'd rather just save the $33.

[@brokeindio5072]

Why are you on a channel that reviews budget watches then?

[@enriquegm]

10:48 Love the “click it” part

[@PaulSmith-up4fo]

Love the book you read the wife reactions out of. That book is from Beetlejuice right?

[@jesusizquierdo3831]

I got this watch last weekend, I really like its looks. I agree that its annoying that the time is not displayed when the stopwatch or count down timer is active. I wonder if it would be possible to put some bull bars to protect the "glass".

[@andrewtyrrell5698]

My thoughts exactly, the size of the watch is very nearly the same only 2mm wider than the 5610 series. Definitely worth a try.

[@chriswilson3126]

Another great review MWC.

[@NZotyoka81]

I don’t like the negative display cause you can’t see s**t in the sunlight.I love my dw5600 with the nice electric backlight.

[@timtimecollector9808]

Great review, i bought 2 of them when they first came out. At first I was really keen, mainly due to the cool graphic display. I didn't like the strap much so swapped it for the stainless steel bracelet from a Casio AE-1200WH, it goes quite nicely with the stainless steel case cover. I also removed the black lettering and realised that the exposed metal is a slightly yellow colour, (base metal not stainless steel?) Also the cover itself is only fixed to the plastic case with double sided sticky tape so not sure how long it'll be before it falls off. Agreed the light is a bit of a let down having only one LED unlike the AE-1200👍

[@BrianHartman]

I'll never understand why Casio decided to go back to the F-91W backlight for their budget watches. That makes no sense. If you're not going to do electroluminescence, at least put in a *better* backlight. It's not the 1980s anymore. If they can put a good light in the TRT-110H, they should be able to put it in this one.

[@steven3379]

I was sure you were going to swap the strap 😂... I do agree with your selection at the end though! Good job! 👍👍

[@qurb4n01]

Hi, which one of these watches would you recommend me for daily use and gym ? (ws1200h, trt110h, w735h, ws1400h)

[@sylvainster30]

Any watch with acrylic I avoid…great video my friend! Have a great day! ✌🏼😎👍🏼

[@Epicbgmcollection]

Great review. BTW, the MWD-110H, really looks good on your wrist.

[@anthonystevens8683]

I was going to complain about the poor back light but as I have a few F-91W's that have an illumination like a glow worm in a dull sweet wrapper I'll not mention that, oh I see I did. Oh well I have a few Casio and a few G-Shock watches and like you mention there is a clear difference in feel and weight due to the extra anti shock gubbins. I do quite like the watch and the price seems OK but as my Casio/G-Shock collection is expanding like un regulated styrofoam I'm applying the brakes.... ish, I'm tempted by the Mud Resist. Having those little animations to look at passes the time when waiting to be seen at the doctors or at the hospital. Both of which this week I got slightly bored of my beloved G-Shock 5610 (the old EL Backlight version) and started to count the floor tiles. Many thanks for sharing.

[@urbanknish]

If I added up the cost of all my budget Casios - I could have owned a very expensive watch! That's MAD!!!

[@ryansticha2562]

You rock. Thanks for another great video

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks a lot Ryan!

[@anthonyfmoss]

Darned good video Mad Watch Collector!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Cheers Anthony!

[@toms8517]

Hi Russell, Where can I find the full version of Trampoline? Is it on Spotify?

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Yes my friend. My artists name ‘Martha’s Man’

[@toms8517]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Awesome, Thank you. It went onto play Misunderstood afterwards!

[@andrewtyrrell5698]

Just viewed your video, great content as always, but here's something that a lot of people miss. The flat crystal (acrylic) is a lot easier to polish out when flat with the bezel. I have a AE1200 which has a similar inlay and having no corners to negotiate is gives an even finish when polished. Also I use a low grit metal polish called Peek, it is excellent for getting out the deeper marks and then use Polywatch for the final finish. The results are remarkable.

[@user-fht3ndbr56jy]

mwd110 is about design. in this meaning it is g-shock killer (for its price)

[@albert09]

The Mudresist TRT-110H is watch to go. For runner up & I always suggest is the DW-291H. Is close to a G-shock and gives a lot for your money. Btw Your wife's comments just killed me😂😂😂.

[@greatonreviews]

I must say, your mention of the TRT-110H-2AVCF 0 was a great point. I wasn't familiar with this particular model, but considering the multitude of features it offers at such an unbeatable price, it's definitely a wise choice.🥰

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@jonathansaul4349]

Love the Beetlejuice notebook!!!

[@RogerMJr]

Thank you for making this review. I would add this watch if it had a good glass and I prefer not protruding. All of that flies out the window when I look at Swatch. Could you please help me find a way to indicate which Swatch has a better glass instead of plastic acrylic? You would be a hero

[@doppeekidd]

What watch is that at 5:18 ? That backlight is awesome !

[@P_Ezi]

Casio resin straps are far more comfortable if worn loose. They last longer as well. The resin watch heads are generally much lighter than steel cases, and dont need to be worn so tightly. Wearing Casios more loosely than other watches does take some getting used to, but it actually is very comfortable if you can make that change.

[@andyconnolly28]

Hope the watch survived being chucked across the room. 😂😂 Another great video.

[@Glenrsi]

I bought one and am more than happy. Have only been wearing Casio watches for more than 20 years now.

[@Smartzenegger]

Brilliant show! :) So many facts and so funny to watch.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend!

[@Smartzenegger]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I just give credit where credit is due my friend. :)

[@nicolasansom2681]

Loving the Beatlejuice book!

[@cossack814]

I appreciate your positive energy Mad Watch Collector. You’re waking me up this morning and reminding me that it’s ok to be silly and happy! 😊

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend!

[@Joecuzzi]

check out the Casio W219H-AV. Has a raised lip too but less bulky and only $16!

[@albertsylvester2981]

WELL THE NWD 110 IS A FANTASTIC WATCH AWESOME PRICE THIS IS CASIO I CALL THE WATCH G SHOCK NEPHEW I CAN NEVER STOP BUYING CASIO AWESOME VIDEO I LIKE IT

[@robh.2400]

Great review. I have one of these. I really like the auto repeating countdown timer. That strap is awful though. I swapped in a fabric one.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Yeah I think I’ll swap it out! Funny the same strap is on the lap timer but doesn’t seem to irritate!

[@FuglyStick]

Curiously, the DW5600 has a repeating countdown timer, while the otherwise better in every way GWM5610 does not. And I don't know why, it would be easy enough to implement.

[@robh.2400]

@@FuglyStick That’s interesting. I didn’t know the 5600 had a repeating timer.

[@scuba453]

When you set the repeat timer to 30secs in this one , how often does it beep each time it hits zero? I have a g-shock with a repeat timer, unfortunately it beeps to much for my needs.

[@robh.2400]

@@scuba453 I believe it beeps for 10 seconds when it reaches zero.

[@devilefan]

I also have that Casio 1400 that you were showing.... and I love that watch.... I mean honestly, I love all my Casio's for one reason or another

[@brianmsahin]

WS1400... That's the one I'd go for if you want a good watch at an affordable price! But the original square is the best, and the Mud Resist one too!!

[@matrixegg]

I own and like the watch and the way it looks. I agree with the screen issue and hope it won't look too scratched too soon. I disagree with the light concern and think the way you filmed it doesn't do it justice (or maybe your watch is faulty??). I have no issues whatsoever seeing the time when using the light button in darker environments. The strap is a little uncomfortable indeed, but wearing the watch a little looser does it for me. I wonder if there is a fitting replacement strap.

[@mountainclawoutdoors]

Yes the mud resist also has a vibration alarm

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hell yeah!and also a 5 second countdown beep before stopwatch starts!

[@3rdpig]

Another good cheap G Shock alternative is the DW-291h, I've had one for years and I think I like it better. Unfortunately it's got that same ridge on the band. I also think it's more legible than the 110h as the day/date is larger.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It’s way too big for me!!! I gave it away!;)

[@3rdpig]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I'm 6'4" and 230. Sometimes I forget how big some of these watches look on smaller wrists!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

@@3rdpig still a great watch my friend. Pretty weighty to! Definitely feel’s more expensive than it is!

[@useruser2101]

Good advise and good video thank you bro👍👍👍

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend!

[@sri19]

Please make a compilation of just your wife's reactions to all Casio / G-Shock watches!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Definitely

[@TheGreatest1974]

Casio = VALUE for money every time. Great watches. This one looks amazing and has loads of functions. Not a g shock though! But it’ll take a beating nevertheless. I wear a positive G Shock king with gold bullbars. That’s all the watch I will ever need. 👍🇬🇧

[@levisayev4398]

My only problem with my GW 5610 is small buttons. So if im planing on using stop watch or timer timex or Casio wv59 just for big comfy button.

[@LS1007]

A more comfortable strap and a better light and I might consider purchasing one.

[@johnnyj.817]

oh man, buttons that i can actually push without growing my fingernails out!

[@JBellman]

You filmed this on my birthday 😊

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It’s one of the best then my friend

[@black79montecarlo123]

Pro tip, switch out that strap for the stainless Royale bracelet. Makes a world of difference

[@rajeev20230]

The mud resist watch also has a vibration alarm

[@KidKleaver]

Check out the w-737h for budget gshock likeness as well

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It’s a beast!!

[@Oak432]

Wow a real banger, thanks mate

[@meizuc9504]

I like the stainles bezel . It makes it expensive and more like gbx100 in a flash view ,😆 I hope i can buy this in next 3 months

[@paulhiggins8774]

Looks a nice watch especially as it had a bit of metal and a legible display for the over 60s

[@MrWansty]

gotta love a casio !! however i went for something different just for a change a lorus R2333nx9 well chuffed for 13 quid

[@JusttheWatch]

I missed this video when it first came out, but great take!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Appreciate you stopping by Dave!!! Thanks for being the inspiration!

[@vincentsgardens870]

Mad watch man have you reviewed the W-96H-1AVES ?

[@grsuryana]

Please review Casio W-201 for next honest opinion. Thank you from Indonesia

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

That watch is straight outta the late 90’s early naughties! Not a fan of the fluid shape with the strap my friend. I tend to steer clear from early millennium designs! However! It’s a great value Casio!

[@XerxezsX]

The G Shock killer to get is the WS-1400H-1BV weighs only 39 grams, I own a G Shock DW 5600e and weighs 53 grams, huge, huge difference, 26% less weight, when you put on the g shock feels like a chore to wear and when I wear the WS-1400H-1BV you feel like Superman, it's like walking on sand vs walking on the sidewalk 👌

[@fredcrook8228]

I wouldn't trade my W218-H for that thing. :) Nice looker, though.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

With you Fred!

[@ATIWatchReviews]

Quite nice and good price!

[@MonVonalot]

This looked like an option until i saw that light. Ouch! That smarts!

[@ignaciopadilla5150]

Its a great watch its been out for a while now. I was going to buy it for the gym, but seemed a bit big for me. I desired to just replace the battery for my old gshock.

[@thatfatbiker814]

hope you can review the casio negative display, white strap, and big face AE1500WH-8B2V. I'm waiting for my order and the suspense is killing me.😂

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It’s inevitable! Such a huge Casio! The numbers on the screen are as big as my head!!

[@Vitartial]

Really love your videos, mate

[@susrev88]

these g-shock killers will never be as durable as a g-shock and i'm not talking about abusing it. for occassional wear, they're OK, however, bands tend to break after 2-3 years of constant wear, crystal will be scratched and yes, you can buff it but that's extra maintenance. so imho this g-shock killer phenomenon is a moot point.

[@bogrot69]

It's an ok watch but yeah, no G Shock killer. The light is terrible, what is Casio doing? One watch I think is really a good G Shock alterative is the W735H Vibration Alarm. It has an excellent back light as well.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Yeah own that one, love it. It’s just the mud resist rubber shrouded buttons wins it!

[@bogrot69]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Fair point👍

[@j.p.9522]

Ah what a shame, would've been a fantastic G-Shock alternative with a proper backlight.

[@catalinsoare1261]

it looks like a dog, walks like a dog BUT it doesn't bark like a dog... then it's NOT a dog. This watch is the perfect underdog

[@darksider1228]

Would love the look of the Casio with better LED’s and strap and you got yourself a perfect watch.

[@wwg1wga963]

I've just purchased a casio ft-200 from a charity shop for just £8 what a bargain.

[@mrmime00]

i love casio awesome video !

[@kennethsellar5485]

What do you think of the G shock GBA 800 and what colour lime or black

[@brunocraighero2460]

For me, it's a big NO. Let's start from the beginning. The stainless steel bezel is cool, but... But it doesn't add nothing. Then, the numbers. I'm not a huge fan of "squeezed" numbers, it looks like a Timex and, you know, Timex are usually uuuuugly! It looks somewhat unbalanced, and the space isn't used properly for sure (the upper numbers are way too small for me). Then, the front face: too many layers, frames (bezel, the black one, the white one...) until you see the beef (the dark blue-ish display). Buttons: meh, not good, not bad, a bit too much protruding for me. The backlight... Wow, it's beautiful to be in 1983 and have a nearly useless light on a side of the screen! Oh, wait, 30 years have passed, maybe we could add a led light. What you say? Bright? No no no, take the shittest amber led you have! Yeah, that could do the trick! Strap, I'm not into it, but probably that articulation will take away the hair of my poor wrist. Just supposing. Sooooo, I say it deserves 1 monkey out of five. 🐒❌❌❌❌ There are a lot of Casio better than this, we will forget it soon 😊

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It will be lost in the Casio Ether soon enough!