How come this $120 Casio Edifice gem slipped through our hands?!?

This happens when Casio made a superb Edifice Octagonal EFR-S108D-1AV design which went off trend or under the rug, because the hype wasn't there.
And I think it is worth visiting this watch and consider it, potentially over more expensive alternatives.
Enjoy!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Absolutely loved this review! You’re so right! The Edifice has been UNFAIRLY ignored!

[@BraveBeaters]

Thank you Britt! Personally it was a major surprise to find this watch. Love the design. All the best!

[@knight0924]

You forgot to mention that the second hand is moonshine gold 🔥🔥🔥

[@BraveBeaters]

OMGG! that's true! people should queue for this! :D

[@ph69jbl]

@@BraveBeaters like warm bread

[@jeroennishikigoi1164]

Hahahaha

[@WristWatching]

Glad to see you got your hands on this underrated Casio! I was so impressed by it, I chose it as my contender for the ‘$100 Watch Challenge’. I actually got mine used for $40 - insane value. Don’t think it’s going to be underrated anymore now that you’ve reviewed it 😉

[@BraveBeaters]

haha! It depends if the video goes up in the upcoming hours. $40? that's a killer deal! I think this is super solid for a 100$ challenge, super solid! Cheers!

[@ifteykharulislam]

From where u bought it on $40

[@WristWatching]

@@ifteykharulislam Got it from an online marketplace app in Portugal.

[@alihas1981]

This has been my daily beater for the last 3-4 years. Wear it every day for work and it has taken everything that I’ve thrown at it. Where G-SHOCKs in the past have been bulky and in the way, I hardly notice that I’m wearing this one. The bracelet and clasp is scratched up beyond recognition. But the dial and case, still spot on. Great watch for me considering the £80 I spent on it. Highly recommend it for anyone that works in construction that needs to get their hands in tight spaces. All the best Ali

[@Miginath]

I encourage you to check out the more recently released EFB-108D. It comes in a white dial (7AV) and a black dial (1AV). It is a 42mm watch that wears like a 41/42 and the bracelet is spectacular. Might be able to swap out the bracelet on it for the watch you bought. I own the white dial and I love it.

[@amjath8455]

Edifice is best in business...so classy , stylish , sturdy and ofcourse pocket friendly...criminally under rated..

[@chrisp.5272]

Definitely getting an Edifice as my finally watch of 2023. Underrated, reliable, and a bit cheaper than the Bulova’s I’ve been eying.

[@hgr.7857]

Have one, love it. It's my favorite analog quartz watch. Sapphire crystal, clean looks, decent integrated brac and... The seconds hand hits the indices! Also, amazongly, the screws outside the bezel all point in perfectly perpendicular to the dial. If Seiko tried this, those groves in the screws would all be pointing in different directions. 🤦🏼 Edit: I really like how slim and light the watch is... It really does disappear on-wrist

[@teune8620]

Bought the EFR-S108D-1AVUEF yesterday, watch strap just feels a bit cheap. I first wanted an Edifice ECB-900DB or an EFR-556DB with all the bells and whistles. But found this one a bit more chic and still sporty. Hope they make another watch like this, but a little bigger and more luxurious watch strap. Love this watch and at this price you can't fault it (€100 in the Netherlands)

[@ph69jbl]

The first watch I bought with money from my first salary from the first job I got after graduating college… was an Edifice. Still have it today. Amazing piece!

[@sathishrao7926]

Woo Hoo.. Was available for $90 and pulled the trigger!! Was in my watchlist for quite a while!

[@briankelley987]

Yes, Ben's Watch Club had reviewed this watch (and maybe a few non-English reviewers), but it has been really slept on. It's got the basic specs of: Japanese quartz watch in 316L, flat sapphire, 100M WR, but also the attention to detail of : date complication matches the black dial, second hand hits the second markers dead-on - and it's ~$100. It's actually the first and only sports watch I own, and I've had it for a maybe two years now. Every time I see a video about "Is this the REAL Casio Oak???" I always have to laugh and think about how Casio Edifice already made a non-bulky, non-plastic, "moonshine" version that isn't overpriced, but no one knows...

[@hifi-enthusiast]

Couldn't agree more

[@TheChaz5504]

Wow- if they did a bit more of an upscale version of this with a representative bracelet, maybe as part of their Oceanus range with the multi-band 6 and titanium, I'd be all over it. Great video!

[@CrashCarson14]

And 35-38mm

[@gyozafairy1070]

Why? It's a troll watch and i love it. 😂 this design doesn't deserve the Oceanus treatment.

[@thetruebatman4632]

Oh I need to see this in person. I love the Edifice line, I snagged a Red Bull Racing Edifice on ebay last year for $90, it’s one of the coolest watches I’ve got and always gets compliments. I wish they would do another Edifice dive watch.

[@BraveBeaters]

I love that racing dial, pretty sport and unspecific for the brand! Congrats! and yes, it is worth seeing it in flesh!

[@akawicked]

Bought mine in January as my first watch, it was between this and the prx, and ultimately I got the edifice being cheaper and with sapphire glass so I can wear it anywhere without having to worry about it. After some time I started to like it even more.

[@petermartin9494]

Great choice, you have good taste.

[@maicolll]

Is the ticking loud?

[@akawicked]

@@maicolll Hey, it's very silent, I almost noticed it when I put it close to my ear

[@maicolll]

@@akawicked thanks for the reply. That's great to know. I'll get it as soon as they have in stock.

[@Dan_7200]

I just bought one as my first watch as well

[@treparker01]

Absolutely beautiful watch, ive owned the silvery white dial model for a month and probably my most worn watch since purchase 👍🏾

[@BraveBeaters]

The white brushed version is super cool! Great choice!

[@treparker01]

@@BraveBeaters Im definitely going to purchase the black dial aswell, it would be nice to see more dial colours, maybe a blue.

[@zibel5007]

The Edifice line is a very good choice for those young (or not so young) people who want something that looks more solid than a simple digital Casio (which I like and wear a lot too) and don't want to spend a lot nor to deal with the mechanics. The one I used for years was a homage to Carrera. It hits the markers perfectly, better then my other quartz pieces like Timex. My Edifice and a classic G square were the only 2 watches I reallly needed and used for a very long time. Should I mention they still work fine after all these years, I just changed their batteries a few times.

[@brothacaim]

casio is a solid choice

[@fanisliazos283]

Finally someone made a video about this hidden gem! Casio provides it also with a strap option as I am aware of ! A leather black mat strap.

[@BraveBeaters]

O_O really? I have to grab a strap! :D I think this is the missing link to make it perfect! :)

[@fanisliazos283]

@@BraveBeaters In the European market it is definitely available in a more affordable price than its counterpart with bracelet!

[@jozsefizsak]

It's really very nice. I don't normally like the octagonal case motif but this one works.I also think the movement of the second hand is appealing and the the general dislike for it mystifies me. Perhaps it's herd mentality.

[@typebflieger]

These are fantastic design and specs for the price. I would love to see non-metal strap options as well. My main complaint about the entire edifice line might sound trivial: the logo. It’s too big and lopsided to the point where it’s distracting and throws off the balance of the dial. That said, I’d still get one if there were better strap options.

[@BraveBeaters]

Agree! the logo is a bit oversized for the dial design. As for the strap, same here, I might look for a rubber alternative from another model

[@CrashCarson14]

Needs a more premium look and not say Casio

[@bishalmondal8667]

The green dial is a beaut

[@Akshay-ur8cj]

Edifice logo ruined everything

[@mrfreeseat]

Yeah , also Edifice is traditionally linked with Motorsport incorporating chronos and timers etc

[@MatthewHartsuch]

thats actually pretty impressive for a sub $100 Casio with sapphire crystal that has the PRX style to it. Would probably be a great watch with a different strap.

[@user-rh8fu5vs5l]

You are very cool at showing the clock! Video quality, light at a very high level! Any watch will looks amazing ! I hope that they also look good in everyday life 😀

[@suws315]

You should have followers welllll into the six figures. You continually do an outstanding job whether you’re talking about $120 watches or $120K watches. Keep up the stellar work sir! 😊

[@dunderhay9169]

Great photography and review as always. Nice watch too, as you say, it would be fantastic on a rubber strap.

[@calvinchann1996]

Nice watch. Very clean dial for an Edifice.

[@thewholecut]

Everyone raves about G-Shocks but as this watch shows Casio does some great analogue watches too! Great video!

[@nottinghamuponsprue9255]

I bought the watch presented in the video. The very similar efb-s108 from casio has a superior bracelet. I hope that casio will maybe sell those separately at some point to upgrade my watch.

[@BraveBeaters]

Exactly! Or offer rubber options for this model. it's a pity to be left without an upgrade.

[@turbyoulance]

Simply Blown away with this watch .I can't wait for the colour variations to come in . 10 out of 10 for me.

[@humanentity2214]

Thanks for sharing your restaurant experience 🙏

[@humanentity2214]

I posted in wrong video 😂

[@moto8ful]

Fantastic watch, elegant and simple, I just got a citizen b620, and I'm very happy with it, but I'm thinking seriously on getting this edifice soon

[@ignaciopadilla5150]

I wish and hope they bring this watch back with different dial options. i am on the hunt for the one with the white dial. Great video

[@khazelnut]

I just discovered the edifice ECB-950. It's like a metal Casioak with tough solar! I'm definitely going out to buy one soon.

[@TheArk12345]

But it does not have a sapphire crystal !

[@khazelnut]

@@TheArk12345 I've had my sapphire crystal watches scratched and shattered into pieces before on a couple of them.

[@anthonystevens8683]

This watch didn't so much fly under my radar but seemed to burrow under my house. This watch has got so many things right. For the watch head I think it has the PRX beat but as a complete package with the integrated bracelet it's a lot closer. I'm both a Casio fan and I love Tissot so it would have to come down to trying both but I think the Edifice has the edge.

[@daley3]

You can check out the chronograph version of this watch. The JDM Casio Edifice EFS-S570YD-1AJF, that one has solid links and solid end links. Cheers

[@gregm4259]

I am SO glad that you highlighted this watch! I saw it some months ago and wondered why no one seemed to be aware of it! I might have to invest in one myself!

[@hibernopithecus7500]

In a recent TMWC vid about a five watch collection for $1000, I picked the Edifice EQB-1100 (basically this with chrono/tachy, date & bluetooth) as my sport/travel option. A brushed, integrated-bracelet, sporty oakalike with world time in 8.9mm for ~$300? Yes please!

[@hifi-enthusiast]

What does TMWC stand for ?

[@hibernopithecus7500]

@@hifi-enthusiast The Mad Watch Collector

[@hifi-enthusiast]

@@hibernopithecus7500 I've subscribed for his channel but haven't seen that video yet. Need to find it somehow.

[@hibernopithecus7500]

@@hifi-enthusiast kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYLVl6emrt-aatU

[@motivsmaras]

Casio S108D is best watch in history for price under 300$, price is 120$, yes we all pay more 150-170$ for better bracelet but, wow it have 7.8 mm thickness and look so good like its from space

[@xchazz86]

Nice watch, bad font, still great value.

[@BraveBeaters]

SAPPHIREEE! :))) true!

[@_urahara_]

I first saw this reviewed on Ben's Watch Club, just around the time the Casiok (GA2100) was blowing up the internet. I had my eye on it for quite some time and this review might be the sign that I should get it 😅

[@BraveBeaters]

Hahahah! True! It needs to be remembered! Cheers!

[@TommahawkWhyatt]

I got the silver / white face one. Couldn't be happier with it

[@hitsugayat10]

I wish this version has a solar movement hence I got the 'chronograph' version, EFS S570 which is a bit larger with different hand design instead

[@BraveBeaters]

That model is very cool! I love it!

[@danielkiss7003]

Best looking Casio by far

[@BraveBeaters]

Agree!

[@travr6]

I wear a Casio Sapphire on regular rotation. Liked it so much I bought an extra one and one in a different color.

[@elzafir]

The sharp octagonal bezel and thinness of this watch remind me more of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo, rather than the Royal Oak

[@TGameMaster1993]

Someone should make a high quality, solid link, bracelet for this watch. If it's possible for the Casio Royale, it should be possible for this one too! Let's be honest, I'm not the only one who would buy it. :D

[@roodick85]

Just seen this model today. Just stunning!!

[@stedshep]

Thank you for the review. I have one on the way, but a white dial.

[@THE.RATGOD]

Thanks; I bought it in white dial just now

[@BraveBeaters]

Congrats! The white one is superb! :)

[@THE.RATGOD]

@@BraveBeaters now looking for straps... It would look even better

[@pinoyedcknives]

it has a bigger brother that's solar-powered, efs-s570d-1a. I have the JDM version of it and it has solid end links and milled clasp compared to the other worldwide version that's folded end links and stamped clasp

[@jameswalmsley9079]

Bought this watch and I think it's great 6 months in. I've been looking to buy another watch but it's hard to find something I would prefer to wear than the Casio for under $500 before the Seikos Hamiltons and Christopher Wards become available.

[@Jaycelestra]

I have this in white dial and i love it since day 1! 👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@BraveBeaters]

wow! that one is better than the grey dial! I am glad you appreciate it!

[@Jaycelestra]

@@BraveBeaters cheers!

[@kroy2121]

Wow! Thanks for showing us this watch. There’s a white version too 😊

[@panospeter_pan4257]

It's lovely ...yesterday i bought the 108d which has an even better bracelet and it's also super slim etc.42mm but It wears surprisingly good.

[@BraveBeaters]

I have to try that model as well! Congrats!

[@Nightfury0695]

You should take a look at the Edifice EFB-108D-7AV. Simialr Genta-esque design aesthetics and more similar to PRX. It has a better bracelet almost good as the PRX (just misses out on with stamped clasp but better fit compared to the butterfly clasp on the PRX) and similar dimensions to this Edifice you reviewed. The Quartz module on the Casios are just better when it come to hitting the markers. I returned two PRX quartz because of how badly the hands were off the markers and third time got a decent one but still misses markers closer to 12-3.

[@anulu-momento]

I think the yellow ish seconds hand is heat treated steel in which case that also is a really underappreciated tone of it

[@omarsalim9562]

they should do solar version of this

[@TheDonCucaracho]

This Casio was the one that scratched both the royal oak and the prx itch for me I have the black one, and I'd love to own the white too

[@TheDonCucaracho]

Btw I cut to fit two 23mm leather straps; one black with grainy texture and one sage green. I also experimented with a vintage omega tv dial bracelet but it wasn't good enough. I went back to the stock bracelet because it just feels better at the end of the day

[@qarisuleman2354]

i got white one one year age and it's tottly worth it

[@MisterHughes]

Fatal flaw for me is a bad bracelet, that is also an integrated bracelet, so swapping it out for something decent leaves a tiny number of options.

[@woonfaseng8737]

i acquired 1 of this around 2020... but eventually decide to buy the WHITE DIAL version.... of exact watch. this black gold version still looks great but i merely wanted a even more unique colour dial vs a more common gold black dial

[@sivanstar]

I love my edifice and the only reason i didnt get this instead, is because it's not tough solar. Thank you for the review!

[@rishabhsingh5014]

i already own it for a year and its just amazing

[@albertsylvester2981]

NICE WATCH

[@ginocolella6373]

And it hits every index perfect.. Casios integrated bracelet watches are very underrated.. Nice 👌🏻

[@BraveBeaters]

Hope this is not an exception :D Cheers, Gino!

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

My brother with another great video 👍

[@BraveBeaters]

Hahah! Initially I thought you said, My brother from another video :))) Cheers M! ❤️

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

@@BraveBeaters 😂

[@razashah7881]

Nice video. Your style of presentation is also marvalous. And the watch oh it has no match especially if you see its price.

[@samuele.marcora]

I bought it two years ago. The real casioak

[@Ahmed_bh]

I bought this watch after watching Ben's watch club review, and i love it

[@BraveBeaters]

Ben is doing great with Casios! he's quite an SME :)

[@nicerides9224]

Nice watch especially at the price point. I think the prx looks better with the thinner indexes and a better bracelet but I'm biased because I own one. I'm not a fan of the mint dial so a black quartz prx vs the edifice would have been a better comparison. The brushed dial on the black quartz prx is really nice.

[@BraveBeaters]

I love the black one, yes. I think It looks wow with the black rubber!

[@khackett7]

What’s weird is they’ve made a better bracelet on the EFB108D-1AV. Strange they haven’t included on other variants. Cost cutting??

[@stefpix]

it look great, if only the bracelet was more angular instead of rounded. There is a Citizen Corso Eco-Drive with similar design and price. Would be nice to compare

[@Roman-mi4yr]

great review, I do think this Edifice model has a lot more potential to be an absolute hit

[@itsallrobbish]

Beautiful watch

[@rnavarropiris]

I’d love to see this one with a blue dial. Would probably be an instant buy for me 😅

[@BraveBeaters]

or a turquoise one :D

[@mr01douglas]

It's available bro. EFR-S108D-2BV

[@howyduinyall7653]

@@BraveBeatersjust got one😜

[@american236]

It's no longer available. Only one I seen that is comparable is: Casio Edifice Men's Quartz Date Indicator Sapphire Crystal 100M Water Resistant Watch EFB-108D-1AV

[@drivebd]

If possible do a review on efs s570 and eqb1100 as well please. I believe these 2 including the one you are reviewing came as a trio.

[@strangesympathy]

Just bought mine from Amazon. €80, I'm very happy 😀 and I'm a woman, hope it goes well on my wrist.

[@biggles54321]

I have an EFB - 108D - 7AVCR, the silvery-white dial. Now I wonder if I need this one too…

[@RantandRave-ko1ge]

Own this and a PRX too, this watch is amazing for the price, the bracelet, however, is trash, like it's made of tin foil. If someone made an aftermarket bracelet for it, it'd be one of my favourites instantly.

[@BraveBeaters]

haha! same thoughts here! :)

[@uhrologe2596]

Actually this Model is a design copy of Baume & Mercier Riviera.

[@DallasWatchGuy]

I actually almost bought this watch a few months ago. It punches much higher than its weight class.

[@predrag1302]

You have also seiko sur503p1 and sur505p1, prx replacements that costs around 100$ in Joma Shop...bracelets have lower quality than prx but they have much better price ...

[@nuzzo300]

@BraveBeaters Idk how Casio got the bracelet on this one so bad especially when they nailed it on the EFB-108D-1AV. Have you seen that one yet. If they just took the bracelet from that model and put it on this one and expanded the range of dial colors the prx in quartz would be a non contender…

[@patirnichiconstantin315]

Hey there, there is actually a somewhat updated version of this watch in the model CASIO EDIFICE EFB-108D-1A/7A but sadly for some come it comes at a larger case diameter of 47mm, but im pretty sure the bracelet is a bit of an upgrade, not a mild clasp though, you might look into them

[@panospeter_pan4257]

I own this 108d and it's a 42mm case. The lug to lug is below 48mm and it wears incredibly well.the bracelet is much much better*the clasp is mediocre like all edifice and cheap casios*...got it on the silvery/white dial and it looks great.

[@Miginath]

same here. Wears like a 41/42mm watch. If you measure it from the outside of the crown to the other side of the case that has wings it measures 46mm but doesn’t wear that big.

[@tyronepalma3854]

Finally this is getting some love. Other than bens watch club i dont think amyone has spoken about this one before

[@international_dave]

Have you seen the casio edifice EFB-1080-1AVUEF ? This is an even closer resemblance to the PRX.

[@kobusvanrensburg4092]

I think Ben from Ben's Watchclub reviewed this one a while ago. It's certainly a gem.

[@wolffury5019]

Hi, I am wearing a Metal Casio Calculator Watch for the past 20 years which works flawlessly and I have a Youth Casio Black World Time Watch which is 3 years old. I like this Casio and should I buy one? (Because I don't have an Analog Watch, yet) Thanks, Love from India 🇮🇳

[@iulianirimia611]

the most beautiful watch in the world!

[@loganholmberg2295]

I want one but its not solar. Id buy it yesterday if it was solar.

[@olddvs]

Brave Beaters what about the model Casio EFR-S108D-2B, do a new review, or better yet, compare them with Citizen TSUYOSA.

[@user-ux7pp4cw9r]

Please do a comparison Casio EFR S108 vs Citizen Eco Drive Corso BM7490-52E 😊

[@mitchellsmith1593]

Love mine! White next (silver)

[@bilala1915]

My dream watch bro hope to buy one day

[@cristimatei8687]

I did buy it immediately after seing it here. Best buy si far!

[@HTWatches]

Had the watch for about 3 years now. Gets a lot of rotation despite a sizeable collection which also contains watches which fall in the same category. One thing which is a bit concerning is the clasp on the bracelet, the closing mechanism seems to be exhibiting a bit too much wear and is a bit shoddy lately. Other than that, excellent cheap and good looking everyday watch.

[@BraveBeaters]

Yes, I bet the clap may fail after a few years... They should had made rubber or leather options for them

[@spiker.c6058]

Hi ... I've loved your review. I've you seen the EFB versions ? I Think you'll be amazed !

[@AkaPuniSher]

Your reviews are amazing just like ur accent❤ I dont have any edifice, do u recommend this edifice to me? Im confused in edifice efb 710d and this one.

[@lyndonlouie4108]

Tho I think Jody JOMW talked about this watch a while back. Good review. 👍