INFURIATING! -- My Review of the AE1500

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[@ozzzy3z946]

Here's a tip, a tempered glass screen protector intended for the 43mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic fits this watch perfectly.

[@Sharki33]

Oh my god thanks

[@wynvictory3263]

thankieee

[@hibbs1712]

I’ve got the Tan AE-1500. It’s amazing. The huge numbers sold me instantly and I was lucky enough to catch drop day. Small wrists and it still sits so nicely. Inarguably; Casio knows that this budget beater shames the entire G-Shock line on readability alone. I own a compass; I don’t need an altimeter, barometer, or GPS in my watch. I need ~readability~.

[@JimKinkade]

So true! Legibility is more important than style!

[@PaKePo]

Exactly, that's why I got myself a W-800h and it's one of my favourite watches. It even has better water resistance than my DW-5600's

[@LV-42617]

@@PaKePo No it does not.

[@GhostsOfSparta]

Black text on white background is better than white on black. I love the big font with non cluttered display of this watch.

[@AlexMcKinley-us9kc]

I have an AE1500 and I absolutely love it. I’m in Fire and Rescue and it’s been well and truly tested and has passed with flying colours. I love the big easy to read display. I alway hoped that Casio would make a G shock version and I thought they had with the new Mudmaster. Unfortunately, I returned the Mudmaster as the display was so much smaller and the contrast was very poor when compared to my AE 1500.

[@JimKinkade]

I remember you saying you returned your Mudman. Unfortunately you’re not the only one. Hopefully Casio figures it out. Until then we have the AE1500.

[@rikvanderheijden7664]

It's only disadvantage is that it doesn't display the time while in stopwatch and countdown mode.

[@brianmurphy8154]

Just saw your channel. Totally agree. Just bought this watch and it’s freaking great. $20 and it’s insane…

[@JimKinkade]

It is insane! Enjoy it!

[@34dawgsgo]

Have it in Khaki. Nothing but great things to say about it. Bought it due to aging eyes and larger numbers to read. It's awesome. $22 what can you say?

[@bogrot69]

The AE1500 is a fasntastic watch. I got mine for around 20 USD. I have some higher end G Shocks and lots of other watches but I love wearing the 1500

[@MW-pw9ip]

I have the exact same watch reviewed in the video. I also have similar, more expensive watches. It has become my daily watch and does everything I need it to do. The positive display on this is amazing to my aging eyes. Syncing it with my atomic watch, in one month it was only off by “almost” two seconds.

[@bogrot69]

@@MW-pw9ip It's a beauty!

[@josezerpa8177]

I bought one of those because I could not read the numbers on my AE-1000W without glasses anymore, but my mom "stole' it from me lol (she's 71). I will re-order in the sand color. Great review and pics, Jim!

[@JimKinkade]

That’s awesome. Your mom is sporting the AE1500!

[@LV-42617]

Why struggling with digital if analog is easier to read?

[@johnnyjohnny7204]

i suffered for years running at night with timex ironman watches, the indiglo that goes out, fades eventually. this watch is incredible. ez to read while running....light could be a bit brighter, but still much better than the fading indiglo on smaller numeral timex. price is half that of timex as well. great piece.

[@JimKinkade]

I didn't know that about the indiglo! It looks bright in the store! The AE1500 is a Timex killer.

[@papayaman78]

The light on the negative display model of this watch makes it is much easier to read at night

[@rm9sbg93zxjzg]

The best indeed, and has all the functions that you need and want! I wish they make one with MB6 and Solar!

[@JimKinkade]

Yes, MB6 and solar would be so nice.

[@bngr_bngr]

The GAD-010 is the G-Shock version of this watch but cost $99.

[@Mike1614b]

yes, for $22 it's infuriatingly great!

[@greatmystery11]

That would be a great ad for Casio if they used your work buddy's watch in an ad to show the abuse that it can take.I was very impressed with it! I just ordered two of these, one is sitting in the mail slot right now I am told, all the way from Florida with negative display and the other has a regular display. Thanks for your watch video it was the most real world watch video that I have seen! Regards from the Great White North! (;

[@JimKinkade]

This is one of the all time great watches for being only $22. You can’t buy just one!

[@vvogt4252]

Excellent Video Jim!

[@jjsifo1]

Heck I bought two of those. Amazon has them both side by side so you can choose.(displays) free Amazon ad.

[@bodie463]

I have the Tan & Green versions . Great watches & very accurate.

[@JimKinkade]

They are great. Amazing value.

[@thevineclimber]

Wow great video! I sometimes wonder if Casio purposely does not make the perfect watch so that we will keep buying them!

[@JimKinkade]

Well it worked on me. I have a bunch of them now!

[@theagent578]

If Casio offered some beaters with saphire lenses they would be so good.

[@robertandrosevic8208]

10 year battery♥️

[@NickApostolakis]

Hey Jim, the gbd-h2000 and that whole family count down timers are meant to be used for interval training. You can set it up to 60 minutes but you have 5 of those and you can set them to repeat. In maximum it goes up to 24h. It is annoying but it’s not really a countdown timer. If you use it to track intervals or sets in the gym it’s ok. I have gbd-h1000 and it took me a while to figure it out.

[@raymondenrile8372]

one of the best value Casio "Non GShock" , very good legibility and size. the 2 gripes i have about it is 1)the plastic screen which easily scratches 2)the overall thickness can be improved as it snags if you ae wearing a jacket other than those, its an Excellent watch :)

[@JimKinkade]

Those gripes are legit. But for $22 you can deal with them.

[@Loneace85]

If you want an easy to read watch that looks good I recommend the W-736H, I’ve had it for a few months now and wear it more than my GWM-5610U! Because it’s easier to read and fits better on my wrist. Also can’t beat the 10 year battery life and 100M Water Resistance.

[@JimKinkade]

I'll check that one out.

[@LV-42617]

Right about the W-736H !

[@ianmaw66]

There is a GX-56 with a positive display which would be better. Regarding your camera could you use mains power rather than rely on the battery? The red tally light is a bit distracting. Maybe you could switch it off in your cameras menu system.

[@JimKinkade]

I had the camera plugged in when the power cut out, which isn’t supposed to happen. The other problem is the battery depletes itself even when the camera is off. It’s the Sony ZV-1F, by the way.

[@LV-42617]

You mean a watch with ridiculous dimensions outside and even more ridiculous digits size inside? Thanks but no thanks.

[@wmitrader]

@@LV-42617Exactly. The GX-56 digits are half the size of the AE-1500. Way better visibility with the AE-1500.

[@bngr_bngr]

The GX56 needs larger numbers whether positive or negative display.

[@alisterwh]

its not infuriating, its clickbaitinating LOL

[@Goodtobegold8]

You op for a negative display. That's on you brother lol. I have one and if you have bad eyes it's obvious you can't see it

[@KenjiKov]

Did anyone get the one with the negative display? What's your opinion after some time using it?

[@AmandaBurger-wd4lw]

I got this Casio watch just recently I got this watch few other things that where my dad's. It's nice watch .good quality watch. And all I want was his watch . Rip dad. I miss u and thanku for this watch I got grey one. I will promise you dad I will keep this watch ticking till it don't work no more and change battery once dies .

[@JimKinkade]

Sorry to hear about your dad. Hang on to the watch and think of him!

[@LV-42617]

It's okay but I prefer the Skmei 1894 by far.

[@manzahalem8845]

Great watch. I wish they could figure out how to have an alarm volume that approximates that of an Ironman. I can sit in a quiet room and barely hear mine.

[@JimKinkade]

For some reason they don't like loud alarms over there at Casio.

[@LV-42617]

In my opinion vibration alarms are the way to go and they should be mandatory on any digital watch nowadays. No wonder why the W-736H is my favorite Casio, along with the Timex Command Shock and the Garmin Instinct.

[@cassis1018]

Yes, a really good watch for people like us with crap eyes.

[@xpusostomos]

I agree, it's high time Casio increased their display sizes.... There is the gd350 though, that's quite big

[@JimKinkade]

I’ve had my eye on that one. May have to try it out.

[@LV-42617]

The W-736H has the same digits size as the GD-350 but with an even better contrast and less clutter.

[@rogerfairhurst8705]

There are so many amazing aspects about Casio watches but also so many infuriating details! Negative displays are quite simply a joke if you want a watch to actually tell you the time with. In low lighting levels as encountered in many homes it can be a real struggle. It's crazy! I have many Casio watches even a couple with negative display but I always buy ones with a positive display if one is available. Even the MIP display, whilst a good deal better than the more usual negative LED displays, it is still no match for positive displays. I too have an AE1500 and love it - makes me smile every time I look at it and ponder it's ridiculous dimensions!

[@JimKinkade]

When I look at my watch, I want to be able to read it. Is that too much to ask, Casio?! Yes, The AE1500 is their most legible offering.

[@WyvernDotRed]

I disagree on considering MIP worse than positive LCDs, as the MIP displays have perfect viewing angles while the LCDs do not. Especially the classic style LCDs significantly fade out, but even the good modern ones do. Straight on, their contrast might be better, but I'm personally trained on reading white-on-black text better so that doesn't work for me.

[@filipesousa9990]

A review made for men. Thanks.

[@edcfyau]

funny how the modules in cheap casios are better than the g shocks which are supposedly their premium line

[@JimKinkade]

Yea! That's what I'm saying!

[@TriantafyllosThessaloniki]

Interesting is to see , of you cincronice them, how much this one will deviate..my only one G shock, will gain 3,5 seconds a month, if i deactivate the MB6.

[@nelsonhernandez3259]

I got the GBD200 and i fell in love with the MIP display. Readable on any angle, watch is sturdy and durable. Only drawback is the battery drain. My first Casio bought with my own money was a 50$ AE1200WH. Absolutely beautiful and pretty sturdy, too. I still have it chucked in a box just waiting to replace the battery to keep it alive. The AE series are imo the best thing Casio has come up, aside from the Gshock. They're decent and very affordable. An AE casio is the best entry point for anyone on a budget that needs a good, reliable watch.

[@JimKinkade]

And it's only $22! That's the best part!

[@nelsonhernandez3259]

@@JimKinkade no, that's actually the WORST part lol you see a nice little Casio for $22 and you think to yourself "alright, $22 sounds like a deal" and then, months later, you see another good $20-something watch and you say "another good deal". Next thing you know, you have six really good $22 deals. Seen it happen to a lot of dudes. Good, cheap Casio watches are basically affordable cloak-and-daggers.

[@LV-42617]

The GBD200 is certainly an awesome looking digital and has a very good MIP display. Unfortunately the UI is piss poor, as a matter of fact one of the worst UI's I have ever seen. That is truly a shame, with the simple but functional UI of a DW5600 it could have become one of the best squares ever...

[@skyMcWeeds]

For 22 bucks with that large positive display and its very clearly visible unlike negative displays I'm down with that getting two for work so my Gshock square can rest a bit

[@JimKinkade]

Put the hard miles on the beater Watch.

[@David-j1x]

Have one of these. Paid $30.00 brand new! Best money, on a watch i ever spent. See what you mean about the g shock display.

[@여행사진-p4n]

visibility is a virtue

[@ricardoa6186]

El fabricante de Casio recomienda ke debe de caber un dedo entre el brazo y la correa del reloj,me da grima ver personas ke aprietan tanto la correa del reloj,es muy incomodo e insano

[@JimKinkade]

That’s true. I want to keep my watch out of the way.

[@Unlucky1776]

Casio makes pretty good displays! Negative displays are just hard to read in general

[@ianmaw66]

I agree, except for the MIP displays.

[@JimKinkade]

Yes, but the G-Shocks aren’t as clear as the regular Casios. I think it may be because of the extra layers of plastic.

[@Unlucky1776]

@@JimKinkade ahh that would make sense

[@zygote8888]

I never understood negative display watch ever, this one has big numbers and positive display along with LED backlight excellent

[@smartninja3651]

There is a negative LCD version But yeah I don't like it either

[@LV-42617]

One word: style

[@eclectic_gamer]

would look better without the fake plastic screws, makes it look tacky

[@JimKinkade]

I agree. I think the a lot of screws even on gshocks are just decorative.

[@eclectic_gamer]

@@JimKinkade yeah I'm not keen on visible screws on any watch to be honest to me it just looks rough I can forgive it on this watch because it's so cheap but on a gshock costing over £100 no. Just no lol

[@marupek]

I ve just bought this Watch in Tenerife, Spain for 28euro…great Watch

[@ourcrazyjourney1694]

Sir. You are fantastic. And have again reaffirmed my faith. Giant’s used to roam this land. First time watcher pun not intended. P.s it’s not comfy because you’re a giant.

[@Soggz7785]

I have a GAW-100b G Shock. I think that is about the same size! All the best.👍🏾😂🇬🇧

[@azzakwan]

The comments & this review is convincing. I was & still not happy about the backlight, it reminds me of cheap watches i used to see at night market. I have to accept I'm going to get old & my glasses isn't stopping the inevitable. visibility & simplicity are important than getting a first casio chronograph or a first smart watch that you're going to regret later on or afraid getting scratched here there.

[@Matthew92472]

Plastic display will scratch easily. If it was glass I’d buy it too

[@JimKinkade]

But then it wouldn't be $22.

[@72vespa]

scratches in plastic are easy to polish out ......

[@safwanzul5128]

just buy a screen protactor. cheap & easily can buy online market.

[@Murtagh653]

might be worth getting a watch with a sapphire glass if you want better scratch resistance, it's almost as hard as diamond, so doesnt really get scratched.

[@JimKinkade]

I was thinking about it, but the G-Shocks with sapphire are like $800.

[@Murtagh653]

@@JimKinkade yeah, established brands tend to be a bit stingy with sapphire and they often only include it with their more expensive watches. it's a bit annoying

[@safwanzul5128]

nowadays for this ae1500 it has hard screen protactor with a cheap price that we can easily buy in online market.

[@WizzdummHeadley]

This is a GREAT WATCH! Grabbed one for 30 bucks.

[@DJJoeFreitas]

Casio might just be listening.. the new GD010 looks very similar to the AE1500. Very easy to read,

[@JimKinkade]

Yes, they're listening!

[@jarhead6153]

Points points made, I’ve been wondering about this watch, thanks for the vid.

[@ricardoa6186]

Se reccomienda ke entre la correa del reloj y nuestra muñeca debe de caber un dedo,yo lo llevo asi y voy muy comodo,asi ademas la correa dura mas porke va menos tensa

[@TDK2K]

wow, those numbers on the ae1500 destroy the visibility of the mudman you showed. it's like an entry budget protrek. i plan on getting one of these from walmart after all the praise found on youtube.

[@JimKinkade]

It's worth it. Even if you find a better watch it's good to have this one as a back up.

[@Robin6512]

I have have three different color versions of them. In short: I love them

[@papayaman78]

Bro, try the twin sensor for 40 bucks, 200m water resistant, comoass, thermometer and big dsiplay like this one but slightly smaller

[@JimKinkade]

Ok. If it’s on Amazon I’ll get it.

[@OFD]

Great watch.

[@davidrichter9164]

Love my AE 1500 WH. Excellent inexpensive beater.

[@NormanF62]

A pity you never picked up a Timex 2TP219. At 42 mm, its a very readable analog watch. Very traditional. 😊

[@JimKinkade]

I’ll check it out, but the AE1500 has an extended wrist band. The Timex may not fit me.

[@NormanF62]

@@JimKinkade You can always swap out the supplied Timex strap if its too small. It has standard 20 mm lugs.

[@JimKinkade]

@@NormanF62 true! And that’s a good thing about Timex compared to Casio, who uses proprietary lug system.

[@vajidalishah3595]

It's a similar cheaper watch just like denzel Washington in the eqlizer movies

[@LV-42617]

Not even close!

[@marcc482]

LOL… as a rule … most negative screens are not good / easy to read !!! Get the same G-shock you showed but in a regular / positive screen and you will have no issue reading the screen !!!

[@BobbyG3752]

You have a good point. Look how easy it would be to use sapphire crystal and great Lume and maybe a mechanical movements in the Casio mdv duros!! If Pagani and other companies can build cheap mechanical watches with sapphire Casio definitely could.

[@JimKinkade]

I’ve heard of some guys modding their Casio with sapphire.

[@safwanzul5128]

question. its 100m water resistant. Can we push any button under water ? or not ? will it be damaged after ?

[@JimKinkade]

You can push the buttons under water!

[@adsagp]

Thanks for the video. Yes, the AE1500 looks great, love the big numerals and that it is so easy to read. I have an old Timex Marathon which has nice large numerals and easy to read. I currently rotate between my Casio MRW-200H which is great and highly legible during the day and my G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400-1 which is a fantastic watch, if I only had one it would be that one. You might want to consider the G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400-1, but the numerals aren't as big as the AE1500.

[@JimKinkade]

I am thinking about buying a 9400.

[@adsagp]

Yes, I think you would like it. It looks like the most features for the lowest price of the Master of G series with ABC, solar and atomic time, the battery lasts a long time. The buttons are big and easy to press and the menu is so good and has a sunrise and sunset feature, very useful.

[@PoshTajir]

Your wrist size ?

[@JimKinkade]

8 1/2”

[@PoshTajir]

@@JimKinkade will it look good on my small 6 inch ?

[@JimKinkade]

@@PoshTajir look at the 3:20 mark. The green AE1500 is on a wrist closer to 6”.

[@grandprixgtpjy]

If they can refine this design with an stn display, solar, mutiband 6 atomic timekeeping and a more comfortable/durable carbon fiber strap would be awesome

[@JimKinkade]

You’re describing the yellow GW-9400.

[@LV-42617]

Atomic and solar - two of the most demanded, yet most useless features.

[@THEBAR724]

i love that watch

[@sathishrao7926]

AE 1500 deserves to be more expensive than it currently is ! It was my yesterday’s daily wear and today’s is G5600 UE. I feel like I’m struggling to read time on G !

[@JimKinkade]

You can get used to those big numbers on the AE1500!

[@LV-42617]

It's already far too expensive.

[@sathishrao7926]

@@LV-42617 $20 is far too expensive?

[@TriantafyllosThessaloniki]

21:12 you are right about the pins. That's why I like most watches with integrated bracelets or straps. You don't have to worry about loosing them. That's a good point my friend 👌🏻

[@JimKinkade]

I’ve lost A LOT of watches from the pins popping off. 😆

[@TriantafyllosThessaloniki]

@@JimKinkade 🤐😂

[@vipnetworker]

Great watch 👍

[@clo2715]

Just get a G shock with a positive display instead of the negative one.

[@JimKinkade]

Yea, I'll never get a negative LCD again.

[@asfsfas2435]

the plastic screen will crack real soon using it this rough, it's the only weakness

[@JimKinkade]

True. But it’s only $22 so you can get another one.

[@LV-42617]

It will scratch but not crack.

[@larryfromwisconsin9970]

I had that watch. The band did fit my large wrist well. And it is about as big a display as you're going to get. But I didn't like that it doesn't display the time while the stopwatch was running. And as big as the display is I still couldn't read it at night without my glasses. I can read an analog watch at night, but not a digital. So, I wanted a World time watch for a trip last summer and got the round version of the Casio Royale. It cost $19. I gave this watch away.

[@JimKinkade]

You can’t beat an analog watch at night with good lume!

[@NormanF62]

@@JimKinkade A Timex with indiglo is hard to beat! 😊

[@ifyoucomewithusyoullfloattoo]

Is the black display on this model readable in direct sunlight?

[@JimKinkade]

Are you talking about the negative display version?

[@ifyoucomewithusyoullfloattoo]

@@JimKinkade yess

[@Amin_2k]

Didnt expect it to be this cheap. I thought it was a 100 dollar watch at first.

[@JimKinkade]

$22. That's it. Great value if you ask me.

[@Amin_2k]

@@JimKinkade thats a steal. they are more expensive here in Europe unfortunately.

[@thetimebombardier]

Nice review dude and think i need to get myself another one 😅

[@JimKinkade]

One AE1500 isn’t enough! 😂

[@thetimebombardier]

@@JimKinkade which colour you reckon? The off-white is cool so think i need a positive display to go with it 😜

[@kennnethbrown7582]

I love a big watch easy to read display

[@JimKinkade]

I wish they'd make more like this!

[@Mr.M1STER]

$22, you can't beat that. Put it through its paces and if it breaks it is cheap to replace.

[@JimKinkade]

Yup. You could break 4 of them before you’d get to a G-Shock price territory.

[@LV-42617]

Trust me, you CAN beat that !

[@Mr.M1STER]

@@LV-42617 Tell me what beats it....

[@muhammadafandiidris4764]

Saya memiliki yg sm dengan ini sudah memakai selama 5bln..jam yg handal dan tangguh kawan...

[@JimKinkade]

It’s a good one!

[@muhammadafandiidris4764]

@@JimKinkade berapa inci lingkar pergelangan tangan anda

[@ILLUDIUM_Q_36]

Trust me. That bezel will pop off. I'm sure your friend had to glue it back on like I did lol that was the reason I bought the GW9500 lol

[@JimKinkade]

I’ll ask him about that. That’s certainly not something you have to worry about on the Mudman.

[@kristiant96]

Ironically the cheaper Casio models imo are superior.

[@LV-42617]

So very true. It's a joke that the so called premium models often can't even offer a decent 24h timer...

[@TheFatclassic]

This would be great with a 34 - 36mm case diameter

[@JimKinkade]

Hold up. Isn’t that a women’s size for watches?

[@TheFatclassic]

@JimKinkade wow now. A *classic* size for a watch, you barbarian

[@JimKinkade]

@@TheFatclassic ok. I’ll see if there’s a watch that size to try on.

[@NormanF62]

25-27/ mm is women’s/kid’s size. The old 34 mm was the men’s size, went up to 36 mm. 40 mm is now the standard unisex size. Anything above is considered oversized. 😂😮😛

[@alexandredesmonts35]

one rare casio where you can actually Read somehting ( G shock are a joke regarding display...)

[@JimKinkade]

I know! Why are they like that?

[@eddiejones.redvees]

Have 3 i different colours it one of the only watches I can see the time in bed with out my class on I at to bring them it from the USA to the U.K. because no retailer sales them here

[@ianmaw66]

Amazon UK sells them.

[@JimKinkade]

I haven’t seen any other colors besides this black one which I bought at Walmart.

[@Richie8619]

Nice video ❤

[@davidschum3964]

I won’ r watching anymore of your boring videos

[@JimKinkade]

David! Cmon! Before you go please tell me what I’m doing wrong!

[@kennnethbrown7582]

I love my CASIO watches my favorite Nice watches

[@dangrbitch]

So I just went out and got this cuza you. It’s perfect in every way for me. It addresses all the problems of every other watch out there I been looking at from the g shocks to timex to other casios. Thanks for the video

[@JimKinkade]

Nice! I hope you get a lot of life out of it!