Is The New Casio Edifice 'Aqua Terra' Better Or Worse Than The Original?

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Thank you to Casio Australia for sponsoring this video and for letting me play with a whol heap of new Edificeseses. My verdict? Three steps forwards, three steps backwards! Some improvements over the old models, for sure, but these seems to have come at the expense of slight backwards steps in other areas. Maybe they will put those lovely dials in a 40mm case at some point. But at least one can still buy the original if one wants to. Cheers, Jody

[@jeffone]

Casio provides great value and attention to detail. If only Seiko would take note.

[@robdavelaw89]

Love the watch but 42mm is the only size? Come'on Casio, give us a mid-size version! That's why we loved the 110D

[@amberhiggins6327]

Check out this Casio: Casio edifice efv100d-2av"

[@bikeman123]

@@amberhiggins6327 again, all the edifices are now 42mm

[@roberty7374]

So disappointing

[@shivenpawar7105]

They should be bigger or smaller?

[@mikeformato8655]

@@shivenpawar7105 definitely smaller! I think that the current BIG watch trend is disappointing and very gaudy.

[@BondUpNorth]

The Edifice line is such good value for money. I’ve had mine for years, it’s totally battered but I love it

[@watch-box]

The old handset (especially on the white) is much better and made the Casio a budget Christopher Ward C63 sealander. Great comparison video, more of these please!

[@amberhiggins6327]

I have the Casio edifice efv100d-2av with a blue face, screw down back and a screw down crown.

[@lundsweden]

I wish Casio would release the original and the new version with solar and sapphire crystal. I would happily pay more! I like the handset much more on the original "Aquaterra"!

[@PlanI8skate]

What Andy said ☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽

[@karlsenula9495]

... It's called a Citizen 😉

[@lundsweden]

@@karlsenula9495 Yikes, no Citizen Aquaterra I'm afraid!

[@ffwrd001]

I'd pay 250€ for that watch in 38mm.

[@nineteenninetyfive]

Casio still number one brand of the people. If you're buying a budget watch and it's not a Casio what are you even doing? I think that a lot of people won't like the move from a screw down crown to a push-pull even though personally it's not a big deal for me.

[@alfieakaronaldog]

I would swap the screw down crown for the bigger clasp any day. Omega and Grand Seiko should take note of that bigger three fold clasp lol

[@yeeeha5674]

Skagen are really good as well for nice but cheap-ish watches. Underrated and don't really hear anyone on KZbin talking about them. Lovely, sleek watches.

[@Nickos1b]

I've had my Edifice with push-pull crown for many years and have gone swimming wearing it without a problem.

[@hudldevice1092]

Yeah, I really don't get the obsession with screw-down crowns; they're completely unnecessary on anything other than a dive watch.

[@SampleTracks2224]

Casio good but other brands are available. So... are you saying choice is bad? Are you a communist???

[@TROY2048]

Would definitely buy a 38mm if they had one

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

love this model! Really shows off the more premium looking budget line you can get within casio!

[@dunderhay9169]

These look great for the money, just a little larger than ideal. I love the way Casio hit the markers!

[@amberhiggins6327]

Check out Casio edifice efv100d-2av"

[@bikeman123]

@@amberhiggins6327 all the casio edifices are now 42mm

[@DouglasRosser]

I’m in the US, but was able to get the prior version in a smaller size from Amazon UK.

[@amberhiggins6327]

@@bikeman123 I have a Casio Edifice from 2003 and it has a 42mm case around the watch but the watch itself is 38mm. Also the clasp has Casio on it and not Edifice on it. You won't see that anymore. Also the band is integrated. It also has a button for a backlight.

[@bikeman123]

@@amberhiggins6327 it's case size we refer to. Not sure what you mean when you say the watch is 38mm.

[@ustradingdiary]

Hope they release a smaller version of it.

[@azdbuk]

Love the Edifice line. Own 3 of them. Have owned 1/2 dozen or so, never had one even remotely not perfectly aligned, unlike some of my other beloved brands.

[@chrispenn715]

Not yet available in the UK - but they are showing a price of £99 for the chrono - which seems cracking value!

[@simonbailey2151]

That does look value.

[@williamsmith9561]

Old model for me. Both watches are superb value for money but the increase in size is a negative for me. I can wear the bigger size but don't like a lug to lug this large. Great review as always.

[@thewatchfemme4051]

I am so disappointed with the sizing of these. They’re lovely, and would be an instant buy if it was 38mm, but 42mm is way too big for my preference. I loved my EFV-110d but it was a tad small at 35mm and it ended up leaving my collection, you could say I have “gifters regret”.

[@dannyrbailey]

Everyone’s different and size is personal preference. Personally my efv 100 fits me great and I have smaller wrists maybe because of the small lugs. But I couldn’t go over 42 that’s for sure. You might be surprised, pick one up they kind of shrink on the wrist and they’re comfortable too!

[@pol5561]

I agree all the way, wish was 38mm, bought the efv 100 cause find it 50 euros on sale but 40mm without bezel is all dial and also too shiny for my taste , stays in the box from then😊

[@G-rig6969]

40mm would be about right. Not keen on a 42mm either. I've got a Seiko 5 snkl23 which is lovely for the price, still pretty small but no bezel can get away with it. Ps. I'd probably want solar to bother getting one of these

[@aldub1263]

Great watches, would love to get one but that branding at the top is huge! Ideally (for my own personal preference!) they should lose the edifice text and make the logo 50% smaller. Leave the Casio branding as is 👌

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Triple branding is a lot! I think it just about copes with it, but perhaps they could lose an element.

[@karlsenula9495]

@@JustOneMoreWatch ... eh they could do more ... look at Invicta 😈

[@johnholkham2420]

The edifice Sapphire 107 probably a better watch as it has Sapphire glass, but the original 40mm with Sapphire would be best of both

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

I'm gonna have to mod mine soon mate. Double dome with blue ar? 🤔

[@ivan.rusanov]

@@JustOneMoreWatch I have the 100d in white and in black and was thinking about changing the crystal, although not quite sure if a double-dome would fit visually. I think it would still look better with a flat crystal, since the case is curved and doean't have many angular details. Maybe a slight dome?

[@dannyrbailey]

I wear the EFV 100 black with the yellow second hand every day, another daily of mine is the Casio g shock dw5600. Can’t beat quartz for daily reliability. Also it’s Really sarb-esque for under 100 bucks when I got it!

[@prasanaravte3852]

I just bought the same watch with the green dial for my 22nd birthday. Great to see th vid JOMW.

[@tomp.214]

I think the EFV-140 (with lines on the dial) is just pushing the Aqua Terra look a bit too much. I liked the original Casio Aqua Terra because it didn't borrow as much of the design language as these new EFV-140'S do

[@amberhiggins6327]

Check out: Casio edifice efv100d-2av". I have it with a blue face and a screw down crown and a screw down back.

[@bikeman123]

@@amberhiggins6327 efv-100d-2av is also 42mm

[@duckrutt]

The new Aqua Terra models don't have teak dials so *shrug*?

[@tomp.214]

they don't! XD

[@legumbro]

The blue one looks amazing in the pocket shot. And it really wears more like a 40mm.

[@viiideeeooo]

If this were a 38mm with 20mm lug width I'd be ordering the green 3 hander right now. Casio makes fantastic budget watches, it's a shame that they don't follow current size trends.

[@derbagger22]

Personally, I'm not a fan of the newer Omega horizontal lines and feel the same here. I also wish it had the older handset. The new hour hand is underwhelming...

[@hgr.7857]

💯

[@ikirikchi]

Hello, Jody! Having watched your previous review I bought Casio Edifice EFV-100D-1A. Nice black sunburst dial with yellow accents (second hand and WR 100M text). Still like the first generation more. It has more originality and character, inspired by Aqua Terra but not trying to copy it too much. Smaller case size with screw down crown and lumed markers. The only improvement I see in the sequel is the clasp with more adjustment holes. Anyway, I bought the Hirsch Grand Duke 100 m water resistant leather strap, which costs almost like the watch itself. With this strap the 100 USD Casio looks much more expensive :)

[@brianpercival1829]

Look at that face! Perfect. Easy to see hands on a deep contrast face. Simple date. You can't beat this for the price. Everyday wearable watch. Also, thank you for pronouncing OH May Gah correctly.

[@krzysztofkolodziejczyk4335]

All brushed bracelet is a good thing, aping Omega even more is a questionable thing. There are no any improvements quality wise, but that's not unexpected.Overall i'd choose the old one.

[@mutolo1990]

I have the original in Black absolutely stunning watch (bracelet aside) thankfully it is a strap monster and perfect holiday beater in my opinion

[@TheAudirob]

Nice watch. Wish they did a 38 to 40mm version.

[@ayeyo2711]

I really appreciate that you pointed the parts where you preferred the older model, despite this being a sponsored video

[@amberhiggins6327]

I have this Casio "Casio edifice efv100d-2av" With a blue face. No rib look on the face but it has a screw down crown and a screw down back and I 0nly paid 100$ USD but its hard to find now and the price as gone up.

[@international_dave]

Have to say I prefer the original 3 hander over the sequel. Size, screw down crown, screw down case back and case finishing make it a better all round package. Agree about the polished mid links though.

[@BarnOwl61]

I love the aquaterra striping on the newer model. The old handset and smaller dimensions for me please. A friction caseback is a big mistake imo. I hate those. All and all, attractive offerings. Casio, how do you do it!

[@john.doe.24]

I agree with most of the comments, the more complex case finishing on the older 3-hander makes it a better watch in my eyes. I bought mine some months ago for 66€ including shipping and it is just wonderful for the price!

[@bagpiper]

New? Old? Yes please! Kudos to Casio - there is not one of these that I would hesitate to wear. Great review as well.

[@briansmith3011]

To me there are only 2 improvements, a green dial, and the 4 position micro adjust. Despite my 7.5” wrist, I prefer a sub 40mm aside from divers and fliegers. If they make an updated 110 at 36-39mm, I would consider it.

[@mosytube]

Great vid! We need a 38-40mm version. This is true for many Edifice models, including Honda Racing.

[@IceDree]

Excellent work, Jody! I was hoping you'd eventually compare both. I like the gray 140, but I prefer the white 100 more. I almost bought one last year, but the Casio AD made me an offer I couldn't refuse and I walked out with an EQB1100 instead of an EFSS570 & EFV100 as I initially planned lol. Who knows, maybe later this year. Man, if only the blue ones had a darker shade of a blue sunburst dials like the Seiko SRPE53.

[@jfilm7466]

It's hard going back up to 42mm again. But it doesn't look too bad on your wrist.

[@jamesblonde2271]

Ironic they've switched to the "teak" dials just as Omega stops the as of Watches & Wonders🤣🤣

[@craig2100]

You hit the markate, agree with both of your choices

[@user-hl1gb6bo8y]

I have a 6.5 inch wrist & after seeing your video bought the older version with blue dial On wearing the watch was dismayed to realise that dial was small & on measuring the dial found out that it measures only 35 mm !!!!! Returned the watch to Amazon Worst of all Amazon on their website mentions that the dial size of the watch is 42 mm Did not expect this from Amazon 😡

[@WNYfellow]

Your presentation is so darn good - that Casio should be pleased & grateful.

[@aaronporter2180]

maybe it is different in person but i much prefer the old plain dials

[@S-Ltd1000]

I liked the look of the new ones but when I saw the differences with case finish, waterproofing and sizing the older efv100 is a no brainer. Currently have a black/yellow version on order and looking forward to receiving it.

[@spygog1]

I prefer the old one. I have the black and I really enjoy it. I think that size, handset, screw down crown are better at the old model!!!!

[@bruceleroy8063]

Dig em. Glad I jumped on both sizes of the plain white.

[@Sabundy]

Casio is such a legendary brand.

[@e28forever30]

True!

[@kobusvanrensburg4092]

Definitely A.T. vibes ..It is pretty,just needed sapphire!

[@brianthomas9191]

Jody you are a mind reader. You must have known that I was starting to consider saying goodbye to my WaveMaster and looking for a replacement. Great video. I 💯 agree with you that these new Casios look better than the previous . 👍⌚️

[@edhammond6911]

I like the green Krono. Thanks Jodi

[@henrygoh3224]

Nice review. I think the new Aqua Terras look great. But it's a Casio and so has trash lume. Maybe a good question to ask them as a reviewer - when are they going to start putting on good lume to their watches 😁

[@Goyxrd3]

Coffee, vuse vape,Jomw= perfect start of the day!

[@felixangellopezalonso3993]

I think that the old is better. Better case finishing, better (on my taste) dial, better case size. The new one have better clasp more adjustable and the colour green is interesting (of new on my taste). I guess that the market demands a 44mm size. And seriously the striped dial of omega don't like me.

[@DarrenBates]

I think I'll have to get that green three hander. Absolutely beautiful.

[@christianaviles2199]

Give me tough solar and saphire crystal and I'd totally be on board. I have an Edifice watch, it's such a great stylish grab and go watch. They punch way above their price weight class.

[@terryloh8583]

Another great review! 42mm is fine for a chrono, but for the 3-hander... it's a no go for me. Also I think it's funny they have the 1/5 seconds marked on the outer track while lacking second/minute marks on the chrono hands. The one reminds you that you're wearing a quartz, while the other reduces the usefulness of the chrono. Too much of design over function for me, which is too bad because I think these are very good looking watches at a really nice price.

[@JsVideos69]

Just watched you on The Time Teller Jody. I follow you, The Time Teller, TGV on The Urban Gentry and a few more. I cannot speak for all watch enthusiasts but personally I always do my own research into a watch then watch some reviews. You are always my "go to" watch reviewer.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks JS! Always dyor 😉

[@lupo1185]

if you like the chrono-variant, I would prefer the almost unknown Seiko SNDC89P2 - great designed quartz-watch.

[@chrisr8112]

They’ve done it again… these are fantastic, love the three handers…

[@jeffpierce8766]

Got an older chrono version of this watch looks great! Wear it when I am dressed up high polish with a black dial.

[@backcountrybrian9336]

As a fellow Casio fan, I must suggest you take a look at the Oceanus OCW-P1000. It will most likely be everything you've been looking for in a do all watch that also looks amazing. It's a bit on the pricy side for a "Casio" but just look at the features and specs. It is almost like a titanium, adult, fancy GShock. Simply stellar. And the internal compass bezel actually lines up! Ahemm.. Seiko?

[@tiongloo3473]

Nice looking watch. Prefer sapphire crystal along with solar powered watch than battery operated.

[@davebridge4]

Have you ever checked out the Oceanus line? They have a few 3 handers that are beautiful.

[@danijelvrhovec]

Aqua terra aside, have you seen this one? EFS-S540DB-1AUEF It's a chrono with sapphire, solar-powered movement, carbon dial, solid end links, all for U$200 or so. It's somewhat bigger but my 7 3/4 inch wrist pulls it off. Check it out, it's a great watch.

[@uhrologe2596]

They look great. Except the Logo and the simple white printed name.

[@unquiet9863]

This would have been so nice if there was a 36 mm version of the 140 and 38 or 40mm version of the 630. Love my 110-d

[@timetowatch_francois]

These are great watches. Happy for you that Casio Australia has you on their "list" 😎👍🏼 Thanks for sharing.

[@jodiwilson7299]

Add an automatic movement & sapphire crystal as an upgraded range, keep the quartz & mineral crystal as a budget range. It should be a good choice depending on your budget

[@Lanciarules]

Quartz is far better in precision and toughness than automatic

[@jodiwilson7299]

@@rw2266 I know they don't, opportunity there then.

[@amberhiggins6327]

@@jodiwilson7299 Casio is an electronics company. Electronics companies don't make outdated mechanical movements.

[@jodiwilson7299]

@@amberhiggins6327 you think?

[@e28forever30]

@@amberhiggins6327 Exactly.

[@Azeria]

Please don’t make me think about Mean Girls 2 again Jody

[@acidriott]

Blue chrono...yes please!

[@ThemysteriousMrP]

Think they are a nice watch. They would look even more expensive imo if they alternated brushing and polishing more creatively on the case. Think the three hander is the star. The chrono functions are just not good enough versus spending a bit more on a more usable chrono movement . Nice review as usual!

[@ryannewby447]

What a stunner. So much value here.

[@NeoGee]

Like the double Lost Boys references!

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

The Second hand is just a tad off centre to the indices, but it’s close and not a deal killer. It’s just so maddening that I’m in Canada and everything you show is 30% more expensive to us Canucks. I’m into Casio’s, Citizen’s and Seiko’s , and adding that exchange has got to come into the buy/no buy equation, unfortunately. I’ve got my eye on a beautiful Citizen Promaster SST at our local jeweler and I think I’ll pull the trigger, it’s going for $600.00 or about $475 US, good deal I think. 👍🇨🇦

[@btyc]

Personally think a larger broad arrow hour hand would look nicer, but understand why Casio went with the smaller - ultimately came down to standardising parts for the new range, and knowing a larger arrow would obscure the chronology sub-dials. Nice looking watch all around though, totally a 'gateway' watch

[@Dave062YT]

I've been wearing my evh 100 for a week ,I think I prefer it to the new striped dials but they're all great looking

[@johnsrabe]

1. Thinner hands look better on the new non chrono than the old non chrono, but chunkier was better on the old chrono. 2. As someone who does use a chrono to time seconds, no seconds markings makes this chrono a non-starter. 3. Love the light blue seconds hand! 4. As always: big dif between a crappy pressed clasp and a good one. Looks like this one is perfectly adequate.

[@robertdufour2456]

Thank you for this thorough presentation! It sure is a sweet looking watch.

[@BillLaBrie]

My ef106sg is one of my favorites In my collection despite pitiful lume, a dinky date window, and tacky-looking gold-tone accents. It’s perfectly legible (in daylight) and balls-on accurate. The case and bracelet laugh at abuse. The glass is barely scratched after four years of outdoor work. I’ll probably have it the rest of my life, regarding it more with respect than enthusiasm.

[@thomaswright7270]

love the saveed by the bell shirt

[@thoms4092]

Love a good Casio comparison video 💪 good job.

[@stevefox8605]

Not something I'd wear myself, but look very Omega and cheap enough to get as presents. Cool, Cheers mate 👍🏻👍🏻

[@biffjoesen2529]

The blue is striking but a less common color would been superior.

[@sigxtizero2441]

I personally don't like the bigger size and the press on caseback. The size is just too big for me and I think screw on case backs are way easier to open for a battery change since this is a quartz.

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

I really like the look of these. I've been searching for the older version with the white dial and the smaller 35mm case for the longest time now and I can't seem to find it anywhere.... Maybe someone here can help?

[@a_z.tazzzfan8497]

For the 3-hander: Older I cannot stand pressed on case backs. For the Chrono:. Toss up I don't use the functionalities. I have sold the majority of the Chrono's in my collection.

[@caktaylor]

I hope the green dials look better in person.

[@Nick_2i]

I'm a big fan of the new model, it looks much nicer and the brushed bracelet is a big improvement for me. the size increase is a good thing for me (7.25-7.5 inch wrist) but it does seem like an odd choice overall. I feel like Casio is pushing away a lot of buyers by not offering something at a more reasonable size. Hopefully they'll release a 38mm model, but that seems unlikely.

[@brianmsahin]

Great video, great watches. Fantastic quality and attention to detail and superior to the Tissot PRX I owned whose seconds hand hit the marker at 12.05 and then didn't even hit one before or after that. The lume is disappointing though, far better on my Mudmaster.

[@TheCcmarine]

I prefer the older 3 hander but the dial on the new one is killer! The polishing and brushing on the old one as well as the screw down crown and the larger (wider) hand set makes for a better all around watch for me. Now personally I prefer the size of the new one because of my wrist size and that dial on the new one is much nicer too! All in all Casio gives you a lot for your money and at this price it's a no brainer👍

[@hiltonr1845]

Very good bank for buck Jody, really like the design . I’ve got the Omega Aqua Terra in quartz and it’s one of my favourites all rounders .

[@e28forever30]

And does the second hand hit the markers like the Casio does? 🙂

[@paulbonaventura4969]

Burn

[@hiltonr1845]

@@e28forever30 nope

[@hiltonr1845]

@@paulbonaventura4969 ouchie

[@f1hotrod527]

I would want the old watch with the new dial.

[@alfieakaronaldog]

I wish Casio would do an upmarket version of the Eddy. Mine hits the markers fantastically too. I will be picking one of the new blue one up soon 😉 🍻

[@bobyoutube4037]

Morning Jody, this could be one for the cool kids

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Too cool for me and you then, bob? 😂

[@bobyoutube4037]

@@JustOneMoreWatch on the nose jody!

[@richardmcginnis5344]

i see the seconds subdial finally has a small second hand, on my older edifice watches the seconds hand looks like it was taken from the g-shock watches with analog

[@stevelavender1421]

If these were a 35 or 36mm dial, I'd buy one today. 42mm is a no go.

[@Shri_V]

The stipey dials make me think more of the Tag Aquaracer first and foremost! But then I haven't seen the Omega Aquaterra that closely. I wish they had retained the older handset though.

[@CKT1138]

I really like the look of the new one, but my god, that size! I wish it was a 35-38 instead. Personally I prefer the new handset.

[@RM-el3gw]

I think the new handset is a big improvement - looks better in my opinion, the older one looked less refined and too flat. The bracelet is also a big improvement, way too much bling on the older one. On the other hand... The loss of screw-on caseback and screw-down crown is a disadvantage. The previous case finishing also was as you said, better or at least ore interesting, although the newer one isn't necessarily bad. Good looking watch. But I'm not sure I'd pay MSRP for it.

[@DavidHolliday]

Looks like great deals for the money. In fact, for anyone looking for a low cost quartz watch that looks like an Omega, the 3-hand version seems a better buy than the MoonSwatch.

[@e28forever30]

Almost anything is a better buy than the MoonSwatch.😀

[@markplayford5836]

Old and new still very nice and great value for the money too. 👍