Why Have I Ignored This Amazing $20 Casio?!

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So much right about this one, but yet it doesn't float my boat. If you like the looks or do indeed ref sports on the weekends then go for it. If you don't then you may as well buy the slightly cooler AE1200 that James Bond most definitely didn't wear. Cheers, Jody

[@toggimir]

Can never have too many Casios.

[@thepull-outking5123]

The Pull-Out King concurs.

[@megadead1837]

here we go again... every time you upload a Casio review I start Casio window shopping in online stores xD

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ha! Sorry mate!

[@megadead1837]

@@JustOneMoreWatch this fine! It's a burden I enjoy xD bought the MW59 because cheap analog Casios don't get enough attention.

[@richardb22]

Vario do a lovely set of leather straps just for the "Royal" so I guess they would fit this perfectly also. It is odd paying the same for a strap as the actual watch but it is 20GBP well spent for the fun of it. I do rate the strap. Richard

[@johnnemo6509]

Casio inspired Pokemon......gotta catch 'em all

[@AjTello300]

Same

[@xxraverxxonxtacy]

I disagree that the AE Casio series aren't Handsome/Attractive, they're basically the Anti-Smart/Apple Watch 😎

[@eoghanmyers2330]

Personally, I think the three circular sections are the most useful part. If I want an interval timer I'll just use my phone, but if I'm just giving single sets of timed exercises it will be in 10 second increments. So I could easily time a class doing 20 seconds of burpees with little to no hassle, rather than counting in my head or faffing around with a timer

[@georgecostanza2157]

Not many channels can ramble off for 10 minutes about a $20 watch but here we are. Keep up the great content

[@krikor111]

Interval timer may be niche, but combined with a feature I didn't see mentioned in the video or comments makes it indispensable for me... that being the INTERVAL COUNTER. As a swimmer doing multiple reps of 50, 100 or 200m sets, the counter has become essential in keeping track of how many I've completed during my workouts. I have two of these watches, bought a second as a back up but have never needed to use it in the pool as the first is nearly 10 years old, has always worked flawlessly and is still on its first battery (perhaps I'm not working out often enough).

[@Andres-mz5vh]

Thanks. Can you press the buttons during your swimming workout without eventually damaging the watch?

[@Pg91357]

I love this! It was my gym watch and daily wear for years until the strap broke. It wasn’t economical to replace so I put it to rest. The best thing about it was the water resistant and the countdown timer that you can set to repeat at certain intervals. So it was great for boxing training to simulate real ring time and rest time. Best interval timer.

[@Pg91357]

@@un3vk916 thank you!

[@3rdstone1]

Yeah, I think you should be able to get some replacement straps for these on AE if you dig around a bit.

[@niallvbrennan6629]

Looks like Jody finally read an instruction book😁

[@KabobHope]

🤣🤣🤣 Casio's are anything but intuitive. I just give up and use my phone.

[@Tim2pointoh]

Only way to figure this one out.. I like the look of watch but the features are no reall use to me.

[@traviswalker8933]

@@KabobHope they are if you get around to how they working.

[@83nuvola]

I love this watch. I don't think it's niche at all. To me it is a watch for certain type of professionals, who are always on a very strict time schedule, where every minute is important. It's also a great referee watch, of course, but for doctors, or cooks in a restaurant, or even parents (and that's the hardest work in the world), the countdown timer can be a great ally. Even those circles are well thought. Sometimes your hands are busy and you can't press the buttons to set the timer. Being able to look at the watch and know (without looking at the numbers) how far you've gone on your 10-minutes-by-10-minutes time you have in your mind is useful as you are a doctor (or a med student) in hospital, or doing meal prep, when you have to check multiple dishes you are preparing at the same time. The busier you are, and the most time efficient you have to be, the more you appreciate the watch. It is well thought even on details that look useless at first sight, like the circles.

[@sebastianminchala3689]

I think the same, only that most people are not organized and prefer basic functions and it is pretty.

[@reiyashdean]

This is great for studying in reps, meditation for specific amount of Time or reps. I think this is really really useful for me. And I am a parent of 3! So you can imagine!

[@Alias_Anybody]

We should call this one the Triclops! Those 3 "eyes" never sleep. At first glance I thought it was the 1200 in the thumbnail and thought Jody was finally driven mad by all of the beeping Casios, lol. I absolutely agree with the review, maybe 5/1000 people would prefer the extended stopwatch over 5 alarms and analogue dual time, and I'm certainly not one of them.

[@AJT296]

Don’t know why but I’ve always loved those watches with the circles that fill and empty. I was quite envious of anyone that had one when I was a kid until I got one.

[@Randomizer92mx]

Digital chronograph

[@thepull-outking5123]

Me, too!

[@sabiti5428]

i literally have used one of these as just a watch for years and found the display interesting but having the date, day, and time (also in military) so easy to read pleases my monkey brain and my logic brain

[@Nefville]

Number 647? Already?!?!?! Man time flies when you do all the work ;)

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ha! Three a week for the last four years. Best job I've ever had.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Persistence and consistency. Love it mate.

[@GinkgoJoe]

Gotta love Casio! If you're into boxing, this one is great: set a 3min then 1min interval on repeat and it'll count out rounds for you while you punch away on a heavy bag (it counts the number of rounds too). Pretty brilliant for the price. I've just ordered the new AE1500 with the massive display -- I've always wanted a watch that looked like the one Sandra Bullock wears in Gravity (despite the fact that I don't think an LCD would work on an EVA, but whatever); everything available so far just didn't look right or was crazy expensive: until now! Thanks, Casio!

[@eason9876]

For the price of a meal nowadays, you can get a practical and Functional watch. I am surprised Casio didn’t jack the price yet. Even Coca Cola went more expensive this year

[@3rdstone1]

Good point, let's hope Casio don't get ideas of suddenly raising prices on their by us loved super affordable gems.

[@nusbacher]

The Casio Melody Alarm was the best. Nothing since can compare. Jingle Bells every hour on the hour on Christmas day!

[@michaelssoftbinbows3237]

What happened to melody alarms?

[@timwillocks4695]

I remember them well in the 80's, my mate had one that had loads of different melodies like happy birthday, jingle bells, etc. I had a knight rider one that looked like Michael knights watch and played the theme tune, again I had another friend who had a James bond watch that played the 007 theme tune. And then there were game watches and yes Casio made a few of them. Damn I miss the 80's.....

[@MammothBehemoth]

I have the exact same AE1300 and I like this one better than my AE1200 because of the symmetry. Looks like a car instrument cluster. Only thing I like about the Royale is the multiple alarms

[@lonegroover]

Had a Casio "countdown timer" myself years ago. Same function, timing football. Had a round case, different design.

[@TheMirthedMaW]

I would love to see Casio create a better steel, water resistant digital watch with a good bracelet. Folded links give me conniptions.

[@petertwidle2711]

Have a look at the Casio Lineage (LCW-M100TSE-1AJF). Lovely dial, great titanium bracelet with unique sizing system

[@Pentti_Hilkuri]

Like the GMW-B5000 but priced for normal humans?

[@captainbungee]

Try the A1000m

[@traviswalker8933]

They do have them. They are called the G-Shock steel squares.

[@ronpellington4064]

and theyd have us seek the lords of Casio..and return them to their moulding thrones

[@andrewwade5479]

Nevermind the watch it's all about the t shirt 😍 mk for life.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

I bought a SNES Mini Classic recently, so I am back playing the OG. Ghost Track 2!! Still the best.

[@raffitz]

@Trenton Tiller No, it's a video game. Mortal Kombat.

[@youraveragepasser-by7367]

@Trenton Tiller Mario Kart...

[@manuelmikewa388]

I was just about to order the 1200 a few years ago when I came across this one and bought it instead. It was a huge plus that not many people had it.

[@Sanctified_EDC_Gear]

I've always been drawn to this one. But I'm a little strange 😂 Everyone needs a Nostalgic/Retro Casio, there Dirt Cheap for what you get. Great Stuff Jody, and Love the MarioKart Shirt

[@DiegoCamarero]

My daughter plays basketball. Kids' rules have 6 periods, time-outs, rest-time between periods, half-time... Occasionally I've been asked by the team coach to help as a referee's assistant, sitting at the side of the court and taking care of the chronometer. This watch rocks for that task!

[@Sanctified_EDC_Gear]

Amazon is shouting for joy, saying Finally, because of Jody we get to sell these Dust Collecting little ugly Duckling versions of the AE-1200. Thanks Just One More Watch.

[@Andrew_Lrcha_]

8:37 I'm using those for timeboxing. They are extremely useful in increasing productivity.

[@fellosb]

I got this one to help my painting with fancy materials. The interval timer should help keep track of catalyst take up and working time.

[@GabrielGGabGattringer]

Classic AE1300. Owning this one since a year. Love it a bunch. I use the stopwatch every single day to time the brew time of my coffee!

[@JoseMiguel-vk3bf]

Me too

[@traviswalker8933]

There is a G-Shock with the same feature set. It's called the DW-056 and has "Timers 11" or "Referee timer" mentioned on it

[@blasien1]

Casio: A dedicated watch variant for every possible scenario known to mankind. Amazing.

[@karlsenula9495]

They even have one with tides for boating ...

[@e28forever30]

I used to have the remote control Casio, made for couch potatoes 🥔

[@thetruth495]

I'm just interested in a watch that tells the goddamn time!

[@chromixmusic]

I actually found a smart watch version of the AE-1200... Amazfit Neo Retro, which is less than $40 on Amazon. It looks like Casio Royale, only it puts a function icon in the little circle... I even put a Casio bracelet on mine.

[@B33MAD]

I quite like mine. Not a daily but I use the interval timer for when I'm working at home. For example, 20 minutes writing on the laptop then 5 minutes stand up, walk around break....then repeat.

[@DingDong-fq2mo]

Is interval training really so niche? I don't know: I use it a lot. The countdown timer presets are definitely not so niche, and are very handy for a wide range of things. IMO, the Royal is better looking, but this one is more useful.

[@oldfashionedsportsmanchave4590]

The dumbest feature this watch has is a world time feature. Everything else is almost perfect. I’d rather have lap memory over world time. And wish the chronograph times longer than 60 minutes. But agree. This one is the better choice.

[@havvacuppa]

I've got one of these in yellow, swap it for the silver Royale case and it looks amazing. Trying to work out all the functions is a bloody nightmare though, I'm scared to even press a button on it, so it stays in the watch drawer.

[@abdullahabdulaziz]

I work out a lot and this watch is amazing

[@alexandregiraud6885]

AE-1000 and AE-1200 for world time and travelers, AE-1300 for sport training, AE-2000 for wild sightseeing.

[@jesusgarcia9351]

Better legibility than the Royale, which has date numbers too small (maybe I am getting old) Love the black and yellow version. With mineral crystal would be almost perfect

[@subtropictime6212]

That's the one. The yellow sub-dial accents pop.

[@miketaylor7678]

Thanks Jodie. I have had this watch (gray/black version) for awhile. Bought it used on eBay for $12 and modded it and put it on a bond nato. Looks great! What I really appreciated about this video is the rundown on the functions. I didn't know half of them until now. I appreciate the tutorial and love this watch even more. Cheers!

[@maxalmonte14]

I own the AE-1200, it's my everyday watch and I love using the stopwatch while in the gym. I wouldn't mind trying this one, it seems to come very handy while playing sports, but I'm not a fan of the LCD circles.

[@jamesblonde2271]

In the same vein, Ive got a beater AEQ-110 World Timer, huge buttons for gloves, looks like a gshock, same module as the ga2100 without hand mover function, 100 meteres, analogue display, plus easier to read than a casioak, especially the digital display but because it isnt a gshock and it doesn't have a light this fab chunky little thing is like £15 at Argos etc....Great vid.

[@user-nn9do8wn1d]

i had that AE1300 for 1 years and called it Tien Shinhan (char from DBZ) cuz it has 3 eyes and big mouth shouting his skill name!

[@philspencelayh5464]

I would agree, get rid of those spinning discs and you could increase the size of the digits with no loss of functionality. It could be a useful tool without ever looking good as it is.

[@garycollard1981]

Just bought one of these with my Nectar points in Argos...so basically a free watch :) My Casio collection grows.

[@au18ert]

I frekin love this watch. I have it in my collection. It goes really well if you have the chome Royale and this in the blacky blue resin. I find myself watching the dials like an aquarium. Its also runs far more accurate than my Royale..

[@johnnemo6509]

Best interval and stopwatch function out there. I also own the AE-1200 and the WS-1000 . AE-1200 is my travel watch, WS-1000 is great if I just want to simple countdown timer. AE-1300 is just awesome for Gym work for complex work out / rest interval training. Plus I love it when my mates show off their flash chronographs and I bring out the AE-1300 and go peak geek over the timing options. It is niche.....but there is nothing better out there if you are interested in timing things. May be the Timex ironman endure 30 comes close but that is twice the price. The AE-1300 is the John Paul Jones of the Casio "LCD zeppelin" , DW-290-1V is the Jimmy page , The AE-1200 is the Robert plant, and the BW5600 is of course the John Bonham.

[@iamsemjaza]

I use the chained-countdown timers on this watch to use the Pomodoro Method on a lot of projects :) The right-pointing arrow on the interval timers actually means to move on to the next countdown/interval. It's pretty useful for Pomodoros :) The "repeat" option causes it to start from interval 1 again. :)

[@neiloppa2620]

How do you do it?

[@sanjsharma195]

Love Casio. I don't even think you need to be on a tight budget to own one. Rocket Ronnie O'Sullivan rocks an F-91W regularly during his snooker matches. They're just extremely good value for money and all the watch you ever really need.

[@1deadly187]

I have both. As far as practical, day to day usage I prefer the chronograph strictly because the day and dote text is larger and not crammed together. I don't really use any of the other functions anyway..

[@nathanc2222]

"I'll circle back to that" 🤣🤣🤣 good reference

[@davemerchant8788]

If the AE1200 is James Bond related then I vote the 3 circles on this as Predator nuke countdown f'sure 👍

[@fungus70]

I bought this just because of the 3 circular displays, which I find hypnotic....

[@Tim2pointoh]

I got of these a few weekks back. I have no use for the niche timer and stop watch functions, and I certainly could never tell the time or find any use for the 3 dials at the top.... But I LOVE the look of this watch. I got the "yellow" one and notched a wider black and yell strap to fit and its one of my faves.

[@jmschauf]

I literally just bought one at Walmart 2 days ago cause I liked it more than the 1300.

[@kuiperrene]

Casio makes a specific watch for soccer referee watch model number RFT-100, named, you guessed it, the referee timer. It looks in my opinion much better, has great back light and a vibration function wich you can use to let you discretely know that time is up.

[@WristwatchAddiction]

We have been calling this one the “Royale Plus” due to its similarity to the “CasioRoyale” Plus a few extras lol. 👍

[@michaelssoftbinbows3237]

Royale with cheese!

[@brianmsahin]

I know I'm a philistine! I can't love a Casio. But it's great value, can't be beaten.

[@psiturbo]

If you knew I bought the AE1300WH8, the same one with grey casing, just for the three circles, and for just $14.50 NIB. ty for the review

[@timrosenthal46]

I love mine, it is my everyday around home wear. I use the preset countdown timer most days when cooking etc.

[@RampartPh]

that was informative. didn't care much for this model but now that i see its purpose , i can now appreciate its vision mission.

[@Samlowry27B-6]

Down the Casio wormhole we go!! Wonder if you have anything special planned for video 650?

[@Olddirtytiger]

That watch is superb for refs another win for casio ....speaking of casio I'm waiting for the AQ-S810W-1A2VEF from Amazon tough solar looks like a budget beast 100m , stopwatch , timer, led light etc 30 quid

[@sped6954]

8:47 It just makes the dial look a little busy. Interesting, but I would have said that it makes it look a little Chinesey. Those three dials are precisely what turns me off to this watch. The only reason I would ever even consider one is because of its identical size and shape to the AE1200, and the fact that it's available in colors that the 1200 isn't, so I'd basically be buying it to do color swaps and for having extra bands and batteries on hand. Other than that, the module and the display masking would go straight to the garbage.

[@grantbardsley3148]

Hi Jody, you don't seem to have said anything about the Casio W-218H-1AVEF anywhere, unless I'm missing something. Great watch and would love to see you review it!

[@brianfuller757]

Both watches are awesome watches. I have both. The AE1300 is a referee's and a good one for gym. The Royale is one of the best travel watches ever and is still very practical.

[@JoseMiguel-vk3bf]

Hey, can you make a special video of watches for cooking/ make a coffee watches? Timer time alarm function also works for that issue

[@watchncarry9593]

My favorite version of theb Casio World Time too. Love those yellow subdials, and wish they were still in production

[@loungeisalivecigars]

I own two Casio world time and they are especially extremely comfortable to wear. Cheers

[@SSS-mp8th]

Saw the AE 1200 on your channel and bought it great watch for under $20 it's really all you need. Having said that I have 20 or so watches but still it's all I really need.

[@yogiyoda]

This watch is more legible than the Casio Royale. The Casio Royale's "analog" clock and map are unreadable. Also Casio Royale's day and date are too small. On this model, everything is readable. The circles give it character

[@thehappywristchannel]

I still can’t figure out how to use the stop watch on mine, but aesthetically I like this one a little more than the World Time. Got mine April 2020 for $11.52 on Amazon. That return on investment is in Daytona territory 🤣 (percentage-wise of course)

[@lmijs]

AE-1200 = Casio Royale AE-1300 = Total Recall And just like in the movie, the fine lady isn't up to Arnie's taste but might be for some.

[@johnsmith-gs4qf]

Those LCD circles are annoying! However, at $20 this watch is so cheap it might make a good "Beater Watch"!

[@StellarOdysseyMusic]

Love this watch, reminds me of somthing from the movie predator. Got the blue one for years know never let me down, stylish too imo.

[@christianvalenzuela9528]

Just purchased a Pagani.... thanks Jody .....now I'm off to the Casio store :P

[@thepariswatchmaitresse5423]

I have completely missed this Casio watch as well Jody, going to try it as well thanks 🙏 for bringing it to my attention.

[@rob45x]

I've seen this one before but nothing like my casio royale in silver with 'modded' word removal.

[@scowlistic]

I need to do this mod soon.

[@rob45x]

@@scowlistic yeah its a good mod. Jodie done it here on this channel and I just copied him. Turned out nice.

[@aussie_golfer]

Done this mod also... was fun and will always have it in my rotation of watches.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It’s a very weird niche function to the watch! It’s not easy to use as understand straight away (not if you had no idea it was a referee timer!!) Still cool though!! All the best Jody!!!

[@johnsrabe]

The triclops eyes make the dial look busy? How about those Byzantine functions? The only group of people who number fewer than the knowledgeable users of this watch, are the people who read “Infinite Jest.”

[@dominicpugh4390]

I’ve owned this watch for about two years and i was wearing it the moment my daughter came into the world so it will never leave my collection.

[@JonathanNelson-nelsonj3]

This would be a great watch for Pomodoro timing of workflows. 25 minutes working with a 5 minute break between, every third break is 15 minutes. I have been looking for a non smart watch that can handle that. Hmmm. Can I put down my Pagani Design long enough to make use of this?

[@ohrsome]

Perfect opportunity to get the water resistance test equipment back out. 100m might be conservative .

[@ashishgondge]

Casio watches are addictive

[@StrawNonHuman]

I have this one. I bought it last year. Took it for a short swim. Water entered the watch and it gave up on me. :( One of the few bad Casios *bought a Gshock 5600. And now I am exclusively using it for anything includes swimming.

[@SkysaxonDragonslayer]

Another nice where these freatures are extremly usefull is in the darkroom…. I bought a GBA-800 for timing my film developing processes and this one would have been much cheaper!

[@williamdelmar3964]

Wow, I wish I heard of this when I was refereeing soccer (football). I retired a few years back but it looks like an ideal first (or second) ref watch. Without actually owning the watch I would guess it might give a good quick visual indication when time ends without watching the seconds.

[@ferdinangenius]

BTW, waitging for a water resistant watch capable of resisting 1000 meters. Less than that does not work for me even if my daily excurtions to water are only to the shower. I want to be certain the shower will not damage it.

[@Alexander-rz4br]

I'd love to see you do a review of the Casio MQ-24. Probably the most simplistic, bog standard, government issue watches out there. It is the Dacia Sandero of watches. 3 hands, easy to read dial. Absolutely nothing that you don't need. £8 on Amazon thank you very much. Definitely one of my favourite watches

[@reinulf656]

I had this one but returned it since the Royale features just make way more sense. I had the one with yellow circles

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

The 1200 for me. Never a fan of watches with those constantly filling circles.

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

@Trenton Tiller It looks cool and fits the world time aesthetic.

[@basilpeewit3350]

What an intensely ugly watch.

[@Colorado_Ronin]

@Douglas Pantera Someone sounds salty

[@thebitterfig9903]

I guess you’re either a Royale person or you aren’t. I prefer the bigger map and cleaner dial of the A500 to the busy AE1200, so when I look at this, I don’t see a strange version of a favorite watch. This seems like it has a lot of interesting feature, and I can see how I might use the circles for brewing coffee.

[@brianlehmkuhl8162]

This is my work watch. I use the preset timers all day.

[@jeremywilkerson3466]

Bang on average 7” inch wrist Jody, yes we get it. But what is the size of your forearm where you actually wear your watches!?

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ha!

[@hootonhoot]

😂

[@jamesblonde2271]

hehheh

[@sacriste]

It's 7 sq inches, sq for squeezed

[@armandr1613]

Offense taken. High and tight above the wrist bone is the only way to wear a watch. 🤣

[@TheShotenZenjin]

The 1200WH can act as a very useful at-a-glance GMT. Put your local time as the designated world time in the main display and your GMT time in the analogue display.

[@cameronlee5226]

Haha the double dig at Jen Psaki at 4:25. “I’ll circle back to that cough cough”

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Sorry mate, that one went over my head! Perhaps I'm not as smart as you are giving me credit for!

[@craig2100]

I had the AE1300, but the three timers drove me crazy. It made itself as a gift to my neighbors son...he loves it. Now I'm back to the AE1200...proven and tried.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

My fav watch youtuber! BACK WITH ANOTHER BANGER! Thanks so much J you absolute legend!

[@christopherjohnson4276]

The best source of entertainment getting ready for work. And bonus its a Casio! Thanks Jody!!!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks mate!

[@christopherjohnson4276]

I still do prefer the AE1200 but at least there are options.

[@KabobHope]

I think most people's (mine included) first impression of this watch is wondering wft all those circles are for. You get an idea of the what all the complications are on the 1200 just by looking at it. That's the reason for the popularity of the the 1200 vs this.

[@Csibu89]

that top portion of the dial is just so useless, while the ae1200 is actually a good complication with the visual representation of the home time and the world time timezones.

[@chrisvieira2198]

I'd rock it! Cool colors and keeping with the 80s retro style.

[@ferdinangenius]

Just for fun I bought an incredible cheap chinese watch, a "Yazoole". I have it for 24 hours and still works!! It is amazing how this people produce glaring things at such low cost. Of course, quality is proportional, but i am prepared anyway to trash the thing in a week or so if it by chance still works by then... I would like our friend here refers sometimes at these chinese factories.....

[@3rdstone1]

I've been aware of these siblings to the AE1200 (of which I'll probably get one quite soon), and I've never been a fan of the design of these. But I can understand people getting them just for those niche timing functions. And of course still 100m water resistant, sturdy and over all very well built for this great price.