The 1980's Are Back! Casio AQ800 Reissue!

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Grow a tache, grab a big gold chain, and get yer '80s on! These things are a lot of fun if you pick one up at the right price, and I think I did. Not an heirloom piece, they feel a bit flimsy and disposable, but you'll have a riot until it breaks. Cheers, Jody

[@KingPikachu]

80s watches are really sleek and fun with loads of personality, glad they released those and hope to see more 80s classics return in the future

[@James-dt7ky]

I love gold! The look of it, the shmell of it, the taste of it, the texture.

[@matthewclina4162]

It’s a great watch to wear while enjoying a shmoke and a pancake.

[@jwags24]

Did people in the 80s realize they were living through a time that would be so iconic in the future ?

[@stuartcarden1371]

I've got the silver with the black dial and love it. As I get older I'm really starting to appreciate Casio again. They give you a hell of a lot of watch your money and unlike a lot of companies that re-release their retro classics they keep their prices on the fair side. All in all I'm a big fan.

[@hgr.7857]

💯

[@gorillasinthewrist]

We come across the originals in eBay job lots and it’s astonishing how often they are still working

[@e28forever30]

I guess that’s where Casio shines. Affordable yet dependable.

[@aaa-cz9zu]

My FKT-100 still going strong since 1995

[@d2dahaka]

As a Gen Xer who was born in the 70s and grew up in the 80s, I approve of this video. I feel sorry for anyone who didn’t experience that era.

[@terminal-velocity111]

I’m with you! I remember the 70’s as a toddler, and then came the 80’s 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@e28forever30]

Same here. Born in ‘74, the eighties were weird and wonderful at the same time. Easily Casio’s booming years, I am glad this iconic brand is still around.

[@stephenmoore3035]

Agreed. What a great time.

[@kleanovodust-bin69]

Nah dont feel sorry sir. Gen Zs still can experience the 80s era now given they have the internet and all 80s things were already on the internet.

[@rainappleby]

I approve the mustache 😁

[@unwokeneuropean3590]

This is why soviet watches are awesome as well. 70s and 80s vibes are always cool. Im in love in retro futurism. Im also trying to have 3 watches in combination. After the oldest ends its life i would gladly go into "back into the future"

[@nathanaelsmith3553]

I like Soviet watches too.

[@nathanaelsmith3553]

@LoggerPT I have Raketa, Slava, Zim and Poljot. I want to get a Kirovskie 'Spider Crab'. I find modern Vostoks kitsch but some of the older ones are nice. Soviet watches seem to have fallen out of fashion because of Putin's recent behaviour. Someone told me I would feel very differently about them if I had been brought up in the Soviet Union. But I still want a 'Spider Crab'.

[@terminal-velocity111]

Takes me back. My Dad had the gold one, he loved that watch and was proud to wear it.

[@icalexander]

great memories of the watches my grandpa wore in the late 80's and early 90's. Had many casios as a kid and still rock an illuminator for traveling. I think I'll be picking one of these up

[@sci-fyguy7767]

Can NEVER get enough of Casio watches! This type of metal bracelet is the least hair-pulling for me. Same bracelet as the Alien watch. 🔥

[@spicydragon3881]

I have a collection of the big brands w/ big price tags, but its my Casios ( F91W, AE1200, square Gshocks, etc.) and Citizens that get the majority of my wrist time. I just really enjoy them, don't have to worry about dining them or being mugged for wearing them. I'm a child born in the 70's and coming up in the 80's and these bring back that nostalgia and just still look really cool. Good job Casio and thanks for another fun review.

[@johnsrabe]

Kudos for keeping the stache for the whole episode! These are nice looking, and highly reminiscent of a Seiko from the same era. Ricoh made some like these, too. Honestly, you could do a whole Retro History ep on the watches of Ricoh.

[@16jan1986]

I bought a aq230 about 10years ago in botlek shop (shop catering for international sailors in Rotterdam) i bought it as a beater watch but apparently it was in fashion even 10 years ago so my sister more or less stole it from my wrist and still uses it to this day, still looks good

[@christopherjohnson4276]

I plopped out in 1973. I love this. Mine is the white one and opening it up when I get home from work!!!

[@DisplayKeesBack]

That soupstrainer works very well for you Jody! And the watch also works well with my wrist!

[@WATCHingJames]

A great affordable retro watch. Looks so similar to the first watch I owned as a kid.

[@Shogun12889]

I just ordered my aq800. I loveeee the style and the band. I went off the beaten path and got the ani tiffany blue dial. Cant wait to see it

[@ronnie3257]

Nice! Already got a gold Casio World Time A500WGA-9, which takes care of my retro needs... for now. But these are very cool.

[@Lawrence64]

I loved a Casio Ana Digi that had both numbers and analog all digital and sychronized. You set the numbers and the digital hands were automatically set. I wish they'd still make those. They were black and all plastic.

[@punchbuggyyellow7097]

If you're in Australia & want to pick one of these up ASOS has all 3 at 30% off with the Click Frenzy sale until 7pm 11th November. It works out to be about the same as TicTacArea but without the shipping delay.

[@WatchmakerErik]

That thing is the business! I love the looks and it's pretty functional too. I may have to get one as a companion to my two G-shocks and my calculator watch 🤓

[@tayflintstoner2873]

I had a gold mint condition original that I sold recently. A week or two later they release this! Great for my sellers remorse. One thing that is nicer about the original AQ-450 is that the bracelet connects much more seamlessly to the case.

[@cawschwarzraben359]

I had two of thee in high school and university. I loved them.

[@daanzen]

Love it! the casio a159 gold is one of my all time favorits

[@Mr_Memer.876]

I bought the black dial, silver case version. It was nice but I think I've gone past wanting a resin cased Casio now, so sold it pretty quickly. I modded a Casio A1000 a while back and it's stayed in my collection as the only full stainless steel watch they seem to do in their classic/ vintage range.

[@xgford94]

Totally agree about the resin case, I just SKXMOD’ed my AE1200 to stainless steel and it just transforms the whole package for the better

[@jfilm7466]

@@xgford94 I would like to see that 😃

[@luism6213]

It's literally midnight, I'm on Macy's site looking at Casios saw these, and boom new upload notification 🍻

[@richardsmegma5081]

Love the enthusiasm!

[@davepoole5582]

Great show Jody... the tash suit's ya.!! And what a retro watch.... Love it.

[@olafschermann1592]

Just one more watch - LOL! You nailed it with your channel name. We are all addicted to that.

[@JeeGee114]

Around 1983 nobody I knew would be seen dead with a golden ana/digi Casio. Watches for old people. Swatch was the watch.

[@waris3732]

What you can do with these plastic coated shiny Casios is put some cheap ceramic coating on them and reapply every 6 months to a year. Definitely helps with durability of the silver coating

[@NathanChisholm041]

“I guess you guys aren’t ready for the AQ800 yet. But your kids are gonna love it.”

[@NoelKunz]

Just picked one of these up at Macy's. Turns out I had quite a few coupons and rewards so for me it came out to $30! Merry Christmas to ME! But thanks for the tutorial. I really like this piece!

[@tkindschi]

Oh, I don't think my memories of the 80's are nearly as warm. I do wish I remembered for sure what watch I did wear back then! I seem to recall a Lorus, which might have been gold. :)

[@Zephyrdaze1819]

Fun watch. Takes me back. I can almost smell the Clearasil.

[@bobyoutube4037]

Morning jody, you are such a 80's fan boy!

[@ishio95]

I bought mine today, the only downside for me is that it pulls on your wrist hair sometimes, but otherwise it's awesome. Well worth it's price.

[@guymcredmond6463]

Very tempting to grab one! These are exactly how I remember watches when I was a kid growing up in the 80s. But, when I was a kid growing up in the 80s, I definitely didn't have a 7.75 inch wrist! I think 30mm case width just might be a tad too small for me, now I'm out of the 80s and a large 41 year old human. But hey, cheap enough to have a punt on one and pick one up. Though I do get my retro digi kick when I wear my Casio World Time. Gah. On the fence!

[@whiteglovewatches9908]

The silver one would (will) look amazing on a Fluco Consul, love it!

[@mrz80]

Love the look of the old ana-digi watches. The Casio looks a LOT like my old hybrid Seiko

[@RichardsModellingAdventures]

The 80's was the best decade ever. If I had a time machine it's where I would go :)

[@wristwatchcheck]

Awesome Casio. Immediate nostalgia hit! I'm a big fan of those (as you can tell by my uploads :D )

[@diamondbed86]

Love the Casio reviews

[@ogdog123]

Casio are the Boss. I have over 20 watches but my most used is the 217H. It just does the job, light on wrist and always reliable.

[@allexm]

Great video, thanks! I really wanna get one of these as a graduation present for myself but just can’t decide on the colour…

[@polmacliam2444]

I had one of these back in the day when I accidentally tested its water resistance by plunging it into a bowl of water while doing the dishes, the alarm made the most amazing noise as it died but sadly it was never resurrected.

[@HAL-xy3om]

Nice classic model, my dad had the silver one!

[@elfranco7758]

Generation X, the most AWESOME generation!! No question! I am a proud member of that great generation 👍🏽

[@matthewbessey681]

The gold looks awesome 🤩

[@slaphead2965]

Big Casio fan, but some watches should stay back in the eighties. 😉👍

[@guillaumeweber3655]

Love the reissue, but would be nice if they add a solar version by changing the dial. :D

[@fubaralakbar6800]

I've owned a couple of anadigi Casios, and one thing I can confirm is that the hands are an absolute nightmare to set. They take forever to go around, and there's no reverse in case you overshoot. It would be nice if they included a fast-slow option, a reverse option, or both.

[@nickhannaford3253]

That’s the full Magnum P.I. right there! 😂. Oooh I’m very tempted to go with a silver & black👍

[@scottsj4625]

I am trying to remember what watches I had in the 80s. I remember buying Armitron digital watches because they came with silly games using the watch buttons but they were fun for that time period. I had a couple Seiko watches. I think my first digital watch was in 1977, the red LED push button to get the time.

[@boobafett8582]

I just purchased the tiffany blue model! So excited for it to come in!

[@dan74275]

i actually unboxed mine during this vid. beautiful watch. althouth the issue of arm hairs isnt exaggerated.

[@hattyfarbuckle]

Great tache Jody.. Maybe i should regrow mine as a salt n pepa coloured hiphop tribute

[@kiwicory100]

you look amazing with the stache don't know if you can grow one but if you can....go for it.

[@tomcruz3774]

Also I have the silver with white dial and it came in a standard casio box. Wish it was in the vintage box

[@carpandrei7493]

Upvote for the mustache alone! Also, great watch review, as always!

[@UnseenHero]

Going to start tracking the price on this one! Super cool Casio.

[@nahteinas]

no wonder i've been seeing these pop up in my local online vendors. tempting...

[@jamesblonde2271]

Not my bag but always a pleasure to catch you on a wednesday...

[@Tony_7791]

I'm excited for this new Casio beauty..waiting for you to review before release!?? MTD-125-3AV

[@gorillasinthewrist]

It’s a great Paul Rutherford impression

[@AtheistOrphan]

Relax!

[@adrianshephard224]

HAHA love the Freddy Mercury moustache! And also love the watch itself. Casio RETRO line is killing it big time!!! :) :) :)

[@Black_noir_mw3]

Absolutely love the look, just wish it was steel case with at least a 4 screw case back to give it some more comprehensive water proofing, but as it stands and as you say you can ask for all too much with it being as cheap as it is, while covering a lot of bases

[@bigboiganiga8356]

The Casio is cheap, thats true. But it isnt the best bargain for me. In 2 days time as 11.11 hits, I can still find a few Alixpress specials with NH35, full stainless steel construction, lumed and screwed on caseback for 50-60 dollars, the more or less same price for the plastic Casio. The Casio has some charms tho that others cant replicate.

[@brianmsahin]

You've saved me money. My wife was glancing at this video, had it on the TV, and wants a gold one. Affordable Christmas gift! Thanks Jody! Really like this design though. You know what they say, "You never really own a Casio AQ-800, you're just looking after it for the next generation." Or was that Patek Philippe. 🤔

[@elaerize]

That's an exquisite....mustache !!!

[@markdarwin4390]

Love a Casio, and have bought about half a dozen since finding your channel. These are just too small for me, though, although I suspect my Casio addict 15yr old daughter may fancy one...!

[@haping1]

I've got the silver one. Such a great watch. Wish they had a backlight for the digi.

[@heyzooz]

Im 40 and just got the Marty Mcfly Casio calculator watch from Back to the Future 😎👍

[@AtheistOrphan]

I was going to treat myself to one of those for Christmas but have to shell out for new glasses. Ho hum.

[@J.T.Stillwell3]

I wear a gold toned 1985 seiko h601 ana digi. I grew up with this watch. It looks a lot like the watches in this video, but made in Japan featuring a steel case.

[@bobsmithinson2050]

Yup, once you entertain the true vintage watches, these “reissues” are just junk. I have numerous 70’s Casio, Citizen, Seiko, etc… The reissues don’t even come close

[@J.T.Stillwell3]

@@bobsmithinson2050 I wouldn’t say they are junk, but yeah vintage watches are great for sure.

[@05Rudey]

I'm a similar vintage and the only watch brand for me was Casio. I was even offered a SWATCH Watch in the mid 80's by my Sister when she upgraded to a POP Swatch, I was like, nah... I will have another Casio Digital watch please. I was hooked on Miami Vice, Duran Duran, BMX and Casio.

[@hgr.7857]

Sounds like a charmed childhood 👍 I was born in the 80s, grew up in the 90s and for me it was Nirvana, NIN, Mr. Show and the true nerd Casio calculator watch. Also a Casio mini synth that I never unlocked the true potential of. Those were fine days...

[@05Rudey]

@@hgr.7857 I still listen to 'Pretty Hate Machine' today 🤘

[@papricep6248]

I like the new mustache!

[@tomcruz3774]

I'm glad I got mine at a store in a mall and not online where it's always sold out 💀

[@thastump]

I love it, but I would love a plated steel case and mineral/sapphire crystal even more.

[@LOVES-A1911]

Having grown up in the 70'S and 80'S I was hard on watches, the only one that I can recall as name brand is a Timex calculator watch.

[@SOPM2007]

„A watch that will put a smile in your face without putting a hole in your bank account.“ Nicely said ;-D

[@flexzonic]

A wonderful watch especially the golden color...

[@SeikoLeaks]

won't be long before they make a aftermarket steel case to drop in your module like they did for the casio Royale

[@kendrickweaver2012]

Love the ‘stache

[@Chopperdriver]

I loved the 80s too! Apart from the price this doesn't float my boat sadly. Would go well with an 80s mullet ;)

[@sasarakic8797]

Great moustaches! Like in Beastie boys video Sabotage. Beautiful watch also

[@chickenporkadob0]

looking sharp with that moustache.

[@vulpinish]

I know what im treating myself to for xmas, some filthy 80s gold

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

FILTHY! Like my tache.

[@jims4539]

On other watch channels I see more than a few with stories of off the wrist theft. These watches (Casio) may be sensible dual time travel watches.

[@Nickos1b]

I spent most of the 80's with various Swatches. Then my service started and the 90's entered with a yellow square G-Shock. Good times.

[@sebazzyx8008]

They have new colors!!!! I bought an Tiffany blue one (aq-800ec-2a )

[@greamespens1460]

I heard on the news that there is a recent claim that Lord Lucan is living in Australia, seeing you with your moustache, you have aged really well!

[@jim_bocho]

Love it! The gold one will definitely end up in the box at some point - have enough arm hair to spare.. Prices have been kreeping up also for Casios though, even the F-91W has seen a spike recently here in Germany.

[@rezaafahlevi178]

iam a newbie, so can you suggest me suitable size strap for this watch? 18mm or 20mm? thanks

[@e.henrythripshaw4554]

Similar in style but superior (IMHO) in specs is the Armitron Ridgemont. Mostly because it has an actual stainless steel case as opposed to the resin of the Casio. Cheaper, too. I paid about $75 US for a matching set in stainless and gold plated.

[@Stoney3K]

That one may be worth a review. Looks to be a little better built, has a slightly larger metal case, and the display is back-lit.

[@marcoronincheese4909]

Tissot just came out with a prx in a mint dial could you do a review on it

[@kamehamehajim]

Jody, could you get your hands on Timex Q LCA Reissues by any chance?

[@jayeyesacks1604]

While lacking a bit of the aesthetics and Casio cachet, the Armitron Ridgemont (inspired by Fast Times at, according to their website) offers a full stainless case, better looking bracelet, mineral crystal, and can be had for sub-$50 USD on Amazon.

[@iancadwallender9779]

That's it...I want one now.

[@darthbandi3026]

Awesome mustache

[@LambentOrt]

The gold one is cool.

[@nukadog1969]

I hope it says something that I'll watch any of your videos to completion, even if I don't prefer the watch(es)...the more I have contact with Casio, the more I get the value for money, the less I like Casio for appearance purposes, from G-Shock all the way down the line...but you got a full view!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

It says a lot, David, thank you so much!