*REVIEW* Armitron Retro All Metal/Steel Retro Digital Sports Watch

Is it better than a Timex T80? I think this is probably the most affordable AND best quality retro style watch you can find on the market in this price range. The underdog Armitron coming out with a solid winner in the retro market.
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[@IlluminatingWatches]

The swimmer logo 🏊‍♀️ is cool. Harkens back to the original Casio swimmers with essentially the same logo.

[@degenerateWA]

Nice, I did not know Casio had an original look that this watch emulated. I do like it though, something so great about those cheesy/corny retro designs I remember growing up as a kid.

[@IlluminatingWatches]

@@degenerateWA absolutely! I’m a sucker for that stuff. The swimmer and the snorkeler were the precursors to the G-SHOCK with the whole water resistance thing. #hugenerd

[@traviswalker8933]

@@degenerateWA the Casio water sports watches in the 80s had that logo.

[@mikes.4136]

Very sharp watch! The light blue color is especially nice. It has an excellent screen too. Great review!

[@degenerateWA]

I agree, Thanks for stopping by!

[@OnivertInHouston]

Beautiful watch, props to the designer.

[@WUDN-WatchUDontNeed]

Thanks for this review! So accurate and detailed, it made me buy one for me! A really nice piece: it feels So solid with the stainless steel case. And the bracelet is better than that of the Casios A-158 and 168. I unboxed an ARMitron Rubik on my channel.

[@degenerateWA]

that's awesome. It is a great watch for sure.

[@jamesrlewin]

I loving your reviews, I like the stainless steel case on this watch. A digital watch can be pretty, too.

[@degenerateWA]

Yes they can!

[@jamieglikin9894]

im so happy with the gold/red "griffy". scratched that 70's itch for 35 dollars, so glad I didn't waste hundreds on a fun watch. I just ordered this in this colorway, hoping it scratches that 80's itch and I'm sure it will.

[@degenerateWA]

Armitron did great with these line of retro watches.

[@WINDINGCROWNS]

Great review! I like the retro look

[@degenerateWA]

Thanks bro. Yeah this is a great little piece. Nothing crazy, nothing out of this world, but a very pleasant surprised from a brand I did not expect much from.

[@stanley9209]

very detailed and well thought out review, good job! also love the channel name. i am too 🙁

[@degenerateWA]

You're in good company then🍻

[@davidsnopeck3296]

old school back light,, pretty neat

[@degenerateWA]

I agree, it adds a touch of fun like taking a trip down memory lane. But its a really bad backlight lol.

[@garycollard1981]

I have one of these but with a black face instead of the 2 tone blue shown here. Good addition to my collection :) Yes that back-light is pretty terrible, on a par with an F-91W.

[@childrolland]

Liked the teal colorway on the face and the swimming man detail. Very cool they are using "ALARM" and "CHIME" instead of symbols as for an example Casio do. Kind of sad that it/the brand is not available here... :( Thanks for the review..., and waiting for the other 2 watches to be reviewed as well :)

[@degenerateWA]

Not sure if I'll do those other 2 right away or cover other watches, but those reviews will come out for sure eventually.

[@michaelw.6957]

Great review, I just ordered one! I've always had a soft spot for the vintage Casio Marlin digitals and have wondered why casio had yet to reintroduce a solid stainless retro digital for decades (instead of sticking to the chromed plastic). Looks like Armitron beat them to the punch, and I gladly paid the $55. Casio probably would've charged $200 for some limited edition piece.

[@degenerateWA]

Thanks for watching🤘. My biggest frustration with many digital watch brands is their refusal to use metal cases. I think it's safe to say it's what we all want. Stainless steel is dirt cheap and there's no reason for it to ever be expensive.

[@piquetuk]

Casio do the A1000 in stainless steel but it's much more subtle with less text on the dial, one of my favourite Casio's. £70 ($100) in the UK.

[@michaelw.6957]

@@piquetuk They did, and it's a nice watch, but the pearl face and lack of text makes for a much dressier feel, while the old Marlins were essentially steel-cased G-Shknocks (though they made resin-cased Marlins, too). The price isn't bad though!

[@TheGrenadier97]

Good review on a solid competitor i say. Water resistance is good enough and my only complains are backlight and lug design.

[@degenerateWA]

Fair enough. Overall I think this watch is a win and definitely gives Casio much more than a run for their money👍

[@BCallum]

Like this watch. You have the C and D messed up, but we get it. Feels like 1981 again. For $30, you really cannot go wrong.

[@degenerateWA]

I ordered them like that intentionally so I could work my way around the face and roll right into the different modes.

[@degenerateWA]

Ooooh I just caught that editing mistake! 🤦🤦🤦, I was wondering what you were talking about. I went back to check and, well, dope! That's what I get for rushing through the editing process. It was pretty late but I was forcing myself to finish it before I went on the road this past weekend. Hopefully you're the only one to catch it 😁

[@dickensNY]

I enjoy your Discord page

[@degenerateWA]

Good to hear!

[@johnsouthern6089]

I wish it had the blue EL backlight. With the color scheme, it would have been perfect.

[@degenerateWA]

That would match nicely.

[@robedmunds7163]

Nice review, looks like it is discontinued now as it is no longer on the Armitron website😢

[@etow8034]

Is the Rubik's and Rogue's crystals really mineral glass ? Armitron's website shows them both as acrylic resin. Normally if it is glass the bevel on the crystal is normally opaque white, but photos shows it as clear which leads me to believe it is indeed acrylic.

[@MotorCityMonk]

Just got my Rubik today and it has the turquoise swimmer and a turquoise outline but otherwise the face is dark. Must be another version, still love the look was just a little surprised at the color change. Also, can't figure out how to "easily" adjust the band. Not in the directions or anywhere else.

[@degenerateWA]

I like the version you have better. The bracelet is sized via the clasp. You have to pop open the retaining latch. I usually use a small jewellers screwdriver to open it. Once it's opened you can freely move the clasp up and down the bracelet depending on the size of your wrist.

[@MotorCityMonk]

@@degenerateWA I do like the version I received - the teal version might pop a little more retro feel. Comfortable watch. Thx for the adjusting info, turns out I’m going to leave it as is, at least for the summer. I went outside and my wrist swelled up a bit from the heat so think I’m good.

[@bbishop2009]

Placing a small piece of cell phone screen protector on the crystal may help to keep away scratches.

[@interman7715]

Full stainless and looks great ,I'm sold ,had pondered the Casio a 1000 but way too expensive imo.

[@degenerateWA]

This one is a great alternative for sure.

[@michaelk487]

Cool

[@degenerateWA]

Price and materials done right.

[@mountaineering6108]

Спасибо! Хорошие часы! Отличный обзор! Электронные часы в корпусе из нержавеющей стали за 30-50 долларов - это мечта! :)

[@degenerateWA]

Они отлично поработали с этими часами. Я думаю, что многие часовые компании могут поучиться у Armitron.

[@mountaineering6108]

@@degenerateWA , на российском часовом форуме пользователи этих часов говорят, что стекло минеральное. Не царапается как пластик.

[@jccollins6910]

How do you adjust it to fit your wrist?

[@degenerateWA]

you have to adjust the clasp. It clamps down on to the bracelet. you will need a strong pin to release it (lift it) and adjust the clasp up or down the bracelet.

[@termit520]

If you trying to copy somebody's style, just like Armitron tried to copy Casio F91 (Timex case shape, Casio's screen and crappy light) , you should try to avoid bad things, like that disgusting light, there's no difference if you produce a watch with a good backlight....also, why they didn't try to copy a Casio's price tag? That would be nice. Armitron should make a plastic crappy thing and put a triple smaller price. Visibility is great, accuracy is great very probably, so alltogether great copy....sorry, great job :-) :-). That's not a usual gas station watch, that's a luxury gas station watch....but it works, everything ok. Good video Simucom, you put a lot more effort to make this video than Armitron to make that watch. Like off course.

[@franciscoarana3735]

If you consider this is going against the A1000 from Casio the price is reasonable 80$ for the Casio, 55$ for the Armitron.

[@vincentmoore7714]

I had the watch and get messed up a month after I bought mine, and Armitron sent a new one in the mail

[@degenerateWA]

Wow, cant beat that

[@user-pf8ph3eq6j]

One of the best is Casio mother

[@LeroyCReed]

I have Casio A700s and B640s as well as a gold and black Rubics and it is a worthy addition. The steel makes it a bit higher quality.

[@degenerateWA]

Facts💯

[@Xanduur]

I bought this watch, thinking it was 36 mm, so much for that.

[@degenerateWA]

You'd be surprised at how well 35mm fits on a square case shape

[@msd5808]

I don't see it on Amazon, but they have listed instead a similar-looking stainless steel case Armitron called "40/8474BKSV." I wonder how it compares.

[@degenerateWA]

The one with the black dial? I think it looks much better actually

[@msd5808]

@@degenerateWA Yeah, I wonder if that is the generic version, as it doesn't have a catchy throwback name like Rubik, Griffy or Ridgemont? Cheaper, too. Hmm.

[@entiar1]

@@msd5808 did you buy it ? amazon version is original ?

[@msd5808]

@@entiar1 sorry, no, have not bought it. I stuck with Casios, but I'm not that into watches and have only gotten 3 so far. I have no reason to think the Armitron on Amazon isn't original. It should be original. Check out the reviews there?

[@entiar1]

@@msd5808 i have a1000d casio. Negative silver versiyon. İTS a good one

[@xamineh]

Do you guys know how to get one of these in Europe? Their official website asks almost 100 dollars to ship to Ireland... Come on!

[@Marian87]

Same issue, I was excited to get one of these and then searched for something in my country and then Europe, but absolutely nothing. I made an account on their site found a discount code for 10% off and the shipping is 65$ with 20$ taxes...ffs...85$ to get it here for a 50$ item that is just a small box, ridiculous.

[@xamineh]

@@Marian87 Haha I feel you. Exactly same problem I had.

[@entiar1]

@@xamineh same problem

[@vazebk9592]

Are you sure there is acrylic dial and not mineral? By your sensations, not by internet data.

[@degenerateWA]

By touch and appearance it definitely feels/looks like acrylic

[@entiar1]

isnt glass ?

[@bc454irocz89]

At least you can polish acrylic

[@stevenfennell7020]

Disappointed it wont fit an 8 inch wrist. Never tried a watch that wouldnt fit my wrist before.

[@degenerateWA]

It is unfortunate, although i think it would be easy to install an aftermarket bracelet that fits. Also keep in mind that I do wear my bracelets loose.

[@albertoperez3223]

Prefer my mudman...

[@degenerateWA]

Keep wearing the Mudman👍