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

[@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]

💯

[@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 😁

[@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.

[@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

[@terminal-velocity111]

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

[@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'.

[@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. 🔥

[@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.

[@hattyfarbuckle]

Still think Casio missing a trick for us who love the retro looks but not the throwaway nature - a Vintage Plus range with the same looks plus sapphire, all stainless dial surround even pressed over plastic, light n lume and twice or three times the price should cover it

[@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

[@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.

[@WATCHingJames]

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

[@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

[@NotoriousK_I_T]

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 😃

[@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

[@andyc6736]

I wish they made these watches with mineral or Saphire crystals and in stainless steel instead of resin/chrome plated! It’s not that expensive these days and I’m sure folks would pay a few extra $!!!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@JeeGee114]

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

[@NathanChisholm041]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@christopherjohnson4276]

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

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@elfranco7758]

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

[@DisplayKeesBack]

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

[@javierortiz70]

Picked up one of these (silver tone/white dial) thanks to your video. You hit the nail on the head when it came to moans and niggles, but what a fun and good looking watch! It's amazing how such an inexpensive watch can become an instant favourite amongst other more expensive watches.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@tomcruz3774]

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

[@SeikoLeaks]

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

[@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

[@hattyfarbuckle]

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

[@bobyoutube4037]

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

[@tomcruz3774]

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

[@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.

[@slaphead2965]

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

[@haping1]

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

[@cawschwarzraben359]

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

[@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.

[@nickhannaford3253]

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

[@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 🤘

[@Zephyrdaze1819]

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

[@gorillasinthewrist]

It’s a great Paul Rutherford impression

[@AtheistOrphan]

Relax!

[@HAL-xy3om]

Nice classic model, my dad had the silver one!

[@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!

[@guillaumeweber3655]

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

[@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.

[@RichardsModellingAdventures]

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

[@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.

[@luism6213]

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

[@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. 🤔

[@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.

[@mrz80]

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

[@MrDodgerdodson]

I ordered one before I finished watching this review! I love this more than anything I've seen in years.

[@olafschermann1592]

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

[@sebazzyx8008]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@dan74275]

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

[@bjornkeizers]

I'd love it if Casio made watches like these in modern sizing and FULL METAL cases with proper bracelets. I'd definitely pay more to get something in a wearable size with proper metal. But those fake metal plastic cases just really put me off.

[@whiteglovewatches9908]

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

[@SOPM2007]

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

[@WATCHMEGOBROKE]

Beautiful watch we have the Silver dial. Review coming Soon!

[@richardsmegma5081]

Love the enthusiasm!

[@rakeshpopat8188]

Very nice watches I'm thinking of buying one with the turquoise blue display.

[@nahteinas]

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

[@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!

[@matthewbessey681]

The gold looks awesome 🤩

[@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…

[@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.

[@kendrickweaver2012]

Love the ‘stache

[@vulpinish]

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

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

FILTHY! Like my tache.

[@kiwicory100]

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

[@morganbaker6342]

Jody the moustache and Glasses combo is giving major Groucho Marx vibes

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ha! Yeah, I think I may have needed to trim it a bit more.....

[@jamesblonde2271]

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

[@daanzen]

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

[@wristwatchcheck]

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

[@Chopperdriver]

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

[@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...!

[@elaerize]

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

[@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.

[@diamondbed86]

Love the Casio reviews

[@yuceler77]

I bought one of these recently. I like it. But the digital display is too deep in the watch and too far away from the screen. at least that is how it looks to me. There could be more space for digital display by just removing the useless static text around the screen. buyer of this watch could learn what this watch offers like alarm or chronograph, instead of writing it on the screen. digital display should also have been closer to screen. But I am happy overall with the purchase. It is so hard to find rectangular watches nowadays.

[@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.

[@UnseenHero]

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

[@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 🤓

[@markmahood3093]

There is something different about you. Just can't put my finger on it ... Awesome video!

[@thastump]

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

[@LeShark75]

This has me wondering what happened to my original I'm clearly wearing on a holiday photo from back in 1993.

[@davepoole5582]

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

[@HDomRR]

I like the price/accessibility, but I would gladly pay more for a stainless steel case, non rolled links, better water resistance, and a light. Willing to bypass a sapphire crystal but it would have to be plastic. Can’t fix mineral. Admirable that they’re staying true to their old school models, but they’re also missing out on what could be a potentially huge selling point for those that want the 80s look with some modern day resilience. Not expecting gshock levels, but something above a throwaway watch that you could have history with.

[@amstrad79b]

I see a moustache. I click LIKE. I'm a simple 80s man.

[@iancadwallender9779]

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

[@janihellberg6911]

I'm not sure, but I think Citizen was first with these ana-digis, I think they came out 1980. I hava couple of the vintage ones and they are great and can get them cheap, but they weren't cheap back in the day, so construction os solid for the time.

[@carpandrei7493]

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