The Best $20 Analog Watch Everyone Should Own - Casio MRW-200H-1EVDF Diver Style Watch Review

There's so much more to life than just luxury watches. With all the recent talk on my channel of Tudor, tourbillon, Grand Seiko, grail watches, Zenith, and so on, it's once again time to return to watches that anyone can afford. In today's video I share a mini review of the Casio MRW-200H-1EVDF and discuss the Casio MRW range, its surprisingly interesting backstory, and why it is the best analog, non-digital watch in the $20 to $30 price range that absolutely everyone seeking a new timepiece should consider. Join me for a retro and nostalgia fueled mini 90s adventure all about a Casio that's not only a trusty beater watch, but is also compelling, fun, the best choice in its price range, and affordable above all. What do you think about the Casio watch featured in this video? Please share in the comments!
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[@enriquegm]

Loooove the intro!! Salma Hayek!!! Heading to the last video to see the 80’s version

[@theurbangentry]

Here you go, incase you missed it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZuocmqijryorac Enjoy and thank you. Best regards, TGV

[@theurbangentry]

P.s. Gotta love 90s Salma. 🙏🙏🙏 😍😍😍

[@enriquegm]

@@theurbangentryes una diosa!!! By the way 6th time I’ve rewatch the intro, La haine!!! J’adore ce film

[@mercster]

Salma Hayek was (is?) the most beautiful creature God ever created.

[@marlboro9tibike]

I dont always watch intros, but when I do It'd be about the fucking 90's😊

[@Dom.Morris]

A Casio MRW totally saved my ar$e when I was in a tight spot. I'd been relying on my phone to tell the time for years but suddenly needed a watch for a new job for little or no money. It had to be cheap, tough, accurate, legible, lightweight and effectively disposable - this little Casio totally fit the bill! It also rekindled my interest in watches and I've moved on to bigger and better things since. Despite buying it as an emergency 'burner' watch at a difficult time, I became very fond of it and will keep it in my collection forever.

[@boma23]

Very similar here. I had quickly killed a few 'better' cheap tool watches, including the Duro. This lasted 3 yrs+ as a truly beaten tool watch, and this vid has made me want to replace it!

[@comanchedase]

What are you CIA?

[@rbaileyrb]

​@@comanchedase😂

[@Luke-ri5fo]

Did you have to get your arse to Mars in a hurry?

[@gergemall]

Bingo . Comes through when you need it.

[@indianasunsets5738]

For me, the problem with Casio is that they have so many choices that overlap I have problems differentiating between them all! Great vid, TGV!

[@vaughan2203]

I'm having the same dilemma in shopping for a (used) Speedmaster. Omega went nuts with the variations on that model whereas Bulova made one Lunar Pilot.

[@AJHart-eg1ys]

Truth! You don't need 20 options in the $12-$20 range. At least, not so many that are so cosmetically similar. But maybe you have to hold onto those older terrorist models with the horrible lume because so many people want to keep replacing the ones they already have.

[@doyermo7303]

This really is an indestructible and durable watch. I bought mine 6 years ago at Sears for $18.99 and now I wear it to work. I work in construction and I have put mine through hell. It’s still running, keeping great time and I have changed the battery twice. Great watch!!

[@danielcooke9974]

How much would you have spent on batteries if it was not a new casio? These sub $30 watches pay for themselves.

[@Podcastage]

How crazy. I picked up two of these a few months back and absolutely love them and was wondering why they weren’t getting any love. Great to see this in the channel. Keep up the awesome work TGV!

[@theurbangentry]

So glad to hear that Bandrew, these things bloody awesome. Let's hope more people discover them, I feel rather late to the party! I hope you are well. O&U! Best regards, TGV

[@barryt1174]

Same here…

[@DHD10000]

Because its Quartz and the bezel looks like eaten plastic

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

amen, great budget watches with great budget audio equipment makes my wallet happy

[@basshnter1997]

I can attest to how tough these are. Have had my first one for 10 years of a very hard life. On its second band,third battery,bezel glued back on multiple times, crystal polished so you can read the time. Still works fine. I also wear a different mrw when shooting sporting clays. A couple thousand rounds of 12 gauge recoil and still works fine.

[@Ian-Saxon]

A 15 quid watch but a million dollar style video quality. Absolutely smashed it Tristano. Amazing watch with bezel timer, day date and Casio accuracy. Mental good value.

[@mattys1467]

Casio just kills it. What a brand!

[@markwade1376]

IMO they are the ultimate beater watch. Was bought one years ago as a work watch, used it in the steel industry for must be around 9 years until I retired recently, just couldn't kill it. Great watch.

[@alexm2113]

I've always loved Casio's analog watches. They're such nice beater watches and they actually look great too. I must say, very impressive quality too under macro lens.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Alex, I could not agree with you more! O&U! 😎🥂 Best regards as always, TGV

[@paulgraham1465]

Glad to see you back on the affordable trail. I have had the MRW-200H for donkeys- in pools, the sea, hot tubs, etc. and never let me down! In fact, it was my first ever dive watch.

[@chriscon8463]

I finally got one. I can’t believe I went back & forth for so long deciding on a $20 watch! Great watch!

[@jkratoville]

Mine is going on 5 years with the stock battery. What a good looking beater watch. BTW, when one can appreciate both the classic Rolex Pepsi and a $20 Casio, you are truly a watch aficionado.

[@sebastien6483]

So much nostalgia in those montages! I really enjoyed this. Thank you for taking the time to shine a light on this piece.

[@tinentdan]

If they made an all analogue G-Shock version of this watch, with dimensions similar to the casioak, with good lume, mantaining the rotating bezel, but making it unidirectional, and adding solar powered, like the latest casioaks, it might just be the ultimate dive watch.

[@AJHart-eg1ys]

I'd want another 10 bars on the rating, though. I just can't trust a 100m rating.

[@adrianmark613]

​@@AJHart-eg1ysyou dive daily?

[@AJHart-eg1ys]

@@adrianmark613 I wish I could. I do it as often as possible, but I DO live in 4-season territory, so I'm much more limited than usual. The Great Lakes are full of wrecks, but not necessarily the warmest water. I usually go through most of October and stop when the water gets too much below 60. I don't use a suit so it's a thing. 🤣

[@OmarZ77]

I have the orange one-MRW-200H-4BV. It is pretty great. Super comfortable, super legible, and so reliable.

[@southerncountryboy8]

During the law school admissions exam we were only allowed to wear analog watches. I wanted something highly legible, cheap, and reliable. Bought an analog Casio with large numerical hour markers. It worked great and got me through exams. Hope you're doing well friend.

[@folksurvival]

Why only analog? To ensure nobody had a calculator?

[@Aldo-fj7ep]

So they cant make a bomb, that a reason why

[@philspencelayh5464]

Have had one of these for a few years, survived unexpected dip in the sea and just works fine, keeps time pretty well too. Highly recommend.

[@jc944t]

Love the highlights of my favorite decade honestly, the 90's! Well captured and well done. $20 analog, Casio that's hard to beat. Also well done!

[@alisonleighton9739]

Your editing of 1990’s events is epic. Well done. Thank you.

[@Taylorripsharleys]

It’s so wild that you not only made this video, but mentioned the TLD tag as I’ve been dying to scratch that itch, on a budget as of the last few weeks! I may just scoop one of the white dial variants! That’s for all the hard work, content, and inspiration as always.

[@darioscomicschool1111]

That Intro is filled with so many GEMS! Know from the Bottom of my Heart, I appreciate it alot! H'haine, Selma, Baywatch, C&C....Thank you!

[@2pac1307]

It's crazy, I bought this watch back in 2012, and have changed the band three times now (workout,swim), and it still runs like a champ 🏆💪all these years, even the gold accent bezel turns absolutely fine!

[@gr-zj1yp]

I have owned several of these, yet must say the gilt version looks incredible, amazing design language at a price point accessible to so many, love it! Thanks TGV for the review!

[@watchingdanny]

I can't believe how great this watch holds up under macro. Excellent videography, montages and monologue as always. Love your channel.

[@oakmanner1]

I’m brand new to the watch hobby and just recently bought my first watch. I love your channel and your willingness to discuss watches of all types. I really love your channel and am getting an education in watches! Keep up the great work! ⌚️

[@77cjam]

You simply can't go wrong with a Casio. Kind to your wallet and always bring a smile to your face. I personally love my Casio digitals but if you are looking for an analogue grab and go this fits the bill. Superb watch

[@jkratoville]

After watching this video last week, I went into the case and pulled mine out. It had been relegated to occasional "around-the-house-beater," but your review elevated it beyond that. It has been proudly on my wrist for the past seven days. I've always thought its looks punched well above its weight, but during the recent heat and humidity, I was pleased with the comfort of a lighter, non-metal watch. From splashing around at the beach, a ball game and a family BBQ; it felt good and looked great on my wrist. Thanks for reminding me that price should not limit wrist time. I finally enjoyed this watch as I did the day I first took it out of its box.

[@skxcellent]

Fantastic video TGV, thank you! Its practically impossible to beat Casio, in particular at the affordable end of the spectrum. What amazes me about the brand is its the same company that makes this ruggedly handsome tool watch, the amazingly well finished do-it-all watches from their Oceanus line, and pretty much everything in between.

[@ednammansfield8553]

I have three of these in my collection of Casio's, the black dial version with all white lettering and numerals. A white dialled version and also a camouflaged version. All good watches for the price which also have 100M water resistance, you can't go wrong with these. Thanks TGV for your review.

[@adk7962]

Brilliant review. Again, you’re the only person I can watch talk about luxury watches (even though I won’t be able to afford one for a long while) because you can feel the genuine appreciation of each time piece you review. Reading Gregory Hays’ version of Meditations right now. 👍🏼

[@9tophat]

Great video as always TGV! I absolutely love these little gems. I've got four of them and smile every time I pop one on my wrist. Many colorways to choose from, around $20 depending on the model, and 18mm lugs to pop them on a NATO for the best sub-30 dollar analog Casio has to offer (or anyone has for that matter). Cheers!🙂👍

[@tiggergiggles]

This was the watch that got me into watches. I wanted something analog bc growing up I only had digitals. I only ever referenced the time from digital displays also (microwaves, vcrs, etc) and I literally couldn't glance at a normal clock and know the time and it embarrassed me. I bought the MRW bc it was cheap and looked cool. I totally fell in love with it and beat the hell out of it at work and it just kept going. It has been through the wash and slammed against concrete and still works fine.

[@theurbangentry]

Wow, what a cool way to get into watches. I hope it will continue to do that for many more people. I love this comment. Thank you so much for sharing that. Best regards, TGV

[@tiggergiggles]

@@theurbangentry Thank you, love the vids. You review watches like Clarkson does cars. The passion is palpable.

[@jorgeolguingarcia]

Great video TGV! I have this exact model in my collection for the past 9 years. It's the absolute beater watch in the analog realm. Also doing some research after my family gifted me this watch, I found that Nasa issued the watch for some missions. Very cool that something so simple has such heritage. Best regards

[@edgeyt1]

Great to see the Casio MRW-200H getting reviewed it's a truly great watch and I will always own one - great time keeper, legible, comfortable, good looking; even the strap is good (I was worried it wouldn't last after I'd gone through 4 or 5 straps on the F91W but 2 years on and it's as good as new). I got the white numerals version. I bought one because I was struggling to read the time on my F91W, couldn't be happier. The bidirectional bezel makes timing things so much easier than a unidirectional dive bezel too.

[@nicolasansom2681]

Great intro and 90s montage! Love how TGV just loves good design and isn't a snob ❤

[@olifoster349]

Got this watch as a birthday present six months after seeing this video. Love it! So tactical and lightweight. Very cool. And used by NASA!!! Keep up the great and fully comprehensive watch market journalism TGV! I'm a fan boy

[@vincentdoran1148]

Thanks for the great video on one of my favorite watches. I bought one in FL while on vacation, was looking for a tough, cheap, beater watch. This one fit the bill perfectly, been in the ocean, pool, hot tub, etc. This is my go-to watch for travel, yard work, anytime I want to wear a watch I don't have to worry about. Inexpensive, accurate, tough as a tank; well done Casio.

[@bogrot69]

I never lost faith in you brother! 😁Those montages were fantastic. A real trip down memory lane.

[@kevinorr6880]

Well done. A competent review with respect for a watch every young person should be giving as the come of age...and beyond!

[@GrumblingForesight]

Impressive watch for the money, thank you for making us aware of this awesome value watch TGV! On another note, while I’ve been personally enjoying your latest videos over the past year or so (loving the Hanhart visit!) , if I’m being honest, I have also been missing TGVs deep dive commentaries on newer/recently popular watches. Much in the same way I’ve been missing James May’s thoughts on newer cars since Top Gear’s been off the air and The Gran Tour taking up the new format focusing on ,well, the actual touring part of motoring.

[@302wheel]

Still have mine from from about 10 years ago. This video makes me want to pull it out again. Thanks for the reminder!!! 👍

[@dickyjohnson]

I have this watch and I love it! It goes with me whenever i need a tough watch to withstand my various outdoor activities. Great review!

[@elliskaranikolaou2550]

Sold, I bought this and the Casio A700W-1 on your recommendation today. You're the Man, Mr TGV.

[@smflyboy]

Crazy that you did this video, because this watch is so cheap, but so awesome! I have this model in just a slightly different color scheme...I believe mine is the MRW200H-1BV. It's all black with white hands and numbers. It honestly keeps amazing time, it's lightweight and very comfortable, plus it looks pretty slick. I have several really expensive automatic watches and some nice quartz watches, but I wear this Casio everyday. I've had it for a year and never had a problem. It's extremely reliable and if I bang it up eventually, it's inexpensive enough that I can just buy a new one. Great review!

[@neilba1]

Completely agree with You Tristan. I have the white numerals version of this. I wear it at the beach, for doing DIY, fixing the bike etc. Great size, light, durable, ultra legible. In fact It ought to be the blue print for a new generation of G-Shocks. Would love to see an 'up-spec' 'up-armoured' version of this. Awesome.

[@ExpeditedProductions]

Excellent video, Tristan! Really glad to see you continuing to review the entire range of possibilities that the watch world has to offer. This watch certainly could provide excellent utility for those on a budget or act as a gateway for those just dipping their toes into the hobby. Could also be a great tool to help a younger person appreciate watches and horology in general. Really nice to see that the watch wouldn’t need adapters to use different straps. Excellent review, my friend and the video montage from the 90s made me reminisce fondly of the past, but see how far we have come as well. Be well, my friend. Onward and upward!

[@wrenside]

thank you for the opening montage. confirmed that i am not least bit nostalgic for the 90's!!

[@khullaasaand]

That intro of the 90s... Have me in tears. Best time of my life

[@hanscombe72]

During the early nineties my grail watch was Tom cruise’ Porsche design orfina. But back then it never occurred to me that a black watch with a black band could be pvd metal. I thought it must have been plastic. A local shopkeeper had one the 80s version of this and it fascinated me. I even thought the date window looked like another hand. Fast froward to 2012 I was lucky enough to visit Japan. And on a footpath stall we’re dozens of cheap Casios including one of these with more of a field watch aesthetic. Had to get one and still have it.

[@brentjablonski3730]

Great video, as usual. I love your music choices.

[@Ricard0Freire]

I celebrate your channel, one of the best watch channels out there. Genuine content and entertaining. The one I am sticking to after years, whitout losing interest. Keep up the great work 👏🏼

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much for the kind and inspiring words. Onward and ever upwards! Best regards, TGV

[@NedWasHere94]

Got mine in the mail yesterday and it lives up to the hype. Simple, durable, conservative watch that does exactly what I need it to and nothing else. Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll be wearing it to special forces selection.

[@bloolatte]

watch this video like 10 times just for the 90s intro cuts. Amazing!!!

[@basti543]

I really appreciate the effort you put into your intros.❤

[@tylerbishop4811]

Absolutely love the Hanhart stopwatch in the background! What a great way to commemorate the trip!

[@leovalverde1508]

Bravo! The Casio MRW 200 and its bigger brother the MRW 210 are inexpensive but not cheap, functional but not simple. They are worth more then $20-$25 price tags. The MRW 210 and TGV got me back into watches after I ran into some dark times and had to sell most of my small, modest collection. Many thanks!!

[@AutobahnVault]

My 7 y/o daughter lives mesmerized by my TT Submariner, so I got her the PINK one. Loves it!

[@ic5319]

Great video - I've had the 1BV version for a couple of years, it's a great weekend watch. I can go swimming with no worries, it's lightweight, and easy to read. I didn't know that it had been used by NASA and has been featured in movies and TV, so that's a nice little bonus!

[@dannyg6592]

Nice review. I have a MRW200H-3BV and it is a whole lot of watch for under $20! Amazing value, and a good looking, accurate, durable, easy to wear tool watch. Can't beat a Casio for value!

[@IAmConorr]

I love these types of watches. Watching your video to being ordered on Amazon within 10 minutes 👍🏻

[@willcolumbine]

Love that drinks trolley in the intro. Pure class!

[@RedWolfRedWolfRedWolf]

Thumbs up for the intros alone 👍 as always a great review and thanks TGV.

[@akabeko05]

Great montage on opening. It catches the feeling of 90s pop cultures!!

[@smakroki]

Amazing value watch and unbelievably accurate. I've had mine for two years now and it's the only watch I wear in the pool or the sea, swimming or snorkeling.

[@diamondbed86]

Love when you review Casios!! Thanks and stay cool.

[@belsarerc]

Woww! Such a thoughtful video TGV!! Thank you Sir for showing us such a hidden gem!!

[@GenLinkzCnC]

I loved this dive into a layman's reachable cheap watch break down from a watch expert. More of these please! I love all those multithousand dollar time pieces but I'll never own one due to my use case and frugality; I can use this information much more readily.

[@chrisp.5272]

I’m so glad I picked one of these up. Have three Casio’s now a Blacked Out W800H, MRW-200H, and Casio Duro with the blue and black bevel. I like the MRW-200H so much I’m getting another one in gold featured in the video, and sporting the more legible and NASA version for a work beater watch.

[@xWhiteFerrari]

YOU ARE THE BEST. I ADMIRE YOUR LOVE FOR WATCHES, YOUR WATCH COLLECTION IS AMAZING :)

[@TheShane209]

I’m definitely a Casio and Seiko guy myself. The value is amazing. Thanks for the video and hope you had a good 4th sir

[@JakobVarming]

Love the 'Pusher' poster on your wall! GREAT and totally underrated classical Danish action movie!

[@ianjones2545]

I love the bogroll description😂 don't here that much since moving to America. Keep up the good work, awesome content

[@ZoSo828]

Thanks for another amazing video. I love how you still possess integrity for the passion you have and continue to develop content that is original and informative without falling for the honey trap of reviewing watches that are the trend and doing the service of gray market shops. I stopped watching many watch channels because of this. Many start of original but become part of the it. They exchange their madness for watch collecting for views and watches. Anyways, keep up the amazing job. We all appreciate and value the content you produce.

[@theurbangentry]

🙌🙌🙌 That made my day, I could not agree more. Thank you, onwards, upwards and best regards! Best regards, TGV

[@AlphaRed28]

Wow, that intro took me way back to the 90s! Amazing time.

[@Kylosgrande]

This felt like an episode of top gear reviewing a watch, and that’s good!

[@shogun9450]

Cheers from tx, glad you’re doing well

[@bubbabrannan5915]

Always great intros and great watches. Thsnx TGV 🥃🥃🥃

[@timemycollection]

The intro alone was 🔥 Thank you for the education!

[@augustoortiz3615]

Gotta say, this video is already worth it for the superb intro alone

[@sportomundi]

Great video si very interesting intro from 90's I would love another video like this for the most afordable mechanical analog watch.

[@heikowallauer]

Good evening TGV! That's one of those OG Gentry videos! And I have to say, the quality of the video production is outstanding! Well done, sir! Best regards!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Heiko, very kind. Few things get me as motivated unpretentious and a trusty affordable Casio. I hope you are well, here's to you my friend 🥂😎 Best regards, TGV

[@gregleingang9409]

Pure class as always!

[@dperreno]

Yep. I have this watch (black with white hands version). It is my beater/home improvement project/cycling watch. I've had it for probably 7 years and only replaced the battery once. It still looks almost as good as new and I love it for when I don't want to risk damaging my "good" watch.

[@kicksnfigs8658]

Had this in the steel version and since passed it on to a friend. Its a beater everyday solid watch.

[@Gunner2003-]

Tgv you are a top role model for me your videos are brilliant thank you

[@stevez5252]

Love it content, presenting, cinematography better than anything on tv many thanks 🙏

[@MusicInApril]

My daily beater. Love that watch! Thanks for the review.

[@anorax001]

A new TGV video. My life is complete! 😃

[@HitsuTwistedTalong]

the intro was effing EPIC!!!!

[@CaptainWillard830]

I love it! I’m ordering one now and 9 more as surprise gifts for my small team at work!

[@Cyan_Nightingale]

Glad you finally review this watch. I owned the MRW200H watch since 2 years ago and it's the best analog beater around. The only down side is its thin strap & cheap resin material.

[@boxfordchief]

It's a great iconic watch, tough and tells day date and time! Own one myself. Glad to see TGV do it justice!

[@MrGeirSteinar]

I know it’s gonna be a good one everytime you put Kitano in the intro ❤️

[@lislearnitalianwithsongs]

Cool 90’s references, but as an Italian Totò Riina, Falcone e Borsellino stood out! Thanks for the video, great as usual!

[@luiseduardobittencourtreis4283]

Amazing piece of horilogy, excelent price range and very confort on the wrist! Nice review!.

[@saevans63]

I love my MRW-200H watches. I’ve got 4 versions of the watch and have given my kids one to wear. Every watch addict needs one in their collection 👍🏻

[@GodIsInHisHeaven]

I miss everything about the 90s, thank so much for that epic intro.

[@rain3304]

thanks TGV for another fun vid

[@FiremanFrach]

Thank you for this review! I just got mine yesterday with Neo green numerals. Love it. Hard to believe the cost.