The Casio MRW-200H $15 Wristwatch: The Full Nick Shabazz Review

The Casio MRW-200H is a cheap little plastic watch. It's accurate, it's got a few nice features, and for $15, it's not bad as an EDC sporty watch, particularly for travel.
Sadly, crappy lume and crappy legibility make it a bit annoying on the wrist, so it's not recommended, but for $15, it's not a tragedy.

[@donp2166]

This is yet another Casio gem that people buy as a throw away and end up keeping and wearing a lot.

[@angelcd124]

I’ve recently bought a Casio f108h for ~$10 dollars and I wear it more than I do compared to my Tag Heuer and Citizen

[@gz7587]

This is my favorite watch. Extremely light, legible, analog, timing bezel, day date, 100m water resistant, low price. I love a white dial and dive style indices.

[@davidliftsheavycircles]

I'm in nursing and have worn this and beat it to hell. Not only has it stood up to everything I've thrown at it but it has in the 6 months I've had it only gone +2 seconds with zero adjustments. This blew my mind and won my heart

[@shadowstorm545]

After watching a million videos on watches and owning a lot of them Casio offers the most bang for your buck Casio watches have never let me down and its completely baffling how they are so dead accurate at such a humble price

[@charlesalberti563]

So true I have both both this and a Timex expedition for work and this keeps better time at 1/3rd the price, only have to replace the casino because after years I ruined it to a point that it can't be read any longer

[@ronch550]

Well a significant part of the cost goes to everything else excluding the movement, and other intangibles such as advertising, product support, and other overhead. This Casio is made almost entirely of plastic which really helps keep costs low. I understand these analog Casio watches also use Miyota movements although I think they're not Made in Japan.

[@databloom70]

@@ronch550 Pretty sure all Miyota movements are made in Japan. This particular Casio however is assembled in China. Made vs assembled being the difference here. I picked one of these up for a few bucks at a thrift store recently. I threw a battery in, and it seems to be working just fine. A bit of Polywatch to polish the resin crystal and a good cleaning made it look nearly new. So far I'm enjoying it, although it does wear a bit too large on my wrist if I'm being completely honest. I think it's a good vacation watch, or work around the house type watch. For the price you pay new for one of these, you really can't complain too much.

[@asrafkhan3132]

Ive got 18 casio watches Digital and also analog some of my casio watches are over 10 years old and still working in good order Casio is a branded brand

[@Pinki2019]

For $15 i'm impressed the bezel moves at all. They often don't on the cheapos.

[@brandonar868]

Not with a Brand like Casio

[@hermitgreenn]

@@brandonar868 Not true, some Casios also commit this sin.

[@canuck81]

How anyone struggles to read this dial is beyond me. Very readable.

[@silvanigra]

That's exactly what it is: a watch to take on a trip and not worry about it, while still being handsome enough to be a joy to wear and look at.

[@TheWiseMonk]

This particular model has 2 black dial versions as well. They look much better. We really enjoy your reviews!

[@jeffj318]

Great video, Nick. You can get the dark background with the white hands now. This has become my go-to watch.

[@steveducell2158]

One could make a good argument that this is the pinnacle of quartz watch technology. Since no one actually repairs a quartz watch, it makes little sense to create a case of any worth, artistic or economic. The price is so low that it almost more sense to replace the watch rather then the battery. And lets talk about water resistance. Since it only has a stem and no buttons, there is only one entrance point for water to get in. If you replace the watch rather then change the battery, the seal on the bottom of the case, will never wear out. It is the VW Beetle of watches, embrace it for what it is...............

[@davidsparling3505]

steve ducell Perfect! “VW Beetle of watches”!!!

[@conyo985]

Just got this for 11 dollars! It seems Casio has improved this watch overtime. I got the version with the Arabic numerals and it's fully loomed on the numerals and all three hands. Also on mine the seconds hand hits most of the indices spot on!

[@donp2166]

BTW no one really expects lume on a 15-20$ plastic watch....and you do know, there are other color combinations with far more contrast for better legibility.

[@InconsistentTechDad]

Wore one of these almost daily for 2 years. The clasp finally broke a week or so ago. Replaced with a timex expedition scout 40, just was ready for something different than the sport watch look. Funny enough until watching this I hadn’t even realized (maybe forgot) this watch supposedly has any lume at all lol. Great review as always!

[@b120nx]

I have this exact model for about a year now as my daily beater along with the Duro, and this watch never fails me except for the straps which i had to change twice since i bought it

[@hermitgreenn]

A rotating bezel is such a good feature on an analog watch. Bidirectional? Great, now you have a stopwatch and a timer, basically free!

[@andrewm5017]

Just ordered it on amazon for swim and the lake very helpful review!

[@davidfuertes1973]

Thank you for your video I found you super entertaining and informative

[@sinoy1130]

This the watch I have been looking for all my life. This is the 1st watch that my dad ever bought for me when I was 5 years old. (now 31) I will definitely buy it after knowing the model no. This is definitely the same exact one. Thanks for the upload. Really appreciate it.

[@JoeDurobot]

You can get the same model with a black or navy blue dial, much easier to read.

[@ScumbagHorse]

A year ago today. Happy b-day, MRW-200H!

[@mikewysko2268]

Casio has the best watch to dollar ratio. My favorite work and sports watch. Does its job well and I don't feel too bad when it gets scratched, nicked and worn down. Pretty good deal for only $15.

[@michaelkeaton32]

I'm a fan of day/date for sure. Nice review. I'm loving your channel.

[@FurrowedSon]

LOL - "temporally discombobulated" - awesome.

[@TheEpicProjects300K]

Same I love this dude

[@charlesalberti563]

Bought one of these a long time ago for a work watch I didn't care about and years later I was still using it until I spilled some nasty chemicals on it that left it impossible to read. Was more accurate than my Timex expedition indiglo that is 3x the cost

[@jhancock1575]

Nice looking, decent watch for swimming and knocking around in. A lot of bang for the buck. For $15, more features than I would expect.

[@shaneweightman]

Thumbs up, just waiting for one of these to be delivered ,, will feature on my channel when I get it thanks for the review , Shane uk 🇬🇧

[@thecakemoney8667]

I purchase one to keep time when I'm working the Casio royal will be my next watch!

[@colingrigson1208]

Great video, thank you! By the way, my friend, you should do voice over work for cartoons or something. You sound fantastic!

[@silvanigra]

Can the resin band be replaced with a NATO strap?

[@ReticentSparrow]

Picked up a Casio MTP3050D-2AV for job interviews. I think that's the most I'm going to invest in dress watches. Now, to the more interesting ones...as in the ones that actually work!

[@PhuongFULL]

Can u change the bandwitch?

[@danwells3758]

Got this watch for work a couple years ago at Kohls. I forget what I paid, but I think it was twenty-something. As a paramedic its good because if I get any fluid on it I can easily clean it and disinfect it; and the second hand works fine for checking pulses. The rotating bevel has stuck in place, I could probably loosen it with pliers but it's just not a feature I ever really use so I don't notice it. The plastic buckle you referred to just broke and it looks like I have to buy a whole new band for $10. Casio apparently subcontracts out all parts orders to a different company and they say its back ordered 4-6 weeks. I feel a bit silly waiting that long for a band for such a cheap watch as I'm sure there after market bands I could get that may hold up better, but I probably will lol.

[@oklahomahank2378]

Maybe a silicone band for medical use.

[@suryabrahmana1803]

Nice review Nick you are right pretty crappy strap, just need some modification on it but for15$ it is definitly not a tragedy for low priced watch. A nato strap and yeah it’ll do enough. Thanks for the review and recommendation.(even if you didn’t recommend it)

[@misxlretail5952]

what is the case diameter for this watch MRW-200H-1B2VDF (A594) pls revert me soon

[@gabrielcornea9119]

so if you think it's unreadable then why did you buy this one and not the MRW200H 1BVEG that is a joy to read?

[@ernestod6731]

Excellent reviw. Excuse me, do you have the complete reference number? I love this Casio!

[@duke6j]

Great for a young person to start his or her watch love and possible watch collection.

[@phil2082]

This looks like the right watch to go swimming with.

[@jeffj318]

It should work fine. 100 meters!

[@Rommel1988111]

It's a gem!!!

[@ronch550]

It's common for Casio to offer the same watch in different colors. If visibility is an issue I think you should've gone with the variant of this watch that has a black face. But yeah, this is a 'just fine' watch that you pick on days when you don't wanna get robbed.

[@MarkWilson-rn8tx]

That's exactly why I wear mine! Nobody will want to steal it!!!

[@ronch550]

@@MarkWilson-rn8tx thank you for making me see a comment I made 4+ years ago. 🙂

[@khazelnut]

@@ronch550enjoy again

[@BrianMiller1973]

How’s the detent?

[@happyraider815]

Bugs Bunny doing watch review now.

[@swabby429]

You should have bought one of the versions with the dark face.

[@cristianmicu]

some people like me prefer white dials

[@jcbmax1]

There are other watch faces for the MRW 200 that do not make it look like a cheap and boring sports watch! I saw this video and another one where a diver took it to 100+ feet. Ordered it. I will hold on spending more on sports/dive watches for a while, till I use this to its fullest (that is till it breaks). Taking these watches for diving is fun.

[@TheKRiddler]

like my grandpa use to say you always need a beater watch I would car if I'm under my truck working an this gets banged up

[@void1984]

Where do you travel to be afraid of robbery? Casio Duro wasn't cheap enough?

[@antramirez28]

Nick have you tried the Timex weekender? It's a pretty good watch for around $30

[@andrewm5017]

I also have the weekender great watch!!

[@supertrickyrickyandtheslip1473]

Hey happy 4000+ subs

[@NickShabazz]

Thanks!

[@doug186]

My workout and yard work watch.

[@robertbraun4708]

What is the stated battery life? Good vid. Thanks & Regards from Phoenx, Az., USA 😋👍🇺🇸

[@robertwhitcomb6105]

3 years. Just pull the crown out until you wear it

[@honarserhii]

That's a beautiful watch for the price. Unfortunately, in my country the price is about $40!

[@d.p.5874]

HI there, it's strange that those people who present watches never refer to the movement inside, nor the kind of battery...It's a bit like if someone presented a laptop without refering to the processor inside ...Cheers

[@TheBryan1284]

Other than the lume I adore mine...time to buy a replacement.

[@yermanoh]

just bought a red strap black dial version today from isreal shipped to ireland all for 23 euro...a real bargain

[@mercster]

I have the version with Roman numerals, more legible. Thanks for the video.

[@peterwoods35]

The hand and second markers absolutely DO align. What are you talking about?

[@paquir00]

For 15 bucks this is awesome

[@ABCTEST213]

if this is an automatic watch with steel case and same color, it is a perfect watch for me!

[@JDM417]

Just bought 2 of these the black and the white face versions. Each $5 at Walmart.

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

I just got mine (black & blue model) and the hands do align perfectly. I am unsure if I want to wear it though. It looks ugly

[@Bjustis2222]

Chupick Nicolas wear it :)

[@johncarlevaro943]

Great video. Do you think it resists siwimming with it?

[@billysits2]

bit late but yep definitely

[@thecakemoney8667]

I paid 25 dollars for mine with the numbers and glow good in the dark!

[@keirtaylor4669]

think you have a bad one of these Nick - my hands all align and the bezel moves nicely

[@keirtaylor4669]

Ps mine is the 200H with black face and white hands

[@ComUnSas]

Yup, I got the same and the legibility is fine. The 'lume' is bad for sure but I wasn't expecting anything better. It's a cheap, relatively tough, expendable wrist watch which I use when working outdoors. No complaints.

[@NickShabazz]

Well, yes, that's much better in legibility!

[@davidsparling3505]

Nick...you’re killing me! First watch guy to make me laugh my a** off. Had various versions of this watch but I prefer the dot indices to the Arabic numerals. Like you, I’m into simple dials. Link below is best except for the glitzy “gold” accents on a $15 beater. The pips and bezel markings are more burnt orange than shown in pic...not bad. Why they don’t make a black face with silver or white hands and pips is beyond me. Lume??? It has none as you prove in your “lab”. LMAO! Thanks, you’re better than the ShamWow guy! www.amazon.com/Casio-Mens-MRW200H-1EV-Watch-Black/dp/B005JVP0DC

[@02logan]

The second hand alignment is like lottery-sometimes it aligns, sometimes like the example in the video, it doesn't.

[@claudespeed5573]

you sound a little like kripke from big bang theory minus the lisp

[@richardscratcher5700]

With a little Woody Allen thrown in.

[@ronniep9272]

This was worn by the main character in the movie Manhunter.

[@jeffj318]

I will have to check this out for sure.

[@michaelk487]

Cool

[@brycewalts2444]

Nick what's wrong with the 601 ???😭

[@NickShabazz]

I already answered your question on another comment. I simply don't know, I haven't spent enough time with one. Seriously, it's OK. Calm down.

[@cristianmicu]

7:45 i can't see anything between those 2 lol also amazon canada is always, always, a bit taxing but this time is way too wrong 41 CAD when the exchange rate is 1.30 ...COMON for reference , 15 USD should be 20CAD

[@steveman751]

Yep it really sucks. Most Casio watches are awesome because they're cheap. But when I see the standard casio watch, the F91W which is usually like $10 usd, as $25+ cad I get pretty annoyed.

[@basilbcf]

Now, in 2019 this watch is $49 on A,azo

[@George-nm8ec]

I have some really nice watches but I also I have and wear this watch. Gotta have simplicity in your collection folks.

[@rayseaman6204]

IF YOU are going into a neighborhood/country with a high crime rate, and YOU do not like digital watches, then this IS the perfect watch for YOU ! CASIO has always made reliable and accurate watches, so I see no reason not to buy this watch. Just be careful. A CASIO is EASY to fall in LOVE WITH !!! And YOU will end up forsaking ALL of YOUR other watches ! My F-91W is now the most used watch in my 25 watch collection... And I HATE Digital Watches !!! Go Figure !!!

[@jeffj318]

F91W is still the king of the hill.

[@stunt_boy_1436]

u speak funny

[@fakie180]

Adam Sandler for sure.

[@MrPleers]

Or Moe from the Simpsons.

[@Liberty-rn4wy]

The batteries on these don't last long. Very small 626 battery.

[@howardlippin4721]

Gilbert Godfrey is doing watch reviews?! Oh how the great have fallen. Good job GG.

[@ronniep9272]

🤣 good one!

[@furzkram]

Please hold your hand STILL - else viewers are getting seasick. That constant wiggling is terrible.

[@scout4430wonder]

Why you shaking like crazy...

[@fithriandykurniawan6884]

Man.. you scratching your other watch..

[@fatshadow2062]

You ever get a wild hair to sell that 104, hit me up ... then shave.

[@NickShabazz]

+FATshadow Hah. Appreciated.

[@josepeixoto3384]

legible?? that is the anti-legible, it is white on white; black on black is the same; in watches you NEED mixed races,better is white on black,my eyes were once good; and casiok put no night led on that??!

[@zikkizidan]

i wouldnt be caught dead wearing one of these...sorry

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

It's quite ignorant to claim that timex marathon is much better than this watch. Very arrogant remark

[@davidsparling3505]

interesting...I own some fine Swiss and Japanese watches, but amazing that Casio can make a watch this great for $15. I've had many variations of the MRW-200H. Great when working on machinery or in the yard.

[@canuck81]

I've got more expensive watches but I actually really like this watch and wear it often. I think it looks great

[@raymondwilliams2609]

Hey, Nick it's me again. In my experience over the years with Casio watches, they should have stuck to making calculators, as their watches are crap. I had a 'G-Shock'-it rotted and fell apart. Take my advice-steer clear and buy something of better quality, it may cost more but it'll be worth it.