The Greatest Cheap Watch EVER

The greatest cheap watch ever is quite possibly the Casio A500WA-1, a world timer with a full globe map for just £45. Why is this a watch you should absolutely take a look at?
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[@darkhorsegarage9623]

I wore a Casio watch through the 1980s. Then I discovered and fell in love with expensive, fragile watches that don’t keep time very well.

[@giakhanhthehinhcoban]

that pretty much summed up luxury watches' characters :)))

[@Santoshlv426]

Well did that folly !

[@ronch550]

I've liked automatics for a long time but lately I'm honestly getting tired of them.

[@alphacause]

Casio's role in the world of horology cannot be overstated. For many of us, before we had the discretionary income to buy luxury watches, Casio was the most accessible watch, and its accessibility is why it is the gateway brand that kindled a greater interest in watches for so many people. The guy or gal who is now wealthy enough to buy a Rolex, Omega or Grand Seiko probably, unless he or she came from privileged means, had their first watch be a Casio.

[@alwayspooh1588]

Ohhhh Yes!

[@Tommy-eu4qo]

Could not have worded it better!

[@chesswizard31]

I still wear my Casios as frequently as my Omegas.

[@alphacause]

What I love about the Japanese is they really humble the world of luxury, in many areas, and not just in watch making. They have an uncanny ability to create quality work without having that work cost an arm and a leg.

[@ozicryptoG]

They are marvellous. I remember Dad wearing one, buying me one (as well as a Seiko 5) and telling me "these are not expensive but it will not let you down like a mechanical watch will". I was in awe and wore it all the time. I still have it, with it's base metal pitting and it's a bit grubby but 30 years later, it still works. And the Seiko 5 does not. It could. But you know? Amazing stuff.

[@James-gr3dc]

I’m a pilot and I fly with this exact same watch. It’s one of those watches I don’t care if it gets gouged or scratched up or covered in oil or fuel, yet who’s functionality I greatly appreciate. Nice and light, it doesn’t get in the way, can cop a sweaty cockpit like a champ, and it gets comments more than any other watch I’ve had. One could easily conquer the world with one of these and a BB58…

[@julienfroidevaux1143]

Are you flying planes from the early 20 th century exposed to the elements ? That cockpit of yours sounds pretty grim .

[@oxdudepoege]

this was one of my first watches, gifted to me by my uncle and i still own the vintage one today. sadly it is a resin watch and one lug broke 20 years ago. but the module itself is still running fine

[@levterterian8219]

Totally agree, although AE 1200 is on my wrist. Super cool on both accounts.

[@Post_Leako]

I love this watch, but the real best feature is the 5 alarms and that they all have settings where you can set them to go off all the time, OR go off once which is really useful if you have a dynamic schedule.

[@valobou]

this guy who is Brodcasting this channel is real talent. Love to listen his story...You are good, keep going.

[@TheGunDude]

I miss the old style videos of just watch shots and no faces.

[@TekindusT]

I own exactly this watch and others in my collection. If I wasn't a collector or an enthusiast I'd probably wear only this watch until it died. It is still my go-to when I have to work across time zones, as I don't own a GMT watch. I don't need a GMT because I have this little Casio.

[@robochase6000]

this is one of the only retro Casio watches I found that also has a countdown timer, which is super handy! on top of all the other features, and the fact that you have to charge it 0 times per year, it's the best :)

[@petervrousgos5603]

That's my first "official" watch that made me fall in love with watches and watch collecting🤩

[@bullnose01]

Right now I'm wearing my AE1200. All the functionality of the A500, but at less than half the price. It is The travel watch since unlike the A500 it will go through most airport magnetometers without setting off the alarm. 😊

[@seanhickling7340]

I vote for the AE-1200 world time 👨🏻‍🦲👌🏻

[@Spectrecontrol]

Yaayyyy! I bought one of these just to play around with it and it has been a complete surprise how much enjoyment it brings. It opened my eyes to how much value there is available in a lot of the lower priced watches, even if they don't make it into a permanent collection they can still be a lot of fun

[@nahidrahman]

Agree with you, assuming the case is steel and not chrome plated plastic? My first 3 watches were Casio, still have one of them, plus 3 more recent acquisitions- CasiOak, Casio Royale and an A168. The Royale is probably the most similar to this in function but I guess a bit more classier

[@arcefelipe17]

Had one of these for 5 years, bought it on a trip to Thailand, unfortunately it was stolen 4 months ago on a vacation, loved it, fun and useful, will definitely get another one

[@stefanluciw8023]

Casio cmd-40 TV remote control watch.. The fun I had with this watch.. In a bar in Ireland everyone watching a horse race. I'd switch the telly channel just before the end of the race... By far the best watch ever ever... Or standing outside Currys and turning all the sets off.. Evil bliss..😂

[@Protocallireland]

I in had that same watch and did similar antics! Stopping the school video presentations, TV shop windows, tormenting the old man by standing on the stairs and changing the channels! I think he threw it in the bin for revenge!

[@WATCH-4U]

I Have this A500 & AE1200 and must admit do wear this 500 more such a great iconic piece....

[@paulgraham1465]

I have been looking at this for a while, but I already have the ae1000 and ae1200. I’m surprised he didn’t mention the gold tone version of this as well.

[@mdjmurray]

This has been my daily wear for many years now. Never changed the battery, I don’t think I’ve ever adjusted the time. It works, looks fab and if I break or lose it I’m not going to worry about it

[@fubaralakbar6800]

I have one, and I can confirm they are great. I like the way the numerals look--all the same size instead of that one squished-up one at the left. But for the moment I'm still in love with my OG Timex Ironman.

[@nathanaelsmith3553]

Those squashy digits irritate me too. The IronMan watches are legit - I remember my school friends having them. My favourite digital watch is the W86.

[@fubaralakbar6800]

​@@nathanaelsmith3553Mine has a pretty cool story behind it. I bought it on Ebay a couple months ago for about $15. It didn't beep at all, turned out the contact to the beeper was broken off. So I took a pencil, and used my pocket knife to cut off a piece of the metal band around the eraser. I then wedged that piece of metal up under where the contact had been, closed up the watch, and to my absolute shock it worked! The display is also missing some segments, so that's next!

[@theenavybluemonster]

The AE1200WH-1A is my favorite cheap watch.

[@handlesarethelaststrawiquit]

My first watch nerd phase was digital watches when they first blew up. The ultimate complication was a game. I was eight. Once we went to Hawaii and street vendors in Honolulu would have dozens of different models with all kinds of features. I got one with an am radio and headphone jack that actually worked! Until the battery died after a few days. I think they were imports from Hong Kong.

[@Faenwolf]

Had the black resin one as a child. Loved the map.

[@arielcandoleta5347]

I have an F201 WA dual time with different alarm options and I set it in 24 format. It has better screen illumination that the F91 W.

[@TroelsDenLux]

Wow. Ordered mine 2 weeks ago after quite some consideration (with the light grey bezel) and picked it up 3 hours ago. And now this video drops. Chose it for the simplicity yet for its vintage style and somewhat quirkiness. The ‘bigger’ world timer is too crowded for my taste

[@vatsal515]

Which one is better quartz movement or mechanical now a days?

[@IvMacCuts]

The gold version of this is one of my go tos. Great watch!

[@paulmcnamara2908]

Had one of these first time round! And not knowing it had been re-released bought the Skmei Homage version but will be getting the real thing now I know of its existence!

[@Kevster-dp7tt]

Try as I might I still haven't found a watch that surpasses my beloved Casio F-91W. I'm wearing it now but I wouldn't know because it's so light and so comfortable. I know it's there when I need it & I know it won't let me down. It's far tougher that I need it to be and it's far more water resistant than Casio claim. Add to that the nostalgic charm that it offers me and I just can't shake it off top spot and believe me I've tried. God tier!

[@ricardochaveste7367]

Greetings from St George Utah, Epic, very well done, Casio, magnificent. What more can you ask a unique design all way around ,I'm a Casio freak 😜 definitely need to add this impressive piece in my collection. Thanks again.. until next time..

[@KenanTheDivine]

What is the name of the music playing in the background? Anyone please.

[@ListenToPowerViolence]

Casio has 5 or 6 watches from the F92W to G Shock models that are contenders for the best watch for the money in the world. No other brands are in the running.

[@dano9411]

F-91W

[@ListenToPowerViolence]

@@dano9411 Not familiar with that one.

[@ListenToPowerViolence]

@@dano9411 Not familiar.

[@ahmadakira]

Great review, Thank You 👍

[@edwardbianchi192]

I had many Timex and Casios. Still do. I feel like they give some of the best value and functionality. I would like the more expensive watches but every time I wear them I get nervous.

[@josemariavazquez9063]

Casio do great watched, and this is an example. To mention that when Casio developed this watch, what now can be seen as ordinary was a real technological revolution, you have to see what other watch makers were doing at that time. I have my AE1200 in my collection is a great watch and I wear it often...

[@Nodrog832]

I got a Casio very similiar to this one as my first watch. I thought the light is the coolest!

[@kyledriscollmusic]

they should drop a full metal version of this and make it slightly thinner

[@kms08711]

Daamn you think this watch is tall It's a crazy thin watch!

[@kyledriscollmusic]

@@kms08711 not compared to a lot of casios, it's made more obvious with the combination of casio metal straps making it look disproportionately large on wrist. There's a shadow you can see from the glass to the screen implying that there's some wasted space on it. If you compare it to a lot of other casios it's quite noticeable. I still like it a lot but it could be better

[@giacintoboccia9386]

Funny, I just set in use my Casio DBC-611 today...

[@ignaciopadilla5150]

Really cool little watch. I wish Casio would reissue it with a metal case, a better bracelet, mineral or sapphire crystal, and 100m wr. Of course, that is just wishful thinking. Great vid

[@Honzo64]

i wish the same. it's just such a cool little watch, but it feels pretty cheap.

[@barnzstorm2036]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@dasbaniprasad]

Got one and love it!

[@oskarolabarrieta6714]

The same but golden versión is awesome

[@mikkoluo]

I like it, just ordered one 4 days ago :)

[@jeffhewton6651]

I just ordered mine after watching the video... the price is too good to be true 👍

[@Davitamon76]

I love this watch! the only wish I have is that they would make it in metal........... But I still wear it anyway!

[@Santoshlv426]

Andrew, the coolest cheap watch was covered on this channel months ago in the form of the Casio F91W. Now you can have a watch with a cool screen, astronomically complex movement and price to match but there's only one that's made the FBI's watchlist and is the preferred bomb detonator for allies and terrorists alike and that's the iconic Casio F91W !

[@ahchiu9]

I don't know what it is about a cheap but robust Casio, but between this and the AE1200, I've been wearing my digitals more frequently than my analogs!

[@AbdulRWatches]

Great Casio, but the AE 1200 World Timer wins that battle.

[@monishkanna1219]

agreed.

[@craig2100]

Still own and use mine

[@darkeye77]

Came here to say this. Best watch ever made.

[@GyrobotCoUk]

Came here to same the same too.

[@Unlucky1776]

Or even the ae1500

[@PyroClit]

Its on the same category but the AE1200 is my best cheap watch.

[@AHarker100]

Every collector must have at least one.

[@ronch550]

I have two Casio digital watches: an A500WA and an AE1200 which I think is the best cheap watch. I would've liked the A500WA a lot more if it were sized similarly to the AE1200. As it is, I think it's just too small.

[@Bigmarci]

Casio AE1200 "Royale" is cheaper and has 10bar water resistance instead of 3bar

[@ginxzypher]

Killer watch, but I prefer the B-640WD-1A. It looks more like how I remember old Casios from the 80s looking.

[@user-wu2pg5zh2r]

I miss the microphones. Your videos were unique and charming, now they are just like everyone else's. :(

[@brrav_]

Couldn’t agree more❤

[@DamienSLR]

HEY WHAT I just bought one like 2 weeks ago. So I have no choice but to agree.

[@bsa18599]

The watch to wear if you're travelling, leave your GMT Master and Sky Dweller at home, wearing them is like having a flashing bulls eye for muggers and thieves.

[@08ryanalollipop]

Nooo! Why did you make this video! I've been waiting for a gold version to appear on eBay for months so I can snap it up for cheap. Now everyone will know about this model lol

[@850Tech]

Finally saw the man behind the great voice. If he reviewed a banana people will forget all other food. Love your videos for a long time and love Casio

[@850Tech]

Well those watches reminds me of my G-Shocks and rugged and too busy. This on the other hand is shiny sleek and very very nostalgic. I can’t get that feeling with the Casio Royale

[@xgford94]

AE1200 …mic drop

[@villewintermaul1907]

Decent, but the A1000 and A1100 are the very two best current offerings from Casio❤

[@Uneducatedopinion57]

AE 1200 VS DW 5600 ( any of its variation)

[@paulrylatt9642]

Casio Calculator watch.

[@andoletube]

3:15 Everything I've read about this watch says it's not a cast metal case - it's painted plastic. I have to rule out this watch for that alone

[@xgford94]

AE1200 with SKXMOD stainless steel/ Sapphire case mod is the answer

[@andoletube]

@@xgford94 Couldn't find the A500WD there.

[@coverkosong7309]

I think theres Lip-Synch error / delay of the video !! Anyone ?

[@dieterspecht36]

Guys this is no longer in the US catalogue, if you purchase one it most likely is a fake. It is a gorgeous watch!

[@ChippingawayatOCD]

Goldeneye 64 you beauty🎉

[@tehonlyFreeman]

Great watch, just need's 100m W.R and it would be even better!

[@adamtaintbury]

The case is chrome plated plastic, not metal.

[@BarnOwl61]

If it comes to value for your money, for me, nothing beats a Casio! 😊

[@ph8077]

I still think that digital watches are a pretty neat idea....but then again, I am an amazingly primitive ape-descended life form.

[@Williamchan87]

But all that is available in the AE1200, and that one is almost just half the price. 🤔

[@SUB-IN-SUPER]

Casio is like the early nokias of watches. They can't be beat.

[@brianmsahin]

It's definitely a winner but it still doesn't beat my Casio Royale AE-1200 ...it's just a little bit better .😊

[@mesiuuuut5095]

A500 or ae1200? 🤔

[@arsimahmetaj6272]

Top watch

[@lucianacarvalho4095]

AWESOME! I have one 🙃

[@SeriousMist]

Sorry to be old but when I was 10, Casio’s all came with a metal case. Chromed resin is a no-go for me.

[@teenoso4069]

ever ever

[@ratblack8207]

Before watching __ If it's another Casio I will scream Casio is great but after having 5 Casioes it gets kinda old After watching _____ I should get that one just as my last Casio. You know how it is

[@stillben]

How is this better than the 1200? Bigger numerals?

[@munkbok]

more sleek

[@needfoolthings]

​@@munkbok The correct comparative form of sleek is sleeker, which ironically is a sleeker term than more sleek.

[@julianbizdoaca1546]

They made them to small in size

[@jrsoldit]

Timex Easy Reader Day Date 35mm is the winner

[@Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya]

Luv all my Casio’s…!!! 👍😊💥

[@rarts2000]

Casio Royal :)

[@BGRUBBIN]

My DW5600 has been rock solid from day one. Comes with solar and Bluetooth!

[@juliuscaesar8801]

Casio, Timex…the best all time million dollar watch at Workmans price. Cant beat these watches. Dependable, takes a beatn, continues to be by your side like a best friend dog.

[@LamarFaciane]

This is a gem of a watch however, I will tell you why I have moved away from resin cased watches as a whole including G Shock. I went to do a battery change on a Casio Aq230 and as if from rot the the lug broke under removing the case back. These are great but are addictive and disposable. I flipped my collection of resin watches in to a Seiko SRPK17J. I'm well pleased. Sad to see them go but these are a horrible addition for me 🤣.

[@tahseendavid]

I love this video ❤️❤️❤️

[@alaththar819]

No. it's Casio DB-520 😂

[@woodchild48]

Oh boy, it's not even waterproof, how can you call it the "best watch" today? My first Casio was 100m waterproof and cost 10 bucks back then.

[@Uneducatedopinion57]

Is this trying to trigger the casio fan army?

[@hugo2fiscalrn]

It's an AE1200 for women. Just my opinion.

[@TheTeaisDelicious]

Casio is arguably the one watch brand that leads everyone to haute horology, followed by Timex and then Seiko. My collection consists of Patek, FP Journe, AP and Rolex but my most treasured watch which I still wear is my first Casio I got when I was 10 from H Samuel in 1987! I love that watch because it taught me how to value time!

[@zafozafo7481]

No

[@NicholasSadlier]

Makes vastly overpriced GMTs look like rusty old sun dials with weeds growing through them

[@user-cg7tw5yc9n]

First!