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In this Casio A1100 review video, I analyze the latest steel Casio digital watch to see if this is the luxury Casio worth buying (or if it's overpriced). I take a look at the silver, gold, and black versions, with the codenames A1100D, A1100G, and A1100B, respectively; there are some notable differences between the three, including the light or backlight. These watches were all purchased by Ben's Watch Club.
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[@hellspawn]

Honestly not a fan of these for 150 bucks. Casio seem to have this attitude that stainless steel is some sort of high luxury material, when it's been the industry standard for years at this point. If Armitron can afford to do a fully stainless steel digital for under 50 bucks, why are Casio seemingly incapable of doing so? I like a lot of Casio watches, but their price points are insane on any of their non-resin models IMO.

[@tescoshortage]

Toyota 4Runner syndrome, probably. Casio is likely so confident on their reputation for durability that they feel they can charge $150 for a stainless digital watch.

[@hellspawn]

@@tescoshortage I don't doubt it, but reputation or not, Casio watches are an awful value proposition IMO. You can get watches that exceed or match Casio's quality for way less money these days. If you buy the right models, the Chinese brand Skmei have some offerings that really rival Casio. I've worn one for years at work, and it's holding up great. Has a better backlight than a Casio as well.

[@AnalogSins]

I owned a griffy. Stewie Wonder could tell it was a 50 dollar watch. Nothing wrong withn that, but it looks and is built as cheap as it is. If this is made better, it could be worth more. I hate the fact that no one makes a decent quality digital watch.

[@gitnjur]

Casio does make a more than decent quality digital watch, it's called the g shock. These retro style watches are all landfill ready right out of the store. ​@@AnalogSins

[@Naroomsc2]

bought it 2 months ago for 80€

[@yvesleroy5740]

Try it with a vintage brown leather strap ... I love mine

[@adk7962]

Yup. I’ve seen it on a brown strap on other channels and it looks awesome.

[@yvesleroy5740]

@@adk7962 I wear mine on a Rallye vintage strap from Rios1931...perfect combination

[@vladimix3743]

where can you get one for this model ??

[@joshranged2]

@@vladimix3743 just any 20mm strap

[@SupJan-y9q]

@@vladimix3743 i got my leather strap for it on amazon, just a generic 20mm strap

[@satinkuti5875]

Love the design, but 30m wr and no 24-hour mode are deal breakers.

[@jotr.9786]

idk I think it's more interesting without a 24 hour mode

[@Frezri69]

who tf needs more then 30 m wr.

[@fran2911]

@@Frezri69 Snobs that don't take it out of their felt box collection. smh

[@Mati1242]

I really can't understand why would Casio release a watch without 24-hour format.

[@jotr.9786]

@@Mati1242 f_ck that, they didn't even bothered to write pm it's only "P", like wtf casio ...

[@levijosephcreates]

Will be grabbing the silver version adding a nato strap to use as a beater watch, Big Cheers for the heads up.

[@totempolejoe1]

The black and green one is beautiful!

[@andrewd7586]

I bought this on release here in Australia Ben & it’s a great wear! Among my plethora of other Casios, it’s a stand out!🤩👍🏼

[@adk7962]

It was between this and the SKXMOD for my A168 for me. And I went with the SKXMOD. But I may still get this because it looks brilliant on a brown leather strap. Thanks for the great review!

[@אלכסס-ח5ג]

To be honest it looks good on everything.

[@goatreviews]

Glad to see Casio making more watches with a metal bezel! 👌 Although, I’m not sure if the price premium makes it worth it 🤔

[@BogiTube84]

The co-criterion for this watch is that it does not have a 24-hour mode :(

[@bzorbbob817]

Omg no way even the cheap casios display time in 24 hours

[@BogiTube84]

@@bzorbbob817 what do you mean?

[@bzorbbob817]

24 hour format

[@kostar500]

Donno why… i never liked the 24 hour format at all… am pm is where it’s at.

[@BogiTube84]

@@kostar500 it is important to me. It's just a matter of taste.

[@Polter6eist]

I paired the golden version with a crocodile leather strap from my King Seiko and it's a blast! I bought it on discount for around 100 $

[@dantealighieri4258]

One good point about this watch worth mentioning is that it has standard 20mm lug width, so you can easily swap straps.

[@stealthz275]

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[@Conundrum191]

Given Casio, I'm somewhat surprised there isn't another version of this watch in grade 2 or 5 titanium, with sapphire, and a $2,000 price tag, because reasons.

[@johnlee7164]

Reasons like money?

[@stevehenrytagami4709]

I have huge wrists and bought the gold one just for it's retro bling 80s style. I did not buy it for practical or spec reasons moreover an addition to complement my evening wear. This is a dress digi

[@Feniche17]

Ive got months of one these on wrist, and the bracelet is honestly perfect for this watch- if the links were solid it would (likely) be thicker and less chiseled than a comparable solid link bracelet at this price point

[@predatoruy]

I have the black one and I love it!

[@AndreiLucaa]

It’s a great design. Enjoy it 👌

[@barrettwbenton]

Interesting take: I nearly bought one late last year, but decided to go for Casio's EFA120D-1AV instead: yes, its a "hybrid" ana-digi, but 1) the digital display uses Casio's EL backlighting for a crisp, even display; 2) that display is subdued just enough not to distract from the analog hands, making the watch super-legible for what most people will be using it for 90% of the time; and 3) like the A1100D, the case and bracelet are stainless steel, the watch sports a mineral crystal, *and* a WR rating of 100m. The kicker is the price: I paid a bit under US$50 via Amazon - at the moment, it's somewhere just south of US$60, still under half the price of the A1100. Maybe its time this watch got a review from you?

[@togce]

A steel version of the A500, A700 or AE1200 would've been nicer but instead they went with the ugliest one in my opinion.

[@styleemusic]

A500 beautiful that case and map is perfection.

[@014fnils]

A great and very detailed review, thanks! 👍 The bracelet is only 205mm, so its not for the large wrists.

[@GCKteamKrispy]

The fact that Casio won award is amazing to me. It's not like: "Only luxury brands can win"

[@krissjacobsen9434]

I bought a silver one for full retail price, and IMO it's actually worth it. Maybe just barely, but still. My only problem with it is the lack of 24-hour mode. Not a dealbreaker, but I prefer it to AM/PM.

[@redsox7897]

I have both gold and silver version they are both nice but I like the gold one more. They are strap monsters.

[@Neruomir]

Casio has some serious wonky pricing as you sometimes pay almost dubble for a different color that's not even limited. :S I guess the insane price on this piece is the "vintage" tax as there is nothing to motivate the cost in material or function.

[@duggu6774]

This watch is love at first site so bought 2 watches. 1 for collection and another for daily use ❤❤❤ im loving it ❤❤❤

[@micaljimenez7381]

I have this casio,just for collection,i use it sometime for pleasure,she is great,all steel just like casio in 198p,i only buy old casio or new in steel because they are very solid and good quality

[@conniethunder]

Good video. But now I do need to add a Casio to my collection. :( My 1st timepiece was a Casio in 1980. Maybe I've been too 'snobish' just wanting mechanicals ?

[@jjakiefte2165]

I still have mine from the late 70s, in blue BTW. Including box and papers

[@Unlucky1776]

Amazing!

[@joemamagae]

damn that's cool

[@tab9175]

I bought it and I'm happy with it! It's my second most worn next to my Orient kamasu. It's my fav digital and I find it harder to go back to the Casio royals / g-shocks as its such a nice size/weight around your wrist. My first Casio royal died due to water leak while swimming so there's that though...

[@kyledriscollmusic]

I love it, just wish they'd fix some of the issues with a V2. But that'll probably take 10 years

[@Tartan]

Bought the gold one for a bit of retro fun and genuinely love it.

[@Elazar1143]

I really like the black version but no proper waterproofing is a deal-breaker for me.

[@pizzagogo6151]

Recently got a Casio GM-5600 ( basically a steel square Casio), couldn’t be happier with it.😀

[@suttersenesac]

Thank you so much nkuwan for taking us shopping🛍…my wish list just got longer

[@ivanvelarde1092]

"Only a 150 for a casio?" Lol

[@Noelangelo]

I didn't care, I wanted one and I got it. I absolutely love it. Overpriced? Yes. Do I care? No. I just couldn't stop thinking about it so I got it and I don't regret it at all. I do, however, get the critiques. It's not for everyone and I once again admit it IS overpriced.

[@c.s2001]

I enjoyed watching this review thank you.

[@MrUnknownPunk]

idk, i havent been here for long and ilove your reviews, but at 4:54 sec after showing the watch your face just gave me a jumpscare and i thought you were megamind, i thought it was an effect that you were doing on editing, but i digress. maybe change your angle when it comes to your face shot, kinda not appealing but im here for the watch, and thanks to you im grabbing an A1100 for myself for my birthday this june.

[@grahammcdonald]

If I was going for it, I couldn’t resist the black l.

[@vladimix3743]

I've been waiting for your review to make my mind up, thank you Ben ! 😁

[@zillsburyy1]

this could be my first digital

[@He11cth3r3]

The black and green one looks cool

[@micheledb]

Any alternative for a water resistant stainless steel digital watch, other than SKXMOD or maybe some Armitron (not easy to find in Europe)?

[@macanohussein580]

Could look into the accurist origin pls

[@flawless_cowboy1]

I have an Armitron all steel for 1/3 of this Casio

[@ednammansfield8553]

I have two Armitron's also and they are good imo for the price. My watches are still going strong after two years of wear so far.

[@micheledb]

Which one?

[@flawless_cowboy1]

@@micheledb armitron model 40/8487BKSV

[@remkohorn4986]

I really love my A1100's. I have the silver and gold one. 😊

[@Marchetti_Design]

Wich you prefer?

[@remkohorn4986]

@@Marchetti_Design I think the gold one, it's more fun.

[@vineesame5668]

I'm looking for a men's watch of the following description The watchface is blue in colour.The numbers are Roman numerals. Something was written on top of the number ''6'' watchband is blue and metallic. I don't know the brand name. Can someone help finding this it was a really beautiful watch and the blue was on the lighter side and pleasent to the eyes not a dark shade. Please guys help would really appreciate it

[@xavierrouet3654]

May be the design is awarded but for me the screen seems too small (especially on the black version which also seems to be less readable due to light reflecting).

[@quarteratom]

I wish Casio made cheap small non-Gshock digital smartwatches, like the Amazfit Neo.

[@shirishpanwalkar]

This watch costs approx 75 - 80 pounds in India (7800 Indian rupees) after dealer discount.

[@fz7788]

Matlab ke 15k in Pakistan sed lyfe

[@joeblackwolf17]

Great review as always and great selection of watches to review

[@danielfrancis3660]

The buttons on the A100 I find are difficult to use. Don’t know about the A1100.

[@proxagonal5954]

Hi Ben! What's your wrist circumference, for comparison?

[@hndrwn]

Review this Lorus RL417BX9 Automatic please. It looks promisingly looks like Seiko Prospex/Alpinist.

[@damyr]

I bought the same watch to my friend. It's a beaut. But I bought a quartz version. A bit larger 44mm. I didn't even know Lorus makes automatics... Tho, I wouldn't take one for free.

[@alanurteaga7413]

I like the old vintage watches like A160 or the W34.

[@redacted1462]

Can you do a video on Maven watches? They look super interesting but I wonder what's under the hood.

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

For this price $249-$299 Aussie bucks, 50m WR and a 24hr mode for the time really should be mandatory. Bugger because if it had that, I’d buy it. As it stands, for my retro fix, I’m sticking with my Armitron Griffy which I paid about sixty Aussie dollars for including shipping 🤷‍♂️

[@sparlinsahim]

When it comes to fine imitation watches, mamacoo delivers. I've bought from them several times, and I've never been let down.

[@Ashes-9]

Love the black with the green display. Didn’t get it cos the green screen had an amber backlight 😂

[@simonbeasley989]

Nice, but how on earth is it so expensive? I have a number of G Shocks, including the latest version of the classic 5610 that's way cheaper than this and although plastic is 200m water resistant, solar and with radio controlled setting. Surely stainless steel isn't that luxurious?!

[@25557813]

Really really wish they make a metal version of the a158 !

[@danmar007]

Could you review the G-SHOCK MRGB2000SG-1A Shougeki Maru: Gai MR-G Men's Watch? It's only C$8900. :-)

[@BaronStVon]

I really wish they put sapphire crystals in this price range

[@MrPleers]

Casio is very reluctant to give the customer sapphire. Even a B5000 stainless steel G-Shock that did cost 499 euro still didn't came with sapphire.

[@robest334]

Is the gold version, gold plated or titanium nitrate coated?

[@DrSangi]

Can you please review an Indian watch company called Titan watches coz it would mean a lot for the Indian watch community. Thank you in advance for your time.

[@beyond36horology]

Does anyone know if the video where Ben talks about paid watch reviews is? I cannot find it on youtube.

[@danceswithcomicbooks7733]

I just found you had another channel 4 years ago. This one seems more sucessful.

[@andrebalsa203]

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but frankly that's a hell of an ugly watch.

[@yathu797]

am i accepted into the watch club ( i own a g shock mudmaster )

[@unwokeneuropean3590]

A700 is the best

[@alexanderpavlenko6332]

Bought one for 95 dollars on ebay the other day. I believe the watch kills it for the price.

[@Miserereion]

The A1000 is a much better watch. It’s better built, has better heft, and the bracelet is infinitely better made.

[@bbishop2009]

I couldn't tell which one had the brighter light. Silver?

[@BensWatchClub]

Black model

[@mattt1974UK]

Looks great and I'd love one but not at that price.

[@tanhockjun]

Looks like this has the same button pressing problem like the A100

[@DadgeCity]

No Proxima review yet?

[@HarishBabuM]

The Black/Green one looks straight outta Matrix movie

[@panditamanful]

i suggest to try to review some good Indian brands too :) - Jaipur Watch Company - Bangalore Watch Company - Delhi Watch Company - Ajwain Watches - Argos Watches

[@owenlaprath4135]

What bothers me about Casio in general, is their total absence from reality, and living in some fantasy video game design world. They also have not really advanced anything in over 30some years! They merely went bonkers, trying to out-do Invicta in size and gaudy designs, and added spikes and protrusions to all new designs, that make wearing them uncomfortable and outright dangerous at times. Casio's digital displays have not become bigger for easy reading by people with less than ideal eyes, and analogues are designed mostly in nearly unreadable colour schemes. Meanwhile, their plastic watches look cheap, even when clad in a bit metal, but can cost a small, or even a big fortune! While many Invicta models are fit for a drag-queen competition, at least they do look heavy and solid. Meanwhile Casio has not improved their basic, compact, flat, smooth, practical, well designed models with better water resistance, and worst of all, there are no larger displays available on most of them! The small digital displays of the 70s were a technological and budget necessity back then, but now they could and should do better! The display of the W96H would be a start, but that one is also just 50 meter resistant, AND like most Casios it has the worst Casio-sin, a proprietary strap mount! If these proprietary straps break, you need to buy a exact replacement, and have no options, if you do not like the discomfort of trapping sweat and grime under a rubber band! I liked them when I had eagle eyes as a young guy, but at 60, they totally lost me, and I bet they also never got that young kid with the heavy spectacles!

[@TakashiKezukama]

The design award was probably bought with money

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

???

[@maverickwatchreviews]

As opposed to buying it with bananas?

[@Unlucky1776]

Noo. Clearly buying it using watches​@@maverickwatchreviews

[@DANNY35870]

Can you two read? He's quite clearly alleging corruption...

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

@@DANNY35870 I know - and one shouldnt do that, without having proof...

[@IamSaud_YT]

Its around 100$ here in India.

[@juan-ksporty7348]

Fake?

[@siddhantsaraf7802]

my dear friend, i have been watching your videos very long and admire you wonderful work. here is one suggetion please review a agro watch specified agros apollo 3 watch. love from india thank you

[@r1pperuk]

I like this but cant imagine a world where I wear it. My Huawei Fit 3 is all I need with its 7 day battery..

[@heliopijpe]

80 euro's would have been good 130? feels like being punched jokingly a bit too hard in the stomach - just to have RVS in a basic retro,

[@winstonlanda7731]

I didn't wanna buy this because I have a G Shock DW5600 but this video is kinda selling me on it. Just for office flexing.

[@winstonlanda7731]

@@jarozlawus I collect mostly diver. So I have SKX007/9, NY0040, SSK001, Promaster, etc. But I only have the 1 digital watch. I just can't seem to get along with digitals.

[@temujin0911]

i'll stay with the W217h...

[@MrPleers]

I was tempted. But I'm used to the 24 hour mode in digital watches and clocks. so I didn't buy one.

[@pandavova]

man why don't they have the a700 in that black/green 😭😭😭 there even is a a700 clone that is black

[@alho9231]

@5:56 Hopefully the girl next door doesn't watch your vids... 😂😉

[@md.abdullaalwailykhanchowd3974]

That's Black and Green 🤌🤌

[@ednammansfield8553]

Water resistance should be better than splash proof for the price. So many better watches free other brands at this price imo.

[@dantediss1]

Its the watch from the film Alien .. Well close, it was actually the F-100

[@billhayward1585]

If its well designed, square and boring the Germans will love it!

[@ovx677]

So u have a sponsor......do u even call this watch....damned....

[@adventureswithpaulandsally5516]

They need to charge that much for this watch to make back all the money they paid for the award.

[@jotr.9786]

"post meridiem!?" casio: "no, just post. post is enough." ...

[@LamarFaciane]

Award? This design is forty years old 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@MrPleers]

I guess Casio awarded themselves.

[@mahazroko6753]

Looks weird.

[@italiano7575]

I have the original…Made in japan 😅

[@MiguelBricaBrac]

Casio has stunner in this model, I was very impressed when I first saw it a year ago, but then you look at the specs and you realize how poorly built it is. Cheap metal bracelets, and clasp. Poor water resistance, basic functionality, and for $150, Casio could not spare electroluminescent backlight? Move on.

[@ccooper8785]

Come on, be honest this is a $50 to $75 watch....

[@damyr]

Casio's in Europe are always about 40-50% more expensive than in the US. And this one is a full steel. So around $100-120 is a fair price.

[@Mr-S.C.]

Too pricey for what it offers. I'll stick with my A700 and contemplate another Casio. Two for the price of one.