Why You NEED This $20 'Bond' Watch I Casio AE1200 Review

[@roboconnor9652]

It's called the "Casio Royale" because it looks so similar to the Seiko worn by Roger Moore in Octopussy.

[@WatchTWM]

Correct, hence why I mentioned it's incorrectly named after casino royale

[@HDA_III]

Not incorrectly. It’s a connection to James Bond. And Casio Royale sounds better than Casio Pussy

[@WatchTWM]

@@HDA_III lol I chuckled at Casio pussy

[@rexkaiser7013]

You probably dont give a shit but if you are stoned like me during the covid times then you can stream all the latest series on Instaflixxer. I've been watching with my girlfriend for the last few months =)

[@abrahamdesmond5376]

@Rex Kaiser Yea, have been watching on Instaflixxer for since november myself =)

[@jamesmcgrath6428]

I think casio will always have a special place in my heart. My first ever watch was a casio databank. And it was G shock that started my watch collecting passion as an adult.

[@WatchTWM]

You and me both man, the databank's cool as hell. I think casios one of those brands that starts everybody off into watches, and even if they're quartz and maybe cheaper than mechanical they still have my respect because they never try to be something they're not, kind of similar to Timex. Plus they're badass

[@brianmsahin]

True about the James Bond error. Actually named after a Seiko digital used in Octopussy. It's a great little watch.. I only got one recently, with the green world map, very cool and actually one of the best across the time zones travelers watch you can get.

[@WatchTWM]

Glad you like it haha it’s a classic for sure

[@bigdaddympd]

Just bought mine 2 weeks ago. Now I have a “working around the house” beater, that makes me want to wear it all the time”

[@irp-politics]

Recived mine yesterday. it´s super light, beautiful design. very practical.

[@MrAshwin27]

Bruh! Casio royale! it was names after the bond movie octopussy because he was wearing seiko g757and Casio AE1200 resemble it hence the name. come on man do your research.

[@WatchTWM]

Hey Ashwin, that's why I said it was incorrectly named because of the fit lol, I even mentioned Daniel Craig never wore it haha, but yes it was more akin to Roger Moore's g757 and not Daniel Craig's watch in Casino Royale as I said.

[@garyoldman9172]

Movies didn't start in the 2010s, pal...

[@skywind007]

I had a Coleman watch that actually had a flash light. I can't believe they discontinued it. It was very handy. I wish they would bring it back with a solar option. The search suggestions always show "Coleman watch with flashlight", so people that owned it are still looking for it.

[@WatchTWM]

No way I wasn't even aware, that's pretty dope, wonder what they go for used

[@ItsAMadHouse360]

Try the Casio Forester.

[@danieltarullo1689]

Rugged watch, had mine for 10 years and it still works fine. The analog display is almost impossible to read as the hour and minute hands are hidden by the exact same size outer clock markings. I love the golden back light, and how light it is on the wrist. This watch is almost indestructible, I also have the silver one, but tossed the cheap metal band and put on a black rubber one , it looks great.

[@WatchTWM]

Have to agree, mine's even survived being dropped and forgotten in a snowstorm only to be dug out the next day lol

[@albussd]

I got a question. Is the AE1200 sturdy enough to take a bit of beating? Not like a G-Shock of course (cos G's are built for abuse), but can the Royales take reasonable shaking? As in when running, playing table tennis (really quick repetitive hand movements for offensive shots), etc.

[@danieltarullo1689]

@@albussd The answer is YES, the watch is extremely rugged. I now own 3 different models of the watch. It can take a beating, and the battery seems to last forever. I turn the hourly beeper off if I am not going to wear it for awhile to save battery life. I still have the original one that I used when doing major renovation projects. It is all banged up but still works fine after ten + years of heavy use. The crystal face got really scratched up, so I simply removed the movement and put it in a new 1200 case. I keep the old case has a memento I like the 1200 better than the Seiko g757 bond watch. I have owned many of those and the the movements are not very rugged and the back lights are dim. The price of the 1200 is unbelievably low, I have heard that someone has created a 1200 with a Stainless steel CASE, that sells for $300. It uses the same 1200 movement that is in the existing models. Truly a great watch.

[@albussd]

@@danieltarullo1689 That's cool! Good to know that the watch holds its own in sturdiness. Thanks for your detailed response.

[@mercster]

@@danieltarullo1689 I think you are referring to the SKXMOD for AE-1200... they sell a modding kit with stainless steel case and bracelet for $160... it comes with a sapphire crystal as well.

[@jerryg50]

I have a fair number of Casio watches. I bought a fair number of their expensive G-Shock series in the $300 to $900 range. All were super deluxe quality watches. These are mostly solar with radio control time set. I found average accuracy for these watches to be in the range of 3 to 8 seconds per month which is very acceptable. I have some fairly expensive Swiss mechanical manual windup, and automatic mechanical watches. These keep about 3 to 8 seconds per day average depending on my type of activities. These watches have to be maintained about every 4 to 5 years to keep them working properly. Over the years I came to the conclusion that having expensive watches is a nice type of hobby, but for actually telling accurate time for normal use and living a basic electronic watch is the best value. If you get a watch for under $100 as like most any Casio or Timex these are best value. If you damage the watch you simply toss it out and get a new one. In today's world most everyone has a smart phone. This will give the most accurate time possible because it is on the telephone network.

[@WatchTWM]

I have to agree with the last statement about an electronic timepiece on the wrist. The practicality is unbeatable, and you'd be hard pressed to find high end swiss owners without a few g-shocks lying around haha. Thanks for sharing!

[@michaeldimaria4322]

Love the Casio watches but the Royale is my favorite.. I think 'it'a the poor man's G-shock.. very versatile, inexpensive and looks good too. I must confess I still love an anaalog solar G-shock

[@sunandwind2983]

W/C Casio GBD200. The Casio Royal is a fantastic travel watch. Love the brand and comfy feel of Casio

[@monkelover2056]

You should definitely check out the Casio MTP-1240D with the day date function, otherwise what an excellent video, i can't believe you only get a handful of likes for a video with editing that looks like you have thousands of subscribers

[@WatchTWM]

Thanks Daniel! Maybe I'll do a review on that in the future it's a great value for money piece like many casios. I appreciate the kind words very much my friend!

[@zillsburyy1]

nice trivia govna. i dont own a digital watch but if i do it would be the world timer. the only casio i have is their duro diver

[@WatchTWM]

Oi thanks bruv, that world timers awesome can't lie it's a great watch

[@dinil5566]

Using it for 2 yrs. The only problem is I have to adjust it once every month as the time speeds up to almost 2 minutes after every month. But it looks awesome, it works awesome.

[@WatchTWM]

Interesting, that's quite alot for a battery powered watch, something might be off with your module but at least it's only a monthly thing , and I agree it looks awesome!

[@spankyharland9845]

the Casio AE1200 was based on the Seiko 757 watch which was worn by Roger Moore in the movie Octopussy- Casio designed it similar to the Seiko hoping that some horologist would call it a James Bond watch....and someone did and so it is an unofficial Bond watch that never was in a Bond movie....James would not demean himself and wear a Casio...but if he did, he'd have World Time and a ten year battery with 5 alarms and 4 time zones.....shaken not stirred.

[@jeffj318]

Great write-up. Great comment. Bond, James Bond.

[@spankyharland9845]

@@jeffj318 why thank you for your kind comment, I am a big James Bond fan and also a big fan of the Casio AE1200🤩

[@contausonetflixnetflix]

vamos ver se dura 5 anos

[@Cougar139tweak]

DW-5000C It was 1983 when the very first G-SHOCK - the DW-5000C - made its debut. With its big, rugged form, the watch was ahead of its time and barely sold upon initial release. Once a North American television program testified to its practical utility, though, G-SHOCK became an explosive hit worldwide.

[@jacksalami9945]

Just ordered this with a leather vario band, can't wait for it to arrive.

[@WatchTWM]

You're gonna love it!

[@wetherby6774]

I have a G Shock for 16 years and part of the band's module on top finally gave out and fell off. I'm having a hard time trying to get a jeweler to fix it (apparently Casio is being uncooperative), and I need a watch, so this looked like a good one. Received it in the mail today, trying to get the 3 time zones working, then I will be set (I'm in New York but I do travel to London frequently, and how convenient is this time zone setting?). The G Shock I have is the best watch I've ever owned (I'm 68 years young) so I'm sentimental towards it and hope it can be repaired; for now, this Casio will serve the purpose.😃

[@wetherby6774]

By the way, the G Shock I bought cost me $39 at Costco in 2006, a screaming bargain, and is it ever accurate! That's why I'd hate to lose it, it calibrates with the atomic clock in Denver several times a day to stay close to perfect (take that, Rolex!). I have that time zone thing taken care of, once you get T-1 settled, then T-2, the other zones fall into place.

[@rustynail6819]

Digital watches are staging a comeback and Casio is the best manufacture of them bar none. The AE1200 is my daily driver and I get a lot of compliments and things like "oh, is that a Samsung watch?" LOL!! I gave it to someone and the first thing they did was start tapping the crystal, I said what are you doing? They wanted to see what apps it came with. I also got a "how long does it take to charge?" When I tell them it has a 10 year LiOn battery, they're amazed. I'm like this tech has been around for 40 years and is rock solid.

[@Costinmusca]

If only Casio would still make them in metal cases.. like they used to in the 80's. I would love my "Royale" in anodized Aluminum. I know about the stainless steel custom case from kraniodesign, but for the time being I find it a bit bulkier in design (probably a technological manufacturing limitation) and too heavy. The watch for my taste is big as it is, being also substantially heavier would go just over my threshold. An aluminum version with a proper crystal (I don't even care if it's mineral or sapphire) would be perfect.

[@WatchTWM]

Are they not in the process of remaking many of their flagship watches in stainless steel cases?

[@Costinmusca]

@@WatchTWM I would love to know if that is the case. Also I hope they do it properly if they are, like in don't change the design, but only the technological process (and.. maybe the battery size to something like a CR20xx - most of the old ones iirc were using 1 or 2 very small cells) I do not like the new all metal A1000 for ex. not one bit. Should they remake the older 80's models or even the newer ones but just in metal instead of plastic/resin, such that you couldn't tell the difference at a glance between the original models and the remakes, then I would very much buy a couple of interesting ones that you simply cannot find nowadays in decent condition or you have them, but in resin/plastic..

[@WatchTWM]

Yeah that makes alot of sense, I'll take a look if I find anything I'll let you know!

[@MultiWeen]

This guy just making stuff up lol. Nobody confused the omega with this Casio lmao. It's similar in design to a discontinued seiko Roger Moore wore and it has been discussed as probably the best watch an actual spy would wear, because it's inexpensive, has useful features and no one can point out, the guy with the rolex, yeah he went that way.

[@Cougar139tweak]

CASIO set a milestone in watch history in 1974 with the Casiotron. The world's first LCD wristwatch, with a fully automatic calendar.

[@murdoc1]

What is the difference between AVDF and BVDF? AE-1200WH-1BVDF (D098) vs AE-1200WH-1AVDF (D098)

[@WatchTWM]

To be fully honest I'm not 100% sure but judging by the format I would imagine it's indicative of different regions

[@alkali3939]

日本ではCASIOの時計はG-SHOCKだけ注目されてきましたが、ここ数年G-SHOCK以外のシリーズが目につくようになりました。 いずれも海外からの逆輸入という形で評価されるようになり、マニアを増やしてきました。 トランスフォーマーに似ています。

[@fantasyhearts31]

I recognize this watch and im not much of a Connoisseur myself. I REALLY like the outro!

[@WatchTWM]

Haha thanks! Pretty recognizable watches for sure

[@ghivifahmi4252]

If only Casio made this one with a bracelet too

[@adsagp]

Yes, they do make one with a bracelet, Casio AE-1200WHD-1a, but the body is silver resin.

[@RampartPh]

weren't those calculator watches by casio released way earlier than 1989?

[@albussd]

Good video. I got a question. Is the AE1200 sturdy enough to take a bit of beating? Not like a G-Shock of course (cos G's are built for abuse), but can the Royales take reasonable shaking? As in when running, playing table tennis (really quick repetitive hand movements for offensive shots), etc.

[@WatchTWM]

Thanks! And absolutely, I’ve done construction with it and I have no issue, as well as hikes in the winter, can’t seem to hurt it. Almost all of these digital movements can take shock much better than an automatic watch

[@albussd]

@@WatchTWM That's cool. Thank you!

[@independentconsultant]

I actually laughed at the joke bro don't worry 😂😂

[@WatchTWM]

I wasn't expecting anyone to laugh if I'm honest haha

[@musabthegreat]

You said that the lug to lug is 18mm... That's obviously wrong

[@WatchTWM]

Hey Musab! Good catch, I said the lugs are 18mm in the audio, but I made an error when typing out the title and typed it as lug to lug. Thanks for letting me know bro 👊

[@myi1978]

What is the purpose of the small display above the map and below the word Casio on the upper right side?

[@elizarquemada3915]

a casio watch brings my childhood memories #90s.. cheers man!

[@WatchTWM]

Yup it's definitely a nostalgic brand for many of us! Cheers Tom!

[@elizarquemada3915]

@@WatchTWM i recall back in 1990 grade school days my dad bought my brother CA-53W calculator watch and it was made in japan. i wish casio would still produce a made in japan for added nostalgic feel even for an entry level like the classic F91W which i currently own now in addition to my ae1200 black resin

[@WatchTWM]

Ah yeah can't have a casio collection without an F91 for sure haha

[@dexterspeights3484]

Casio is the working class man's watch with great durability at basement prices!

[@eccoshoe1]

Great vid, but what auto light? anybody know??

[@WatchTWM]

Thanks perry! I'm not sure exactly what you mean, are you asking if there's an automatic light function? If so, there isn't unfortunately you have to press to activate

[@user-pi6vz5hr3c]

I got the gold or bronze Casio World Time for $20. The alarms are great. They might be loud enough to wake me up. Casio designed reliable watches that you are suppose to forget you have a watch on. That's literally their motto.

[@WatchTWM]

Yup and not to mention $20 they're all a steal

[@brianfuller757]

It's an awesome watch and supremely practical. Also it's cool

[@soggycastella]

Is there a way to display my local time on the digital display and then a different time zone on the upper left analog display? Having trouble figuring this out

[@kutter_ttl6786]

Unfortunately not. The purpose of the corner analog display is to display the local time so when you scroll through the different time zones that one stays constant.

[@albussd]

Actually there is a way. I recall it being mentioned in this video below by Greg Anderson - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ3Np2SOdpJgZtk

[@brianmsahin]

Just subscribed to all the videos by the way! Haven't seen you on my feed so much. Maybe now... 😉

[@WatchTWM]

My man 👊! Although I’m much more active on TikTok lately , there’s a pretty decent watch community growing there. If you wanna check it out it’s WatchTWM for some daily content, appreciate you watching my videos Brian!

[@brianmsahin]

@@WatchTWM Thanks a lot, happy to be following. As for TikTok, I wouldn't go near them if my life depended on it. Sorry. Too much crap on it! Lol.

[@WatchTWM]

@@brianmsahin can confirm, lots or crap lmao

[@michaelpaul721]

Thanks, just picked this one up tonight. Got it used from Craigslist. I like it. Its different and good size for my wrist. Thanks for the video brother. good job on this.

[@WatchTWM]

Thanks Michael! Glad you enjoy your purchase as well my friend

[@jaybhatt4053]

Why is this called jems bond watch?

[@rahulvengurlekar2381]

Brought this watch in 2013 still using it, its a rough and tough watch, changed strap once.

[@WatchTWM]

Yup this one's tough as nails, mine's about as old as yours 💪

[@broneedmoola9935]

Any scratches? Is it durable?

[@ssstylish2681]

@@broneedmoola9935 This damn thing is indestructible man

[@sisar1233]

Jamesbond 007 wear omega at the movie. not casio but. people call. casio 007 i don't understand ?

[@WatchTWM]

Actually James Bond has worn a few watches including Rolex's, it's really only modern day James Bond that has an Omega partnership. Hope that helps!

[@theoriginalrabbithole]

The Casio AE1200WH, also widely known as the Casio Royale, has a modding community that has embraced this inexpensive copy of a Seiko G757, which was worn by Roger Moore in the 1983 James Bond movie Octopussy and turned it into a bit of a subculture of it's own. I have a AE1200WH-1A that I've easily taken apart, scrubbed almost ALL that janky-looking lettering off except for the Casio name with 91% Isopropyl alcohol and a Q-Tip, then filled the case with silicone oil before reassembly and I replaced the band with a really nice blue leather with tan twine stitching, Ritche watchband I paid $20 for on Amazon. It's so cool! I get a LOT of compliments on it and it's actually a much more interesting conversation piece because of what it is, than the same common Rolex you see all the time that needs no introduction.

[@jennifermay134]

I just got mine after watching this! It looks like an original watch but I've been seeing other watches displaying CASIO when the button is pressed for 5 secs long.. Does this work for AE1200wh?

[@WatchTWM]

Congrats on your purchase! I'll have to check up on that for you

[@GoogleUser-me8wk]

My first watch was Casio my current watch is Casio

[@karlengellenner8364]

Naw....I just bought one and am sending it right back. The month and day digits are so small as to be almost invisible, the little round "clock" is redundant and almost too tiny to make sense. The worst feature is the illumination. It is not a glowing background like the Timex indiglo, but two lights that wash out the digits when used in the dark and make the time almost impossible to see. I guess the World Time feature might be useful for some, but in my opinion this watch is too much gimmick and not enough actual watch.

[@fpostolache]

I love this Casio digital watch. For me it's the best, then w800 and dbc32. For higher stakes Brietling B01, Lange und Soehne, Breguet and , the pinnacle, Vacheron-Constantin Patrimony. But that's another league. Casio are brilliant for the reliability and price point !

[@PranjalP21]

My father bought this watch in back 2007, and I have it now and it still works perfectly fine. He said that he had to only change its battery somewhere in 2018 or 19, i guess

[@danielberthiaume3648]

Hi. I bought the watch and got it today. I thought there was a way to display just the seconds in the top left display. Like, just a large hand going around for seconds rather than the time. But I can't find how to make that happen. Is that even possible? Thanks. Dan

[@hoareology9325]

Research lol do home work 🤦‍♂️

[@leelaseshukumarsanka649]

But , no available in the market

[@ryderflips7287]

Is it just more or are you getting spammed by jack mason watchs?

[@WatchTWM]

Haven't seen them too too often jsut yet although I'm sure the tech overlords read this comment and are sending some ads my way as we speak Matthew lol

[@ryderflips7287]

yea lol

[@GoogleUser-me8wk]

Casio is Toyota of watches

[@nofrillsnoskillsguitar365]

My go-to travel watch. Taking it to Iceland soon!

[@michaelmelling9333]

Thanks for the great Review, dude! I especially enjoyed the history you shared about the company. I am to take possession of one in just a few minutes as the Amazon delivery guy is almost here, according to their tracker.🙂 July 2, 2023

[@fuuz642]

also, there is no stainless steel version of this watch you can get from casio. there are custom kits though

[@artkingofwholefoods74]

Polywatch does wonders for mine. Could never replace…

[@SirTerenceTheThird]

nice

[@good_to_be_gold8]

No complaints. Classy, durable. Great timepiece

[@rizwanmansury6189]

Recently i had wear this watch in my wedding

[@AB-hs9pw]

Hi, I’ve already owe the Casio 168WA. I’m planning to get one for Christmas but now I’m Confused to choose between the F91W VS AE1200WH lol

[@WatchTWM]

Why not both if you're able? They're such a good price. The F91 I would get for the classic-must-have option, and the other would be your updated stealthy one

[@AB-hs9pw]

@@WatchTWMthat sounds very interesting, may be I will be getting both very soon.

[@BOBGAR6]

No way the watch is 15,5 mm wide, the fawk?

[@SHARPGFX-dc9gj]

I love this watch.

[@WatchTWM]

As do I!

[@riverzane8350]

I use a plastic screen protector to protect the screen of my casio royale it saved my watch from severe scratches.

[@WatchTWM]

Yup those are great for use on these soft crystals! Although I usually always have some Polywatch laying around which is super easy to clean scratches with, I have a tutorial on my channel on it.

[@erikfogelmark4476]

I bought one recently. Got it 7 dags ago. Looks good. Yesterday it leaked! 100 m WR and it leaked after 1 sec water from the fosset! Never heard of a Casio leaking. Can't find it on internet either. Bought from a Swedish online store. Chinese knockoff? I think the problem is "Made in China". My first/other Casio was a Twin Graph II from 1987. Made in JAPAN. Worked in all weathers and conditions for 25 years! This one for 6 days. Have and other come across this?

[@WatchTWM]

That’s really odd, I’ve never heard of a Casio leaking. I’m pretty sure you must have gotten a knock off, these are normally made in Japan. At least mine said so. Sorry that happened to you

[@erikfogelmark4476]

@@WatchTWM No. Says "Made in China" on the back. Or you mean that the Royale is normally made in Japan? I watched some videos about discovering fake Casios in general/F-91W, and it seems OK when I press the three buttons to activate all the digit areas on the display. Can't get the "CASIo"-text though, if I press lower right button and hold. Don't know if that only applies to the F-91W...

[@vagnerantonio3501]

O meu é um Casio a 168 prata muito lindo diferente desse aí

[@suratunbegum7506]

I have this watch.

[@HorseFromHell]

Killing it!

[@WatchTWM]

Haha trying my best man!

[@StreetShots79]

casio/casino? yea seeya bye..........

[@WatchTWM]

👋

[@MrPravin84]

Yaa... Now I have also my own.... Casio d 097.

[@WatchTWM]

Beauty choice!

[@alexkwan3]

It’s dubbed the Casio Royale because it looks like the Seiko G757 worn by Roger Moore in Octopussy. Your measurements of the watch are also way off.

[@WatchTWM]

Hence why I said it's incorrectly named after Daniel Craig in Casio Royale.

[@gilbertstar185]

Good video, good description of watch.

[@WatchTWM]

Thanks Gilbert!

[@fleetingdays]

Great video!

[@WatchTWM]

Thanks!

[@SHARPGFX-dc9gj]

I like Casio digital watches.

[@WatchTWM]

Same my friend they're splendid little watches haha

[@RvP6384]

Very good review! Thanks

[@WatchTWM]

Thanks Rob! Merry Christmas and happy new year to you!

[@robase2665]

Great video!

[@WatchTWM]

Thanks Rob!

[@ROBBANKS666666]

Great review!

[@WatchTWM]

Thanks!

[@dr.braveheartshepherd1253]

Love it

[@WatchTWM]

Thanks boss!

[@glencollins9505]

Is orient a good watch brand?

[@WatchTWM]

Absolutley glen! I recommend that 9/10 times to someone looking for their first watch or automatic timepiece. Is there a specific style of watch you're looking for I can help you find?

[@glencollins9505]

Well i was actually looking at the golden eye 2 with a blue face and i was wondering if it was a good purchase

[@WatchTWM]

That's the one with the open heart correct?

[@glencollins9505]

Ye pretty sure

[@WatchTWM]

@@glencollins9505 it's a fantastic watch man, my very first automatic was an Orient Esteem with an open heart. Really does make you fall in love with the mechanical nature of real time pieces. It's also very very captivating to watch the movement beat. I would pull the trigger if you got a good price man

[@BitchinSpectre]

look up "ROGER MOORE" and "SEIKO G757". you sound like you don't know what you're talking about.

[@WatchTWM]

You obviously haven't even watched the video lol, do that and lemme boss we can discuss 👍

[@BitchinSpectre]

@@WatchTWM The video where you never mention the Seiko, or the real reason this watch got it's nickname? I did, and left a comment saying you don't know what you're talking about. a long time ago in the 1960's another studio, Colombia pictures, not MGM made a bond movie, called "casino royale" a lot like how Casio copied Seiko, like, Colombia pictures is Casio, and MGM is Seiko, to top it all off, the Seiko was worn by bond a couple times.