It's absolutely wrong to term these watches as 'BUDGET' watches. They are watches, plain and simple. Just a few decades back they were the cutting edge tech you had to have on your wrist. Something doesn't suddenly become a cheaper version of something just because it's inexpensive. These are proper watches that serve the purpose for which they are made to the fullest. It's only our terrible way of equating price with the legitimacy of a product as a tool that causes these watches to be named incorrectly and termed as otherwise alternatives. These are NOT budget alternatives to something superior, they are proper functional watches which are priced correctly without their value being inflated because of demand, pop-culture obsessions and marketing. Terms such as 'budget', 'beater', 'alternative' and 'cheap' completely discount the amazing technology that these watches represent.
I could not agree more. Most people who buy these watches can afford to buy even more expensive watches, but there is no point buying a more expensive watch when a cheaper one provides the same benefits. Most people just buy expensive watches to impress others. A true waste of money.
Today I got a Casio W-737H for Christmas I like it the Casio W-737H is similar to the Casio G-Shock is still water resistant up to 100 Meters is perfect for Pool Season for next Summer
Just bought this watch (Black) on sale in Australia. Paid $50 AUS. Might seem a lot compared to $US, but it's very reasonable for this country. Just wanted a decent watch with basic features for work. Tired of having to use my phone to know the time. This Casio is water resistant, has a light, timer and an alarm. Plus day/date. At a third the cost of the cheapest G - Shock in the store a real bargain. Plus I like the retro look!
The world does not revolve around g shocks !even tho l too love them but l know a quality Casio when l see one l baught the black one first because in Australia only eBay was selling the silver one and l avoid eBay like the plague especially when it comes to casios finally l got the silver one on Amazon arrived today set it in 2 minutes and oh,my god this is a beautiful watch with a strong thick but pliable band this one is gonna last will swap out the plastic buckle for a steel one give it a go...it’s a stunner. !!
This one's not for me, but it's always nice to see inexpensive new offerings from Casio Love the persistent time display and the inclusion of target time on the stopwatch. Those two features really need to be on more Casio watches!
This is a really nice watch. I like something lightweight, easy to read, durable and one that has a Timer/Stopwatch (so I can time my breaks, and lunch at my job). This one checks all the boxes and it's stylish too. I don't think it's $20.00 anymore, Amazon has it for $25.00 now, not complaining at all as it's still a great watch for a great price. These watches are so light, when you get the box at your house, you will think it's empty. Thank you for your review as well, great job.
I own this watch in the silver color. I personally love the looks and how it wears on the wrist. I refer to it as my "Star Wars" watch, it just looks like something out of that universe. It doesn't feel cheap. I think Casio did a fine job creating this sub $20 piece.
the grey is a really special look for this watch. but I like it so much I might have to get the black too. Casio hit it out of the park with this model IMO. the look, features, value and quality of build are all great
Mini GX56 definitely. To be honest I don't hate Casio making G-shock lookalike watches like this. There have been many blatant G-shock rip-offs like Skmei and S-Shock which are built like crap, so it makes sense for Casio to take the matter into their own hands. It could also give people a chance to test the waters at affordable price before they pull the trigger on real deal G-shocks, without resorting to knockoffs of course. Plus, Casio built quality will always be better. With that said, they're more than adequate for the ones who want cheap, accurate and reliable beater watches for everyday use.
Bought this in black and grey online. I've always wanted a chunky G-Shock but there's no way my wrists can pull it off, everyone's telling me to get a baby-G but idk I am always going for the bigger ones. So got this since I want to try a cheaper version for now. Even this one is too big for my hand but I am keeping it. I know this is old but thank you for the video! Felt like my choice was validated 😅
Definitely something casio-king-ish in the front look - display frame and buttons' frames. Fat numbers are great too. Don't know why, but I've liked the look more than this of DW-291H which on paper should be the better (looking) one. Hope 737H appears soon on the local market here to see if it's price-wise too :) Congrats for the nice video, as usual.
Wish Casio would do an affordable, everyday watch with sunrise/sunset times/alarm. They used to have some really cool, different models back in the day.
Absolutely love the format, no music just simple, quick but incredibly engaging review and content. The watch is great I'll buy it as a gift for my cousin on his birthday. He'll love it. The dial is not very crowded it's very readable when riding a motorcycle or a bicycle, it's needed in some of those situations, casio royale serves good but obviously it's not as tough. Love that metal one in the background though. Btw did you check out the new line up of dw5600? I bought one myself, the dw5610SU 8dr, it's awesome! I think they launched it this month Oh well you already covered that, it just launched in my region i got it for 50 usd
I just received one of those directly from the Casio online store in Brazil. I went for this model because it was the least expensive one that was both water resistant and had a timer - which was the reason I needed a watch in the first place. Wanted something small, uncluttered and with big-sized digits on the display. I only wished the currency exchange was favorable...
These cheaper Casio watches look better than g-shock. G-shocks usually look too juvenile and cluttered, with exceptions of course. This one looks more like a serious watch.
Looks good. I would have preferred a dot matrix display for the day but the front light button is nice. The large buttons are nice too instead of the small metal push buttons.
This will be my first Casio. I guess $25 is a safe point to test the waters. This video did give me a lot of info. Thanks for that. I did feel the strap could be a little more premium and hunky. If anyone has some suggestions for straps, please advise. I guess I need to use a screen protector for glass.
Those 2 big circles on the upper right of the screen are just stuck there. For me, they are ugly and useless. The W-800h has similar functionality and water resistance, 10 y battery, in a slightly smaller package. Also about 5 bucks less. Thanks for another interesting video.
I really hate this new trend of replacing the perfectly fine EL BACKLIGHT with this cheap ass looking LED lights. It doesn't even look good on the watch itself. For instance, I have recently bought the AQ-190W which is very beautiful, but the light cancels the digital lecture, it just doesn't work. Please CASIO, bring back the good stuff.
The new GravityMaster looks bleh. It looks like it was stung by a bee on the right hand side. About this watch, the time display is large but the day and date display is tiny.
It would be wonderful if, on models like this one with wider lug width, you could put it on a Nato strap just to see how it would look.. It looks very interesting indeed and the display looks so much better then the one on the dw5600.. Thanks for the review,!
I bought this one, but manual doesn't mention how to turn off the alarm (when we don't touch anything in alarm mode). how we make it back to touch nothing
2:24 - You mentioned that the watch has a lug width of 18 mm, which can open the door to using third-party straps with the watch. Just to check, though, since this watch has inset lugs-not unlike most Casio watches-would you happen to have any tips for finding third-party straps that would look good with this? (My concern is that if you were to attach a standard 18 mm strap, it might look too skinny on the watch since straps don’t tend to account for being attached to a watch with inset lugs?)
This is true. Same issue with the AE-1200 and AE-1300. But at least the strap are removable. You could always use a knife to cut a leather strap right at the lugs, like many people have done with the AE lineup.
That light is pretty pitiful. I find it charming on the F91-W, but I think they could retire the side firing a LED on their new releases and nobody would shed a tear.
@@WatchingCasio Should show the light being used in the dark. The new LED lights are a thousand times brighter than the old microlights, but it doesn't show up that way on video if used in daytime.
21 bucks not bad. Question you mentioned 18mm band witdh, are the band adaptors for casio universal? I have the world time casio I force fit a nato strap but want to get adaptors for easy swap for different straps. Thanks have a good one
I may be a little late to the party but I saw this the other day and ordered it just got it, I've been collecting the cheapies for awhile from the China websites, smael, skmei. Etc.... they are big rugged and tough sure they're not the greatest but they do the trick, they tell time, I've got a few Armitron also. I got this and another Casio with the world time on it they are tiny they feel cheap as hell and definitely a disappointment, I just like a big digital watch cuz I'm a bigger guy these casio's aren't really expensive I would not begrudge anybody that wants a smaller watch but for me they're just way too small, and the backlight is terrible
Looking good. Can anybody recommend a g-shock for the smaller wrist with a step counter, timer and alarm? Altimeter would also be cool but if not available no problem 👍
It's absolutely wrong to term these watches as 'BUDGET' watches. They are watches, plain and simple. Just a few decades back they were the cutting edge tech you had to have on your wrist. Something doesn't suddenly become a cheaper version of something just because it's inexpensive. These are proper watches that serve the purpose for which they are made to the fullest. It's only our terrible way of equating price with the legitimacy of a product as a tool that causes these watches to be named incorrectly and termed as otherwise alternatives. These are NOT budget alternatives to something superior, they are proper functional watches which are priced correctly without their value being inflated because of demand, pop-culture obsessions and marketing. Terms such as 'budget', 'beater', 'alternative' and 'cheap' completely discount the amazing technology that these watches represent.
I could not agree more. Most people who buy these watches can afford to buy even more expensive watches, but there is no point buying a more expensive watch when a cheaper one provides the same benefits. Most people just buy expensive watches to impress others. A true waste of money.
Now that's what you expect from a watch enthusiast, on contrary to watch collector...
Keep it up man!
They're budget.
well said
Yawn
This watch will become a classic over time...
I love this model. Rugged but understated, with 100m water resistance and a long-life battery. Nice big, bright display .
This is a WINNER, Casio.
I just bought yesterday and trust me guys go with these watch its super awesome
Today I got a Casio W-737H for Christmas I like it the Casio W-737H is similar to the Casio G-Shock is still water resistant up to 100 Meters is perfect for Pool Season for next Summer
I have this same watch and wear mine everyday at work. I work as a nurse in the emergency room and its a great tough little beater
That same front light button is on the vibrate watch which I find very excellent I have it I love it That's a nice one too great review as usual
Just bought this watch (Black) on sale in Australia. Paid $50 AUS. Might seem a lot compared to $US, but it's very reasonable for this country. Just wanted a decent watch with basic features for work. Tired of having to use my phone to know the time. This Casio is water resistant, has a light, timer and an alarm. Plus day/date. At a third the cost of the cheapest G - Shock in the store a real bargain. Plus I like the retro look!
Price of this watch is rupees 3795 in India, i bought this watch for just 1680 rupees from Amazon India which is 20 us dollars
Just picked a grey one up at Walmart for $11.00 on sale! Less than the $15 F-91W.
The world does not revolve around g shocks !even tho l too love them but l know a quality Casio when l see one l baught the black one first because in Australia only eBay was selling the silver one and l avoid eBay like the plague especially when it comes to casios finally l got the silver one on Amazon arrived today set it in 2 minutes and oh,my god this is a beautiful watch with a strong thick but pliable band this one is gonna last will swap out the plastic buckle for a steel one give it a go...it’s a stunner. !!
This one's not for me, but it's always nice to see inexpensive new offerings from Casio Love the persistent time display and the inclusion of target time on the stopwatch. Those two features really need to be on more Casio watches!
This is a really nice watch. I like something lightweight, easy to read, durable and one that has a Timer/Stopwatch (so I can time my breaks, and lunch at my job). This one checks all the boxes and it's stylish too. I don't think it's $20.00 anymore, Amazon has it for $25.00 now, not complaining at all as it's still a great watch for a great price. These watches are so light, when you get the box at your house, you will think it's empty. Thank you for your review as well, great job.
I own this watch in the silver color. I personally love the looks and how it wears on the wrist. I refer to it as my "Star Wars" watch, it just looks like something out of that universe. It doesn't feel cheap. I think Casio did a fine job creating this sub $20 piece.
Right on! Thanks for the note.
Me too, I got the silver one to try a different totally new look.
the grey is a really special look for this watch. but I like it so much I might have to get the black too. Casio hit it out of the park with this model IMO. the look, features, value and quality of build are all great
This watch reminds me of an entry level G Shock nice
Mini GX56 definitely.
To be honest I don't hate Casio making G-shock lookalike watches like this. There have been many blatant G-shock rip-offs like Skmei and S-Shock which are built like crap, so it makes sense for Casio to take the matter into their own hands. It could also give people a chance to test the waters at affordable price before they pull the trigger on real deal G-shocks, without resorting to knockoffs of course. Plus, Casio built quality will always be better.
With that said, they're more than adequate for the ones who want cheap, accurate and reliable beater watches for everyday use.
Bought this in black and grey online. I've always wanted a chunky G-Shock but there's no way my wrists can pull it off, everyone's telling me to get a baby-G but idk I am always going for the bigger ones. So got this since I want to try a cheaper version for now. Even this one is too big for my hand but I am keeping it. I know this is old but thank you for the video! Felt like my choice was validated 😅
Definitely something casio-king-ish in the front look - display frame and buttons' frames. Fat numbers are great too. Don't know why, but I've liked the look more than this of DW-291H which on paper should be the better (looking) one. Hope 737H appears soon on the local market here to see if it's price-wise too :) Congrats for the nice video, as usual.
bro u put way too much thought into this post
Wish Casio would do an affordable, everyday watch with sunrise/sunset times/alarm. They used to have some really cool, different models back in the day.
Absolutely love the format, no music just simple, quick but incredibly engaging review and content. The watch is great I'll buy it as a gift for my cousin on his birthday. He'll love it.
The dial is not very crowded it's very readable when riding a motorcycle or a bicycle, it's needed in some of those situations, casio royale serves good but obviously it's not as tough.
Love that metal one in the background though.
Btw did you check out the new line up of dw5600? I bought one myself, the dw5610SU 8dr, it's awesome! I think they launched it this month
Oh well you already covered that, it just launched in my region i got it for 50 usd
Thanks for the kind words! And yes, the DW5610SU series is pretty nice. I have the camo one. I love it.
Love that grey version! Definitely one to add to the list!
This guy is so much familiar to the GX56 the King, the screen almost looks like the big case LCD of that GD100. This guy looks incredible still.
I just received one of those directly from the Casio online store in Brazil. I went for this model because it was the least expensive one that was both water resistant and had a timer - which was the reason I needed a watch in the first place. Wanted something small, uncluttered and with big-sized digits on the display. I only wished the currency exchange was favorable...
When you use timer does it shows the current time on the top?
Nice work buddy.
These cheaper Casio watches look better than g-shock. G-shocks usually look too juvenile and cluttered, with exceptions of course. This one looks more like a serious watch.
Looks good. I would have preferred a dot matrix display for the day but the front light button is nice. The large buttons are nice too instead of the small metal push buttons.
This will be my first Casio. I guess $25 is a safe point to test the waters. This video did give me a lot of info. Thanks for that. I did feel the strap could be a little more premium and hunky. If anyone has some suggestions for straps, please advise. I guess I need to use a screen protector for glass.
That navy blue one with the yellow button is nice....I got a different style G-Shock in those colors
I searched for a review.. and it drop me here... btw even though I'm not a Casio watch lover but.. yeah it's still a good wristwatch for me...
Those 2 big circles on the upper right of the screen are just stuck there. For me, they are ugly and useless. The W-800h has similar functionality and water resistance, 10 y battery, in a slightly smaller package. Also about 5 bucks less. Thanks for another interesting video.
Awesome features for this watch at this price point.
Hey $20 bucks is $20 bucks,this ain't no Rolex. It's a beater, don't have to be pretty
You guys are lucky to get it for $20 unimaginable in australia eBay is selling them for 60 AUSD can’t imagine what that would be like....RG Sydney
Why do I see a lil bit of the King here🧐
It looks like the king
@@tonychen3368 yes very much🧐🧐
Solar budget casio beater watches please..
I like this watch. I will buy it. Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
I really hate this new trend of replacing the perfectly fine EL BACKLIGHT with this cheap ass looking LED lights. It doesn't even look good on the watch itself. For instance, I have recently bought the AQ-190W which is very beautiful, but the light cancels the digital lecture, it just doesn't work. Please CASIO, bring back the good stuff.
I agree with you! in the year 2020. these old led lighting makes any new Casio look dated. A dim orange light is not enough!
looks like a mini King G!
The new GravityMaster looks bleh. It looks like it was stung by a bee on the right hand side. About this watch, the time display is large but the day and date display is tiny.
Ha, I agree on all points!
Loved the review
It would be wonderful if, on models like this one with wider lug width, you could put it on a Nato strap just to see how it would look.. It looks very interesting indeed and the display looks so much better then the one on the dw5600.. Thanks for the review,!
I was considering it but I thought it would silly with the small lug width. Thanks for the advice though, I'll try that out in future videos.
There is always a Casio Royale in the background
Its not much of a looker but a good spec and price. I'l l try and get one of these - doesn't seem to be available in the UK yet
I just got one of these from wally world for 22 bucks. I got mine in this nice earthy tan color.
Which is the battery for replacement? Cr2032. I Love watches with cr2032 inside because it is widely sold here in Brazil. Best regards, Mário.
I bought this one, but manual doesn't mention how to turn off the alarm (when we don't touch anything in alarm mode). how we make it back to touch nothing
for the price its cool Casio.
A great watch for the money!
Why does Casios use such weird lug widths? They are always too small for the watch
Shorter spring bars are less prone to failure by being bent. This is why G-Shocks mostly use 16mm spring bars.
At least in my experience, the plastic lugs are more likely to fail than the spring bars
Accurate to + - 30sec a month... Eat your heart out Rolex, AP etc ;)
Just bought the grey version. Liking it rather well so far.
Update: It fell off my nightstand this morning and it's completely dead :/ Not a G-Shock, that's for sure.
The blue with the yellow accent, I had to buy it. Thanks 👍
Hope you like it!
Believe grey dial is the best
2:24 - You mentioned that the watch has a lug width of 18 mm, which can open the door to using third-party straps with the watch.
Just to check, though, since this watch has inset lugs-not unlike most Casio watches-would you happen to have any tips for finding third-party straps that would look good with this? (My concern is that if you were to attach a standard 18 mm strap, it might look too skinny on the watch since straps don’t tend to account for being attached to a watch with inset lugs?)
It'll definitely look awesome with a standard 18mm and a customised one would cost at least twice the price of the actual watch.
This is true. Same issue with the AE-1200 and AE-1300. But at least the strap are removable. You could always use a knife to cut a leather strap right at the lugs, like many people have done with the AE lineup.
Watching Casio I suppose that could be done. Still-I’d much rather if Casio didn’t use weird offset lugs in the first place?
@@handcoding You and me both! (and a bunch of others I'd assume)
nice review.. this watch reminds me to gx-56. the strap looks like the same with dw-291 (correct me if im wrong)
I think its durable and it's battery has a long life.
Not found this watch for sale in the UK yet.
That light is pretty pitiful. I find it charming on the F91-W, but I think they could retire the side firing a LED on their new releases and nobody would shed a tear.
Oh this one is much nicer than the standard F91W
@@WatchingCasio Should show the light being used in the dark. The new LED lights are a thousand times brighter than the old microlights, but it doesn't show up that way on video if used in daytime.
you need to disclose those sponsored links, other than that, great video :) I'm a new sub!
Oh good call, thanks for the reminder.
Nice legible display
"Lug to lug is fifty-"
:(
Im not the only one then 😔
It’s not bad but I found that the Casio F108 to be a great all around watch and fairly tough. Just pop a nato on it and your golden.
baby King 😂
Best 20$ I ever spent
I love it one of the best beaters I've ever had it's still new even after 3 months and yes its smaller than it seems and I have rather skinny wrists
Just got the black one. Thanks
Thanks for the review... Just ordered one..
Hope you enjoy it!
The resin cystal is a deal breaker - What would it cost to put a mineral glass in there. Maybe an extra $5.
Seriously.
Cool watch! Thank you!
Kinda looks like a more sensibly sized g-shock king
21 bucks not bad. Question you mentioned 18mm band witdh, are the band adaptors for casio universal? I have the world time casio I force fit a nato strap but want to get adaptors for easy swap for different straps. Thanks have a good one
I don't think they are universal. I tried some older G-Shock adapters and they didn't fit.
@@WatchingCasio hey thanks again have a good day
Do you polish your watch? It’s look so nice...
Not really, it's brand new though :)
Thank you!
Is it beeps every hour??
That's a very important feature
I may be a little late to the party but I saw this the other day and ordered it just got it, I've been collecting the cheapies for awhile from the China websites, smael, skmei. Etc.... they are big rugged and tough sure they're not the greatest but they do the trick, they tell time, I've got a few Armitron also. I got this and another Casio with the world time on it they are tiny they feel cheap as hell and definitely a disappointment, I just like a big digital watch cuz I'm a bigger guy these casio's aren't really expensive I would not begrudge anybody that wants a smaller watch but for me they're just way too small, and the backlight is terrible
Looking good. Can anybody recommend a g-shock for the smaller wrist with a step counter, timer and alarm? Altimeter would also be cool but if not available no problem 👍
It’s not a g shock but the 640 has most of the same features and is lighter and smaller.
Hello.
I think the module is octagonal. Please proove me wrong if possible.
Ha, you are right.
Muito bonito esse modelo vou comprar um
The day and date are so small. Are they hard to read?
Wow i want this one!!!
The light is so bad...not backlight yet, even it's afterglow
Not that bad for 20 dollars. The rest of the features worth it.
save batery clrearly
$120 for the GA 900, I paid $270, with a 10% discount .
Looks good! Are the red accents actually red-pink?
Nope - no pinkish hue.
Definitely not a pretty Watch but as a beater, for everyday work in the field I think it’s worth the $20 bucks.
i think it's beautiful
@@david-arthur8166Me too
Hello guys, Do u know how to turn off beeping sound when switch mode(C)? thx 🙂
Check the manual here: support.casio.com/storage/en/manual/pdf/EN/009/qw3488.pdf
Cool 😎
PLEASE DO A RANGEMAN GW-9400-3 REVIEW
greetings from Argentina
Casio keeps screwing up the strap on many affordable and otherways nice watches with that huge bend inwards that digs into your hand.
Yeah the strap on this one isn't the best.
Just bought mine but won't get it till October lol
Does it have hourly chime??
I love Casio, but this one fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down. Screen is too small for the case, for starters.
LOL! I don't mind the shape too much. Kinda reminds me of the GBX-100.
The seconds and date/local time are far too small. It’s a strange looking watch. Makes a 290 look pretty.
Nice
$57 on Amazon Canada....Damn...
Ouch :( What the...
Just 20 dollars in Amazon India
Mmmm... Disliked the light.. it would be nice with a light like like the w736h or w735h.
It seems to be a modernized W-729...
Like from India
looks a lot like my GD350
350 bucks for some Casio models is too much ....this money you can by a Seiko
Which is the type of other Casio at 2:00 ???
That's the GBX-100. Awesome watch.
Dw291 what else
Love the DW291
Its like a baby gx56bb
G shock king son kids