I only buy Skmei's homages to Casio if the real Casio is very expensive. For example the full metal G-shock square is ridiculously priced so I'd just get the SKMEI.
right... casio in my country is very overpriced.. 4x more expensive than skmei 1496... same features, skmei is better... imagine casio basic is very expensive hahahahahah funny
Reelly like the larger digits on the SKMEI 1496 as well as it much better backlight, its a bit larger I have both and like both but the SKMEI does have a larger display, larger case and way better backlight that stays on like 2 to 3 seconds instead of having to hold it, accuracy seems very close so far - finally the SKMEI costs less than half the casio.
Hi Jason. Another informative and interesting review. I have this particular Casio...Superb watch. I also have a Skmei GShock homage in stainless steel and it's truly amazing fo less than £10👍
The new lighting is looking much better! I’d also go for the Casio too, materials are definitely better quality and although I’m also all over a bargain, these watches are supposed to last, I wouldn’t be too confident with the Skmei. If you’re checking your analytics and wondering who’s watching your vids from Vietnam, that’d be me.
@@martynmorris8160 I get that, but when two things are so closely priced and obviously the Skmei is designed to be as close to the casio as possible thats sort of what I have to do. I guess it can swing either way but for me the casio is superior and worth the extra £8/£9.
@@martynmorris8160 Are you serious? The skmei is just an unauthorized copy of the casio w-218h!!! They stole the intelectual property of the design and module!! Of course it's cheaper because they don't need to invest the same amount of money that Casio does in research and development!! Stop supporting the Chinese copycats!
I'm not a fan of 3 buttons... basic function but expensive... Casio is very overprice in my country... 4x more expensive than Skmei 1496... imagine casio w218 very expensive ahahhaha
With Casio you have a watch for many many years, not with Skmei. If you wet it, say goodbye, if you drop it say goodbye, if it stops say goodbye. They aren't made to last, cheap garbage. I owned one, first shower and had to throw it to the trash. It was too much for it. It was a G-Shock copy. That's also another con, they aren't homages, they are directly copies of real Casios. Don't throw your money on a Skmei, they don't worth even a fraction of what they cost.
simple? hahha casio 218 every time you use a stopwatch you have to use the light button.. simple? hahahahah 😆😂😂😂 I choose skmei, same features... casio is very overpriced
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Skmei also has larger display digits, but I agree the Casio probably has an edge in quality but at double or more the cost
I only buy Skmei's homages to Casio if the real Casio is very expensive. For example the full metal G-shock square is ridiculously priced so I'd just get the SKMEI.
Thats fair, the full metal skmei is a decent offering
Skmei back light is better imo and the Skmei has bigger numbers on clock ,that is a good thing.
Casio is around $70.00 now !!!! So Skmei for me .
The casio here can be had for about $17 at my local Walmart
right... casio in my country is very overpriced.. 4x more expensive than skmei 1496... same features, skmei is better... imagine casio basic is very expensive hahahahahah funny
Reelly like the larger digits on the SKMEI 1496 as well as it much better backlight, its a bit larger I have both and like both but the SKMEI does have a larger display, larger case and way better backlight that stays on like 2 to 3 seconds instead of having to hold it, accuracy seems very close so far - finally the SKMEI costs less than half the casio.
You should change the Titles to SKmei 1496.... I love the W218! But the Skmeis are growing on me.
i love mine even more after i got bull bars... it uses the same bull bars as for the GW-M5610
Agreed. No point getting the skmei over a Casio. Tried myself and Casio the king. And not at all expensive.
Even just for the feel of the item I'd back the casio!
Hi Jason. Another informative and interesting review.
I have this particular Casio...Superb watch.
I also have a Skmei GShock homage in stainless steel and it's truly amazing fo less than £10👍
I didnt realise they were that cheap! Think you've just sorted out my next Skmei review haha
I didnt realise they were that cheap! Think you've just sorted out my next Skmei review haha
The light on the Skmei far better
The new lighting is looking much better!
I’d also go for the Casio too, materials are definitely better quality and although I’m also all over a bargain, these watches are supposed to last, I wouldn’t be too confident with the Skmei.
If you’re checking your analytics and wondering who’s watching your vids from Vietnam, that’d be me.
Jesus, Michael I didnt know you were so far away! Thank you for the support, it hasn't gone unnoticed+
No problem, bud. Really enjoying the content.
"Stainless steel feels cheep, and the much better is plastic buckle" 😂😂😂
I know its weird haha! Its not real stainless steel, its one of those cheap alloy metals
Maybe it's tin. Even Casio uses tin on some watches
@@curiousmind4870 Tin is more precious than steel.
Let's be honest Skmei can make a watch as good as Casio at a fraction of the price.
Personally it wasnt for me, I thought it felt cheap in comparison but that's just my opinion!
@@JasonTheWatchGuy you seemed to be nitpicking
@@martynmorris8160 I get that, but when two things are so closely priced and obviously the Skmei is designed to be as close to the casio as possible thats sort of what I have to do. I guess it can swing either way but for me the casio is superior and worth the extra £8/£9.
@@JasonTheWatchGuy it's at least double the price but not double the watch!
@@martynmorris8160 Are you serious? The skmei is just an unauthorized copy of the casio w-218h!!! They stole the intelectual property of the design and module!! Of course it's cheaper because they don't need to invest the same amount of money that Casio does in research and development!! Stop supporting the Chinese copycats!
I have both,but skmei is a win for stop watch.
The 218 looks like an f91 and a dw5600 had a baby lmao.
Yeh completely nailed it haha!
I'm not a fan of 3 buttons... basic function but expensive... Casio is very overprice in my country... 4x more expensive than Skmei 1496... imagine casio w218 very expensive ahahhaha
Please dont call them “homage”….call them what they are….knock-offs.
AKA copies.
There is no respect for IP where these come from.
It's the Skmei for me!
With Casio you have a watch for many many years, not with Skmei. If you wet it, say goodbye, if you drop it say goodbye, if it stops say goodbye. They aren't made to last, cheap garbage. I owned one, first shower and had to throw it to the trash. It was too much for it. It was a G-Shock copy. That's also another con, they aren't homages, they are directly copies of real Casios. Don't throw your money on a Skmei, they don't worth even a fraction of what they cost.
You see this brand plastered all over Amazon. I think my wrist would burst into flames if I wore it. Casio is a far better option.
I don't think it'll make it onto my wrist much to be fair!
Long time ago, casio is the ripoff of seiko.
Now skmei is the ripoff of casio.
Absolutely nothing wrong.
casio is the ripoff of seiko? any PROOF?
simple? hahha casio 218 every time you use a stopwatch you have to use the light button.. simple? hahahahah 😆😂😂😂 I choose skmei, same features... casio is very overpriced
Casio all the way for me.....
Great review.... For me Casio all the way......
I’m on a shopping Skmei 😅
I'd go with the skmie out of these 2.
Get the Casio. Hands down
Agreed!