A $25 Watch Worth Buying: the Casio A168

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    In this video, I'll take a look at one the least expensive legitimate watches on the market, the Casio A168. This charming digital watch comes in at only $25 and for the price, actually offers a lot to like.
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  • @kiankok84
    @kiankok84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9034

    "I wear rolex to impress others, I wear casio to impress myself" - Aristotle

    • @armancz
      @armancz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      😂

    • @johnatspray
      @johnatspray 2 ปีที่แล้ว +904

      “I came, I saw, I bought a Casio.” - Julius Caesar

    • @hathaway.1166
      @hathaway.1166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +573

      "I'd take an G-Shock over any Richard Mille any day."
      -Sun Tzu, the art of war(and watches)

    • @andylock3247
      @andylock3247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +447

      Two things are infinite: The universe and a Casio. And I'm not sure about the universe - Albert Einstein

    • @rustyshackleford7285
      @rustyshackleford7285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +312

      “Speak softly, but carry a big stick. And wear a Casio.” - Teddy Roosevelt.

  • @stoneocean4760
    @stoneocean4760 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2401

    Cant ever go wrong with a Casio, over a hundred times better than fashion watches.

    • @BK-rh1lj
      @BK-rh1lj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      "We get rid of midman"

    • @dhruviin
      @dhruviin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@BK-rh1lj Vincheroooo do u like moreeeeeeeeee

    • @Valera_Scotland
      @Valera_Scotland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Too right... however, being a watch geek, I'm always looking at what people are wearing... and it's mostly smart watches and fashion watches...most people really don't understand! Casio is cheaper and has much more to offer as a true great watch

    • @Valera_Scotland
      @Valera_Scotland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@ant7699 that sounds really great. And you're very right. My collection is a F91w and a square G shock 5600E...
      I would like an Omega some day as I used to own a Speedy, and also an Explorer. But those things are very expensive and at the end of the day I don't know if they'll bring as much joy

    • @ant7699
      @ant7699 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Valera_Scotland Ah, so you like your mechanical automatic watches?. I can really appreciate some of these watches. We nearly lost these to the advent of quartz movements... Mainly seikos.... But luckily they survived and have become some of the most expensive types of movement on the market. Out of these more expensive watched... Ive never been keen on omega tbh... Something about the dial and the hands... I just don't like the style... So I'd probably start off my collection with a Rolex... Tudor apparently ate quite good watches........a company that does good quality rolex homage style watches with a much more reasonable price tag is a company called pagani..... You can get a well made timepiece for £90...or even $90....these watches include sapphire glass and also have a.. Automatic movement.... I might get myself one to see how I get on with it... I think they even do a Rolex daytona homage which is skelwtonised... Looks the bomb.... Sorry I'm waffling now... Enjoy your evening

  • @mubt4sim
    @mubt4sim 2 ปีที่แล้ว +477

    My grandfather used to use this watch. This was his everyday watch. Since I can remember him, I always saw him wearing this same one all those years. He passed away in 2015 and he wore this till the last day of his life. So this watch is kinda special for me

    • @Roastarex
      @Roastarex ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He had good taste ❤

    • @Kyle_00
      @Kyle_00 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      ​@@Roastarex i was about to say exactly this. :)
      He truly had great taste.

    • @kylec632
      @kylec632 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      My grandfather also wore his every day. Never saw him without it. He is now buried with this watch on his wrist

    • @adamzapple67
      @adamzapple67 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have you still got the watch? If you have I hope you realise it's priceless.

    • @ernestb.2377
      @ernestb.2377 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think they had a more durable metal case watch. These new ones are nice, but I suppose the resin case watch would not last so long..

  • @adoptdontshop9378
    @adoptdontshop9378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1471

    Got hired as a part-time firefighter in 2006, I am now career. Casio makes the only watch that has survived firefighting and working full-time as a paramedic before getting a career firefighter job. Hard to beat anything they make, I've destroyed 4 Garmin watches and the Gshocks are simply indestructible.

    • @bdegrds
      @bdegrds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      There are many vintage Swiss Military watches worn in WW2 that are still around ticking today.

    • @adoptdontshop9378
      @adoptdontshop9378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I have no doubt on that!

    • @appleb305
      @appleb305 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's cool, man! What G SHOCKS did you buy? Are the bracelet ones weaker than the ones on a rubber strap?

    • @oklahomahank2378
      @oklahomahank2378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@appleb305 I have several G shocks. (The 168 he is talking about is not a G shock, but it is pretty durable.). The basic G shock at $40 is just fine, though the upper left button is recessed to make it less likely to hit it by accident. My favorite G shock is the glx 5600, which has moon and tide phases.

    • @alexgg7499
      @alexgg7499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      God tier watch

  • @carlomagno5151
    @carlomagno5151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    This is what I like with Teddy. He is not fazed with big brands. He is in to quality. He finds joy in the thought process. He dives in to details regardless of the price or the brand! The most credible watch vlogger out there. The Shakespeare of watch industry in our time.

  • @drewski5150
    @drewski5150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +667

    I adore this watch. I think every watch collection should have at least one Casio.

    • @frozenpete788
      @frozenpete788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      My first 3 watches (gifts) are Casios and I love them. I wear my waveceptor every work day, and it's 15 years old now. I put the Seiko automatic after-work so that I don't have to adjust it every time. Watches are like cars, enjoy every end of the spectrum 👌

    • @wholehand2635
      @wholehand2635 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Got my Royal/world time a month ago and i absolutely love it

    • @that1paul647
      @that1paul647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My beater is a Duro that I couldn't imagine not having

    • @chrispowell7771
      @chrispowell7771 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How about seven?

    • @mad0uche
      @mad0uche 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I hate this bad advice. There is 0 reasons to collect watches if your collection ideology is to check off checkmarks like owning a g shock, owning a diver, owning a dress watch. I have a casioak and it sucks. It has poor legibility, especially since the LED doesn't light up the entire watch, it's thick and for large wrists, and setting it up is a nightmare. Every collection should have atleast one G shock though right guys???? I think every collection should stop being bloated with cheap quartz watches and misaligned seikos, you're just slowing yourself down from getting a watch you actually want.

  • @TechnoLawyer
    @TechnoLawyer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +913

    I love the way you gave this the same treatment as you'd give a watch 20x the price.
    Speaking of the alarm, I have one of these, and spent a few weeks with the alarm going off at 5am every morning, with me being totally unable to locate where the watch actually was. By the time I could wake up and start to hunt it down by sound, it would turn off. Drove me nuts.

    • @saiyajedi
      @saiyajedi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +132

      Ah, but it succeeded in waking you up, didn’t it?

    • @danspanos
      @danspanos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @josephdanmathis1876
      @josephdanmathis1876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      Don't judge me. Sometimes, after I've finished building a multimillion-dollar home, I drop my beat up Casio inside an unfinished wall, with the alarm set to some ungodly hour. Just a little reminder of The Working Man, to help the millionaire get settled in.

    • @Makez33
      @Makez33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      In the Finnish military it's a custom to hide these in the lockers after your service ends with the alarms set for during all hours of the night to bully the next batch of conscripts.

    • @teebone25
      @teebone25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Albeit, this one deserves more respect than some of the watches 20x it's price!

  • @CalpeIsMyHome
    @CalpeIsMyHome 2 ปีที่แล้ว +305

    I purchased my Casio A168 in June 2016 (for 22.50 euro) and only wore it occasionally as I always had on my F-91W. Today, in September 2021, having just watched this video, I decided to dig out the A168. It is still running and has gained about a minute in 5 years!

    • @victorkreig6089
      @victorkreig6089 ปีที่แล้ว

      Funny, I have two F-91W's
      the band broke on the first one quite quickly though, also they removed it form both the classic and vintage section so it's not as easy to find on their site

    • @AZadeh-nd8vx
      @AZadeh-nd8vx 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Really? Mine gains about 2 seconds a day! Maybe I should send it back to Casio to get recalibrated? 😅

    • @jonasgrnbek7113
      @jonasgrnbek7113 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AZadeh-nd8vxThey would ship you a new one, the time it takes for one to do anything is simply not worth it for them

  • @boogkitty
    @boogkitty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +363

    I bought my A168 in Japan about 7 years ago. And yes, it was about $25. I was surprised how cheap it was, and I'm glad I bought in Japan before returning home, because I noticed more and more Casio's like the A168 or the Databanks being sold in stores. Problem is, they retail for $100 here. I don't know why the price is 4 times the amount, but they're all quite expensive here in Australia. Considering how good the watches are though, I don't blame anyone for paying 4 times the amount I did. Almost had mine 10 years and only thing I've had to replace on it is the slide clasp, which was easily replaceable. I love it.

    • @timbonator1
      @timbonator1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How many times did you need to change the battery? :o

    • @boogkitty
      @boogkitty ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@timbonator1 Haven't had to change it yet. I've heard they last 10 years, but idk how true that is.

    • @billjamal4764
      @billjamal4764 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It could be fake, Japan has less stringing laws on that kind of stuff

    • @Dinstyvmorsa8539
      @Dinstyvmorsa8539 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I find that so wierd. How can Australia, being so much closer to Japan, have it so much more expensive than over here in Sweden? They go for 32 usd over here

    • @SayAhh
      @SayAhh ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Dinstyvmorsa8539 maybe different tariff laws?

  • @simonwright6882
    @simonwright6882 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love wearing a casio now and again. They always put a smile on my face. You hit the nail on the head, you don't actually need any thing more.

  • @brandontran4180
    @brandontran4180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Got my sister this watch and she turned into a Casio digital watch collector! It has a cool factor that some watch brands just don't have. For a $25 watch, it just does so much for so little money. It's a watch that even the most snobby watch collector respects.

    • @jnnx
      @jnnx ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Im old enough to remember when they would put this watch in candy vending machines, so you would feed it quarters in the hopes of getting this watch!

    • @B-DINO
      @B-DINO ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @jnnx nope, that was the F-91W. Similar looking watch but it's not the same. This is the A168, it's larger and doesn't come with that plastic band like the vending machine F-91W did. If you saw them side by side as a comparison you'd be able to see the difference. I love the A168 model so much. I have 5 different styles of the A168 and I could never choose which one I like most

  • @myvideos2715
    @myvideos2715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I purchased a Casio 100m resist digital watch back in 1984. In 1990, thereabouts, I gave it to my brother, who still wears it today. Apart from the battery changes over the years, it's still going. Yep. I highly recommend in buying one. Yes. I'm wearing right now a Casio G-Shock Tough Solar 5600-E.

  • @3rdstone1
    @3rdstone1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Casio is such a great brand with a cool history and a very wide selection. My G-Shock takes serious beatings at my work, and it's nice to know that I never have to worry about breaking it. Usually most of these retro styled classic digital Casios with basic specs are way more expensive where I live, than in the US and other places. This A168 thankfully holds about the same price though.
    It's so cool these models are still made, and let's just hope they will continue to make them for a long time. I've been thinking about getting the stelthier version of this with a negative display, the A168WEM. It's around $46 though.

  • @Zeitlost
    @Zeitlost ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This watch means alot to me. Once i was broke but i loved Casio watches. To my 25th birthday i bought this watch to myself and loved it. Unfortunately i had to send it back because i needed the money to buy groceries..
    Last year i bought a Omega Seamaster to my 30th birthday and kept it. The Casio reminds me what times i have been through and the Omega reminds me to be thankful for what i have today.

  • @RonaldCzik
    @RonaldCzik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I use to wear the ancestor of this watch in the 1970's as a teenager. Nerdy, yes. But now has a cool retro look. I'll need to pick one up. Thanks!

  • @hahahahaha12188
    @hahahahaha12188 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My dad bought a similar casio in 1997 and i've started using it now. It means a lot to him as it costed him a months salary to buy it back in the day. i love the watch, it goes well with any one of my outfits and it means a lot to me as well.

  • @JMNTN
    @JMNTN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    my watch collection consist mostly of casio's, i find them more interesting and enjoyable to collect than mechanical watches and they don't cost a lot, unless you're looking for desirable vintage ones then the scalpers will rob you.

    • @amnesiot
      @amnesiot 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I tend to agree. I have one Vostok mechanical because I think everyone should have at least one mechanical (just as everyone should have at least one digital) but I do find myself gravitating towards the design and utility of Casios.

  • @mariobcab
    @mariobcab 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Teddy I was looking for the perfect Casio to put in my everyday carry and you made it easy - thank you!

  • @AlecGrinage
    @AlecGrinage ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is absolutely gorgeous. I was devastated when my timext80 strap fell off a few months ago. Doesn’t look like replacing it is an option. This looks like the best replacement.

  • @guymcredmond6463
    @guymcredmond6463 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've convinced my wife to get me one of these as a stocking stuffer for Christmas. All of my 24 slots in my 2 watch boxes are full, and I'm on a 'one in, one out policy'...... Plus this Casio!
    These retro vintage watches were the reason I got into watches in the 1st place! A 7yo me in the 1980's thought these digital watches were the bees knees! I'm so glad Casio is still producing these retro watches. A massive trip down memory lane. I'm currently wearing my Casio Royal. A watch that brings me just as much, if not more joy than most of the more expensive automatics in my collection.
    I might need another watch box just to fill up with Casios. They're just so good!

  • @themilkman9360
    @themilkman9360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Hi Teddy, can you do a video about watches for the working class? Agricultural jobs, factory jobs, landscaping jobs, and so on. I work in a rough environment and I want a mechanical watch that can keep up with the kind of work I do.

    • @TeddyBaldassarre
      @TeddyBaldassarre  2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I have done a couple videos about jobs for different occupations. People seem to like those so I’ll probably do more in the future.

    • @FUTUREGHOST94
      @FUTUREGHOST94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TeddyBaldassarre please do. Their real good.

    • @themilkman9360
      @themilkman9360 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TeddyBaldassarre thank you!

    • @miscellaneousz2681
      @miscellaneousz2681 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Farmers haven’t been working class since the 20th century

  • @emanuel2011
    @emanuel2011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I've owned many types of watches, from the Helson Shark Diver, to the Bulova Accutron II re-issue, to the Yema Flygraf. The Casio A-168W-1 is my favorite of all time, bar none.

    • @artofwatches5303
      @artofwatches5303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      yes its true i own a shop in busy market and most of army personels only ask for that watch before the black color F16 was their favorite

    • @anirudhnegi4737
      @anirudhnegi4737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Does it suit thin wrists ?

    • @creativemindanxiety562
      @creativemindanxiety562 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anirudhnegi4737 yes

  • @mordeth1964
    @mordeth1964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a whole collection of mostly sub $100 AUD Casios and I love them all.
    I seriously could not get any more joy from owning any other watches.
    I have been waiting for ages in the hope you would review one of (my) beloved Casios and you didn't disappoint. Keep your great videos coming 👍

  • @jeffkelly636
    @jeffkelly636 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve owned a Casio WV58A-1AV “world time” “wave captor” for over 15 years. It still sells for around $50 on amazon and has 4.5 stars over 2000 reviews. I recently replaced the strap, which had crumbled while I had it in storage (I didn’t know rubberized plastic straps could disintegrate with age - now I do!). I installed a new battery today and reset the time and date. I think the default year started at either 2001 or 2005. It is a very comfortable, sleek, practical design and has a good backlight. It’s a fantastic value - a cool watch. Also Liam Neeson wears one in “Non-Stop”!

  • @MonsieurGlace
    @MonsieurGlace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Teddy opens a whole new world in the watch industry, this is great.

  • @BosunM8James
    @BosunM8James 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For years, I never would've thought I'd wear a digital watch. However, about 5 years ago I bought the A168 and I just can't seem to get it off my wrist. I'll put on a different watch in my collection here and there but the next morning I'm reaching for my A168. It's been entertaining to see other watch enthusiasts express similar appreciation for this simple, yet very functional, time piece that has made it's mark in the watch world for years to come.

  • @kimmern999
    @kimmern999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    We all love Casio. I've never heard anyone talk down on Casio.

    • @pruteanu6
      @pruteanu6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's so true

    • @whatsstefon
      @whatsstefon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I use to. But then I wore one. My A158W. Mind changed. It’s likely one of my favourite in my small collection.

    • @primecreator
      @primecreator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Casio are rubbish. There you go, you've heard it now. 😂

    • @kimmern999
      @kimmern999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@primecreator Thanks, that was brave of you. 😅

    • @primecreator
      @primecreator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kimmern999 I may buy one of these 😝

  • @kitcarturboprinz898
    @kitcarturboprinz898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    I've had exactly this one for I guess almost 10 years now, before my passion for watch collecting really grew. I still love it and wear it once in a while... the accuracy actually is mindblowing, it has rested in my cupboard for maybe 1 or 2 years and has only lost a few seconds.

    • @momoz283
      @momoz283 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you ever replaced the battery?
      And if you have how often?

    • @kitcarturboprinz898
      @kitcarturboprinz898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@momoz283 No, not yet… seems to last for ages 😬

  • @LouisGiliberto
    @LouisGiliberto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Casios are the watches I wear when I'm doing things that might destroy another watch. Casios, especially G-Shocks obviously, wear really well and never disappoint. I used to have the same opinion of Timex, but the last few Timexes I bought were a disappointment. Casio is my go-to durable brand now.

    • @thiscorrosion900
      @thiscorrosion900 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Timex are terrible. Armitron are ok beaters but they're also not as good quality as Casio.

  • @nolimit7185
    @nolimit7185 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! Your video motivated me to buy similar watch but a different model. I ended up buying Casio A158. After wearing it for sometime, I am in love with the design, weight and simplicity of the watch. Above all it brought me joy wearing it.

  • @weedsmokinator420
    @weedsmokinator420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The VERY FIRST watch that got me into this topic. Loving every moment of owning mine. Last video I was like "Is that something digital on Teddy's wrist?" because that's what is looked like. And what do you know, an A168! Even the same color variant as mine, that's so cool!

  • @golrush007
    @golrush007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    My admiration for this part of the Casio watch range is unending. There is so much fun to be had for a very small investment. I personally have the A158, which I prefer for it's slightly smaller and slimmer case size. The backlight is obviously terrible on that one, but as an overall design I do like it slightly more than the A168.

  • @CakeDispenser
    @CakeDispenser 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I own a GWM5610 G-Shock and I use it as a everyday watch. What I love about my watch is that it has Multiband 6 and a solar powered battery. That something iv always hated about wearing a quartz watch is that once the battery dies you have to change which ruins the watches water resistance and most the battery's in some these watches last 2-5 years. Teddy I hope you get your hands on a G-shock with multiband 6 and solar powered capabilities. especially a G-shock square it's my favorite type of G-shock.

  • @matthew_ferguson
    @matthew_ferguson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have one of these in my top 10 rotation. Absolutely love it.

  • @DrPizzle
    @DrPizzle ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was literally wearing this when this video got recommended to me. Haven’t told anyone about it, didn’t buy it online. No idea how it knew but I do love this thing

  • @MrSupernova111
    @MrSupernova111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to have one of those. They were simple, looked relatively nice, and got the job done. In a pre iphone and pre internet era they were an easy choice for someone who needed to keep track of time, have a presentable time piece, and was budge conscious.

  • @reganpereira
    @reganpereira 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I still use this watch today... Got it as a gift back in 2007...this is a really cool watch.. 👍

  • @jb6027
    @jb6027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I've had my original version since circa 1976. It still works perfectly. I can't remember what I paid for it - a lot more than $25 - but it was money well spent. The battery on mine lasts about 5 years. The perfect no nonsense digital watch that will literally last a lifetime.

    • @grossteilfahrer
      @grossteilfahrer ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't be fooled, the new ones are NOT the same quality. I had my old one for 15+ years. The new one i bought last year looked as worn as the old one within 5 months

    • @victorkreig6089
      @victorkreig6089 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@grossteilfahrer Well of course, different industry standards, different materials, completely different time and therefore very different production process. That doesn't mean these things don't still take a punch, only weakness on them that I have come across is the bands are cheap, and that goes for all the vintage makes

    • @antonioboelhouwers1996_gaming
      @antonioboelhouwers1996_gaming ปีที่แล้ว

      My watch survived my work as carpenter and welder but just one accident broke it

  • @carlruma983
    @carlruma983 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My nephew a couple of days ago was showing me his new Casio A168 it brought back memories of High School and just fond times so of course I just ordered one.

  • @haping1
    @haping1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the review Teddy! This was the watch I had years ago. I'm gonna order a new one right away!

  • @IlluminatingWatches
    @IlluminatingWatches 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yes teddy! Lots more Casio. Casio just have such a great history and so many worlds firsts in electronics history.

  • @panjimoulana
    @panjimoulana 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The one that I want to purchase besides Seiko watches for the first time ever. Sure I've some watches that gifted to me, but this one is something special like the legendary F-91 that you mentioned. With this, the special values in this watch IMO is like having the legendary dress watch like F-91 series

  • @mattcook2985
    @mattcook2985 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this watch, bought it new in 1996 still have its plastic sleeve and cardboard cover and it's still on its original battery. I've only ever rarely used the alarm hourly beep or the main alarm and only worn it occasionally since 1998 when I bought a new watch as my daily. So the light hasn't been used much. I still can't believe it's on the same battery. Hands down a great watch to use as a daily or use when you fancy a change and want that retro feeling. 10/10

  • @j.harbottle8928
    @j.harbottle8928 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Ted, the voice of sanity in a mad world of watches and Covid, had me first Casio in 1982, was the beezneez of schoolkid "must haves", keep the vids coming...

  • @rtsbeyond
    @rtsbeyond 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If you do anymore videos like this I think the Casio AQ-160W is a good one worth a look. It's my 5th pick, much cleaner without so many labels, 100M water resistance and cost me just $26

  • @dannyg6592
    @dannyg6592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I got my A168 on sale for $15. I now have 6 Casios and one G Shock in my watch collection, but the A168 is the most charming of the lot. I've worn it often and it always puts a smile on my face. Reminds me of a more innocent, happier time.

  • @BakaNeBaka
    @BakaNeBaka 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My first wrist watch back in the school days (which was aeons ago it seems), was a Casio and it is still there somewhere at the parents'... Unbeatable quality and value!

  • @matthewtiene4417
    @matthewtiene4417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So glad this watch gets so much love. And that I picked one up

  • @glvn
    @glvn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    The evil boss is wearing this model in the "Squid game"

  • @gl0087
    @gl0087 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this watch. I've been wearing one for over 30 years when it was $15. I always swap out the band, but from 1989 to now I've owned four because they last that long.

  • @ImShakeZilla
    @ImShakeZilla 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I purchased this watch for just the classic look and retro face and I absolutely love it in my collection. Love the content and can’t wait for more

  • @giygas_9577
    @giygas_9577 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was just getting into watches, bought a G-Shock 5600 and a Timex Endure 30 Shock. I impulse bought one of these little dudes in Walmart, and I absolutely love it. It looks great, and I love the way stainless steel feels vs. a resin bracelet. One of my better impulse buys.

  • @serge_oehn
    @serge_oehn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This was my first watch. Now I own a few watches (Seiko, Cartier, Frederique Constant, Tissot) and I still own and love this Casio. This one is so stylish and durable, this watch will never let you down.

    • @SayAhh
      @SayAhh ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Gateway watch. Just like drinking any cola is good for the soda industry as a whole, buying any watch is good for the watch industry overall. That said, I'd never buy a Rolex. I won't even wear one for free.

    • @whereRbearsTeeth
      @whereRbearsTeeth 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sounds like a real shitter collection

  • @whatsstefon
    @whatsstefon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My A158W is a beautiful little thing. I can imagine the slightly larger case with nicer backlight is even better. But I do love my little F91W in “chrome”. It’s tough, it’s cheap, and the WR rating is a lie. I can’t kill it. I think the “horrible” backlight is fine. Maybe I got lucky and got a bright one.
    I haven’t found the bracelet to pull my arm hair, and I’m a hairy wog. It’s more comfortable than most of my Seiko and Citizen bracelets. Not bad when the watch costs less than the bracelet on these alone. Lol.
    The only downside to them is that in Australia, they are jacked up in price to the point where it becomes challenging to justify the cost. But the second hand market isn’t too scarce.

  • @philip3963
    @philip3963 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My father would always use this style of casio watch when I was a kid, literally for years, I bought it because it reminded me of him and I've been with it for 3 years now wearing it daily.
    Love that watch.

  • @DilbertMuc
    @DilbertMuc หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I once had the A168 in the gold edition as a teenager around 1985. Sweet memories! 😍
    And of course the ubiquitious F91 for sports and work. 🙂

  • @Thankyou_3
    @Thankyou_3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow, great video. This really changed my perspective when I look at people who is wearing A168. Are they wearing it for nostalgic and own other heavy hitter horology at their bank vault or they are wearing as their only watch they own. Wow! Both ways show the range of reasons why people wear watches.

  • @sugaanthm3897
    @sugaanthm3897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    CASIO IS GOD 👑 TIER MATE

    • @sssjjjttt
      @sssjjjttt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Came here looking for this. Was NOT disappointed 😁

  • @9tophat
    @9tophat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this Casio also. It's small for me with my 8in wrists, but I still love it. My favorite Casio of all is my Casio Duro. I've got one of the black dial, and one of the blue, both that I've swapped out the mineral for double-domed sapphire. Outstanding value watches.♥️👍

  • @harmoniaartificiosa
    @harmoniaartificiosa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it, simply love it! The Casio Vintage collection is amazing overall. Oh yeah, if you have an all steel G-Shock too you’re pretty much covered.

  • @Don.alanis
    @Don.alanis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I’ve had this watch for over 2 years and beat the heck out of it at swimming and other outdoor activities. I’ve also had more people compliment me wearing this watch over other expensive watches in my collection. When I truly want to go out and have an adventure day without thinking about taking care of my “nice” watch, I just leave the house with this one instead. Please do more videos like these Teddy!

    • @artofwatches5303
      @artofwatches5303 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      it is selling like hot cake even you can check on ebay, every one has sold in minimum 300 to 400 pcs

  • @omrain
    @omrain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have this and love how light and comfortable it is. It has a wicked taper to the band as well. Love the content Teddy, your channel kills it.

  • @Raez_XL
    @Raez_XL 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a W-96H and i am still in love with it. The simplistic look and design is so beautiful.

  • @cartoonpete407
    @cartoonpete407 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In the end, they all still come back to the Casio legends... Great review! Got the Vostok and exact Seagull too! :) And I love my Orients!

  • @fatboab2181
    @fatboab2181 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I bought my A168 a few years ago for £13 (about $16-$17). It shipped from Hong Kong to Scotland in just over a week. I'm not sure if anyone made any money at any point.

    • @sedbaka
      @sedbaka 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lmao

    • @razer6909
      @razer6909 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can be fake replica

    • @fatboab2181
      @fatboab2181 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@razer6909 Casio comes up on the screen when you hold in the bottom right button so I think it's genuine.

  • @watchdogpodcast239
    @watchdogpodcast239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this watch. Always makes me smile when I wear it

  • @danieldunkel4378
    @danieldunkel4378 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Teddy, I was smiling when I saw this viedo from you. I watch a lot of your watch viedeos. Thanks a lot for these. I bought exactly the very watch three weeks ago and I do love it besides all my mechanical watches from Switzerland. I saw a film about archeology where a lady was wearing this watch and I had to have it. 👍

  • @StefanEnslin
    @StefanEnslin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bought a Casio A158 with one of my first paychecks, now over 12 years later it is banged up but still working well.
    This is just the best everyday wear watch and basically indestructible.

  • @anthonystevens8683
    @anthonystevens8683 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Brilliant to see a Teddy review on one of the most affordable modern classic brands. I've had many Casio watches over the years since the 1980's when I started work. I have no idea how many I had over that 40 year+ period but none of them ever failed due to a manufacturing fault. Most had resin bands that failed or got damaged during my misspent youth on a motorcycle. I still have some of my originals 'somewhere' after some house moves but I have re-purchased some over recent years and they do get wrist time. As a tool to tell the time you could argue why would you buy another watch as you say. A great point but the watch community is not head or logic driven but heart driven. That heart for me anyway applies to watches that are quartz digital, analog or mechanical regardless of the brand name on the dial. Great review Teddy.

  • @scottlisson7055
    @scottlisson7055 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Casio has been part of my collection since I was in high school. Some watches are all show and no go. Casios always deliver.
    I’ve had one of these for years. Aside from the price tag, they are appealing in a 1980s sort of way. Like old school MTV and Max Headroom. I’m an 80s child so each time I strap this one on, I’m back in high school. Great review.

  • @iridiumscribe4915
    @iridiumscribe4915 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have this watch, but it’s in an all silver finish from Casio’s Vintage line and I have to say, it’s quite the watch. I’ve been collecting for four years now and honestly it’s a fun piece to wear. A watch that will get the job done from morning to night. A watch I don’t have to wind, set, and regulate now and again. Slap it on the wrist and you’re ready, this is what I enjoy from quartz movements. I also wear a Soviet digital watch along with this one, Elektronika 55. Got it for only .99 cents off eBay. Popped a new battery in and there you go. Keeps just as accurate time as my Casio but is filled with a lot of features. Time, day-date & year, alarm, stopwatch, and countdown timer. The backlight is also quite impressive too. Overall, the Casio is just an all around good beginners timepiece but also great for those that have been collecting for a long time. It doesn’t stop me from smiling now and again when I have mine on the wrist.

  • @M1szS
    @M1szS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i got g shock for birthday like 5 years ago, and still everything is fine with it, i dived with it and used it alot, only a slight wear on it. the accuracy was around 1 second per 3 months for me, which is insane. only thing i dont like about it is the strap, which is sometimes annoying for smaller wrists

  • @waqarhaider2226
    @waqarhaider2226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    It's amongst the handsomest watches one can wear. Stunning.

  • @TheWolfenMole
    @TheWolfenMole 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I own the even cheaper plastic version of this (I think it was around £10). I used it for freediving for around 6 months, swimming in salt water for hours every day, diving down below 30m regularly. It's never missed a beat in 5 years of hard ownership, I love it!
    I also coincidentally have the seagull 1963 (with moonphase) as my daily watch 😂

    • @jasonhelms6420
      @jasonhelms6420 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Im in the army and the black plastic version was my everyday watch for like 2 years, i evently replaced it with a fitbit style band(for tracking steps,sleep,heartrate, ect) but it was as tough as they come and was always reliable

    • @mihirshetye4624
      @mihirshetye4624 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its the F-91W,and yeah its the cheapest of the lot.

  • @Mmarks9156
    @Mmarks9156 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Teddy I have this same watch and have gone down the Casio affordable rabbit hole with may different model such as the A158, A201, Casio Royale, and many more! Great video.

  • @TheGrenadier97
    @TheGrenadier97 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have it, love it. Great for work; dressed enough but not too much, with a distinctive 80s aesthetics, somewhat like another take on formality i daresay. Additional functions are quite useful as well. The affordable price is a huge plus.

  • @ziksy6460
    @ziksy6460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    When I judge something, I look at what the maker is trying to do and how well they achieved that. And from that perspective, this watch is absolutely perfect.

  • @2steaksandwiches665
    @2steaksandwiches665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Thank you for reviewing something like this. I get tired of the $25,000 watches. Given the current economic state of the world those are unattainable for probably 99% of your viewers. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a cool interesting watch. And I’m not talking about fashion stuff. I am very grateful that you’re not a watch snob . I got tired of those guys on TH-cam and stopped following them. Just because something is expensive on the watch doesn’t mean it’s interesting or cool

    • @Furniture121
      @Furniture121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I have also stopped watching some channels because of the tendency to just cover hype models, or mid-high end luxury watches. Teddy, JOMW, Relative Time, and a few others get my views now, because they cover a mix of watches that I find more interesting. Bruce Williams seems to have come back down to earth somewhat, so I watch more of his stuff now as well.

    • @maxmoller
      @maxmoller 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Furniture121 JOMW always brightens up your mood. He's such a positive guy. 😄

    • @yorusuyasoul69420
      @yorusuyasoul69420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Furniture121 mad watch collection

    • @lndyrd
      @lndyrd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To be fair, your comment sounds pretty unfair to higher priced watches. Just because they're expensive also doesn't mean it can't be cool or interesting. And just because others cover it doesn't really mean they're watch snobs. It just means people wanna watch that stuff and me too and that's fine. There's nothing wrong with creating or viewing content of more expensive watches and that's regardless of whether you're able to afford them. It's great that we have TH-cam and we can even see those pieces which we might not be able to afford. And even if you can afford some of them it's great to be able to see so many of them, more than you can own. I just think your comment is so negative and critical of expensive watch content when we should all just be glad that we can see them all so conveniently

    • @2steaksandwiches665
      @2steaksandwiches665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lndyrd You probably have not seen enough of the arrogant watch reviewers out there. It’s not the watches them selves. It’s the fools reviewing them

  • @Nekr0mancer
    @Nekr0mancer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have never seen your videos before & you showed up in my recs. I clicked because i literally own this watch & i absolutely adore it

  • @johnf1105
    @johnf1105 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great bring everyone down to earth video Teddy! The Timex Weekender is actually my favorite cult classic

  • @Stanjara
    @Stanjara 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love my F91w. I recently bought a new one and, for a smaller wrist, it is amazingly affordable and usable. Great video!

  • @manuelsandoval8593
    @manuelsandoval8593 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Another cheap, reliable and cool option is the Casio F91W, Could you make a list with cheap minimalist (Or Bauhaus Style) watches for men?, Thanks for you videos and content

    • @Valera_Scotland
      @Valera_Scotland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I got the sightly different option of the F91W- so not the blue ascents, but brown / gold outline on the dial. Very subtle green / grey screen. Love it.... getting used to the size so that I'm ready when that 36mm Explorer becomes available in a few years!

    • @TeddyBaldassarre
      @TeddyBaldassarre  2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      No one can forget F91W. The only solid watch that costs less than a fast food dinner for two.

    • @KK-zj2gc
      @KK-zj2gc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Obama once wore the f91w

    • @KK-zj2gc
      @KK-zj2gc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Obama once wore the F91W

    • @angleofthehell
      @angleofthehell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@KK-zj2gc Obama as also Osama

  • @WhatsUpWhitey
    @WhatsUpWhitey 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was just looking at this Casio watche this week. Love the aesthetics.

  • @nikolakostic3677
    @nikolakostic3677 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Teddy

  • @kiankok84
    @kiankok84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Once I looked down on my boss' Big Bang while wearing a God Tier F-91W. Does it make me a watch snob?

    • @job3896
      @job3896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It makes you a better human being

    • @patrickriarchy6054
      @patrickriarchy6054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      At least you had a quality watch and not a Hublot.

    • @Strideo1
      @Strideo1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is your boss' big bang a euphemism for something?

  • @Asyss_Complex
    @Asyss_Complex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I used to have a G-shock, but then I downgraded and went with the F-105W (I believe), the one with the aqua blue backlight. Way more compact and lighter. It was the very first watch I had as a kid and they are very durable.

    • @johntate5050
      @johntate5050 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's not a downgrade.

  • @bekindandmerciful5145
    @bekindandmerciful5145 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is such an incredible channel and we'll put together material. very informative thank you

  • @HouseholdReviews
    @HouseholdReviews 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Been saving up for this watch for a few years. Can’t wait to add it to my collection soon!!

  • @DenisHauser
    @DenisHauser 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is a great Casio, after many expensive watches I am now really learning to appreciate the cheap Casio watches.

  • @mitch9294
    @mitch9294 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Fun fact: Ryan Gosling wears one of these when he’s not rocking a Rolex

    • @gpunique
      @gpunique 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Who?

    • @primecreator
      @primecreator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Good reason not to wear one then if a Hollywood demon wears one.

    • @lndyrd
      @lndyrd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i actually got one of these after seeing TGV's video on Ryan Gosling

    • @blee9480
      @blee9480 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fun fact urban gentry has a woody for Ryan gosling.

    • @lndyrd
      @lndyrd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Seems there's quite a few immature or insecure folks here who like to "Who?" at celebrities or mock TH-camrs like TGV who made content on a celebrity. If that's what it takes to prop up your insecure little egos 😂

  • @Superchickenman159
    @Superchickenman159 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been rocking the extremely similar A178W since 2015, got it for around $40 (CAD) and I absolutely love it.

  • @ankurbagai1056
    @ankurbagai1056 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have Casio A158W, and I love it over any expensive watch due to it's sheer minimalist design & classic appearance.

  • @kingsford73
    @kingsford73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Had one of these gave it to my son he loves it, the cheapest watch I own is a casio F-91W. The A-168 has much better Luminescence at night than the F-91W but then it only costs £9.99 either can't be beaten on price.

  • @younusimam-thesalamproject6340
    @younusimam-thesalamproject6340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    More Casios! Ive bought 6 blue Duros with Bracelets as gifts. Huge crowd pleaser! My brother just keeps switching out NATOs.

    • @martinturgeon3849
      @martinturgeon3849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My "bluro" is my favourite Casio. It is a true strap monster 🤓🤙

    • @younusimam-thesalamproject6340
      @younusimam-thesalamproject6340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@martinturgeon3849 yeah he just got a new collection of straps and is the happiest man rn lol. Kinda jealous of him, hes satisfied with just one watch and a bunch of straps.

  • @jermcooeyatee1885
    @jermcooeyatee1885 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Me and my grandfather both have the A168 watch. He gave me the watch the day of my grandmothers funeral so it really means alot to me

  • @ChefMarioM
    @ChefMarioM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve own this specific watch for 4 years now. I wear it every single day. I have not changed the battery and it’s still as good as new. Only a few scratches on the glass but nothing too bad.

  • @captainjohn787
    @captainjohn787 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The A168 is a durable, utilitarian watch - enough features and a reasonable price point to satisfy most users. One drawback: the angular corners on the case, over time, snag, wear and tear sweaters, sweatshirts and long sleeve shirts.

  • @silverstaralchemist
    @silverstaralchemist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I'd love to see a watch like this in a more premium package: full stainless steel with an upgraded solid bracelet and 100m WR. I'd totally drop $100 on something like that and have the ultimate beater. I guess the next best thing is the all-steel G-Shock? The price is a bit of a deterrent for that watch though.

    • @EliasZuniga
      @EliasZuniga 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Check out the A700 series. Very similar style, more steel.

    • @johndurkowski3152
      @johndurkowski3152 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My thoughts exactly!

    • @Strideo1
      @Strideo1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EliasZuniga The style is not similar enough, sadly.

    • @hunter5w6
      @hunter5w6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      you might be interested in the a1000 series, they have full stainless steel cases and different bracelets, but I don’t believe they’re any more water resistant than the a168. still might be worth looking into though

    • @deanwaller8283
      @deanwaller8283 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It doesn't need 100mtrs,I've seen these tested to way below 100mtrs

  • @VinnyTheCuz
    @VinnyTheCuz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video Teddy! It’s nice to see such a good watch for a few dollars. I had a F91-W for a while and loved it. On a different topic, what happened to your other studio?

  • @3316xtendedmedia
    @3316xtendedmedia ปีที่แล้ว

    love your channel