I'm having the same dilemma in shopping for a (used) Speedmaster. Omega went nuts with the variations on that model whereas Bulova made one Lunar Pilot.
Truth! You don't need 20 options in the $12-$20 range. At least, not so many that are so cosmetically similar. But maybe you have to hold onto those older terrorist models with the horrible lume because so many people want to keep replacing the ones they already have.
A 15 quid watch but a million dollar style video quality. Absolutely smashed it Tristano. Amazing watch with bezel timer, day date and Casio accuracy. Mental good value.
During the law school admissions exam we were only allowed to wear analog watches. I wanted something highly legible, cheap, and reliable. Bought an analog Casio with large numerical hour markers. It worked great and got me through exams. Hope you're doing well friend.
This was the watch that got me into watches. I wanted something analog bc growing up I only had digitals. I only ever referenced the time from digital displays also (microwaves, vcrs, etc) and I literally couldn't glance at a normal clock and know the time and it embarrassed me. I bought the MRW bc it was cheap and looked cool. I totally fell in love with it and beat the hell out of it at work and it just kept going. It has been through the wash and slammed against concrete and still works fine.
Wow, what a cool way to get into watches. I hope it will continue to do that for many more people. I love this comment. Thank you so much for sharing that. Best regards, TGV
After watching this video last week, I went into the case and pulled mine out. It had been relegated to occasional "around-the-house-beater," but your review elevated it beyond that. It has been proudly on my wrist for the past seven days. I've always thought its looks punched well above its weight, but during the recent heat and humidity, I was pleased with the comfort of a lighter, non-metal watch. From splashing around at the beach, a ball game and a family BBQ; it felt good and looked great on my wrist. Thanks for reminding me that price should not limit wrist time. I finally enjoyed this watch as I did the day I first took it out of its box.
Crazy that you did this video, because this watch is so cheap, but so awesome! I have this model in just a slightly different color scheme...I believe mine is the MRW200H-1BV. It's all black with white hands and numbers. It honestly keeps amazing time, it's lightweight and very comfortable, plus it looks pretty slick. I have several really expensive automatic watches and some nice quartz watches, but I wear this Casio everyday. I've had it for a year and never had a problem. It's extremely reliable and if I bang it up eventually, it's inexpensive enough that I can just buy a new one. Great review!
A Casio MRW totally saved my ar$e when I was in a tight spot. I'd been relying on my phone to tell the time for years but suddenly needed a watch for a new job for little or no money. It had to be cheap, tough, accurate, legible, lightweight and effectively disposable - this little Casio totally fit the bill! It also rekindled my interest in watches and I've moved on to bigger and better things since. Despite buying it as an emergency 'burner' watch at a difficult time, I became very fond of it and will keep it in my collection forever.
Very similar here. I had quickly killed a few 'better' cheap tool watches, including the Duro. This lasted 3 yrs+ as a truly beaten tool watch, and this vid has made me want to replace it!
Thanks for the great video on one of my favorite watches. I bought one in FL while on vacation, was looking for a tough, cheap, beater watch. This one fit the bill perfectly, been in the ocean, pool, hot tub, etc. This is my go-to watch for travel, yard work, anytime I want to wear a watch I don't have to worry about. Inexpensive, accurate, tough as a tank; well done Casio.
I have 6 of these in various colors including one with the stainless steel band and black dial. As a healthcare worker these are my go-to workhorse watches. These watches have proven to be reliable, very accurate and easy to clean. I also like the 100 meter water resistance. The Casio MRW-200H is very lightweight, practical and highly functional. These watches are very easy to read at a glance. I've replaced the band on one of them after about 3 years. The batteries last over 2 years and are easy to replace. The bidirectional rotating bezel is a plus even though it's not dive watch quality- It works good enough. I've gotten many compliments on these watches over the years, I have many other watches but these are among my favorites and get the most wrist time due to my work. For the price, it's hard to beat.
Great video as always TGV! I absolutely love these little gems. I've got four of them and smile every time I pop one on my wrist. Many colorways to choose from, around $20 depending on the model, and 18mm lugs to pop them on a NATO for the best sub-30 dollar analog Casio has to offer (or anyone has for that matter). Cheers!🙂👍
I work in the maritime industry which can be one of the harshest environments to be in when considering the weather, the sea conditions, the chemicals a mariner is exposed to on a ship. This is a very common watch seen on the wrists of men and women who sail the oceans of the world. It's really put to the test out here getting knocked around on steel surfaces, exposed to salt water, extreme heat and cold conditions, etc. etc. The only other watch perhaps more popular than this for the merchant marine is, of course, the casio F91w. Best wishes to TGV and all those watching this video.
I have owned several of these, yet must say the gilt version looks incredible, amazing design language at a price point accessible to so many, love it! Thanks TGV for the review!
AKA The "Dive-Style Sports-Style" Casio came into my life as a birthday gift. First, I thought such a robust-looking watch was too extravagant; then I lived with it for several days and found it perfectly light-weight, remarkably legible, ... and when I found out what an incredible VALUE it is, --I found it to be liberatingly-losable, too! The perfect, care-free daily driver, --and perfect reminder (everyday) that I have thoughtful friends.
I work in a motor garage and wear a casio mq24 and let me tell you this thing can take a real beating I absolutely love this watch and at the end of the day I just throw it in the sink and wash it along with my hands,never let's me down,doesn't snag on anything and won't short on electrical components.all this for eight quid and more accurate than my seamaster,beat that.
Got this watch as a birthday present six months after seeing this video. Love it! So tactical and lightweight. Very cool. And used by NASA!!! Keep up the great and fully comprehensive watch market journalism TGV! I'm a fan boy
A great review, boss. I have a had a few of these, giving them and buying them for friends, amongst other things. I did a really rubbish video, once, showing me put one in a 1600rpm spin speed washing machine without other clothes in it and the only manifestation was that it gained 4 minutes!It didnt even seem scratched up. You may remember Argos in the UK, they seem to regularly have them on sale at £12, a serious bargain. I see plenty of folk who go on about how tough Luminox watches are, but these, i beieve would knock the spots off them in a destruction test. As you say, the lume is pants and a mineral crystal would be a nice touch, as these just have an acrylic one, but I guess that is down to costs, even though they make the dial super punchy as if it has an AR coating. I can't believe how thorough your reviews are, because folk often overlook things like the battery not warnng of zero power. I have been a victim of this lack of that feature as I attended a crime scene that took hours to document and realised I had timed them all wrongly, doh. There are other TH-cam videos out there that you may have seen where folk have filled them with oil to make them über water resistand and eliminate the total internal reflection that you get when wearin a watch in a pool.......like some kind of top Sinn diving watch, remarkable! Thanks for a great review once again, I have followed you from the start, where you really reinforced my love of great watches, since I first took an interest in the early 70s, as a boy!
Your video has push me over the edge and ordered one after your video! 😂 Received it yesterday and loving the look and feel of it for being very affordable diver-ish field watch (I choose the black dial numeric version). Edit: Bought from local sales platform with voucher and 7.7 sales, only paid USD12.4 plus shipping cost . 🎉 Another fun watch within 3 months time span after getting my budget but best quick-set-multiple-time zones gmt watch, Casio Royale.
Nice review. I have a MRW200H-3BV and it is a whole lot of watch for under $20! Amazing value, and a good looking, accurate, durable, easy to wear tool watch. Can't beat a Casio for value!
I have the camo version - it was for sale new and unboxed at a garage sale for $1 but I bid him up to $2. I swim in it and use if for my painting watch around the house - awesome and comfy beater!
The MRW-200H is one of the hidden gems Casio has. Happy to see how it's getting the good reputation it deserves. There is also a solar powered version, the model with reference MRW-S300H if I am not wrong. You will spend up to 20 years before you have to replace it's battery.
Dropped(stopped wearing) my Citizen Titanium eco drive radio controlled sapphire glazed GMT synced time checker as soon as I retired..no watch worn for last 3 yrs...then on a whim..I've a pain checking the time on my phone...hey! ...its my birthday... yep that will do, I said to herself...I only want cheap and disposable and nothing fancy...what a surprise at the legacy on the MRW-200H... especially the Nasa Connection... 😊 great soft push review 👍
I have a Casio mrw 200h that’s silver with stainless bracelet I’ve owned it for about two years it’s my daily beater watch and I just recently replaced the battery and I must say I absolutely love it
I got the exact one you have shown as a christmas present some years ago (sent a letter to the Santa:)) and I love it. I can wear it on a construction site and in a casual business suit the next day.
I’m a carpenter and this watch have been on my wrist for 13 years (although I do get a new one every 2 years) The looks and size is perfect, combined with extremely lightweight it’s just the best. Usually the strap and battery goes around the same time and a new one for £15 is cheaper than either 🤷🏼♂️
I timed a battery change in 3 minutes. A sheet of batteries from a local discount store for £2/$2.50, worked out at 10p/13c per battery. Give it a try !
I bought this watch with the orange accents over one year ago. It has been superb and is very light on the wrist. Recently replaced the original strap (which broke) with a NATO version that fits perfectly. The best value for money watch!
Accurist Signature diver is my favourite budget watch. Stainless steel case, screw down crown, 120 click rotating bezel, 200m water resistance and Sapphire Glass. All this for less than $80.
I have the one with numerals, bought at a premium price when it was first launched years ago. Just bought this one today at less than half the price :) Cool watch!
I like to call it the Casionox as it reminds me of the Luminous Navy Seal watches. BTW works for swimming and recreational diving as well, Casio always over does the water resistance IMO. Very legible too underwater and in low light specially the base white numerals model.
Obviously for digital watches Casio is king, but for affordable analogs I would go with Timex. Not only are they dependable and accurate, but you get indiglo in most models, something even the more prestigious watches wish they had. easy reader, expedition scout, weekender (discontinued?) are all good examples at low prices. The downside is the infamous ticking. they are so audible partly due to the brass or plastic material casing, which is a deal breaker for some. water resistance also varies. But compared to this plastic casio mrw with weak lume, i think timex has it beat.
I love mine, served me well to the point that I refuse to throw it out once the band desintegrated. The lens cracked, so I just replace it with domed acrylic from a broken chinese watch. I have it paired with leather bands that cost equal to a brand new one. But the beaten up, scratched up, frankenstein-ey look of my old one shows how hard its life was, and its still survived.
Casio always gets the nod on the affordable side, the Duro the F91W, but id humbley suggests the Timex Fairfield Chronograph, I recently picked one up off Amazon, and I must say it's a cracking little piece. TGV, another great episode, awesome content as always, stay you, be well ✌️😏
This is actually my first "serious" watch. My parents bought one for me when I turned 16, which was 7 years ago. I've showerd with it, I've dropped it, I've banged it against a concrete wall, but it's still ticking strong. The only thing that broke after three years was a strap, which I've replaced with a zulu. I love this model sooo much and I also call it simply MRW.
When I'm doing work where there's a possibility that my wrist watch will get damaged (DIY projects, gardening, under the hood of the car, etc., etc.) I switch to my MRW-200H. At that price, I'm really not too worried if it suffers an accident, yet it works great and looks great, so what's not to like! :)
I like the Casio watches. I have a number of the G-Shock Mud Masters. I have some expensive ones. Terrific watches. I also have some of the low cost ones. There are difference in how the buttons work, the case quality, and the overall feel of the watch. As for accuracy I found the low cost ones still keep better than 5 to 7 seconds per month. I have the low cost watch being shown. I bought it on a whim. In Canada I paid $35 Cdn for it. I managed to put on a NATO band. Very nice watch for the price. I wear it from time to time. The NATO band I chose cost me more than 50% of the cost of the watch! For the price it's a great watch!
I've seen this model displayed in spring of 2018, but I really liked a distant relative of Duro - MTD-1053 with a blue dial. If you like its look, consider purchasing one
Damn, the 90s intro theme was spot on.............wow.............your video production is tops. And I think I miss Oasis, Boris Yeltsin, Mike Tyson, Pierce B, Blackberry, Salma Hyack and 7even, as much as anything, and not in that order...........PS Casio has weirdly carved a niche, they get watch folks to ponder why they are focused on a 4k grail ........the further along in my watch journey I find myself padding my collection with more Casio's, gshock, metal world timer illuminator, an aviation style, a couple Edifice models with Sapphire..........hard to argue against Casio...............If I had to boil down my collection philosophy, it would be a Ball engineer surrounded by a supporting cast of Casios........
I have always been curious if hacking a quartz movement does save battery life. I've read different opinions online. I wish sometimes I had a different hobby because a Casio is all you need!😂
I have this one, black dial blue numbers, and I don't mind the size. I want an upgrade, It's been with me several years but this little ... refuses to die. I still wear it at least once a week. I've had to replace the strap a couple of times, not big issue. But the problem to me, is that the plastic is indeed friction based and after these years is almost stuck. Really hard to move. I've lubricated it with grease and with other type of lubricants but after a few months or weeks the problem comes back.
Well done............I love my Casios.....................I have the predictable almost boring favourites Rolex /Omega /Grand Seiko but the watch I wear every day is a Casio.
Let me tell you a little story about Casio: four years ago, right before pandemic turned our world upside down, I bought a 27 euro Casio HDA 600, 10 year lifetime battery. I hung it just beside my PC screen, eager to check its accuracy compared to my other much more expensive Casios.... well, in almost two hundred weeks this humble but honest watch has gained 90 seconds. Yes. You read it well. A minute and a half in almost four years. That makes it a highly accurate competitor to any high end challenger in the horological universe (I dare say), with an average gain of barely two seconds a month. Unbelievable, but real. That is quality at the lowest possible price. 10 ATM, date window, lumed hands, screen protective bars... should I add anything else? End of the story.
its weird you said they made these in the late nineties because I have one from the late 80s. I got it as a kid and it had to of been before the 90s, maybe early 90s. Maybe they had them in America sooner?
Can we just take a moment to appreciate that magnificent intro? Boris Yeltsin. Iron Mike Tyson and the ear biting incident. The incredible, and endlessly enjoyable pop track Say You'll Be There. My 90s memories are almost identical to TGV's! What people once called "the end of history" is increasingly looking like the best decade of our species. Certainly in my country, Ireland, it was the end of a long and painful war and the beginning of us becoming one of the most successful countries on earth in terms of culture, wealth and soft power. Thanks for capturing it, TGV ❤️❤️
Hi, great video as always tgv👍. i wanted to get your opinion on the tissot banana, as it is one of the affordable rectangular-curved shape of watches out there with a great art deco style to it.
I have a similar affordable watch, Q&Q (Citizen) Smilesolar 20bar diver, under $50. Rotating bezel, monocoque plastic case, solar charging, push pull crown. I get comments that it looks cheap and will be letting it go. My cheapest watch then will be my Swatch Sistem51 which at least makes people wonder -he’s wearing a plastic auto?
Yup this is my daily beater - even more so than my G-shock ... I wear it when cooking at festivals cleaning up pots and pans in a commercial kitchen sink at my clubhouse after cooking a meal for 60-80 hauling truckloads of equipment around etc. ... the watch that is so cheap and rugged I don't care what happens to it.
Loooove the intro!! Salma Hayek!!! Heading to the last video to see the 80’s version
Here you go, incase you missed it:
th-cam.com/video/GjEA7lYWuwE/w-d-xo.html
Enjoy and thank you.
Best regards,
TGV
P.s. Gotta love 90s Salma. 🙏🙏🙏 😍😍😍
@@theurbangentryes una diosa!!! By the way 6th time I’ve rewatch the intro, La haine!!! J’adore ce film
Salma Hayek was (is?) the most beautiful creature God ever created.
I dont always watch intros, but when I do It'd be about the fucking 90's😊
For me, the problem with Casio is that they have so many choices that overlap I have problems differentiating between them all! Great vid, TGV!
I'm having the same dilemma in shopping for a (used) Speedmaster. Omega went nuts with the variations on that model whereas Bulova made one Lunar Pilot.
Truth! You don't need 20 options in the $12-$20 range. At least, not so many that are so cosmetically similar. But maybe you have to hold onto those older terrorist models with the horrible lume because so many people want to keep replacing the ones they already have.
A 15 quid watch but a million dollar style video quality. Absolutely smashed it Tristano. Amazing watch with bezel timer, day date and Casio accuracy. Mental good value.
I finally got one. I can’t believe I went back & forth for so long deciding on a $20 watch! Great watch!
During the law school admissions exam we were only allowed to wear analog watches. I wanted something highly legible, cheap, and reliable. Bought an analog Casio with large numerical hour markers. It worked great and got me through exams. Hope you're doing well friend.
Why only analog? To ensure nobody had a calculator?
So they cant make a bomb, that a reason why
This was the watch that got me into watches. I wanted something analog bc growing up I only had digitals. I only ever referenced the time from digital displays also (microwaves, vcrs, etc) and I literally couldn't glance at a normal clock and know the time and it embarrassed me. I bought the MRW bc it was cheap and looked cool. I totally fell in love with it and beat the hell out of it at work and it just kept going. It has been through the wash and slammed against concrete and still works fine.
Wow, what a cool way to get into watches. I hope it will continue to do that for many more people. I love this comment. Thank you so much for sharing that.
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry Thank you, love the vids. You review watches like Clarkson does cars. The passion is palpable.
After watching this video last week, I went into the case and pulled mine out. It had been relegated to occasional "around-the-house-beater," but your review elevated it beyond that. It has been proudly on my wrist for the past seven days. I've always thought its looks punched well above its weight, but during the recent heat and humidity, I was pleased with the comfort of a lighter, non-metal watch. From splashing around at the beach, a ball game and a family BBQ; it felt good and looked great on my wrist. Thanks for reminding me that price should not limit wrist time. I finally enjoyed this watch as I did the day I first took it out of its box.
Crazy that you did this video, because this watch is so cheap, but so awesome! I have this model in just a slightly different color scheme...I believe mine is the MRW200H-1BV. It's all black with white hands and numbers. It honestly keeps amazing time, it's lightweight and very comfortable, plus it looks pretty slick. I have several really expensive automatic watches and some nice quartz watches, but I wear this Casio everyday. I've had it for a year and never had a problem. It's extremely reliable and if I bang it up eventually, it's inexpensive enough that I can just buy a new one. Great review!
A Casio MRW totally saved my ar$e when I was in a tight spot. I'd been relying on my phone to tell the time for years but suddenly needed a watch for a new job for little or no money. It had to be cheap, tough, accurate, legible, lightweight and effectively disposable - this little Casio totally fit the bill! It also rekindled my interest in watches and I've moved on to bigger and better things since. Despite buying it as an emergency 'burner' watch at a difficult time, I became very fond of it and will keep it in my collection forever.
Very similar here. I had quickly killed a few 'better' cheap tool watches, including the Duro. This lasted 3 yrs+ as a truly beaten tool watch, and this vid has made me want to replace it!
What are you CIA?
@@comanchedase😂
Did you have to get your arse to Mars in a hurry?
Bingo . Comes through when you need it.
Thanks for the great video on one of my favorite watches. I bought one in FL while on vacation, was looking for a tough, cheap, beater watch. This one fit the bill perfectly, been in the ocean, pool, hot tub, etc. This is my go-to watch for travel, yard work, anytime I want to wear a watch I don't have to worry about. Inexpensive, accurate, tough as a tank; well done Casio.
I have 6 of these in various colors including one with the stainless steel band and black dial. As a healthcare worker these are my go-to workhorse watches. These watches have proven to be reliable, very accurate and easy to clean. I also like the 100 meter water resistance. The Casio MRW-200H is very lightweight, practical and highly functional. These watches are very easy to read at a glance. I've replaced the band on one of them after about 3 years. The batteries last over 2 years and are easy to replace. The bidirectional rotating bezel is a plus even though it's not dive watch quality- It works good enough. I've gotten many compliments on these watches over the years, I have many other watches but these are among my favorites and get the most wrist time due to my work. For the price, it's hard to beat.
Great video as always TGV! I absolutely love these little gems. I've got four of them and smile every time I pop one on my wrist. Many colorways to choose from, around $20 depending on the model, and 18mm lugs to pop them on a NATO for the best sub-30 dollar analog Casio has to offer (or anyone has for that matter). Cheers!🙂👍
I work in the maritime industry which can be one of the harshest environments to be in when considering the weather, the sea conditions, the chemicals a mariner is exposed to on a ship. This is a very common watch seen on the wrists of men and women who sail the oceans of the world. It's really put to the test out here getting knocked around on steel surfaces, exposed to salt water, extreme heat and cold conditions, etc. etc. The only other watch perhaps more popular than this for the merchant marine is, of course, the casio F91w.
Best wishes to TGV and all those watching this video.
I have owned several of these, yet must say the gilt version looks incredible, amazing design language at a price point accessible to so many, love it! Thanks TGV for the review!
This felt like an episode of top gear reviewing a watch, and that’s good!
AKA The "Dive-Style Sports-Style" Casio came into my life as a birthday gift. First, I thought such a robust-looking watch was too extravagant; then I lived with it for several days and found it perfectly light-weight, remarkably legible, ... and when I found out what an incredible VALUE it is, --I found it to be liberatingly-losable, too! The perfect, care-free daily driver, --and perfect reminder (everyday) that I have thoughtful friends.
My 7 y/o daughter lives mesmerized by my TT Submariner, so I got her the PINK one. Loves it!
I work in a motor garage and wear a casio mq24 and let me tell you this thing can take a real beating I absolutely love this watch and at the end of the day I just throw it in the sink and wash it along with my hands,never let's me down,doesn't snag on anything and won't short on electrical components.all this for eight quid and more accurate than my seamaster,beat that.
Got this watch as a birthday present six months after seeing this video. Love it! So tactical and lightweight. Very cool. And used by NASA!!!
Keep up the great and fully comprehensive watch market journalism TGV!
I'm a fan boy
A great review, boss. I have a had a few of these, giving them and buying them for friends, amongst other things. I did a really rubbish video, once, showing me put one in a 1600rpm spin speed washing machine without other clothes in it and the only manifestation was that it gained 4 minutes!It didnt even seem scratched up. You may remember Argos in the UK, they seem to regularly have them on sale at £12, a serious bargain. I see plenty of folk who go on about how tough Luminox watches are, but these, i beieve would knock the spots off them in a destruction test. As you say, the lume is pants and a mineral crystal would be a nice touch, as these just have an acrylic one, but I guess that is down to costs, even though they make the dial super punchy as if it has an AR coating. I can't believe how thorough your reviews are, because folk often overlook things like the battery not warnng of zero power. I have been a victim of this lack of that feature as I attended a crime scene that took hours to document and realised I had timed them all wrongly, doh. There are other TH-cam videos out there that you may have seen where folk have filled them with oil to make them über water resistand and eliminate the total internal reflection that you get when wearin a watch in a pool.......like some kind of top Sinn diving watch, remarkable! Thanks for a great review once again, I have followed you from the start, where you really reinforced my love of great watches, since I first took an interest in the early 70s, as a boy!
That Intro is filled with so many GEMS! Know from the Bottom of my Heart, I appreciate it alot!
H'haine, Selma, Baywatch, C&C....Thank you!
Your video has push me over the edge and ordered one after your video! 😂
Received it yesterday and loving the look and feel of it for being very affordable diver-ish field watch (I choose the black dial numeric version).
Edit: Bought from local sales platform with voucher and 7.7 sales, only paid USD12.4 plus shipping cost . 🎉
Another fun watch within 3 months time span after getting my budget but best quick-set-multiple-time zones gmt watch, Casio Royale.
I just picked up the white dial version with blobs/circles instead of numbers, neat looking watch and incredible value
Nice review. I have a MRW200H-3BV and it is a whole lot of watch for under $20! Amazing value, and a good looking, accurate, durable, easy to wear tool watch. Can't beat a Casio for value!
I have the camo version - it was for sale new and unboxed at a garage sale for $1 but I bid him up to $2. I swim in it and use if for my painting watch around the house - awesome and comfy beater!
The MRW200 is my 2nd favorite Casio analog watch after the Duro. I own 3 of them and 2 of the MRW210s.
The MRW-200H is one of the hidden gems Casio has. Happy to see how it's getting the good reputation it deserves.
There is also a solar powered version, the model with reference MRW-S300H if I am not wrong. You will spend up to 20 years before you have to replace it's battery.
I have the blue dial variant, ive beat the hell out of it for years and it just keeps on ticking , great vid TGV
Dropped(stopped wearing) my Citizen Titanium eco drive radio controlled sapphire glazed GMT synced time checker as soon as I retired..no watch worn for last 3 yrs...then on a whim..I've a pain checking the time on my phone...hey! ...its my birthday... yep that will do, I said to herself...I only want cheap and disposable and nothing fancy...what a surprise at the legacy on the MRW-200H...
especially the Nasa Connection...
😊 great soft push review 👍
I love it! I’m ordering one now and 9 more as surprise gifts for my small team at work!
I have a Casio mrw 200h that’s silver with stainless bracelet I’ve owned it for about two years it’s my daily beater watch and I just recently replaced the battery and I must say I absolutely love it
Still have mine from from about 10 years ago. This video makes me want to pull it out again. Thanks for the reminder!!! 👍
Had two of these watches for work cheap but are unbeatable for the price cannot fault them
I got the exact one you have shown as a christmas present some years ago (sent a letter to the Santa:)) and I love it. I can wear it on a construction site and in a casual business suit the next day.
I’m a carpenter and this watch have been on my wrist for 13 years (although I do get a new one every 2 years)
The looks and size is perfect, combined with extremely lightweight it’s just the best. Usually the strap and battery goes around the same time and a new one for £15 is cheaper than either 🤷🏼♂️
I timed a battery change in 3 minutes. A sheet of batteries from a local discount store for £2/$2.50, worked out at 10p/13c per battery. Give it a try !
I have the version with fluorescent blue indices etc. - absolutely brilliant watch!
Thank you for this review! I just got mine yesterday with Neo green numerals. Love it. Hard to believe the cost.
There's a picture of Dustin Hoffman wearing one on his everyday life. If it's good for him, then it should be good for all of us.
YOU ARE THE BEST. I ADMIRE YOUR LOVE FOR WATCHES, YOUR WATCH COLLECTION IS AMAZING :)
I bought this watch with the orange accents over one year ago. It has been superb and is very light on the wrist. Recently replaced the original strap (which broke) with a NATO version that fits perfectly. The best value for money watch!
I really appreciate the effort you put into your intros.❤
Accurist Signature diver is my favourite budget watch. Stainless steel case, screw down crown, 120 click rotating bezel, 200m water resistance and Sapphire Glass. All this for less than $80.
Thank you for sharing that I will check it out.
Best regards,
TGV
I have the one with numerals, bought at a premium price when it was first launched years ago. Just bought this one today at less than half the price :) Cool watch!
10:13.. you have a "PUSHER" poster on your wall! Props, man.. Never thought that movies made it outside of Denmark 😁
I use it when I go fishing and camping. I love it. It it it is durable.
I like to call it the Casionox as it reminds me of the Luminous Navy Seal watches.
BTW works for swimming and recreational diving as well, Casio always over does the water resistance IMO. Very legible too underwater and in low light specially the base white numerals model.
Obviously for digital watches Casio is king, but for affordable analogs I would go with Timex.
Not only are they dependable and accurate, but you get indiglo in most models, something even the more prestigious watches wish they had.
easy reader, expedition scout, weekender (discontinued?) are all good examples at low prices.
The downside is the infamous ticking. they are so audible partly due to the brass or plastic material casing, which is a deal breaker for some. water resistance also varies.
But compared to this plastic casio mrw with weak lume, i think timex has it beat.
I love mine, served me well to the point that I refuse to throw it out once the band desintegrated. The lens cracked, so I just replace it with domed acrylic from a broken chinese watch. I have it paired with leather bands that cost equal to a brand new one. But the beaten up, scratched up, frankenstein-ey look of my old one shows how hard its life was, and its still survived.
Love when you review Casios!! Thanks and stay cool.
Pretty reliable timepiece, wearing this on small wrist actually works and it's enjoyable in every day use. Nice video TGV!
I could not agree more, I was really surprise how well it worked on my sample wrist too.
Thank you for sharing that.
Best regards,
TGV
My daily beater. Love that watch! Thanks for the review.
I've put protection tempered glass on the acrylic crystal of my MRW200H and it works like a charm now. It survived to everything I have thrown at it
Fantastic intro as always lol
Casio always gets the nod on the affordable side, the Duro the F91W, but id humbley suggests the Timex Fairfield Chronograph, I recently picked one up off Amazon, and I must say it's a cracking little piece. TGV, another great episode, awesome content as always, stay you, be well ✌️😏
For those in the UK, the MRW-200H-1BVES variant is currently £14 in Argos.
Now that was a killer intro!❤
I’m glad you made this video! I admit… I have always wanted one of these watches 🤦♂️
This is actually my first "serious" watch. My parents bought one for me when I turned 16, which was 7 years ago. I've showerd with it, I've dropped it, I've banged it against a concrete wall, but it's still ticking strong. The only thing that broke after three years was a strap, which I've replaced with a zulu. I love this model sooo much and I also call it simply MRW.
I already have an MRW-200H but the different color variations want me to pick one more!
When I'm doing work where there's a possibility that my wrist watch will get damaged (DIY projects, gardening, under the hood of the car, etc., etc.) I switch to my MRW-200H. At that price, I'm really not too worried if it suffers an accident, yet it works great and looks great, so what's not to like! :)
Love it content, presenting, cinematography better than anything on tv many thanks 🙏
I like the Casio watches. I have a number of the G-Shock Mud Masters. I have some expensive ones. Terrific watches. I also have some of the low cost ones. There are difference in how the buttons work, the case quality, and the overall feel of the watch. As for accuracy I found the low cost ones still keep better than 5 to 7 seconds per month.
I have the low cost watch being shown. I bought it on a whim. In Canada I paid $35 Cdn for it. I managed to put on a NATO band. Very nice watch for the price. I wear it from time to time. The NATO band I chose cost me more than 50% of the cost of the watch! For the price it's a great watch!
This was great ! One day you need to explain the deal with the dinosaur!!
Great as always! Would love to see you review a citizen aqualand!
The intro is fire ❤ all my chilhood..
Spotted Vincent Cassel in La Haine; great movie taste!
Great video si very interesting intro from 90's
I would love another video like this for the most afordable mechanical analog watch.
I've seen this model displayed in spring of 2018, but I really liked a distant relative of Duro - MTD-1053 with a blue dial. If you like its look, consider purchasing one
Great video and really enjoy your Casio content!! 👍😊
Damn, the 90s intro theme was spot on.............wow.............your video production is tops. And I think I miss Oasis, Boris Yeltsin, Mike Tyson, Pierce B, Blackberry, Salma Hyack and 7even, as much as anything, and not in that order...........PS Casio has weirdly carved a niche, they get watch folks to ponder why they are focused on a 4k grail ........the further along in my watch journey I find myself padding my collection with more Casio's, gshock, metal world timer illuminator, an aviation style, a couple Edifice models with Sapphire..........hard to argue against Casio...............If I had to boil down my collection philosophy, it would be a Ball engineer surrounded by a supporting cast of Casios........
I got a badass Goodfellow & Co. Aviator style watch from Target at under $20. It’s amazing what you can still get for twenty dollars 😂
I have always been curious if hacking a quartz movement does save battery life. I've read different opinions online. I wish sometimes I had a different hobby because a Casio is all you need!😂
I have this one, black dial blue numbers, and I don't mind the size. I want an upgrade, It's been with me several years but this little ... refuses to die. I still wear it at least once a week. I've had to replace the strap a couple of times, not big issue. But the problem to me, is that the plastic is indeed friction based and after these years is almost stuck. Really hard to move. I've lubricated it with grease and with other type of lubricants but after a few months or weeks the problem comes back.
First class review of a cheap watch, Spoken like a true Horologist.
Well done............I love my Casios.....................I have the predictable almost boring favourites Rolex /Omega /Grand Seiko but the watch I wear every day is a Casio.
I own the MRW-220H - the one with the compass bezel. Which - to my surprise - actually works, if you know how to use it.
Beautiful crucifix on your wall, my friend!
I'm thinking the Mad Watch Collector would agree with this.
Thanks TGV, Amazon already hiked the price 50% to $30 😢
Mine's the white dial MRW200H-7BV. Looks like it should cost a lot more.
The Conformist is my favorite films by Bernardo Bertolucci
AWESOME WATCH
Not to mention that this one is DIABLO precise too!
I am after something like this watch. Great suggestion 😁
I wish casio would make a 38-40mm Duro
Let me tell you a little story about Casio: four years ago, right before pandemic turned our world upside down, I bought a 27 euro Casio HDA 600, 10 year lifetime battery. I hung it just beside my PC screen, eager to check its accuracy compared to my other much more expensive Casios.... well, in almost two hundred weeks this humble but honest watch has gained 90 seconds. Yes. You read it well. A minute and a half in almost four years. That makes it a highly accurate competitor to any high end challenger in the horological universe (I dare say), with an average gain of barely two seconds a month. Unbelievable, but real. That is quality at the lowest possible price. 10 ATM, date window, lumed hands, screen protective bars... should I add anything else?
End of the story.
6:17 You need strap adapter to take the bigger nato strap, just like gshock with nato
its weird you said they made these in the late nineties because I have one from the late 80s. I got it as a kid and it had to of been before the 90s, maybe early 90s. Maybe they had them in America sooner?
Can we just take a moment to appreciate that magnificent intro?
Boris Yeltsin. Iron Mike Tyson and the ear biting incident. The incredible, and endlessly enjoyable pop track Say You'll Be There. My 90s memories are almost identical to TGV's!
What people once called "the end of history" is increasingly looking like the best decade of our species. Certainly in my country, Ireland, it was the end of a long and painful war and the beginning of us becoming one of the most successful countries on earth in terms of culture, wealth and soft power. Thanks for capturing it, TGV ❤️❤️
Great watches. Thanks! A Timex Weekender is also an affordable choice.
Thanks bro, I just bought it.
Time to compare with the Citizen Q&Q H950J002 solar 👍
Browning Hi-power …nice
Hi, great video as always tgv👍. i wanted to get your opinion on the tissot banana, as it is one of the affordable rectangular-curved shape of watches out there with a great art deco style to it.
I would be curious on your thoughts on Armitron.
Not yet available from Casio in my market, though Amazon have it.
I have a similar affordable watch, Q&Q (Citizen) Smilesolar 20bar diver, under $50. Rotating bezel, monocoque plastic case, solar charging, push pull crown. I get comments that it looks cheap and will be letting it go. My cheapest watch then will be my Swatch Sistem51 which at least makes people wonder -he’s wearing a plastic auto?
I have a Casio 10 yrs battery warranty. Have a little similarity like yours.
Good looking watch. If I come across one, at that price, I might pick one up 👍
Yup this is my daily beater - even more so than my G-shock ... I wear it when cooking at festivals cleaning up pots and pans in a commercial kitchen sink at my clubhouse after cooking a meal for 60-80 hauling truckloads of equipment around etc. ... the watch that is so cheap and rugged I don't care what happens to it.