The NEW Steel Casio Cash-Grab?! - $100 Casio A1000 Review
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- In this Casio A1000 review video, I analyse whether this new 'vintage' Casio digital steel watch is worth your money. This video includes two sections, covering both a Casio A1000d review, alongside a Casio A1000m review (referring to each colourway). These models are sometimes referred to as the A1000M-1BEF and A1000D-7EF in Europe, whilst the black variant is called the A1000M-1BVT in the US and other markets.
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I’ve got one of each but sadly mine arrived in the standard Casio box rather than the vintage ones.... at least they are easily stored with my other Casio watches.
can you please ship me one of these watches, because my plastic watch is so bad and im a big fan of you
You can buy them in mall stores like Buckle and Zumiez here in the States.
Can't find it on Amazon Japan, either.
I need 2 pitch Casio steel body watch. Waterproof. Machine with advanced technology. What is the way to buy from Bangladesh?
Real men wear whatever they want. Besides, if you care what people think, 90% will just think you're a nerd anyways.
Not really . Bet you never dare to wear woman watches clothes while walking in the street or office . Boy there is always a limit
@@biasaigon7155 I don't want to wear those things, so I don't have that problem. If you do it I think that's badass, but I understand your point and I'm sorry that much of the world isn't okay with it.
Real men wear Casio 💪👍 that's the word
I don't think women generally wear digital watches.
It's as obvious when you wear your watch as when your watch wears you.
I wear everything from Rolex to Seiko to Casio and some people can't figure me out.
Because other than I like what I wear there's nothing to figure out. 🙂
Bro we watch your reviews because we want your take on things. It doesn’t matter what else is going on in the watch community, carry on with your top work.
0:47 ”Finally, we have one, or do we?"
"Hey, Vsouce, Micheal here"
[Cues music]
this watches are exactly what everybody wants from casio.. this beauties are ice cold as ice cold can be.. i wait till the price drops a bit
Not exactly. (The mother of pearl ruins it a bit for me.) But I'm very happy to see Casio is making steel cases digital watches again.
The same here 🖐👺
Nope, need more water resistance and sapphire crystal
@@BigChungusthe3rd Sapphire Crystals are very rare in Casio watches. Even the expensive steel squares still have mineral ones. (Athough it is not really needed. as the bezel on squares keeps it safe from contact with walls and things like that)The square titanium ones have sapphire but cost a small fortune for what it is.I would not worry too much about water resistance though. Even the 3 bar rated F-91W has been known surviving swimming with ease.
@@MrPleers look up Casio edifice or just sapphire. They make a ton of sapphire watches for under 200$
Why would you want better water resistance? It´s good enough for a toilet drop or an accidental fall into the water and a short swim to get back into the boat... Why would you want more? I mean, do anyone swim or shower with the watch on? I just don't get the overkill water resistance on most watches.
It's like demanding full water resistance for computer mouses....
Right?! You would think people live under the sea they way they go on about WR. 50 meters is over 150ft deep! That's more than enough for 99.9% of humans.
Based on this review I purchased the A1000M. Couldn't be happier - great quality and I have no problem reading the dark screen in normal light - the dark screen actually makes it seem slightly more elegant if anything. However, Casio has now changed the box. It's now square, cheap-looking, and no leather pouch in sight - a plastic bag is the replacement :( Really delighted with the actual watch though.
What TGV does or any Watch TH-camr for that matter, shouldn't ever have a bearing on what you do or don't do. No need for apologies or explanation. Carry on.
Yep-- I like TGV's channel, but I also like yours... No apologies!
Well said.
This is probably my second video of yours I've watch. I love TGV, but I haven't watch watch videos in a while and I came across this one before TGV's review of these watches (actually, thanks to you I know now he reviewed these as well, I haven't found it yet). So I agree with the above suggestions: review watches when you happen to find the time, don't mind if you weren't the first (people anyways are going to see all the reviews of the particular watch they are interested in most probably). Also that means you wouldn't review old watches still on sale? that doesn't make sense. Do your reviews as if you were the only reviewer in the world.
How hard is to make a F91W in METAL that is what we want 1:1 but in metal.
THIS. THANK YOU.
They somewhat did it back then, the Casio Marlin series
I think the problem is, the F91W is popular because it's so cheap. Making an f91w in metal would increase the price significantly, meaning that casio would lose the main appeal of the model.
This is a F-91W in metal
@@traviswalker8933 he said a 1:1 copy in metal. This watch has different dimensions and a slightly different design despite being similar.
I've got the negative display version, and I love it. Yes it's hard to read sometimes, but it's bloody gorgeous.
So true, same here looks outstanding
Honestly Casio can just take my paycheck if they release all their retro models in stainless steel. It's amazing that the mesh tapers.... An Omega had a tapered mesh.
Did I miss the main point of this video? I wanted to know if the case was full steel and you barely mentioned it
Wow, the legibility on the negative display version is abysmal... I would love to have the dark dial with the positive display though.
All you have to do is change the filter.
Carlos Álvarez Well, what means „all you have to do“? Is that an easy procedure? Do you need any tools? Can a layman do it? It’s cool that there is a possible fix, though, that does not mean that I myself can fix it.
For 99 Euros I would expect 50m WR and a sapphire crystal. But nooo...
For some reason a lot of folks online are swapping entire modules from one A1000 to another (or from an A700 to the 1000) to fix the inverted LCD, but it would be WAY cheaper and frankly not much trickier to just remove and rotate the polarizer, like people have been doing for years with the F91
As a practical matter, I just don't like the way that the three-button Casios operate. In just daily usage, you have to go through the "setting" mode where you might inadvertently change the time. The four-button ones have a dedicated "adjust" button that you have to intentionally hold down for a couple of seconds, and I like that arrangement MUCH better.
Definitely not ice cold, but not rubbish either. Cool, then.
I dislike the shape of the casing (same with the A158 and A168). If they'd done a metal version of the A700, I'd be throwing my money their way for sure. As it is, I'll keep my resin A700 (which is probably my favourite digital watch since... well... ever).
I agree!
I love all of their unnecessary texts
I have the silver "women's" version. It's awesome. Pure class and definitely unisex
one alarm and no countdown timer? C'mon man!
Casio's negative displays seem to have drastically gone down in quality in the last few years. I have a G-Shock G-7800-B which I purchased in 2009 that has a very easy to read negative display in most light conditions. The G-7800 series was excellent and I dearly wish Casio would bring them back! I also have a much newer GA-110-LN which I bought in 2019 with a negative display that is much more difficult to read. My first thought might be that it was some change made for battery life or cost, though as my G-7800 has had the same long battery life as most G-Shocks, I have to assume the recent drop in negative digital displays is merely and sadly just Casio cutting corners for the sake of cost.
You have a negative G-7800?
You lucky dog.
It depends. I have a Braun BN0106 from 2012 that has a very good one. (Houses a Ventura module). But indeed, most are just disappointing. Personally, I prefer positive ones anyway.
You obviously haven't tried the new GBX-100, GBD-100 or the GBD-H1000.
I wonder if Casio used this to ‘test the market’? They’ve come out with a full steel version of the G-Shock 5600 now.
Over $100 in 2024, and still no sapphire crystal. That's ridiculous. I can get sapphire off Ali Express
Keep it roughly the same size and sleek styling, add solar and waveceptor, add sapphire, and solid brushed stainless bracelet and I'm in for $500 or under.
And WR, at least 10bar.
And a timer.
Acrylic that can be buffed out vs mineral that might take a bit more to get scratched (but will still almost definitely get scratched at some point), not sure if I think that's an upgrade.
Every buffing make your acrylic surface thinner.
@@betulaobscura probably not a genuine concern for most people. The only issue that would create would be that over time the crystal would be able to take less water pressure.
Ben, why doesn't Casio include timers in these models? I do not understand it at all!
They look brilliant, nice to finally see the steel casing! I just dont think i could justify the £70 for these
You still think brands actually care about enthusiasts?
Enthusiasts are the ones who buy more watches than they have wrists. So, I bet they care a little... 😉
with any other product, I'd say no. But given how few people still wear watches, I don't think it's quite so clear
meh.. fully agree with you. You should try Casio MTP1200 - I did a review on it, but I am just messing around. I wonder what would you say about that watch as a professional reviewer.
You absolutely nailed it, I do like the all metal design and the larger thicker stance, but as you rightly said the limited water resistance is a deal breaker, all though I am 95% confident that this watch will be fine in water submersion, as my Casio F-91, and my A-158W is absolutely safe for casual water activities, including snorkeling, I have exposed both of these Casio's to water multiple times, the tight push button to case clearance, and oring seal stainless back offers sufficient water resistance for average water activities. But a minimum 50m or better 100m debt rating would have meant that Casio, put more effort into the case design, and automatically increased the value of the watch definitively.
Great video as always, excellent review, all bases covered, let's hope Casio, redesigns this concept with a better water resistant attribute 👍
The negative displays don't deserve to be called "display".
They're hideaways instead.
Legibility rating: MINUS 5.
He may have but I don't watch Urban Gentry...I enjoy your reviews 3
Me neither. I can't stand the guy.
@@MrPleers why is that? I find his stuff really enjoyable
@@zaccuhree2001 he backstabbed some of his (former) friends like Federico. He tries to hard to convince his viewers that he is some kind of English aristocracy. And I suspect that he has a deal with Squale. If that is indeed the case, than he isn't honest about it in his video's.
I love these watches, they have such a retro future look to them! I ordered the white one from Amazon for about £55.
Ordered it for £59 from Amazon as well before the price went up. How is it?
In the 80s casio had many stainless steel digital watches but i can't name a single one that looked quite like this. Funny enough their water sports watches come closest in therms of styling even though this is not water proof. It's my favourite casio in my collection and i wear it every day. I have modified it to a positive display and an A700 bracelet, it gets me more complements than any other watch i own.
I would love to see a digital Casio watch with a steel case, sapphire crystal and 100m WR. Since they dont have them in their catalogue I went with a Casio Edifice EFR-S108D-1AVUEF which has all those specs for under...wait for it...a 100 Euros, and it looks absolutely stunning (Genta-Homage). Maybe a watch for you to present here, Ben?
By the way the Edifice is proof that those specs are possible for a very reasonable price.
Great video, I'd like to replace the display on my a1000m, with black around a clear time window, which other inexpensive model would be compatible for that, Thank you very much
Can someone explain why we cannot "buy" something anymore , we have to "grab " it ...
Grab sounds like it's for free. Just grab one.
Hate negative displays...hate...HaTe...HATE! The regular display looks fine though...perhaps I'll eventually upgrade my son (9yo) to that.
I would buy A700WE-1A instead of this one. Half price and looks better.
I think casio deliberately didn’t made it for high water resistance and sapphire glass.
Because it will disturb g shock market.
Same with their casio high durability series.
Still a beautiful watch.
Sorry for bad english.
Even mainstream G-Shocks don't have Sapphire glass. That is reserved for higher end Oceanus, Master of G and Edifice watches.
Travis Walker
Yeah, i think it’s because their target customer is someone who preferably have an active lifestyle and sapphire glass that is shattered upon high impact is kinda useless.
By the way the new edifice slim is really good.
I bought a A1000m a couple of months back. I just can't get along with it. I wore it for a week and on my wrist it feels like a ladies watch although that may be because I wear a wide range of watches from GShock MTG down to the Lorus titanium field watch.
The quality is nice for the price point but I would love to have a full metal Casio AE-1200WH aka Casio royale
I have to buy these legend rn😌😅😅
Casio already did this years ago. Meet Casio W-99. Stainless steel case, metal bracelet, illuminator and 5 bar water resistant. It has the same module with casio A-168. Oh they make W-31 too, stainless steel case, metal bracelet, 5 bar WR but lame light, W-31 use the same module with F-91.
Going to order the A1000M despite what had been said about the display. Seems that this watch looks much better IRL than on promo materials.
Well, Is it better?
@@Sydow93 Definitely.
I would like to get a158 with sapphire and stainless steel case. Without size increase or design change.
Keep waiting mate
Ice cold! Gotta have one ❤️
Negative displays always seem to fail when it comes to legibility (even on decently expensive gshocks), the choice is definitely look over function. Also the casio vintage lineup seems kind of overpriced in general.
My buddy gave this to me as a gift after we finished out first research paper together. It's the most beautiful watch I own, even though I own some vintage mechanical pieces.
Which version of it?
I made a promise to myself that I would never buy another watch with less than 10 bar Water resistance. I was so close to pulling the trigger on this watch. Hard pass.
Knew just from the title and thumbnail I'd have to give one of these a go
is it possible to buy the milanese strap (aka mesh) to replace the bracelet?? Does it have to be specially designed to this one or those regular ones will work as well?
I just bought the dark faced casio. As someone who literally has Velma from Scooby doo eyesight, I find the time display perfectly fine in pretty much all conditions other than really dark environments. You'll be absolutely fine in terms of your ability to tell time with this watch if you buy it.
What the biggest let down about this model or any vintage or retro model that casio produces nowadays is the module used for it lol cant even put a countdown timer or a dual time feature i dont get that when you want to sell a watch that costs over 100 us dollars regardless if its stainless steel case this model is piss!!!!
A1000D looks really good👍
Ben uploaded, today is a good day
Way, WAY better "retro designs" from Casio, and *priced appropriately!* (As opposed to the Timex Qs!)
Not the best, but still cool. Hopefully future versions will get better
Just on the basis of looks, these are ice cold. They look stylish and sleek, kinda of vintage inspired rather than vintage looking. Seriously thinking of getting them as soon as price goes down a bit. Thanks for a great review
Prices won't go down. If you still want to buy it - grab one while you can!
Oh so close! Still very nice though. The lighter one is my preference, but the MoP seems a bit feminine. Not sure. I’m pretty handy with metal projects and I bet I can get a good brush finish on one, which Casio should’ve opted for.
This should have had the B640's movement on it... Complete date, countdown timer, it would give it a nice upgrade.
The bracelets still folded crap!!
That water resistance rating is a no-go. They missed the mark on this one. Uncool.
you can at max take a shower with them no issue at all. I have a 30$ golden digital illuminator, and I used it under the shower for 3 years. still working.
I was swimming in mine for 6 month and it was no problem at all and is none to this day
I pie both Version. They are cool
Yes you finally did it!! I own the a1000d since Release.. Your Review is pretty on point.. but youre ok with the bracelets? There are the cheapest Things on these watches - you basically only pay for the watch.
I d like this one with the "black clutter and unneccecary lettering all over" and of course micro adjust and at least 5atm..
In the end I end up wearing my a163 and w59 more often cause the 1000 is just too 'blingy'.. maybe they should do an all brushed one!? Id prefer that so it doesnt stand out so much.
But for casio fans metal case are so damn collectible 😁
i have been wearing this watch for a month or two. to me this is not a cash grab. i wanted a digital in stainless and that's what i got. casio makes molded resin watches by the millions, but (saying this as a toolmaker, so yeah i am an expert) even if you do powdered metallurgy and get a near net size part, you still have to polish, grind, and drill for finish and the holes for the buttons. this is expensive (compared to spitting out a case from a resin mold) and requires dedicated machine tools which cost 300 bux an hour just sitting on the plant floor. and then on top of that, you need to make the jigs and fixtures so you can get a case on spec every time (because using metrology to reject parts is expensive).
this case is different from every casio case i've seen, especially with the recessed buttons. so this is either from very old drawings from the 80s or it's new drawings altogether.
so no, this isn't a cash grab. i am quite impressed with the fit and finish of what they've created for not a lot of money. i had been researching watches for months with a budget of 800 bux and looked at watch porn all the while. that came in handy because a tech i know is getting married and wanted to get her husband a watch, something special, and without skipping a beat i said "get him a grand seiko. it has tech in it that is unlike any other watchmaker."
with a budget of 800 us, i'm happy with my grey market casio at 120.
i'm waiting for the patents on the current-gen grand seiko to expire so i can get a chinese clone in the future. i so much love the current generation but they are way out of my now and future budget.
Check prices of other SS case watches among analog ones and those are significantly lower, what points on real selfcost by materials and work. China made SS straps cost a few too. In 150 price the selfcost should be
i'd really prefer all their previous models in high-end materials
Is there a steel mod for the Casio Royale? Would be way better.
If my comment is inappropriate please let me know and I will delete it right away!
I make metal Casio Royale upgraded (stainless steel and bronze) you can see them on my instagram page @kraniodesign.
@@jelden65
That sounds cool and I'll check it out, but unless there's a complete and affordable mod kit that won't really make a difference for most people.
@@Alias_Anybody I do make them available as a complete watch but there were those who wanted just the case since they already had the Casio Royale. I appreciate you checking it out and even if it isn't for you I do appreciate comments and feedback.
@@jelden65
Checked it. The bronze Royale looks absolutely stunning, but these small batch mods are unfortunately a bit out of my price range.
@@Alias_Anybody I appreciate the kind words! And thanks for checking it out
A sapphire crystal, and better water resistance, would indeed make this watch a real blinder.
I bought both in the end, as the negative display was so bad, and I wanted to swop over to the milanese band.
Brother on online it does not look the same, im talking about the black one.
These watches are very classy meaning u can dress up or dress down in them. Great design
I'd say it's pretty cool. I quite dig the black mother of pearl.
IMO the perfect lux digital watch would be a a metal cased a700 with sapphire crystal and the a1000's clean bezel
It should have a solid stainless steel band and not cheap folded steel ones, can’t even swim with it’s WR limitation...Definitely cash grab by casio....
I know this is an older video, and I watched it several times from when it did come out, I think all your criticism are valid, but you missed one. These modules don't have a universal calendar. Also I would like it if the 12/24 and time setting options be under a setup button like you find in watches like the G Shocks. Just a few additional thoughts. By the way I did purchase the A700 and the watch is great, would just like to see the changes above. Great job as always.
To be honest, I even like the A1000GR versions, including the one with the pink Mother-of-pearl face.
Reissue the 80s Marlin in steel for £60 and you sell boat loads.
I absolutely adored my Casio Marlin back in 1985. I've been waiting for Casio to get a clue, but in the meantime I'm rocking an Armitron "Rubik" digital from their vintage series. Stainless steel case, 50 meters of water resistance, and with discount codes around $50. It features 12/24 hour time, dual time, and a stop watch that runs for hours versus the usual Casio 59:59:99. Sweet watch, about the size of an A158 Casio with better heft/presence, it's my daily wear watch.
Once you do a face swap, the A1000m is a pretty excellent watch. The Milanese strap is quite nice and it doesn't pull my arm hairs like every other metal Casio strap I have tried.
I *wish* the A1000M came with a strap like the A1000Ds.
They need a steel F-91w. It would sell millions if it was less than sixty dollars.
Hi! Could we swap A1000's bracelet to A168? Thanx
i got the rainbow one and its sweet
I've got the white one. The biggest bugbear for me is the lack of micro adjustment on the bracelet (had to change it). Other than that, I like it. Sapphire would make it better though.
I don't like glass crystals. If I can't have sapphire, then I'll rather have acrilic for a crystal over mineral glass.
I have held back on buying the Casio 1000 for the same reason you stated about the water resistance being only 30M. I think the price is a bit high also being nearly £100 and I think around £50-£60 would be a fairer price for them. At the price they are at the moment it should have a sapphire crystal and have 50M water resistance. I recently watched your video on the Armitron Rubik you did and I will probably get one. I did however purchase the Armitron analogue/digital "Ridgemont" half the price of the A1000 and it is really an excellent watch for the price. Like you I have already got the Casio A700 and I really enjoy wearing it. Thanks Ben for your review on the A1000.
I have a Casio A1000 and am surprised that the light only comes from this small lamp that sits in the left corner. My cheap Casio with a resin case has this modern blue LED light where you can't see a lightbulb. Why does a more expensive watch have the worse light?
As much as I'd like to have metal on a digital Casio, I think I'll still stick to the A700, which is just so classy and easy to wear despite the cheap materials
By the way, somehow after 2 months of wear there is not a single scratch on the acrylic glass of the A700, which I consider very impressive. The case does have scratches, but not the glass.
I've been kinda on the fence between an A1000 and A700.
The 700 is so sleek...
@@kinguin7 honestly, i think you should save your money and buy the A700. Yeah, it's not all stainless steel and the glass is acryllic, but the design is unparalleled (especially in the version with the monochrome dial) and it's extremely comfortable. And it's been serving me fine for a couple of months and I've got no complaints for the price.
@@danilakisliak8954 I think that's what I'm gonna do, if I get one of the two.
I figure if I spend more than $35, I might as well throw it at something old and neat from eBay instead.
It's been a while since this was released, I wonder, is there a plan for an updated version with sapphire glass, a solid bracelet, and maybe better water resistance? Alternatively similar pieces from other brands? I currently have a basic A168WE, but after 5-ish years, the resin case is really showing wear on all edges and corners. It's fine though, I like the "worn" look, but wonder if I could get a more premium one with the same design language.
Bought a watch for €4, - looks the same, but is 4 sec per day fast, took a scissors to cut of the "bracelet" which was crap and way too short and put it on a nice black NATO. Wish there were affordable ones made out of steel, with no brand names and texts all over, on it, and just the day, date, time, in 24h ( no am/PM!!), and a ping on the hour, and a little light in them if you push a button, no alarm settings, that all over sudden start to work, and beep at midnight, or stopwatch settings please, no blue or red lines. The one I bought has these unreadable coloured texts all over it, which take attention away from the time, and are totally useless.
Recently found a couple of 1990 Casio watches on ebay with round designs and I bought some cheap extras with the same module number for repairs or replacing a module. It gives extra watches that are rebuilt and maybe unique. Those A1000 watches are not for tinkering much. I like the looks any way. Not there yet in my journey or something. If the bracelets are 2 cm then maybe later.
I like in white dial
My F91W water resistant already survived 7+yrs on the wrist... Shower, swimmingpools, the sea etc and still going strong. I think "water resist" means "fuck poseidon" lol
Great video Ben! I do agree that these watches are somehow overpriced.
And here's my take on them:
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Waiting on mine now , ordered it Saturday, I went with the white positive display 👍🏻
Come on... isn't there any digital casio 10ATM waterproof apart from G-Shock???
I am so tired feeling about people complaining that her watch doesn’t have a sapphire crystal. Sapphire crystal is much more fragile, it will shatter more easily. Mineral glass Is much better for day-to-day use because you’re not going to shatter your Krystal. Occasional scratch overtime is not that big of a deal. I was to the people to complain about this on dozens of watches…. Any of the others do I have Sapphire?
Have just received the A1000m and understand why it's classified as a Womans watch, it's so fiddly it's , you need small fingers the average chap will struggle with the tiny push buttons to change the time, they are magnified on this review so misleading. I've just put my wrist on the desk and the clasp came undone. Disappointed.
Cool!!
They should make all in metal. Not those ugly things. Nobody ask for those we want the other ones LOL. The A700 the 168 the 158 or the F91 in metal. My god is that so hard?
I think casio is false advertising with that beautiful backdrop, there's like a million colors, and in reality, you need to have the perfect light and it's like 20% of the one in the marketing pictures. I love the watch even without that feature and I will keep it, but in the future I will always search for real photos of a product before buying.
When this comes at 50M rated then I'll buy one.