The Best Rolex Explorer Budget Alternative! The Casio EF-121D-1AVEG 2023
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Woah woah, I love this watch! Russell, once again informing me on watches THAT I REALLY SHOULD KNOW ABOUT! Man, I'd love to see one of these in person. Such an interesting dial, great case size, and of course 20mm lug spacing.... GET IN!
What a show! You’ve really stepped up the visuals MWC! The B roll is next level 👏👏👏👏
I’m a huge fan of the Rolex Explorer and this looks like a great ultra budget alternative. Loads to like with this Casio and that subtle dial texture is really nice 😍 Plus it’s Mrs MWC approved too! A definite winner!
Thanks for the observations Gareth! I really appreciate that. This show is full of positives for me and the biggest one being this awesome Casio find! And like you said, it also has the Mrs MWC approval! Thanks for watching as always!
Amazing to see the popularity of this show grow and grow. I *really* hope it stays down to earth with the core reviews being about the obtainable.
First of all thank you for the kind words my friend! The whole idea of my channel was to try and make the watch world more inclusive by reviewing watches from £10 to £50k! Not sure anyone would lend me a watch above that price point hahaha!
Keep at it! Your reviews are always informative and entertaining, I always look forward to your next one. Nice choice here... definitely a keeper!
Does the wife know we love the “What the wife said” section and how influential her opinion can be? Great watch indeed!
Thanks Roberto! She knows… she knows…
15 such Casios? Looks more like 100 such Casios: EF-121D is now priced starting at $85 and Explorer starting at $8500.
Got to love Casio! I have 2 Casio analogs and this would fit right in to my collection as I adore the brand and style. Doesn't remind me of an Explorer though. The numerals might have a passing resemblance, but case design and dial are doing very much their own thing. And yeah, Casio bracelets are jingly, jangly but also very comfortable in my experience.
Thanks for watching Marcelo, appreciate your comments! Get on and buy it! 👍🏼
Mr Pagani is always my favourite part of the show 🤪🤢🤮
You’re not alone on that one! Thanks for watching my friend!
Hey Russ don´t you treat Mr. P. this way please. This folded clasp makes me puke............just like poor Mr. P. I must say this time: your wife is wrong...........................for once 😨😨😨😩😩😩. I guess it is a good watch BUT I´m far toooooo much a watch snob for this kinda ticker - admittedly ! I vow to get better !
Hahahahaha! Fair enough Peter! I got this in just to review it, but it’s now going in my personal collection! The Cexplorer stays! As for the wife, she is always right! 🤣
The Freak/Zombie Watch collector! More appropriate!
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It’s a quartz…ugh….I’d rather buy a speed aster clone from Ali baba….so much better….
Fair enough my friend
That void-black dial with the black sailcloth strap, oh my!
Yes!!!!
What a find! Bet these flood TH-cam review pages now haha
They’ll be lucky if they can find it! Looks as if they’ve sold out?!?! Thanks for watching Jason!
Casio MTP-1302PD-1A1VEF looks also good. Even more friendly sized “Rolexio”
First 😂. Awesome find mate, definitely a character all of it's own but would make a great budget choice. Enjoyable video as always.
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😂😂 Cheers my friend! I’ll send the first badge in the post! Very glad I found this one for sure. Thanks for watching as always buddy!
Awesome as usual! The Explorer would certainly be the Rolex of choice for me!
My personal advice, if you love the explorer and it’s painfully out of reach for many people then consider a dirty dozen style watch to fullfill the yearning, use that as your daily and slowly save up. Now I have the up upmost respect for any watch
enthusiasts that has the decorum and discipline to do this. I personally would go straight to the bank and make them pay for it and slowly painfully go through the opposite advice most people give but hay. You might be dead tomorrow so wear what you love x belafonte 4 U 2 N V
Wise words my friend! Live for today!!!!
That textured dial is a nice touch. I'm not sure I'm in the market for a quartz watch but who knows? I was looking for Explorer homages and this one ticks many of the boxes as super affordable. The Ali-Express ones have a printed dial, but a smooth second sweep.
Hey man! It's me Felix aka TheHairyRider 😁 thanks for picking my photo, you god damn legend! 🤙🏽 ✌🏽 😘
Excellent work my friend! Pleasure!!
Rolex alternative and it’s… GOD TIER!!! $55 I might add the Casio MTP-1381L-1AVDF / MTP-1381D-7AVDF / MTP-1381L-7AVDF
And yes, I got it too. Grabbed the last one in stock btw. The links are not too annoying to adjust, the dial texture IRL looks just epic (but subtle enough to not get in the way of reading the time), and overall it feels very comfortable even on the stock bracelet. And the 2719 module actually is Miyota 2S60. Can't go wrong with this movement.
One problem...these aren't very available. At all.
;( it’s the MWC affect my friend hahaha !
I bet if you told your wife how much you paid for that Casio she would tell you to sell that Rolex!
Reminds me of the Seiko tictac too which is another great Explorer alternative.
Yes it does! It does!
My Explorer budget alternative is the Hamilton Khaki 38mm
The Best. Rolex. Explorer. Budget. Alternative Casio like 👍
Cheers Kenny!
Yes it look a great watch!
This one reminds me even more of the Explorer:
Casio Men's Analogue Quartz Watch with Stainless Steel Bracelet MTP-1259PD-1A
I've never been a fan of the Casio DW 290 but the one in the picture featured in the Casio corner segment was fantastic.
The Casio featured in this video as a budget Rolex explorer alternative looks amazing and I will certainly add this particular model to my collection.
Hands down our favourite channel on TH-cam ... FULL STOP !
Appreciate that Gavin and Spencer! Thank you!
And just like that, "unavailable" 🤣
;(
I really do like the Edifice line. This is a very handsome model as well. I mean, if your Missus likes it, you know you've done well . 😁 Mr P's gonna need a bit more work mind. 🤣
Hi, mad collector.
What about the EF 125D? It has a carbon fiber dial and the current logo of Edifice. Indicators are similar to Explorer.
Ha ha love how buzzing you are about this one. Always good to find a Casio treasure. Cack-xplorer needs some work as a name though ….
I should have pronounced it Cexplorer 🤦🏻♂️🤣
Rolex🤮
Amazing! Casio is fantastic. I get immediately 2 on Amazon at 58 pounds each (one for me and one for my dad). Thank you for this fantastic review.
Outdid yourself as Mr Pagani in this ep!
I bought it without knowing.
Now, with your video
I m happy
Thanks!!
I think there will be an Edifice of some description in my life soon. There's a couple of models I've got my eye on
Very nice dial on a Casio, but the case design gives me mall watch feelings. I think its a great first watch for anybody, is my general opinion on this one.
Always get fired up when there’s a new MWC video out. Always makes my day! Thanks Russ!
Thank you so much for this Michael! I get fired up when I see comments like this!
Great review, Russ! Your videography is really eye-catching, really loving the colour changes depending on segment like green during the WatchCrunch sponsor bit. Good stuff!
Appreciate your observations Jason ☺️! Still not perfect, but making progress! Thanks for your ongoing support!
Oh don't be silly, it's not about perfection, Russ. But subtleties like that lighting or a blurred background, can sit with people's subconscious and they see it as a good video and not even know why. We support and encourage you to improve so that you and your amazing channel grow and get the large following you well deserve!
I just found your channel a few weeks ago and I'm finally getting around to checking out more of your videos. I love your take and style on this, it's sort of like Top Gear (the OG) but for watches. As for the Casio, I think your dead on, definitely similar than the Explorer but far more attainable for folks who just can't afford one. Thanks for the entertainment and the obviously hard work and dedication you have put into the channel. Have a great day. -David
Thanks for finding the channel David!!
Awesome as usual! The Explorer would certainly be the Rolex of choice for me!
Awesome as usual! The Explorer would certainly be the Rolex of choice for me!
Really a nice watch !! Now I have to think. € 60 and 10 years battery. YEEES, after 10 years I will replace it with Rolex Explorer !!! ;o))))) Great show, Russ !!!
Thank you Jaro! Was a great find I think!!!
Certina has a great alt Explorer - DS Podium Automatic:
ETA 2824-2, 38mm, sapphire sandwich, 3-9-12 dial…all for under $300👌
Nice!!! Will check out Certina !
Love those douphine hands my favourite, funny vidio mate cheers.
I have a Rotary quartz with a Ricoh movement it as old as me i'm nearly 50 (still a teenager inside) it keeps under +2 seconds a month lovely 34mm silver dial black stick hands very nice, belonged to my maternal Grandad. My other Grabdad left an Edox accapulco serviced it runs like a champ +4 s/d era 2472. Keep up the funny videos lad.
Thanks David! Remember never grow up, because life is too boring if you do! Those sound like fantastic watches! What a way to remind you of your grandparents!
Did you hear about the watchmaker
who is half Spanish and half Irish?
His name is Juan O'Clock.
Hahahahaha your in the club my friend!;)
Just seen you for the first time, gotta say funny as fuck, enjoy the review, will subscribe for sure oh and I like all watches mostly under a couple hundred bucks.
David!! Welcome aboard my friend! Thank you for your support!!
My pick would be the Traska Summiteer, as the best alternative to an Explorer I on a budget. It's 38mm so it is somewhat in the middle of what Rolex ever made. A friend of mine has one, the coating on it prevents scratches, it still looks brand new after a year of daily wear.
Thanks for this my friend! I will check it out! Thanks for watching!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Teddy Baldassarre does a scratch match, minute 6:53 in this video: th-cam.com/video/A7MqCcHXsLg/w-d-xo.html
Great vid! - maybe you want to have a look at the Tissot Gentlemen Powermatic 80 (stunning in green!) - very classy for around 800 bucks. Cheeeers! 👍🏻
Thanks Gerry! Very nice looking watch, but perhaps a little bit too dressy for me? May need to see it in the metal.👍🏼
Hi Russell, I have one but in white dial, blue seconds hand. It is pretty old model. I've got mine in 2005 when I was in the US for 18$ from Walmart. I've had to change the battery in 2018, so well over 10 years. I'll try to share photos on watch crunch. Cheers mate 👍
Thanks for sharing it on WC! Great to chat to you. 👍🏼
Why shell out for a Rolex when you can afford a Casio?
Can you have a look at the Accurist 7329 a beautiful dialled 100m integrated bracelet sports/suit watch for the same price as this Casio
An Accurist is coming in soon my friend, but I think it may be the 7309?!?! I can’t remember 👍🏼
Already sold out
The MWC effect has kicked in 🤣🤣🤣🤣
If your wife likes it I’m placing my order now 🤣🤣. Seriously what more can you get for that price, not sure if it reminds me of a Rolex explorer as they are iconic but a great daily beater with that lovely sail cloth strap 👍
A great daily beater for sure!!! You might be disappointed as I’ve heard it’s sold out now?!?! But if you get your hands on one, it’s a cracking watch for sure especially on that strap!
The bracelet is awful but to be expected at such a low price. You'll definitely get your monies worth.
Thanks for watching my friend!
First time on the channel. Couldn’t do anything else but subscribe. Simply irresistible, even for a french 😉 Congrats 🥳
Didier!!! Thank you so much for finding the channel!!! Looking forward to chatting more in the future!!
Russ… loving the less G rated review format! Keeps us on our toes… great review on your beloved Casio brand!
Wait till you get your hands on the EFV 100d from Edifice, a.k.a the Casio Aqua Terra. Stunning!
Yes my friend it looks good, it’s on the list to review.👍🏼
wow thats a gem!
Well its now out of stock so hopefully you will get that kickback from Amazon , still cant seem to get to your shop on Amazon?
Here you go Mal:
www.amazon.co.uk/shop/themadwatchcollector?ref=inf_pub_themadwatchcollector
Watch Snob here with a question. After a year on the wrist, does the text on the dial automatically change to 9 Year battery life?
Hahahahahahaha! That’s a great point my friend lol 😂 It will always been 10yrs. 👍🏼
Another great watch review
Great looking watch, strap monster and the wife likes it
just have to add this to my casio collection
thanks Russ
you're the best!
regards
Chers Ali! Thanks for your continued support!!!
Russ, where can we get the intro song? It definitely sounds like you singing?! Sounds awesome !!!
Thank you Keith! It is me indeed! Check out ‘Martha’s Man’ on Spotify 👍🏼
Great episode, nice holiday watch, love it on the sailcloth. Cheers 👍🏴
Thanks, yes it is, me too! 🤣 Thanks for watching Jim!
Nice Casio..! Classy. There's that "SAMBA SHUFFLE" again..???😎🙏🙏🙏 I personally own a Torro Rosso Casio Chrono Limited Edition. Very colorful & Almost Dresssy Watch. ps, I CLICKED LINK FOR Watchcrunch,,! 1st thing to come upwas my BANK \VISA Card details..?Is this right.As i very dubious..??
That is definitely not right Ray - it’s a completely free platform like FB and Instagram. Did you use the links I’ve provided? Thanks for watching and glad you also appreciate the watch!
Yes i used ur link..!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
10Year battery 😁
Absolutely;)
How did you miss the Edifice EF-125D?
It is the ultimate Explorer inspired Casio.
Horrible intergrated bracelet!!;/
This channel is awesome! You should have way more subs sir! Keep up the hilarious content!!!
Very kind my friend! Thank you for the support!
I would suggest that at the beginning of your reviews you put the watch on your wrist.
Fumbling around about mm and 800% zoom really doesn't say much.
All ytubers do this concept, and I think you are just crazy enough to change it.
Great show, toddle pip darling.
Igor! Thank you for this! What I like to do is to show my best close up shots to keep the viewer watching. The wrist shot for me and how it wears is at the end and I do t want to give the end away!;) I’m always trying to improve though my friend and appreciate the help!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Yeah I get it. I started to flip the videos to the end just to see watches on the wrist, since I know your wrist size (same as mine). I do that to other ytubers to. Then I go back for the show. There is this ytube guy: YoureTerrific. He just "boom" starts it on the wrist - he is terrific tho.
But he doesn't have a show...dude that designer guy - darling, the dog is humping my leg again - that is so good. and the little hand... hoo suit you sir, suits you! hooo.
You introduce more affordable options too.
Uhhh but that Hamilton skin diver... the new one with the rails...uuuhhhhhh... 11hundred uuufff. no date...love it, love it.
UUUU im gona sugest something that I love. Vear, 36 field watch... they did it... they put mechanical in it.
www.vaerwatches.com/products/a12-dirty-dozen
36mm!!!!! Get in!
Awesome as usual! The Explorer would certainly be the Rolex of choice for me!
Thanks for watching my friend! It is a cracking watch and I’m very fortunate to have it!
Hey MWC, your review convinced me to buy one. What a cool watch. Definitely love it!
Devi!!!!! So happy for you! It’s a great watch for sure!!
I think Antony is just going to get better. 🙆🏾♂️
Hi Russ KiwiSeiko here great to see that Watchcrunch has become a sponsor rock on.
Cheers Bruce!!
Fun review! I have the Rolex Explorer (39mm with full lume).it is one of two ‘luxury’ watches that I own. I bought a Borealis ‘homage w/a twist’ and it is awesome!
Thanks for watching JJ! It is an icon of a watch for sure! Wear both in good health my friend!
i never like your style of presentation but this watch indeed is deserving a mention and this episode my like
Well thank you for watching my friend! All the best to you!
Mr Pagani is improving his mustache. Best regards from southern Patagonia.
He spent all of yesterday grooming it for the show! 🤣 All the best to you too, thanks for watching!
Does anyone really think that this kind of behavior is funny? I stopped watching after 7 minutes.
Just over 16,000 definitely do pal!
Love the watch, it really does have some stunning characteristics and does have that Explorer vibe but with its owns uniqueness. Love the show couldn't ask for anything more in a watch review channel and I can't think of a better way to spend $4.99 a month
Excellent, I can picture it without the crappy bracelet and on nato or even better a bunt strap. Really tempting 🙂
You didn’t have to picture it 🤣 skip to the end of the show and see it on a leather, nato and sail cloth. My vote goes to the sail cloth!
Brilliant video again, cheered me up just when I needed it. Suuuupa!
Well then this show was for you then my friend! Thanks for your support!
If this was a solar and sapphire even for more money it would be incredible.
Totally agree Christian, thanks for watching!
Great show matey! looks great and a decent size as well ! all in all its SOOOPER!
Thanks for the SOOOOPER support Mal!
Great review. Really entertaining. Another superb Casio find.
Thanks for the support as alway Ryan! Very pleased with this find!
Oke, i buy this one! (The casio😅)
Elgin watch is the best!
Found this channel in the last month and love it 👏 after watching this I purchased one and also got a Coloreb Venezia 👍⌚ - I've been completely influenced 😂
Jonathon you are a gent thank you! Congrats on this watch! And what a pairing! That watch now looks superb on that strap!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR it's also very 'Longines Conquest' for a fraction of the price ;-)
Casio mtp-1215 looks closest to a explorer
Lovely little watch! Great design and well made. Would definitely go with a nice strap on it! Just joined Watchcrunch, I noticed with a wry smile when choosing favourite watch brands for your profile that Filipo Loreti, Valuchi and MVMT were on there. I'll be interested in seeing the posts and comments in there !
Thanks for watching Brian! It is a cracking little watch! Awesome that you’ve joined Watch Crunch! And yes they are on there, it is inclusive after all! 😉
Hello. U are an amazing entertainer. The most electric watchtube.
Thank you so much my friend!!!! All the best!
the 24 hour markers ruin it in my opinion the dial looks to busy now
Funnily enough that’s what drew me to this watch my friend, it gave me that added sportiness vibe! But each to their own 👍🏼 That’s what makes the world go round!
Mr Pagani feeling kinda ill today eh?? What a show!
Yeah! It was his first and last Casio experience 😂😂
amazon UK have sold out 😢. Better subscribe if your now such an influencer. 😁🙄. lovely watch BTW. Now on my Amazon wish list.
Hahahahaha! It’s the MWC effect kicking in 😉🤣🤣🤣
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR won't be long till your on 20k subs and counting. loving the content and the effort you put into your videos. Hope TH-cam are paying you well?
@@andyconnolly28 cheers Andy! TH-cam pays hardly anything! But it’s great watching this channel grow!!!
This is by far the most enjoyable TH-cam channel about watches. Well done! And yes, I did buy the Casio EF-121D for 55 pounds recently based on this review. This watch is indeed an outstanding bargain. I enjoy it very much.
Your videos are really informative and entertaining thank you 🙏
Thank you Elliot!!!
The only Quartz Mr. Pagani tolerates are Meca-Quartz
💯 🤣
Why would they write “10 years battery life” on the dial? 🤦♂️
Thought the same. Lame.
Cheap watch with a big feature I guess my friend
Really looking for an edifice I like the look of and this looks like a contender. I can only find this at £84 and it's sold out :)
I’ve heard it has sold out too now?!?! Must be the MWC effect kicking in lol 😆
Although I did find a different edifice for £52 that has a bit of an aqua Terra look
I think if they had added a ‘9’ it would balance the date window and be even more exploreresk! (Obs not a word lol).