Restoration of a Casio Watch - Modified Too! Casio F-108WHC
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- This time I restore my trusty old, but very dead and grubby, Casio F-108WHC watch. Not content with a simple restoration I also get my soldering iron out and make a modification to the circuit board for a more stylish and effective performance in the dark. I am a big fan of Casio and am wearing my resilient Casio G-Shock GA-2000 Carbon Core Guard through out this video. The Casio F-108WHC is very similar to the Casio F91W so if yuo own that what this video will be very interesting to you.
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Many years ago, in a forum, a watchmaker wrote "Death to the quartzs!", and all the other watchmakers in the forum cheered and agreed. (I quit that forum shortly after) Seeing you approach this Casio with love and respect was very refreshing, I really love your attitude to anything that is horology. Thanks a lot for this video.
H Luca ... if Harrison or Breguet were around today they opt for a Casio G-Shock MRG I am sure of it and be blown away by the amazing quality and technology. Quartz is great in my view and Casio make great Quartz watches! Thanks for the feedback. richard
I was gonna post but you have said all that needs to be said.
Even Sinn use quartz on some of their tool watches simply because of its accuracy.
can i have the link to that forum
@@marshallschaefer9632 it might have been Orologiando (closed in 2014, it looks like there was something fishy going on behind the curtains) or orologiko.it - I don't remember exactly, I left them both around 2010 and now I can't remember which was which.
Fascinated by how you commit the same level of skill, patience, and respect to the Casio - as you provide for the higher end pieces. Well done, sir!
Hi Unstructured Plans... I am a massive fan of Casio and I guess to joy of the work is not in the value of the watch but in how well I can do the task. Thanks for the feedback. Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker it’s amazing and you can forget it’s even on you being so light,
@@richardperrettwatchmaker hey where do you get the led? I’ve wanted to try this on my F108
I was impressed with all the Rolex rebuilds but now I’m really impressed that your working on boards
@@JoeyAnswer You should be able to find any size SMD leds in your local electronic component stores. Keep in mind that blue reds require more power and will drain the battery a tiny bit faster
There is absolutely nothing “special” concerning this piece which is what makes this video especially satisfying. Very nice job.
Haha! The joy is in the doing of it carefully not in the supposed value of the watch. It is great that you understand this Maestro Mechanico! Richard
I LOVE Casio watches!! Most of my collection are Casios, including several G Shocks. I don’t think there’s another brand that offers as much value for money.
The F91W is hands down the most value per Euro/Pound. It's amazing Casio can sell for almost nothing.
*_Keep your expensive timepieces. Casios especially G-Shocks, bring me utter contentment in watch brands. The functions are lovely: Wave Ceptor, Tough Solar, Countdown Timer Mode, Stop Watch Mode, Alarm Modes, illumination, Auto EL/LED, World Time Mode, altimeter, barometer, compass, sunrise & sunset data, moon age, hourly tone beeps, GPS, vibration alerts for alarms, timers, and notifications, four digit passcodes for info, and etc. are some them. 😋🤩_*
*_As beautiful and complex as they are, mechanical movements come up apparently short in these features._*
Horology is about fun and accessibility. You treated this dear old Casio with respect and love. We can all learn a thing or two about watch repair by viewing this video! Welsh
Pembroke Corgi?
Absolutely love this video! We've created a 'throwaway' culture through so much designed obsolescence in items which should last us _at least_ as long as these Casios... mass production hasn't always meant 'cheap & nasty', and a pleasing design with simple uncomplicated function is timeless. It's so refreshing to see someone lovingly restore a quartz watch _and_ make minor changes (ie. the blue LED) so it's functional & desirable today. I'd wager that Casio will outlast any Apple Watch that rolls out of the factory today 👌
Apple Watch is a computer on your wrist, it rubs on software which needs updating. They last a couple of years and that’s it. The Casio will last as long as you take care of it and replace the battery. Just wanted to point out the difference
Kudos for taking the time to show this. It's interesting to see an experienced professional take time to repair something that non-expert people would not consider. Something like a professional driver or airline pilot by day driving an old Volkswagen on his personal time.
If you spent one hour on this repair, the value of your time would be 10 times the value of the watch. But the value of preserving that watch repair on youtube for history is priceless. For every happy rolex owner there must be a thousand happy casio owners, which does say something.
Keep up the good work, and all humans make mistakes from time to time.
Hi Brent... Thanks for this. I figure the interest is in the design of the watch rather than its value and the enjoyment in doing the work comes from doing it as well as I can regardless of the value. Very pleased that you get this and also think my video brings value to TH-cam which is great. Great feedback, much appreciated. Richard
Such an underrated brand of timepieces. I have several 'top shelf watches but my everyday knockabout watch is a $21 Casio 201. Incredible value for a watch that hits the marks perfectly. Thank you for showcasing these humble timepieces.
Nothing like walking your Corgi by the water side.👍🏻
I really love looking to my watches with their seconds syncronized! My sunday morning routine is setting them by internet time, and seeing them working at the same time-digital, quartz analogic and automatic- i find it magic! Really makes me apreciate the differences while seeing the similarity of telling time correctly!
I can't believe I've just spent 20 minutes watching a guy restore a cheap plastic watch but I found it fascinating. Thank you Richard, I've now subscribed to see what else you tackle.
I bought a Seiko ana- digital in 1985 h557 5319 and in 2011 had battery changed , no problems, got caught in rain storm and watch died, moisture inside. That was in 2012. Left it on the shelf till 2022 and replaced battery, didn't reanimate. Took it to watch shop, no dice. Guy shook head about sending it to Seiko. It had sentimental value so I took it all apart for fun, and the hands fell off, and I threw it in the bin. I don't regret it but also wasn't in love with it.
I had a Gshock mudman from about 2010 and I have 6 inch wrists and the housing developed a crack where the pin goes through. Basically, I couldn't repair it.
Now I own two Gshocks, GA2110 and GW5610 U ( updated version) and I really like it. I work at a dying plant and I never had a problem.
I owned a Hamilton quartz a while back 1990s and lost it. I was also thinking about adding a mechanical watch to my collection but I like quartz better and the solar radio Gshock is really cool 😎
I see citizen watch qaurtz going for 2000 and my mouth drops.
If I played lottery( don't play) and won the jackpot I would but the HAQ. Lol 😆 there are so many nice watches
You are inspirational ❤️ 🙌 . Good job 👏. I subscribed
I've got an 'F-Shock', an F-108, so this was very interesting to see, thanks for making the video.
Richard, you may not see this, but the sole reason I subscribed was because I love the work you do, I love listening to you as does my young watchmaker Billie. We are most grateful for knowledge, your sense of humour and above everything, your skill and dedication to the oft' hardworking craft of watchmaking. Love, peace and blessing to you and your family - God bless, Wendi 🌻🌻🌻
It is very nice and inspiring to see a professional working. Thanks a lot. And when i reconsider my video about the same subject, i am ashamed...
Love this! I have my deceased fathers old Casio G shock that he wore daily and I wanted to restore it, thanks so much for the insight!
You’re welcome Richard and thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills.
these are my favourite kinds of videos on youtube :) it's great to tune in to the restoration process, very homely and calm in my opinion! looking forward to getting myself a g-shock 5600 soon-ish
It's really great to see a quartz digital watch being repaired with the FANTASTIC level of skill you always show in all of your watch restorations Richard.
Never imagined the detail and the possibility to modernize a plastic watch. great!
This is great, I have restored a couple of Casio’s including one I wore for five years. The plastic material of the cases and straps can deteriorate!
Of all the obscure nerdy stuff I've watched on TH-cam this is definitely a contender for the nerdiest. Love it.
Hi Louisville Louisville! I shall take that as a compliment... Thank you so much! Richard
Brilliant, very nostalgic I remember the first digital watches with red LED's for the numbers. The batteries lasted about a day. But they had such a short production run of about a year they will in future probably be very sought after antiques.
Same process and care no matter what the piece. Just part and parcel of who and what you are 👍
Quality as always Richard...right, off to your website to give that a 'coat of looking at' too
Hi Kent... Thank you so much! Richard.
Nice one! Your loving attention to a highly accurate and pretty-much indestructible watch is commendable and appreciated!
Tough times forced me to sell off my mechanicals. 5 years ago, If someone would've said that my G-Shock 3229 will be my go-to, everyday wear watch I would've looked at them like they were insane!
Great feedback. I am a 'glass half full' guy I guess and figure if you've got a deecnt g-shock well that is great in my book. I love g-shock and have one on my wrist right now! Richard
Great video. Finally Casio has a video as the protagonist, at the height of his importance in the history of watchmaking.
Hi Sergi ... I am a big Casio fan! They make great watches which people can most often afford to buy! Thanks for the feedback. richard
Hi Richard
I’ve recently purchased the same Casio as this one, I can’t wait to do the same mod as you have.
Thank you for the great attention to detail Richard.
Hi alwyn .... great stuff. It's very simple and it's a nice result so you will have fun. Thanks for the feedback. richard
It has inspired me to bring out my 1981 Black Casio CA 90 watch!
Wow! That watch will last forever now! Great video!
I really like my Casio G Shock. I have never seen a white cased one.It looks awesome
You did a great job on this video. It is the first of yours I’ve seen. Impressed.
Thanks so much Andy! Richard
You Sir are a master at what you do! Thank you for your appreciation to all things horology and for sharing your knowledge and passion. And, you are surely welcome! I too am a member....... Thank You Richard
Is it me or did the time on the pocket watch say 12:55?? And not 12:50?? Really great video Richard and totally unexpected. Great to see you rocking the medieval look with the long hair and moustache you’d make a great volunteer over the road at the castle!🚒👍
Hi J******* Haha! It was not you at all ... it was me! I was concentrating too hard on the process, the shooting focus, operating the pushers in finger cots, the audio level and stuffed up the actual time! Enjoying the medieval look, plus in works well when there are no hairdressers open! Hope all good with you and great to hear from you! Richard
I remember when i was 8 yo at school (1985) fix and swap between model of casio watch , like changin screen or light ^^
I have the 1983 W750 "MARLIN" , i had to change the battery and it work very well ^^
Digital watch CASIO is the best for me ! i have only CASIO (Digital) or SWATCH (Analog) why ? : 101% waterproof , ultra long battery life and it's beautiful ^^
I'm electrician but i love electronic from childhood , very glad to find your channel ^^
friendly from belgium :)
0:50 this is why casio watch work a long years ! look at the size of the battery ! exactly the same than computer motherboard (just thinner for specific models)
Splendid job there Richard. Thanks for posting this.
Thanks Station Plaza! Good to hear from you! Richard
Lovely! Your talents seem to know no boundaries! Thanks for sharing your hard won knowledge! Cheers Mate! 🍻
Respect! As ever such a careful and caring approach to your work. Well done.
Thanks so Much Hound About! Richard
Got to admit.. I'm kinda new to these watchmaker videos but at the same time I find the soo fascinating to watch. I'm a car mechanic and I use tools as well. The size of the tools you use are so darn tiny in comparison. I'm glad to see you do a restoration on one of these old Casios. Had plenty of them through the years and I think they are awesome watches. Even had one that had a temperature display on it. Loved that watch! It's amazing how they could do cool things like that for so cheap. I wouldn't mind trying a restore myself sometime on a digital watch. Analog ones though...well I don't think my hands are steady enough these days to even attempt it.
Great content as usual Richard , fantastic refresh .well done
Thank you so much Martin. Richard
Thanks for another great video Richard, I have learnt so much from your videos. Here is a tip for other relative newbs like me. Before putting digital watch cases in the ultrasonic cleaner check that the decal on the glass is not a metallic transfer attached to the back of the glass. I have learnt the hard way that these are easily destroyed by the ultrasonic cleaner.
You really deserve more subscribers! Thank you for this interesting new video! Amazing to use a mechanical watch as a reference to set time on a quartz watch, very amusing :-)! The patience and time you devotes to even this more "humble" watch (I mean if compared to the more priced ones your expert hands have handled and fixed). it's a sign of your great attitude and enjoyment in watchmaking! It's always a pleasure to watch your videos! Thank you so much for sharing! Starting from today, until April 5, we'll be again in "red zone", this means no-one is allowed to go out of his/her home for futile reasons. I really hope that these limitations will soon end, and that we will all return to a "new" normality, possibly different (in better) from this one. Have a nice weekend and stay safe!
How very cheeky! "The watch is working fine, sir, there's only 55 minutes in an hour, you know. It's working perfectly!" Most trades have their own jokes like the "left hand crescent wrench" but I hadn't heard the one about the 55 minute hour. Great restoration and many thanks.
Hi Randy ... it sounds like something a 1970s Trade Union in UK dreamt up! I would have been hired as the watchmaker! Thanks for the feedback Randy! Richard
Happy to be one of 60K subs! Love the 80s retro look!
Hi Richard! Good man ... great to have you on board sir! Richard
Keep going Richard! Regards from a big fan of you. Cheers from Brussels
كم انت رائع لم اشعر بالوقت وانا انظر لما تقوم به في اعادة تأهيل واصلاح الساعات القديمة والجميله . انا احترم واقدر الصناعات القديمة حيث اجد فيها الذكريات مع اصحابها ولها قيمتها الكبيرة والمعنوية الثمينة .
شكرا جزيلا لك على هذا الابداع والعمل اتمنى ان اكون صديق دائم لك .
المشترك في قناتك الرائعة المهندس حبيب عجام . ⚘
Hallo Richard, never would have dreamed you would tinker around with a digital Casio. Now this I can do, and did a lot of myself. Respect for you, that you treat this little Casio with respect too.
Another sweet video. I love the attention to detail. And you were wearing my super-yellow g-shock while eating your carrot cake! 🙂👍
Thanks Gary! Gotta love G-Shock ....you are a discerning fellow as the GA-2000 CCG is a great watch watch I think! On my wrist now! Richard
Well worth my time! Thanks for the change of pace!
Haha! Thanks Dave... Very pleased you liked this! Richard
Very nice job and there is something special about these simple no nonsense time pieces .
Hi True2022 .... goodto hear from you as I don't remember seeing you comment in a while. Yes, these are the 'workhorses of the people' and I think they deserve some limelight. Thanks for the feedback. Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker Hi boyo greetings from Carmarthen Yes haven't seen a video of yours for ages even tho I had the bell icon clicked .I un subbed re subbed and re clicked the bell and hope that fixes it this time .Keep up the great
work
@@richardperrettwatchmaker ps Forgot to say .great mod and a big improvement on the original.
@@richardperrettwatchmaker pps I bought that yellow and black carbon core guard G shock you reviewed a while back and love it !
You are setting the G-Shock to the vintage pocket watch? That's some serious trust in your work on the latter.
That's not a G-Shock, although both made by Casio.
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Oh, you are right, it's a square but not a G-Shock. I don't see those very often to be honest.
Another great video Richard !
Brilliant I'm obviously old cause the watch is in my eyes simple and beautiful...never seen a white one my Casio all through my childhood was a Casio F-18 only downside was the strap was part of the watch but boy was it robust i swam with it and almost never took it off.
Excellent work, thanks Richard 😳👍.
You're welcome richard! And thank you for sharing this video. I'm one of your big fan from the Phillipines.and also cheap watches collector.
I went on a Casio binge recently,going from one analogue to ten (nine digital).Two of them are G-Shock radio controlled and solar powered,the others will need batteries at some stage.So thanks for that video,now I know what I'm in for..................................
Casio make great watches for sure and the G-Shock MRG ot MTG are reall really nice. Swapping out the batteries is pretty straight forward so it should be fun to do. Thanks for the feedback. Richard
As a Casio fan, I found this fascinating, thanks !
Hi Medwyn .... Thanks for taking amoment to say so! very pleased you enjoyed this! Richard
Thank you very much for doing such a thorough and excellent job on a simple Casio. I've watched restoration videos here where the watchmaker didn't even clean the crystal or the case. They just restored the movement and nothing else. For me, this is unacceptable unless the owner of the watch wants it that way.
great too see you working on a basic little casio bllody cool everyone at some point in there lifes should rock a casio of some kind
One of the Casio’s best basic Casio’s and they look great on natos!
Hi Joey not tried it on a nato, will do that an instagram it! Thanks! Richard
Nice, professional work and great attention to details. Thanks.
Nicely done. First time viewer now subscriber.
Thank you so much! Welcome aboard! Richard
OK, that’s the one that made me like and subscribe. You gave as much care to that little $10 Casio, as you do to much finer watches.
I have a soft spot in my heart for Casios. I had a half dozen of them during the 80’s and 90’s; all of them performed brilliantly for me. And I recently acquired a nice Square G. If you are alone on a dessert island, even the cheapest Casio will serve you better than a Rolex, at least until the battery runs out!
Great video. Thanks!
Brilliant comment Reg... And it's given me an idea for another Casio video. Thank you so much. Richard
Fantastic resto. Yes f91w was my 2nd digital watch, really lasts the distance.
it's worth restoring old quartz casio's rather than chucking them and buying new!
Excellent work, cheers again!
Thanks Richard another interesting and entertaining video. By far the best watch channel no watch snobbery or b. s. here !
Thank you so much Michael! Much appreciated! Richard
Love the content as usual..🙌💗
Thanks Rob!
That was a lovely video 👍 thanks Richard
Thank you so much James! Richard
Thanks Richard great video.
What a lovely blue. Another great video!
Haha! Hi Blake! I know... It is really cool I think. Richard
Good show Richard! Nice to see you go where no other youtube watch channel has gone and actually service a quartz watch instead of just changing the battery or "moding" their Seikos with a new bezel. I have a quartz Inox that I carried in Kabul and it failed to work after it's second battery change. Seems like nice enough a watch to fix but nobody does anything but changes batteries. Good for you. Take care.
Hi Randy ... what's life without risk? Yes I do like to really lift up the hood and see whats going on. Some quartz are easier to service than others I guess but you are right mostly folks don't even bother. Good to hear from you and thanks for this. Richard
Good stuff!
Love the way you treat a casio and a Rolex with the same love, top job again👌
Hi Robbie .... yes the joy is in doing the work carefully and not so much in the value of the watch being worked on I think. Thanks for the feedback. Richard
Thanks Richard. Superb breakfast entertainment.
Thanks so much Richard! Richard
im a big fan of casio gschock watch. and i love your videos.
Hi Rodney ... me too. I need to get my hands on a nice pretty MRG to disassemble! Thanks for the feedback. Richard
This must have been an enjoyable change of pace. The quality of your videos is getting better every time, even when the subject isn’t as ‘technical’ as what you do with a Rolex.
Hope you and your family are well and safe, and that Springtime treats you well!
This was fun Eric for sure so I will be doing more stuff like it I think as I really enjoyed making it. Thanks for the good wishes and hope all is going well at your end. Richard
Enjoyed that, thanks, Richard!. Oddly enough, I bought a Casio F-91W this week for my modest collection lol Got to love the classics!
Hi Chris yes the $10 F-91W is a true classic ... I must d a video on that watch one day. Thanks for the feedback. Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker I'll look forward to that, for sure :)
I'm a great fan of Casio watches especially the G-Shock versions. Nice to see you've moved on from your Derek Jacobi phase and doing a creditable impersonation of Oliver Reed!
Haha! You crack me up twozerouk! Plus you have good taste as Casio make great watches and the G-Shock MRG stuff is amazing! Oliver Reed is cool so I will take that! Thank you so much for getting involved! Richard
Great work
I’ve had Casio watches for 50 yrs. I love ‘em because they do it well what a watch is for. These watches have more functions attached to them in the past. But, cell phones.
These watches are cheap and durable.
pure artistry!
What a fun video. This is the reason I watch. You love, and work on, all watches. I guess I’m just a failed watch snob, I just luv me a cheap casio, as much as that vintage GMT Master or Patek.
Even the watch maker him self prefer a quartz. From an engineering perspective they are magnificent. When mechanical watch 10 times beats per second consider as high beat. In quartz watch there is a part that vibrate 32,768 times per second.
Casio and seikos are the Toyotas of the watch industry.
Excellent work been watching your videos for a while amazing Channel 👍🏾
Hi SLEWER.. Thank you so much for for this. Its great to get positive feedback so this is very much appreciated. Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker Pleasure Rich keep up the great videos, as I know these must be hard to film, but you pull it off extremely smooth 👍🏾
Hey I have that watch. It is quite a great watch. Excellent video
Muy entretenido video! Soy fan de los G Shock, Casio es una gran marca. Y adoré el paseo con el pichicho y la carrot cake!
G8 job ❤️
One tiny hair trapped while case back sealing
Hi ketan ... Haha! I know I will retrieve it soon! Imagine how many watches that weren't videoed still have one or two or three in the back. The camera misses little! Thanks for the observation. Richard
What a turnout! Smashed it!
Thanks MrRestore! Richard
Really great video, I'll subscribe and look forward to more. 🙂
I gave a "like" for both the fun video and the sweet puppy!
You sir, have a new subscriber. I love these videos about bringing a watch back to life in grand style
Hi Lusitano Outdoor Channel you are very welcome aboard! There's quite a lot of these on the channel so I hope you have a look and my back catalogue and enjoy! Richard
A very good video i learnt loads from your video thanks have just subbed
Good man Stephen and thank you for taking a moment to say so. Welcome aboard! Richard
you my good sir are so Wholesome! ❤❤❤
Excellent work as usual...
Just goes to show, you can have your cake, and eat it, !! Lol.. Didn't know you were an electronics expert too.. !! Keep 'em coming,,,,
Sssshhh John, My first degree was actually in electrical engineering! Thanks for the feedback. Richard
Richard you will make use of that degree in setting the time on the watch. Great video.
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Thanks
Nice one Richard as always (:
Thanks darren ... good to hear from you! Richard
Really great video! In a previous video you put together your own branded watch. Where did you source the custom dial? Keep the content coming!!
Hello Richard sir..... 😀😀 like Always ur work is much appreciable..... Ur work is very soothing to eyes & mind.... 👍👍
Did not know Mr. Perrett has an Casio G-Shock. Nicely done and I wasn't surprised from a master watch maker. Hoped you would do some play with polarizer film. Maybe you'll do someday a LCD screen mod with how to guide.
I liked your work, very neat and beautiful. I wish You love and health.