im sorry but that A100 doesnt look tiny at all on your wrist. Also Casio is godsend for people with smaller wrists, they actually make unisex watches anyone can wear. Unlike most of industry that is making fucking dinner plates at +42mm....
I didnt know if im gonna like the a168 since i do like the bigger watches a bit more, i do have a duro it doesnt look awfull on my 6.75 inch wrist but i like the wearability of the a168 and features, just wish it was mineral glass, dunno how it will hold up to daily beating im working in the metal industry. Hope the sparks wont burn tru it :D Might buy this one in the future too. I would like a vintage marling reissue tho :D similar design but metal case
Ditch the bluetooth and give us a stainless steel case and 50m water resistance and this would be a near perfect watch. I have to say I think you're wrong about Casio needing to introduce touch screen controls, the beauty in buying any retro style digi Casio is that the battery lasts and lasts vs smart watches of today.
if it was metal, you be moaning that the price is to high, then if it was metal you be moaning about something else. i I believe Casio believe that you cannot please everyone so it's best to have a happy medium like price over precious metals for example
Would have been an instant purchase from me, only if it was in stainless steel. With the features the watch boasts it would make a good daily, but the chromed resin will wear out fast.
Man, I wish it could forward notifications from the phone. Just a lil' beep and a 3-letter summary of the category would be so great. Would be an insta-buy. Hope a slightly upgraded module with that comes out. And titanium!
I like that they're sticking to retro designs with less features. IMHO if casio try to compete with fitbits or apple watches, they risk losing their brand identity.
IMO there's a big niche the ABL-100 is virtually alone in - watches leveraging the smarts of a phone by using bluetooth, which don't need constant charging. Ideally I'd like to see something with the form factor of an A-500, with Tough Solar, full dot matrix, Bluetooth, touch, and a desktop app which allows folks to write their own software for it. Oh, and obviously a metal and glass version. Nothing in that space, and it could kick off a whole new generation of diehard fans IMO.
I bought a gold variant of these yesterday as a Xmas present for myself and I have to say it's pretty cool: retro looks with modern features like Bluetooth connectivity and the Step Tracker. It has a bit of an 80s Seiko/Citizen/Pulsar look to it IMHO.
Looks great! I've been wearing my a168 almost every day for years and really like it, for me it's almost the perfect watch. But the proportions of this is clearly better. I would have clicked buy in a second if the case was in steel, would have payed way more in fact. Might buy it anyway, but Casio should know there's a demand for a watch like this in full metal...
Casio has been selling step trackers for years, I have two. They just brought out the WSB1000 which is a resin watch with step tracker and dual time functionality like this watch (same chip?) for about US$55 The feature set of this watch is good enough, the last thing we need is a distraction source on the wrist that runs out of charge around 4PM every day, you can get this from Apple and Samsung. I wish Casio would come out with more steel and mineral crystal models, even if it costs more.
f it was metal, you be moaning that the price is to high, then if it was metal you be moaning about something else. i I believe Casio believe that you cannot please everyone so it's best to have a happy medium like price over precious metals for example
I am aware of Casio full metal pricing, and I don’t expect a full steel (or titanium) model to be priced similarly to a resin model. I bought an A1100, not an A100 because it’s a longer lasting watch. I know you can’t please everybody.
I like this one. I don't care about the steptracker and BT. But 5 alarms and DT is nice. However, I'm perfectly happy with my A158 which is affordable, replaceable, carefree, fantastic comfort/looks ratio providing classic looks, bringing back nostalgia. Even more comfy than my f91w it hugs my 17.5 cm wrist better! I do not agree with all y'all complaining about the resin case. Resin is awesome! Buff out the scratches!
actually the bluetooth is very good, it always synchronizes the exact time with your phone, so you never have to set it. DST calculation, traveling to another time zone, etc...
You can buff out the scratches on unplated resin - but all three colours of this are plated. As for 5 alarms and DT, a very large number of non-basic Casios have had both those features over the years.
I wish this, I wish that,Jesus! you cannot please everyone. want one more digits, one ones large digit, one wants a metal case one wants a plastic case once things is too big one things is too small one don't like it one prefers a G-Shock
Really like this Casio model. Month ago I’ve bought my first Casio watch - a700, which looks gorgeous with its price. But ABL-100 is so nice. I think everything is perfect with vintage Casio collection, I’m really thankful for that. And I hope that brand like Citizen will made the same vintage collection, really want to see that.
I really like the watch, but I have to say that the one you mentioned as being tiny actually seems to suit you better from my perspective. I get that the larger size of this watch is due to its additional features, but I generally find that a smaller watch is more versatile, regardless of wrist size. I like this watch though! Seems like a good looking fitness watch and a decent alternative to other fitness bands or budget smart watches. Plus it is a Casio, and that's generally a good thing.
if it was metal, you be moaning that the price is to high, then if it was metal you be moaning about something else. i I believe Casio believe that you cannot please everyone so it's best to have a happy medium like price over precious metals for example
f it was metal, you be moaning that the price is to high, then if it was metal you be moaning about something else. i I believe Casio believe that you cannot please everyone so it's best to have a happy medium like price over precious metals for example
@@OldcasiocollectorA huge number of people want a steel case and casio already have a ton of plastic digital options. Its true people will always find something to moan about, but this is simply about catering to a wider range of interests and budgets.
Thanks for this ! I just ordered it but it was tough to find had to go to eBay and order from Japan - I’m in USA. Thanks again this is a great watch !!
Great to see this watch on video. Unfortunately it is not available in Germany yet. I'm waiting for weeks for it to be released here. Thank you very much for your review.
I like the A168 look as I've always thought the A168 was a particularly good-looking watch, and I like the slightly larger size. However, it seems like this would have been a really good opportunity to swap the cheap, chrome-plated case for a proper metal one, and they didn't elect to do that. Also, if bluetooth is already set up, having it provide notifications of inbound emails and text messages would have been yet another good feature. The day/date line could easily scroll text messages; this was a great feature on my old Pebble and Martian watches. I'll be really interested to see what they do with pricing. The price for this watch in Singapore is around $90 US, I see....pretty steep when the only real added functionality is a step counter and Bluetooth time adjustment; it's not like the $20 A168 doesn't already keep really accurate time.
@@maxmixer Nope, in my excitement during ordering I forgot 😂. But also got a new GWG-B1000 being delivered today with a great discount of RRP so it all evens out 😀
It got physical buttons and is pretty simple, I don't like having touchscreens on my wrist. I thought I could control parts of my phone with it, like play/pause, skip and volume for audio. That's the only thing stopping me from buying it.
I have a feeling Casio will come out with a model with upgraded material and band for this model (and priced accordingly obviously). Its just a really nicely designed watch with some nice features; where else do you get a stepcounter and BT connectivity in a design like that?
2 year battery life is with the bluetooth feature right? Battery life should increase by a lot if I don't use it I guess? I bought my a168wa in march 2017 (7,5 years) and it's still using the first battery
Thanks for this, I’m really liking this new mod, the step tracker is something of a bonus my GCW-B5000U, TVA, and MRG-B2000B. Also love the classic look plus the strap, perfecto
Most of this video I was like: WTF are you talking about?! You have no idea what are you talking about and wishing for. Really. Unless, you want to make Casio not Casio. Few examples: People complaining that Casio is not typical "smartwatch" are silly [to say the least]. They don't understand Casio policy. I don't need "smartwatch". I need Casio which can last lifetime, just like my Casio watches from the 80's. No software BS. The Watch. Current Casio displays (except negative ones) are perfect and amount of functions in basic Casio line is also perfect. These are timeless watches rooted in the 80's and 90's, designed and built to last. Classical Casio display is clear, tough and small power consuming. What else do you need? Think about it because you haven't. There are plenty models with extra sophisticated features for professional users like runners, hikers, fishermen, divers, soldiers etc. which require extra protection. Casio is still developing. They are still pioneers. Check out Casio hi-end lines. There are so many hi-tech involved! Typical customer doesn't need all bells and whistles in basic Casio watch model. And this is smart approach by Casio. That's why Casio has outstanding price/quality ratio like no other watch manufacture. That's why you have plenty of options and you can buy exactly what you need. Bigger display doesn't automatically mean better time reading. You compared ABL-100 with F-91W and like you could seen [or not] hour/minute digits on the F-91W are bigger, regardless smaller display! In Asia: coping is the biggest compliment. PS Bluetooth make no sense for me in this watch. And I would prefer iconic "Alarm Chrono[graph]" on the dial - not "illuminator".
I agree. I love the fact that Casio keeps the simplicity, reliability, and aesthetics of the 80s & 90s. If someone really needs bluetooth & modern features then they should honestly look for something that isn't Casio. The world doesn't have enough companies that do what Casio does; sticking to older designs without compromising the quality. Having said that, I won't get upset over them releasing stuff like this, as long as it doesn't end up replacing what they've been known for.
I did say in the comments a few weeks back watch this erm watch :D I got it yesterday & I think it's AMAZING :P + I like it has more features than your normal watch that just Time, Stopwatch,World Time,Alarm,Light & nothing else new + it works well with the App to 👍 + I would LOVE CASIO to bring out the AA-85 again & have Bluetooth on it & you could make your own patterns on your phone :D etc etc & send them to your watch etc etc that would be AMAZING :P (+ I don't mind re-releasing stuff if it's done well like this really) Excellent video as always man 👍 😎 ;)
Good job Casio, I bought one and it is really good as an everyday watch. Now make a metallic version with a mineral glass and a better bracelet . I'll be happy to buy one. Do not agree with a different screen. The key feature of that old school lcd screen is the really small power consumption. An oled screen cannot be on all the time because it will fade over time and consume a lot of energy.
I checked in the UK, only available on the casio website. If it's in the shops i'll buy one. Also, casio's step trackers are supossed to be quite inacurrate, so hopefully they sorted it out.
@@Oldcasiocollector thanks for the sarcasm. I needed that this morning. I have tried to order this directly from Casio and it will not even bring it up by searching the Model number. Then I tried going to the Casio international site and it won’t let you ship it to the US.
@@potatosnacks5571 that’s what I’m saying. These dingleberrys are quick to be rude and sarcastic and don’t even know the struggle to get an international piece is real. Hints the initial question. 😒
I think the lcd is messed up? I noticed with you touched the glass, black showed up, like it was making contact with the module. was I seen an f91 do that so I had to grab another one
Is the bluetooth activated all the time? or is it possible to turn it off? not a big fan of having a bluetooth device that close to my body at all times
B650 used to be my daily watch, but once I've put ABL100 on my wrist, it became my most favourite Casio by far. Can't agree with the touch screen though. We don't need another smart watch with 90% of useless features and a need of frequent charging.
Graet video and great watch! Although having differente sizes is great , for some like me who have the small wrist (16.5 cm) it is better to use both sizes and a personal preference for anyone. The blutooth thing, ... I am not sure... hahaha
Whoa. Looks like it's not yet available in the US. Multiple listings on eBay from $115-$150. Probably not worth quite that much, but if it were in the $50 or less range then I'd be all over it. I'd love to have a dress(ish) watch with a step counter. It would be even better if I could find an aftermarket metal case. How is the battery life? Is it rechargeable or do you have to replace the battery? I would imagine that Bluetooth and the step counter use up the battery pretty rapidly.
@@Oldcasiocollector thank you for the response. Manual reads frightening, saying the watch comes with reduced capacity battery so replacement is required right after purchase. And they didn't specify battery type. Thanks again.
What I love about casio is their retro look and the fact that they take me back to better times. If I wanted a smart watch I'll buy one, the moment casio start doing this modern crap it's over for me.
Goes the same for me, but I still can find tons of retro models, without bullshit functions. But, from marketing point of view, they try to cover as many customer levels as possible.
it's time to move on my friend. Stop living in the past not everything could be retro if you want retro go on eBay and buy an 80s or 90s Casio it's time Casio brought things to the 21st century with modern technology stop living in the past.
@@Oldcasiocollector Nah I only only buy vintage mechanical of ebay. Oh and there is a reason why you can buy a 40 years old casio in working condition on ebay this days, let's see how many of this modern smart toys survive 40 years from now. I dont mind technology I don't live in a cave but a touch screen casio watch ? No thank you!
My biggest issue with most Casio's is the squashed left hand hour digits - looks so cheap in 24hr mode but tbh it's probably just me but nevertheless it really bugs me
It's very very nice but the fact they still push this crappy resin case in it... gosh The watch would be perfect if modders like SKXMOD releases a stainless steel case for it (and with a fair price of course).
Honestly they don’t have any real competition in the digital watch field. But if the venture into the “smart” area then they are kinda way behind. I think the idea here is to be close enough to win over some customers but not to entirely cross into that zone.
I think this is subtle and great. But yes you are right I only found out about this from this video. Casio should step it up on marketing. I’m gonna get one when they come to the high street(Because I live in Gibraltar and can’t get shipping here. EBay flipper are asking £150 scumbags). But I think it won’t be £70 then let’s see. But it’s only £30 more than the originals RRP.
Too bad it doesn't have a configurable notification icon. So for example, have it show an icon when you have an u read e-mail. Would be a great 'hybrid watch' if it did.
Being ''tiny'' makes a lot of sense in today's era, including any era in the history, especially for a field soldiers, since that thing is never on the way, it just slips under the cuff, but ok, I know that's none of your business, so you don't have to know that. Basically F91 is a perfect military digital field watch (cheap, disposable, and accurate enough), 34 mm swiss Marathon is a perfect military analog watch for a dry conditions, more accurate Casio except from atomic ones doesn't exist.... (I know a thing or two about that since I spent most of my childhood in the army, a long time ago). So speaking about the ABL100, I don't think a bluetooth and the step tracker is the right way, a right road for the future...if I want a step tracker, I'l buy a dedicated thing (I think I have it somewhere in the house...maybe, if my dog didn't found it), or I'll just use my phone...or I'm not going to use anything. 80's and 90's vibe should stay there, I absolutely love that vibe but trying to bring it back with some cheap modern style doesn't do anything for me. Watch itself isn't too bad, some old cheapo turned into a bit bigger modern cheapo with some additional features which are mostly pointless. Luck for me I got the most of the best G shocks ever, off course, most of them are from a last decade...cause from Casios from this decade I'm getting a slight diarrhea.....who cares about the step tracker, bluetooth, or a trekking feature????? In my eyes, something called ''a watch'' should always be able to tell you, to show you what's the time, that's it, nothing else, and nothing more.
@@Oldcasiocollector you're welcome bud, in a shortest possible words, that thing doesn't deserves to be called "a watch", that's not a watch... my phone is the same watch like that "watch", a watch should be a time measuring device, not the step measuring device
Not for me at all (I essentially like the Casios I do for how little they do beyond great timekeeping) as I have no smartwatch interest, genuinely nice to see your enthusiasm though! Imagine we'll see plenty more 'smartish' Casios soon enough...
Yeah, nah.. the modern day mongrel is just habituated to supersized 44mm+ watches. love my f91 and a1000, our wrists are the same. I'd love this module in a f91wg-9 color scheme, or in steel, chromed resin just ain't it IMH. Phone finder is great. The there are old casios with a pedometer, today a few G-shocks have them, as well as the LWS-2200H, or the Mens WS-B1000 come to mind. Appreciate the review, not a lot of english content on these yet
Ah finally! I was hoping they'd do something like this. Modern functionality in a nice vintage case. I totally agree about the size too...much as I love my A168 and A700 I just wish they were ever so slightly larger. This one is gonna sell a lot I reckon and we'll therefore see other similar models being released.
@@Oldcasiocollector I agree the slim design is nice' and it's retro look is nice to' I own and love my a168 and definitely like this watch but I couldn't be tempted to give up my gbd for it' and it's not as bulky as you think' the mud masters and such like are just ridiculously large
In my opinion this watch is useless 1) it is still made of plastic 2) the bluetooth functions are pointless apart from finding your phone: if you have to use an app to set time, date, countdown timer, alarm, why don't you set them directly on your phone?
What wrong with plastic? Your paying $60 what do you expect? Also you dont have to set everything by the app, you can set it on the watch. The app is there if you want it. How you can call a watch useless that tells the time, step track with a graph, stop watch, timer, phone finder, date, time, 5 alarms, is beyond me. Anyway appreciate your comment
@@Oldcasiocollector The chromed plastic is wrong because it can be scratched nd ruined very easily, and with time the brass of the case will come outside. Having an app to set what you can already set on the watch is pointless: if I want to use the watch I will set them through the watch, if I have to use an app...I can set them directly on the phone! This do not apply only to this watch but to main Bluetooth watches by Casio. Since it is made in China, with this price they could at least have offered steel case, in that case would have been interesting. Obviously IMHO.
im sorry but that A100 doesnt look tiny at all on your wrist. Also Casio is godsend for people with smaller wrists, they actually make unisex watches anyone can wear. Unlike most of industry that is making fucking dinner plates at +42mm....
true
This.
I didnt know if im gonna like the a168 since i do like the bigger watches a bit more, i do have a duro it doesnt look awfull on my 6.75 inch wrist but i like the wearability of the a168 and features, just wish it was mineral glass, dunno how it will hold up to daily beating im working in the metal industry. Hope the sparks wont burn tru it :D Might buy this one in the future too. I would like a vintage marling reissue tho :D similar design but metal case
I am a man so I want a man-sized watch - none of this unisex nonsense.
@@Wayne-q1v6lthank god you are not the only customer they have 😂
Been waiting for something like this for years, this gives me lots of hope for modern casios
Ditch the bluetooth and give us a stainless steel case and 50m water resistance and this would be a near perfect watch. I have to say I think you're wrong about Casio needing to introduce touch screen controls, the beauty in buying any retro style digi Casio is that the battery lasts and lasts vs smart watches of today.
if it was metal, you be moaning that the price is to high, then if it was metal you be moaning about something else. i I believe Casio believe that you cannot please everyone so it's best to have a happy medium like price over precious metals for example
@@Oldcasiocollector Hard disagree, I'd happily pay more for a metal version.
I just wrote this. Totally agree.
@@timwoolliscroft4201 That's just you. The main complaint for the A-1000D and A-1100D is the high price.
Totally agree
Would have been an instant purchase from me, only if it was in stainless steel.
With the features the watch boasts it would make a good daily, but the chromed resin will wear out fast.
Same here! If only SKX Mods made a case for this model it would be just awsome!
@@dimitarborisov They're planning it.
@@dimitarborisov Hopefully it's just a matter of time :)
Hopefully if they do please update
@@dimitarborisov Need a sapphire crystal with that
Man, I wish it could forward notifications from the phone. Just a lil' beep and a 3-letter summary of the category would be so great. Would be an insta-buy.
Hope a slightly upgraded module with that comes out. And titanium!
I like that they're sticking to retro designs with less features. IMHO if casio try to compete with fitbits or apple watches, they risk losing their brand identity.
IMO there's a big niche the ABL-100 is virtually alone in - watches leveraging the smarts of a phone by using bluetooth, which don't need constant charging. Ideally I'd like to see something with the form factor of an A-500, with Tough Solar, full dot matrix, Bluetooth, touch, and a desktop app which allows folks to write their own software for it. Oh, and obviously a metal and glass version.
Nothing in that space, and it could kick off a whole new generation of diehard fans IMO.
I bought a gold variant of these yesterday as a Xmas present for myself and I have to say it's pretty cool: retro looks with modern features like Bluetooth connectivity and the Step Tracker.
It has a bit of an 80s Seiko/Citizen/Pulsar look to it IMHO.
Looks great! I've been wearing my a168 almost every day for years and really like it, for me it's almost the perfect watch. But the proportions of this is clearly better. I would have clicked buy in a second if the case was in steel, would have payed way more in fact. Might buy it anyway, but Casio should know there's a demand for a watch like this in full metal...
i received this as a bday gift from a friend yesterday...it's so good and wears fantastic
Casio has been selling step trackers for years, I have two. They just brought out the WSB1000 which is a resin watch with step tracker and dual time functionality like this watch (same chip?) for about US$55
The feature set of this watch is good enough, the last thing we need is a distraction source on the wrist that runs out of charge around 4PM every day, you can get this from Apple and Samsung.
I wish Casio would come out with more steel and mineral crystal models, even if it costs more.
f it was metal, you be moaning that the price is to high, then if it was metal you be moaning about something else. i I believe Casio believe that you cannot please everyone so it's best to have a happy medium like price over precious metals for example
I am aware of Casio full metal pricing, and I don’t expect a full steel (or titanium) model to be priced similarly to a resin model. I bought an A1100, not an A100 because it’s a longer lasting watch. I know you can’t please everybody.
I like this one. I don't care about the steptracker and BT. But 5 alarms and DT is nice. However, I'm perfectly happy with my A158 which is affordable, replaceable, carefree, fantastic comfort/looks ratio providing classic looks, bringing back nostalgia. Even more comfy than my f91w it hugs my 17.5 cm wrist better! I do not agree with all y'all complaining about the resin case. Resin is awesome! Buff out the scratches!
it's a great watch
actually the bluetooth is very good, it always synchronizes the exact time with your phone, so you never have to set it. DST calculation, traveling to another time zone, etc...
You can buff out the scratches on unplated resin - but all three colours of this are plated. As for 5 alarms and DT, a very large number of non-basic Casios have had both those features over the years.
They modernized the a168 and I love it. I'll definitely be getting one when it comes out
its a bit more then that.
Thanks for the review, really helpful!
no problem
Thank you. I have been waiting to see a review of this watch. I wish the time digits could be larger though.
I wish this, I wish that,Jesus! you cannot please everyone. want one more digits, one ones large digit, one wants a metal case one wants a plastic case once things is too big one things is too small one don't like it one prefers a G-Shock
@@OldcasiocollectorSomeone thanks you for a review, dares to express a personal preference, and this is how you respond🤔
@@Johan-fv7chyeah, this guy won't value or even listen to anyone.
@@Oldcasiocollector yikes... 👎
Really like this Casio model. Month ago I’ve bought my first Casio watch - a700, which looks gorgeous with its price. But ABL-100 is so nice. I think everything is perfect with vintage Casio collection, I’m really thankful for that. And I hope that brand like Citizen will made the same vintage collection, really want to see that.
I really like the watch, but I have to say that the one you mentioned as being tiny actually seems to suit you better from my perspective. I get that the larger size of this watch is due to its additional features, but I generally find that a smaller watch is more versatile, regardless of wrist size.
I like this watch though! Seems like a good looking fitness watch and a decent alternative to other fitness bands or budget smart watches. Plus it is a Casio, and that's generally a good thing.
Gosh I love Casio, the phone finder feature is good enough for me 😂. Order placed.
Still plastic case 😭
I've only come to see what the case was made of. I was hoping they would make the case out of stainless steel
Case ABS
if it was metal, you be moaning that the price is to high, then if it was metal you be moaning about something else. i I believe Casio believe that you cannot please everyone so it's best to have a happy medium like price over precious metals for example
f it was metal, you be moaning that the price is to high, then if it was metal you be moaning about something else. i I believe Casio believe that you cannot please everyone so it's best to have a happy medium like price over precious metals for example
@@OldcasiocollectorA huge number of people want a steel case and casio already have a ton of plastic digital options. Its true people will always find something to moan about, but this is simply about catering to a wider range of interests and budgets.
Thanks for this ! I just ordered it but it was tough to find had to go to eBay and order from Japan - I’m in USA. Thanks again this is a great watch !!
Hope you enjoy it! you will love it
this would be the holy grail of my collection
oh yes
Great to see this watch on video. Unfortunately it is not available in Germany yet. I'm waiting for weeks for it to be released here. Thank you very much for your review.
Do you know roughly how long the battery lasts , just a estimate?
2 years
Oh casio what are you doing to me ???
I dont want any more watches , stop it !!!😂😂😂
haha
I like the A168 look as I've always thought the A168 was a particularly good-looking watch, and I like the slightly larger size. However, it seems like this would have been a really good opportunity to swap the cheap, chrome-plated case for a proper metal one, and they didn't elect to do that. Also, if bluetooth is already set up, having it provide notifications of inbound emails and text messages would have been yet another good feature. The day/date line could easily scroll text messages; this was a great feature on my old Pebble and Martian watches. I'll be really interested to see what they do with pricing. The price for this watch in Singapore is around $90 US, I see....pretty steep when the only real added functionality is a step counter and Bluetooth time adjustment; it's not like the $20 A168 doesn't already keep really accurate time.
I'll be checking these out! 👍👍
Great to watch your review today, thank you. Ordered mine direct from Casio yesterday and looking forward to wearing it 👍
Hope you used the codes that are going about, mine is out for delivery :) (30%)
@@maxmixer Nope, in my excitement during ordering I forgot 😂. But also got a new GWG-B1000 being delivered today with a great discount of RRP so it all evens out 😀
Hope you enjoy it!
It got physical buttons and is pretty simple, I don't like having touchscreens on my wrist.
I thought I could control parts of my phone with it, like play/pause, skip and volume for audio. That's the only thing stopping me from buying it.
I have a feeling Casio will come out with a model with upgraded material and band for this model (and priced accordingly obviously). Its just a really nicely designed watch with some nice features; where else do you get a stepcounter and BT connectivity in a design like that?
Please do share size of original strap and also more detail pictures like its back case.
will do
2 year battery life is with the bluetooth feature right? Battery life should increase by a lot if I don't use it I guess? I bought my a168wa in march 2017 (7,5 years) and it's still using the first battery
Thanks for this, I’m really liking this new mod, the step tracker is something of a bonus my GCW-B5000U, TVA, and MRG-B2000B. Also love the classic look plus the strap, perfecto
GCW-B5000U ??
Que?
@@e28forever30 yes and it’s awesome
I absolutely love this design. What an amazing little Casio!
Couldn't agree more!
Most of this video I was like: WTF are you talking about?!
You have no idea what are you talking about and wishing for. Really. Unless, you want to make Casio not Casio.
Few examples:
People complaining that Casio is not typical "smartwatch" are silly [to say the least]. They don't understand Casio policy. I don't need "smartwatch". I need Casio which can last lifetime, just like my Casio watches from the 80's. No software BS. The Watch.
Current Casio displays (except negative ones) are perfect and amount of functions in basic Casio line is also perfect. These are timeless watches rooted in the 80's and 90's, designed and built to last. Classical Casio display is clear, tough and small power consuming. What else do you need? Think about it because you haven't.
There are plenty models with extra sophisticated features for professional users like runners, hikers, fishermen, divers, soldiers etc. which require extra protection. Casio is still developing. They are still pioneers. Check out Casio hi-end lines. There are so many hi-tech involved!
Typical customer doesn't need all bells and whistles in basic Casio watch model. And this is smart approach by Casio. That's why Casio has outstanding price/quality ratio like no other watch manufacture. That's why you have plenty of options and you can buy exactly what you need.
Bigger display doesn't automatically mean better time reading. You compared ABL-100 with F-91W and like you could seen [or not] hour/minute digits on the F-91W are bigger, regardless smaller display!
In Asia: coping is the biggest compliment.
PS
Bluetooth make no sense for me in this watch.
And I would prefer iconic "Alarm Chrono[graph]" on the dial - not "illuminator".
I disagree. But thank you for the essay.
@@Oldcasiocollector You have no arguments, pal.
Ok.. Bluetooth doesn't make sense to you... Don't turn it on... Easy... Great essay btw
I agree. I love the fact that Casio keeps the simplicity, reliability, and aesthetics of the 80s & 90s. If someone really needs bluetooth & modern features then they should honestly look for something that isn't Casio. The world doesn't have enough companies that do what Casio does; sticking to older designs without compromising the quality.
Having said that, I won't get upset over them releasing stuff like this, as long as it doesn't end up replacing what they've been known for.
@@Whirlybird88 Wise words. 100% truth.
I did say in the comments a few weeks back watch this erm watch :D I got it yesterday & I think it's AMAZING :P + I like it has more features than your normal watch that just Time, Stopwatch,World Time,Alarm,Light & nothing else new + it works well with the App to 👍 + I would LOVE CASIO to bring out the AA-85 again & have Bluetooth on it & you could make your own patterns on your phone :D etc etc & send them to your watch etc etc that would be AMAZING :P (+ I don't mind re-releasing stuff if it's done well like this really) Excellent video as always man 👍 😎 ;)
you did
@@Oldcasiocollector :D ;)
Good job Casio, I bought one and it is really good as an everyday watch.
Now make a metallic version with a mineral glass and a better bracelet . I'll be happy to buy one.
Do not agree with a different screen. The key feature of that old school lcd screen is the really small power consumption. An oled screen cannot be on all the time because it will fade over time and consume a lot of energy.
ok
Do you charge it or is the battery six months... How much is it
2 year battery life
I checked in the UK, only available on the casio website. If it's in the shops i'll buy one. Also, casio's step trackers are supossed to be quite inacurrate, so hopefully they sorted it out.
This watch look great. Do you think they will release something like this with Melody Alarms ??. That's what's i am waiting for..
not at all
How do I get this watch in the US?
it's called a postal service. It's amazing if you pay a little bit of money, you can send things all round the world. google postage
First, you use something called Google, on a thing called a smartphone or computer .
@@e28forever30I’ve spent the last hour looking, and have not found a place willing to send it to the US
@@Oldcasiocollector thanks for the sarcasm. I needed that this morning. I have tried to order this directly from Casio and it will not even bring it up by searching the Model number. Then I tried going to the Casio international site and it won’t let you ship it to the US.
@@potatosnacks5571 that’s what I’m saying. These dingleberrys are quick to be rude and sarcastic and don’t even know the struggle to get an international piece is real. Hints the initial question. 😒
Really good ❤. Casio is emphasizing a lot with their GSHOCK models & I like it as well. GSHOCK is following the trendsetters & doing it pretty well. 🎉
the heart of a g shock in that one. from the step tracker g shocks
What model?
I don't like the text ‘Step tracker’ in place of ‘Alarm chrono’, but this seems like a superb offering.
stop being petty and grow up, moaning about insignificant things. Enjoy the watch and move on.
@@Oldcasiocollector I will, I promise :-D.
I think the lcd is messed up? I noticed with you touched the glass, black showed up, like it was making contact with the module. was I seen an f91 do that so I had to grab another one
it was my static gloves. i should have not used them
How's painted plastic for 2024, Casio? Any Aliexpress watches for 10 bucks have steel
your not casios demographic customer if you compare casio and aliexpress. aliexpress is for cheap people, who are not after quailty buy rubbish
@@Oldcasiocollector I don't buy plastic rubbish for sure. Steel and glass are not expensive materials for the last 50-100 years.
@@Oldcasiocollector
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Thank you for your Review, I am a new about watches, and I am very like it, is there any other bluetooth retro design watch in Casio?
Does it work without connecting to your phone?
yes
15:05 I think the new line will explode in popularity. Simple, modern. It has what everyone has been thinking about for years.
Is the bluetooth activated all the time? or is it possible to turn it off? not a big fan of having a bluetooth device that close to my body at all times
you can turn it off
B650 used to be my daily watch, but once I've put ABL100 on my wrist, it became my most favourite Casio by far. Can't agree with the touch screen though. We don't need another smart watch with 90% of useless features and a need of frequent charging.
I here its becoming a top seller with many places sold out. so maybe your wrong
Appena acquistato,arrivato oggi .. e' Fantastico ❤
thank you
Graet video and great watch! Although having differente sizes is great , for some like me who have the small wrist (16.5 cm) it is better to use both sizes and a personal preference for anyone.
The blutooth thing, ... I am not sure... hahaha
I wonder if it has a black version? with resin strap?
no it wont be
The digits look faint on the new casios unless you tilt the watch, not sure why they did this ?
they are faint. im not sure why
Now I'll need to find it to add the support to my RCVD library/app.
Hope SkX comes out with metal case for this and this is 🔥
Where your order this?😢I don’t find in in eu?
Do you get a notification on it when you get phone calls?
no. that would be a smart watch
@@Oldcasiocollector I only asked cause on the site it says it receives notifications . Intimating that it may have smart watch type features.
I love it! How long will the battery last? My old a168 lasts 7 years!
the battery cost a dollar, why does it matter....... but its 2 year battery life if you use all the functions daily.
I just want this with no smart features, a clearer screen and proper steel case/ bracelet. They do it for the gshocks,
Finally... I buy it. It's resin but... I like the design. I think AliExpress metal mod soon !
people that shop on aliExpress........ what can i say that wont offend
Whoa. Looks like it's not yet available in the US. Multiple listings on eBay from $115-$150. Probably not worth quite that much, but if it were in the $50 or less range then I'd be all over it. I'd love to have a dress(ish) watch with a step counter. It would be even better if I could find an aftermarket metal case.
How is the battery life? Is it rechargeable or do you have to replace the battery? I would imagine that Bluetooth and the step counter use up the battery pretty rapidly.
Nice one, I wonder what battery it takes and how you replace it.
@@deltawing9 cr2016 and unscreew the back, slot in the compartment
@@Oldcasiocollector thank you for the response. Manual reads frightening, saying the watch comes with reduced capacity battery so replacement is required right after purchase. And they didn't specify battery type. Thanks again.
@@deltawing9really, i must have missed that.
What I love about casio is their retro look and the fact that they take me back to better times. If I wanted a smart watch I'll buy one, the moment casio start doing this modern crap it's over for me.
Wise words.
Goes the same for me, but I still can find tons of retro models, without bullshit functions. But, from marketing point of view, they try to cover as many customer levels as possible.
it's time to move on my friend. Stop living in the past not everything could be retro if you want retro go on eBay and buy an 80s or 90s Casio it's time Casio brought things to the 21st century with modern technology stop living in the past.
@@Oldcasiocollector Nah I only only buy vintage mechanical of ebay. Oh and there is a reason why you can buy a 40 years old casio in working condition on ebay this days, let's see how many of this modern smart toys survive 40 years from now. I dont mind technology I don't live in a cave but a touch screen casio watch ? No thank you!
@@אלכסס-ח5ג i have a touch screen casio from 1983…. Is it a still no thank you?
Available in the USA? Not on the US website yet.
it was this week it was released in the uk. maybe the us will be soon
Where to buy it ? Delivery to Belgium ?1
I love it...
good
My biggest issue with most Casio's is the squashed left hand hour digits - looks so cheap in 24hr mode but tbh it's probably just me but nevertheless it really bugs me
yes ok
Link for purchase?
Better to go for times t80 full metal case at affordable price , awesome indiglow
but its timex
Since this is made in Thailand it’s kind of a eye catcher, NGL, it looks good, but I would like to own that GD010-1A.
Does it have vibration?
no
@@Oldcasiocollector thank you! 👍
What is the number after week day? Year? Temperature? In the official images there’s a 30, so it’s a bit confusing.
It's year 😅
It's very very nice but the fact they still push this crappy resin case in it... gosh
The watch would be perfect if modders like SKXMOD releases a stainless steel case for it (and with a fair price of course).
Been waiting a long time for something like this 🔥🔥 Do you need your phone with you all the time for the Steptracker to work?
you will love it
I’ll answer the question.
No, you don’t need to have your phone with you to use the step tracking.
@@e28forever30 thanks
Casio, we need this in the USA 👍
Whats the app called?
How about “casio”? The most dumbest question goes to you. Well done
Honestly they don’t have any real competition in the digital watch field. But if the venture into the “smart” area then they are kinda way behind. I think the idea here is to be close enough to win over some customers but not to entirely cross into that zone.
I think this is subtle and great. But yes you are right I only found out about this from this video. Casio should step it up on marketing. I’m gonna get one when they come to the high street(Because I live in Gibraltar and can’t get shipping here. EBay flipper are asking £150 scumbags). But I think it won’t be £70 then let’s see. But it’s only £30 more than the originals RRP.
hope they make a700 large size too
Given that it's a (sort of) exercise watch, I'd expect Casio to release a plain resin one on a resin strap.
Too bad it doesn't have a configurable notification icon. So for example, have it show an icon when you have an u read e-mail. Would be a great 'hybrid watch' if it did.
Mine is out for delivery, £50 odd delivered with a 30% code I found :)
nice
What site did you order from?
@@yrch21casio
Where are they available to buy?
uk
You can connect your phone to your mobile??? 😅😅
and your mobile to your phone lol! darn i need that haha
There's a 20% discount code. It's easy to find and makes it £56!
Not so sure about the gold one and the price hike..
yes i paid £55
It would be great if they did it in actual steel... this exact model.
dont think they will
@@Oldcasiocollector I purchased the GMW-B5000D, which of course is more expensive, but the look of this ABL-100 is the best, imho…
Lovely, but not yet available in the States.
Yes it is, I just checked the Casio website... $79.95 for the silver, $99.95 for the gold (only 2 options they have currently available on the site)
Nice. Might buy.
we dont do mights
Being ''tiny'' makes a lot of sense in today's era, including any era in the history, especially for a field soldiers, since that thing is never on the way, it just slips under the cuff, but ok, I know that's none of your business, so you don't have to know that. Basically F91 is a perfect military digital field watch (cheap, disposable, and accurate enough), 34 mm swiss Marathon is a perfect military analog watch for a dry conditions, more accurate Casio except from atomic ones doesn't exist.... (I know a thing or two about that since I spent most of my childhood in the army, a long time ago). So speaking about the ABL100, I don't think a bluetooth and the step tracker is the right way, a right road for the future...if I want a step tracker, I'l buy a dedicated thing (I think I have it somewhere in the house...maybe, if my dog didn't found it), or I'll just use my phone...or I'm not going to use anything. 80's and 90's vibe should stay there, I absolutely love that vibe but trying to bring it back with some cheap modern style doesn't do anything for me. Watch itself isn't too bad, some old cheapo turned into a bit bigger modern cheapo with some additional features which are mostly pointless.
Luck for me I got the most of the best G shocks ever, off course, most of them are from a last decade...cause from Casios from this decade I'm getting a slight diarrhea.....who cares about the step tracker, bluetooth, or a trekking feature????? In my eyes, something called ''a watch'' should always be able to tell you, to show you what's the time, that's it, nothing else, and nothing more.
thanks for the essay, i only read 2 sentences. Keep it short get to the point.
@@Oldcasiocollector you're welcome bud, in a shortest possible words, that thing doesn't deserves to be called "a watch", that's not a watch... my phone is the same watch like that "watch", a watch should be a time measuring device, not the step measuring device
@@termit520 sounds like you have issues maybe should see a counsellor in my help you
@@Oldcasiocollector yeah... I got a bad diarrhea from the modern "watches" which aren't watches anymore
My steps don't seem to update live like your does, I won't if it's defective unit.
strange
the strap on that looks like the strap on the calculator watch i sent you...
@@xtr1092 its more or less the same
Цей годинник має ідеальні розміри, і класичний дизайн. Обов'язково його придбаю, як тільки він з'явитися в продажу.
TEM O CASIO T1500 DICTIONARY?
This model is available in total black.
Not for me at all (I essentially like the Casios I do for how little they do beyond great timekeeping) as I have no smartwatch interest, genuinely nice to see your enthusiasm though! Imagine we'll see plenty more 'smartish' Casios soon enough...
Fair enough!
Why did it takethis time find this channel
thank you. and welcome aboard
Yeah, nah.. the modern day mongrel is just habituated to supersized 44mm+ watches. love my f91 and a1000, our wrists are the same. I'd love this module in a f91wg-9 color scheme, or in steel, chromed resin just ain't it IMH. Phone finder is great. The there are old casios with a pedometer, today a few G-shocks have them, as well as the LWS-2200H, or the Mens WS-B1000 come to mind. Appreciate the review, not a lot of english content on these yet
Ah finally! I was hoping they'd do something like this. Modern functionality in a nice vintage case. I totally agree about the size too...much as I love my A168 and A700 I just wish they were ever so slightly larger. This one is gonna sell a lot I reckon and we'll therefore see other similar models being released.
Casio gbd 200 g shock does all this and more for 80 quid and has the incredible mip display
but its a g-shock. i for one dont want a chunky brick on my wrist.....
@@Oldcasiocollector I agree the slim design is nice' and it's retro look is nice to' I own and love my a168 and definitely like this watch but I couldn't be tempted to give up my gbd for it' and it's not as bulky as you think' the mud masters and such like are just ridiculously large
In my opinion this watch is useless
1) it is still made of plastic
2) the bluetooth functions are pointless apart from finding your phone: if you have to use an app to set time, date, countdown timer, alarm, why don't you set them directly on your phone?
What wrong with plastic? Your paying $60 what do you expect? Also you dont have to set everything by the app, you can set it on the watch. The app is there if you want it. How you can call a watch useless that tells the time, step track with a graph, stop watch, timer, phone finder, date, time, 5 alarms, is beyond me. Anyway appreciate your comment
@@Oldcasiocollector The chromed plastic is wrong because it can be scratched nd ruined very easily, and with time the brass of the case will come outside. Having an app to set what you can already set on the watch is pointless: if I want to use the watch I will set them through the watch, if I have to use an app...I can set them directly on the phone! This do not apply only to this watch but to main Bluetooth watches by Casio.
Since it is made in China, with this price they could at least have offered steel case, in that case would have been interesting. Obviously IMHO.