Illuminating Watches
Illuminating Watches
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50+ Years of Digital Watch History in 15 mins
I’ve spent hundreds of hours investigating and illuminating the detailed history of the main digital watch brands (Casio, Seiko, Citizen, Timex) , as well as more obscure angles on the hobby like Tokyo Flash and the watch offerings of places like India and Germany. This video bakes that all together into one 15 minute digestible chunk - Matrix Style! I hope you enjoy the Video! If you want a bit more detail read on!
In the 70s, digital watches emerged as a high-end luxury item, marking a new era in timekeeping. Different nations would compete to be considered at the vanguard of this new technology . This new trend had connections to the fields of computers and calculators, causing a clash ...
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What was the first watch to summit Everest?
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Год назад
Welcome to the dramatic world of mountaineering watches! Join us on this epic journey as we delve into the treacherous heights of the Himalayas, where timekeeping becomes a matter of life and death. In this thrilling post, we explore Nirmal Purja's astonishing achievement of conquering all 14 peaks over 8000 meters in under 7 months, as depicted in the awe-inspiring Netflix series "14 Peaks: No...
Enicar: Your (Sherpa) Guide to an Amazing Vintage Watch Brand
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
Welcome to the captivating world of vintage watches! Join me as your Sherpa guide on an exhilarating journey through the remarkable Enicar brand. Just like the legendary Jim Clark on the racetrack, I'll speed through this exploration, thanks to the invaluable research from passionate experts in the field. If you're eager to delve deeper, consult the video description and references for more det...
Lip Watches: 6 reasons why they are THE most underrated brand
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Today we embark on a captivating journey through the world of French watchmaking to uncover a hidden gem that has long been overlooked. Prepare to be enlightened as we shine a spotlight on the most underrated watch brand of all time: Lip! I present six reasons why Lip is truly magnifique and deserves far more esteem than it currently receives. So much more than just a brand with a logo resembli...
Greatest Digital Watch Hits of the 80s : Casio, Seiko, Citizen and more!
Просмотров 22 тыс.Год назад
80s digital watches has been a favourite of my viewers, so to celebrate 5k subscribers I thought doing a broader review of the whole period of 80s digitals from Casio, Seiko, Citizen and more would be a fun one. I’ve used the inspiration of the classic 80s :”Now that’s what I call music” compilation albums as a theme for the video, with each different type of watch representing a track on the l...
Seiko and Giugiaro: A History of Collaborations
Просмотров 10 тыс.Год назад
In this video, we take a trip back in time to explore the collaborative designs of Giugiaro and Seiko. Giugiaro’s ventures beyond cars began with a successful partnership with Nikon in 1980 with F3 and “red line” accents, broadening out into consumer products like pasta, clothing lines, sewing machines, and Parker pens. In 1983, the Seiko watch link-up arose, with the first design being the ana...
The Untold Story of Seiko’s other Digitals : Pulsar, Alba and Lorus
Просмотров 16 тыс.Год назад
The Pulsar Time Computer was the first electronic digital watch available in 1972, but its acquisition by Seiko in 1979 marked the downfall of the digital watch industry in the US and Switzerland. However, Seiko's commitment to innovation in technology led to the revival of Pulsar, Alba, and Lorus brands, allowing for experimentation and unique designs. The initial offerings of Pulsar and Alba ...
The Ultimate Guide to Digital Watches for Motorsport Fans
Просмотров 10 тыс.Год назад
Explore the exciting world of digital watches and their connection to the driving and racing car aesthetic in this fascinating area of watchdom. Discover the history of some of the most iconic digital watch brands like Buler, Dugena, Seiko, Heur, Omega, Tissot, Casio, and Citizen, and their marketing links with the racing world. Find out how these brands used the racing theme in their designs a...
Gaming Watch History - Casio, Nelsonic, Tiger Electronics and more
Просмотров 18 тыс.Год назад
I have a treat for you on this episode - the history of game watches. I reckon most of you will have come across gaming digital watches from the 80s and 90s - particularly nelsonic with things like their pacman watch, and Casio’s various gaming watches, but I give the topic the full illuminating watches treatment. Did you know the makers of one of the first forms of pinball - baffleball - was G...
Should I trade my Rolex for a Casio? : What digital watch grails would I get?
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.Год назад
The recent to and fro between Shakira and Pique on whether one of them “traded a rolex for a casio” got me thinking. I do actually own a Rolex Submariner that was passed down to me from my Dad, and I do have a list of digital watch grails, inclusive of Casio. Would I ever consider trading in my own Rolex for a Casio, or indeed any other digital watches, and what would they be? These are my sele...
The Ultimate Guide to Watch YouTube
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.Год назад
Embark on a journey through the uncharted territories of RUclips's watch community with this video as your guide. Join the host as they navigate through the many channels and personalities that make up the world of watch RUclips. Discover channels that infuse humor into their content, such as The Time Teller, Nico Leonard, Andrew Morgan, and Britt Pierce. Learn about the channels that focus on ...
Moon Watches: The Fascinating History
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Apologies for the re upload - but felt I had to re-do this one as the audio was just so bad. This is on the history of all links between the moon and watches. It goes deeper than you might think, beyond the obvious with the moon phase - which I do cover but also many other links. Time, tide and moon all have roots that go way back. We will look at both digital watches and analog mechnical watch...
The Digital Watch Wonderland - Following the White Rabbit
Просмотров 13 тыс.Год назад
The Digital Watch Wonderland - Following the White Rabbit
Fancy Digital Watches: A Deep Dive
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
Fancy Digital Watches: A Deep Dive
Why you should trade in your Rolex for a Casio
Просмотров 25 тыс.2 года назад
Why you should trade in your Rolex for a Casio
80s Swatch: The Iconic Pop Culture Watch
Просмотров 21 тыс.2 года назад
80s Swatch: The Iconic Pop Culture Watch
Digital Watches: Tech Evolution
Просмотров 27 тыс.2 года назад
Digital Watches: Tech Evolution
Casio Protrek: The ABCs
Просмотров 42 тыс.2 года назад
Casio Protrek: The ABCs
Liquid Crystal Magic: The LCD Watch Story
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
Liquid Crystal Magic: The LCD Watch Story
Treasure Hunt: Unique Digital Watches
Просмотров 23 тыс.2 года назад
Treasure Hunt: Unique Digital Watches
CASIO WATCHES: 50 Years of Casio Watch Highlights in 10 Minutes
Просмотров 88 тыс.2 года назад
CASIO WATCHES: 50 Years of Casio Watch Highlights in 10 Minutes
Ricoh’s Hidden Watch Heritage
Просмотров 12 тыс.2 года назад
Ricoh’s Hidden Watch Heritage
Bulova’s Digital Watches: A Collectors Guide
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
Bulova’s Digital Watches: A Collectors Guide
ARMITRON Digital Watches - How America's Watch Came to Be
Просмотров 29 тыс.2 года назад
ARMITRON Digital Watches - How America's Watch Came to Be
India’s Timekeeping Heritage
Просмотров 18 тыс.2 года назад
India’s Timekeeping Heritage
Nostalgia Alert: The Timex Reefgear
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.2 года назад
Nostalgia Alert: The Timex Reefgear
CASIO COSMO PHASE : Why this watch is the culmination of astronomical history
Просмотров 12 тыс.2 года назад
CASIO COSMO PHASE : Why this watch is the culmination of astronomical history
Sanyo Digital Watches: A Blast from the Past
Просмотров 10 тыс.2 года назад
Sanyo Digital Watches: A Blast from the Past
CITIZEN WATCH HISTORY: Awesome mechanical, electronic and quartz watches - and yes.. eco-drive!
Просмотров 29 тыс.2 года назад
CITIZEN WATCH HISTORY: Awesome mechanical, electronic and quartz watches - and yes.. eco-drive!
Orient's Digital Watches: A Forgotten Gem
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
Orient's Digital Watches: A Forgotten Gem

Комментарии

  • @__-ch5sm
    @__-ch5sm День назад

    ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @Gerhard57NL
    @Gerhard57NL 5 дней назад

    Excellent!

  • @jltrem
    @jltrem 5 дней назад

    One of my favorite films is "Apocalypse Now" and one of my favorite actors was Richard Harris, so I'm glad to find he too sported a Willard. Mine's a Steeldive.

  • @santiagoarielenriquevera6839
    @santiagoarielenriquevera6839 5 дней назад

    I have an independent c352 and man i love this watch, i use it daily and even in house and car fires and it keeps working like a dream

  • @NickAlpha_
    @NickAlpha_ 7 дней назад

    The ones with the calculator buttons on display are probably for 3 decades on the market and keep going. Try to beat that record. Most smartwatches after a year are ancient history.

  • @vintagepipesnightmares
    @vintagepipesnightmares 13 дней назад

    Some of the ugliest watches i have ever seen No I understand why Casio one the game

  • @vitmat7779
    @vitmat7779 13 дней назад

    You sound like BEN

  • @DADDY_DIGI_HOBBIES
    @DADDY_DIGI_HOBBIES 14 дней назад

    What about seiko Triathlete s600-500a/b/c/d/e, sports 150 s600-5010a/b, and the seiko Super Runners s640-4000

  • @joselao9
    @joselao9 17 дней назад

    My GO TO wristwatch since the 80s. CASIO for life

  • @danielbobrowski5224
    @danielbobrowski5224 19 дней назад

    Not in production anymore ... How do you then get hold of one, Ebay or what ... Anyone, please ... 😊

  • @bryanCLXT
    @bryanCLXT 20 дней назад

    love the auto light feature on my protrek 3500

  • @jackson5116
    @jackson5116 23 дня назад

    The reason I fell in love with Casio isn't because I had one of their calculator watches in the 80's (the CA50 which specifically said to keep away from water), it was because Casio kept on innovating their watches adding cooler and cooler features to make them almost like smartwatches back in the 80's and 90's. I mean think about the times when most watches barely did anything beyond keeping time, and here Casio is adding universal remotes, scientific calculators, digital cameras, rolodexes (databanks), I mean it just felt like anything that could be put in a watch Casio would do it. The only thing I wish they'd have done that they never did was the color television in a watch. NHJ did it years later, but Casio already made LCD color televisions, you'd think Casio would have been able to do what NHJ did before NHJ did it.

  • @Umidjon18-g8g
    @Umidjon18-g8g 23 дня назад

    Zo'r

  • @vincentcalcopietro6970
    @vincentcalcopietro6970 23 дня назад

    Still wear mine everyday and it’s never had a service, and still keeps better than perfect time. Has patina but it gives it so much character. In my opinion these watches should be left as they are . Only service them if they really need it. 1971 and still running strong. 💪

  • @vintagewatches-pk
    @vintagewatches-pk 23 дня назад

    ❤🧡💚💙💜🤎💯💥 *_Very Nice Video on Vintage Digital Watches_* 💥💯🤎💜💙💚🧡❤

  • @abelflores1593
    @abelflores1593 25 дней назад

    I wish I had all my Swatch watches that my girlfriends in high school took from me and never gave back

  • @KrystianWlr
    @KrystianWlr 26 дней назад

    Your channel reminds me of the old RUclips - driven by passion. I truly hope you won't stop creating, although your last video was from one year ago

    • @IlluminatingWatches
      @IlluminatingWatches 26 дней назад

      @@KrystianWlr I’m still here! Just focused on another passion of running for an extended period which has meant limited time for RUclips. Still proud of the back catalog though - so if you’ve not looked through it then hopefully there is more insight ahead!

  • @CommissionerManu
    @CommissionerManu 27 дней назад

    PRT-1GPJ and PRT-2 are giving big Poketch vibes

  • @oryoruk
    @oryoruk 27 дней назад

    a CIV themed video on digital watch history.. I just stumbled upon your channel, but I have a feeling I will like it a lot :D

    • @IlluminatingWatches
      @IlluminatingWatches 26 дней назад

      @@oryoruk plenty more in the back catalog. I got a bit niche with the theme on this one!

  • @ngopibareng17
    @ngopibareng17 28 дней назад

    Saya punya W 47 modul 549

  • @Vladimir98i
    @Vladimir98i 29 дней назад

    This is a whole another rabbit hole

  • @KrystianWlr
    @KrystianWlr 29 дней назад

    Man, I do miss you're videos

  • @Ren-vv5on
    @Ren-vv5on Месяц назад

    Nice vid, I Just bought a 1980’s convoy watch in box for $11

  • @johnthomson2377
    @johnthomson2377 Месяц назад

    0:16 this text hurts me physically

  • @js913
    @js913 Месяц назад

    This a PhD literature survey

  • @TheAugust8
    @TheAugust8 Месяц назад

    2:10 "Ч" in "Точмех" pronounced like CH in "touch" and "X" pronounced like H in "happy".

  • @ChandravalliKarthikeyan
    @ChandravalliKarthikeyan Месяц назад

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤ கேஷ்யூ இஸ் தி பெஸ்ட் பிராண்ட்

  • @safadao.
    @safadao. Месяц назад

    Hello my friend, how are you? I would like to know some information about the size of this model. I have a Shark Freestyle like the one in the video, but the module is leaking. Do you know if there is any watch model that will fit? I believe the GShock dw5600 module will fit, but I don't have one like it to test... If you can help me I would be very grateful, because I am from Brazil and here we don't have access to these super cool models🙏🇧🇷

  • @Yavor0971
    @Yavor0971 Месяц назад

    Casio will release an updated version of this watch on 2200.

  • @brr_watches
    @brr_watches Месяц назад

    I wonder why there is no casio solar model discussed in this video 🤔 but nevertheless its a brilliant recap!

  • @garycollard1981
    @garycollard1981 Месяц назад

    Interesting video as always. On the 1st of the 2 pics of modern Lorus watches at the end I spotted I have an Armitron branded version of the one top row 2nd from left.

  • @freepirate4470
    @freepirate4470 Месяц назад

    This is a very nice and informative overview of history touching on key points! Thank you. Would you have any interest in doing shorter videos on some of the unique subsets mentioned? Like one for the triple calendar, or one for the divers. In my opinion, Citizen's diver offering destroys Seiko's. There are several Citizen's that are so rare. You can find a 52 MAS without much difficulty.

  • @freepirate4470
    @freepirate4470 Месяц назад

    Vintage Citizen watches are amazing. Under appreciated, misunderstood, and lack of knowledge by most people.

  • @noobiedooby26
    @noobiedooby26 Месяц назад

    so nothing is really new..

  • @newtonlee7849
    @newtonlee7849 Месяц назад

    Citizen's Eco Drive watches are my favorite ( especially the Titanium ones) every day watches. I recently just bought a mens "The Signature Collection" automatic from ebay. This watch beats my Orient Star, mid range Swiss watches, & various Seiko watches hands down in terms of attention to detail, finish, & value. This brand has the best ranges of watches period!!

  • @amerramday
    @amerramday Месяц назад

    Casio watches are sooo ugly looking.

  • @Nookdashiddole
    @Nookdashiddole Месяц назад

    Straight up junk. I'll stick with my $2 Chinese smartwatch

  • @Macabr9
    @Macabr9 Месяц назад

    Do you have any recommendations for a newer models similar to reef gear. The Reef geer is my everyday watch before.

  • @seangannon193
    @seangannon193 Месяц назад

    great vid

  • @marcuslieberman3577
    @marcuslieberman3577 Месяц назад

    Great video! Love Citizen. A Power house in the watch industry. Didn't they acquire Accutron? A friend of mine gave me a AquaLand; real unique watch.

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 Месяц назад

    SUGGESTION: RETRO RETURN!!!!