You made some really great suggestions I hope skmei may device to implement. A four button design would look far better since it would be symmetrical and most likely increase the function of the watch. The second best suggestion is a full calendar that way once the date is set you're pretty much never going to need to set it again. You've done a lot of great reviews of watches and as a watch reviewer I'm sure you've read a lot of comments with suggestions on what could've improved the watches you review. What would you suggest skmei try to do that you think would be a great design for then to market? A homage perhaps improving on the original? Or an altogether original design? I'd love to sign up for the giveaway as well for the gold version. Good luck to all the others participating and I look forward to future posts.
@@GedmisLaguna Well, I guess what I'm asking is if you had the full attention of the engineers at Skmei and they asked what would you like to see in our next design; what would you tell them?
Well it depends on the model. But my common advices for any Skmei watch would be: 1) No fake records, nor fake subdials, nor fake hands. 2) All digital models with full calendar support. 3) 5 ATM at least for all models. 4) Use Seiko or Miyota quartz movements for the analog watches. 5) Use standard lugs to fit standard bands if possible. 6) Make some full stainless steel case models. 7) make smaller diameters analog watches like 36-39 mm. Btw, the digital movements aren't very accurate.
This is my daily beater. It's 3x cheaper than f91w here (third world country) it's got a better light and the same functions. I also use it in rain, shallow water, and outdoors saw no problem. If you're not a brand snob, I'd pick this for a beater. Wished they'd make the logo black instead of white tho.
I bought two different SKMEI models (1299 and 1469) for less than half of the price of the F91w in my (third world) country. I have not got them yet, but I suspect I´m gonna be satisfied with them. SKMEI kinda rules c:
Are there any other AliExpress watches you recommend, too? I ask as another 3rd world resident too, I really don't care for brands if the watch looks nice and functions well.
My 2 skmei 2042s just arrived, and I'm very happy, it's about time someone made an F91w for men!. Everything is better than in the original F91w. And only for €14 for both.
Not to bash anyone else's tastes, thank you for the videos. I'm positive, I don't want a SKMEI watch. Too many individual flaws do not get outweighed by their very friendly prices.
Well, IMO the main thing is how you tolerate stolen or borrowed design, as in mostly cases Skmei copy cat Casio watches. If that's all right for you, Skmei are good for everyday use for their price.
@@GedmisLagunathat is very good point and i am casio and g shock collectors who just found out about this brand and bought my first skmei 1426 after reading many reviews that said about high accuracy,and i am surprised that is true for this few months is true...can you do best digital skmei i think this brand is just like Xiaomi that have same spec as samsung but very cheap price
I would like to win the negative display one please. It seems that Skmei continue to steadily improve their range and are slowly but surely becoming a viable alternative to Casio in many areas, and at a better price too. I always enjoy your reviews, please keep up the good work.
0:13 Woah... Great shot, GL. 3:33 Same, the 3 buttons deal is cheap, but then again, so is this watch. So the fact that it is 50M WR makes it more forgivable. What I can *not* forgive is that the digits in their dials don't look jet black. It's always some grey and I really dislike it. 3:57 yeah. 4 buttons + full calendar and a good screen would make this watch a killer. It already has EL backlight and 50M WR over the F-91. 4:30 you can modify a 20mm one with a hot modeling knife. I'd put one of those with leather on the ends that connect to the watch. The just look cooler. I'd been looking at these for a while but some reviews said they were of poor quality and didn't endure even a dip in a pool. I might give them a try, though I'm more interested in the W-96h "homage". Good review as always. Thank you GL 👍🏻🤝🏻
@@GedmisLaguna thank you GL, but I'm taking a break from watches. Plus, in giveaways I'd rather let people who really want the prize get it. Though the military green version looks very good, maybe I'll get one later.
The black display is probably the one to have, the other seems a too blatant copy of the CASIO unit. It's an embarrassing choice as the original CASIO model is higher quality but pretty much all of CASIO's rubber band watches have their strap let go in 1.5 years, unacceptable when replacement straps can last twice or more. I wouldn't be surprised to find out the SKMEI can cost the price of a genuine CASIO strap which doesn't even last as long.
You made some really great suggestions I hope skmei may device to implement. A four button design would look far better since it would be symmetrical and most likely increase the function of the watch. The second best suggestion is a full calendar that way once the date is set you're pretty much never going to need to set it again.
You've done a lot of great reviews of watches and as a watch reviewer I'm sure you've read a lot of comments with suggestions on what could've improved the watches you review. What would you suggest skmei try to do that you think would be a great design for then to market? A homage perhaps improving on the original? Or an altogether original design?
I'd love to sign up for the giveaway as well for the gold version. Good luck to all the others participating and I look forward to future posts.
You are entered! My suggestions are in my reviews :)
If the Skmei engineers could listen to me ... :)
The real F91 series also only have 3 button, cmiiw.
@@GedmisLaguna Well, I guess what I'm asking is if you had the full attention of the engineers at Skmei and they asked what would you like to see in our next design; what would you tell them?
Well it depends on the model.
But my common advices for any Skmei watch would be:
1) No fake records, nor fake subdials, nor fake hands.
2) All digital models with full calendar support.
3) 5 ATM at least for all models.
4) Use Seiko or Miyota quartz movements for the analog watches.
5) Use standard lugs to fit standard bands if possible.
6) Make some full stainless steel case models.
7) make smaller diameters analog watches like 36-39 mm.
Btw, the digital movements aren't very accurate.
What do you mean about "full calendar"? Is it about leap years or something, else? Thanks.
I love the retro yellow/gold vibe that the watch is giving!
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This is my daily beater. It's 3x cheaper than f91w here (third world country) it's got a better light and the same functions. I also use it in rain, shallow water, and outdoors saw no problem.
If you're not a brand snob, I'd pick this for a beater. Wished they'd make the logo black instead of white tho.
Fair point
I bought two different SKMEI models (1299 and 1469) for less than half of the price of the F91w in my (third world) country. I have not got them yet, but I suspect I´m gonna be satisfied with them. SKMEI kinda rules c:
Are there any other AliExpress watches you recommend, too? I ask as another 3rd world resident too, I really don't care for brands if the watch looks nice and functions well.
Yellow looks so cool and has retro vibe! I want this watch! 👍⌚
Of course
My 2 skmei 2042s just arrived, and I'm very happy, it's about time someone made an F91w for men!. Everything is better than in the original F91w. And only for €14 for both.
Nice
For a $4 watch this skmei is good. I have some Skmei in my collection.
Not to bash anyone else's tastes, thank you for the videos. I'm positive, I don't want a SKMEI watch. Too many individual flaws do not get outweighed by their very friendly prices.
Well, IMO the main thing is how you tolerate stolen or borrowed design, as in mostly cases Skmei copy cat Casio watches. If that's all right for you, Skmei are good for everyday use for their price.
@@GedmisLagunathat is very good point and i am casio and g shock collectors who just found out about this brand and bought my first skmei 1426 after reading many reviews that said about high accuracy,and i am surprised that is true for this few months is true...can you do best digital skmei i think this brand is just like Xiaomi that have same spec as samsung but very cheap price
The yellow/gold color gives this watch a retro feel. I would like to enter a drawing for a gift of a gold screen.
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I would like to win the negative display one please. It seems that Skmei continue to steadily improve their range and are slowly but surely becoming a viable alternative to Casio in many areas, and at a better price too.
I always enjoy your reviews, please keep up the good work.
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count me in please for the yellow one. Nice review as always.
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Yellow one looks great and retro! Count me in
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I'd love to win the yellow one! A great homage of Casio
TBH that's not a homage... that's a blatant design theft! Nicely executed one must admit.
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Love the yellow display vintage looking
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Please answer 😢 is the gold display virsion better for visibility??
It's better comparing the negative screen
Count me in! Yellow face positive display for me😊
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I really like the retro feel of the yellow color on that watch, it looks so cool! I definitely want to get my hands on it. 👍⌚
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I think Black-Gold with yellow/orange display is the best out of 2042. Thanks for video! Ačiū!
thanks for watching and please check other reviews
The negative display looks amazing, looks sharp, i would love to win that one :) great that there is possibility to swap straps btw
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Count me in, i love this Casio style watch. Yellow one
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BTW this Skmei watch is a homage of Casio w-217h
0:13 Woah... Great shot, GL.
3:33 Same, the 3 buttons deal is cheap, but then again, so is this watch. So the fact that it is 50M WR makes it more forgivable.
What I can *not* forgive is that the digits in their dials don't look jet black. It's always some grey and I really dislike it.
3:57 yeah. 4 buttons + full calendar and a good screen would make this watch a killer.
It already has EL backlight and 50M WR over the F-91.
4:30 you can modify a 20mm one with a hot modeling knife. I'd put one of those with leather on the ends that connect to the watch. The just look cooler.
I'd been looking at these for a while but some reviews said they were of poor quality and didn't endure even a dip in a pool.
I might give them a try, though I'm more interested in the W-96h "homage".
Good review as always. Thank you GL 👍🏻🤝🏻
so far not one of Skmei watches failed me in the WR tests. Skmei 5 ATM is good to go swimming.
BTW, Are you participating in the giveaway ?
@@GedmisLaguna thank you GL, but I'm taking a break from watches. Plus, in giveaways I'd rather let people who really want the prize get it. Though the military green version looks very good, maybe I'll get one later.
Yellow dial looks funky. Like it, would like to participate
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This is a good watch. Congrats
Thanks for watching
I want the negative display, black on black one please. Will give to my brother to start his collection.
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Do you know what the differences are between the Skmei 1412 and the 2042?
2042 has a larger LCD
And from watching your videos to me seems that 2042 has better view angles.
I don't understand what "full calendar support" means. Thanks.
it means only has month and date, does not have the year.
@@GedmisLaguna Thank you.
Does this model the digitals looks bigger then 1412?
a bit larger
@@GedmisLaguna ok thanks, i am going to buy 1 to try out 😄
Sure , 4 buttons would be much more convenient. the larger screen is good as well
agreed
Very like and love this simple watch ❤, its ideal diameter is a matter of pride if I can win this Skmei 2042
Are you participating in the giveaway ?
@@GedmisLaguna yes pleasee Mr 😅🙏
Looks good, like the yellow one. Please count me in for the giveaway. thanks.
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What are your top 5 skmei watches?
I've made several Skmei top10 videos, please check on my cahnnel. The new Skmei top video will come this autumn.
Count me in for the positive display.
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I partecipate for the positive display
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yellow one.. looks retro.. 😎
Sure. Are participatingf in the giveway ?
@@GedmisLaguna yes..
I'd like to win the negative display version if the almighty spinner picks me. Thanks. 👍
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count me in for the black watch, thanks
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Merci👍
Are you participating in the giveaway ? which one?
@@GedmisLagunayes thanks
Whats the accuracy
Didn't measure it but should fit +-30 sec/month
Hello. I have a request. Could you test the Sanda 3167 watch and if possible compare it to the Skmei 1816? Your videos are great. Kind regards!
just bought it several days ago :)
I'll comapre these 2
@@GedmisLaguna Many thanks for your reply! I'm looking forward to the review.
Great video. am in the giveaway for the positive display variant.
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Is it similar to Casio 217h in size
this watch can be used as bomb trigger like the casio..ijk..huhu..love the yellow
Participating in the giveaway ?
@@GedmisLaguna indeed..😀
Yellow! Thanks
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Like it, would like to participate for the yellow one :)
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The black display is probably the one to have, the other seems a too blatant copy of the CASIO unit.
It's an embarrassing choice as the original CASIO model is higher quality but pretty much all of CASIO's rubber band watches have their strap let go in 1.5 years, unacceptable when replacement straps can last twice or more.
I wouldn't be surprised to find out the SKMEI can cost the price of a genuine CASIO strap which doesn't even last as long.
Are you participating in the giveaway ?
@@GedmisLaguna your Choice Gedmis. :)
@@m80116 just write yes/no :)
@@GedmisLaguna Yes/No.
Thank You Gedmis. ;)
Seeing replacement Casio straps cost as much as F-91W makes me little sad, though.
want the black one, thanks
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cool watch.... i'm in sir
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Apakah ini memiliki movement japan?
dont' think so, it's Skmei developed digital movement.
Hope to win one of the yellow screen😊
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I really like the yellow one, looks quite cool! I would like to enter the giveaway
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I'd like to win Black-White. Thank you.
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i would like to win the yellow screen with positive display please.
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Zачетные! 😉
Black gold one please.
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I hope I win guys :)
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It looks like Casio W-217H :)
larger screen, but frame design is closer to F91W IMO
Hi hahahahahahha hahha i want all your watches!!¡!
Sorry , that too much. You can pick one of theese 2 :)
@@GedmisLaguna no i hat you!!!
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@@GedmisLaguna no nooo no no ok not
I want black watch, because the yellow one is pee pee
I want it
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Count me in too
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Abshire Curve
Around 5 bucks over here
Nice. Where ?
@@GedmisLaguna Indonesia
Те что справа хорошие
I want the yellow gold one...hope you can give it to me,,,wkwkwkwkwkw
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