The BEST Value For Money Casio Of ALL TIME - Here's Why!
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- This is the best value for money Casio if not watch under 30 pounds of all time!
The amount of functions and features this watch has, it really needs to be championed on this channel! If you want a watch packed full of money saving features, this is the one!
This Casio can do anything and will go anywhere through anything you do in your life!
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Can't go wrong with Casio. I'm wearing my AE-1200 right now! Love this little beast. Super easy to set up. Super easy to push the buttons. Great little light. As a kid of the 80's, it's a match made in heaven.
same here except the band is not long-lasting. mine broke after 2 years of 24/7/365 wear in a work from home setting. so i upgraded to a gw-m5610u but is miss the easy to push buttons.
I happen to be wearing my black resin AE1200 now. I love this watch. Its been in the ocean and pools and still looks like new. Also my favorite backlight from Casio
I just bought one for myself yesterday! And one for my brother in law who is also a watch enthusiast! I love it!!!!❤
My stainless steel AE1200 is one of my "go to" bedtime watches. The light button is so easy to find in the middle of the night if I wake up- the orange light is just right. My wife says, simply- " it looks fun". And MWC, it was your love of Casio that led me to an appreciation of Casio's too. Thanks mate.
I'm the same. Got one with the stainless steel bracelet, (which is janky as feck). I wear it to bed for the same reason. Great watch. 👍
Just picked up a Seiko Skyliner 6100-8000 no date. On bracelet. From Japan for £230
I know it's not as value as Casio, but if people want a lovely dress watch which has some classic looks vintage Seiko , Grand Seiko, King Seiko is definitely where it's at.....I won't afford a Rolex or the Omega I want for several years so Casio and Seiko... THANK YOU
Imho the best Casio watch is W800 😄 It has 10 year battery, bunch of functions, is just the right size for 90% of people, has an amazing display, 100m WR and an amazing backlight.
I had 2 and on both the sound was gone in 3 months or so. Bummer
100% agree. I’ve owned this watch for a few years as my work watch and it’s awesome. All the robustness of a G-Shock in a much better size. For $20-$30 you really can’t beat it. I’ve tried a ton of different Casios under $50 and they all have under 100m water resistance, weak light and/or poor display.
@@Robin6512 Who the hell cares about the sound? 😄
@@brett233 Exactly. W800 is the only watch of this size with 100m WR, at least here where I live. Also, all other 100m WR models are bigger than W800. Its just a better version of F91 imho 😄
@@predragjo5977 agreed! I find the F91W to be really small even on my small wrist. The W800 is the perfect size!
Wonderful show again. ... ok you encouraged me to buy also a second one.
Do it!!!;)
I have a AE-1200WH-1AV, and it's a perfect watch for me. It has almost all the functions a watch can have, I also love the design, gives me 80s vibes.
I love my Royale, er, I mean my AE-1200!
Great vacation watch, I set the different time zones ahead of time and I'm all set. Can even go swimming/snorkeling with it!
I proudly own 3 versions of this masterpiece❤ Casio should consider an updated special edition with all the top tier Casio finishes.
Been avoiding one of these, but you make it seem more fun than other folks have. Seriously reconsidering having another look
I love mine. Had it for a couple of years. When people see it, they say…’Ooh… very retro’.
Don’t know why…
All the best Russ.👍🏾🇬🇧
Agree 100%! My only digital watch is the Casio AE-1200 and does everything one could want in terms of functions and being a GADA watch. It serves as the worldtimer in my collection - and has thus far kept me from picking up a mechanical GMT.
Great video!
Great watch and great review! Congrats on the 50k subscribers too!!! Well deserved!
I just found your channel and Thank you! I just bought my 1st Casio ! I wanted a watch that tells time / date and that is stylish to me, I didn’t want a smart watch, I hate charging every night. Love the channel!
…..the ‘madman’ talked me into snagging one 🍻 relieved my black resin 1200 today 4/2/24 and it’s no disappointment. Removed my heavy daily wear diver and strapped this gem on. So light it feels cheap but the ‘coolness’. Subbed and 👍 cheers
i got an AE1200 as well and i love it. Highly recommend the jayandkays strap adapters for it. it lets you put on 22mm straps onto it
I've got that gold one already. Thank goodness.
Yes Fred!!!! You don’t see it often on RUclips!
I have a AE-1000W - my first Casio watch! Had it over 10 years (just replaced the battery), and they still sell it today. It just works, the world time is really cool (I love the world map) and using functions like the stop watch is really simple. About the scratches and scuffs - honestly doesn't look barely used even though it's been worn many times.
I think it’s my favorite watch overall for travel. ✈️
Things I love,
The weight. It doesn’t set off airport alarms. The looks. The time zone features are amazing. The quick backlight is so easy. I trust it. It’s reliable. It’s durable. It’s replaceable. Oh…and I can sit in some hot springs with it, go swimming with it on, no problem. It’s just a great travel watch.
My only complaint might be sizing the stainless steel band. That kind of sucked, but now that it’s done, it’s my favorite watch. I often wear it at home. It would be perfect for me if it had some countdown timer built into it. I will probably end up buying the countdown timer watch for at home, and just save this one for when I travel out of town.
By the way, a HUGE congrats on hitting 50K! The trick to getting to 100K is simply you being you my friend 😊
Ok, now this is next on my list b/c of you (convincing are ya!?!) But I can’t say you’re having me spend money I don’t have, right? 😅
… and that unboxing was EPIC 😂
Thanks for sharing.
I am delighted to see this one Russell. Totally agree. Of all my watches this is the one I wear when traveling on business across time zones from Istanbul to Jakarta regularly. It's by far the best world timer, by far the lightest, by far the least troublesome as you don't even need to take it off going through the airport metal detector. I have the one with the green world map just to give it a bit of colour. Great video!!
That’s awesome Brian!!! Thank you!
Oh God not another Casio lol... have 2 and absolutely love them!
I can't believe I released the same video on the same day haha!!! I guess great minds do think alike, the AE1200 is the best watch EVER 🎉
Your channel inspired me to create my own :) Cheers!!
This baby is the one that got me started on wristwatches, mine is the classic colorway just like the one you opened up here. Still by far, my top favorite Casio overall. The functions are great, easy as hell to use even with all those functions, it looks dope, and even the light is decent despite not being that sweet Electro Luminescence (granted, if it was, then it wouldn't have a 10yr life). In time, I'll be applying an SKXMod case to it get that stainless steel heft which might seem odd for what's a budget watch but I really want to beef it up for as many years as possible (and I'll keep the original body for sentiments sake). LOVE this watch.
How does this chap only have 122k subs? This channel is genius.
Plenty of Casio freaks out there, but to be fair, no one's quite like you, Russ. ;)
I have the black resin one and it's arguably the only watch I need, but I'm a bit ashamed to say it's the only one of my Casio's I haven't used after I took it off when I bought it 3 years ago. Luckily I still have some time left of the 10 year battery lifetime, lol
Great show as always, and keep up the amazing content!
I got mine in 2015 I work in construction and believe me I’ve beaten it pretty good over the years, the paint on the resin is gone lots of scratches everywhere but stills works and also has the original battery. Two moth ago Amazon had it for $22.00 I bought it to keep it as a spare one. Thanks I love this watch. Greetings from America.
I've owned and worn mine for over a year. There are some scratches, but you know, that's all part of the "character" of the watch. It's mine, it's part of my personal history and it is isn't a $20000 watch that will sell for a fortune in the future. I actually remember where, when, why and how some of those scratches were made. That's priceless.
I recently got on the Roya... opps... The AE-1200 bandwagon recently and love the watch. I have ordered a Mod kit (which cost about 8 times the cost of the watch itself) and looking forward to my first Mod
Definitely one of my favorites. 😊🤙🏽 That square shape lays so nice on the wrist too.
I love this watch, mine is the one on the bracelet, I find you always know where your wrist is when wearing it as it has that characteristic sound to it. I still have one of the Seiko models but with a different case shape from Mr Bond's circus outing that must be nigh on 40 year old and it still works today, the buttons have gone a tad spongy though.
I really want that Sport 100!!!
Totally agree! Mod it with help from SKX Mods to get that sapphire crystal and stainless steel case and you’re golden ! Raises the overall price obviously but worth it. Beauty vid ✌️😊
In US can currently get all resin versions starting at $16 and bracelet version at $26. Outstanding value! Modding such a cheap watch to steel cases and sapphire glass seems ridiculous from a value perspective but gives it a bit of heft still looks retro and is simply fun.
They are at least twice more expensive in central Europe. 😢
When I was injured and couldn't move, this is the only watch I could wear. I used it to time daily tasks and it stayed on as I slept. It will never leave the collection now.
I just got this today.
Plus ordered a different version and some leather straps for a custom version.
Fun fact: the AE-1200 is related to the DW-291, which is a 200m water resist budget alternative to a G-Shock; their modules and cases are interchangeable, and the DW-291 module is essentially a re-organized AE-1200 without the world map. The AE-1300 also uses the same form factor but does not share world time function with the other two.
Hmmm - thanks - maybe try a DW-291 in my steel case to get the slightly larger time digits for my old eyes.
@@MrModcat You wouldn't be the first!
I have the steel bracelet version, which I slightly modded by removing the text from the case. It looks a lot better now, and I still wear it a fair bit. You definitely get a lot for your money with this one.
Part of me really understands the modding...part of me screams "why would you do that to a classic?" 😂
"Ooooh Ahhh Mmmm oooh,.....! Who needs sound Effects When U have A RUSSELL...! Yea Have & love this one. GREAT VIDEO Mate VERY FRESH.
Hahahahaha cheers RayRay!!
What a coincidence... I was checking out the price of Casio Royal today!
I plan to buy it by next month 😁
Wait for a sale get £10 off lol
I received this watch today and I'm watching this video coincidentally 😂
I got the green one but i replaced the insides with AE-1300, now i have a lovely green color exterior with pinch of yellow on display
I love my Casio Royale! I have the silver versiom on thejingly jangly as well, awesome little watch!
It’ll be modded next!!!!
I want that turquoise Casio with the EL backlight
If I didn't already have one, I would certainly be ordefing one ASAP. 😂😂😂 I bought the resin black one and modded it with an aftermarket stainless steel case with saphire cristal, leaving the original rubber strap. Now it's one of my favourites.
I have 3 of the Royales. I even got an SKXMOD set and updated to a full metal case and bracelet. Great watch.
I have one of these, i dig it. But, if they replaces the circular ticker, which is moot, with a moon face and allowed it to get radio updates for the time in each zone, i would pay 50 more for it and still be more happy.
Totally agree 👌🏻
Going to buy a second one now
Do it!
I have one of these in my glove compartment and I wear it as a treat when I accidentally leave the house without a watch
AE1200 are the best bang for your buck Casio watches and you can mod them like crazy- you can even purchase a mod kit that changes it to a metal case as well.
Yep! This is a must have for all Casio freaks. I'm wearing mine with steel bracelet on sundays and special occasions and right now while I'm watching this video. It's just unique and something special. Like no other watch, one of a kind.
Hahahahaha love it my friend!
I own AE1200 with steel/metal bracelet since 2017 and it’s still working fine.
Well Done, the Stainless Steel version was £25 at Krimbo and I missed out by my own stupidity still great review, not only have you earnt / earned a like but you have a new subscriber
Thank you Andy!!! Welcome aboard!!!
Cracking review of a super little watch, Russ. Tremendous value for money and funky design. Well worth £30 of anybody's money. Do I own one? No. Do I want one now? F*** yeah haha
Mate, you are a legend! Thanks for the Argos tip, I’ve finally got an AE1200! Absolutely loving it!
I’m wearing one as I watch your video , mine is on the bracelet, , it was £25 from Argos , I love it 👍 it feels great on and more accurate than my Rolex 😂
I love this bad boy to me it looks like retro sci-fi like out of blade runner or alien, delightful dial
The map is extremely useful for fast scrolling through world times.
Even though it’s price is what is part of the 1200s charm, I would love a slightly “premium” 1200 (maybe in the $150-$200 range) with solar and a mineral crystal and metal case.
Skxmods sells mod kits for these, where you can get the metal case, and the sapphire crystal. I'd be upset that the mod kits cost as much as several 1200's, but the design is so charming that I might go for one once mine gets really scratched up
hahah - love the review as always and definitely want one. Just waiting for the tennis lessons now 🙂
Ali Express has lots of mod stuff and straps available for this model!
I’m on it!!
Swap the module into the 291 case. Much better looking.
I have a Royale in a metal case with a leather band. So good. Sorry Brother, the Casio Royale is just too good of a name. You have to know it’s going to stick. If I were Casio I would be doing a Royale branded version for the fans.
Your right;)
I bought my 16 year old son the model with the steel bracelet for Christmas a few years ago. I borrow it from time to time. 😉
You simply can't go wrong with it. Everything you need, nothing you don't. $30 dollars at Walmart. Greetings from New York's Hudson Valley.👍🏽✌🏽
I finally picked up an AE1200 a few weeks ago. It was on sale for $20. I was on the fence about the looks until I saw it in person. I really love it except the strap so I picked up a set of Jay's and Kay's adapters so I can use my 22mm straps.
Fantastic watch, love Casio to release it with a metal case 😍
Cheers Richie!!
Now I want that F91 in red.
I'd say the best value/features for the money is the F201wa.
Small, 10y battery, more than ok backlight (streets ahead from the f91) timer with autorepeat, 5 alarms one with snooze, dual time, and cheaper than f91w, though not as nice as a vintage square
Your wife is correct. So funny. Enjoyed the video
Having a wife permits you to own the most gaudy watches .
"Honey what women would look at me wearing that two tone?"
Wife approved.
Got mine on OG release long before it became a star! It got scratched to hell and dumped in a drawer doomed to obscurity until bought the SKXMOD metal case/bracelet. Now in black metal with gold lettering and pushers it's now my most worn piece!
MWC, State of your collection 2023 please! Thank you! P.s. love your wife’s comments! 😂😂
I know you ask us to not use the moniker "Royale..." But I cannot help it! I'm sorry, but AE1200 isn't a catchy name IMO, especially being such an iconic look while also being so bloody resourceful.
I don't use "Royale" as much as a James Bond reference in mind nowadays, instead I associate the name with the style, with the retrofuturistic aesthetic like it was not only out of a spy/James bond movie, but a Sci-fi one, as if it is some high tech communicator.
But I am surprised my favorite watch - and now my daily driver - had its own video in your channel! I was inspired by your previous list to get it, and I am happy it has its own review from you. Surely the best 300 reais spent from me here in Brazil (even when considering watches are pricier around here, it is still worth every cent!). I first had it in the metal bracelet, but also got myself a rubber strap I was using for a while as well.
Hahahahaha no probs at all my friend!
It's a kid watch for sure but same could be said for that Kermit Oris and the Rolexmoticons watches.
I want all of em
Just bought it few weeks ago and combined it with nice SKX Mod…now its for life. Great classic!
I have a casio that is almost the same like this. But the paint on the bezel will come off after a while. The resin band will harden and snap off. The rubber gasket will harden and make the water proofing not good. But this is after all day wear for 3 years. So it needs some maintenance.
i am mad of casio, not as crazy as you are "the mad watch collector"!!! but i love this model. and you Can find many mods to build your own unique look. what a Casio!!! 😂😂😂
Did Casio make an updated version of this with a better backlight?? Kinda like the F105 for the F91
Great watch, got one myself. I must say Casioctopussy was a better name.
Great review and a super Casio. I've got a few of them, they are great fun and easy to mod. Just fitted a high polished SKXMOD stainless steel case with sapphire crystal to my latest AE-1200. The AQ-146W bracelet looks good instead of the standard bracelet. The AE-1000 strap looks nice especially in some of the bright colours available 👍
I can't seem to find anything about an AQ-146W. Do you have more info on that one?
I follow you on insta and you don´t have a "few", you have a ton!
Your mods are superb and that will be the next thing I do with the silver one!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR thanks very much 👍
@@alexandremoreira599 it's true 😇
A bit of a controversial pick. Great features and price but just can't get the face layout. Just not for me, luckily there are hundreds more to choose from. Love Casio!
YES!!!
I got each variant of the AE1200, removed text from all of them. I will not do the metal mod, why pay $130 for a case? Wife thinks the metal strap one is “flashy” for the rubber strap if you have the “fishing watch” swap the straps. The double hole design looks better than the single hole. Minor but you’d be amazed at the difference.
modded both my silver & black with skx kits, black pushers, sapphire, resign strap, silver one went for full kit, grey metal case, sapphire and upgraded braclett, cost.....much more than watches...;-) but they look & feel great.
Not a duro man then, I ❤ them Pepsi next for me. Got 2 royals. The rubber straps my fav. 👍
I’m almost ashamed to admit it but even though I have 16 Casios in my collection, I don’t have an AE-1200 😳 And a video like this doesn’t help me resist temptation 😂
Awesome show as always MWC and many congratulations on smashing 50k subscribers!
Cheers means alot Gareth!!
I got off lightly on this video I already have this one 😅
But one. Get it with the steel bracelet. You won't be sorry.
It's not an attractive watch I grant you. Not as overhyped as the A100 though, a watch I hate so much I only bought two of them.
Don’t fight it! You know you want one 🎉
Best thing about the ae-1200wh is that it has the most legible screen of all my casios 😂
I bought a black ae 1200, but soon captivated by the ae 1300. The dot matrix day/mode display is the reason why. Looks much better than the 1200, except for the 3 barely useful dw 6900 esque second markers. But really not a deal breaker for me. The stop watch is awesome, the sports timer functions are surprisingly useful for daily use.
It's the watch I keep in my travel bag, made a fantastic makeshift alarm clock a few holidays back when my phone decided to stop working. Just a great watch witch ticks all the boxes for travelling.
Thank you my friend!
I find myself grabbing my World Time 90% of the time over everything else I have. Also, you should do a review of the G-Shock G7900. I think it's a really underrated affordable option that's a step up from the Royale
Got the "poor man's" version of that one. Casio WS-1300h. Great design, and the tide/moon phase complications are surprisingly accurate if you have it dialed in correctly for your location.
@@mandolore19 oh yeah that's a great alternative. I'm always tempted to grab one when I see them at Walmart. That might be the only one right now that could dethrone my World Time as my beater watch
Yes, I'm a Casio fanboy but for some reason this timepiece never registered with me...A bit too busy for my tastes...Great if you are a traveler, but a tad extra for typical use. I still swear by the DW290 (wr 20bar) if you can still find it or even the w218h which is $15 . The A168 is really nice if you fancy a metal bracelet. But quality content as always sir👍🏿
The DW290 is a beaut but it’s what we call a Marmite design !;)
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Indeed, DW290 is the very definition of love it or hate it. Btw, a tip of Marmite on buttered toast is chef's kiss IMO. Cheers mate! Keep up the strong content.
I bought the bracelet one about 15 years ago. Still have it. One thing I appreciated was the three additional time zones, which let me keep track of time in my parents' home as well as UTC and whatever destination I needed to plan for (I usually wind up flying multiple stops).
È come il mio, FANTASTICO!!!
Great watch, been thinking of getting one of the metal mod kits for mine but they are quite expensive .......
Cheers Dale!
Too much nonsense on the dial. I'd rather use my W800H for two thirds the price.
Love a good Casio video from MWC. It keeps me grounded in a world where everyone wants a bloody Rolex!
Keep the content coming, lad 😊👍
Not yet seen a Rolex I like the look of even if I could afford one...which I certainly can't.
I love this watch❤
A lovely CASIO and one I'd happily take the risk of trying my hand at modding given its price point.
My wife refers to my CASIOs as 'toy watches' 😞 because of the resin construction but I love them.
My brother ordered dw291 for 30 USD on Sunday so I find it a better deal
Awesome watches to play around with and customize. I modded mine with an SKXMOD case, negative display, and hydromodded.
I've had the all black version for a while. There have been other reviews on this Casio, your review is the best by far. Thank you Russ.
The best Casio there is ! Love your wife’s comment on your Watch collection. Keep up the great RUclips videos big fan Alex from N.J. USA