The Casio F91-W $10 Wristwatch: The Full Nick Shabazz Review
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- The Casio F91-W is a great watch for $10. Although it's not super water resistant, and the illumination is a bit lacking, for $10, what do you want, and it's a solid watch otherwise.
So, this is the best way to spend $10 on your EDC, bar none.
I'm saving up for this watch.
Took me years to save up for
It's worth it, I'm almost finished paying mine off.
@@MrGears-gd2sv Ahh,you loaned it?
Don't do it, it's like living with a student loan.
Thanks for the laugh!
This was my first watch as a kid and it's still running after almost 3 decades! For sentimental value, it's worth way more than my Seamaster to me!
SNK038 How many battery changes? And how is the strap holding out?
Just got one of these classics. Hope it lasts as long as yours.
yeh, my first 'proper watch' as a kid too
Worth more than your Seamaster?.....I'll give you 15 bucks for it then :)
@ SNK038: Ironically enough, it has more features than your Seamaster, as well... lol
@@bushticulous The strap will probably be the first thing that fails, but can easily be repaired with some cross stiches :) (pre drill the holes! And stay away from the edge as much as you can!) My battery has been lasting for 10 years now
I have been wearing this watch for 30 years (and travelling to problematic countries too.. : ) ) and it is the one and only I want. The others are too heavy and I do not need to be worried if I ever loose it.
You are very smart, my friend. Wear the Casio F91W and no one will think about robbing you because they know it is a $10-17 watch.
Been wearing this watch over 20 years, its the best watch. It is quite water resistant, no problems swimming with these watches.
@T0T0 what the fuck
Yea, and my sister is Super Girl
Hows the strap?
Although he is correct that this is marketed as splash resistant only, the F-91 is known to be submersible without damage. I own two and have repeatedly worn both swimming to a depth of 10 feet. Others have said that they surf & snorkel with no problems. So it pretty much is waterproof, unless you plan to scuba at 100 feet.
And you can even find cheap copies from China.
Yes, fake 2$ copies of a 9$ watch.
HowAmI lol
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1 $ each, 10 $ a dozen in my country. Good for parts for a real f91, especially if like me, you have the old one your daddy bought you as your first watch. For a dollar you could replace the band, and the battery which would only last as long as the band (about a year) I even use the lcd to replace my newer daily driver f91 lcd screen. Even the water resistance rubber seal is useful for parts.
My budy in highschool had this velcrowed to the dash of his Nissan to substitute for the broken clock on the stereo. worked like a charm.
I wonder if your friend could glue it on the steering wheel.
@@edmund8954 I am sure could although velcro is better IMHO.
I have mine from 2000. It still working. I replaced the battery after more than 10 years. I still wear it.
His accent is so enjoyable
I know it's stereotypical but I want him to say bada-bing.
Zack Stewart Lol!!!
Reminds me of Moe from The Simpsons.
@@MrPleers or somme mafioso from the sopranos.
Same, sounds like those news reels from the 40s and 50s.
after 10 years (original battery so no worries about that, original everything) the strap of all things is starting to fail, it started to show cracks and after a bit of time it cracked all the way through, looked at replacement straps although unsuccesfull I came to the conclusion that it would cost more to replace the straps than it is to buy a new one
so I decided to repair it, I drilled 4 holes and threaded some thread through it. I had to repair 3 spots with a 4th one on the way
after 3 months a new crack appeared near to my repair (which was no surprise to me) but it meant that I had to think of a new solution
after some thinking I decided to make a WOODEN CASIO F91W!! heck yeah!
You go that right. Replace the watch is more cost effective.
One of my first watches as a kid, planning to rebuy it to add to my budget collection.
Wow, thanks Nick you've made my day!!! I would just like to add that while casio says it's only water resistant, it's widely accepted that this watch can easily handle a shower/pool, I shower with mine daily with no problems at all. There's even a video of some guy diving to something like 20 meters with no problems either. Thanks again for posting this review, I really enjoyed it.
I bought an F91W during Prime days last week. Makes my G-Shock GW-M5610 feel like a monster now haha ... But it's such a damn classic and so comfortable to wear.
For men with small hands who need a work watch this is great.
Just bought an F-91W yesterday--I hadn't owned one since high school. I'd forgotten how great they were: big numbers, loud chime/alarm, so light you forget you're wearing it. I'm used to big watches that either get caught on things or flop around on my arm, so a good cheap digital watch this low-profile is fantastic.
This F-91W is capable of a lot more than it get credit for. All the contestants on Celebrity SAS: Who Dres Wins were issued casio F-91W watches and they were doing everything including jumping out of a helicopter into a scottish lake and swimming back to shore etc. So these watches can put up with a lot more abuse. I've just ordered one to wear for my work and fishing and shooting etc.
a genuine 20th century horoligical classic you can pick up for 7 or 8 quid. whats not to like? cheers for the review.
So glad you reviewed this - such an awesome little watch. I've also got the silver variant with the illuminator, which does work much better than the crappy LED in the F-91W - terrible bracelet though. Both of them work well on 18mm NATO straps if you want to swap out the rubber strap or the horrible bracelet.
I had one when I was a kid many many years ago. Loved it. Very reliable back then. Makes me want to go buy another one. I think I will
How do I get on a plane with that watch?
Cubestric u say u r osamas cousin
I was held back in Washington because of this watch (I'm a brown guy with a nice beard btw).
WHILE wearing the watch, suddenly grab all of your luggage, BEFORE it goes through the x-ray machine, and then bolt through the metal detector... They'll let you right through.
No, really...
PhatCrayonz like pulp fiction
Just wave at your friend named Jack and say “Hi, Jack!”
I worked a summer job as a quick service oil change tech and this was perfect. It's slim enough that it rarely got caught when reaching around an engine bay. It got covered in oil, degreaser, coolant, and more. I would give it a rinse at the end of the day and put it right back on. It held up great, but even if it failed after all that abuse it was $10. Far from classy, but slim and utilitarian.
I will always have this and the A158W in my collection. Classics
Hi Nick, it's easy to fit a Nato strap to the F91 which makes it look better and fits bigger wrists. Good review!
They used to have 10 year battery life. That's why they have a poor back light. To save power.
they still have one go for the illuminators
This is an excellent watch for kids when I was a kid I had one and it was beautiful.
Terror watchlist? For a watch? Good Lord in Heaven, I knew our higher-ups were stupid, but sheesh... That beats all.
+cloudcleaver23 More like terror-watch list!
Maybe they just want terrorists to Gitmo watches.
cloudcleaver23 Zing!
This is legit and true. Apparently, this specific watch were given to Al Qaeda students and signifies you've studied bomb making. Since this watch is so cheap, sturdy as fuck and impressive battery life, it's used by bomb makers for their home made explosives. Check out The Guardian article and/or the Wiki page for the F91-W Casio.
Thank Bin Laden.
I use one of these as a dedicated alarm clock, 10/10 would buy again
Interesting use of such a watch
Mine went through a washing machine cycle. I had left it in my shirt pocket. Kept going for 5 more years.
the 91f is my pool watch and it's been fine so far, never had a problem. it's also my gym watch because its lightweight and it does not get in the way. as a beater it's awsome , an i think there is beauty in that! best 10€ ever spent
I owned one of them years ago and I wore it in the shower and the ocean for at least 3 summers without an issue!
Pressing the right hand button for 3 seconds in the main timekeeping mode leads the display to read "CASIo" which is useful to spot a counterfeit (applicable for newer models of the F-91W and its variants)
Reminds me of John Candy in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. 😊
Recently picked up a casio AE1200. Awesome watch. GET ONE.
Really? I'm looking to get one, any complaints after 5 months?
Update: Got one and i agree with him, just awesome.
Yep. On the wrist now.
Could this be a preview of a review?
I'm rocking one with a 18mm black leather strap, it's actually pretty cool in pretty much all ways. I found this rubber strap too sweaty.
I also have the metal version, which I think is too heavy. Go go for this one.
scuba diving with this little gem for 10 years..works like a charm....
Time for the Casio MRW200, my friend. Inexpensive dive watch and looks great.
I filled the sink complete up and dived the watch into and placed a weight on it, so it stayed underwater. I waited minutes and nothing happened, the watch is for real waterproof. It is great.
You did the grand experiment and it worked!
Thank you for a great review. Great watch for holidays, edc, work around the house...
I use mine at the gym and when I'm out playing golf or really any outdoor activity besides swimming.
I bought a similar watch (Casio W-201) for $10 at Wal-mart a few years ago. It works great and has a 10 year battery. I use it as my travel watch. I don't even remove it when I go thru security. If I lose it, who cares.
I feel like I need this in my Casio collection but I also feel like not getting waterboarded over a $10 watch.
Nick, got mine today and love it. Amazing piece of gear, and for the price it's totally amazing. My new work watch. One small, small, small issue: I don't have particularly large wrists, but I have to let the strap out to the last notch. Anyone else have this issue?
thebudkellyfiles hows the strap after a year? Is it holding it good?
Nick, this watch is amazing. Insanely accurate. Insanely light. Tough, retro cool, and has all the functions I would ever use. And the price!@#$%^ I mean, it's the perfect tool watch, though I normally don't wear a watch there. LOL
Fine review, because it stated the characteristic of this legendary watch honestly and factually, except the innate 'security hazard' of wearing one, which was overstated and sensationalized. Nobody will get suspicious, just because he or she is wearing this watch, although I would hesitate to carry more than one into a plane, let's say if you want to have spare available in case you loose it, while you swimming on your holiday or something like that. In summary, this is a very popular classic of which many people are found of. One of the sign of this popularity, that Casio makes a few version of it continuously, so they are available side-by side to this one, the basic version. One is the illuminator version of this watch (F-105W), which is identical to the F-91W, except the vastly improved night illumination. The price difference is only a few bucks, so it is a worthy upgrade to consider. For those, who don't like the black plastic case and band, Casio makes stainless steel versions of both the F-91W as well as the upgraded F-105W. Their prices range around the $20-25 and it makes these otherwise superefficient utility watches to markedly better looking watches, which are supremely wearable to any wardrobe, to any occasion. Casio even makes a gold tone metal variety too for $35, but that is a bit over the top for me, and somewhat garish in my estimation, but I heard that it is liked by ladies of all ages.
Great watch! Beyond it's specs.
The battery is meant to last 7 years...if my f91-w lasts 7 years it's well worth the price.
As per Casio, that's 7 years presumed if you use daily alarm which is 20 seconds, and use a second of light per day. Since this is barely the case, it goes for 10 years easily. By that time the watch gets all shiny and rounded like a river pebble. And, sometimes the strap mount would break off. :D I know, I've seen it, as this has been my watch of choice for a long, long time now.
@@selektaman9099 that's how I remember mine being like as a kid hah
I loved that review, thank you Nick ....... and yes I own one .
Fun fact, they sell these at the bx on Lackland air force base where they have basic training for the us air force, so most fresh airmen live by these
A prime example of function over form. The terror connection is comical and sad at the same time.
No delica for scale? Nick, I am 200% disappoint. Also, the thing disappears under sleeves like nothing else.
But it's a nice plus if your always digging in your pockets and won't get caught up.
This guy sounds like a prohibition era gangster or something.
That's my watch for last 20 years. After all these years have a hard time wearing big 42mm watches with a heavy steel bracelet. Its size made me buy citizen bn8180.
I wear it whenever I want something small, like at the gym, or something disposable. I'd never destroyed once, so I feel no need for the G-Shock.
I never had a problem taking a shower or swimming at a lake or pool while wearing it. Worth trying with that low price.
Battery runs for about 7-8 years. I have them replaced, as I don't like throwing away things.
Strap breaks about once a year at the buckle fold. That part was generating cost.
I've moved to W59 with a nice nylon strap and better WR.
i've had one of these on my wrist nearly every day for 5+ years, and although nick says that you should not get into watches, this watch should be considered an exception. "fashion" for me is more about having the simplest thing that can do the job, and this watch hits the mark... with everyone carrying phones, watches seem a lot less useful, especially for the money you spend to have a "nice" one, but the convenience of a watch that has a battery that lasts for way more than 5 years is really great. a cell phone dies, but i wake up with this watch ticking on my bedside table every morning never having thought about "power reserve" or charging. i honestly think everyone should have a handful of these floating around. for $10 they are just so accurate and forgetting them in a drawer for years until you need them isnt really a big deal. plus i'm never afraid to go ahead and where it when there is a chance it'll get the hell beat out of it. love this watch.
XnMojo is it still on the original strap?
Love this watch, I have it with a velcro strap, looks more like a wristband than a watch which is what I wanted it to look since the original band makes it more like a woman's watch.
This reminds me of Casio DW-1000, but blue highlights instead of red. And you know that everything that reminds you of MacGyver is good.
I really should find myself nice digital watch too, I like watches that won't attract comments. And maybe wearing one of these 80's style rubberband ones would do the trick. It feels that nowadays people tend to notice even basic time pieces (like my old model Seiko 5)... annoying. I just want to wear one, not to make discussion about them to every stranger.
I actually have swum with this watch and there seemed to be no problems with mine!
it definitely works in a pool and shower.
i do it often.
:)
A trusted and honest watchman
Great watch for paintball. It's small, light, cheap and tough (it's taken a few direct hits).
Are you italian-american ? What do we call your accent?
Philly.
I bought one recently to replace my "good" watch which met Peter Pan.
In which way is Peter Pan linked to lost items? Sorry to bother you a year later, I may have just forgotten parts of how the story goes.
@@marin34 my guess is that, when kids meet Peter pan, they leave to adventures with him, so they go missing for their parents
@@mynamefrank6567 now I can't stop imagining Peter Pan breaking into people's houses and rampantly stealing Rolexes.
The ultimate watch if you want to tell the time , the worst if trying to impress your friends
I was expecting to hear grams... Enjoyed the video anyways and sibscribed, keep it up!
nice review! i just got this watch myself and did a review of it too .... i like this watch! it has character!
F91W is the most popular and most recognizable retro watch.....3M (approx.) annual production......
I got jury next week. Thinking about wearing this watch through the TSA check point in court. Good idea?
gmlasam Yep, go fot it, and tell me what happens
+CheNoodles He's not going to use his one phone call, to you. :)
I like Nick Shabazz he sounds like the kind of guy you want to enjoy a beer with on a hot summers everything:)!.
I love Casio digital watches.
Hello, my name is Dr Greenthumb :) this kind of Cypress Hill voice :)
It's a great beater for working in a shed or as a sports watch, because it's cheap and light, so you don't worry that much about damaging it.
Awesome video! Love the voice! Great review too!
I just love this watch
This is the Nokia 3310 of watches
Overall it's a great watch with the displays that you want. I agree it's a bit small on the wrist, that is my only complaint. Thanks!
dream watch fr
I'd buy this watch only because it's such a classic, an icon in the world of watches. I'm probably not gonna wear it because it's too small for my wrist and it may not say the right things to the right people, in Nick's own words. Still, in terms of telling the time a watch like this is all you really need, right?
Too small? In 2017 Casio released a model called the W217, essentially a bigger F91W. Looks the part but is bigger.
Too small? My guy rock whatever watch with pride.
great video, accent though, subscribed almost immediately following the first "go figure" 😎👍👌👏👏👏👏
Honestly the F-91W is one of my all time favorite watches. Yeah, it's got that terrorist stigma to it, but it's also incredibly iconic. Everyone has worn one of these bad boys - even former president Obama. I like mine a ton. Gets more wrist time than some of my higher end pieces.
You can definitely shower with it, and it has been known to survive swimming sessions. It's more water-resistant than you think.
I've had many of these. Throw it in your pack. Throw it in the car. Throw it in your locker at work and school. Every once in a while I'll hear the alarm, and go searching for it. Neglecting daylight savings, this watch is never more than a minute or so off. Over years!
Addendum: This watch, and an Opinel is all I need for picknics. :D
I really enjoy viewing you video that you produce on place on RUclips. A+ This was a nice thing you did. Go over it feathers.
Very entertaining review! 😁
I had one of these as my first watch when I was like 10 years old or younger. Then I upgraded to a G-shock when I was a few years older.
Now thanks to your channel nick I've found my self getting back into watches. Specifically vintage Seiko digitals. I've always been a seiko fanboy, since it seems all my favorite scoff movies the hero or arms other character always had a cool nerdy seiko. I just bought myself a NOS Seiko UC-2200 with NOS keyboard and printer. Yes you read that right a watch with a Qwerty keyboard and a Printer. So now I'm going to be collecting Seiko vintage computer watches.....Thanks Nick!
bought a 2 dollar knock off on ebay as an experiment, the damn thing is still working and keeping good time 6 months later although its cheap enough to buy a real one
Great review. Thanks.
Hey, why the fuck does Timex make watches that tick so loudly? What the fuck is up with that? Also, the thing with the Casio G-Shock-type watches is that stupid O-ring that has the straight-edge at one bottom. Can't get the O-ring back in place right after you change the battery, thus destroying the waterproofness. WTF is up with that, too???
I remember having one of these watches during my youth.. Hey Nick.. when are you going to share that Bertucci DX3 field watch with us you showed a snippet of when you got it months ago? Been waiting for that one for sure!
Have you seen the Nixie tube watch. It's huge but cool as all hell. One of the Apple founders wears it.
This watch is indeed WR. I have mine for years now. Swimming, daily showers...no problem.
No one is in Guantanamo Bay for wearing this watch. People have been subjected to questioning and searches because of it. Perhaps if that inquiry turned up something you might find yourself listening to daily prayers Remember to face east.
Good review of a legendary watch....
I have the W59-1V and I love it. It's basically identical to the F-91 but it's got decent water resistance for a few bucks more. Also for what it's worth I wasn't stopped through security on my way to and from France, so that's good, I'm not a terrorist!
That's good to know. Looks like it'd be better on a NATO too.
It is possible to pick up pvd steel bracelets for these
Yup these watched were intergrated when making IED
Bagusan mana kak, F91W atau F105W?
Let's stop you there at 5:20 the water resistance isn't that good. The water resistance is bloody brilliant a bath and shower with my F-91W & it's still working working perfectly well I haven't tried swimming with it yet
Can I tell the time in the dark? Other wise, does it light up at all?
I just ordered on Amazon and the price was $10. That is hard to believe although the price was moving up and down throughout the day from $10 and back to $16 and back...
I actually bought a leather watch strap for mine.
Lol so salty on that $5 bucks watch
This is my watch and I love this review. Also for the water resistance thing, I would disagree with your assessment. I have taken this watch into many showers and a few pools and it has came out just fine. Maybe I'm lucky?