The Best $20 Classic Watch EVERYONE Should Own: Casio AW168 & AW158
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- Опубликовано: 12 июн 2024
- In today's video I review a true icon in response to a common misconception that an ultra affordable Casio is not for real watch enthusiasts. Is this true? And what do movies like Gremlins and Planes, Trains and Automobiles have in common with 80s fashion, historic horology, and the actor Idris Elba? Find out in this video, where I trace the innovative history and cultural impact of Casio and explore the technical specifications of the AW168 and the AW158 in a comparison. Join me today for a blast from the past and a detailed look at why everyone should consider adding one of these do-it-all watches to their collection.
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A person who looks down on Casio as a whole is a Watch Snob -- not a Watch Enthusiast.
The guy who said "I can't take you seriously as a watch enthusiast" is an absolute tool. That is literally the definition of an enthusiast, someone who will gladly wear a £3000 Breitling one day and then a £15 Casio the next
Well said
This intro was a masterpiece TGV
Thank you so much :D
Best regards,
TGV
“Hosted, written, edited and directed by TGV”. love this. I feel a sense of freedom.
“Freedommmmmmmm” -William Wallace
My Casio AD says if I wash his car one more time this weekend he’ll put me on the waiting list for one of these
That sounds like a fair arrangement
Right from the beginning what attracted me to this channel was the recognition that relatively inexpensive watches like Casio's can be incredibly cool. Oh and bravo on the intro.
These watches got me to school, got me to work on time, met friends, caught the bus. I recently got an F91w for less than I'd spent on lunch and it's light weight and comfortable. I am reminded why I always loved it so much
First watch was a F91W, in fact, pretty much everyone in my year at shool had one. It was the watch to have. We'd all set the alarm for 3:05pm each day to ensure the teacher knew it was hometime! Amazing watch, amazing memories.
Thumbs up for that intro already!
Fantastic intro TVG, will always have a soft spot for Casio after my brother first got one some years back and it got me into watchers.
I love this channel. By the way, Casio is KASHI-O, KASHI=樫=Oak(tree) O= 尾=tail. Good luck and Thanks. from Japan.
クリエイターの名字も。
I have two of these , a silver and gold version . Put them on 18mm barton quick release canvas straps . Great grab n go watch !
They both on the same color?
Which one is better?
The intro is amazing and you have smoked the comment guy.
Lots of love for Casios here. Best intro yet by the way
TGV show us all how to value both a $20 dolar Casio and a $10.000 Rolex. That's one of things that I like the most in The Urban Gentey Channel.
Best regards from Brazil.
I am honored, this is very important to me and it will always be like this.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Said it before and will say it again, The Urban Gentry channel is back to its original greatness! So glad to see you being more yourself and free TGV! 🥰
Screw Watchbox bro. It's nice to have you back in your home format!
Informed and classy response to the watch snobs. Well done TGV 👏 I'm almost certain that Anthony Edwards wore a silver Casio as Goose in Top Gun. It could hang just fine with the Porsche Design Orfina
As a man who has Japanese background (mother's family immigrated to Japan), I cant really describe how much I enjoy in the design of Japanese watches, clothing, cars and motorbikes.
You may not understand it, but people including me may have to understand their design language by 'heart' or 'soul', then you can SEE the efforts they made, the battle in the designer's heart and designer's personal voice to public, their personal stories, and the compromise they made (e.g., reliability, brave design, feasibility and so on); while the western design is more straight forward, that you know they are good and refined once you see it.
One of the best watch videos you have ever done! Love the brand concept, simple, accurate, highly functional, highly accurate, affordable and cost efficient. These are attributes that the more expensive watch brands simply don't offer or provide!
My collection is small. Hamilton, seiko, Tissott being slightly under 1000.00 being my most expensive. That said I have many G Shock tough solar as well as a Casio 212 world time. When not at work, the Casio watches get the most wear time for sure. That said you keep doing what you do. Your channel brings great information to so many of us, you can’t be discouraged by one persons opinion.
There are actually some porn scenes from the 70s, 80s, and later where porn stars wear Casio watches. When there are no clothes on except maybe a watch and sneakers the watch really stands out. Lol
Lol, reference please. Very funny for a war room!
That's a real horologist!
TGV, Thank you so much for all you do for the community. I originally got into fashion and in turn fashion watches. It's those fashion watches that got me interested in the hobby and brought me to your channel. Your channel has done such a great job of educating me in horology and the intricacies of watches. Casio has such an interesting history and it's my go-to watch brand.
I missed this format so much! And what better way to get started than with the legendary A168! Currently wearing it as this is my stay-at-home watch. Cheers TGV!
TGV back to absolute top form!!!! 👍
How can a watch snob doesn't appreciate the true giants like Casio? Even people with collection of Rolex, Omega, AP, VC, will find their way to sneak Casio into their collection..and sometimes it's what differ you from watch snob to a watch enthusiast, it's not about pricepoint anymore 😂
What an intro 😍
TGV, you did it again! Love the intro and I'm glad you are back to the old school style. Watch box are great but, you're better in this style.
Best intros in the business, mate. Easily the best watch enthusiast channel on RUclips, whenever I'm looking for a review on a particular watch I always check your channel first. Been watching since 2016, when I acquired my first F-91W.
Hey TGV I personally love that you are promoting cheaper watches that everyone with a passion for watches can enjoy. Keep up the great videos!!!
Really enjoyed this one TGV, a great return to form
I coveted a Casio watch in the late 70's when I was in middle school. Especially the calculator version. I still do a bit, it brings back wonderful memories like hanging out in arcades in Times Sqare NYC playing Centipede and Joust in the mid 80's.
Can't believe it did it. I just ordered one online after watching this video. Sheesh. I had the predecessor to this waaay back in the early 80s (can't remember which reference). i loved that watch back then. Never thought I'd ever own one again. Nice video, dude.
i love how tgv can be so modern and nostalgic at the same time!
it's so nice to see another watch video. you do such great videos. You have taught me so much about watches and gave me a new hobby where everyday i'm watching video's, checking ebay and amazon. Because of you i went from wearing and owning one watch at a time to i have thirteen in my collection now. Thanks and keep up the great work.
You and Jody from Just One More Watch have turned me into a Casio lover! I just purchased an AW158 for myself for Christmas and got my wife an A700W which was her first digital watch she has ever owned. Love Casio. I now have about 16 of them in my collection with more to come! Thank you for ALL you do for the watch community!
Best intro I've ever seen for a RUclips video. And I've been here since RUclips was nothing.
Funny how that viewer mentioned it 2:27. I actually spent a lot less time on your channel during your collaberation with Watchbox, mainly because those watches featured did not meet my budget, and my everyday lifestyle. I wouldnt dare to wear a 20k FPJ (I love their watches OMG!) on job time, but a solid Sinn U2 or a beater SKX would seem to be more realistic and practical, at least for me personally. I am glad that I no longer need to wait for my next tax return to come in, in order to buy a watch featured here. Keep it basic, keep up the good work, onwards, and upwards, ciao.
Those kind of videos are the best of your chanel!
Fantastic the video and that intro was superb! I love it when you do Casio videos, I own 5 and have another on the way. Great watches :D
The 1980s were the peak of human history. Everything before and after has been downhill.
Yeah everyone fried their brains on cocaine
Is it just me or do the intros just keep getting better
TGV you da man. Love from Northern Ireland 🇬🇧 CHRIS
Thank you my friend! Sending love back.
Best regards,
TGV
TGV, you've been on fire the last couple of weeks! Great videos, nice diverse range of watches. I love my Casio A168WA-1 and my G-SHOCK Rangeman GW-9400, and intend to always have a Casio in the collection
I m absolutely in love with my a158 and its been 10 years now
I have the a163 and feel the same way 👍
Awesome intro, interesting history and beautiful watches!
Great intro and content as always. Love this episode. Greetings from Croatia.
Probably my second fav intro! Only second to the last “outrun” style intro with music by Volkor I think?
That intro was art
That intro is second to none. Cheers!
Glad to have you back! You don’t shy away from anything, from Omega to Casio. Appreciate that sir! Value and history can be found at all price levels. Also like your renewed focus on non watch subjects.
I know you said that the content my slow down for a while, but I’m loving the recent content and OG style videos. Keep up the good work TGV.
I don't like to be picky, but the crystal is acrylic. Not mineral. And they're both water resistant to 3bar(30m). Not 5bar(50m). Otherwise, great! Love my A158 to pieces!
I love Casio, my everyday is a dw5600 or mdv106, I work in a warehouse job for a plumbing and piping supplier and i bicycle commute to work year round so I need something durable and can take a beating, being slammed around loading pipe, climbing racks, driving forklifts, exposed to weather, my other favs are my orients, the ray 2 and bambino when I get the chance to wear them
That intro is stunning!
Brilliant intro and so informative, thanks TGV.
With an intro like that, I'm only ever going to own Casio watches.
I know, right?? TGV's intros and editing are the best in the business! They never cease to amaze me.
Omg .. tgv destroyed that comment with such class and style .. i love it :D.. and i love my casios the same as my junghans .. especially my casio oceanus OC-106 .. great watch :D..
Glad to see you back at what you do the best
Great review as usual…the *Back to the Future* bit hints at your channel's revamp rather nicely. Wore all sorts of digi Casios way back, including a pair of calculator models (whose multiple functions I actually used…somehow). Haven't had any digital watch in decades, but recently picked up a Casio Pro-Trek which I like a lot: versatile and rugged, but without all the excess hirsuteness of the bigger G-Shock numbers. Looking forward to Pt.2. Keep up the work, and good luck on your new business venture.
I love your content!
Intro is a banger!!
Brill! Yours are the only intros on the internet that I don't skip.
Nice vid as always TGV love the new back to old UG style 👍😊👍
wooow! that intro!!!
That Intro 😍
Great watches for sure but, man, edition in this video is another level. 😎
What an intro loved it!!
Intro = mind blown! The Urban Gentry on acid 😂
Such a well made video
Great work as usual .... amazing intro
(Oh and right on with Casio. You really make a difference by giving the appropriate space and respect onto amazing brands like Casio.
From Tron to trusty G-shock. Highly undervalued tech!)
WOULD YOU EVER REVIEW A TAG HEUER Connected WATCH?
Happy to send one your way for review.
Being someone who was a kid in the 70s and 80s, these Casios are a major nostalgia trip. Love everyone of them. Thanks for the great video once again TGV!
I bought the 168WA only for the backlight
Wow the intro was cool!
Wow such a joy watching your video. The a158w design is so clean and timeless, I’ll pick one up bearing just how much fun it will bring me. Thanks TGV!
I am LOVING the non-watch box videos! We’ve got the real TGV back again!
This intro was off the chain 🤙
This watch is only worthy of the “God-tier / Boss-level” watch collectors.
I really love how you addressed the comment on Casio. Thanks for your interesting presentation.
I really enjoyed this video. Keep up the good work.
That intro is one of the best intros I've seen in a long time and I agree with the statement that people should respect Casio more cuz like you said they have innovated for a long time and quick question I know this is very long but does having a smartwatch in your collection make you less of a watch collector
There is also a f-105 which is pretty much a f-91w with a full back lit light and basically the same size as the a158,it's also more water resistant than the f-91w👍.
Thanks again for the great watch reviews,I really enjoy them👍👍
Great video, loved the intro! Cheers
Awesome intro and well chosen music, very professionally made. I consider adding one of these Casios to my collection :-)
Sorry to rain on your parade, TGV, but I believe that AW168 you got there is a knock-off, not the real deal, hence no drilled lugs and the pinkish text. I could be wrong if the ones made in Malaysia are slightly different, but there's a comparison on RUclips (can't share link or my comment gets blocked, but do look it up) Nevertheless, great review! Keep it up! :)
I love Casio....I got a couple G shocks and the Silver A158 and Gun metal A168. Casio's make some of the best watches.
This video is awesome. So interesting, comprehensive, and well made!
That intro blew me away. Awesome work and I am looking forward to part 2.
Dat intro tho👀🔥
i wore my 168 on my wedding 🙂
I'm so happy that you've decided to take that leap of faith, driven by your passion to purchase this remarkable wrist watch. Thank you for telling it like it is!
Loving intro! Really enjoying the channel! Keep up the positivity! Hopefully I'll be buying my first luxury watch on the next few months!
Thank you Joe, congrats in advance, may I ask what you are considering?
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry The 36mm Omega seamaster Co-axial, I've wanted a seamaster forever and I feel the 36mm will suit my 6.5inch wrists better than the 41mm version.
I bought an A168 off eBay at a reduced price since it had a small nick in the case. Funny enough, this watch is THE most accurate watch I own. When it’s on my wrist it’s running almost perfect time. Off the wrist it gains not even a second per month. Don’t know how Casio can produce something that’s near perfect accuracy for $8 bucks.
“ but I can’t call the guy that wears a Casio a true watch enthusiast or expert”?! Wow… That’s one of the more snobby (and ignorant) takes on being a watch enthusiast I’ve ever heard. Pure crap. I own a Rolex, a Sinn, a Monta and many other fine watches and I own about six Casio‘s which I also dearly love. I love wearing my Casio Duro. I put it on a great NATO strap (probably cost more than the actual watch itself) and it looks great!
Well if we would measure the price of a watch to rate a man’s wealth. Some rappers would come out on top and Bill Gates at the bottom.
Great to see you back on form. You were my original watch channel on YT. But being honest. I moved over to Relative Time and Just one More Watch. Great to see you back doing what you do best
TGV! ... so good. Cool intro as always, you certainly are a fan, and a master of the mirror effect! CASIO forever! O&U!
I have the A168 in “gunmetal” with the negative display and I get more complements on it than any other watch I wear. Please don’t buy this watch bc I like being unique haha😂
I have that one too.....very nice watch and you can wear it with anything.
I have a 217H that I really love the size of. Not as small as the F91W but still smallish, light weight, and just the right size for me so I have just ordered the 168 as a companion. Great review!
I have both and they are very good. I've been wearing versions with the plastic bands for a long time, think I'm gonna pick my 168 for a daily watch. Takes me back a few years.
Bought a Seiko SNXS79 as my work watch but end up wearing my AW168 half the time! The AW168 has so much charm and is so light on the wrist.
Just love my a158w. Wearing it with some short brakes for over 5 years now and still love it. This is ultimate Gada watch and one watch collection. I can wear it with suit. I can swim and dive it on the beach. It is chronometer accurate, it has chronograph. It has day date complication. You can change the hours without loosing accuracy like gmt.