Casio’s Latest Sports Watch Has An Unexpected Problem...
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- In this Casio Edifice EFB-108D review video, I analyze the relatively new sports watch, to see if it's actually any good versus the fan-favorite EFR-S108D, aka the CasiOak. The EFB 108 looks the same on the surface but has some crucial differences, which you need to consider.
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People people, you can fit a 35mm PRX silicone strap to the Edifice EFR-S108D. You just have to replace the springbars to 16mm ones. You can now play with dial and strap colors, and the fit is surprisingly good
PRAISE THIS MAN FOR HIS UNUSUAL EXPERIMENTATION!!!
Photo please
@@ailestriker9888 dude I've tried several different things with this Edifice, from custom cut straps to Skmei PRX bracelets and I believe this mod is the one. The taper from the case to the strap reminds me of the taper in the CW The Twelve (of course from a distance)
@@VGMO17 pics please for the love of god
I got my EFR-S108D a custom veg tan leather from a local leather crafter with a drawing I made using Fusion 360. God knows how hard it is to take the measurements and I am crossing fingers when it arrived. Fortunately it fits perfectly. I'll buy PRX silicone strap thanks to you so that I have an extra strap that I can swap.
Casio builds a blanket of watches some hits some misses but always good value for the money
I dislike watches with screws on the bezel I usually end up getting my screwdriver out as the curiosity gets the better of me.
Stay away from big red buttons labelled “PUSH” please
Nice humour. Both of you 😂
I want to get the green dial of this watch but it hasn't hit the US market everywhere. Great review in pointing out the differences of the watches.
I got the EFB-108D (silver dial) in December 0f 2022. I love that watch. It is one of my main go to watches when I need a watch to go under a cuff. It has great build quality and my seconds hand hits all of the marks. Casios are just great value.
I have a 7 inch wrist, would it fit me well to get the EFB?
The silver dial one is definitely the better choice in my opinion, looks way classier and brushed silver will always look better than brushed black. Would like to try modding one with a set of new hour and minute hands however, as the stock ones aren't exactly my preference.
same i got it couple of days ago its amazing. I prefer it over the EFR.
Thanks for the brilliant review, as usual. Great attention to detail, great analysis.
Thanks Andre 😀
Good on you. Cool to help out by giving
your friend's Etsy store a shout out.
Damn you Ben, I bought the EFR-S108D-3AVUEF after watching the video. Stock images really don't seem to do anything for it but your macro shots got me to pull the trigger. Thanks for the great review.
I have tiffany one, it looks amazing. Not a sunburst dial but not as dull as it seems on the catalog. Great watch!
They made a Tiffany colour?? Do you have a link for this?
@@bloooper bro it's in the video. 6:44
I have it,it’s a looker alright.
@@howyduinyall7653I think he meant the EFB. Unfortunately that one is only available in black and white, so far?
I really like the wristband of the EFB, I got the EFR not long ago thanks to your videos too and I wish it had the nicer band of the EFB.
I love my EFB, I have the silver/white version (far more silver than it looks in official product photos). The bracelet is fantastic for both comfort and catching light, the brushing is very good for a watch that cost $90 USD, saphhire is nice, and I don't mind the size. I get it if someone likes the EFR (I don't love the screws and octagon), but if they made some more EFB colorways, I'd strongly consider one.
Have you tried to switch bracelets? I would love a solid link on the EFR, so much that I would buy the EFB to have it!
CASIO EDIFICE EFV 100D-2A
I have it since two years ago and I'm loving it. Minus 12 sec per year, screw down crown and caseback, only mineral glass but finish is so nice. Strap monster, 40 mil., always hitting the markers. For 80 euros, I'm happy. Been with me in a hot tub, no problem.
I've got the white one. You're totally right about the strap monsterousness, and the thin bezel makes the face look huge.
I have the chronograph version of the EFB. (EFB-700D)
Brilliant watch for the money, looks great on my medium size wrist(18cm). Although my wrists are wide and flat so I can get away with larger watches.
Bought the Tiffany blue EFR, really looking forward to getting
Thanks for review!
So this is interesting, a couple of years ago after watching a review of the Casio EFR model (I think it was probably a review by you if your original review occurred about 1-2 years ago?), I tried buying one on Amazon in the USA and some other stateside sites but all I could find for sale were the EFB models so ended up buying the one with the black dial you reviewed plus a silver/white dial one. I paid if I recall, 50-70 USD and just love them. So, I wonder if Casio only sold the EFB in the States originally and the EFR only in the European market. Same for the new Green dial one, NOT available at any USA vendors.
How’s the lume?
I have this watch and I love it!
I got this last year in white dial and i love it. Goes with everytbing and comfortable
I'm fairly confident that people will flock to the EFB for the improvements and that Casio will recognize the success and release more colorways to match. The only question is whether you're willing to wait for that to happen
The folded links killed this for me. I don’t need much but at this point im more picky about the bracelet than maybe anything else.
Nice looking watches. Of course the Epson movement is from Seiko so it should be reliable enough. Excellent review !
Great content as always Ben.
You should review the MTD-130D, it's like a Casio alpinist alternative!
@@jarozlawus"Alternative" is a key word...
@@jarozlawus well it's the only Casio I've seen with 2 crowns and an internal bezel so it qualifies in my book
I like the design, but have decided to wear my EFV-110 a bit more.
Thx again for the review back than.
The 110 is a great piece - would love to see Casio bring that one back properly
I was kind of expecting the EFR-S108D-2BV Tiffany dial to end up being a hype watch like other Casio Tiffany dial homages (Casio date just and Casio PRX). Its not why I bought mine as I love it, but still a little disappointing it wasn't a bigger hit.
A few weeks ago I bought EFB-108D-7AV and I am still shocked at what I paid and what I got. Every time I look at my wrist, I can't help but giggle.
I have the black EFR-S108. Bought it because of the case design with the octagonal bezel but I never liked the hand set. The new green dial version looks fantastic and they have replaced the hand set. Have to buy it! The burgundy red color of the Orient Kamasu 1st gen would also be be a fantastic color version for the EFR. The EFB is totally redundant in my opinion.
Thanks as always for the insightful review Ben. I have recently bought a Blue dial EFR and absolutely love it. Except for............ the completely shitty bracelet. I had to adapt a rubber strap rather than look at the OG bracelet. And then I saw the "PRX" style bracelet on the EFB. First thing I wondered was whether it would fit the EFR? And then the abject anger as to why Casio didn't put this strap on the EFR in the first place. So infuriating. Come on Casio. You could have had a watch to rival the Tissot quartz PRX!
Awesome review!
Since you own both models, can you tell if the bracelets are interchangable. A lot off the people are trying to find an alternative bracelet for the smaller model, and I saw that both of the watches have 12 mm lug widht. Can you please provide this info.
Hello good day. Are Rotary Cambridge and Rotary Super Slim Square worth buying?!
Well done Casio with the EFB except for the gaudy large size
i did all the same a while ago … bought EFB, returned it and bought the new green EFR 😂
A fun and informative video review as always Ben (Thank you). I am seriously considering this watch as I'm extremely lazy and seeking a simply stylish wrist watch with ultimate convenience. I've also seen your video on the Casio radio controlled/solar powered Lineage models and they seem even more appealing to my needs. I would love your honest and candid opinion on this issue... what is your idea of the very best no fuss Quartz watch from Casio or a competitive brand?! Cheers, LG
Great review, thank you. Are the bracelets interchangeable?
I want to know too, no one makes replacements for the EFR
@@chair5728 the two models aren't interchangeable, but you can fit a 35mm prx strap into the efrs
@@VGMO17 are you sure, they both have 12mm lug width, also the 35mm prx strap is 11mm
I’ve had this watch for over a year instead of buying a stainless steel kit for my GA2100 I bought this watch and they roughly have the same face size while being thinner than the Gshock
I only own one watch at a time. I got the EFB white/silver dial it's amazing. What's better about EFR other than sunburst dial and proportions?
Make the EFR in 36mm without the text “Edifice “ ….and you got me!
what is the problem? watched whole thing didn;t get it
Should have used the Miyota 2115, prefer that movement over Epson Seiko’s affordable movements like the cheap PC32. Overall the quality looks good, the polished case looks awesome. I’m after a Casio Oceanus S100, but I want a Tiffany Blue Edifice with sapphire glass as well for a work watch so EFR for me.
I’ve been contemplating whether to get the EFB since of its lug to lug width.
Would it fit my seven inch wrist good?
Great video btw!!!
Yes I think so!
6 inches here, and I'm very happy with them
Had to remove all removable links though
I love my EFR but the end links no longer stay put so look a bit odd, and I never understood the choice of gold for the seconds hand. Agree that the denim and green look very good. However, RRP seems steep. I think I paid £70 for mine although can't recall where. Guess Casio is trying to be a step above the usual AliExpress parvenus. Will wait for the inevitable v3 TinSkin version and bask in the glory.
Only if the EFR gets the solid bracelet, that would be great
I prefer this new one since I really love the Hublot fusion design
I also like the efr more than the efb but at the time of writing this (Black Friday 2024), the latter was going for 83 fucking dollars while the efr was 150. Being a student, I just couldn't justify paying almost the double for what would ultimately be a very similar watch. It hasn't arrived yet, but I am also somewhat worried that the efb will be a little too big for my wrist while the efr would have been perfecto. Regardless, it's an excellent deal for just 80 bucks!
I have the white dial 108d and it’s so pretty
Id love the EFB in some new colors.
Casio seems to upgrade their watches when they make bigger dials, this on paper seems to be the case, but not really as the EFR looks better.
Those Casios look awfully close to a Spaghetti Scametti iCon...they may want to ask Casio for royalties on the design.
You know what both of those Casios really could use.....tough solar. Then they'd be truly brilliant.
I dislike the screws and prefer the more refined look of the EFB. Sadly it’s way too big. Wish they could release a smaller version.
would you mind telling me your wrist size please
@@beebeebooboo5792 16cm. With the exception of g-shock, my preference is to stay within 38mm. Even with larger watches that have shorter lug-to-lug, they are still going to look too big on the wrist in my opinion
@@beebeebooboo5792 sorry I thought I’d replied but somehow it’s not showing up. My wrist size is about 16cm. Although from lug to lug I might be able to wear something up to 47mm, a big watch with a short lug to lug is still going to look too big on my wrist.
Damnit Ben, you're killing my wallet mate!
What's the efr strap like on the new one?
I really wish they made a 36mm Edifice. I love these but there wear kinda big.
This is $89 on Amazon right now
can you put EFB band on EFR?
Why does his voice always go up in that weird high pitch squeel type sound?
A black version would be beautiful
These are great looking, but at 42mm it is too big for me. 😞
would you mind telling me your wrist size please
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How Can we convey our issues to Casio ? 🤔
I believe the movement is a Seiko movement
That’s what Ben said.
Epson = Seiko.
Efr 108 is the best edifice ever❤slim sleek beautiful casioak
i want seiko alpinist
Nice looking watch. But the name.... I just can't.
Sorry I had to laugh when I saw the EFB on wrist, I prefer the case style but it is far too large!
Mimimi Casio Edifices always hit the markers, much better than Sei...
Oh.
Casio..please bring back the Beside model……..😅
I normally like your reviews, but why are these bulges excluded in measurements, when they are clearly part of the case, and you cannot just discard them?
The bulges on both sides really need to be included, because that is the total width that can get in the way of comfort!
Unlike most people, who wear watches on their forearm (which includes you), I actually really wear my watch ON the wrist joint, because that way it stays put and faces me, instead of flopping around. I never have to fiddle it into place to read it, and that makes using it more subtle! Thing is, wearing a watch above my thumb in that wrist joint cavity, makes any spikey protrusion (hate many Casios, especially big G-Shocks and also retuned a comparatively compact AQS800) and bulges uncomfortable, because they hit my hand when I move it.
Something the size and smoothness of a 40mm Invicta Pro Diver is perfect, but those edgy thingies on that Casio already tell me I do not want it!
I‘m not a fan of the screws.
Wait...so is that a Casio watch that's using a Seiko movement?
Yeah, they use them frequently these days. In fact, I can't remember the last time I saw a Casio movement - it's just that most reviewers never check inside
I tuoi video sembrano molto interessanti, purtroppo non capisco molto quello che dici. Potresti farli anche in inglese?
The Edifice line gives off a rather dated early 2000's "futuristic" design language vibe. I could never get into these.
It would be much better to put efb's strap on efr.
I find the EFB-108D supremely boring. The design is a classic case of "safe as milk". The EFR-S108D is much more angular and exciting and loaded with different levels of finishing.
No solar, no atomic = no sale.
Just have a thought in mind. Has anyone experimented with the vh31 on edifice?
Until Casio improves their lume, I won’t buy another Casio watch; no matter how good they look.
Travis Mill
No need of these subsecond markers of the chaptering. It is a quartz that ticks 1 s at a time. Don't particularly like this PRXish integrated bracelet trend.
New sub
The worst thing in this beautiful watch is the f* integrated bracelet. I have a timex, bought 24 years ago. I can't use it
Not very enthused about either one of these!
EFB for me...
Screws on the bezel🤢
Agustina Isle
Older version is better. There.
I hate edifice logo. Could do with just Casio
That watch looked abnormal when worn
S. Epson = Seiko Epson
i think u have a problem lol
Every f..g UA-cam vid nowadays has """sponsors"""", gone are the days ppl just upload vidz because of fun or hobby, YT is an ad infested hellhole. 🙄
Yeah unfortunately UA-cam ad rates are a fraction of what they were 5-10 years ago, so anyone wanting to put significant time into it has to pretty much use sponsors now to stay afloat, which sucks. That said, at least video quality is also way higher these days
Dunce
38mm? 42mm? For children. Women wear larger.
What kinda cursed artwork are you shilling, mate? Get that shit outta here.
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EFB is from bracelet to dial is a better watch...