@@Four-J67 the thing about 10 year battery Casio watches is that the 10 year moniker is more indicative of the battery's shelf life from self-discharge than how much power the watch actually uses.
Another great review Jim. I couldn’t agree more with your comments. Casio should hire you as an adviser to their design team. You could sort out their display and visibility issues. Lol. Keep up the good work and thanks for the mention.
Jim, I've been wearing my AE 1500 for 3 years now and I've worked in a plant filled with high heat, dust exposure, different types of oils (hydraulic for example) as well as working in tight spots where i most hit my watch. The AE 1500 is a strong contender and i am very pleased to see how much it's been through with my jobs 👌🏻
I think the markup on those basic models is pretty small. But Casio really pushes up the prices on the more fancy models. No way the Mudman in this video costs 15x more to make, than the AE1500…. Of course, the price is as high as people will pay, lol. Like you said, the durability of the basic model is probably 90% or more, of the GShock. It’s mostly marketing.
@@MiscName i agree, i was hesitant to purchase the mudman on the past, but then opt for the AE-1500 and currently now, it's pretty sweet to see how much it's handling itself in harsh work environments.
The more I watch this video the more I want an AE1500. The price in my country isn't too expensive and I think it seems like it will fit my 7 inch wrist just fine. When I get this I will definitely put a tempered glass screen protector as well as a good nylon or zulu strap with it.
I did a hydro mod with silicone oil with the ae 1500. The legibility is off the charts now! It looks as though the module is pressed against glass with numerals super inky black! It’s great!
I bought the 1500 on sale and use it for running. The large digits makes it possible to read time and split times, which otherwise can be difficult during running when it's shaky. But the 9500 is very attractive with the robustness and useful features, even if the display contrast is not as good as 1500.
I love the range of Casios that are available. I do love the AE1500. I do wish the module was updated to include more alarms and expanded world time. Also the visual second graphic should be eliminated adding to a longer battery life.
Great watches, I have just bought the black AE-1500, just as you have reviewed. I had to get it through Amazon US annd send to the UK. They must be so popular in the States, as we find them hard to get in the UK, unless you want the blue one. The black one is going for $50 on ebay UK.
Big digits and RC time is the way to go! Look at the Mudman GW9500 or the ProTrek PRW-3500 Here's my video comparing the two: ua-cam.com/video/5o_nTfU5HMU/v-deo.htmlsi=9JfmVC4KBI5vI3Kk
@@JimKinkade Thanks for that. Protrek has even smaller LCD screen. It feels almost like a scam, you pay so much for a watch and you getting this tiny display. Do you know any other watch with large LCD like AE-1500 and RC Time?
The GD-350 has decent numbers, they are still small compared to say the 1500, but decent size compared to most...I just got the 1500 a couple of days ago and it's going to be my go to work watch...at $22 you can't go wrong...I also think all Casio watches should have this display format, maybe not as big, but definitely the same layout...no unnecessary gadgets,meters, bars, or anything like that, just a nice simple layout with the date up top, a second counter on the bottom ,and the main time right smack in the middle where it belongs.... my favorite Casio is the GD 350 and if it had this display, it would be absolutely the perfect watch in my opinion.... I don't have a mud man Casio, but I do have the TRT-110 which is a mud resist, hell of a lot cheaper than a mud man at about $30-40 And every bit as good in my opinion, with a much better display set up.... I have 15 Casio's in my collection, ranging from $22 (AE1500) to $99 (GD350) Which is pretty much the most I'll spend on any watch... I don't see the point or the need to spend more than that on something that I basically just want to tell me the time... I really don't even use the functions that they have most of the time... I like the rugged looks and the price point for the most part... Casio makes some really nice budget friendly watches and the 1500 is no exception
It drives me crazy that Casio CAN make a watch as legible as the AE1500 but doesn't carry it over to their G-Shocks. But if you're good with the regular Casios then you'll save a lot of money.
I'm so happy I ran across this video in my suggestions. I was about to pay for the mudman purely for the large numbers because I don't particularly care for the other features aside from the stopwatch and alarms. Thank you for saving me hundreds of dollars
It must be me, but I have not had any glare or visibility issues with my gw9500. I do have the positive display version and I do have the japan version. Mine came from a Japanese vendor before it was available in the US. So I'm all in for the mudman.
Love the mud man but I can’t justify buying another watch for sometime especially when my new WGWB1000 does most of the same things funny thing is I am finding that my AE1500 is more comfortable on my wrist then my new mud master also you can tell the time quicker at a glance
I think maybe because to have the G-SHOCK watch the "mechanism" with the fragile digital display made of paper thin glass it needs some layers of materials and internal spacing.Those dictate the size of the display to be smaller. Also when the display is made bigger in some models, the core and the resin case grow up in size proportionally, thats why the mudmans look like parking meters. On the other hand Iluminators don't claim to be shoock resistant, they don't have all those additional layers and spacing inside, so there is room to make the display bigger. I think thats the reason. And a HOT TAKE in the end - I think the plastic glass is better material! Its stronger, its flexible, it scratches but will not break as easy as the actual glass glass. On a tough watch,plastic makes more sense to me.
Good point! You’re probably right. But G-Shock is rolling out the carbon core which I think may allow for larger displays since it won’t need to protective layers.
The strap (more specifically the strap pins) are the weak spot. I have 2 of the AE1500(s) and both had the watch fall off my wrist due to spring bars popping out... As a contractor the AE1500 would not last long in the trades.
The only issue I have with the AE1500 is that I was working on a chainsaw on a work bench and set the saw on the ground to start it, and hit the watch on the edge of the bench when I pulled the cord. The watch broke off my arm instantly. Unfortunately the lugs broke right off the watch case so there was no way to fix it. So I guess that you might be correct in saying that Caden probably isn’t responsible enough for this watch haha, but I bought another one anyway.
I just got a GW9500 and the visibility IS annoying. It's almost like they put the LCD backwards... What a mean is, if I hold my old GW9400 right in front of me (not on wrist) and turn it to the right the LCD gets clearer. If a turn it to the left, the digits almost disappear. On the GW9500 it's the exact opposite. I guess I could start wearing the GW9500 on my right arm... I found your channel a few videos ago and digging it
Given the cost difference you could buy 15 Casio AE1500 for the cost of one madman. Th mud man may be more durable than one AE1500 but given the cheep replacement cost this is a non issue. 15 watches worn sequentially is more durable than one mud man.
I have that mud man got it the month it came out I had a gwg-1000 that somebody stole from me in Phoenix , I need reading glasses but I can see the time in the day . I wish I could take off the compass I think that’s the problem? I could be wrong but it’s my go to watch for now that is . And it’s always accurate thanks to it being automatically set every night, but I wish it was more clear as well.
YES. YOU'RE RIGHT. IT'S THE SAME AS THIS: YOU KNOW WHEN THE SO-CALLED SURVIVAL SPECIALISTS ARE TALKING AND THEY HOLD OUT SURVIVAL KNIVES AND SHOW YOU THOSE LITTLE KNIVES. WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING WITH THOSE LITTLE KNIVES LIKE TOOTHPICKS. HOW HILARIOUS, HOW HILARIOUS. IT'S THE SAME WITH THESE WATCHES.
I have that AE1500 and wouldn't have even looked at getting the GW9500 had it not been so damn cheaply made. The screen scratches easily and the bezel guard keeps popping off. I don't have those problems.... Wow just as I was writing this I hear you mention my previous comment 😆 I'm done 😂
My 80+ year old eyes love the 1500's so much that I'm picking up all of the models for the collection.
Aw yea! It ain’t a collection without an AE1500.
did u find any glass protectors that fit?
@@w0rldv1raldaily Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic 43mm glass screen guard works perfect
Casio should make AE 1500 solar version with mineral glass
That would be a good one but it would cost more than $22.
@@JimKinkade o.k.
I just added a tempered glass screen protector, which also slightly magnifies the numerals as well.
CR2032 batterylife may be as long as solar energy
@@Four-J67 the thing about 10 year battery Casio watches is that the 10 year moniker is more indicative of the battery's shelf life from self-discharge than how much power the watch actually uses.
Another great review Jim. I couldn’t agree more with your comments. Casio should hire you as an adviser to their design team. You could sort out their display and visibility issues. Lol. Keep up the good work and thanks for the mention.
I would storm into the Casio boardroom and be like NO MORE BLUETOOTH!
Jim, I've been wearing my AE 1500 for 3 years now and I've worked in a plant filled with high heat, dust exposure, different types of oils (hydraulic for example) as well as working in tight spots where i most hit my watch. The AE 1500 is a strong contender and i am very pleased to see how much it's been through with my jobs 👌🏻
I think the markup on those basic models is pretty small. But Casio really pushes up the prices on the more fancy models. No way the Mudman in this video costs 15x more to make, than the AE1500…. Of course, the price is as high as people will pay, lol.
Like you said, the durability of the basic model is probably 90% or more, of the GShock. It’s mostly marketing.
@@MiscName i agree, i was hesitant to purchase the mudman on the past, but then opt for the AE-1500 and currently now, it's pretty sweet to see how much it's handling itself in harsh work environments.
@@MiscName about the price going up just because it's fancy and all, yeah i thought about that as well 😂
The more I watch this video the more I want an AE1500. The price in my country isn't too expensive and I think it seems like it will fit my 7 inch wrist just fine. When I get this I will definitely put a tempered glass screen protector as well as a good nylon or zulu strap with it.
I did a hydro mod with silicone oil with the ae 1500. The legibility is off the charts now! It looks as though the module is pressed against glass with numerals super inky black! It’s great!
That's a great idea. AE1500 is almost the perfect candidate for a hydromod.
@ Yes, it’s awesome. It was the first time I had done this mod and zero bubbles are present. It was super easy to do!
I think the duplex display on the GW-9500 is the main reason for the lack of LCD contrast compared to the PRW-3500 and AE-1500.
I think you’re correct. There’s just too much stuff on the screen.
Just got my mudman 2 days . Love the duplex display.
I bought the 1500 on sale and use it for running. The large digits makes it possible to read time and split times, which otherwise can be difficult during running when it's shaky.
But the 9500 is very attractive with the robustness and useful features, even if the display contrast is not as good as 1500.
Yes! Also the Mudman might be overkill just for Running.
I love the range of Casios that are available. I do love the AE1500. I do wish the module was updated to include more alarms and expanded world time. Also the visual second graphic should be eliminated adding to a longer battery life.
Great watches, I have just bought the black AE-1500, just as you have reviewed. I had to get it through Amazon US annd send to the UK. They must be so popular in the States, as we find them hard to get in the UK, unless you want the blue one. The black one is going for $50 on ebay UK.
Wow! Perhaps I’ll send you a pallet and we can do some Casio Watch arbitrage.
Hi. Thanks for the Vid. I'm after large Digits Casio with Weve Ceptor. I own AW1500 and love the display but I wish they added RC time.
Big digits and RC time is the way to go! Look at the Mudman GW9500 or the ProTrek PRW-3500
Here's my video comparing the two:
ua-cam.com/video/5o_nTfU5HMU/v-deo.htmlsi=9JfmVC4KBI5vI3Kk
@@JimKinkade Thanks for that. Protrek has even smaller LCD screen. It feels almost like a scam, you pay so much for a watch and you getting this tiny display. Do you know any other watch with large LCD like AE-1500 and RC Time?
The GD-350 has decent numbers, they are still small compared to say the 1500, but decent size compared to most...I just got the 1500 a couple of days ago and it's going to be my go to work watch...at $22 you can't go wrong...I also think all Casio watches should have this display format, maybe not as big, but definitely the same layout...no unnecessary gadgets,meters, bars, or anything like that, just a nice simple layout with the date up top, a second counter on the bottom ,and the main time right smack in the middle where it belongs.... my favorite Casio is the GD 350 and if it had this display, it would be absolutely the perfect watch in my opinion.... I don't have a mud man Casio, but I do have the TRT-110 which is a mud resist, hell of a lot cheaper than a mud man at about $30-40 And every bit as good in my opinion, with a much better display set up.... I have 15 Casio's in my collection, ranging from $22 (AE1500) to $99 (GD350) Which is pretty much the most I'll spend on any watch... I don't see the point or the need to spend more than that on something that I basically just want to tell me the time... I really don't even use the functions that they have most of the time... I like the rugged looks and the price point for the most part... Casio makes some really nice budget friendly watches and the 1500 is no exception
It drives me crazy that Casio CAN make a watch as legible as the AE1500 but doesn't carry it over to their G-Shocks. But if you're good with the regular Casios then you'll save a lot of money.
I'm so happy I ran across this video in my suggestions. I was about to pay for the mudman purely for the large numbers because I don't particularly care for the other features aside from the stopwatch and alarms. Thank you for saving me hundreds of dollars
No problem! The Mudman is really really tough. But if legibility is your first priority check out the AE1500.
@@JimKinkade absolutely. I genuinely thought that the mudman was the only large number option on the Casio market. I'm so excited to receive it!
It must be me, but I have not had any glare or visibility issues with my gw9500. I do have the positive display version and I do have the japan version. Mine came from a Japanese vendor before it was available in the US. So I'm all in for the mudman.
Maybe the Japanese version is different. We need to do a side by side comparison.
Just got my Ae 1500whx . Feeling good 😊
Nice 👍 Glad you like it.
how does your ae1500 display stands without any scratches.. I can't spot any
Just wait. It’s still new.
Love the mud man but I can’t justify buying another watch for sometime especially when my new WGWB1000 does most of the same things funny thing is I am finding that my AE1500 is more comfortable on my wrist then my new mud master also you can tell the time quicker at a glance
It’s funny that the $22 is more comfortable!
I think maybe because to have the G-SHOCK watch the "mechanism" with the fragile digital display made of paper thin glass it needs some layers of materials and internal spacing.Those dictate the size of the display to be smaller. Also when the display is made bigger in some models, the core and the resin case grow up in size proportionally, thats why the mudmans look like parking meters. On the other hand Iluminators don't claim to be shoock resistant, they don't have all those additional layers and spacing inside, so there is room to make the display bigger. I think thats the reason.
And a HOT TAKE in the end - I think the plastic glass is better material! Its stronger, its flexible, it scratches but will not break as easy as the actual glass glass. On a tough watch,plastic makes more sense to me.
Good point! You’re probably right. But G-Shock is rolling out the carbon core which I think may allow for larger displays since it won’t need to protective layers.
Hopefully aftermarket case mods become available with glass
That would be an inexpensive way to get sapphire!
Casio is set to release the 010 series very soon. The GD 010 and the analog version, GA 010 might just be the most legible Shocks ever!
Pra quem quer apenas o básico que é ver as horas e alarmes o AE1500 é um ótimo custo benefício 😎👌
Hi Jim great video... I want to ask Is it possible to change the strap of the CASIO Ae 1500 Capable as a Mudmaster and Mudman ?
Have u found any screen protectors that fit the 1500? Can u give us an update video.
2$ Ali Express.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic 43mm screen protector works
They did. The casio GD010
GW010
The strap (more specifically the strap pins) are the weak spot. I have 2 of the AE1500(s) and both had the watch fall off my wrist due to spring bars popping out... As a contractor the AE1500 would not last long in the trades.
True! That’s why I say if you wear a $22 Casio to work be ready to buy another one when it pops off your wrist.
The only issue I have with the AE1500 is that I was working on a chainsaw on a work bench and set the saw on the ground to start it, and hit the watch on the edge of the bench when I pulled the cord. The watch broke off my arm instantly. Unfortunately the lugs broke right off the watch case so there was no way to fix it. So I guess that you might be correct in saying that Caden probably isn’t responsible enough for this watch haha, but I bought another one anyway.
" I don't know is Kaden is responsible enough." I was rolling
Keep your eye on Kaden!
SIMPLICITY! That's why this watch is so great, very easy to see very legible.
The main thing that makes a G-Shock, a G-Shock, is actually the module inside, which is encased with a rubber sleeve, so it takes the brunt of impacts
True! I don’t think the AE1500 has any shock protection like the GShock has. Is that a Ryobi in your profile pic?
I just got a GW9500 and the visibility IS annoying. It's almost like they put the LCD backwards... What a mean is, if I hold my old GW9400 right in front of me (not on wrist) and turn it to the right the LCD gets clearer. If a turn it to the left, the digits almost disappear. On the GW9500 it's the exact opposite. I guess I could start wearing the GW9500 on my right arm...
I found your channel a few videos ago and digging it
Yea! It doesn’t make sense. There’s like a sweet spot to read the Mudman and it’s not straight on.
That's why all my gshock aren't digital. I can see the timd in any angle in tbe analog models
True! A lot of people don’t realize this.
I know theyre pretty different but whoch would you choose? The ae1500 or the dw291 ?
I’d take the ae1500. The buttons on the dw291 are too easy to accidentally press.
@@JimKinkade I saw your comment about the springbars are they actually that bad?
great comparison
Eligibility is fine with Mudman 9500, gotta have pretty bad eyes to complain. Alot clearer than my previous 5600 and older, which where still fine.
I put bull bars on my AE1500
Genius move. 👍
May I know what casio bullbar that fit on AE-1500?
Thats interesting sir...Any video or picture link?
@@ThioHardy78 i have it home I’ll make a video whenever I make the drive back home and tag you
i returned mine, and range man. ordered a mudmaster. still think my gbd-h1000 is a better option
The GDB-H1000 relies on the app. These are good options for stand alone usage.
Great video, thank you 🙏
Given the cost difference you could buy 15 Casio AE1500 for the cost of one madman. Th mud man may be more durable than one AE1500 but given the cheep replacement cost this is a non issue. 15 watches worn sequentially is more durable than one mud man.
@@bikemmm6167 and when it breaks 150 miles from the nearest Walmart? What then? Do I take 15 Casio AE1500s with me everywhere I go?
I have that mud man got it the month it came out I had a gwg-1000 that somebody stole from me in Phoenix , I need reading glasses but I can see the time in the day . I wish I could take off the compass I think that’s the problem? I could be wrong but it’s my go to watch for now that is . And it’s always accurate thanks to it being automatically set every night, but I wish it was more clear as well.
As cool as the compass is, I think you’re right, it causes the visibility issues.
@@JimKinkade yeah me too lol and it’s not like we are Indiana Jones when will we ever use a compass?
It is a cool feature, but I would rather be able to see the time more clearly
Did you try the GD 010?
Like comparing apples to oranges, one's a entry level, and the other a top of the line, so of course one has much more features.
I love AE1500. It would be great to have G-Shock of AE1500. The visibility is the thing. Mudman does not have it.
Look at the new G-Shock GD-010.
G-Shock GD-010 -- Chaotic Unboxing
ua-cam.com/video/h2EmzztpVMg/v-deo.html
YES. YOU'RE RIGHT. IT'S THE SAME AS THIS: YOU KNOW WHEN THE SO-CALLED SURVIVAL SPECIALISTS ARE TALKING AND THEY HOLD OUT SURVIVAL KNIVES AND SHOW YOU THOSE LITTLE KNIVES. WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING WITH THOSE LITTLE KNIVES LIKE TOOTHPICKS. HOW HILARIOUS, HOW HILARIOUS. IT'S THE SAME WITH THESE WATCHES.
Ae1500 is the best casio and i have loads of casio watchs over the years
The AE1500 is amazing value but still feels relatively cheap compared to my g-shocks and protreks. Can't have it all I guess
There's some tradeoffs when it's that cheap.
I love the AE1500, just so damn easy to read!
yes, sir!
Digital Protreks have large numbers
True. At 18:42 my ProTrek makes a cameo appearance.
@@JimKinkade yes, I commented before I got to that part in the video.
Watches and power tools look like transformers.. on the other hand many try to imitate the apple look
I thought most guys love legs. But it's links now.
Aw yea. Links are where it’s at.
I have two ae1500, they are my favourite watches to sleep with and shower.
I have that AE1500 and wouldn't have even looked at getting the GW9500 had it not been so damn cheaply made. The screen scratches easily and the bezel guard keeps popping off. I don't have those problems....
Wow just as I was writing this I hear you mention my previous comment 😆 I'm done 😂
I knew what you’d say. You’re the rain on the AE1500 parade.
@@JimKinkade it pays to watch the whole video before commenting 😳
shake the watches more. helps me puke