Casio Budget "Diver Style" Watch MRW200H In Depth Review
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- This episode of the Good Timekeeping Show is all about Casio’s MRW200H-3BV, which is a budget-friendly version of the classic Diver Style watch. This was purchased for a clearance price at a local Walmart store but it can easily be found for about $18-20 from many retailers online. Be sure to check for other color and style variations if you do a general search for MRW200H. This uses Casio’s module 5125.
This watch offers 100 meters of water resistance, a rotating bezel, a bilingual day-of-the-week and date window at the 3 o’clock position and quartz accuracy to within 20 seconds per month (or, in my experience, even better than that!) in a lightweight, resin case. The battery should last about three years before it needs to be replaced.
Although 100 meters is considered a minimum rating of water resistance for any kind of open-water diving, this should work very well for general use even while someone is swimming or skin diving. And its size makes it literally a good fit for men, women and children.
UPDATE: Casio has a larger-than-average version of this watch and I recorded an In Depth Review of that one, so feel free to check out the MRW210H at this link... • Casio MRW-210H In Dept...
I have one of these for seven years now, this happened:
+ Scuba dive down to 27 m no problem
+ running on 2nd battery in 7th year
+ still accurate to +6 sec/month
+ no scratches visible on case, scratces on crystal easy to buff out with polywatch
- bezel is frozen, can't be turned anymore
- strap broke. Replaced it with 22 mm soft rubber strap with cut corners 2 mm on each side to fit 18 mm, looks much better than 18 mm strap.
I got one in 2017, I took it trekking around Myanmar, skiing with a few good crashes, a fair share of hits that teenage kid endures at school, I swim at the beach in the surf all the time. I got the battery replaced once and apparently one of the screws was rounded out and I have seen no sign of water damage even with use in the surf. This watch will last you. The battery lasts well and so far I'm very happy with this watch as a daily beat around watch 😀
I bought one of these 21/2 years ago. Brilliant watch I once spent a whole month snorkelling every day with it and no problems. Very accurate as well.
This watch was one of the best things I've ever bought for $18. The color of it is absolutely perfect for me too. Love the bright green on black, love the band, love the diver style, and it is incredibly accurate, and gives day and date as well. The size of it is perfect as well, not too big, not too small. Can't beat it for the price.
Can you read the time in the middle of the night ?
Got the gold-black diver style for just $19! Bang for the buck this Nasa WB-57 certified watch is! 🤩🔥
Pros include-
1. Affordable as hell
2. 100 m WR 🔥
3. Diver style hands & markers 💥
4. Day-Date ✅
5. Good size
6. Lightweight 😌
7. Gold white black colours, funky & flashy
8. Resin, no worries for water
9. Good lume as well
10. Rotatable metal ring, diver style
TOO MUCH VALUE HERE!
Cost to WR ratio is unbeatable here! 🤩🤩
I also have this watch for about 7 years now and I wear it to work as a car Mechanic say no more it's the toughest watch I ever had not even any of the markings as come off from the barrel ,this watch should be called a g shock 👍
Just changed the battery; in rotation it lasted 4 years. Strap died first at 3 years, but easily replaceable through Amazon
I have 2 of those watches I trust those more than my other 200 dollar watch
The green MRW-200h is my “ALIENS” watch. 🔥
What do you mean by that? Out of curiosity?
@@jimbronson14 It has no basis to the movie “Aliens” like the Casio F-100 or A-100 to the movie Alien. I just call it that cause of the green numerals. 👽.
Type 0 Negative green, metal band from Peter Steele(RIP). Got this watch on it's way to me.
Great for the money especially for someone who is in water frequently. The bezel comes in handy for keeping track of almost anything (like a swim). Nice review!
I've just bought the blue one after watching this video. I cannot wait to receive it! 👍
I wear one as a work watch. Much more accurate than 20 sec a month. Mine is more like 3 to 4 seconds. Great value for money.
what a beautiful color contrast
The greatest value ever! I got the same colour for 4.$ at Walmart on sale, I went back and bought the black face for 20.$ I love the screw back, so much easier to change the battery than those annoying snap backs that Timex uses, Timex would charge 60.$ for this, if they had made it.
You can’t judge how much air you have in your tank by the time in your watch, just some friendly info from a former search and rescue diver. Nice review
Good to know. I hope you didn’t have to learn anything like that the hard way. Diving seems truly amazing.
I find them for $15.
Tough as nails, I swim and snorkel with them without any fails.
Good Morning Greg,
About a week ago I bought 2 of these watches. The black face and the white face versions. They work great. Only paid $5 per watch at Walmart. These are my new yard work watches. Haha!
Mine is +2 seconds per week. Phantastic. Even after a year it's not even a full minute ahead.
That was really perfect information to get the right day set up on my Casio.. Many thanks for the listing.
3 year old video, I know, but I got 3/4 of the way thru and then ordered that very version from Whamazon 5 min ago. For $19, why not?
Brilliant review, I just purchased this watch and it is fantastic for the price, very accurate and the bezel is useful which surprised me as I bought this on a whim…
I have two in my colection. I wear them more than any other watch. Why? It fits my wrist, it's light and comfortable to wear, it's 100m, and I really like the looks. My newer model, white and black, the numbers are lumed and and last quite awhile. Also the movement seems very accurate. It's well worth $20.
Always had my eye on this model.. Thanks Gregg!!
Hard to resist even at the “full” price of $20. After I posted this my daughter asked if she could wear it. I may have just given it away forever!
Got this green one and put it on a orange Casio rubber strap with black buckle and orange keeper. Looks great IMO!!
I bought mine about 6 months ago, swimming in the ocean and in pools, no worries at all. They cost over $100 in Australia.
100$ for mrw 200h?
@@Bear-1080 that's expensive
$59 at GLife, Aus
Casio has some of the greatest, toughest and long lasting watches. No wonder Bill Gates wears them.
...because his life is so adventureus??
He also have a similar MRW200H. More specifically, a MRW-200H-1B2VDF.
I got one too.
Had it ,may be 6,7 years now, already change the battery once and replace the band also once.. overall i really like mrw 200.for my small wrist i think this one suit me well.tq
Afternoon Greg :-) thanks for the heads up, I don't know why I didn't think about the jewelry section in Walmart having a clearance section of Their Own and I'll definitely be checking that out here in the Boise area
That's where I buy mine.
Now I have orange, blue, green and white.
Easy to replace the battery and I swim with them.
Amazing watch for the money. Get the black and white one.
I saw one that comes with a metal bracelet. Hmmmm.
@@GoodTimekeeper my understanding is Bill Gates wears the b&w one and the metal one. You'd be in good company. Haha
I just got the same one . Change the strap with a casio A158 stainless steel one. Makes it retro a little. 👍😉
I have this watch along with a couple of much much more expensive Swiss watches and honestly this $20.00 Casio has gotten the most wrist time over the last year. With its price point it’s almost disposable. I don’t have to worry about damaging it or losing it and the bright green numbers are easy to see with my 60 year old eyes.
Definitely the Green for me ! Imagine all those green areas glowing in the dark. Too bad it's only for the hands Anyways great watch I wish the same thing would come in automatic
Nice watch overall.
This is a cheaper alternative to the luminox watch which is like 300 pounds.
Great review 👏. Ive been looking for a beater watch i can use at work, found it! Lol
Wholesome video. Thanks for the information man
got this one already and so excited to use it on beach 😂😂😂
Mine is all chrome.....including the metal band.....looks great......
Mine has an accuracy of about +2 seconds per month. I adjust the time only twice a year when the daylight saving cr*p forces me to do so, if they'd stop that nonsense and stick to the real time, I'd wait for two years before the need to adjust would arise.
You have her well trained mate 😎👍
It keeps good time and costs virtually nothing. In truth, what more do you really need?
Для дівчини підійде,як на подарунок? Я її дуже сильно кохаю!
You have a very good Spanish. Saludos!
I bought the white face and the black, then swapped the chapter rings.
I saw some at Walmart after I posted this and they had even more colors than the ones I showed in this video... but they weren’t offering a reduced price yet.
@@GoodTimekeeper honestly go black and white. Then treat yourself to steel one (for special occasions)and be a bit more Bill Gates.
What'd you mean diver style? If it's 10atm, then it's a proper diver in my book
I’ve had mine in the ocean, hot showers, pool and hot tub last 5 years. You could always get a replacement strap
Most important for me able to survive the CA 🌧️☔ had some other that foggs up
I wish it glowed in the dark or had a light
I have the version with the white face & black numbers & the hands have lume.
@@sci-figuy6668 Mine has lume as well. Black dial with white numbers.
This is a G-shock in disguise. When you open the caseback you will see that the movement is protected in the same way as G-shocks are. I think it is also made of the same resin type. Difference to G-shock is hardlex not mineral crystal and no extra functions like alarm and stopwatch. If you don't really need that this is the best value for money. Period.
@Napoleon BonaparteDès sept ans ma montre n'y a aucun problème avec le changement de la date Monsieur Bonaparte.
Nice watch
I have one question . Casio uses miyota movement then why they use module number as if they make their own movement .
Bought the yellow one a few months back. Unfortunately sometimes my wrist will break out with a rubber band and I had to return it. Others times they are fine. Where is the clearance section for watches in Walmart? I have seen a lot of real bargains in videos.
Some Walmart stores still have jewelry counters with locked display cases, but I see where the newer stores and newly remodeled stores are moving away from that and not selling any watches which cost more than about $40. It’s a pity. The locked display cases are where I’ve seen the clearance watches.
Hi Greg Happy New Year ! At the 7:58 mark in your video what is the model of that steel case watch you are weighing ?
Reminds me alot of luminox lol
Luminox has better lume, but thats all. If you dont need good lume the casio is the much better choice.
Fun fact: Actually Casio MRW series is actually an Inspiration from Luminox watches the designs are similar with some Luminox watches so yeah it’s cool because MRW series are actually tough and very utilitarian I have MRW-200H-7BV and MRW-200H-1EV but I am interested to hear some opinions from sailors and Navy officers both Merchant Navy and Navy…
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Such a fantastic watch da fuah, lightweight, easy to wear, splash proof...fuah...
i got the same, exactly. Thank you.
how about night time does it luminate ...
Hello. Did you use this casio for swimming/diving?
I don’t do a lot of swimming or diving but when I go to the lake I wear a watch. If it’s a Casio rated as water resistant to 50 meters or more then I don’t hesitate to wear it while I’m in the water. I’ve never had any trouble with these watches getting into the water.
Just broke mine... Was stupid enough to change the date at 11pm... It stopped working. Is it done and can i save it? Thx.
I don’t know. I haven’t dealt with that yet.
@@GoodTimekeeper I've had it for 5 years and it worked flawlessly. Damn.
On quartz watches, usually you just do a movement swap, but that's as expensive (and more work) than buying a new one.
Why not buy a new one, then open up the old one? There's a couple of videos on UA-cam to guide you and you might be able to see if a gear stripped, or if something just got dislodged.
Hi Greg, does the band feels thin and flimsy? Or thick and solid? Just bought one and wanna make sure I got the authentic one. Thanks 🙏
Might be a fake. I have a few and the bands all feel solid comparable to a gshock
@@E97x Oh no.. 😢
@@jazzyk4046 dont be upset. That yours is original.
Mine can be a fake one too...I watched videos before I bought it and now...it's just different...plus I can't even turn the bezel...f@ck them...
Do the green numbers stay lit?
Only the hands have lume
Have a Black and White same model
Changing batteries should take about 10 minutes
I got the black and white one
Can you see the time in pitch black nights?
Unfortunately the lume isn't the greatest on this watch. It is pretty weak and only last about an hour at most. But if you want a cheap and reliable watch for day to day use then this is a great option. I had mine 6 years before the battery died and I moved on and I just received a deceased friends I gave him around the same I got mine and it's still running great 9 years later. The old guy loved this watch so much that he wore it over other much more expensive watches like his old 70s Omega or Citizen nighthawk.
Short arrows annoy me...All models Casio...Greetings from Norway...
How to set day date on EF-130D Casio Edifice
kind of reminds of a Brietling style.
I have this watch. Cost of this watch is Rs 1995 in India.
Hi Greg when setting the day for my watch it won’t let me set the day until a couple of hours have passed, changing the date is fine just the day any help would be appreciated 👍
Ive read on manuals of other watches that close to midnight you shouldn’t adjust the date. I guess the date changing gears are engaged and won’t allow adjustment to set.
ua-cam.com/video/EawGI5HaoLE/v-deo.htmlsi=Uv3CItcN1pMVuxn-
Watch this, it fixed the issue with date day. Worked a treat
has a night light? the flashlight comes with it?
No and no. Sorry.
2nd
You'll have a hard time finding the MRW-200H for less than 40 USD these days.
I had some success at eBay. The prices of many Casio watches have gone up a little bit recently but eBay seems somewhat more stable.
@@GoodTimekeeper prices on eBay were as high as elsewhere if not even higher.
Amazon.
Bought one of mine for $18
Bullshit, its 21.00 on Amazon today.
Still 20. At Walmart
Luminox like
My watch to hard for rotate bezel bro...
same
Do you selling this watch the first one which you are setting?
Hi Greg.
Something thats always annoyed me in the US is having to deal with two day of the week languages on the same watch, how the heck does that even work without some illegible day of the week popping up continually-? I dont mind the date so much but I hate the two language BS and its for this reason ive always hated such watches ive had in the past and avoided them ever since - I like this watch and would like to have one but wont buy one for this reason, its just what they call it - A COMPLICATION that youre forever having to correct over and over id just as soon do without it.
For me at least, they look great in video but in person.... it looks every bit it’s price. But that’s me, I’m sure lots of people are totally fine with the watch and that’s great.
Yes, it does feel flimsy. Got one that I gave to my son, but he stopped using it when the strap snapped and I figured it wasn't worth replacing... 😅
I will always own one of these Casios. They look absolutely fine in person unless you’re a watch snob. Get the black face version with white hands and Arabic numerals. The seconds hand hits the indices dead on and it’s insanely accurate. Best watch for the money...literally! And yes, I also own Seiko automatic divers, Swiss dress and field watches. I set my automatics by this watch as it only gains 5 sec/mo at worst.
The lume is absolutely worthless.
What do you want for 15 quid?
That is a given at this price point. If you need lume, you must get a watch that offers that, my friend.
@@jeffj318 there’s a video on UA-cam whereby a guy hand-painted hands/indices with some crazy luminous paint.
It was like a torch when done.
@@robertwhitcomb6105
He took off the glas?
@gumbo7215 Here this watch costs close to the equivalent of $50 and I've never even bought a set of pairs of socks that cost anything close to that. $20 is probably the price of at least 5 pairs of socks.
Los relojes Cas son de la peor calidad porque la mayoría se ajustan con 4 pernos en una caja de resina o plástico esos 4 agujeros se vencen cuando cambias en la segunda pila y por mas cuidado que lo hagan, y ya no puedes sumergirlo en el agua una gran decepción los Casios con pernos y mentira que las baterías duran 7 o 10 años de los relojes digitales para lo mucho que cuestan son de pésima calidad
Never had any problems with the 4 bolts, I think it’s much more user friendly than snap backs