A 38mm Full Steel Casio Watch: What They Got Right & So Wrong (A1000M)
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- Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
- Today is part two of an Urban Gentry miniseries on classic Casio watches, with a review of their latest full-metal A1000M-1BVT. This has to be one of the most contentious watches I’ve reviewed this year, and it has simultaneously enthralled and frustrated me.
What did Casio get right and what did they get wrong with this release? And how does it compare to its predecessors - the AW158 and AW168? Is the future of Casio made of luxury all-steel watches? Let’s find out!
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I have a negative-display G-Shock. Every time I look at it, and cannot see the time, I realize how little I care about what time it is.
I just bought a Hamilton... I wear THAT when I want to keep abreast of the time. As a retired teacher, I remember being a slave to the clock (and the bells); I'm enjoying being an anarchist.
Brilliant to retire early... and totally miss this Covid mess. However, I retired because of cancer... so it's kind of a draw. :)
Bradley Greenwood God Bless and all the best to you 🤙🏻🇺🇸
GOOD LUCK BRADLEY
Hamilton?
God bless both my parents beat cancer one in their 50s and one in their 60s. You will pull through if your still fighting it my friend 🙏🏼 ❤️
Prayers and good vibes Bradley. Keep your chin up. Get better.
As always... so professionally narrated, written (not sure "edited" is needed here, too) and directed. Your videography skills and writing are just impeccable. Thanks for always producing such great content.
Cannot agree more! Thanks TGV! Onwards and upwards!
@The Bishop Thanks so much. As someone who is trying to learn videography basics (we're talking novice level) for his own upcoming UA-cam channel... TGV's skills and knowledge hold my fascination and inspire unhealthy unabashed envy. Hehehe He's just so damned amazing!
@The Bishop Great observations re: these eye-popping TGV vids. And thank you for your support re: my own channel topic. And thank you if you're referring to my FaceBook page (same name) where a bit of my unique take on the Slavic Vampire -- strictly focusing on the historical evidences -- is revealed.
And love the similarity in our online monikers, here. Rock on, bro! :)
@@FatherVampire You said it all. I couldn't agree more. I've always been a Casio fan, what's not to love? There's practically a Casio for everyone, and another..and...
I managed to pick up a vintage Casio 60QS-20 from the 70s with the full metal case for next to nothing as it was 'broken'. Turned out it just needed cleaning inside and out! Now in perfect working order and one of the gems of my collection! 😀
What a beautiful review. For me it's the best review of ANY product I've seen on the tube. Exquisite work.
As much as I like reverse/negative LCDs, they immediately make the watch feel non-vintage to me, as I never saw these in the 80s. But it's nice to see a much improved backlight over vintage pieces. Wearing my DW260 currently, same 690 module as the DW1500...and I really love that DW1500 for the steal case and 200M WR, but...the plastic bezel protector rings always breaks and is impossible to replace these days.
Thanks for this review, TGV. As always, impeccably produced and narrated. I love Casio digitals, and this is quite a cool addition to the lineup.
As ever, a great ‘warts and all’ review. I enjoy how you present all sides, neither emphasising good or bad, just pointing both out and letting viewers decide for themselves. That’s what a PROPER review is all about.
I do love a mesh bracelet and I like the subtle mother of pearl dial.
Watch enthusiast over here that just stumbled upon this video and your channel.
I must say I am stunned by the thoroughness, precision, and overall just extraordinary quality of your review(s) and video(s). Very very high quality work and deliverables over here, thank you loads for it. It was a pleasure following this video.
That was great TGV! A perfect review with such attention to detail
Lovely video as always, TGV! You make my night every time I see a new one pop up. Beautiful Casio save that I absolutely loathe negative displays. Casios are near and dear to my heart as well. Cheers!🙂👍
Your history lessons are the best. Perfect way to build the complete story. Bravo!
Great video once again, really enjoyed it. Everything about it was great!!! Keep up the brilliant work
Finally I found a gentleman on youtube talking gently about watches with nice jazzy sounds on the background. Excellent and pleasing video. Cheers
TGV thank you for a another GREAT video. You always give me the information I need in order to make a decision when it comes to whether I'm going to buy a watch or not so thank you!
Another wonderfully entertaining as well as informative review. I really enjoy your content. I would love to offer my own horological video reviews, but you already do such a stellar job of it that it is nigh impossible to compete! Well done.
Phenomenal video sir. Editing and commentary were top notch.
I have this watch and modded it to make it a positive display. Absolutely love it now, and its super easy to read.
Love to see you back at keep up the good work.
Oh boy yes. I love how you always upload when i had a stressfull day. WHERE ARE THE CAMERAS TGV ! WHERE !?
So lately we've been getting more and more unique intros about the topic of the video and I love it, the quality gets better and better!
I have always appreciated your efforts to highlight less expensive quality watches and your reviews do a great job elevating sometimes pedestrian but high quality timepieces. So I say this reluctantly, but this particular Casio does not seem to fit your usual criteria for quality: a) It's not tough / scratch resistant / water resistant and b) it's illegible. There is no excuse for not being able to read a watch, especially with Casio's new generation of highly legible reverse LCDs (see my GBD-H1000). Anyway, keep up the excellent work TGV! Your work is excellent!
You might have the best intros in youtube history. Seriously, I am starting to come here just to check them out. Superb content as always!
Loved the intro. Watched the video and was very entertaining. Then I went back to watch the intro again, well done 👍
Great work once again. I am starting to consider a new collection because of these videos. I don't think a watch that is over a months salary is a sensible idea anymore. The importance of the lower cost watches is amazing. It is also impressive how the design is so rich and interesting. I can't say I will enjoy a watch 1000 times more by spending a 1000 times more.
You highlight my main criticism; it's still not QUITE there!
Full metal is a step forward; sapphire and 10bar is a necessity! If they can bring all that together people would happily pay double, add a gold-tone to the range and it would sell, sell, sell! Come on Casio!
The durable stainless case is kinda wasted if the crystal is not on par.
And NOT make it in China. So disappointing because it's a really almost excellent watch.
What would we do without Casio hating watch snobs? Try an Allay digital, made in Germany, all steel, sapphire crystal. I have one, very cool watch.
Ya right now casio is landing it's own cumshots on its face
That (sapphire and 10bar), plus a timer function.
Would be a instant buy.
I put a mesh bracelet on my A163 a few months ago. I think it looks fantastic as does this one. I'm a big fan of mesh. It's light, breathable, comfortable and surprisingly elegant. This is a stunning watch, but I find it hard to justify paying the price when you can have the fun and character, if not the quality, in it's predecessors. But I still love it. It's a Casio, no more to be said. Great video my friend, hope you are keeping well?
Thank you for the honest review TGV, I had luckily ordered one immediately after watching your video only to find out moments later they are sold out everywhere!
Sweet intro. This channel has the best intro. Always keeping them fresh too
Was eagerly waiting for your video amidst this chaos TGV! Kudos! 🍻
Love from India!
As of writing this comment. There is now a listing for this very piece on Amazon in the US. I have purchased one for myself and cannot wait to wear it constantly and make so many memories surrounding the watch. I actually own the positive display A1000 variant and have enjoyed the hell out of the thing. TGV you have gotten me into watches and my CASIO collection is only growing stronger.
I always enjoy coming home from work to see a video from the channel, it makes my day, even when i watch them at night
That makes. it all worth it, thank you so much Conner, I hope you had a good day.
Best regards,
TGV
Best review of this watch that I've seen so far. I agree with everything you said although I would prefer more dial options that aren't mother of pearl.
I bought this watch about a year ago because of this video and i actually wear it more than my other much more expensive watches. I love it so much.
Thanks, another great video and review. I appreciate your honesty and integrity, that's something noticeably missing from so many reviews!
I should point out there's a difference between Mother of Pearl (MOP) and abalone. MOP can be found in oysters, abalone, and other mollusks, it is a milky-white color. Abalone shell has the rainbow shades in it, as such, this Casio has imitation abalone, not MOP. Most people don't know there is a difference especially since both abalone and MOP can come from the same place!
The opening surprised my neighbor, TGV 😂😂😂
Great video as always. 👍
TGV, was wondering when Part II would come along! Excellent as usual. The negative display may be problematic, but do kinda like the exotic band on the A1000. Keep em coming and as always “onwards and upwards”👍
Beautiful vídeo. Many thanks. What a joy to watch!
Just bought an A1000D so without the negativity in more ways than one. I get the criticisms. Maybe they will bring out a version with better water resistance and sapphire crystal but to be fair, for now, I am over the moon with mine. You can feel the ridges on the bezel and that captures me even before the mother of pearl effect does in most light. Fantastic.
Thanks for the great review! Merry Christmas and greetings from December 2022!
Your intro is once again top top class, well done 👌.
Love your work TGV ❤️
As always, your reviews are a work of art, and Casio deserves such a considered review. I've owned more Casio watches in my life than any other brand. So many that some, I've misplaced!
I can't see myself spending this much money on this watch though.
What a great review TGV. I really appreciate that you give as much detail and consideration for watches at this level as you do with the "super luxury" watches. I also appreciate the review, because I kept thinking this watch isn't that expensive how can there be so many negatives...most of them I can live with, but the 30m water resit is an absolute deal breaker for me. That's a huge bummer. If they can make the $30 Casio Royal 100m, what can't this be at least 100m. Sad, but I hope they come out with a model with a higher WR rating.
I was such a Casio fan boy from about 8 - 23, where every watch I bought was a Casio, must have gone through about 20 of them. I was even given as gifts, xmas & birthdays 2 Swatch Watches (The see through one and a POP Swatch), a Accurist Diver and and a Hand me down Tissot . I never wore them except on the day I received them, next morning, Casio back on the wrist. Then from 23 to about 35 I had about 4 G-Shocks, wearing them until they disintegrated from my wrist. It's only since my mid 30's I have had the Swiss bugm but still own a number of G-Shocks and other Casio, like the Duro.
I love this channel smashing job growing mate👍
Thanks for the videos TGV! I nearly bought a certain fashion watch made in China, then I watched your video and spent double my budget but I’ve ended up with a Tissot le locle powermatic 80!! So glad I did 😉
Watching this while wearing my Casio F-84W. I’d love to see Casio start making full metal case models of the A158 and A168. The new A700W is an amazing newer Casio where they just got it right, they missed an opportunity there to make it with a metal case.
I’ll likely end up getting the A1000, but those Mother of Pearl dials arent really my style. The Black seems to be more subtle, but would prefer the positive display over the negative. Come on Casio, so close, but still short of perfection.
Thanks for the video. I always love your Casio reviews and enthusiasm for the brand.
Really enjoy your videos. Thank you!
I'm really enjoying your content. A long time subsciber thank you TGV!!
Hey TGV, I somehow managed to miss the video notification🤦🏻. Love the videos my friend, keep it up 👍
This concept is a good start for Casio! Producing digital watches with steel cases is not that expensive and a lot of people would actually buy them. They just need to come up with more appealing designs. Standard LCD screens (not the inverted ones) and not mother of pearl faces in order to make them look a little more masculine. Let’s see!
Spot on and yes, the mother of pear is hideous.
Don't worry, you can hardly see it. Your masculinity will stay intact.
Yup, i just want a return of the DBC-1500 with a metal case....
@@PixelZan LOL, true, but, it remains hideous just the same
Is your masculinity really that fragile?
Casio's been really been knocking it out of the park lately. Love this release!
Love the design, although it does seem to have a very hard-to-read negative dial. Following your steps I bought a G Shock Mudmad, it was the coolest beater watch but it had the same problem. Love the channel and I deeply think that the world needs more urban gentries. Thank you for sharing your passion with us and best regards from Chile!
Other than when I was a kid I havent looked at casio but this is fantastic , thumbs up for the review TGV
TGV, your videos are the best. I have been following the channel for years and thanks to you, I fell in love with watches.
I don't know if you plan to review and discuss the new Lorier Falcon/Neptune, but, I really hope you do. I know for a fact there's a lot of people that want that video on the channel.
TGV dude for some reason i've been wearing my Proplof constantly - can't get enough of it lately even though i got it like a year ago - i love falling in love with a piece for a second time - thank you for great videos sir
I don't blame you the, the ProPlof is ruddy amazing!!!!!!
Enjoy it for me,
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
YESSSS!!! My friend TGV this is what I've been waiting for😁😁😁
If the water resistance is anything like the a158w I think anyone who isn't a life guard or pro diver will be fine. I do see what you mean about the sapphire glass though.
Much love to you and you're family over seas in these times.
That intro was awesome. Especially the outrun scene
Great review! This is a super handsome steel watch. I kind of want one now ...
I grew up in the 70's. All these digitals leave me cold as if I'm Decker in the rain in a dystopian Blade Runner movie. The friendly analogue face of a watch has been replaced by diode chips making their eerie glow. How can it not know what it is ? Yeah I know. I'm fine, really, fine.
Great review mate! Negative display on this Casio model looks sharp indeed! Thanks
Have had it for a few months and really enjoying it. Coming from only wearing a Casio a178 for the last 5 years, it is a nice step up for me as I am older now and in college. The look is amazing and perfect for a casual/street/prep style, pretty much anything you'd wear in college goes with it. Price wise, I would not spend $150 on it but at $60 from Spain (TicTacArea) it is well worth it. Especially considering it will age so much better than the a168/178 which has the chrome coating peel and face scratch easily.
TL;DR If you are a young man who enjoys Casio digital watches this is a MUST BUY.
Proudly displayed on my desk in the office sits a F-91W on a watch holder stand, accented with a $20 black leather band keeping perfect F-91W time.
Sick intro TGV!!! Love it
5:00 pretty sure it is not an EL backlight, especially in that shot you can see a distinct bright spot at the side of the display, which is a rather clear indicator of an LED backlight
Edit: it even says LED backlight in the data sheet in the shot before, so i think you just misspoke
Mannnn! TGV got the best intros in the business!🔥🔥
I rewatched this video I have to say the review is quite good. You're attention to detail in this video and the way you elegantly put the characteristics of the watch casio should be paying you And I don't say that to be insulting I mean that you elegantly and beautifully showed the watch in its true form.
Just love all your content. Thanks to do it 🙌
Thank you!
Best regards,
TGV
Great vid!
Nice PS Vita cameo, one of the most underrated consoles ever.
So true!!!!
Thank you Travis, happy PS Vita gaming.
Best regards,
TGV
its a shame Sony never properly marketed it here in the US.
As usual, love that intro!
Great video! Can you swap out the wrist band for the older version’s band?
Good evening TGV, great intro for a very destinctive watch! Love this little Casio-gem, I would love to see Casio to release this to a wider audience of watch enthusiasts. Living in Europe I will defo try to get it on the wrist. Have a great evening!
Great Video, as per usual! Could you make a review of the Werenbach watches? These are made from real spacebound rocketparts. Sounds pretty cool to me!
Good day TGV! I've been watching your videos since 2018 and I am very mesmerised every time you upload one. The work you put into your videos is unparalleled. I hope everything is alright there. Amazing videos and wonderful introooo! Thank you for uploading them and giving us your wisdom in watches.
Yours truly,
SMD
Wow, you are Original Gentry!!! I deeply appreciate it, thank you so much.
You have inspired me, I hope you are well too. That kinda of loyalty and kindness will take you far in life if has not already.
Onwards and upwards!
Best regards,
TGV
Great video once again
The fact that you sometimes have difficulty reading it might be a feature and not a bug... Because from a distance or even up close it remains more of a silver black wristband and NOT shouting the time in huge digits into the whole room.
Nice intro! Love this Casio and their vintage line is interesting. Would love to see a Ball Engineer II Marvelight review. Ball watches are so underrated in my opinion. Nice vid as always!
Agree. I have couple of their limited models
Once again great review, positive and negative points.
Thank you
Nice watch ! Love your videos and reviews ! I’m planing on driving through the Sahara with my motorcycle next year and was wondering if you got any top choices (watches) for the desert . 👍👍👌
Just to fill in some back history, both the F and A lines of Casio watches go back a long ways, starting with the F-100 in 1977. The A-250 was available in 1980, which I believe was the first A series. It lacked water resistance, but had similar functionality to today's A-158W. Both the F-91W and A-159 (and I believe the A-158) were released in 1989, sharing the 593 module still used today. There are countless other related F, A, B, and W series Casios from this era, some are even full steel screwback models.
T, Absolutely bloody fabulous mate. King of the intros strikes again. Love the video. Best to Hugo. Matthew
Thank you number 1.
Best regards,
TGV
Its a nice piece hope to see upgrades in the future, like positive dial, also electro luminiscent light!
Great video! I'm happily wearing a A158WE daily, already on the second battery. I might upgrade to a A700WE or even this A1000M when (or rather "if") the A158 breaks.
Thank you for covering Casio watches TGV, greetings from Mexico
Thank you Jorge :D
Best regards,
TGV
P.s. LOVE LOVE LOVE MEXICO!!!!!
Totally missed Casio releasing this. Thanks for bringing it up, though. I'll certainly get one to accompany my A158!
An absolute pleasure.
Thank you Tim,
Best regard,
TGV
Fantastic video. Great watch. Hopefully in the future they'll release these watches with higher water resistance.
Great upload TGV. These metal Casio versions have crossed my mind several times and I fully agree with you. They aren't quite there yet, however they provide a promising future for Casio. Let's hope for the best and keep our fingers crossed that Casio will sell metal digital watches worldwide eventually.
Looking forward to the next one.
Regards,
Koen
Fingers crossed indeed!
Thank you Koen,
Best regards,
TGV
Well, you certainly covered all basis on reviewing this watch , very professionally executed...
I'm definitely not a fan of the band, I would rather the traditional style stainless steel segment band, and less of a dark digital display, the water resistance is mediocre and a let down, as you rightly mentioned, but based on most 30m Casio's it will almost never leak during swimming activities, never had one fail thus far.
Great review!!! I hope Casio will make more steel cased watches this year.
Thank you and hear hear!
Hopefully this is the start of a new era for them.
Best regards,
TGV
Yes! they are worth it!! - I love my A1000m and it's a regular wearer
Great video! I'm not really digging the MOP dial but I do like the bracelet! Cheers my friend!
What a stellar combination on 17:18!
I'm planning to check out the a1000d in person in a weak as that mother of pearl dial seems to be rather devicive on the Net. Anyways, thanks for an outstanding review as always! Regardless of my final decision on the watch itself, I thoroughly enjoyed watching!
Bought the white MoP dial version of this with the oysterstyle bracelet and I quite like it. As you said it's lacking a bunch of features but the looks/form factor of it more than make up for that IMO. Would be cool if they expanded on the idea of it more outside of an obscure EU/JP only release originally marketed as a ladies watch though lol.
Excellent intro!
It mixes the vibes of the neo retro wave that this exactly watch brings to us! Old reliable tech made better!
I really like this watch and was tempted to buy it except for the price which I hope may be reduced in time. I ended up purchasing a Casio A700 which I purchased here in the UK at a retailers for only £27. Like this watch it is very slim at only 6mm and it really wears well on a small wrist and is really comfortable having a mesh bracelet. I was lucky to get mine for the price I paid for it as it is more expensive even than Amazon where I have purchased most of my Casio's except for my G-Shock 5610's. I will probably get an A1000 at a later date. Thanks for your review on this watch.
A version of this was my first real watch. I've. Had felt urges to get one again so many times, but never pulled the trigger.. Maybe I should 🤔🤩
Okay that intro was fire!
That is so sweet!! Will have to add this to my ever growing collection of watches. Thank you for the review. Dr Paul UK.
You might want to take a look at the Casio Ediface Sapphire (EFR-S107D-1AVCR) and Casio Oceanus (OCW-S100-1AFJ).
The Ediface is a super-thin, super-affordable quartz sports watch with sapphire glass and 100m w/r, while the Oceanus is pretty much the ultimate go-anywhere grab-n-go watch with atomic timekeeping, sapphire glass, 100m w/r, and has a titanium band and case with their solar-charged Tough Movement in it.
It's so light that once you put it on you forget you're wearing it. It's also super-easy to adjust as you hop timezones.
The Oceanus is their JDM line while the Ediface is their everywhere-else line and the two are completely different. The Ediface 1AVCR I picked up brand-new off Amazon for $60 but the price jumped up to $94 after folks found out about them and started buying them in droves. The Oceanus stays around the $500 mark for both the non-bluetooth and bluetooth models (I opted for the non-bluetooth original).
And don't forget the recent Timex Pac-Man digital watch re-issue for the ultimate in 80s throwback. Available in gold-tone, silver-tone, or black @ $80/ea.
Edifice