This was my watch in high school. After wearing it a couple years, I fell down the watch rabbit hole. But, I will always acknowledge that this watch is all I ever really needed.
Bought this watch as a field watch some years ago because it was cheap. The battery was easy to change and because the plastic strap split after years of use I bought some metal adaptors and fitted a 22mm Nato strap. This watch now has a special place in my collection.
I have just received this Casio, this same black version. I ordered it from Ebay around 10 days ago, and...I just love it! Yes, the second hand does hit the markers, which is very important to me. Highly recommended.
That’s a beautiful watch! I bought it for my mom (she chose it) because she wanted something she could see without reading glasses, this one was perfect for her. She picked up the one with the white face.
On the acrylic material versus other materials. Acrylic has the best light transmission capability of any material. This is why it is used in large public aquarium in thinkness of 300 mm without issues. Minneral materials would have serious tinting.
@@TomasWatchReviews Typical not. Standard glass is less expensive and higher scratch resistance. Acrylic is better in impact resistanc and color, typical less important for house windows. Acrylic is used on sll submerged systems due to impact and color quality. And easy to machine in any shape.
You make the best reviews Tomas. Amazing point about plastic/acrylic. Anti-reflective coating isn't necessary either... you can see right through it, it always looks sharp. The other thing is that sapphire, even with AR coating (unless it's like Omega who have endless layers of coating), it looks kind of blue in lots of angles. Acrylic on the other hand has a sort of warm to it, if it's a domed crystal like on a vintage watch (regardless of price) then it will be its own little sun when you leave it on the windowsill. It's industrial design from a different time and it's beautiful. 👍 Also, you can always buff out scratches with polywatch or just some non-gel toothpaste!
bought this watch with the white dial and steel bracelet after weighing Tomas' opinions heavily into my decision. Bought 2 watches on his god tier list and he's 2 for 2 now. He gushes about them in his videos and since the Casio's are so unassuming it's almost impossible to figure out why until I saw the watches in person. Something about these Casios are just so perfect.
I have 14 g shocks including two mudmasters and a rangeman. Guess which watch is actually my favorite in size and legibility? You guessed it, this very watch you reviewed. Wearing it as we speak.
One of my favorites, very comfortable on wrist! Glad you described the fantastic clarity of acrylic crystal and how mineral, and especially sapphire, are very reflective and kind of silvery. That's why I wish value brands like Pagani Design would put a quality multi-layer anti-reflective coating under their sapphire crystals and charge for it. I'm sure most people would be willing to pay for that feature. If Addiesdive can do it at reasonable cost, it can't be that much more. However, some people do not like the blue tint that some anti-reflective coatings reflect in certain lights which is understandable as well.
From my experience that blue AR does not really remove reflections, it only makes them blue :D Tried showing that two videos ago (Pagani D. vs Addiesdive).
@@TomasWatchReviews I watched your comparison and can see the difference - same amount of reflection, but just blue, like you said! After reading some watch forums, it appears that the only way to eliminate most of the reflection is to coat both the underside and outside of the crystal, but that means the outside coating will probably scratch off in places over time with use. Some people are also saying the a double-domed crystal with anti-reflective coating shows less of that blue or purplish tint.
double-domed goes on Addiesdive/Steeldive Seiko Tuna homages with the same blue AR. Even worse, because you see that blue haze from almost any angle with that dome. For some reason less haze on the Addiesdive then Steeldive, but I am not sure.
Thanks for your review, this is the first review I have seen on your channel, good job. I just wanted to get a good Casio analogue watch for a good price and got this. It is a nice change from my G-Shock Rangeman 9400-1, quite a lot smaller and very light and comfortable. It looks like there is quite a fan base for this Casio MRW-200H, after wearing it, I can see why that is!
I have this watch and love it. If they would just make it a little larger like the same size case as the duro (and the duro strap too) it would be PERFECT.
@@LosmiPZS I have the Duro, that's why I made that comparison. The duro is SOLID, so solid that it's excessively heavey. I love it and will keep it. I just think they could improve on the MRW. If they made those changes, it would be the only watch I'd ever own.
First review of this watch which is honest about the lume, which is not good. Other than that - fantastic watch, and I've noticed as well that the contrast of the dial face is so great that it's easy to read even in very dim light.
I've owned this watch for several years, and over the years I've used a few replacements, but I recently switched back to it but over time the bezel got stuck and the strap suddenly cracked. I recently replaced the strap and re-lubricated the bezel with Krytox 205g0, works like a charm.
I own this one. Surprisingly, this beater watch is quite likeable, seen used by Hollywood actors (Angelina Jolie, Sam Rockwell, Ed Helms, and even Henry "Arthur Fonzie" Winkler on his fishing trip!). The only thing I don't like are its relatively thin (too thin) size and the seemingly fragile strap.
A real beater watch..better than any expensive delicate watches..this watch is becoming very popular..simplicity..durability..reliable..low cost.looks very decent..very worth a price.
I got too late to notice this watch and didnt get to order the black one since its out of stock.. but luckily i found the black and red straps.. i dont know if its gonna look good but i really wated this watch so im happily waiting... 😅
I have one of those with a blue dial and baton hour markers... which is quite rare after being discontinued from what I've heard. It was my first beater watch that I ever bought and was on my wrist at work for a few years until my collection expanded.
I just got one of these... I kinda love it! Yeah it's listed as 43mm or so, but it wears small. Very comfortable watch and... for $20 hard to beat. I also love the Casio AE-1200 (Casio Royale) but it is digital... for an inexpensive analog dial, this is pretty good! Thanks for the video.
It's strange, the day/date wheel on my watch is entirely the same... seam between them is almost impossible to see, and the color is matched. Ahh well, imagine a $20 watch having some variation... 😏 I do see the color mismatch between the bezel paint and numbers on the dial though, the bezel numbers are yellowed.
Also, I've seen other reviews of this watch where the seconds hand does not hit the markers. Again, it's just down to what day your watch was made I think.
Optically I have no idea why but it seems plastic breaks the light in a different way compared to mineral and safire glass. My boxed plastic lens Swatches are clear and crisp looking from most angles. One plastic Q&Q with a single domed lens is clear as well as distorts giving the dial a nice pleasant appearance. Another Q&Q with a flat plastic lens does reflect more like mineral/safire glass for some reason. But I have noticed similar things as you have it seems. Best regards.
Tomas bro your Lithuanian🇱🇹 English accent is so cute & beautiful. I love your detailed reviews. Can u please make a comparison video between casio F91W vs casio MRW 200h please mate. Love from India 😃
No low battery warning and I have been caught out by it at a crime scene examination......not good! The similar solar one has a battery indicator which is probably not requireed!
Thank you for this good-hearted vid master! Sometimes less is more! *P.S. For a moment imagine this case made in fiber carbon and with a a-r saphire cristal ! Saludos!
Meh. Overpriced, overhyped, toy quality Sub homage. If you want a good Sub homage just buy Addiesdive, Steeldive, San Martin or something from that range that at least has proper materials like sapphire and ceramic and proper good lume..
I prefer plastic. It is so light. Would not feels as nice if it was metal. I use this bezel every day timing my drone battery chargings. Acrylic crystal is amazing, very good clarity and can be polished out. Lume sucks, yes...
I own three Casio watches and really like them. But this watch is looking cheap like a childrens watch. The acrylic glas is a no go. And I doubt the durability of the strap.
The off white he talks of is on the bezel, which is not lumed. Ironically, it doesnt really show in his video. I have seen much worse ones. The bezel white is often really creamy and off-putting.
This was my watch in high school. After wearing it a couple years, I fell down the watch rabbit hole. But, I will always acknowledge that this watch is all I ever really needed.
Good to know just began to be aware of watches and this is my first one based on what you said I'll try not to fall the rabbit hall
😅
Bought this watch as a field watch some years ago because it was cheap. The battery was easy to change and because the plastic strap split after years of use I bought some metal adaptors and fitted a 22mm Nato strap. This watch now has a special place in my collection.
I have just received this Casio, this same black version. I ordered it from Ebay around 10 days ago, and...I just love it! Yes, the second hand does hit the markers, which is very important to me. Highly recommended.
Great legibility, durability, 24 hr markers, day/date, low cost but great looks! It’s a winner!
Can't be beaten. It's a 'fully' functional divers watch for next to nothing. Absolutely brilliant. Casio are a fantastic brand
Use this for work when I'm on site. I love its rugged simplicity and wouldn't use anything else.
I have both MRW200H for my stepdaughter and MRW210H (Big Case) for myself. And now the hell-a-lot more expensive Luminox is out of my wishlist.
This is better made and more reliable than the luminox.
Tomas, that was a great review and description regarding the comparative visibility of different crystals.
YOU have a good day! 🚴🏿♂️
That’s a beautiful watch! I bought it for my mom (she chose it) because she wanted something she could see without reading glasses, this one was perfect for her. She picked up the one with the white face.
Good point on the acrylic crystal. There are even some expensive luxury watches that come with acrylic crystals because some people like them better
On the acrylic material versus other materials. Acrylic has the best light transmission capability of any material. This is why it is used in large public aquarium in thinkness of 300 mm without issues. Minneral materials would have serious tinting.
house windows are also acrylic I believe?
@@TomasWatchReviews Typical not. Standard glass is less expensive and higher scratch resistance. Acrylic is better in impact resistanc and color, typical less important for house windows.
Acrylic is used on sll submerged systems due to impact and color quality. And easy to machine in any shape.
interesting, thank you!
I like simple things in life, i like this watch too. No one can beat simplicity!!!
You make the best reviews Tomas. Amazing point about plastic/acrylic. Anti-reflective coating isn't necessary either... you can see right through it, it always looks sharp. The other thing is that sapphire, even with AR coating (unless it's like Omega who have endless layers of coating), it looks kind of blue in lots of angles. Acrylic on the other hand has a sort of warm to it, if it's a domed crystal like on a vintage watch (regardless of price) then it will be its own little sun when you leave it on the windowsill. It's industrial design from a different time and it's beautiful. 👍 Also, you can always buff out scratches with polywatch or just some non-gel toothpaste!
bought this watch with the white dial and steel bracelet after weighing Tomas' opinions heavily into my decision. Bought 2 watches on his god tier list and he's 2 for 2 now. He gushes about them in his videos and since the Casio's are so unassuming it's almost impossible to figure out why until I saw the watches in person. Something about these Casios are just so perfect.
These are the best value for money analogue Casio around, so good that I have 3 of them in different colours 😀
Thanks for the great video
I have 14 g shocks including two mudmasters and a rangeman. Guess which watch is actually my favorite in size and legibility? You guessed it, this very watch you reviewed. Wearing it as we speak.
Interesting! I am considering getting this analogue Casio watch. I have the G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400-1 which I love. Which is your favourite G-Shock?
@@adsagp rangeman but this little watch is still my favorite 😮
One of my favorites, very comfortable on wrist! Glad you described the fantastic clarity of acrylic crystal and how mineral, and especially sapphire, are very reflective and kind of silvery. That's why I wish value brands like Pagani Design would put a quality multi-layer anti-reflective coating under their sapphire crystals and charge for it. I'm sure most people would be willing to pay for that feature. If Addiesdive can do it at reasonable cost, it can't be that much more. However, some people do not like the blue tint that some anti-reflective coatings reflect in certain lights which is understandable as well.
From my experience that blue AR does not really remove reflections, it only makes them blue :D Tried showing that two videos ago (Pagani D. vs Addiesdive).
@@TomasWatchReviews Thanks, I'll check that out!
@@TomasWatchReviews I watched your comparison and can see the difference - same amount of reflection, but just blue, like you said! After reading some watch forums, it appears that the only way to eliminate most of the reflection is to coat both the underside and outside of the crystal, but that means the outside coating will probably scratch off in places over time with use. Some people are also saying the a double-domed crystal with anti-reflective coating shows less of that blue or purplish tint.
double-domed goes on Addiesdive/Steeldive Seiko Tuna homages with the same blue AR. Even worse, because you see that blue haze from almost any angle with that dome. For some reason less haze on the Addiesdive then Steeldive, but I am not sure.
@@TomasWatchReviewsAwww, that's too bad! Thanks for sharing your personal experience with that!
Thanks for your review, this is the first review I have seen on your channel, good job. I just wanted to get a good Casio analogue watch for a good price and got this. It is a nice change from my G-Shock Rangeman 9400-1, quite a lot smaller and very light and comfortable. It looks like there is quite a fan base for this Casio MRW-200H, after wearing it, I can see why that is!
Thank you, Tomas, for this superb review. I was going to get the Casio Duro and then went for the MRW-200.
funny enough, I have this watch on my wrist right now :D Love it.
I have this watch and love it. If they would just make it a little larger like the same size case as the duro (and the duro strap too) it would be PERFECT.
Just buy the duro
@@LosmiPZS I have the Duro, that's why I made that comparison. The duro is SOLID, so solid that it's excessively heavey. I love it and will keep it. I just think they could improve on the MRW. If they made those changes, it would be the only watch I'd ever own.
best review of this watch on YT, thank you!
Nice review, and the website looks great. Thanks for putting this all together.
Greatest watch under $25 ever made! Yes come some of the digitals are also wonderful watches but this one squeaks out the win.
First review of this watch which is honest about the lume, which is not good. Other than that - fantastic watch, and I've noticed as well that the contrast of the dial face is so great that it's easy to read even in very dim light.
I just hydro mod this watch yesterday. Hopefully it will still work next month lol
What oil have you used?
@@TomasWatchReviews I use Johnson baby oil. Let’s see how long this will last.
@@lancermaza6726 interesting, I bet it looks stunning now
@@TomasWatchReviews worth it. Looks stunning indeed. If this doesn’t work, I’ll just buy a new one. Lol.
my hands are itching to try that as well :D
Great review man! Keep it up! Love this watch ;)
Tomas, you have convinced me to get this one!!
it is amazing, you wont be disappointed :)
I've owned this watch for several years, and over the years I've used a few replacements, but I recently switched back to it but over time the bezel got stuck and the strap suddenly cracked. I recently replaced the strap and re-lubricated the bezel with Krytox 205g0, works like a charm.
Great watch and review. My soon has arrived his mrv now, and love it
I own this one. Surprisingly, this beater watch is quite likeable, seen used by Hollywood actors (Angelina Jolie, Sam Rockwell, Ed Helms, and even Henry "Arthur Fonzie" Winkler on his fishing trip!). The only thing I don't like are its relatively thin (too thin) size and the seemingly fragile strap.
Buy the metal strap i have it,its awesome.
there's a metal strap available. i used a red and black nato strap. looks great!
I have this watch tipe, very wonderfull.
Next time i will buy the watch casio tipe MTP 300L
A real beater watch..better than any expensive delicate watches..this watch is becoming very popular..simplicity..durability..reliable..low cost.looks very decent..very worth a price.
I have the version with green hour marks. I love it.
I got too late to notice this watch and didnt get to order the black one since its out of stock.. but luckily i found the black and red straps.. i dont know if its gonna look good but i really wated this watch so im happily waiting... 😅
😊i have the small model because it istoo large for me and i can read the time without lenses !
I have one of those with a blue dial and baton hour markers... which is quite rare after being discontinued from what I've heard.
It was my first beater watch that I ever bought and was on my wrist at work for a few years until my collection expanded.
Just bought one a day ago
I have it on my wrist right now :D amazing watch
I just got one of these... I kinda love it! Yeah it's listed as 43mm or so, but it wears small. Very comfortable watch and... for $20 hard to beat. I also love the Casio AE-1200 (Casio Royale) but it is digital... for an inexpensive analog dial, this is pretty good! Thanks for the video.
It's strange, the day/date wheel on my watch is entirely the same... seam between them is almost impossible to see, and the color is matched. Ahh well, imagine a $20 watch having some variation... 😏 I do see the color mismatch between the bezel paint and numbers on the dial though, the bezel numbers are yellowed.
Also, I've seen other reviews of this watch where the seconds hand does not hit the markers. Again, it's just down to what day your watch was made I think.
@@mercster to see the difference you need a direct sunlight.
Greetings. Excellent video, I have one and I love it, now it has no battery. Could you tell me what battery is the one that uses that watch?
SR626SW.
@@ItsAMadHouse360 Great, thanks
Excellent watch, I bought it today in a local store, it cost me 26 euros.
Looking forward to the gold 159 Review 👍
Great review as always, keep up the good work :)
I love this watch, i just wish the strap did not leave indents in my wrist.
Friend, why do the numbers on your watch glow in the dark? and I don't have it?
Great simple watch. Tho, it'd be even better without those PM numbers added, to keep the dial less cluttered. I'm not sure why they even add them.
My wife said the same
@@TomasWatchReviews Well, she's obviously a smart woman, with some good taste. ;)
There are heaps of different styles and colors of them. With diver dials, baton markers etc. just look it up.
How long guarantee ?
depends who you buy it from.
Optically I have no idea why but it seems plastic breaks the light in a different way compared to mineral and safire glass. My boxed plastic lens Swatches are clear and crisp looking from most angles. One plastic Q&Q with a single domed lens is clear as well as distorts giving the dial a nice pleasant appearance.
Another Q&Q with a flat plastic lens does reflect more like mineral/safire glass for some reason.
But I have noticed similar things as you have it seems.
Best regards.
it depends on the density of the material.
Pretty sure the colour 'mismatch' on the day date is deliberate.
In November 2024 this watch is available for £12.99 (including 20% UK purchase tax) which is unbelievable value. How do they make it for that price?
I have no idea, I would say this watch is worth up to 40 pounds. It is an amazing watch.
Tomas bro your Lithuanian🇱🇹 English accent is so cute & beautiful. I love your detailed reviews.
Can u please make a comparison video between casio F91W vs casio MRW 200h please mate.
Love from India 😃
hi. Both amazing but very different watches, apples to oranges :)
Very strange. The quality issues you mentioned in the beginning my watch does not have at all.
old video, they might have updated the watch..
@@TomasWatchReviews MY watch is 2 years old!
@@Shadow1986 you got lucky then! :D Is it from European market too?
Hey, just got this watch yesterday, the bezel is not rotating, any tips?
wd40?
@@TomasWatchReviews nevermind just fixed it, had to push the bezel up a bit with a knife
@@shehransalam4838 hm, that is disappointing, hope it feels smooth now.
Push it pretty hard and it will move
How long is the battery life? Did you change the battery yourself? Is there a low battery indicator on it?
sorry, don't have the answers.
3 years. You can pull the crown to stop the movement. No end of life battery indicator
easy to change battery due to the screws. plenty of vids on UA-cam
No low battery warning and I have been caught out by it at a crime scene examination......not good! The similar solar one has a battery indicator which is probably not requireed!
Thanks for the video ❤
What a great watch for the price...
look Casio Addiesdive MY-H9, very very cool watch.
It’s a great watch sir 🎉 my brother gifted me it I’m so happy haha
I don't know what is the function of the moving bezel , I'm a beginner in watches 😅
for timing. Set marker on a minute hand and bezel shows 60min from that position
@TomasWatchReviews I didn't know that , thanks a lot😁😁
........................very good detailed points........contrast...materials....light....those budget Casio's.....JUMP OUT..!!......Good Video...............
Great watch bought one new last week $15.00
it is my daily second year in a row
Is this watch scratch resistant
Thank you for this good-hearted vid master!
Sometimes less is more!
*P.S. For a moment imagine this case made in fiber carbon and with a a-r saphire cristal !
Saludos!
Victorinox I believe has something like that
What about Casio duro
Meh. Overpriced, overhyped, toy quality Sub homage. If you want a good Sub homage just buy Addiesdive, Steeldive, San Martin or something from that range that at least has proper materials like sapphire and ceramic and proper good lume..
If this came in a steel case, with a 120 click bezel and mineral crystal... I'd buy 3 or 4 and wear em till I die. Lume would be cool too but Idrc.
I prefer plastic. It is so light. Would not feels as nice if it was metal. I use this bezel every day timing my drone battery chargings. Acrylic crystal is amazing, very good clarity and can be polished out. Lume sucks, yes...
Над произношением бы еще поработать, а так огонь🔥
Casio mrw 200h vs W 219h Who is better...??? Bagus mana/pilih mana. 🙏😊
It's NOT called Color Mismatch, it's called COLOR CONTRAST
What is the name of that watch?, please 6:00
Casio MQ24
Mrw 200h ❤❤❤❤️
The strap lasts about 2years.
Super
I own three Casio watches and really like them. But this watch is looking cheap like a childrens watch. The acrylic glas is a no go. And I doubt the durability of the strap.
I had the same opinion before I bought and tried it.
The off-white is the lume paint. Unavoidable.
The off white he talks of is on the bezel, which is not lumed. Ironically, it doesnt really show in his video. I have seen much worse ones. The bezel white is often really creamy and off-putting.
You're Russian right?
No
Good review……but…….BUT…..FIRE whom ever is SUPPOSED to be ironing your shirts !!! (;
sorry :D
I have changed my mind and I am promoting this watch to the God tier. This is why: ua-cam.com/video/Nb-5RnHuIow/v-deo.html
fill it with oil
Oh yeahhhh
What does it do?
@@LosmiPZS That's the thing with UA-cam. You can ask a question a lot of times and you will never get an answer.
It has a 2 stroke engine.
@@HimanshuRajmaneCastrol R oil, then?
Una porquería con tapa de cuatro tornillos
Lose the adverts.... UNSUBSCRIBE
k, bye :D