Casio Mission Impossible?! The $24 DW290

[@julzmax956]

I have this Casio. It's one tough bastard of a watch. It's the watch I wear when I do any carpentry, cut the yard, work on my car, basically any type of hard labor type of work.

[@inoegraha9193]

Lol agreed hahaha.

[@bngr_bngr]

MericanSport I treat it like my Rolex.

[@electron7659]

Warehouse work kind of watch 🤔

[@entertainme7523]

What kind of carpentry work do you do, boy?

[@BroAriq]

@@bngr_bngr true, i treat my $100 watch like $15,000 watch. It'll look expensive

[@Lanciarules]

for me it's not so ugly: looks cool

[@Raff785]

for me it's not so ugly G-shock: looks cool

[@kennedyparker4646]

That true sir....i salute your comment👍❤

[@19luX92]

It's 90's charm I think. I love it too. Ordered of course :)

[@lastwhtknight3002]

I like its looks.

[@chrisulfen8775]

IDK man. It looks pretty good.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder.

[@wordsmithgobshite3296]

He's Scottish, so he wouldn't know

[@AnyoneCanSee]

@@JustOneMoreWatch - Well, there's hope you yet then, eh pal. ;-)

[@xxhotshotxx]

Not ugly at all

[@kinegossmith5063]

This looks better than the DW-5600 to me (which I also think looks great). It’s more interesting in its design and I love the color accents. It’s a perfect beater. Definitely NOT ugly. I usually align with your opinions, Jody, but I think you’re way off with this one.

[@kolbedolin4857]

I agree with some if the other people in the comments. Although it is not something you would wear in a formal setting, it still has a cool retro look to it. Great video!!!

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Most Casio watches, specially the digital department, aren't made to be used as jewelry, they're made to actually be used, out there doing stuff. It's a tool

[@ronch550]

Robert Mueller wears this thing with his suite during big meetings. Guess he's the real Mission Imposible kind of guy.

[@cossack814]

This watch is not ugly. At all. It is epic.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Each to their own mate! I think it's 🤮

[@cossack814]

@@JustOneMoreWatch Thanks for replying! Hey, the watch don't make the man - the man makes the watch.

[@mhz9003]

Looks like a great everyday beater. And IMHO its no fuglier than the majority of the ridiculously oversized G-Shocks available today.

[@e.c.5100]

I bought the DW291. They amended some of problems of this DW290: the looks (imo) it's better; the strap is curved like G-shock straps; it has a 10 yrs battery, 5 alarms, 24h timer and chronometer, world time (29 cities) etc...for 40Euros!

[@zacharyg2966]

I think it's kind of freakishly good looking! Cool watch. Great video!

[@neuromancerXL]

Hey, it's not that bad lookin.. and it was in mission impossible!

[@frankgregory8891]

Just received mine today.

[@entertainme7523]

Everybody knows this

[@matt4398]

Ive had mine for 7 years. The strap softens over time and gets much more comfortable. 20mm perlon straps fit fine on these too

[@LS1007]

I recently purchased a DW290 and a 18mm nato strap will not fit so how can a 20mm fit?

[@zimeynawi7181]

@@LS1007you can use strap adapter

[@samcook363]

I think it looks awesome. Gives me ‘Alien’ vibes

[@quakeranger]

Agreed... feel the same

[@SnarkyRC]

The DW-290 is an awesome watch. It's hex shape is unique. Mine is from the 90s. It has a gold screen with a silver stripe instead of the red one. It's one of my favourite watches of all time.

[@urielalbertosanchezm]

Its so unique that I love it!

[@elarson312]

Agreed that this is not the most attractive Casio made but a useful watch for some. Thanks for the review.

[@a.m.2368]

One of the best, longest lasting watches I've ever owned.

[@rasto4]

i stil haw mine get et when i was 14 now im 42 still run

[@stuofthepots]

I ended up buying one in NZ and I absolutely love it, weirdly I love the look. It has something no question

[@JG-yo3ft]

On my 2nd one. Owned this 10 years ago, along with the 5600. Used for many years. GREAT BEATER! I'm partial to it, although looks will always be subjective. Like the 5600, very popular with the military and police force. Thank you for the vid!

[@coolti44]

super functional though! I only wear mine for swimming and cycling. Great watch!

[@cavalry1213]

Oh man! I think it looks pretty good! 😂

[@mcnasty9437]

Got this watch for my 10th birthday back in 1998, loved it!. Unfortunately My younger brother attacked it with scissors and that was the end of that.. found another in tk maxx on sale for £16.99 last year, Bought it instantly. my favourite memorable watch out of the 30+ I own. Great channel Jodie, my father and I always watch the uploads. 👍

[@freddysolano5835]

I just found out They still make this watch I bought this when I was a young kid at Caldor I have so many fond memoriea of it I thought I was the coolest kid in school, I jist ordered another one just for the Nostalgia

[@papankunci]

DW290 is One of my fav Casio.. i like it so much i have 2.

[@wongjefx980]

Have a Casio DW-310. Been with me for over 20 years and change battery maybe 3 times, and gone many a trip overseas, kayaking, hiking what not. It just works. Not sure if Clint Eastwood’s character in Heartbreak Ridge wore one or not.

[@sausagewizard6975]

Robert Mueller wears this one to congressional hearings!

[@marcbrock369]

Mueller is a demented old fool but I like the watch

[@tylovset]

I just got this and unlike you I love the looks of it. Much cooler than the 5600, and buttons are perfect. The strap is rubbish though as you say, so I replaced it with my Casio WS210H's strap (which now has a nato). Looks great and very comfortable. This is basically as tough as a G-shock, with mineral crystal, 200m WR, el-light. It is the only one with those specs in this price range.

[@burnikshrapnel]

Agreed better looking than the 5600.

[@albertocastillo4572]

I got this watch in 2004 as an spare watch and it still working, the green paint is gone so is the crappy original band. I don't use it everyday but when the job is messy, this guy rocks

[@user-hj6uf6nr9b]

Although I'm a G-Shock square fan, I bet you can give this 290 a good kicking and it will come out the other side intact. For the price, surely unbeatable.

[@tomvanzanten479]

I absolutely love the look of this watch!

[@garywoytko6085]

😮

[@jamespetkwitz8737]

This has been my daily driver lately! I love this chunky guy!

[@zzzzxxxx341]

What a gorgeous watch, let's go!

[@justinstandring7413]

For those that don't like the hard strap,you can put an F91W strap directly on this watch and it is instantly more comfortable.It is an excellent fit to the case and also matches the watch well despite being slimmer.

[@hollyfeinson5481]

Your voice can make me purchase anything. !! Great video

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

+Holly Feinson Hahahahahaha! Maybe I should do voicovers or radio ads! Cheers.

[@krunkologist]

I just scooped this one for $33. And I love it, man, if I could have gotten it for $24 it would have been the best bang for buck watch BY FAR.

[@MrTw2009]

I have had mine for 2 years and it's still great for the price. The blue backlight is great too.

[@Netwirq2]

Got 2 of these bad-ass watches. Not ugly, but its tacticool. Got one on a Nato strap.

[@RobLawson1982]

I remember buying this from Argos as a kid in the 90s. Gonna have to get it again.

[@billmcgovern4968]

The 200M water resistance is very important with this watch. Just one look at it and you want to toss it on the bottom of the ocean.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

+Bill McGovern Hahahahahaha!

[@MementoMori._.]

Great video, I actually kinda like the retro vibes from it!

[@tundra75]

I saw this watch and immediately thought of power armor from the Fallout video game series. I had to get one!

[@FlipChipSerg]

Eh, i still love mine. It’s a really tough and durable watch, so that’s all I need. I’ve even taken it to diving trips and, it held up like a champ

[@BarnOwl61]

Good review. Like all Casio watches this works just fine. Not winning a beauty contest, this one.

[@ronch550]

It does have a certain charm, kinda like what you'd see in an 80's or 90's sci-fi flick or video game. Not that I would buy it but I'm not shutting it out either. At $24 I might consider it, but where I live it's going for $40, and at that price, I dunno.
Personally though, I'd get the GA-2100. Really nice and takes cues from the Royal Oak.
Edit - 3 days later this watch is starting to grow on me. And I suppose it is a bit of an iconic watch that watch people will recognize. And 200M water resistance for $24 is amazing!
Oh no!! I already have too many watches!! Must.. control.. urge.. to.. buy.... 🤣

[@oldschoolcool76]

You could always opt for the follow-up Casio DW291 and if anyone asks, tell them, "this retro design was inspired by non other than Robby the Robot from the 1956 sci-fi classic...Forbidden Planet"...as you slowly edge out of the room.

[@TheSpritz0]

I remember timing Track & Field events with a Casio back in the 1980's!!!

[@azzamrobbani10]

Unique and looking different from the other.... Awesome 😘😘

[@woonfaseng8737]

i have this watch as a backup watch ... always in my briefcase or backpack.... will use it whenever it rains heavily and i need to swop it to replace my dress watch or more expensive vintage watches/ pilot watches to avoid water penetration via rain or storm

[@happiness8138]

Did the same. Now i have clost full if fancy watches. The dw 290 is on wrist always. Leave the fancy for the casino or special outings

[@jodiwilson7299]

Got mine now. Sat on a 19mm Hirsch pvd NATO strap. I 🖤🖤🖤it.

[@jgladieux1964]

Looks pretty cool, reminds me of a tank turret .

[@tohian]

Just got this watch today. It’s great.

[@TheKaosUSMC]

I’m so new to the watch game but man I love that I found youre channel. I love it. All I have is a Seiko snk. A bertucci field watch and a Casio protrek. Hoping to expand.

[@willywantoknow2563]

Ive had mine since...well... Over 20yrs now still going strong! And i bought it back in the day cause it looked cool😎, i only learned today it was a mission impossible watch😎😎

[@drh2098]

It wears well on the wrist. Ultimate 90’s watch...one of the most 90 esque designs period of all consumer products. Paul Newman wore one....

[@gorkajames6475]

These are roughly the same price as the 5600 now.

[@bbehzadi413]

Got to say I actually disagreed with the outcome of this review I actually picked one up for around $22 and had my watch repairer throw on a 20mm rubber dive band and shave it down to 19mm and I think it just looks like a million bucks and I actually ended up really liking the looks of it but changing the band made all the difference

[@indaleciomendez8442]

I own this watch and have to say it fits comfortable on my wrist.

[@baron5688]

fits*

[@indaleciomendez8442]

BaronVonAron I don't even know how that happened lol.... stupid spellcheck

[@NakaNakaDerkaDerka]

Agree with many others, this is a great looking watch and better than the 5600.

[@TheGoodwolfe]

Thanks mate, great review! Not sure what's up with Amazon and G-shock, but several models have been fluctuating like the stock market for the last week or so. I even saw the DW5600 for $25 earlier today, and now it's back up. update: the DW5600 back down to $25, so I just ordered one!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

+TheGoodwolfe I hope you bought the 5600!? I paid $37 last week!

[@TheGoodwolfe]

Oh, you bet I did! $25 bucks for a classic and iconic G-shock? no-brainer!

[@fungus70]

TGV of Urban Gentry loves it though...

[@Jerubei]

Star Trek fans would recognize and appreciate its Klingon spaceship inspired design. Casio should replace all lettering with Klingon and will, without a doubt, sell a ton of these, at five times the current price.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

+Jerubei Hahahahahaha! Love it.

[@abysstone]

I have that watch.

[@adsagp]

Thanks for the review. Was looking at getting this and your honest review has steered me away from this watch. I'll stick with my G-Shock G-5600UE-1 and get the bull bars for it. See if I can find a nylon/NATO strap for it as it doesn't sit quite right. My Rangeman GW-9400 broke after pulling it apart to fix the triple sensor, anyway beyond repair now. The G-5600UE-1 is nice but a bit small. Considering getting the G-Shock GXW-56-1B positive display or a G-6900 with the bigger buttons.

[@fukutaichou1903]

hilarious intro haha i'm still thinking if i should get it just for the 'collecting' part

[@iiifardocheiiil.500]

The way you move off the camera at the begening 👍😂😂😂😂

[@xpusostomos]

It's funny to look at this $24 watch 6 years later and see it's $40 now. A sign of out of control inflation perhaps.

[@randymarsh3677]

After 4 years do you still call it ugly? I just bought it because of it's unique look. and it really looks like nothing out there

[@pedrosaenz2800]

Not a bad option! WORKS!! A beater and better than many Omegas in !!

[@RobertNES816]

Meh. The DW5600 is awesome, I love mine. As for watches with sorta weird shapes that actually look good, The DW6900 and DW9052 are both awesome.

[@adrianfederici5850]

What a fantastic looking watch. Purchased this one and the 291 on your review. I seem to buy watches that are ugly and you don't like, we must have more reviews on watches that you don't like and think are ugly. Fantastic. Great review as allways.

[@S-Ltd1000]

I just got one of these today. Have been evaluating a gshock g2900 and a dw5600 negative. I prefer the dw290 to the 5600 although the strap is indeed shite. Feels as durable as the gshock though.

[@natebaumgartner9958]

I actually wanted this watch back in the day, when the movie came out. Lol!

[@vaibhavkulkarni2371]

Waiting for DW 5600 upcoming review. please make it at least 15 minutes.

[@marianesamnishanth2744]

Not ugly just different . U would prefer it

[@craigsbuyer2270]

So it looks like a G-shock buts it’s ugly does that mean G-shocks are ugly 🤔. Hell no, it’s a unique and rugged designed time piece that I get a lot of compliments on cause of it’s He-man robotic design 👍

[@johnadams3107]

Jodi c,mon,thats a cult classic.I have its older brother as well,the DW-340 300m.

[@frankgregory8891]

Would love to see the 300M?

[@oscar-uz4dw]

this watch has doubled in price to date in canada 2021

[@waynebrookes4309]

I can only assume they released this to increase sales on all their other models

[@senorbolainas8439]

The best casio option if you love the G-Shock series but you don't have enough money.

[@darrenaquilinapfso9903]

I have one that holds sentimental value as it belonged to my grandfather who passed away 2 years ago. I wear it daily.. true not the most pretty to look at but it does the job as a beater just like grandpa used it. :) He actually went diving with it... Me no for sure 🤣

[@MOsesIcan]

Is it bad that I kind of like it? / bet you could do some sweet mods with it

[@SnarkyRC]

It's one of my favourite Casio watches.

[@RobinhoodarrowsRHA]

Maybe im weird but I kinda like the looks! But heres the BIG question....
Have Casio got it right now that theyve updated to the DW-291h? 🤔

[@evansmoak7182]

Your hatred for this watch is somewhat motivating me to get one. Does that say more about you or me? Good review 👍🏻

[@AntonioRodriguez-ot4dh]

IS NOT UGLY IS DIFERENT AND A GOOD WATCH FOR DAILY USE AND CHEAP I HAVE 2, ONE FOR MORE THAN 12 YEARS AND I CHANGE THE BATTERY ONLY 1 TIME I RECOMENDED THIS WATCH FOR DAILY USE FOR WORK

[@watchthereviewofficial]

I just bought one, thanks alot!

[@JxT1957]

that is not an ugly watch it is beautiful

[@gregnutter4658]

I like the looks so I just ordered one.

[@bigmeany1184]

I just received my new ugly companion. I must say it wears quiet nice. I got it for $34 it has gone up in price but still a bargain in my opinion. Love you review mate!

[@mobec4071]

What are you talking about? It’s the best looking Casio

[@JonathanShawTheCulturedBrummie]

I like it.

[@mortimerwatt1766]

I have absolutely loved my DW290 since the 90's and the only Casio watch I have two of in case I lose one:-)).
I have looked on some sites that absolutely hate it but then again they prefer that silly, ugly, weird looking, Casio Royale (why the hell you need a pointless world map and analogue circle, that you can't see and takes up half of the screen, on it I don't know) so no accounting for taste I suppose.

[@electron7659]

No longer that cheap. They're now going for $55-$65. I wonder why 🤔

[@3lectronic0]

Currently it cost $10 more on Amazon. How about the strap, Is it durable? I'm between G-Shock DW6900-1V for $46 and this one for $34.

[@ReviewCrap]

Yeah, I should have grabbed one of these when they were under $30, cheapest I can find new old stock is like $46.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

That'll be the TGV Effect!

[@stuofthepots]

I love it, really prefer it my other more expensive watches, it has something

[@alejoromero]

I like it and want one.

[@innoc3ntbystndr]

I don’t know, man! I think it looks really cool and unique. Just ordered one from Amazon. Lol!

[@theesurge321]

Not ugly.

[@frankgregory8891]

Just received mine.Not sure why so many people call it ugly?

[@frankgregory8891]

Another great review.

[@erik1974Fortal]

The odd shape for the 290 is due to diver abilities to press the buttons

[@emreisiklar]

It is a film ⭐️