@@ma-mo Loved the video. Funny, though: I love the watch but can't tell "time" with a digital watch. I need the time as a relationship on a face, so all my watches are analog.
@@joest.eggbenedictus1896 interesting. While I would prefer an analog watch, I find that the majority being made today (while being plenty BIG) are so busied up with gaudy design elements and unnecessary information that it's impossible to locate the hour and minute hands. I just bought a $15 watch online: how much diving and time-zone crossing world travel do you imagine I engage in?
@@ma-mo Totally agree. I went watch shopping for Christmas and couldn't find anything smaller. Every time i asked about one at the counter they told me it was a women's watch. I stick with Timex Expeditions. They have small faces. I did find a Caravelle, which is a Bulova entry level brand.
Nice review! I appreciate the occasional foray into philosophy, since watch reviews can get pretty boring. I bought my first SKMEI (1912), because the F91-W backlight was unacceptable. From there I moved on to the 2042, and eventually another 8 or so SKMEI's. All have great electroluminescent backlights (very important for me) and all sell for $3-$7. They work very well as watches and are often conversation starters, when someone notices that they aren't Casio's. I'm waiting for SKMEI to copy my favorite Casio, the W-800H, but I'll still always have a W-800H, because of the 100 meter water resistance of that model.
my wife started wearing a Timex watch again, after using a fitbit for a few years. I checked on one with the Peanuts characters on it...but the cost made me gasp. This Ali special may do the trick. take care
I don't know the answer to that. The paperwork that came with the watch doesn't say. And I haven't owned it long enough to be able to say. Maybe someone else can answer?
Funny how the world works. I've only recently got the band of my W217H replaced because I missed wearing a wristwatch. I love them, but the band tore, and with no watch shops nearby to repair it quickly, inertia set in and the rest is history. The Skmei does seem like an F91W upscaled to W217H size. Not the worst thing as long as durability is not a concern, I suppose. Casios are tough, but Skmei I have no idea. I like the size, though. I have very large wrists so the F91W doesn't look or feel nice, but at the same time I want a wristWATCH, not a wristCLOCK. Especially since I wear it "upside down" with the face inside the wrist.
I said I was going to stop, and yet I did not in fact stop. I also ordered a Casio A168, with the stainless steel band. You know, for situations where the black resin band of the F91W (or the Skmei) just wouldn't work.
Roger that. I have the 1412 also, but that has the same problem the F91W has: it's too small. If that size was good, the F91W would be perfect. The Skmei 2042 has all (or most) of the things I like about the F91W but in a bigger form. That was my point here. Thanks.
This type of display is very convenient, because you have all information about time and date, and there's no need to touch any button. I have a Chinese copy of this model, but I had to resold the quartz, because the previous one didn't give accuracy. In your case, 1 sec per a day is a pretty good result, usually the accuracy of Chinese watches much worse. Strangely enough, here in post Soviet countries we've never seen this model, not even copies. Instead, the iconic model here in 90-s was a no-name Montana watch, with similar screen. It had several melodies of some American songs.
Great video showing both watches side by side comparison. Thank you for posting
Thank you. I still wear the Skmei every day.
Those are some very good watches. Nice review!
Thanks!
Pinning for the 80s again… Yes of course! You bet. The 80s was a happier place to live in ❤ who all agrees with me? Don’t be shy just hit like. 👍
Totally agree with you 🙂
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They have a difference in buttons and pressing?
The buttons on both watches have the same functions. Thanks!
So excited about this video!
Well, set aside some time. ;)
@@ma-mo Loved the video. Funny, though: I love the watch but can't tell "time" with a digital watch. I need the time as a relationship on a face, so all my watches are analog.
@@ma-mo If you go back to my Dark Academia video and see the analog clock on the intro, thats a 1970s GE from Grandma's house still kicking
@@joest.eggbenedictus1896 interesting. While I would prefer an analog watch, I find that the majority being made today (while being plenty BIG) are so busied up with gaudy design elements and unnecessary information that it's impossible to locate the hour and minute hands. I just bought a $15 watch online: how much diving and time-zone crossing world travel do you imagine I engage in?
@@ma-mo Totally agree. I went watch shopping for Christmas and couldn't find anything smaller. Every time i asked about one at the counter they told me it was a women's watch. I stick with Timex Expeditions. They have small faces. I did find a Caravelle, which is a Bulova entry level brand.
Nice review! I appreciate the occasional foray into philosophy, since watch reviews can get pretty boring. I bought my first SKMEI (1912), because the F91-W backlight was unacceptable. From there I moved on to the 2042, and eventually another 8 or so SKMEI's. All have great electroluminescent backlights (very important for me) and all sell for $3-$7. They work very well as watches and are often conversation starters, when someone notices that they aren't Casio's. I'm waiting for SKMEI to copy my favorite Casio, the W-800H, but I'll still always have a W-800H, because of the 100 meter water resistance of that model.
I still wear Casio, about the only part that wears out is the wristband. Looks like the Skmei wristband fits you better.
Agreed. Thanks!
That's also my experience: only the band ever gives out. Luckily it's the easiest and cheapest part to replace.
Thanks for the review!
Any idea how it compares in size to the Casio w217h, especially the thickness?
Is the alarm about as loud as the Casio?
@@michaelhorn8962 I'm planning a video on this topic, now that I've ordered a W217h. Thanks for the idea!
I'm confused, how do you connect it to an iPhone?
Digging through my Box Of Random Cables, Cords, and Connectors right now. I'll keep you posted.
Via Infrared-Dial Port
Scart lead.
I have the skmei one I compared it to f105w damn it has a better display! Its sharper! With better viewing angle! But I prefer the f105w's blue face 😅
If you got a new one . How about giving me the old f91w 😂.
Btw love your videos
@@abhishekmahar289 My wife wears the F91W now! It's a perfect size for her.
Thanks!
@ma-mo was kidding 😂
Btw nice review
my wife started wearing a Timex watch again, after using a fitbit for a few years. I checked on one with the Peanuts characters on it...but the cost made me gasp. This Ali special may do the trick. take care
$5 watch, $0.10 Snoopy sticker... And you're the hero.
W-217H is pretty much exactly the same, but with a much much better backlight, and a PLENTY longer wrist strap.
Hello Can You please tell me the battery life of Skmei 2042? does it gives 7yrs like casio?
I don't know the answer to that. The paperwork that came with the watch doesn't say. And I haven't owned it long enough to be able to say. Maybe someone else can answer?
In an other video, i saw that have biger battery, and estimate about 3 years cosinder the brighter light
Thank you.
Funny how the world works. I've only recently got the band of my W217H replaced because I missed wearing a wristwatch. I love them, but the band tore, and with no watch shops nearby to repair it quickly, inertia set in and the rest is history.
The Skmei does seem like an F91W upscaled to W217H size. Not the worst thing as long as durability is not a concern, I suppose. Casios are tough, but Skmei I have no idea.
I like the size, though. I have very large wrists so the F91W doesn't look or feel nice, but at the same time I want a wristWATCH, not a wristCLOCK. Especially since I wear it "upside down" with the face inside the wrist.
I said I was going to stop, and yet I did not in fact stop. I also ordered a Casio A168, with the stainless steel band. You know, for situations where the black resin band of the F91W (or the Skmei) just wouldn't work.
@@ma-moSkmei has many casio alternatives for cheaper and smaller, also with better backlights.
That's not the F91W clone by Skmei. You are looking at the 2042, but you needed to compare with the 1412 which is the direct copy of the F91W.
Roger that. I have the 1412 also, but that has the same problem the F91W has: it's too small. If that size was good, the F91W would be perfect. The Skmei 2042 has all (or most) of the things I like about the F91W but in a bigger form. That was my point here.
Thanks.
@@ma-mo ok. Well played. 🙂
This type of display is very convenient, because you have all information about time and date, and there's no need to touch any button. I have a Chinese copy of this model, but I had to resold the quartz, because the previous one didn't give accuracy. In your case, 1 sec per a day is a pretty good result, usually the accuracy of Chinese watches much worse. Strangely enough, here in post Soviet countries we've never seen this model, not even copies. Instead, the iconic model here in 90-s was a no-name Montana watch, with similar screen. It had several melodies of some American songs.
That sounds like a pretty cool watch. Thanks, Yuri!
Yuri: You should make a video featuring one of those Montana watches. I love to see it!
Casio F105W is better with Illuminator and similar sized
I like Skmei because I have big hands... I can't use small watches
Thanks, AlvaLink.
a pocket watch maybe?
@@jegesbubu I had one in the past, but lost it somewhere. Good thinking, though.
Skmei knockoffs are just junk
@@MrLong_time That hasn't been my experience, for the most part.
Thanks for watching and commenting!