The Ultimate Value Casio? The $16.50 W800H
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I have been avoiding this one, if I'm being honest. Its a spec monster for sure, but I've never been convinced by the looks. I'm still not! But hey, that's just me, I know a lot of you love this thing. Love is blind after all ;) Cheers, Jody
Bought mine in early 2010… still going strong in 2022 on the SAME battery. Has been all over the world, hundreds of swimming pools, several seas and oceans. Skiing wipe outs, mountain biking falls, toddlers, DIY, and Hardly a scratch. All for €20. I like the retro styling and have big old wrists too. Love this thing.
I had it for like 3 years then the wristband broke
Awesome to hear. Just bought a blackout (neg) version, coming today!
2012 watch and same battery in 2024!!! Easy to replace the band when it gives
i still have mine from 2007, changed today the battery and strap in orange color
I got one W800H around 7 years ago. Has been with me in over 30 countries and in each ocean of this world. Love it. It's a keeper
That’s cool
Wow
Can you tell me a watch cheap but good for all occasions...?
Is it an integrated strap or can you put any on it?
@@MrLizardLab it's not integrated. You can put any strap on it ✌️
nice to see you put casio watches side by side. You should do that more often. Most of us dont have access to these watches for viewing in one frame. Doing that is making us a big favor! Do more! thank you.
It took you long enough to come to your senses and recognize the true beauty of the W800. For me, in water maybe 5 days/week, it is the 100 M WR. I dumped the resin band and with the help of a little silicon spray, muscled a nato behind the very tight spring bars. Works great.
Casios are a slippery slope. Yes, they might be cheap, but you never just get one.
Just a few more Casios.
I got into them with a CA53W calculator watch I use for work and calculating hours per store as well as my bed time. As a soda vendor who often gets to look for abandoned change under self checkouts and coin star machines I hope to buy a dress watch casio for about $15 - $20 for Christmas
uwu
It actually looks good on you Jodie!
This sounds like some new channel name. "Just A Few More Casios" - JAFMC. Jody, are you listening ? ;P
I'm on number four myself.
Amen. I bought just one......then I bought three more. They're great watches!
3:55 “If you _read the instructions_ , it says...”
And so the legend dies
‘If’
Whaaaaaaaaaaat?! And another prophesied "END TIME EVENT" comes to pass! 😲
I love my W800. I love the design because of the 4 pusher setup. The 100 m water resistance is awesome. It's my pool watch and my shower watch. It's amazingly comfortable, so it's my sleeping watch as well. I love this watch.
Joel Plascencia You have a showering/sleeping watch? That’s hardcore bro. Respect.
My shower and sleeping watch too!
I was just about to look up what watch people use while sleeping. I like the idea of using this watch
I use my W800 for swimming, snorkeling and freediving. Great little watch!
I'm glad I'm not the only one with a "pyjama watch"
I like the fact people can find faults with a $16 watch . No , it isn't perfect and neither is your $5000 watch .
What a roast....
+10,000,000 🖒😎
How do you know a 5000 watch isnt perfect...
@@williamstalvey6920 Because, it doesn't buy you breakfast in the morning, or do your laundry, in spite of how much money you just spent on it...
@@jmmartin7766 Well said sir, I have a Tudor Black Bay that cost £5000 and i never wear it, Too scared of breaking it, I have 23 Casio's and iv worn each of them more than my Tudor
I love this watch. I've bought mine around the time my son was born and it's been with me ever since. 10 years later and my trusty W800H is still going strong with its original battery. I had to replace the watchband once, but aside of that it's pretty indestructable. A while ago my son wanted some watch like that too. I showed him a couple of digital watches and he immediately picked the F91W.
Nice! I had the silver metal case/strap version of the F91W (I forgot the actual model designation) back in '92 as a 12yo.......loved that thing. Was way better than the Lorus basic alarm chrono I had before it. I'm still a huge fan of Casio. (Also of Timex)
This is my favourite cheap digital watch. It might not be a looker but it literally has all the information you could possibly need visible at a glance.
This W800H has been my main watch for the last 10 years (bought in 2010). Still running on the original battery. It has been in all kinds of situations (heat, snow, sea, sand, rivers, dirt, mud...) and I banged it uncountable times and never broke. It might be a bit ugly, but definetly it worths every cent it costs, if you're looking for functionality and value for money you can't go wrong with this watch.
This watch has two hidden functions that can be unlocked using a soldering iron. A timer (one-shot and continuous!) and five alarms. To unlock them, it's necessary to disassemble the module and switch two jumpers on the PCB (their exact positions depend on the version, there are at least two versions).
@gibsonman121 I'm considering it
Any more details to share about those jumpers?
Hi I dropped my w217h on the tile floor and now the alarm and beeps are almost inaudible. Any ideas on diy fixing would be appreciated if you can spare the time.
@@Bear-1080 This problem has at least three different causes.
1. Broken piezo beeper (or detached from the case back): replace the case back.
2. Bad contacts between the module and the case back: check and align them.
3. Broken inductor coil in the sound circuit: replace it by a coil from any other similar watch. Typical parameters: 20..40 mH, 120..240 Ω. To check, take a multimeter in resistance mode and check the sound output contact against the module frame, you should see 120..240 Ω.
Thank you casio for making accurate time keeping available to everyone!
CASIO is my favourite watch brand and your channel belongs to my favourite channels. Kind regards from Germany!
i wear Casio W800H for more than 3 yrs and nothing wrong with this watch!! love it!!
I’ve had one of these for about 3 years as one of my first forays into watch collecting and I still absolutely love it. It’s very easy to read and the water resistance is a good feature over the F91W. Haven’t gotten any complements on its looks, but it’s been a great functional watch for me.
I have and totally love this one. Everything a digital watch should have
I put a strap from a W218 on mine and it improved the whole appearance out of sight. It now seems more integrated, solid and more like a mini square gshock. It also complements the thickness of the watch better than the original. Best beater watch ever ...
This is actually one of my favourite Casio watches. I've had mine for ages, it's perfect for when im working, you can also do a very simple, clever hack or modification on it as well, which i did, which adds the timer function to the modes on the watch. There's also a more complicated modification that i didn't do, which adds more alarms to the modes, I also bought a SKMEI 1335, with a Black stainless steel bracelet, because the bracelet fits and matches this Casio perfectly. When you modify a watch like this, it does make you quite attached to the watch.
I've got one of these for 9 years - still going strong. Used it for the gym, running, swimming & general everyday wear. Another feature (that isn't really a "feature" but is something that gets overlooked) is that as the date is set using the year: you never have to correct the day or day of the week once the date has been set - haven't changed it for over 9 years unlike some of my other Casios
W800 has been my daily beater for many years, love it.
I bought one of these as a holiday throw away watch (green bezel HM model) and find that I wear it a lot more than my more expensive Casios. Also it truly is a square whereas the "square" Casios by and large are rectangles :-) Also I like it's simplicity and straight forward function, everything you need and nothing you don't. Works for me.
Wife got me a W800 for Christmas. Really like it. Very happy. Feel like I've traveled back in time!
Great videos. Keep them coming. 🙂
I got one of these,it's pretty functional and i like it. I was considering getting the classic F-91W but i happened to find this one and to me it looks like an upgrade of that same watch. So i was like ''yeah for a couple more bucks i'll get it'' and so far i have been enjoying this watch since then.
I picked one of these up a couple weeks ago. Was only like $14 with a coupon on Amazon. I was considering the f91w, but was glad I discovered this model thanks to a video from Teddy. Also grabbed one for my dad and it fits his 8 inch wrist.
This is an awesome little watch. I love the straight business approach. All the functions you really need and I kind of like the look. But this is more of a function over form choice for me.
I have owned one since i was around 10 years old. After 7 years of putting it through every situation possible it still runs and looks good. The fact that this watch still runs baffles me, especially considering the fact that it costs around the same as a meal.
Armando Sturzenegger lol, the watch has not been worn to impress, i mostly wear it at work.
Love my W800H, for me the most of the G-Shocks are a bit too big and I think this bridges the gap between a square and the F91. I opted to purchase the model with the yellow/gold striping and modified it by adding a nice 2-piece olive nylon band and played with the module to add countdown timer functionality. All in all the watch looks great (that band helps it a LOT), has lots of functionality, offers good water resistance, and has a 10 year battery life. SOLD.
Honestly, I only bought this watch because of this review! I love this watch! In fact, you’re the reason I have 15 Casios 😒🤣
Beauty indeed lies in the eyes of the beholder. I thoroughly enjoy this watch. And being a small guy with a small wrist, the extra long strap was my only grudge. I swapped that for a f91 strap and I’m happy as a clam. Thanks for the review.
I have the W-96 H. It uses the same module but has square pushers and silver trim around the case. I prefer the look but it's only 50m . Thanks for the compliment on my SKX. Your modding videos were a great help when I was getting started. Cheers!
By the way, W-96 also can be unlocked. More, it can display the auto-repeat timer, but in a very unusual way: as a separator between two lines on its display.
I have one, it's almost perfect. Great for travelling.
I love my w800h and surprised people dont like it's simple, clean practical look. I use it weekly in the pool and over summer in the ocean, and never let's me down. Great video, keep them coming.
W-800H and AE1200 are my 2 favorites at the moment
Funnily enough, I think the W800 is the most attractive Casio you‘be reviewed so far. 😂
Yup your right Mr. Wolfthaler
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Always love a Casio review. I rescued a scuffed and strapless W-800H from the box we keep in the cupboard of Our Boys' Old Casios Whose Straps Have Perished, gave it a good polywatch and stuck it on a black and red NATO strap (which brings out the red in the dial lettering nicely). Slightly ungainly on a NATO but nice to have revived it and I enjoy slobbing around the house in it every now and then.
This is one of my 2 casio's....I love the large simple comprehensive display. The light plus the water resistance makes this the watch I sleep in and shower with in the morning.
There's a mod you can do on this particular model, where you remove a blob of solder on the circuit board, and it unlocks the countdown timer function. There's a video about it on UA-cam somewhere. I tried it on mine, and it works. I was initially concerned about compromising the water resistance by opening it up, but then realized I didn't care.
Great mod for this watch. Well worth the ten minutes it took to do
Wife has the same in khaki colour, swims and snorkels with it, absolutely loves it! Greetings from Greece!!!
Recently picked it up on a whim, as I was shopping for a first watch for my kid and this just appealed to me. I have one of the newer color ways with the gray case and quite enjoy the design and styling. I really love the layout of the watch face and display. It's just the right kinda busy and the spacing makes handy at a glance. My wrist size is ballpark 7" and I do think you'd have a hard time with a smaller wrist, as you'd likely see the band wrapping around almost to the lugs. That being said, it's very comfortable, the right mix of 80's retro and modern for me, and a solid set of features. 100% agree that the main improvement would be multiple alarms and the countdown timer built in. I paid $22 currently and would pay $30 for those extra features to be included, but that's definitely a want and not a need.
This is my favorite watch! It hasn't left my wrist for years, and it's been on many adventures. I'd step up to a G-Shock, but they are giant. (And I'm not going to wear a model that says "Baby" on it.)
The snooze alarm is gold!
I picked up two of these last Christmas, one for my and one for a friend. I love the big digits and great backlight. Incredible value for CAD $25!
Have it and it's one of my favourite Casio's 👍👍
It's tough and really like the large push buttons.
I took off the plastic buckle and replaced it with a metal one,also put a extra band loop.It feels solid on my wrist.
This is my only digi. My only casio. I love it and feel its the only one ill ever need.
I own one of these and I actually quite like the look - I use it mainly for the stopwatch and it’s just a great rugged-but-not-too rugged watch
I'm "rediscovering" this review after buying one of these about a year ago and then chucking into a drawer. Recently pulled it out and gave it some wrist time. Summary - I like it more than my square G-Shock! Bigger display means it's easier to read. Thicker case means the buttons are physically larger and SO MUCH EASIER to operate than my square G. Finally, it's easy to toss onto a cheap 18mm NATO strap. Looks a bit Big Head Todd intially but it grows on you.
Am I the only one that thinks this looks better looking than the F91W?
Yes -😂
I think it is, and just a much better watch overall. A lot of dead space on an f91w
F91 is lovely but too tiny with a terrible backlight
Just the two of you and no one else. It's fugly.
It's the matter of preference. I personally think F91W is prettier than this.
I love your honesty mate. You’re upfront with sponsors and affiliate links and even when sponsored your honest and true. I know this one isn’t sponsored but you’ve been just as honest. I like the size of this but the look of the F91.
Bought one of these as a holiday watch and it works perfectly for that and as a watch you can wear while gardening and diy. Those "unecessary" indents I believe will take protective bull bars? I bought additional rubber keepers for the long strap. Haven't regretted the purchase for a second and as you say cheap as chips!:-)
I always thought this was a better looking alternative to the FW-91. I like the bigger numbers and how they look, more legible. No BS on the screen, everything is useful information. The day is big and clear and the date right at the bottom, no button pushing needed. Also this doesn't look like a toy on my wrist like the FW-91.
Perfect watch, wish it was as cheap for me here in the Netherlands, now €35.-
I got this specifically for the gym, because it has metal buttons. Before this little guy I used a gshock (g shock gd100ms), but with time the buttons I pushed the most were ruined (you can see now a dent, they're not flat anymore) because they're made out of plastic. This watch may not be as durable overall, but it definitely has its purpose to me.
That’s my Watch, agreed with you on
The design, it’s not the most beautiful watch, but for the money it’s great value
I bought this Casio watch from the Black Friday sale last week for only $10. Yay!!😊battery life and durability are extraordinary in Casio watches. because I have been using Casio watches since 80s and I still appreciate their products all the time.
I'm brand new to the world of watches. I think many people my age (30) don't see the need for one anymore because we have phones with us 24/7. However I bought one of these to stick on the shoulder strap of my hiking pack. I couldn't be more impressed. I got mine on eBay for $12 shipped. I ended up buying a f-91w as well! I wear it daily
I don't understand why many of these ultra-cheap digital pieces neglect a countdown timer. For me, that's the most useful feature of a watch.
If you are handy: ua-cam.com/video/UvxnH3dbBOI/v-deo.html
That,plus everybody has a smartphone today
@@omegahelix How disappointing that Casio would go out of their way to make a watch less functional. I'm surprised.
Because then people wouldn’t have a reason to buy a more expensive casio.
it's the reason i bought a dw290t instead. that, plus the countdown timer also shows the actual time, which is more useful than the countdown on the dw5600
Thanks for a nod to the large wrist folks out there! It’s nice to know that a watch will fit before buying it. I think I might try one of theses just because you said it would fit!!!
There’s nothing better than waking up to a nice & hearty “Hellooooo & welcome...!”😂🤣😂. Always good stuff & I actually own this one & it’s great daily beater.
I recently needed a watch for work with a big clear display and this seemed ok on paper but when I saw irl it I wasn't keen so I got the W96H-1AVES which looks a lot better and is very clear but only 50m water resistant. The W96H-1AVES is currently (summer 2023) £10.99 at Argos. The AE1200 was also on my list but had too much of the display taken up by things I didn't need.
Just got this one and I’m in the honey mood phase. I actually love the way it looks!
Another great review Jody! I would like to ask, where in Scotland do you come from? I love your accent. I live on the Borders, and often pop up into Scotland whenever I'm tired of England (I'm English myself but cheer for Wales). I particularly like the "Muckle Toon", Langholm. I'm a Casio fan, too - my sports watch is an ancient Baby G that my Grandad bought for me years ago. It takes a kickin' and keeps on tickin'.
You may have seen there's now a negative display version (W-800H-1BVES in Europe). Took delivery of it yesterday. The negative display (while having all the usual practical disadvantages) suits it well: gives the whole thing quite a sleek, blacked-out look, which mitigates the slightly cluttered display and makes the whole unit look more integrated. Mind you, I've always been fond of this model anyway.
Incidentally, looks like Casio are going through a phase of releasing negative display versions of their classic watches: there's also a blacked-out CA-53W. Hopefully they'll release a negative display AE-1200 - that could look pretty awesome…
Thanks Jody I have avoided these like the plague but now I’m a proud owner of a Casio Royale thanks to you 😁
The PCB in this watch is actually really easy to mod. I have one and have enabled the 5 alarms and the countdown timer. It was really simple to perform and now this watch is cheap with about the most functions of any of my cheap watches I own. I agree, while it is not the most aesthetically pleasing watch, with a little bit of work it is one of the best watches I now own. Plus, there are mods out there to really make this watch pop. :)
Managed to pick one up for £3.95 new and it's my work beater, love mine for what I use it for.
now that's a deal!
Omg, that's cheap!!!
Here's a Casio I recently bought and I don't see any reviews on UA-cam, the W753 Digital Sports Watch with Moon and Tide Data. Also a unique compass function. It tells you at what degrees the sun should be at, align the sun to the degree markers on the bezel of the watch, then north should be at the 12 o'clock. 100 meters WR and only $19.95 US dollars. I like using it fishing on the Texas Gulf of Mexico.
Hi Jodi, I bought this a month ago based on your videos and I love it!! I think it's great looking and I am addicted to Casios now. I've bought another 10 of them!!
They are addictive eh? All the best mate!
Bought one today, wanted a Casio with easy access buttons instead of the recessed you get on a G.
$20, Walmart, very pleased.
I bought one back in June.. absolutely love the big numbers..and 100m wr you can't go wrong unfortunately in Ireland they are€40 ,have seen on internet for about £22 from UK... with postage and conversion 30ish... Rhys work watch in an alternative to the G-Shock
*Solar powered* AQS800 and AQS810 series for $30-$40 are very good watches. Analog hands. 100 meters. 5 alarms. Countdown timer. World time. Again I say it is *SOLAR* powered.
Jody, as a Casio fan, you need to check these out.
The bigger screen was the reason I bought mine, and with the right EDC, it's not bad at all 👍👍
Great review, thanks for sharing. I still like my A158, F91 and F105 when I know I'll be needing a good backlight. The great thing is that Casio makes a watch for everyone. Again, thanks.
I like this watch. Hope they produce mineral glass version.
Picked one up yesterday for 14 bucks and change at amazon - we're past the Douglas Adams "think digital watches are kind of neat idea" stage and progressed to produce a 15 dollar watch that will last for a decade stage.
I mean, they say 10 year battery. I got a Casio Ana Digi when I was 8, wore it every day for 11 years with plenty of fiddling with features. I still haven't changed the battery. Probably varies per model.
Great watch (AW-80 btw)
I think it looks quite nice, and great value! The snooze facility would be useful :)
I wish Casio would add an option to change the date to the European way, day first then month.
Cheers, Jodie!
@Douglas Pantera Thanks for the tip!
The negative display black one looks amazing
You should check out the Casio DB-36. It has all of those features, + data bank, countdown timer and five alarms.
The nice thing about these Casios is that they come in plenty of color schemes. Something for everybody form conservative all black to flashy orange if that's your thing! I've been eyeing the W800 and some of it's close cousins for some time now... I have an itch for an all digital display watch and I know for sure it's gonna be a Casio. Question is: which one? I'm torn between all these cheap ones and the G-Shock 7700 or 7710 (love the week display on the G-Shock, and it actually comes in very handy for me).
Excellent video as always!
Seems to be perfect for mountainbiking, DIY and gardening work.
Interestingly recently I find myself browsing through UA-cam watching reviews of cheap Casio watches, that was initiated by F-91w.
So many to choose from, you just have to do quite a research to get what's best for you; the legibility provided by the backlight, the availability of countdown timer, the water resistance, world time, solar etc.
My Every day work watch, the CASIO HDA-600B-7BVDF. Cost around $17.50 ,Worth it's weight in Gold ..... "It's about time you reviewed it" with the Bullbars .........✔
I'm loathe to disagree with you(I don't very often.), but I like the way it looks. But to each...
I've been having this Watch since 2019 and the band strap lasted me since then. Sadly the Strap band broke 3 weeks ago and now I fixed it and added a Leather Strap, It's probably the Best Watch I've owned.
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I think the W800 is the best value of all the cheap Casios. It has a 10 year battery, 100 m water resistance, a big clear display, it fits perfectly on my 7" wrist, it is super comfortable and I paid under $15. I do not think that combination of features and Casio quality can be matched at that price. I will wear my W800 daily this summer and wear my trusted F-91W in the winter as it fits under long sleeve shirts much better.
Mine arrived today. Like it. Another UA-cam-r review has a mod. Random Rob revealed the hidden countdown timer - remove a bit of soldering.
NOTHING better than a cup of Joe, and JOMW. Jody, anything on the Casio Edifice watches? (you may have already) but just a thought. Cheers from Tennessee.
Jody, as always love your videos. Thank you for bringing value to the watch community!
I think I have had this watch for 8 years. Original battery. No scratches to speak of. Very accurate timing. The only thing is that it is very difficult to find wrist bands that have a life span of more than 5 months.
I wear a w_800 everyday for work purposes, as modern telephones are an explosions hazard in the area i am certified to work in. If you're caught with one, you're instantly fired. The casio does everything i need in that area. Time, stop watch, date for paperwork. The only thing i disagree with, is the strap. That literally fell apart after three months. Now, it has a nato style strap. Otherwise it's a surprisingly durable watch for me. Thanks for the review!
I like my Skmei 1894 with proper 22mm spring bar straps. Easy to change out. Great light. 50m water resistance.
This should be the first digital Casio buy instead of the F-91. The large display, excellent backlight, 10 yr battery and 10 bar is (2x) more value than the F-91 at the same price.
I buy screen protectors for those crystals. They work great.
Where to get those?
Eastern Cowboy on Amazon
I found this watch laying on the street near a bus stop tonight. Took it home cleaned it up, now wearing it.
The first watch I ever bought. Takes me back to freshman year of high school.
You really need to check out the f94w I fell in love with this watch as long as you can find it for 15 it less soon ebay
I’ve taken this up Kilimanjaro in a blizzard, through the sahara desert and even reef diving in Mexico. Not a scratch. If you’re thinking about it, go for it!
Have you ever thought about checking out the Casio SGW-600H? It has a ton of features crammed into it, such as a compass and thermometer, and if you look around you can get it for around $30-$37. About twice the price of a W800H, but with a lot more bang.
I have the SGW-300H. It has the altimeter/thermometer/barometer. Not so great. Put it this way, using the altimeter and thermometer (which I have regularly calibrated) I am currently 40 meters below the Coral Sea and about to die of hypothermia. Glub, Glub, Glub, brrrrr.
@@shanewright2772 Lol. True I wouldn't trust what the thermometer is telling me, but the compass on it is has been pretty accurate for me. Also I just like the layout of the watch.
I'm waiting on a Casio F-201WA I've just ordered. Very similar to the W-800H but with 5 alarms and a countdown timer, and better looking imho. Only water resistant though.
F-201WA is my favourite. Much nicer font and great pushers.
Believe it or not it's an epic watch. It has functions that other watches don't have. I use it to travel a lot.
I just bought w-800-1bvcf (blackout). Looks way better. I love it.