⌚ SKMEI 1628 INSIDE LOOK 👀 + My 1-WEEK Review 📆
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- Опубліковано 20 лип 2024
- 🛠 What's inside a SKMEI 1628 Digital Watch, and are the parts compatible with Casio G-Shocks? 📆 How has this budget AliExpress watch performed over the last 1 Week I've been wearing it?! ⌚
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction 🐐
00:30 What's Inside? 🛠
03:03 1 Week Review: What I Liked 👍
04:36 My FAVOURITE Feature! 🌟
05:25 Thank You! 🙏
05:55 What I DIDN'T Like 👎
06:50 Accuracy of Quartz Movement 💎
07:16 Mysterious Symbol 🔣⁉
07:41 Genuine LCD Test 🚨
08:07 G-Shock Bezel Upgrade Attempt 🔧
09:12 Next Watch Community Poll 📊
09:40 Should we do a Lens Upgrade? 🔍
10:02 GOAT Crew Shoutout 📢 - Наука та технологія
🐏 RAM the Like Button 👍 to help us grow! 📈 What's the Mysterious LCD Symbol for? Should we attempt a Genuine G-Shock Lens Upgrade? 💬 Comment Below! 👇
Shout out to @mmcallery for solving the Mysterious LCD Symbol! Check out his comment below 👇
Yess..please lets try to upgrade your skmei 1628 with genuine lens casio G-Shock..can't wait to see that
@@abuneysa8759 You got it, Abu! I’ve got a few things lined up for my next video’s, and I have just raised this one up the priority list for you 😉
Thanks for weighing in! 🙏
I recently tested the skmei 1628 swimming in the ocean and it performs very well, it's light weight, easy to read, awesome back light, all this features for the price worth it
Woah! What a BEAST! 💪⌚ I agree - I really love wearing mine for these reasons! I'm also loving my new SKMEI 1412! 😉 Thanks for sharing your experience with the SKMEI 1628, Charly! 🙏
I need one as well
Did you operate it backlight while swimming? Is it ok?
@guweeeeee5474 My understanding is that it’s best not to press the buttons on watches when they are submerged, even if they are advertised as waterproof. I would not advise it, as it may cause a plunger-effect that pulls the water into the watch! 🪠
@@goatreviews exactly, never press buttons on ANY watch while it's submerged.
Came here to find out if it had auto-repeat, happy to know I'm not the only one who finds it super useful. Looks like a God-tier watch, thanks for the review! 😁
Awesome! 🙌 It's such a useful feature, right? And this watch offers great value 🤩 Glad I could help, Nuh uh! 👌
In Casio watches, this symbol means the "backlight" function is active.
Thank you, Derohana! 🙏
A big-brain viewer has cracked the code below on how SKMEI have implemented this “feature” 😂
Latro (@mcallery) below discovered that it’s merely lighting up in correspondance with one of the digit segments on the LCD!
A truly ‘quick and dirty’ solution by SKMEI 😜
I had a Skmei with such a strap and it was comfortable to wear, but it didn't last long, just a couple of months. Suddenly it just broke even though there were no signs that it was cracked.
It's gonna be my next watch
Thanks for your review
I’m delighted to have inspired you, Saadmaan! 😁 No problem my friend 🙏
Very interesting! Good stuff!!
Thanks Oli! 🙏 It really is interesting to find out what’s inside. Glad you enjoyed it! 😁
The G shock DW 5600E has also the date feature in the alarm mode and the auto repaet feature in the timer mode you turn it on the same way as the Skmei press the light button in the timer setting to turn on the auto repaet , the only thing the Skmei has more than the G shock is the dual time mode
(Duplicating my reply here for visibility)
Thank you for your insights @robo62 ! 🙏
As someone who doesn’t own the DW-5600 (yet 😉), I failed to make this connection about the features! Now that you mention it, this is surely the model the SKMEI was inspired by… Unless there’s a G-Shock model with these features plus Dual Time too!
Skmei 1496 1628 & 1988 are gems one should have in your collection.
I have purchased a 1988 as per another community suggestion, so stay tuned for that one! 👀
I hadn’t heard of the 1496, so this one is now on my radar! Thank you for the recommendations, RSG! 🙏
@@goatreviews 1496 is a knock off of w218 but better. Been using 1496 strap for the w800h. These are all keepers.
Another great video.
Thanks 👍
Thanks so much, Networker! 🙏❤️
Just bought this for 5 bucks on aliexpress 😊
What a pickup! 👌 An INSANE value offering 😁👏
@@goatreviews i cant wait to get it!! Thank you for this video! You helped me get even more excited. I will SUBSCRIBE
Thanks @@Visionary4787! 🙏
And welcome aboard! 🫡🤝
Skmei and Sanda are nice budget watches ⌚️
Oh yeah! 🙏 Very happy with SKMEI so far. I still need to review a SANDA!
@@goatreviews check out the sanda 6014
Cool review, cool Channel!
New subscriber
Thanks for the encouraging feedback, Ronnie! 🙏 I’m so glad you like the content 😁
Welcome aboard! 🫡
You should have a go with the lens swap! 👍 Gotta get the full DW5600 look!
You're right... I should give it a shot and see how close I can get it!
Thanks Gigachad 🙏
Another vote for the lens swap here!
Cheers @@arrivingarriving5166! 🙏 I'll give it a shot for sure. Don't worry, you'll see how it goes! 😉
@@goatreviews Thanks, I'll look forward to that 👍 though from looking at my 1628, my guess is the lens gasket might be a problem 😕
Oh dear - That's not a good sign@@arrivingarriving5166! It looked somewhat similar when I dropped the lens on top briefly, but we will have to see! There's only one way to find out 😎
I had this and a DW-5600E-1 at the same time. I really wanted to like the original g-shock but it didn't work for me. I use the stopwatch and timer a lot when working out and the buttons on the original square are terrible to operate. The Skmei is also lighter (30 grams vs the g shock 50 grams) and I can wear it looser while it still grips my wrist very well -- much more comfortably than the g shock which moves around a lot. I really can't believe it, but I do preffer the $5 skmei over the $50 g-shock. The g shock did feel more polished and visually it had better branding, and how actually shock resistant the Skmei is remains to be seen. However overall I do prefer the Skmei, which is incredible for the 5€ I got it for.
Incredible!! 👌 It’s definitely lighter… and speaking of light, that BACKLIGHT TOO! 🤩
Thanks so much for weighing in with your experience, Dan! 🙏
The value of this watch is truly undeniable.
Very Interested to see that genuine bezals fit as have a plan for a full metal G replica have an old square replica I was going to use but a new watch would be better and somebody once told me it's pronounced "Sekmay" but most peeps say it like you do! Have two Skmei squares but they're much larger than a 5610
Yep! Like honestly, this compatibility is pretty huge news, right!? It basically opens up doors for people to experiment with affordable modding, without having to risk Genuine Casio parts, and then potentially do the 'real thing' once they're confident enough 😊
So THAT'S how you pronounce it! Thanks for letting me know. Cheers Paul! 🙏
@@goatreviews I found the Skmei strap much more comfortable than the strap that came on my DW5600 so I swapped them around. They both fit each other though the spring bars on the Casio are a bit bigger than the Skmei so they are a little tight to push in. It's been almost a year and the Skmei band is still in perfect shape.
@@bugdrvr Awesome! 🙌 This is good to know - Thanks for sharing 🙏
@@goatreviews Glad to add to the knowledge base! Your channel is great BTW! I found it yesterday and have really enjoyed watching so far.
@@bugdrvr Welcome to the channel, and thanks for your viewership! 🙏😁
Great watch !!!!
Cheers Vinicius! 🙏
Indeed it is. And offering incredible value for the price! 😁👌
My SKMEI had super soft straps like yours, they were amazing. Didn't own it long enough to test the durability of it but it makes me wonder why Casio for example doesn't use these strap materials. Also, I'd love to see you attempt that lens swap.
The comfort is surprising, right? It's making me consider using the straps on other models 😜
Yep, that's my main concern too. Durability LONG TERM. I suspect the reason Casio uses the more rigid material is so that it will last longer. If it came down to being pulled with great force (or even a dog chewing the strap), I think the Casio would come out on top 😁
Thanks for the support, Gummi! I'd love to try the lens swap too. We shall see how it goes! 🙏
Ill tell ya one thing, I bought a SKMEI 1134 larger size overall, and I LOVE IT - its the size I like as its much easier to read and its the first and only sport watch ive ever had that had the extra length to fit my 8-1/2" wrist. I always have to resort to adapters and NATO bands which is ok as I like NATO bands but I shouldnt have to - its not just the casio sport watches its many many other type and brand watches that do not fit larger wristed folks - PLEASE get a clue manufacturers and add another three or four holes to your darn straps--!!!
Good stuff, Yambo! 👌
A friend ordered the same one not knowing how big it was - and also fell in love! 😂
I’m delighted to hear that this big-boy has got the strap length to cater to your wrists!
I hear you my man. Why not have more size options, like with everything else!?
That would be the best way to do it IMO - interchangeable straps (included free with each watch).
That way you could expand if needed, but yet the strap wouldn’t have too much overhang on a smaller wrist.
Listen up, Casio! People want to install a strap that suits their wrist best 👌
Maybe a longer strap from same material that could be cut to shorten it-?
@@yambo59Cool idea! 💡I’ve seen a similar innovative concept for zip ties recently - ones that you can “twist off” the access length after it’s been tightened.
I wonder if there might be a way to integrate this into Casio watch straps without compromising their strength 🤔
7:31 on a g-shock that is the auto backlight icon, SKMEI Just copied it and used it randomly because it is in the middle of the screen and Connot be avoided
Thanks for weighing in, ThatSillyNoob! 🙏
Agreed - it looks like they felt obligated to include it, and couldn’t quite figure out a good way to utilise it without actually adding the required feature 😆
By the way, a brainy community member cracked the code of that blinking pattern below! Check out the comment by @Mccallery (Latro) for his explanation 👇😁
:D@@goatreviews
You should try the alarm at 5 in the morning on a Monday in winter - I bet it would struggle to wake you then 😐🤥
Hahaha, great suggestion, Arriving! 😆🙏 That sounds dreadful, though would be an excellent test. It's chilly enough these Winter Mornings in Australia right now! 🥶
Me ha gustado mucho este reloj pero hay algo que le falta por mejorarle y son los botones que sobresalen mucho de la caja y debido al uso se tornas de un color como el de laton
Me too, Edwin! 💯 I must admit, I prefer the buttons to protrude a little bit more than Casio does, and the SKMEI has the button length quite good 👌
I’ve not noticed them losing their colour or becoming brass like! That’s for alerting me to this 🙏
Do I need to connect ac with (-) after battery replacement in this watch???
Hi Artur! I’ve only done a few battery swaps so far, but none of them have required me to perform this step.
I wonder which color should I choose. Maybe the blue one.
Oooh, it’s a tough call, my friend! I do like blue myself 🤩
Which one is calling you the most?
@@goatreviews I added the black one in my cart. Still have time to decide...
@@user-tt8sx8pn9c Haha, yeah theres no need to rush on deciding which one suits your needs best. Black is a very versatile colour! 👌
Skemei got a loud alarm because the resin case and the backplate are very thin. When you press the 3 buttons at time it is for screen test, that way you can see if the lcd is in a good shape. The little simbol on gshocks is the flash alert, when is activated the light flash every hour, with the alarms, and at the end of the countdown timer
Fascinating! That would explain the volume.
Thanks for the info on the flash alert for G-Shocks! 🙏 As I learned in a comment from Latro (@mmcallery) below - who ‘cracked the code’ - SKMEI uses this symbol very differently!
They’ve simply tied its function to a single sub-section of the “seconds” LCD digit, so it ‘blinks’ as the seconds change. 😂🤷🏻♂️
Check out the Skmei 2049. Only £6.
Very cool! 🤩 Thanks for the recommendation 🙏
Merhabalar...Skmei saat fiyat performans ürunleri diyebiliriz...Tek tereddüt ettigim nokta skmei tuşlari renk atma oluyor mu? Tuşlari çelikmi acaba ?🤔Bir kac kişiden tuşlarinda renk kaybi oldugunu duydum alip almamakta kararsiz kaldim?🤔
This is a great way to put it! 👌 Price performance. 🎯
I’ve not noticed any discolouration of the buttons! It sounds possible, thought hasn’t happened to me yet. Where did you hear about this from? 🤔
I’m not sure on the material they are made of.
@@goatreviews Thank you soo muhc...
@@orhanfrat3959no problem! 👌 Happy to help 😁
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Kupiłem go na 16-kę, bo nie chciałem narażać żadnego z posiadanych zegarków. Przeżył, podobnie jak poligony i codzienne użytkowanie. Gdyby był wodoszczelny na 100 m, byłby najlepszy. Jedyne, co sie stało przez czas użytkowania to zaśniedziały/starły się prawe przyciski. Poza tym same plusy. Najbardziej w tym zegarku podoba mi się to, że pasek nie zostawia śladu na ręce, a tego nie potrafi żaden z zegarków jakie miałem w swoim kilkudziesięcioletnim życiu. Po prostu jest niewyczuwalny na ręce przez co nie przeszkadza choćby podczas snu. Tarcza w pełni podświetlona, podstawowe rzeczy jak stoper, budzik, data, czytelność tarczy, itd. w zestawie. W tej chwili chodzę tylko w nim, bo stał się moim ulubionym zegarkiem. I do tego kosztował 35 PLN (dzięki pani z Vinted :) !
Cóż za wspaniały prezent na 16. urodziny! To opcja bardzo niskiego ryzyka, prawda? Miło słyszeć, że przetrwał poligony 😄
100 m byłoby miło, ale realistycznie rzecz biorąc, czy planujesz przekroczyć 50 m? Ach tak, niewielkie zmatowienie lub zużycie dodaje zegarkowi charakteru, prawda? 😉
Człowieku, zgadzam się!! Pasek jest na innym poziomie komfortu. Nic dziwnego, że nie pozostawia śladu.
Bardzo się cieszę, że tak bardzo podoba Ci się SKMEI 1628! Dziękujemy za udostępnienie 🙏
@@goatreviews 16-ka czyli pierwszy poligon
Are buttons on SKMEI and G-Shock are interchangeable?
What a fantastic question, Oleksa! 🙏🤔
I don't know the answer.. But I did plan on trying a Lens swap - So I'll try a button swap at the same time, for you! 💡
@@goatreviews Have you tried it yet? I found that non genuine 5600 button are more expensive than skmei.
It can fit, G-shock have rubber pad inside.
Is that so?! 🤯 I’ll have to give this another try! Thanks for sharing this, Daras 🙏
that symbol, on a Casio at least, means the back light will flash with the alarm/hr chime. you can see this on the DW290 for example. as to why it flashes, not a clue. seems like a cheap watch thing to me. or since it was lacking the feature they have it there purely to copy aesthetics and have it flashing randomly. either way loved the vid :)
Cheers for the info, Latro! 🙏 That makes sense.
You're onto it! Since the alarm causing the backlight to go off isn't a feature of the SKMEI (At least not that I found), it seems they might have converted that 'Symbol slot' to just be an 'eye catching display', kind of like some of the little circular gauges you see on Casio's that light up in a pattern as the seconds tick by. Still though, it would be interesting to know the algorithm behind the seemingly random 'Blink Pattern' 😛
Thank you! Glad you liked the video! 😄
@@goatreviews IVE FIGURED IT OUT! the pattern at least. the symbol only comes on if the middle segment of the last seconds digit is active. must have been the simplest, and cheapest way to get some animation like a Casio
YOU ABSOLUTE BRAINIAC!! 🧠 Well done @@mmcallery 🙌
Watching it now to verify… you’re absolutely right! How did you manage to make that association?!
Hahaha, you’re bang onto the “why?”. 😂 It was probably an easy-to-program solution which (evidently) provided mystery and intrigue 😁
Thanks for solving the mystery, my friend! 🙏
@@goatreviews I was just thinking about it, what would be the easiest and cheapest way to get a pattern like that? best way would be to use an already existing pattern somewhere on the watch, so i figured it must be linked with a segment on the seconds... and as it turned out that was the case... also hope to see a toughness test of the SKMEI some day
@@mmcallery Absolutely legendary. 🏆
Not to worry, I’ve ordered a second one for that very purpose 😉🤫
Nice review! The watch is very comfortable!!! I don't feel them!
Thank you, frmSIB! 🙏
Yes! 🙌 It’s INCREDIBLY comfortable, right?? It’s hard for Casio to match 😁
@@goatreviews It must be so, the Casio disappointed me; I bought quartz ones for my father; they constantly lagged behind; in the end, after numerous repairs, they were lying around and did not work at all.
@@frmSIB Fascinating! Thank you for sharing your story. I must admit I find this surprising 🫢
It sounds like the imitation brand has outdone the original! 🤯
is the watch resistances good enough? can i go swimming with it ?
Hi Afif, great question. The water resistance is rated for 50 meters, so it should be fine to go swimming in! I showered while wearing the watch each day for over 1 week without any issues 🚿👌
I own the Skmei 1628 Digital Watch... for the price, it is a good watch..
Mine also losses a second a day, Whereas my real Casio G-shocks are far better in terms of accuracy
Thank you for this video.
LOL... A test to see if your FAKE G-Shock is a real FAKE G-Shock 🤣😆😂🤣😆
I have now got almost 30 Casio Digital watches... Please don't let me buy any more.
It’s pretty good value, right?
Not a problem, Brian! 🙏
Yep. I couldn’t believe it when I discovered the test haha 😂
Woah, 30! That’s quite the collection 🤩
Oh Brian, I can’t guarantee that… but hopefully if you stay strong, I’ll overtake you with my number of watch acquisitions 😁 You can do it! 💪
I didn't know about the Autorepeat!! 7:25 that is random. Or some subliminal magical thing.
It’s a cool feature to have! 👌
I thought it was random too, but then a viewer cracked the code! Check out the comment below from Latro (@mmcallery) who worked out the pattern 😁
@@goatreviews I will check it out. Once I got the Watch, I was so intrigued by how well the Module worked. I had a DW5600 G Shock at that time, and loved the Functions of the 1628. Checking it out right now!
It's a great Watch for the Money!
It sure is, Dario! 🤑🙏
I still have mixed feelings that they blatantly copied the design and features though 😂
@@goatreviews Well ech Skmei Sold, will bring Casio also Customers. Because you get the Skmei, and Its good....its great. And Than you Wonder. Because althought the Skmei is good...The Casio has some Build In Integrity...that the Skmei Lacks. So. Don't Worry about Casio. Think of Homage, or Copy as sometimes Lower Barrier of Entry. So that People can experience it. And than they can Upgrade. I hade a GShock, But Sold it off. Loved it. But the Pushers where to hard to use (almost unusable without breaking your fingers). The Strap was hard. I sold it off, and Kept the Casio W218 and The Skmei 1628 in Green Camo. And Lately I am thinking.... Should I get a Skmei 1628 in Grey Camo....hahha
@@darioswatchclub8 that’s a great point! 🙏 It’s like the stepping stone for people to enter the market. It definitely has its target audience! 🎯
I know what you mean about the pushers… in fact, I’m wearing my SKMEI right now and really love the nice long pushers which are much easier to press! 👌
Haha, what a decision… 🤔 Would the value of offers you be more than the price? For me, the answer is almost always YES with SKMEI 😁
I have the grey camo as a backup 😉
@@goatreviews I got myself an Invicta Pro Diver, 42mm on a Jubilee. Now I know what the whole Diver and Rolex Thing is or can be about. I got the Skmei 9288 and now I can See what a Tissot PRX could be. Sometimes the cheap knockoffs have feaurures and improvments I like even more. And sometimes you than realize where they Cut Costs (hollow endlinks, sharpe4 edges, cheaper materials)... You gotta start somewhere. I wish the light from the Skmei 1628 would stay on a Second longer. I think 2 Seconds is to short. 3 Seconds would have been perfect.
Really insightful,@@darioswatchclub8.
I couldn’t agree more! 👌
Yeah a longer backlight timer would be nice, but that thing is SO BRIGHT it would probably kill the battery ☠️🔋😆
I wonder if it is legal to clone Casio watches like this
I know, right?! It’s pretty blatant. Like clearly all of the moulding is copied 1-1, since all the parts fit together perfectly 🫤
The rules and regulations in China are very different to our own - and pursuit of action internationally may be a challenge for Casio. I imagine it’s on their radar, though! What do you think?
Thanks for weighing in, Laltro! 🙏
As long as they don't use the trade marked "Casio" label/logo and if Casio never registered the actual design then it is legal and even then all Skmei has to do is add an extra slot or indentation on the casing then it's legal !
@etow8034 yep, absolutely. 💯
I’ve seen some truely HORRENDOUS clones that take it too far, and actually claim to be a “F-91W”, as seen in my ‘Attack of the Clones’ video: ua-cam.com/video/7t51u2TtqEs/v-deo.html
But SKMEI is actually doing the right thing, and making a name for their own brand, and making their own improvements to iterate on the classic Casio design.
1:1 G-Shock external components copy.. completely without shame…
Yes, as user “mmcallery” said, that “star” icon enable flashing the backlight with the alarm. I don’t know if works in this Skmei, but probably they copy also this function from Casio. Is still available in DW-5600’s module. I have it in my 1998 G-Shock DW-9000.
Anyway, good and fair review, I can say now that the battery is less of 50% of the total value 😂
Absolutely SHAMELESS, right? 😂 Honestly, it is hard for me to get past the fact that they are BLATANTLY copying G-Shock with almost all of their design and features... But to remain unbiased: It’s simply an undeniably GREAT-VALUE watch.
Great point. Based on my experience with the watch, I could NOT get the backlight to activate during alarms - So my assessment is that this symbol is purely 'Cosmetic', like some of the circular gauges you see on DW-6900's that simply indicate that seconds are ticking by. I do still wonder what the 'blink pattern' is though, as it's not as simple as 'on and off every second' 🤔
Hahaha, thanks Fratellini 🙏😆 I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and can see why it may have value to some people 😁
@@goatreviews I agree with you about the interesting "blink pattern", it's almost as though it WAS in the process of being designed to perform a function but either it was a failed function or development was stopped.
Hahaha, agreed @@arrivingarriving5166! 😂
Not sure if you saw @mmcallery 's comment that figured out how it works below, but it was definitely the 'Easy way out' after they gave up 😜
@@goatreviews I've just seen it! Such a simple explanation too!
@@arrivingarriving5166 "The simplest explanation is most likely the correct one" 😜
Bro, i need update 3 month of this,, still working? 😅
A very valid concern, Rentresna! 😂🙏
I’m pleased to report it’s still going strong! I even have a couple more mods considered for this watch.
I’ll mention your question in an upcoming collection update video for anyone else wondering! Thanks for weighing in 🙏
@@goatreviews Very convincing, I immediately ordered this, and got the discount price of $4.13 😂 LOL.
$4.13?! That's INCREDIBLE, @@rentresna440 !!
You're going to get your money's worth, I'll tell you that now 🤣
i have one 3 years still work so good
don't worry about it bro. mine still working after 4+ years with same battery.
What about the screen? Can we change it??
Hi DB, I am yet to test a lens swap with a Casio, but based on laying one on top of the SKMEI, it looks like the sizes might be slightly different.
@@goatreviews a little bit of sanding to the edges (if the Casio lens is bigger) might do the trick 😀
Good idea,@@bddb! 💡
Luckily I have my new Dremel Tool that could help with this if needed 👌
One thing I’ve learned the hard way is that the seal around the screen lens is THE most important thing for the water resistance. 😁
@@goatreviews yes, I saw the video where you learnt the hard way 😔
Maybe by hand will be better than using the dremel. I think that you should sand only a millimeter or maybe even less
@@goatreviews and maybe some silicone behind the screen next to the sealing rubber could help (if there's enough surface, of course)
how to change 24 hrs
Unfortunately, I couldn't find a way to swap to 24 hour mode. 😢
@@goatreviewspress bottom right button once and than press top left button
I just ordered 2 of these for 15€. A real gshock dw5600 would have cost 100€ where I live. Thats just too much money for a watch in my opinion
Awesome! 🤩 A wise investment, you’ll enjoy these pickups 😁👌
I couldn’t agree more - from a value point of view, these are really hard to beat 👍
Thanks so much for weighing in with this perspective, Dryiten! 🙏
Really, it's cheaper and better then a F-91W! SKMEI, the new peoples watch 😅
“The People’s Watch”! I love it! 😂🙏
You know, in terms of features… you do make a great point!!
I will say though - the SKMEI is bigger and thicker than the F-91W so that might put some people off. Anything else you can think of that the F-91W does better? 🤔
@@goatreviews I guess that's mostly it. The F-91 I tend to forget is on my wrist, the chinese square is still in the mail, so I can't comment, but I doubt a G sized anything can wear that easy. We also get CASIO quality control, I'm sure it's far more likely to get a deficient watch from SKMEI. Not that I have any evidence to back this up, but it's a safe assumption. I also had a problem with my strap wearing out and breaking on a F-91, this seems to be a much thicker plastic and likely a non issue on the SKMEI. Fun beater watches either way, both of em.
@@_1389_ 💯 Agree with all your points, man! 🙏 No bad experience or “evidence” with my SKMEI yet either, but it just seems too good to be true for the price 😁
@@goatreviews Well the Skemi 1412 already kills the F-91W with a better backlight !
@@etow8034 Yeah, there’s not much of a case for the Casio’s backlight against this bad-boy! 😁👌
I am watching this video again
Probably watch more
I am using skmei1299
I will buy 1628 after I worn out my 1299
1299 is also good
You may try
Thanks for your viewership, and the recommendation, Saadmaan! 🙏
I do own a SKMEI 1299, but haven’t had the chance to open and test it yet. 😉 Looking forward to it!
Skmei new model 1988?
What are your thoughts on the 1988?
Do you think I should buy one for review? 👀
@@goatreviews Привет. У меня нет 1988. Было бы интересно посмотреть хороший обзор.
@@user-ws6qd1mo8q Не беспокойся, мой друг! В таком случае, я возьму один. Я только что нажал «Купить сейчас» 😉
I bought it for 2 dollars bro 😂 i wonder if its the knock-off off the skmei😅
WOW! $2 is beyond incredible 🤯
Hahaha, knock-off-inception! 🤣
Let us know how it turns out 👀👌
Ciao amico bel video. Non ho mai apprezzato questo tipo di orologi perché in un primo tempo potrebbero sembrare convenienti per il prezzo pagato ma rimangono delle copie di orologi che anche originali non costano poi così tanto. Amico con 75 o 70 pezzi prendi un G shock qualsiasi e puoi stare sicuro che ti durerà per tutta la vita. Tempo fa acquistare uno di questi skmei Solo per provare a cambiare il colore del mio G shock GA 2100. Il cinturino si adattava alla perfezione ed era molto morbido come dici tu nel video ma si ruppe proprio mentre stavo nuotando nel mare e ho rischiato di perdere l’orologio: si ruppe senza alcun motivo non c’era alcun segno prima.il modulo poi lo lascia da parte visto che mi interessava solo il cinturino l’ho ripresi dopo qualche mese e vidi che andava avanti di cinque minuti: un orologio al quarzo! non vale la pena spendere nemmeno quei 10 pezzi per questo meglio avere un glorioso F 91 che è un’icona dell’orologeria ed è riconoscibile da tutti.
Hi Mediaplayer! 👋 Thanks for your feedback 🙏
This is a fair assessment. There is a trade-off between price and longevity! But I am not one to judge - Some people will prefer the G-Shock, and others would prefer to pay much less for the SKMEI, even if the quality is not as good. Everyone has their different needs 😁
Wow!! 🤯 I am shocked to hear that the strap broke without warning. Would you please advise which part broke specifically? Did the strap snap, did the buckle break, or the springbars?
Interesting about the 5 minutes lost within a few months, that is not something you want to see!
In my most recent collection update, I did an experiment where I tested the accuracy of all my watch collection (Including some SKMEI watches) over 2 months. You should check out the results if you haven't already seen it: ua-cam.com/video/0p9fi5Q3XAw/v-deo.html
Overall, I do prefer to wear genuine Casio overall - But I don't mind what others wear. 👌
Il cinturino si è rotto dalla parte bassa dell’orologio cioè il cinturino che ha i buchi che poi si fissano alla fibbia dell’orologio. Esaminando il cinturino rotto mi sono accorto che la rottura era partita proprio da uno di quei buchi che forse era la parte più debole anche considerando quanto è corrosiva l’acqua salata del mare. Per un cinturino da pochi euro ho rischiato insomma di perdere uno dei G shock a cui ero più affezionato e questo in quel momento mi ha fatto davvero molto arrabbiare. Nemmeno io guardo cosa indossano gli altri però se scegli di indossare un orologio oggi, quando in realtà puoi guardare l’ora nel tuo smartphone o da qualsiasi altra parte, quell’orologio deve trasmetterti belle emozioni una storia un valore, e naturalmente non parlo di valore economico. E ma, AMICO, questo è solo la mia opinione se qualcuno di voi come te si sente bene a portare questo o quell’altro orologio beh chi sono io per dire il contrario. Come sai seguo sempre i tuoi video, continua così un saluto
@@mediaplayer2150 Oh man! thank you for clarifying this.
I suppose that makes sense as the weakest point, where there is a hole punched out from the strap.
I find this quite concerning. If I may ask, how often had you been swimming with the watch? And how old was it?
I absolutely agree with your philosophy on wearing a watch 🤩💯
Greetings from Australia, and thanks so much for your viewership 🙏
@@goatreviews l’orologio era nuovo acquistato nel mese di maggio ma indossato solo quando andavo al mare cioè nei mesi di giugno luglio e agosto. La rottura è avvenuta nei primi giorni di agosto ma considera che le temperature qui nel sud dell’Italia in estate possono raggiungere di giorno al sole senza problemi i 40 45 gradi sotto il sole ! Forse per questo i cinturini casio sono più duri infatti negli anni non ho mai avuto problemi con i cinturini gshock . Saluti dall’Italia
Разобрал бы одну кнопку на 1628. Почему она только 50 м, а не 200 м. Корпусы одинаковые, все дело в кнопках.
Отличный момент! Возможно, мне придется разобрать его и проверить, как установлены толкатели, чтобы понять, почему он всего 50 метров. Спасибо за идею! 🙏💡
@@goatreviews В России много идей, мало денег ))
you didn;t test waterproofness, very big problem!! the pushers do not look waterproof
Fair point, Larry! 👌
Please be advised, I did wear this watch in the shower every day for the week I wore it, and all the days I’ve worn it since then. No issues with it so far! 😁
It is rated for 50 meters of Water Resistance.
@@goatreviews MKAY!!!!!
The thing is, with these SKMEIS is they dont keep as good time. Maybe lose 2 seconds a day..
Good point, Daniel. 👌 I actually conducted an experiment lately, where I tested and show the timekeeping of my entire collection (including SKMEI's) over a few months. The results may surprise you! Here was the video if you missed it: ua-cam.com/video/0p9fi5Q3XAw/v-deo.html
@@goatreviewsThanks. I'll watch that now. I'm currently wearing my Casio F105W.
@@starcade90 No worries. That’s an Awesome watch!! 🙌 What are the odds - Tomorrows video will feature the F-105W as an option to vote on for #WatchOfTheWeek 😉🤫
You Casio snobs think you are so smart! Skmei watches are much cheaper and we’re not meant to compete with the overrated Casio watches.
I know right? Totally original, and separate concept to Casio! A COMPLETE COINCIDENCE!! 🤣🤣🤣
I appreciate it DJ! 🎧🙏
😂😂😂😂 sorry my friend but there is no way that skemei compare with casio, especially with a gshock. Skemei it's a cheap brand made with cheap materials ( i can crush the skemei plastic case with my hands), skemei even doesn't bother to hire designers, they just copy casio. Maybe you can compare skemei with sanda or smael but not with casio.
Not cheaper, but less expensive !
А ты на 200 не ныряй,а то закуской можешь стать
Ха-ха-ха, не волнуйся, друг мой! Дайвинг меня не интересует... Я бы не хотел, чтобы меня съели! 😁🙏
what about the timeout of light ! is it 2 or 3 secound or is it as long as you push the light it light until u leave ur finger like the casio f-91w
if not ! do u know any skemi model where i can make the light longer and it depand on my finger push on it like casio f91w ! i dont like 2 or 3 second timeout light
Hi @@user-zw2wg1zg7r !
By memory, you short-press it once and it lights up for a couple of seconds. There was no way to adjust the backlight duration on this model - but I will double check this when I get home and let you know if it can be changed!
Neither of the SKMEI I have tested so far (SKMEI 1412 and SKMEI 1628) have the ability to adjust the backlight duration, but there may be models out there that can!
That being said, remember, these backlights are WAY brighter than Casio models - which to me suggests they would use up a lot more battery power. For this reason, SKMEI might deliberately set the durations to not be too long 😅😂
@@user-zw2wg1zg7r update, both models stay on for about 2 seconds after the light button is pressed quickly.