I’m glad you liked it, Giovanni! 🙏 You can get the strap here: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkfkJiB I’ll add it to the description - thanks for the reminder! I’ve also got an upgrade video for this Dive Watch where I conducted this upgrade, in my recent uploads 😉
A casio watch looks best in their original case and bracelets. I realize that modding is a huge community but I would personally always prefer the factory cases and straps...
I totally respect that viewpoint. 💯 They do look great how they were intended to be! 🤩 Speaking for only myself, the allure of modding comes from making the watch feel more “personalised”. Now that I think about it, there’s also a feeling of “investment” that comes from having spent time and money on the parts, to conduct the upgrade. Have you attempted any upgrades before yourself, Dove? 🕊️
5:30 to my understanding, that is still a NATO strap, a ZULU does not have the second band under the watch and usually is thicker. Interesting how you used those original plastic shapes with the strap, I'd probably have done the same if my GBX-100 had those pieces. 9:00 There actually is a way, you're misunderstanding how it works, I'll send you the manual I wrote for using a modded W-800H in the Discord. The 12h notation 11PM -> 12AM -> 1AM change is needlessly confusing too IMO, but that only takes one button press to fix. The mailing in of a watch to have you try for a week sounds fun, though I don't have many pieces in my collection I'd want to risk that on. But I can send you 3D prints, if you ever need them for a modding project.
Is that right? Thank you Wyvern, I’m still learning the terminology. 🙏 My understanding was that a ZULU had the 5 pieces of the larger, ‘rounded’ hardware. Yes! 🙌 I’m a big fan of the “wings”, they help hug the wrist for extra support, and also look super cool 😎 OMG 🤯 I am both shocked, and delighted to hear that there may be an actual way to make use of those 5 alarms!! ⏰ I was hoping someone who had done this mod would see it and be able to explain. I look forward to reading your modded W800H guide in the Discord. Thank you so much! 🙏 I appreciate the offer for the 3D files. I reckon I’ll have to get my hands on a 3D printer at some point - and I might take you up on that when I do 😉
Great question, Sam! 🙏 I should have mentioned - this is an aftermarket “jelly” strap and bezel upgrade from AliExpress! Here’s the short video where I swapped it from the normal clear ones: ua-cam.com/users/shortscYJEkkrQ6z0
Cool video dude! Nice collection and love the review a viewers watch idea. Have the perfect one! A SKMEI square but it's like twice the size of a 5600!
Glad you enjoyed it, Paul! 😁 It’s a cool idea, right? Oooh, which model of SKMEI is it? In my backlog I’ve got the SKMEI Casioak clone, and also the SKMEI 1988 which I plan on polling for #WatchOfTheWeek soon 😉
@goatreviews not sure bought in mistake as didn't know they were available in different sizes! Have plus and negative display variants as made same mistake twice! Have a look later and let you know! 🤣👍
@goatreviews it says 1134 on the caseback presuming that's its model number! Although might actually be cheaper to buy one than post it back in retrospect
Thanks for confirming, Paul! 🙏 Yep, you're right, with the SKMEI's if you factor in our return postage costs, I may as well just buy a brand new one! Ah, the benefits of a dirt cheap watch 😁 BTW I Googled the model and see what you mean about the size, too... That's a BIG FELLA! 💪
Not a casio calculator yet... Ehi man you are a casio entusiast . Why you haven' t a casio calculator yet???australia is too distant from italy to send you one of mine😂.
Enthusiast - Yes 😄 Some might take it a step further and say "obsessed!" 😂 All good, my friend! I'd love to wear a watch of yours too but it just doesn't make sense to send most Casio's UNLESS they're a pricey one. Would cost less than shipping to buy one, new! Oh, and isn't the CA53W a Calculator? 😅 Actually I do own an ACTUAL Casio Calculator too 😁
Good stuff,@@kartikgoel752! That’s honestly such an amazing watch and a perfect next pick to follow the A158! 👌 I hope you enjoy it. I’ve got a couple of videos on the channel covering the AE-1200 watch if you’d like to build up your hype 😁
The W-217H has a battery life of about 7 years. I’m in for a MESSY SURPRISE when the time comes 🤣 I reckon I’ll try Hydro Modding a Solar Watch as I gain more experience, to prevent this from being an issue 😁
I appreciate your long time viewership Abhay - you must have been here right from the start! 🙏 I’ve taken your feedback on board, and will considering doing a giveaway in a future video 😁
LOL 😂 I just rewatched 1:56 and my god… your right! 🤣 1. Her breed is “Bichon Frise”, look them up and you’ll see they typically have a large ‘Afro’ on their head 😁 2. She is definitely in need of a groom when this was recorded. Her hair is much shorter now! 🤩 3. There may even be some perspective at play here, as her head is closer to the camera than her body. Either way - that’s one BIG head 🤣🙏
Oh yeah, big time! 💯😂 The clock is ticking on its 7 year battery life. Meanwhile, I’ll get as much enjoyment as I can from it! 🤩 I’d love to Hydro Mod a solar watch at some point to prevent battery swaps being an issue 🔋
Your magnetic closure is going to magnetise anything metal on your watches, bracelets or straps. I’ve just had to remove the locks and screws and hinges from my watch boxes as they were magnetising everything metal on my watches. I’m now looking at getting new watch boxes that have no magnetic closure or any metal parts.
Oh my! 😱 That’s something I hadn’t AT ALL considered. I am surprised the magnets are strong enough to have an impact at such range! 🧲 Do you reckon it could damage the modules, or just magnetise the metal parts? Thanks for letting me know 🙏
@@goatreviews I don't think that magnetic field can disturb the module. The metal parts such as the case and bracelet are made of stainless steel and therefore not ferromagnetic.
I appreciate your response @@deips74 🙏 That is a relief. It would be a massive design flaw of the watch box if it were able to damage watches just by being inside the box. That being said, I’ll be careful when moving watches past the magnetic part to be on the safe side. 👌🧲 Cheers guys!
Great summary of everything I've seen on your channel since I've been following you. Very good, I look forward to future watches of the week and hope to see the DW-290 one day. Ciao
Thanks so much Davide. You’ve been with me on this journey since I had like 100 Subscribers! 🙏🍻 I’d love to wear and review the DW-290 for you. I’ve managed to track one down for a decent price ($80 AUD on eBay). Before I pull the trigger to purchase it, would you be at all interested in sending me yours to review? No stress either way - I’ll gladly go through with the purchase if not. As I know shipping might be expensive between us!
Hahaha, you know it @@deips74. I think the “send a watch” idea would make the most sense for a watch that isn’t as affordable or available. I’ve just pulled the trigger on the DW-290 😉 Thanks for your long time viewership, and for the suggestion, Davide! 🙏
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That Casio diver watch with the stainless steal bracelet was nice. Where did you purchase the bracelet from
I’m glad you liked it, Giovanni! 🙏
You can get the strap here:
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkfkJiB
I’ll add it to the description - thanks for the reminder!
I’ve also got an upgrade video for this Dive Watch where I conducted this upgrade, in my recent uploads 😉
A casio watch looks best in their original case and bracelets. I realize that modding is a huge community but I would personally always prefer the factory cases and straps...
I totally respect that viewpoint. 💯 They do look great how they were intended to be! 🤩
Speaking for only myself, the allure of modding comes from making the watch feel more “personalised”. Now that I think about it, there’s also a feeling of “investment” that comes from having spent time and money on the parts, to conduct the upgrade.
Have you attempted any upgrades before yourself, Dove? 🕊️
5:30 to my understanding, that is still a NATO strap, a ZULU does not have the second band under the watch and usually is thicker.
Interesting how you used those original plastic shapes with the strap, I'd probably have done the same if my GBX-100 had those pieces.
9:00 There actually is a way, you're misunderstanding how it works, I'll send you the manual I wrote for using a modded W-800H in the Discord.
The 12h notation 11PM -> 12AM -> 1AM change is needlessly confusing too IMO, but that only takes one button press to fix.
The mailing in of a watch to have you try for a week sounds fun, though I don't have many pieces in my collection I'd want to risk that on.
But I can send you 3D prints, if you ever need them for a modding project.
Is that right? Thank you Wyvern, I’m still learning the terminology. 🙏 My understanding was that a ZULU had the 5 pieces of the larger, ‘rounded’ hardware.
Yes! 🙌 I’m a big fan of the “wings”, they help hug the wrist for extra support, and also look super cool 😎
OMG 🤯 I am both shocked, and delighted to hear that there may be an actual way to make use of those 5 alarms!! ⏰ I was hoping someone who had done this mod would see it and be able to explain. I look forward to reading your modded W800H guide in the Discord. Thank you so much! 🙏
I appreciate the offer for the 3D files. I reckon I’ll have to get my hands on a 3D printer at some point - and I might take you up on that when I do 😉
3:09 how did you make the watch see through blue?
Great question, Sam! 🙏
I should have mentioned - this is an aftermarket “jelly” strap and bezel upgrade from AliExpress! Here’s the short video where I swapped it from the normal clear ones:
ua-cam.com/users/shortscYJEkkrQ6z0
@@goatreviews thanks! I'll check it out
Cool video dude! Nice collection and love the review a viewers watch idea. Have the perfect one! A SKMEI square but it's like twice the size of a 5600!
Glad you enjoyed it, Paul! 😁
It’s a cool idea, right? Oooh, which model of SKMEI is it? In my backlog I’ve got the SKMEI Casioak clone, and also the SKMEI 1988 which I plan on polling for #WatchOfTheWeek soon 😉
@goatreviews not sure bought in mistake as didn't know they were available in different sizes! Have plus and negative display variants as made same mistake twice! Have a look later and let you know! 🤣👍
@@paulmcnamara2908 awesome! Thanks Paul, keen to hear what it is.
Hoping shipping costs won’t be too restrictive for Australia!
@goatreviews it says 1134 on the caseback presuming that's its model number! Although might actually be cheaper to buy one than post it back in retrospect
Thanks for confirming, Paul! 🙏 Yep, you're right, with the SKMEI's if you factor in our return postage costs, I may as well just buy a brand new one! Ah, the benefits of a dirt cheap watch 😁
BTW I Googled the model and see what you mean about the size, too... That's a BIG FELLA! 💪
Not a casio calculator yet... Ehi man you are a casio entusiast . Why you haven' t a casio calculator yet???australia is too distant from italy to send you one of mine😂.
Enthusiast - Yes 😄 Some might take it a step further and say "obsessed!" 😂
All good, my friend! I'd love to wear a watch of yours too but it just doesn't make sense to send most Casio's UNLESS they're a pricey one. Would cost less than shipping to buy one, new!
Oh, and isn't the CA53W a Calculator? 😅
Actually I do own an ACTUAL Casio Calculator too 😁
@@goatreviews Casio CA-53W-1ER yes ❤️
My watch collection has a a158w only 😢
Haha, mate that’s still a really cool “collection” though! 😜🙏
What would be your next watch if you were to get one? 🤔
@@goatreviews Casio ae1200 rubber strap one as it will be in my budget
@@goatreviewsbeing a school student, my parents won't let me buy new watches every week
Good stuff,@@kartikgoel752! That’s honestly such an amazing watch and a perfect next pick to follow the A158! 👌
I hope you enjoy it. I’ve got a couple of videos on the channel covering the AE-1200 watch if you’d like to build up your hype 😁
@@kartikgoel752 Hahaha, I completely understand 🤣
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An Apple?! Why, how utterly absurd, and irrelevant! 😜
Well done Daniel 😉
give me one
please
My skmei has been in mud in the ocean gets chucked around no probs!! Has a bull bar
Great stuff, John! 🔥
I love hearing about people putting their watches to the test! 😎 Sounds like your bull-barred SKMEI could handle anything! 😁
Awesome showcase right there! Fantastic choice of casios!
Much appreciated, Gigachad! 🙏 It's more of a Casio collection than a Watch Collection in general, isn't it? It's becoming an obsession 😂
What’s the battery life on the hydro mod watch?
The W-217H has a battery life of about 7 years. I’m in for a MESSY SURPRISE when the time comes 🤣
I reckon I’ll try Hydro Modding a Solar Watch as I gain more experience, to prevent this from being an issue 😁
It's easy to tell you have a lot of fun with your watches. Exactly how it should be.
Thank you my friend, I really appreciate that 😁🙏
I really love what I’m doing 🤩
I bought Casio f94w 🐝 instead of Casio f91w the God tier watch bcz of you 🐐
Great stuff, Iftikar! 🙌🤩
So pleased to have helped you make the decision. How are you finding the Bumblebee so far my friend? 🐝🙏
give awy one of them i m from india
i m watching your video a year
I appreciate your long time viewership Abhay - you must have been here right from the start! 🙏
I’ve taken your feedback on board, and will considering doing a giveaway in a future video 😁
@@goatreviews love u bro keep going love from india
😍🥰🥰
@@abhaypanwar8725 Likewise, from Australia! 🇦🇺❤️
Why does your dogs head look bigger than the entire body
LOL 😂 I just rewatched 1:56 and my god… your right! 🤣
1. Her breed is “Bichon Frise”, look them up and you’ll see they typically have a large ‘Afro’ on their head 😁
2. She is definitely in need of a groom when this was recorded. Her hair is much shorter now! 🤩
3. There may even be some perspective at play here, as her head is closer to the camera than her body.
Either way - that’s one BIG head 🤣🙏
Must be a bugga to change the battery on a hydro modded watch
Oh yeah, big time! 💯😂
The clock is ticking on its 7 year battery life. Meanwhile, I’ll get as much enjoyment as I can from it! 🤩
I’d love to Hydro Mod a solar watch at some point to prevent battery swaps being an issue 🔋
Your magnetic closure is going to magnetise anything metal on your watches, bracelets or straps. I’ve just had to remove the locks and screws and hinges from my watch boxes as they were magnetising everything metal on my watches. I’m now looking at getting new watch boxes that have no magnetic closure or any metal parts.
Oh my! 😱
That’s something I hadn’t AT ALL considered. I am surprised the magnets are strong enough to have an impact at such range! 🧲
Do you reckon it could damage the modules, or just magnetise the metal parts?
Thanks for letting me know 🙏
@@goatreviews
I don't think that magnetic field can disturb the module. The metal parts such as the case and bracelet are made of stainless steel and therefore not ferromagnetic.
I appreciate your response @@deips74 🙏
That is a relief. It would be a massive design flaw of the watch box if it were able to damage watches just by being inside the box.
That being said, I’ll be careful when moving watches past the magnetic part to be on the safe side. 👌🧲
Cheers guys!
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Good on ya, GottaGeek! 🙌👑
You’re very perceptive 😉
Great summary of everything I've seen on your channel since I've been following you. Very good, I look forward to future watches of the week and hope to see the DW-290 one day. Ciao
Thanks so much Davide. You’ve been with me on this journey since I had like 100 Subscribers! 🙏🍻
I’d love to wear and review the DW-290 for you. I’ve managed to track one down for a decent price ($80 AUD on eBay). Before I pull the trigger to purchase it, would you be at all interested in sending me yours to review?
No stress either way - I’ll gladly go through with the purchase if not. As I know shipping might be expensive between us!
We're in no hurry. It costs less to ask Casio to produce one just for us than to ship it intercontinentally 😂
Hahaha, you know it @@deips74. I think the “send a watch” idea would make the most sense for a watch that isn’t as affordable or available.
I’ve just pulled the trigger on the DW-290 😉 Thanks for your long time viewership, and for the suggestion, Davide! 🙏