The Best $20 Classic Watch EVERYONE Should Own: Casio AW168 & AW158
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
- In today's video I review a true icon in response to a common misconception that an ultra affordable Casio is not for real watch enthusiasts. Is this true? And what do movies like Gremlins and Planes, Trains and Automobiles have in common with 80s fashion, historic horology, and the actor Idris Elba? Find out in this video, where I trace the innovative history and cultural impact of Casio and explore the technical specifications of the AW168 and the AW158 in a comparison. Join me today for a blast from the past and a detailed look at why everyone should consider adding one of these do-it-all watches to their collection.
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A person who looks down on Casio as a whole is a Watch Snob -- not a Watch Enthusiast.
The guy who said "I can't take you seriously as a watch enthusiast" is an absolute tool. That is literally the definition of an enthusiast, someone who will gladly wear a £3000 Breitling one day and then a £15 Casio the next
Well said
This intro was a masterpiece TGV
Thank you so much :D
Best regards,
TGV
“Hosted, written, edited and directed by TGV”. love this. I feel a sense of freedom.
“Freedommmmmmmm” -William Wallace
Right from the beginning what attracted me to this channel was the recognition that relatively inexpensive watches like Casio's can be incredibly cool. Oh and bravo on the intro.
My Casio AD says if I wash his car one more time this weekend he’ll put me on the waiting list for one of these
That sounds like a fair arrangement
First watch was a F91W, in fact, pretty much everyone in my year at shool had one. It was the watch to have. We'd all set the alarm for 3:05pm each day to ensure the teacher knew it was hometime! Amazing watch, amazing memories.
These watches got me to school, got me to work on time, met friends, caught the bus. I recently got an F91w for less than I'd spent on lunch and it's light weight and comfortable. I am reminded why I always loved it so much
Thumbs up for that intro already!
I have two of these , a silver and gold version . Put them on 18mm barton quick release canvas straps . Great grab n go watch !
They both on the same color?
Which one is better?
TGV show us all how to value both a $20 dolar Casio and a $10.000 Rolex. That's one of things that I like the most in The Urban Gentey Channel.
Best regards from Brazil.
I am honored, this is very important to me and it will always be like this.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
I love this channel. By the way, Casio is KASHI-O, KASHI=樫=Oak(tree) O= 尾=tail. Good luck and Thanks. from Japan.
クリエイターの名字も。
The intro is amazing and you have smoked the comment guy.
Screw Watchbox bro. It's nice to have you back in your home format!
As a man who has Japanese background (mother's family immigrated to Japan), I cant really describe how much I enjoy in the design of Japanese watches, clothing, cars and motorbikes.
You may not understand it, but people including me may have to understand their design language by 'heart' or 'soul', then you can SEE the efforts they made, the battle in the designer's heart and designer's personal voice to public, their personal stories, and the compromise they made (e.g., reliability, brave design, feasibility and so on); while the western design is more straight forward, that you know they are good and refined once you see it.
Said it before and will say it again, The Urban Gentry channel is back to its original greatness! So glad to see you being more yourself and free TGV! 🥰
Fantastic intro TVG, will always have a soft spot for Casio after my brother first got one some years back and it got me into watchers.
Is it just me or do the intros just keep getting better
You and Jody from Just One More Watch have turned me into a Casio lover! I just purchased an AW158 for myself for Christmas and got my wife an A700W which was her first digital watch she has ever owned. Love Casio. I now have about 16 of them in my collection with more to come! Thank you for ALL you do for the watch community!
I coveted a Casio watch in the late 70's when I was in middle school. Especially the calculator version. I still do a bit, it brings back wonderful memories like hanging out in arcades in Times Sqare NYC playing Centipede and Joust in the mid 80's.
My collection is small. Hamilton, seiko, Tissott being slightly under 1000.00 being my most expensive. That said I have many G Shock tough solar as well as a Casio 212 world time. When not at work, the Casio watches get the most wear time for sure. That said you keep doing what you do. Your channel brings great information to so many of us, you can’t be discouraged by one persons opinion.
Informed and classy response to the watch snobs. Well done TGV 👏 I'm almost certain that Anthony Edwards wore a silver Casio as Goose in Top Gun. It could hang just fine with the Porsche Design Orfina
Brill! Yours are the only intros on the internet that I don't skip.
Glad to have you back! You don’t shy away from anything, from Omega to Casio. Appreciate that sir! Value and history can be found at all price levels. Also like your renewed focus on non watch subjects.
Best intros in the business, mate. Easily the best watch enthusiast channel on CZcams, whenever I'm looking for a review on a particular watch I always check your channel first. Been watching since 2016, when I acquired my first F-91W.
Lots of love for Casios here. Best intro yet by the way
TGV, Thank you so much for all you do for the community. I originally got into fashion and in turn fashion watches. It's those fashion watches that got me interested in the hobby and brought me to your channel. Your channel has done such a great job of educating me in horology and the intricacies of watches. Casio has such an interesting history and it's my go-to watch brand.
Being someone who was a kid in the 70s and 80s, these Casios are a major nostalgia trip. Love everyone of them. Thanks for the great video once again TGV!
i love how tgv can be so modern and nostalgic at the same time!
Best intro I've ever seen for a CZcams video. And I've been here since CZcams was nothing.
What an intro 😍
I'm so happy that you've decided to take that leap of faith, driven by your passion to purchase this remarkable wrist watch. Thank you for telling it like it is!
I missed this format so much! And what better way to get started than with the legendary A168! Currently wearing it as this is my stay-at-home watch. Cheers TGV!
TGV back to absolute top form!!!! 👍
Really enjoyed this one TGV, a great return to form
I really love how you addressed the comment on Casio. Thanks for your interesting presentation.
Can't believe it did it. I just ordered one online after watching this video. Sheesh. I had the predecessor to this waaay back in the early 80s (can't remember which reference). i loved that watch back then. Never thought I'd ever own one again. Nice video, dude.
The 1980s were the peak of human history. Everything before and after has been downhill.
Yeah everyone fried their brains on cocaine
One of the best watch videos you have ever done! Love the brand concept, simple, accurate, highly functional, highly accurate, affordable and cost efficient. These are attributes that the more expensive watch brands simply don't offer or provide!
Glad to see you back at what you do the best
How can a watch snob doesn't appreciate the true giants like Casio? Even people with collection of Rolex, Omega, AP, VC, will find their way to sneak Casio into their collection..and sometimes it's what differ you from watch snob to a watch enthusiast, it's not about pricepoint anymore 😂
Hey TGV I personally love that you are promoting cheaper watches that everyone with a passion for watches can enjoy. Keep up the great videos!!!
That intro blew me away. Awesome work and I am looking forward to part 2.
Probably my second fav intro! Only second to the last “outrun” style intro with music by Volkor I think?
That intro is second to none. Cheers!
There are actually some porn scenes from the 70s, 80s, and later where porn stars wear Casio watches. When there are no clothes on except maybe a watch and sneakers the watch really stands out. Lol
Lol, reference please. Very funny for a war room!
That's a real horologist!
TGV you da man. Love from Northern Ireland 🇬🇧 CHRIS
Thank you my friend! Sending love back.
Best regards,
TGV
it's so nice to see another watch video. you do such great videos. You have taught me so much about watches and gave me a new hobby where everyday i'm watching video's, checking ebay and amazon. Because of you i went from wearing and owning one watch at a time to i have thirteen in my collection now. Thanks and keep up the great work.
I m absolutely in love with my a158 and its been 10 years now
I have the a163 and feel the same way 👍
Awesome intro, interesting history and beautiful watches!
TGV, you did it again! Love the intro and I'm glad you are back to the old school style. Watch box are great but, you're better in this style.
Those kind of videos are the best of your chanel!
Funny how that viewer mentioned it 2:27. I actually spent a lot less time on your channel during your collaberation with Watchbox, mainly because those watches featured did not meet my budget, and my everyday lifestyle. I wouldnt dare to wear a 20k FPJ (I love their watches OMG!) on job time, but a solid Sinn U2 or a beater SKX would seem to be more realistic and practical, at least for me personally. I am glad that I no longer need to wait for my next tax return to come in, in order to buy a watch featured here. Keep it basic, keep up the good work, onwards, and upwards, ciao.
That intro was art
Brilliant intro and so informative, thanks TGV.
Wow such a joy watching your video. The a158w design is so clean and timeless, I’ll pick one up bearing just how much fun it will bring me. Thanks TGV!
I don't like to be picky, but the crystal is acrylic. Not mineral. And they're both water resistant to 3bar(30m). Not 5bar(50m). Otherwise, great! Love my A158 to pieces!
Intro is a banger!!
Great video! I picked up an A168 for $15 on an Amazon one day sale after watching this and it has become one of my favorite watches to wear. So light on the wrist I forget I have it one, and it gets a lot of compliments for its retro 80's looks. I have Rolex and Tudor watches which I love, but also a dozen Casio watches in my collection. Nothing can touch Casio at this price range.
Bought a Seiko SNXS79 as my work watch but end up wearing my AW168 half the time! The AW168 has so much charm and is so light on the wrist.
I love Casio, my everyday is a dw5600 or mdv106, I work in a warehouse job for a plumbing and piping supplier and i bicycle commute to work year round so I need something durable and can take a beating, being slammed around loading pipe, climbing racks, driving forklifts, exposed to weather, my other favs are my orients, the ray 2 and bambino when I get the chance to wear them
With an intro like that, I'm only ever going to own Casio watches.
I know, right?? TGV's intros and editing are the best in the business! They never cease to amaze me.
What an intro loved it!!
That intro was poppin! Loving it! And mannnnn those macro shots really just made me fall in love with that gold Casio... And your right TGV, these styles are getting more popular with the younger generation... I was so surprised when one of my friends, who never used to wear watches, started wearing the silver one. I asked him about it and he said he just like the style.
I love your content!
Wow the intro was cool!
Great video, loved the intro! Cheers
I know you said that the content my slow down for a while, but I’m loving the recent content and OG style videos. Keep up the good work TGV.
I bought the 168WA only for the backlight
Such a well made video
Fantastic the video and that intro was superb! I love it when you do Casio videos, I own 5 and have another on the way. Great watches :D
I am LOVING the non-watch box videos! We’ve got the real TGV back again!
This intro was off the chain 🤙
There is also a f-105 which is pretty much a f-91w with a full back lit light and basically the same size as the a158,it's also more water resistant than the f-91w👍.
Thanks again for the great watch reviews,I really enjoy them👍👍
Great intro and content as always. Love this episode. Greetings from Croatia.
Your intros are just spectacular!
wooow! that intro!!!
I have a 217H that I really love the size of. Not as small as the F91W but still smallish, light weight, and just the right size for me so I have just ordered the 168 as a companion. Great review!
I have both and they are very good. I've been wearing versions with the plastic bands for a long time, think I'm gonna pick my 168 for a daily watch. Takes me back a few years.
Quality video! Good stuff. Plus that intro 🔥
I have the A158 and just love it. Iconic design for $20, what's not to love?
i wore my 168 on my wedding 🙂
Dat intro tho👀🔥
That intro is stunning!
Wow, I just bought the AW158 yesterday! Thanks for the review.
Omg .. tgv destroyed that comment with such class and style .. i love it :D.. and i love my casios the same as my junghans .. especially my casio oceanus OC-106 .. great watch :D..
That Intro 😍
This video is awesome. So interesting, comprehensive, and well made!
TGV really do be hitting us with the frequent uploads, cheers!
Sorry to rain on your parade, TGV, but I believe that AW168 you got there is a knock-off, not the real deal, hence no drilled lugs and the pinkish text. I could be wrong if the ones made in Malaysia are slightly different, but there's a comparison on CZcams (can't share link or my comment gets blocked, but do look it up) Nevertheless, great review! Keep it up! :)
This watch is only worthy of the “God-tier / Boss-level” watch collectors.
I really enjoyed this video. Keep up the good work.
Great to see you back on form. You were my original watch channel on YT. But being honest. I moved over to Relative Time and Just one More Watch. Great to see you back doing what you do best
I bought an A168 off eBay at a reduced price since it had a small nick in the case. Funny enough, this watch is THE most accurate watch I own. When it’s on my wrist it’s running almost perfect time. Off the wrist it gains not even a second per month. Don’t know how Casio can produce something that’s near perfect accuracy for $8 bucks.
I love Casio....I got a couple G shocks and the Silver A158 and Gun metal A168. Casio's make some of the best watches.
Such a great video!
Last year I bought a silver AW168 and it's my favorite watch (I only have other two watches and they are Casios). Thanks to that little guy my interest in watches grew and I discovered your channel, so thank you very much, TGV for this nostalgia trip.
Looking forward to next part! Enjoyable vlog.
Just got one on Amazon for $18. Thanks.
Don't know why i waited so long to bag one of these. Went with the gold AW159 instead but tbh you just can't go wrong with any of these releases.
Just bought the steel version of 168 a couple of weeks ago and I'm loving it. Such a fresh addition to my small. growing collection.
Awesome intro and well chosen music, very professionally made. I consider adding one of these Casios to my collection :-)