Rebirth Of A Classic - The $20 Larger Casio F91W - W217H Watch Review
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- čas přidán 27. 05. 2019
- Today we revisit one of my favourite watches to review, and compare it with a newer version for the larger wrist. The Casio F91W is a watch unlike any other and perhaps the most affordable iconic watch of all time.
Loved for its instantly recognisable design, the F91W has become a movie star, a fashion accessory, and has even been used in conflict as a weapon. But ultimately, it brings amazing value, fun, functionality, and dependability, and all for the price of lunch. However, one of the major criticisms was its dated size, so in 2017 Casio debuted the W217H to bring this legendary timepiece to a new, more modern market.
But some big questions remain: Will the larger version be a better choice at almost double the price? Or is the 1991 classic original still king? Join me today as we compare and find out!
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My F91w has lasted for 12 years with the same battery. Admittedly it was left in my garage for 11 of those years until I found it...but it only lost 5 minutes in that period!!!
That's just amazing to imagine that something would 'document' (by counting along) reality like that, and come out only five minutes off after counting almost 6,000,000 minutes, and that it was done without a person observing it.
It's a perfect watch.
MJFallout that’s amazing
Good, that's what we should expect from Casio
5 minutes... You must of got a duff one 😂
Omg that intro was straight FIRE
might as well be casios offical marketing
Ikr, this channel has the best intros ever
The outro was pretty awesome too!
Seriously. A unicorn among a field of dogsh*t intros.
If one doesn't like a Casio, then their heart isn't beating.
I think it’s awesome that Casio still puts out all the old models. They’re touching that smartphone edge but they won’t. Casio is the smartest watch company in the world. They also make the best watches. That’s why everybody likes them. Casio did something differently. They made quality stuff.
Best comment about Casio ever
@@rickyporter6450 Best comment about a Casio-related comment ever
That moment when you remember you have 8 Casios but not the F91W. Or room left in your Casio watch box to fit one in. I'm gonna need a bigger box (or start mixing up my watches)...
Anyway, always loved how TGV treats a £5 watch with the same love and respect as a £5000 watch. Fantastic stuff guv'nor.
LOL!!! How dare you not have an F91W!!! :D But as you have 8 Casios already, you are forgiven! ;-)
Thank you my friend, I appreciate that very much.
Best regards,
TGV
Ah the F91W brings back fond memories of stopwatch duels in elementary school....only the quickest fingers could stop it on 00:00:01!
you can get 00:00:01 by doing a time split instead of double pressing atart stop button
I can only manage .12 fuck im slow
The trick is getting the switch to bounce i guess :D
Your respect and enthusiasm for horology regardless of brand or price is what makes this channel great.
You never cease to amaze one with these frequently unique and refreshing intros! Love the work!
Who is the individual giving the lecture/voiceover in the intro?
It's Alan Watts; evidently I should look through the other comments FIRST next time...
Ah, Alan Watts is fantastic, as is Alan Watt...both well worth checking out on youtube. Now, anyone know the synthy music?
U are in love with him LOL
That intro was awesome TGV. Got my 91 after watching the governor. Keep it up.
nice to see a nice variety of price ranges despite the partnership with Watch box, Nice work TGV
Always a man of the people!
Your best intro to date! Simply amazing editing, aesthetic, music, voice over, ... The whole shebang!
The fact that TGV still makes videos that appeal to the lower end of the market despite being associated with a larger institution speaks loads about his character. Also, great intro. I'm enjoying this channel even more since I discovered it 3 years ago.
Every time I think I have enough Casio watches, The Urban Gentry strikes again and I get slightly more broke! Nice vid TGV 👍
You just did the same thing to me with my Casio A158W, and you didn't even give that the white glove treatment... you monster lol.
Well, at least the erosion is in itty bitty increments, given how low Casio prices are :D
Think I'll pass on this one
That was probably one of your best intros! I love the 80s vibe.
I recently purchased a W217H and I like it better than F91W. The band is a little long so I bought another FW 91 (11.00) and traded straps. Perfection! I know some of you will think that’s a bit opulent, but when you’re a man of my means ...
Watches I purchased in the last -19 months off this channel's recommendations alone: Hamilton Khaki King, Rolex Date just, Casio F91W, Seiko SKX013, Casio AE1200, and a citizen eco-drive I can't recall the model name.
I just bought a f91-w love it. It's brutalistic design is beautiful. Simplicity of design and function are off the charts. Reminds me of many California buildings from the mid century. The Oakland Museum of California comes to mind. Brutalism is big in California Architecture, if you look you'll see it. The ideas it gives me that the future is optimistic. We don't have time for anything that is not necessary. I think it is a masterpiece.
You have inspired me to order a Casio F91W and a camo NATO strap. That look is on point!!!
I have a load of Casios in my collection. Oceanus, Edifice, G-Shock, Duro and I love them all. The Oceanus was my first JDM purchase as a new collector. All titanium, tough solar movement, atomic clock and a beautiful looking piece as well. Also takes me back to my childhood. The calculators, then the watches. My collection would feel incomplete without them.
Opening up this video and getting to watch that intro whilst wearing an F-91W made me feel so freakin' awesome. I'm glad I found this channel
The old authentic urban gentry is still alive he is one of our own and he will never change his ethos we love you
I’ve been wondering for a while what TGV’s take on this piece was. Fantastic video as always! Thank you for all you do for us!
Glad to hear Alan Watts, two inspiring people in one video!
Alan Watts for the intro. I can't believe how well his voice and philosophy stylistically matches the retro music and imagery. I wouldn't have expected that. Well done sir. Well done.
I recently picked up the w217h and I love it. Very simplistic yet reliable. It’s been my daily work watch for a few weeks now
This is why I watch your show. You review the $10 watches, as well as the expensive pieces.
Wow! Amazing, wonderful intro!!! Excellent video review. Honestly Tristano, you are truly my favorite to watch. I do so enjoy your offerings. I often watch/listen to your excellent reviews when I'm doing work or general stuff at home. Thank you so much for all you do for us, the good Gentry!🙂👍
Literally the day after I receive my F91W you post this video. Needless to say that's quite a nice surprise. I love watching about Casios, great video as usual
Phenomenal intro, Stella work with eurythmics mixed in!! Suits the icon very well. Great work TGV 👍
Damn, that intro! Always getting better. I swear that video you uploaded yesterday for servicing a watch was made for me.
Thank you TGV!!
Spencer
Hope all is well TGV, and congratulations on the new partnership with Watch Box. These kinds of watches tug at my heart strings. Steal of a price for long lasting, accurate time keeping and a taste of an iconic era for all to enjoy. I just happen to be wearing my F-91W today. Warm Regards.
you should let me go to bed early from time to time TGV!
I have this W217H and I love it! Thanks TGV!
The original, even with the older technology for lighting, is the clear winner! It is practical, subtle and near perfection for what a digital watch should be. Excellent video!
Awesome intro. Don't ever stop with them. You consistently had the best intros on CZcams, despite doing it all yourself -- just make them that much better now that you have professional help. This one certainly hold up to that!
A f91 was my first watch too as a kid. I never took it off for years and had a tan line from it. Eventually it broke due to standard little boy activities, and was replaced with a gshock, which I (obvious) never managed to break. I think my old gshock is in a box in my mom's garage somewhere.
This new one is pretty cool.
TGV.. the Intro is the best you have done. Perfect work. Congrats.
Great review as always! Bought one yesterday as a gift for my dad so perfect timing with this vid haha. Really does feel like a grown up version of the f-91w keeping the same retro charm.
I'm not into watches, but your enthusiasm reviewing a cheap watch inclined me to watch the whole video.
I just received my f91-w today that I ordered a couple days ago and I love it, and TGV posts a video about casio. What a coincidence!
When I was 6 or so my father gave me a little F105W, which is very similar to the F91W. That thing was glued to my wrist and I would play with other kids, fall to the ground, ride bicycles, play soccer, go to the beach, get caught in the rain or shower with it, sleep, and even press the light button... while being underwater. I don't even know how but it lasted roughly 6 years all beaten up and scratched all over but it did stop due to the battery running out. My dad decided that it was too damaged to replace the battery so he gave an another Casio which, by the way lasted for another 10 years. Recently I managed to find a copy of this F105w, and hopefully it will last for a long time! I'm in love with a Seiko automatic field watch but Casio will always have a place in my heart haha Thanks TGV and keep it up the good work! I love your channel.
Great video TGV with a fantastic intro. I still chuckle every time I think of the video with Hugo dancing to speed garage (or whatever type of music is was). It’s great to see pure class for $20 USD!
Another great video, TGV. Nice watch too.. I just got the black one with golden details. My humble Casio collection is growing.
Cheers from Brazil!
One always wonders what might happen if such a venerable watch as the F91W should be updated and lo! Here we are! It looks wonderful!
Another excellent video, TGV. It's another "I remember" moment. My very first digital watch was the Casio C-80, purchased soon after it came out. I was an "early adopter" and I truly thought that I stepped into the future. I had no real use for the calculator, but I really felt COOL!
Thank you Milton, I know EXACTLY how you feel, those moments with watches are priceless.
So glad to hear you have that too. The C-80 is now a collectors piece, and rightly so!
Best regards,
TGV
Best channel on CZcams. I always look forward to your videos.
Nothing like a Casio for the money. Also, best intro ever Governor.
Good evening TGV, it is great that there are these affordable Casios around. Just lately I got myself a AE1200, which is so much fun. Great Intro by the way, with a distinguish 80s vibe, which like very much.
Thank you Heiko, gotta love the 80s ;-)
Best regards,
TGV
I can’t express just how happy the synthwave intros make me! Great work
80s
Haha, I am equally glad. It makes me happy too!
Thank you my friend,
Best regards,
TGV
Just bought my first f91. Got it on clearance for $5 at Target unexpectedly. It's the gold one. Love it.
Dude, your videos are straight up OVER THE TOP! Wow!
Have just ordered f-91w and haki nato strap. I have to admit this is one of the most stylish and authentic channel on CZcams. Cheers
I may be weird but watches bring me peace and calmness. Your reviews make them as soothing as an ASMR video. Just gentry. Thank you.
Fantastic opening. Very cool watch. Looking forward to the next video. Keep up the good work.
Excellent video. I love how much you pay respect to such a ‘cheap’ watch. As cheap as it is, this watch is arguably more important than many premium watches will ever be. A reliable, sturdy classic that tells the time accurately. Anyone can wear one as well. It doesn’t matter if you are a millionaire or a kid. It’s classless! Like an old Land Rover 🤣👍🙏
Thank you Josh, lovely to hear from you.
As for you comment, I could not agree more and deeply appreciated.
Best regards,
TGV
The Urban Gentry thank you for taking the time to respond my good man! Sincerely wishing you all the best with the new venture. Have much enjoyed watching you take the channel and indeed yourself to new heights!
Thought I was watching some Blade runner spin off with that intro!
I was actually SHOCKED at how cool the light feature is on this watch! 😎
I could watch these videos all day...and often do. fantastic as always onwards and upwards.
Absolutely dope intro. This is the TGV we love 💪😎🙏
I keep coming back to watch the intro. Great stuff!
another amazing video!
and your intros are never gets old!
I always enjoy your videos! Your the best! ⌚️
First to the party again. Always quality videos TGV 👏👏👏
Man, you can really see when someone is passionate doing CZcams.
TGV is one of them, really enjoyable video, but the best part was the intro :)
Love these affordable videos. Thanks for this TGV
That intro was insane! You’ve come a long way TGV!
Always top notch production value and content. Kudos. 👍
Never a dull video on this channel
Excellent review TGV, well done.
Great little watch, I just got a 35th anniversary DW-5735d - 1b with the screw caseback, it has the basic 3421 module and the metalized lcd. Good to have you back and congrats on your new endeavor! Steve M.
Wow that's really cool !
Is it US exclusive ?
@@andreatilli6227 I don't think so 🙂
You never cease to amaze TGV
Amazing video TGV! As always. I love you reviews and definitely I bought the W217 just after I saw your video because the F91W was one of my childhood watches I loved the most. Recently I bought one again because it really brings me a lot of memories but sadly it was extremely little for my big wrists and it looked like I stole my little brother watch and I hang out with it, honestly that really disappointed me until I saw this video and thanks to you I discovered the W217, an amazing Watch with all the essence of the F91W for people like me with bigger wrists. Seriously thank you, you really do an amazing job every video you upload, definitely you’re my first source to consult every time I’m gonna buy a new watch. Seriously, you do a great job TGV.
Great looking piece. Think there is a room in everyones collection for a digital watch. I'm loving my two G-Shock squares. Super video as always and love the intro 👌
I could not agree more.
Thank you Chris, I am just about to get another G-shock too, ops, I already said too much ;-)
Stay tuned my friend, enjoy yours.
Best regards,
TGV
Top notch intro TGV. Very well done.
Mate the entrance is DOPE !!!!! Another great video !!
Urban gentry at his best, enjoyable moment of the day.
Just yesterday I was watching your old video about beater watch. I was thinking to get a DW5600E but now I have one more option to consider. This W217H Casio does look quite good. Thanks TGV for great video once again.
Amazing intro, TGV.
I immediately thought of AKIRA when I saw this intro. Maybe due to the colouring scheme you used.
The W217H is nice but I love my little F91W.
Great video as always.
I have a casio w800, which I love. Smaller than a gshock, 100mm water resistant and 10 year battery life.
I have 2 w800's, one that I modded w/countdown timer. I tried to like the 217 but the button operation is too much different than the w800, which has my vote at the best watch under $20.
Thanks TVG for keeping it REAL!! No watch snobs allowed!! Time is time....loved your intro!! How's Ernest like Philly?
Casio W218H is similar but bears comparison with the G Shock 5600 in style. It is easier to read than the G Shock though. There is is less clutter and writing on the face and it is a fraction of the price. Accuracy is good. Battery last 7 years. Unless you really want G Shock toughness the W218H makes a great buy and it is under £20!
Gave my 8 year old the F91W for his birthday last week. He loves it.
This is some A class quality review you got here.
Yuhooo ....
Return of TGV's outstanding Intros!!
Return of soothing & relaxing Oprah in the back!!
Return of in studio reviews!!
And ofcourse - Rebirth of a Classic!!
Life is beautiful :)
Your intros are second to none. Well done.
I love that you're not a watch snob and respect watches at all prices
I love the intro. I think you have some of the best intros on youtube.
Great video TGV!!
That intro was absolutely amazing!
Absolutely amazing intro! Retro heaven.
This intro is just insane, like I'm sitting here and looking at it and I forget where I am 🤯
That intro man! Love it...
Been some time since I've checked one of your reviews TGV. Just too busy. However, as usual I always enjoy your reviews. Thx for another great review. I have a 217 and I just love it (what's not to love? 😉). I wish it was a 40mm but heck, it's just another great Casio!
Genius intro! I jst realised that you slightly modified Alan Watts speech from the intro by putting " And that is time" in the end instead uploading it unedited. Great decision! Great minds really do align! Love it all
I'm happy with my F-84W. Great intro by the way :)
My love affair with Casio began in 1986, when I got to US Army basic training and bought a model F-89...
Man, I thought that watch was 'modern & cool!!' Lol
The alarm allowed me to wake up early so I could actually get a 'hot' shower, before the rest of the company got up & used it all... lol
Now, in addition to my Seikos, Bulovas, Timexes, and a few other makes, I STILL have a few Casios that I wear in my rotation.
Just yesterday, I put my silver F-91WM-7ACF on a (much more expensive than the actual watch) black leather, croc embossed strap--
And I LOVE it even more!! 😎
Great review!! Please keep doing vids on watches that everyone can afford. 😳💕❤️
Fantastic Intro! And fantastice video, as usual! I have 10 Casios, a F91W included, but now I have to get a W217H ... and I have the W218H, but it's a little bit different! I also don't have more space in my Casio box for an 11º Casio ... I don't know what to do! You cause me a head ache TGV ;) Thank You! Love your videos!
I just bought a vintage bullhead from the 60's and I can't wait to get it!
your intros are getting better and better!
I love my F91W - I wear it when I play golf as it is so light and thin I barely notice it on my wrist. It is a good quick reference for how long the round it taking without having to get a phone out of the bag. Plus it is such a cool retro design :)