Five Reasons You Must Own the CASIO F-91W (THE $15 CLASSIC!!)
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- Thanks for dropping by the StormRider channel. In this video I give 5 reasons why the classic CASIO F-91W watch should be in your collection. This small, lightweight watch costs only $15, yes, that is15 dollars! It is cool, versatile, has a battery that lasts for 7 years and has a number of useful functions. It is arguably the best watch for people with small wrists. If you have thin wrists you should try one on. I specifically show the metallic green retro CASIO F-91W-wm-3a. It has so many amazing qualities including an accuracy of +- 30 seconds a month, for context that is much better than many top end manual-wind and automatic watches.
I honestly bought this watch out of interest and did not expect much from it but it has become a firm favourite!
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On the StormRider channel I try to give you an indication of how different G-Shocks operate, the best models for different uses, 10 things I wish I knew before buying a G-Shock! As well ex explain what I think are the best value G-Shocks on the market, I.e. what are the Top 10 Casio G-Shocks under $200 you can buy
You will see G-Shocks transcend and become adopted by many different styles and cultures, just look at the Les Twins vs Rush Ball G-Shock real toughness Japan video where breakdancing professionals use G-Shocks, or see PradaG vs Smurf vs Stripes use G-Shocks. You see other athletes also use G-Shock such as Tiger Shroff
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I am interested in the the art or making G-Shock watches
I will sometimes post a video about ‘top G-Shocks’, such as Top 5: Casio G-Shock watches for men and women and specific situations
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Just had a friend get me this watch and I love it! I recently discovered the huge number of people modding their watch, either the actual functionality of the watch, or simpler things like inverting the display, and changing the watch face to a different colour.
I wish casio knew about this (relatively small) community, and made it so you could customise easier! I personally would want an all black watch, with silver/white writing on the watch face
You're one of the few who know it was released in 1989! Many just assume 1991 due to the name. I got this recently and it holds its own even against a metal G-Shock square!
Yes it’s a great piece. Really enjoy mine
the main reason why i love it, is because its slim and light, and not a big bulky heavy thing that completely covers my upper wrist..
Agree. You can barely feel it on your wrist. It’s a minimalist delight.
Great video and an amazing watch! Lately I've been using my f91w more than my G9300 hehe, greetings from Brazil.
Interesting, I can totally see how that can happen. It's just a no-nonsense and low key watch. Thank you for the comment!
Watching while wearing my f91w gold.
Sweet choice.
I really miss your content brother. Hope you are doing well. You are still my favorite G Shock channel even after your hiatus. Come back!!
Thanks for the kind message Bradly! Im good thanks, just doing some other projects but planning a come back 💪💪🥂
Agreed, any serious watch collector must have and the majority already have a F-91W. I have the original one and bought new for $4.95 last Christmas. Have already 8 Casios and sky is the limit. Buy yourself a Casio Duro, Bleu dial with the marlin fish on the dial, another collectable 200 meter Diver watch just for $45. You can't go wrong with any Casio watches and once you got the Casio virus, you wont stop with one and will die happy. hehee Thanks for review.
Their for the advice on those other Casios. They really are amazing value for money in general. I'll be doing some online research on those models tonight. Cheers!
I'm gonna get one just because it's so popular. I never understood how it got that way except for the price point and long battery life. Maybe that's just it. Anyway nice review, thank you.
I’ve really have had a good one with this video. You’ve hit all the marks with this classic. For some people the definition of a watch is the diver (submariner?), but for me, recalling childhood memories and experiences, well, this is the one. Thanks for this content.
Jose, thanks so much for the kind comment man. I honestly bought the watch out of interest not expecting much and quickly fell in love with it. It has genuine charisma. Cheers, let me know if you get one.
I had a Casio not this model and its battery run for 12 years! I did not use its light often maybe this is why! Now I ordered this one in the classic blue!
Went back to Wal-Mart today and saw it was the last one on the shelf. Because of your video it’s on my wrist and ready for some heist work in San Andreas 🤙🍻
You can’t deny for the money it’s a lovely bit of kit. Cheers Sir🥂💪
I love my Casio F91W and calculator watches dbc32 and ca53 ❤️❤️❤️
They are true classics, last forever too! Thank you for the comment
Enjoyed this video. I have an ancient Timex Ironman watch with exactly the same features / functions. Wore it continuously.for years. Never came off my wrist.
Ah the trusty Timex Ironman. A true classic. And if you know of Navy Seal Jocko Willink you will see he wears one each and every day still and posts a picture of the time of his workouts every day too, normally something like 4.30am. Do you still use it?!
Great watch, great video. Check out the W217h, basically the same watch, but a bit bigger in every dimension, a longer strap, much better back light and better water resistance. I get the history of the F91, and I had some of its predecessors, but the W217h strikes me as a just as cool, modernized and improved version.
I shall take a look, there is a real charm to these simple CASIOs. Thanks for the comment good Sir.
I've been considering this for quite a while but now a little bit indecisive between this or the F217W
Cool I have one that great all the G-Shock all the regular casio's to you be surprised how good they are the cheaper ones check out the wave ceptor great watches also with the atomic time about $30 35
Absolutely agree. Standard CASIO are also great. Maybe not quite as durable as the G-Shock but still very capable watches.
Classier than me. I’ve got a bright orange one ha! Argos click and collect a dangerous thing to have with all these awesome Casio’s! I even had one delivered the same day the other day!
Haha. At that price then why not :) I've never seen the bright orange one, will take a look...
Also got mine in Argos (Liffey Valley, Dublin) - well happy.
@@daveroche6522 there is something wonderfully understated about this model... A true classic.
Grand Theft Auto ;)
Great review my friend... looking at your subs, it’s going up... need to push more attention to your channel... just watched your paper G-Shock, very cool indeed :)
Wahey! And the grand prize goes to none other than Mr WatchUP69 himself! You sir, shall be on the StormRider New Years Honours list. Thanks for the kind note :)
@@stormrider1119 I'm good at finding places, even if fictional LML
Will give you another shout-out on my community page in the week, we need to see you on 1k subs ;)
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman you are a true gentleman and a scholar. Cheers!
For some odd reason, the first thing I thought when you said Grand Theft Auto was the MSX FM radio from GTA III.
Green looks dope. Do you think the green colour will rub out like the gold version?
Good question, I'm not too familiar with the model so don't know about the colour fading but looking at it and having worn it for a couple of weeks now I don't see that happening. I agree, it looks class. Thanks for dropping by! Cheers!
@@stormrider1119 I bought one, it’s molded in green so no rub out issues. Great watch, highly recommended. 👍
The main thing I dislike on this model is the backlight. I'm not sure why Casio insists on keeping this weak light but I would guess this has something to do with it's legacy. Other than that it is a really charming and classic piece.
Honestly the light works perfectly well for the majority of situations. I've never had a situation personally when I needed more, plus the lume is very good. Agreed, there is room for improvement though, I guess the need to balance function, size and battery life etc. Cheers!
@@stormrider1119 They also probably want to keep the price down for it and probably this is also a reason. Great video! I enjoyed it 😉
@@Randomizer92mx hi my apologies I thought your comment was on my recent G-Shock GWG-1000 video, but now see it was the F-91W. And yes I totally agree, I wish that light was better but as you say I'm sure it's about keeping the watch below the average price of lunch in London lol. Thanks for the kind comments man...
Another YT channel did a test on nine F91s and he quotes:
_We have now rated 9 Casio F91-W watches over several months. We find these 10-day rates: +1.18, +1.68, -1.40, +0.15, +0.47, -0.83, -0.05, -3.36, -1.16_
So the best of these would roughly equate to +0.15 x 3 = 0.45 or approx +0.5 sec/month. If you had that actual watch it would be in Grand Seiko territory for accuracy. TBF that's not to say that the F91 would maintain that accuracy rate for years. Food for thought nonetheless.
czcams.com/video/FrhimZD4Tz4/video.html
Wow super interesting thanks. It's crazy what CASIO produce in terms of accuracy at such a price point. Thank you very much for the information good Sir...
I'm watching that video now, so interesting, thanks for sharing. I'm subbing to that guy for sure...
@@stormrider1119 Yeah the guy has some interesting vids, mostly to do with navigation. I'm thinking of buying ten F91s now....still a third of the price of an average Seiko. Lol.
@@roadgent7921 it's worth it in my opinion, even if only to play with and wonder at its simplicity. It's a true classic
@@stormrider1119 Definitely is. Another interesting Casio accuracy test by Greg Anderson (which you may have seen) with interesting results again:
czcams.com/video/F0xUdBF_38k/video.html
Thanks to Mr WatchUP69 beacon, I know this channel exists. It is absolutely cool and not flashy presentation. Btw, take a look at F-94W. It is the same form factor, but kind of rarer, and the flatter back makes it even more comfortable.
Can't help with the map :D. I'm not very good with Geography (Terry Pratchett - "This guy can't find his own ass even with two hands", kind of), but still glad I've reached to your content.
Haha, that is indeed a powerful beacon it would seem :) OK immactually going to a mall later and will check out the F-94W, I'm kind of intrigued by the simpler CASIO watches now. Thank you very much for the kind comment, and you are spot in when you say 'no flash presentation', I make the type of videos I like watching which are low key but informative. Have a great day sir!
The map is where Trevor lives
Nailed it! Congrats man :)
GTA 5 map 😃
Spot on! :)
@@stormrider1119 interesting watch but not for me.
Maybe when I grow old 😂
Haha. Yeah, it's definitely not for everyone.