Casio F-91W Digital Watch Review - back light test, shower test, Alarm test.
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- Should you get the legendary f-91w?
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Review of the Casio f-91w. This iconic watch can be found in a wide range of colors. Here I look at 5 reasons to buy this watch and 4 reasons why you might want to skip it. Backlight test. Shower test. - Jak na to + styl
A common mistake is to think that it is a disposable watch for US $ 10, and the truth is that there are people using it more than 20 years without problems, it simply changes the battery (which in many countries is really cheap) and ready to using another 5 or 7 years, the strap is changed for an alternative and the watch will continue to be used.
A Chinese watch is disposable (except some Skmei) but a Casio is not a disposable watch, however cheap it may be.
Greetings from Argentina
Mine is 12 year running. I just got battery inserted after not using since 5 years. Works fine. Came here as forgot a few settings.
I still own the F91W my father gave me as elementary school graduation present in 1991.
Had many battery changes done by myself, but still running perfectly.
I have lots of chinese digital watches most of them are at least 10yr old. I have a face casio from 2009 And i did not changed The battery yet
If you don´t use the alarm and light and just use it to tell the time, it can definetly run 15 years with no problem.
Fake News is that fake news?
It's a Masterpiece of minimalism...
It's really not that minimalistic at all with all those letters crammed into face of the watch. For example something that would actually be minimalistic are movado watches
@@MrLeSa95 is there a way to tell time on movado watches?
@@izoo1687 that depends. Do you have eyesight? If yes then yes you can read time. If you're blind then no :)
@@MrLeSa95 minimalism doesn´t always mean its just plain. Minimalism means that one only has stuff he uses, and with this watch, one doesn´t need a second watch because this one has it all. That´s pretty minimalistic if you´d ask me.
@@Brainman_2331 you should have called yourself BIG brainman because you're absolutely right
Hey Dave, welcome to the CZcams watch reviewer club. You're now official 😉 And welcome to the Casio rabbit hole. It's deep, but it's cheap. Cheers, Jody
Thanks! My Amazon wish list is starting to fill up with them. I thought it was bad when I discovered Gearbest...
You know what is really cool, two kick ass watch guys who started their own channels based upon their passion. I am subs to you both, please keep up the great work!!!
@Edwin S Anthony wow... what a bunch of nonsense
As a dispatcher I used this F-91W watch. It was in 24H and I set UTC time on it because we have 3 differential time zone here in my country. Yes I have a great time with this watch, I wear it under the rain, fly with it and while preparing the pre-flight item. Believe me, this little legend is perfect minimalism.
I respect your opinions, but dude, I love my F-91W
With the Bidenomics, this watch is now 20$.
Personally, I enjoy the back light of the f-91w, because I am seeing what someone from the 80s-90s experienced. A time machine back to the 80s-90s. Great review!
nice thoughts
I think the light will also last much longer because of not being so bright.
I got my first f-91w just a few days ago and I was really contemplating changing the led until this same exact thought came to my mind. Time machine on your wrist!
@@thethreesailors8194 "time machine" idea is infective, now i started to like this light as well :D
As my eyesight worsened, the light just became impossible to read on during my midnight time checking in the midst of sleeping and waking up.
Hello from Turkey, this watch was my childhood dream and today I realize it's even cheaper than 10 bucks in Turkey. So I bought it, well I'm not sure if it's fake one or real one but I really enjoy it I'm wearing it all day and now gonna get into bed and check the light in blanket as I always wanted to do 20 years ago :)))
Hold the right buttom for 4-5 sec. If the display show ( casio ) its not fake
@@janjohansson6040 Hi friend.. I realized that it's fake already.. and I went to a store and bought a real one.. Not that expensive anyway.. I wore it for days and didnt even take it off, so I have some red spots on my wrist so for couple weeks I'm not gonna wear it :)))
Emirares they’re making fakes of a watch which is like 10 bucks? Tf?
@@preciousjose Oh my friend, they can make fake of every single thing and you can never know, as they sell lots of things they earn a lot...
i got a knock off delivered here in australia for two dollars..even that has worked fine for 6 months..i can only imagine how a real one works
I wear this legendary watch only in a big events 💪💪✌
Salute
Wow !!!
💪Legendary.
Haha rolex for everyday, f91 for big events😂
As a kid growing up id find these watches in the playground parks, neighborhood streets, even crop fields; missing straps and really scratched up but readable display. I just got mine and I love it. I just hope I dont lose it or toss it like those people did. Gotta value the little things in life..
Casio F-91W always will be one of the legendary watches
I use my F-91W as a work watch, wear it five days a week. The more I'm around it, the more I am amazed at how excellent this little watch really is. A Rolex can not keep better time. Very few watches are as tough or durable as this little casio, yet it is cheap as chips. Could this be the perfect "Modern" Indiana Jones watch???
I agree with most of what you said, but i´ve seen rolex watches that kept time better than my casio. Mine is off like 0.5-1.5 seconds each day.
Brainman 2331 Rolex is overpriced
@@cannedbread3125 no shit sherlock.
@@Brainman_2331 a mechanical watch won’t keep better time than a quartz. That’s inherent in the design.
@@harrylane4 a good mechanical watch will outperform a bad quartz watch any day.
I ordered an F-91W on August 3 from your affiliate link and it arrived today on the 14th. I was a little concerned for its authenticity because it arrived in a padded envelope with no box but after doing the standard drills, it seems 100% genuine Casio. I’ve only had it for a few hours but I think it will fulfill it’s purpose quite well. It’s very light weight and low profile so it should be a great watch to wear at my job (I do industrial hydraulic repair.) Thank you for the review, thanks for the link and I’m glad to get the chance to support your channel.
i love this watch so much
i have 15 of these in every color combo
and i have 1 from 1992 and it still works just perfect
Are the modern f-91w’s the exact same look and feel as your 1992 one?
@@brianapples1255 yeah more or less the same
its plastic so there is no noticeable diffrence
ajay choudhary that’s great that Casio kept it the same 😍
@@brianapples1255 thats what i like about the company they dont go crazy with their products its plain its consistent and its awesome
@Edwin S Anthonyaccurate
It was famous of its accuracy (not sure if it is still the case), that's why allegedly terrorists used it for timing the bombs, you missed to mention it as a pro.
When I was causing 911 it was as accurate as hell
@@jackb9448 hol up
The time on mine seems to creep forward
@@jackb9448 🤨📸
This watch brings back so many memories. I love everything about this watch. This watch is by far hands down the best beater watch ever made in my humble opinion.
This watch was passed to me by my father that he used 25 years in army
I love the nostalgic feel whenever I wear this, it brings back the memories of my childhood
I've had mine 3 years. And I just checked the time with the atomic clock that I first set it to. It clicked over in sync. Not even a second out. I can generally say. WOW
When I was a paying my mortgage turning wrenches at a dealership I wore the F91W as a work watch. Like you said, I found the hourly chime helped remind me that time is money when you're paid by the flat rate hour. I also liked how low profile it was so it didn't get caught up on things when I was reaching into an engine compartment. The light sucked, but it worked fine. I took it snorkeling several times and never had an issue with it. It's a great watch, but you can get a 5600 G-shock for $45. So there's that.
The hour signal beeped in the video and I checked my own Casio thinking it was mine that beeped😂
I love my F-91W so much~
I just received mine in the mail. It’s an amazing little piece of history and horology. I love it
This is probably my favourite video so far. Loved the intro!
Thanks! I had fun with it. Oddly I felt like there was less pressure reviewing a $10 watch verses a $300 watch.
Great review of an icon Dave. This watch can be easily modified by making the display negative. It of course makes reading it more difficult, but the coolness factor goes up. If I remember correctly this watch uses a regular bulb for illumination instead of a LED. It has been a while since I had one apart, so I could be wrong.
If you want perhaps a slight upgrade in quality and illumination, then check out a Timex classic 80s style watch. The alarm is just as loud, or louder, it has thicker digits, INDIGLO, and long battery life with a CR2016.
For me the Casio CA-53W is my choice for a cheap Casio. Most people think this is the "Back to the Future" watch; it is not. That was the Casio CA-50 with the 437 module. The one major draw back to the CA-53W is there is no illumination. Keep up the great reviews!
Definitely not ugly, it is timeless design, just like fender stratocaster, braun products, converse all star, even apple watch use the shape for their watches (rounded corners shape). However I kind of agree with you because of the markings .. should be more simple or one color.. now that would make it more pretty and sleek. PS. also what made me love it the most is the accuracy. I bet it can beat a Rolex or other luxurious watches.
Ive got one of this for my birthday when i was 12. Danm. A lot of memories.
This video was really great, appreciated your in depth review. I especially enjoyed where you discussed the specifics of replacing the strap.
i work with strong magnetic fields (mri) and this watch is one of only a few which works flawless under such conditions. and because it’s made almost entirely out of plastic it also doesn’t drag on your wrist while in a magnetic field
I had this in my collection but my daughter needed a watch like this for her nursing classes but with it being so inexpensive I’m getting another one!
Another great review. It’s great seeing you evolve as a reviewer and youtuber. Congrats on becoming a “proper watch reviewer”.
Thanks man, I always hoped this day would come.
Stop seeing this as a beater watch, a "disposable" take care of your casio, It will serve you good for over 10 years (in my experience)
I have one and I truly believe that you aren't a serious watch collector or connoisseur if you don't own a F-91W.
I respect your opinion but I have to disagree, I think the design is really cool and well done, it reflects the era it was initially released in. a lot of people who own one have owned this watch for well past 5 years even owning it as long as 10 years all you gotta do is change the battery when it dies and change the strap which is rather easy to do.
Got it for myself today!! And I am very happy with it!!
Excellent, honest review that didn’t just repeat what others have said. I really enjoy your videos.
Thanks for the review! This makes a very good back-up travel watch. My wife and I can both comfortably wear it AND it has 12/24 hour setting for international travel.
It's the price of two lattes at Starbucks, this and the 80s blue border, it should be mandatory.
Agreed!
Wow, "Latte" ,you mean 2x " Latte Macchiato=Stained Milk"? 10 dollars......a theft!
It's a great wristwatch for the gym.
very proud owner of the following casios
F-91W
F-91WG-9
F-84W
A700WE-1AEF
A700WEM-7AEF
I never understand why people call this microlight dim. Its the perfect brightness to be able to read the watch in dark, where the display is not clear. I don't want to blind my eyes halfway during the night, which is the case with many of the ELs. Secondly this watch has the clearest display of almost all digital watches.
My f91w survived 2 flash floods, found it in the mud cleaned it up and it worked perfectly, months after the band gave up. But for just like $2 I got a replacement on AliExpress and I can continue using it. Love this watch
Great video. I just found another (excellent) watch review channel, thanks. You are now official, good job.
Thanks man!
Great review. Had one in the 80s (actually the F87W) and wore it working and running and swimming till it died. I've since graduated to the G-Shock DW5600B as watch styles have grown in size and so have I. Better back lighting too. The F800H looks interesting and a little more adult sized. I've read that the F91 is widely counterfeited, but there are youtube videos to help with telling the difference.
Press the right bottom button for 3 seconds it will display CASIO. If you see that it is genuine.
Congrats, finally some sincere-real review of the iconic F-91W. I totally agree with you. You've just earned muy subscription, sir.
Thanks! Just trying to keep it real.
I have a watch collection with some fairly expensive watches in it but the watch that's on my wrist for 99.5% of the time is my Casio F-91W. That tells me it's the best watch available today and arguably the best watch in history. There are just so many positives and you have to ask yourself why you are wearing a watch and what you want from it.
Pass this one and bought f105 same watch with EL backlighting Worth it 😊✌
Welcome to the world of Casio. If you prefer analogue and have a few more quid just go to the MRG range and beyond.Serious kit .On my radar at the moment.Cheers.
Superb watch, I absolutely love mine, cheap, reliable, easy to read, and looks great with a nato strap👍
Just curious, how long have you been wearing this watch? I'd like to see a long term review of these smaller Casios. 91, 105...etc
For some reason I r been going down the rabbit hole of “watch CZcamsrs talking about cheap Casios” and it’s pretty funny how, no matter how expensive their tastes are, they always love the f91w.
i am saving some money to buy this watch from last year
That alarm bring back so much many memories lol... I used to have this watched as a kid.
I bought mine in 2009.
It got ripped off my wrist at work, about 2014. Strap broke.
I duct taped it to the handle bars of my Honda XR dirt bike in 2015. It’s still there 8 years later, still going strong, and still on the original battery!
Nostalgic, Iconic, Ironic, Simple, Functional, Inexpensive. Love it!
I recommend the Casio f105 as an alternative to this one if you don’t like the light. Not only is it a smidgen bigger, it’s got an EL backlight so the whole screen turns on and not just half. Other than that, it’s basically the same watch.
Great review, I have the metal band version A158W-1, this addresses the weak plastic band of the F-19W. However my favourite Casio LCD watch is the Casio Sports W-96H. It has a larger case and good display with a backlight that shows all the face. I have had this for 12 years and it is still on the original battery, the only draw back is the strap, I had to buy a new one for it after 7 years.
The W-96H is a good improved watch over the F-91 in any way. I am wearing one right now. At last you can read the hour at night whithout have to imaging the minutes.
I have the green trim one and I love it. Got sick of my bulky baby G . So thin and light and retro simple . And accurate !
great vide Dave! i finally got this watch and did a review on it too! i like it a lot actually!
I wear this watch like everyday, from the most formal event to casual and outdoor activities, it's my daily driver and beater watch as well
I found an even better cheap Casio watch, check out the new review here: czcams.com/video/tB8zhryYdTg/video.html
Great review man! I just picked one up today for work. Maybe it’s just me but you resemble Fox Mulder from the X-files! :)
Great Video, a lot of effort put in it.
My first Casio was a CA-80 calculator watch which was great. It even had a game where a sequence of advancing numbers would be deleted before they filled the display. Unfortunately I stripped the + button off when I had my hands deep inside a dashboard which made it unusable. I tend to destroy watches so I got out of the habit of wearing one. I like the simplicity of this watch but the strap is barely big enough for me. I bought a nylon strap and I need to fight it on. For me a watch is a tool, this is a functional tool for a very low price. I will probably buy another Casio with a better strap interface. Any suggestions for a basic model that you don't have to fight a replacement band on?
Best review of this watch.
If you need to log something in the 24 hr format, instead of AM/PM, a push of the lower right button in the Time display mode will get you there and back. Most digitals make you go in the setup mode to do that.
Great review I am excited to get mine in the mail
Checking in a year later to say the F-91W is still a sweet watch.
Can someone tell me how to turn OFF the little bell symbol? I do not want to hear the watch sound off every hour. It's a F91W. Thanks.
I got the Casio bug. Buying this, along with 4 other Casios (royale too) next month. Ironically, F-91W is what I look forward to the most.
I Love that video . Well done!
Don't call cheap. Call affordable watch
Good channel! Informative! I love this timepiece! To me it’s a beautiful timepiece!!
I have taken this watch on vacation and went swimming in the ocean. I dove deep. Watch didn’t miss a beat.
Don't know if this will get more wrist time than my Casio Royale or DB 150 but it will be fun to find out. Thanks for the review.
Where did you buy the nato strap ??? Pls let me know
Looking to add the A168W and the G-Shock GW-M5610 to my collection soon. I love that retro aesthetic!
This channel has grown in front of my eyes. I am one of its earliest subscriber. Love your work. Love from Pakistani Watch Lover.
Thanks for sticking with me!
@@JusttheWatch Welcome. And thank you for uploading the quality content in an honest way.
Probably the best item one could choose to tell the time
What a legendary watch.Just when i start to care about damaging it, i remember that it costs only 10 dollars.Thats the reason why i love this watch so much
This is a great watch for working out/athletics imo. I wear one when I go to the gym, since I don't like taking even my daily driver to the gym for the fear of damage/scratching. Gets the job done, may eventually upgrade to a DW5600, but I think this is the best entry into the digital watch world.
Yeah, that's exactly the sort of thing I would use it for... if I ever worked out. Getting a DW5600 is pretty high on my list to check out.
Yes but it is slim and I have the light blue as a summer watch 😃
Just the Watch DW5500BB is a great Casio watch
I am currently using DW 5600 (Tough Solar) on my daily basis (Including Gym sessions too..) but now thinking to get either F-91 or F-94. Outta blue I am all in for Casio Vintage series. Quite a legacy these timepieces holds!
True icon. Really enjoyed the video!
I got mine 12 years ago. Swapped the battery after 8 years, straps fine and I use it everyday unless I wear a suit which is maybe 2 or 3 times a month. Been in the sea, shower everyday, rock climbing it's beat as all hell but works 🤷♂️
Nice review! Will get one!
Thank you for the review, I've seen many Casio reviews about many Casio watches, my take away is always what's good & bad about the watches and helps me with an informed decision.
The F91 is interesting, can't tell but is the LCD screen up close to the acrylic glass on this watch? I ended up on F105, A168, W93h mainly b/c of the better electroluminescent light. The W93h b/c of the auto light.
I noticed on the F105, the screen is up close to the acrylic glass, almost like looking on a phone screen.
These three watches are thin digital watches, I have g-shocks, Casio Duros, Seiko 5, Citizen, Orient watches. I wouldn't say my style is no where close to high end but more of average collection.
Thanks again for the review!
The hourly chime helps me with productivity I say I’ll do that as soon as it 10:00 and I’ll do that
Same! Especially when studying it helps.
I love my A158W but I also definitely have to get the F91W also 💪🙏
I really like the alarm tone of that watch model. The A168, F-105W, F-108W, W-86-1VQES , W-217 and W-218, W-219 also have the same alarm tones like the F-91W.
I currently own a B640W because it has more features and better water resistance of 50 meters but I don’t like its alarm tone that much which is why I also bought the A168 and W-218 as I like the alarm tones of these models and the latter also have better water resistance which is 50 meters.
The light in mine one is pretty decent but the colour is light green?
I have always worn a watch and just like not using my phone sometimes. I always have the F91W on at home and on my morning walks where I just need the time. It's perfect. On days my other watches fail or I just feel like it, I even wear it to work. I'll admit though, I am a little more conscious of it when I wear it to work. But I feel excited wearing it all the same.
What the name of the plastic casio db watch with 2 bottons on face
Excellent video once again, and thanks for sharing.
IMO, one of the nicest aspects with this thing (as mentioned in the video) is that you don't even notice that you're wearing something beyond that thin plastic strap wrapped around your wrist. The F-91W has to be one of the most comfortable watches ever, since it's barely noticeable.
Having small wrists, I rarely wear like 40-42 mm watches. But for instance; Changing from a diver, a square G-shock, a dress watch or a moderate size (or really small ones, 40s style) vintage watch into this; You just can't beat the comfort. Considering the durability and quality as well contra the price; It will always be a winner. And, once again, the battery life is just ridiculous.
And I mean, if Al Qaeda (spelling?) used it as a tool in bomb making, and a young handsome Barack Obama had already posed with it (like he was doing model work for H&M) some decade before: Hello, of course you'd want one of these! It's horology! But I will always agree though: The lightning function sucks elephant convoys, lol!
Yeah, it's easy to see why this thing is such a classic. Really is the ultimate practical watch in a lot of ways.
Thank you for the review agent Fox Mulder!
The truth is out there.
Great balanced review! 🙂
FWIW, reasonable replacement straps could be found on ebay and aliexpress for less than $1 USD shipped. Styles are nearly identical, to very similar. Do a search with the terms "silicone watch band 18mm" and sort by price low to high. They aren't silicone, just similar flexible plastic like the one it came with. I also found that regular spring bars worked fine to replace the pins.
An alternative I like is the Casio W201-1AV. Sells for a couple bucks more usually. Similar small, thin, lightweight form factor. Not quite as bulky as the W800. But compared to the F91, the W201 has better light, better calendar, better battery life, better water resistance that holds up to snorkeling. And the buttons don't protrude as much, which I find a positive feature, but some may dislike.
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What Casio do I buy this time? I 'm happy with the F91w except for the backlight. So which cheap long life battery Casio do I need to include 'night vision'?
Get a Casio Gshock 5600 tough solar . You’ll never need another watch in life .
This is what i like about this review - sound check ofthe watch. Nobody is oding it anymore.
What difference between f-91 and f-91-1yer please ?
I have the w59 it’s like the same but a bit different like the 5bar 50m water resist. Excellent for a shower or a swim
I would get one, but the G-Shock Baby-G BGD560-7 scratches that itch for me at the moment. Still a pretty cool and useful watch, though, and that's saying something after it's been around for almost 35 years.
I've had the F105 Verison, and its basically just this, but perfected.