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Balsquat · 7 February 2016, 11:59 PM

While it's not a Rolex, I am very surprised how much I am loving this $20 Casio. It's got classic styling, cool features and feels like butter on the wrist. My wife doesn't understand how I get the same amount of satisfaction from wearing this Casio as I do my Rolex.
I'm curious to see if the watch enthusiasts get it.

Auto16610 · 8 February 2016, 12:09 AM

My Casio is my go to watch for all around abuse! I like the calculator version you have.

Psmith · 8 February 2016, 12:25 AM

Nice, congrats

Blackdog · 8 February 2016, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Balsquat

My wife doesn't understand how I get the same amount of satisfaction from wearing this Casio as I do my Rolex.

NEVER let your wife realise of that !! Or for your next birthday you'll get another Casio instead of a Rolex !

kilyung · 8 February 2016, 01:23 AM

I'd love to get one again - last one was in high school. Not sure I'd use the calculator though as using the phone is easier. Still, great memories.

texex91 · 8 February 2016, 01:26 AM

:-)

Had one as a kid and love to have one again.

beer · 8 February 2016, 01:37 AM

looks roughly similar to the case of a RM...now if only richard mille made one with the same functions but achieved through mechanical engineering rather than electronics

B. Doggy · 8 February 2016, 01:38 AM

Outlawed in classrooms across America!! Nice...

mps354 · 8 February 2016, 02:28 AM

Hah, very nice, though not what I was expecting

Maxy · 8 February 2016, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balsquat

While it's not a Rolex, I am very surprised how much I am loving this $20 Casio. It's got classic styling, cool features and feels like butter on the wrist. My wife doesn't understand how I get the same amount of satisfaction from wearing this Casio as I do my Rolex.
I'm curious to see if the watch enthusiasts get it.

That's exactly my watch in 4th standard and possibly was my first watch ever!

Balsquat · 8 February 2016, 04:03 AM

Thanks everyone!

I originally picked it up for use at the gym, but have surprisingly not been able to take it off.

I used the stopwatch to time something in the oven and set the duel time to Italy. Ironically the calculator option seems to be the least useful due to the size of the buttons.

My sister calls it the Marty McFly watch.

I'm fairly certain my next Rolex will be PM, so I may need to wait at least a couple years.

Hairdude1 · 9 February 2016, 03:08 PM

TheRolexKingofLV · 9 February 2016, 04:43 PM

I love em

jshepard · 10 February 2016, 12:49 AM

Nice! I've got that one and the gold colored one. I use it at work. I'm hesitant to use the gold colored one cause it looks so tacky on me.

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lapince · 10 February 2016, 11:49 AM

it's just because we had one as kids, if you were in your 20's I think you would say never and just wear your Rolex :-)

Rebel · 10 February 2016, 01:02 PM

Nothing can replace my Tudor Submariner(s). Except, my Casio (when working out or yard work).

ILuvSubs · 10 February 2016, 02:03 PM

I had one as a kid at school and thought it was the coolest thing ever. I loved the different functions it had - calculator, stop watch, etc.

It was probably one of my favourite watches I've ever owned.

mondo74 · 10 February 2016, 04:10 PM

Oh wow. I just remembered the casio I had which could store 20 phone numbers!

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Rogdogg · 10 February 2016, 04:17 PM

Does anyone remember the Casio remote control watch.
That was so much fun in school. When the teacher would put on a video to watch there was always some joker in the class who had one. They would drive the teacher nuts. Changing the channel, turning up and down the volume. The teachers never knew what was going on

Samui · 11 February 2016, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by beer

looks roughly similar to the case of a RM...now if only richard mille made one with the same functions but achieved through mechanical engineering rather than electronics

Now that would be interesting with a price tag of 10M

Syed117 · 11 February 2016, 01:55 AM

My $20 casio says hello!

It is the only watch that reminds me of my childhood.

Balsquat · 14 February 2016, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Syed117

My $20 casio says hello!

It is the only watch that reminds me of my childhood.

Love it!

Balsquat · 14 February 2016, 01:11 AM

I think there is just something special about these retro casios

A big part of my interest in rolex is the retro styling, so in allot of ways, its no surprise I would dig the Casio. Plus having additional functions is a nice change of pace from my rolex.

2amwagon · 14 February 2016, 09:49 AM

I should not have opened this thread... Mine should be here on Monday...

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FTX I · 14 February 2016, 10:50 AM

Tool watch. Congrats.

GB-man · 15 February 2016, 02:25 AM

Nice score!

2amwagon · 16 February 2016, 12:41 PM

Got mine today. Thanks for the inspiration! Wow, it feels great on the wrist. I wanted this watch so much as a kid... Guess I still am.

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LVSubmariner · 16 February 2016, 01:03 PM

Sir how many drinks have you had...you should not only to drive while intoxicated but you shouldn't post while intoxicated..lol

joshuagull · 16 February 2016, 06:55 PM

I love me some cheap Casios. My two favorites are my calculator watch and my Casio Royale. Bonus points to the GShock DW5600 and 6900 series as well.

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It's not the same kind of enjoyment as even my cheaper mechanical watches (much less my favorite mechanical pieces) but I still enjoy the heck out of wearing them for what they are.

Balsquat · 17 February 2016, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 2amwagon

Got mine today. Thanks for the inspiration! Wow, it feels great on the wrist. I wanted this watch so much as a kid... Guess I still am.

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Congrats!

Post a photo. I love fiddling with this watch.

7 February 2016, 11:59 PM	#1
Balsquat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 227	Incoming - Not quite a submariner, but... While it's not a Rolex, I am very surprised how much I am loving this $20 Casio. It's got classic styling, cool features and feels like butter on the wrist. My wife doesn't understand how I get the same amount of satisfaction from wearing this Casio as I do my Rolex. I'm curious to see if the watch enthusiasts get it.

8 February 2016, 12:09 AM	#2
Auto16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: Santa Cruz Watch: RolexOmegaPanerai Posts: 1,182	Nice! My Casio is my go to watch for all around abuse! I like the calculator version you have.

8 February 2016, 12:25 AM	#3
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice, congrats __________________

8 February 2016, 01:37 AM	#7
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	looks roughly similar to the case of a RM...now if only richard mille made one with the same functions but achieved through mechanical engineering rather than electronics __________________

8 February 2016, 01:38 AM	#8
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Outlawed in classrooms across America!! Nice... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

8 February 2016, 01:23 AM	#5
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'd love to get one again - last one was in high school. Not sure I'd use the calculator though as using the phone is easier. Still, great memories.

8 February 2016, 01:26 AM	#6
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	:-) Had one as a kid and love to have one again.

8 February 2016, 02:28 AM	#9
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,098	Hah, very nice, though not what I was expecting

8 February 2016, 04:03 AM	#11
Balsquat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 227	Thanks everyone! I originally picked it up for use at the gym, but have surprisingly not been able to take it off. I used the stopwatch to time something in the oven and set the duel time to Italy. Ironically the calculator option seems to be the least useful due to the size of the buttons. My sister calls it the Marty McFly watch. I'm fairly certain my next Rolex will be PM, so I may need to wait at least a couple years.

9 February 2016, 03:08 PM	#12
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	__________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

9 February 2016, 04:43 PM	#13
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	I love em __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

10 February 2016, 12:49 AM	#14
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	Nice! I've got that one and the gold colored one. I use it at work. I'm hesitant to use the gold colored one cause it looks so tacky on me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 February 2016, 11:49 AM	#15
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	it's just because we had one as kids, if you were in your 20's I think you would say never and just wear your Rolex :-)

10 February 2016, 01:02 PM	#16
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	Nothing can replace my Tudor Submariner(s). Except, my Casio (when working out or yard work). __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

10 February 2016, 02:03 PM	#17
ILuvSubs 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,011	I had one as a kid at school and thought it was the coolest thing ever. I loved the different functions it had - calculator, stop watch, etc. It was probably one of my favourite watches I've ever owned.

10 February 2016, 04:10 PM	#18
mondo74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: sydney Posts: 226	Oh wow. I just remembered the casio I had which could store 20 phone numbers! Sent from my SM-G9208 using Tapatalk

10 February 2016, 04:17 PM	#19
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	Does anyone remember the Casio remote control watch. That was so much fun in school. When the teacher would put on a video to watch there was always some joker in the class who had one. They would drive the teacher nuts. Changing the channel, turning up and down the volume. The teachers never knew what was going on __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

11 February 2016, 01:55 AM	#21
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	My $20 casio says hello! It is the only watch that reminds me of my childhood. __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

14 February 2016, 01:11 AM	#23
Balsquat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 227	I think there is just something special about these retro casios A big part of my interest in rolex is the retro styling, so in allot of ways, its no surprise I would dig the Casio. Plus having additional functions is a nice change of pace from my rolex.

14 February 2016, 09:49 AM	#24
2amwagon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 21	I should not have opened this thread... Mine should be here on Monday... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk

14 February 2016, 10:50 AM	#25
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Tool watch. Congrats.

15 February 2016, 02:25 AM	#26
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Nice score!

16 February 2016, 12:41 PM	#27
2amwagon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 21	Got mine today. Thanks for the inspiration! Wow, it feels great on the wrist. I wanted this watch so much as a kid... Guess I still am. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk

16 February 2016, 01:03 PM	#28
LVSubmariner Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 411	Sir how many drinks have you had...you should not only to drive while intoxicated but you shouldn't post while intoxicated..lol

16 February 2016, 06:55 PM	#29
joshuagull "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 112	I love me some cheap Casios. My two favorites are my calculator watch and my Casio Royale. Bonus points to the GShock DW5600 and 6900 series as well. It's not the same kind of enjoyment as even my cheaper mechanical watches (much less my favorite mechanical pieces) but I still enjoy the heck out of wearing them for what they are.

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