This doesn’t appear to be the ‘illuminator’ technology, rather a more traditional side light system.

Some of Casio’s catalog straddles an interesting line between “enthusiasts favorite” and “pharmacy staple. With an ’80s vibe and a low-cost of entry, these watches might hit the spot if you’re after a casual summer beater. As someone who loves thin watches, I thought I may as well take the gamble to see if it’s legit and how it stacks up versus some of the other Casio watches we’ve covered before.

And while the world’s thinnest mechanical watches tend to be time-only, the Casio A700W-1ACF is packed with features, from a 1/100-second stopwatch to a perpetual calendar and, of course, an LED backlight. In a sea of chunky G-Shock Mudmasters and burly Pro-Treks, the horological equivalents of hard-wearing mountaineering boots, there’s something to be said for the comfort, subtlety, and easy wearability of the A700W-1ACF. Zach loves a wide variety of watches, but leans toward classic designs and proportions that have stood the test of time.

It’s your every-job, go-to watch that won’t stop your hands from getting dirty with mud-shoveling, oil changes or concrete-piling. With a square case measuring 6mm thick, the humble Casio A700W-1ACF may not be in quite the same league as the Richard Milles and Piagets of the world (building an ultra-thin mechanical watch is much, much more complicated than thinning down a digital one) but it’s remarkable nonetheless. Regardless, it looks really good and is better than I expected on such a cheap watch, it even has a signed buckle.Monaco Corporation is proud to be the official distributor of Casio products in the New Zealand market. When combined with the bracelet, which we’ll talk about later, it sits very nicely on a male wrist, though is better suited to those after a smaller watch.

Taking inspiration from the iconic A168 shape is the A700W-1A, following the same case shape but with a super slim 6mm profile compared to the 9. New with tags: A brand-new, unused, unworn and undamaged item in the original packaging (such as the . For years, I thought the Casio F-91, and its silver brother the A158W, would never be toppled as the best-value digital offerings. You might consider this one a bit dull, but for me, I like versatile watches, which I can chuck on with virtually any outfit and this fits that bill. Keeping the module secure is the common screwed steel rear, which provides an advertised 3 bar water rating.The F91 has a notoriously poor side light, which thankfully isn’t replicated here as the orange glow is much brighter; equivalent to that on the A168 in dark conditions. There is no shadow behind the characters even at extreme angles, which is something you can’t say for the venerable F91, which slowly fades away. Battery life is estimated at 3 years, so greatly reduced compared to the 7 years of an f91w, but 3 years is hardly paltry is it (er, hello, Apple Watch needs charging every single day! thick—a little more than two credit cards stacked—made history when it dropped this summer as the thinnest mechanical watch ever made. In terms of quality, it’s a big step up from the rubbish bracelets found on many Casios and certainly pinches fewer hairs; though it is less flexible than link bracelets, so I could see how some would say it’s less comfortable.

It appears well finished with a highly polished case (yeah its plastic) complemented with a bright stainless steel bracelet. If this product is sold by another party, please contact the seller directly for warranty information for this product.It is no secret that there are fewer timepieces worn nowadays, but there are still loyal followers of these accessoires. Casio Collection Quartz Digital LCD Dial Silver Mesh Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch A700WEM-7AEF RRP 44. Like athletes and yacht owners, watchmakers are competitive people, and they love nothing more than doing something better—even infinitesimally better—than the competition. The A700W series is made up of retro-inspired digital timekeepers that will make many enthusiasts of a certain age fondly nostalgic for the watches of their youth. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.