Casio Men's Digital Watch with Stainless Steel Bracelet

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In the grand tradition of Casio beaters, the A168WA is pretty sturdy and durable for what it is, especially compared to contemporary smart digital watches. It’s like an old Nokia vs the latest iPhone, except the A168WA has more charm. However, I think the fact that people have this expectation is a testament to its efficient design and reliability. The A168WA is legible in the darkest situations thanks to its thin, lightweight, and flexible Electro Luminescent panels. EL panels use minimal power consumption (one of the reasons that the battery lasts so long) and are so durable, they work even after being punctured.

In my opinion, this watch’s cons or par for the course in this price range (hair-pulling aside). However, the pros punch far above its price-point’s weight class. Sometimes, when people first get a taste of higher-end timepieces, they fall into the trap of looking down on cheap ones. If you’re not splashing a lot of cash, what’s the point? The watch isn’t worth your time or money. A funny thing happened when I got this in the mail and opened it up. The experience unboxing a Casio A158W is quite different from a luxury watch. A downside to the watch is that it only has a 30m water resistance rating. A 30m or 3 Bar rating makes this watch suitable for everyday use. Splash/rain resistant. Not suitable for showering, bathing, swimming, snorkelling, water related work and fishing. Casio A158WA-1 Watch Specifications Many say it isn’t ideal for men with bigger wrists but I think it’s a matter of taste. Since vintage watches are expected to be smaller, I think the A168WA looks great on most men.Steam can sneak its way into the inner workings of the watch, and 30m of water resistance doesn’t protect from prolonged moisture exposure. Those who simply need an understated reliable timepiece love it. It’s also popular among the techy set, the hip and ironic crowd, and collectors with high-end tastes who appreciate a watch with heritage and lore, price aside.

I love the A168WA’s sleek and retro digital design. Vintage fans and the nostalgic are its main audience, but it has plenty of crossover appeal. Men with small wrists who are looking for an affordable digital watch love it. This is really similar but is slightly newer and features some upgraded features. So, in this post, I thought we’d compare the two, so you can decide which may suit your needs the best. I’ll also reveal which of these I’ll be wearing moving forward. The Casio A158WA-1DF is a wristwatch that features an LCD dial, making it easy to read the time and other functions. With a waterproof design, this watch can withstand exposure to water and is suitable for use in aquatic activities. It also includes a stopwatch feature, allowing users to accurately measure elapsed time. Additionally, the A158WA-1DF comes with an alarm function, enabling users to set reminders or wake-up alarms.

Brian Sacawa

It’s not about the price tag. It’s the story behind it and how the watch makes you feel. It’s about the joy it brings you.

This particular model from Casio features a higher end mineral crystal glass. This type of glass is specially hardened to make it extra resistance to scratches and scuffs. It also offers a good level of shatter resistance. The irony, though, is I bought this for the bracelet and not watch itself. The bracelet makes a great substitute for another bracelet on another watch, moving that watch closer to looking like the real thing. Why I Love It So MuchI like how the bracelet graduates into the watch face for a clean silhouette because it adds to the sleek vintage aesthetic. Moreover, the hook and bar deployment clasp makes the watch easy to take on and off, as an everyday beater should be. I’d say the display on the A158 is slightly clearer and, in person, is definitely easier to see from different angles. I’m unsure why this is the case, as you’d expect them to be the same.

As mentioned, it has crossover appeal and that includes respect from high-end collectors. Perhaps they love the A168WA-1 because it reminds them of their first digital watch, or perhaps it’s the fact that this Casio visually encapsulates a whole defining era of technology. The digital face itself doesn’t take up too much room, which gives this color scheme the spotlight. As mentioned, the case isn’t real metal, but it’s pretty reflective and legible at all angles, even at night. It certainly looks like an affordable watch, but it doesn’t look like it’s cheaper than it is. You can use the bottom left pusher to cycle through the watch’s various operations. First is the alarm function. Then the stopwatch, which is pretty intuitive-start/stop on the right and reset on the top left. Finally, you get to where you can set the date and time.Some cons include its plastic construction, average water resistance, and potential hair-pulling from the bracelet’s thin links. Housed within the watches is what I believe to be the same movement; though the watches do vary somewhat in terms of functionality.