I have a negative-display G-Shock. Every time I look at it, and cannot see the time, I realize how little I care about what time it is. I just bought a Hamilton... I wear THAT when I want to keep abreast of the time. As a retired teacher, I remember being a slave to the clock (and the bells); I'm enjoying being an anarchist. Brilliant to retire early... and totally miss this Covid mess. However, I retired because of cancer... so it's kind of a draw. :)

@appalachianunderground8474

3 жыл бұрын

Bradley Greenwood God Bless and all the best to you 🤙🏻🇺🇸

@musicbobo603

3 жыл бұрын

GOOD LUCK BRADLEY

@mogroot5790

3 жыл бұрын

Hamilton?

@adamgiordano30

3 жыл бұрын

God bless both my parents beat cancer one in their 50s and one in their 60s. You will pull through if your still fighting it my friend 🙏🏼 ❤️

@benohanlon

3 жыл бұрын

Prayers and good vibes Bradley. Keep your chin up. Get better.

As always... so professionally narrated, written (not sure "edited" is needed here, too) and directed. Your videography skills and writing are just impeccable. Thanks for always producing such great content.

@ikarachadzis

3 жыл бұрын

Cannot agree more! Thanks TGV! Onwards and upwards!

@FatherVampire

3 жыл бұрын

@The Bishop Thanks so much. As someone who is trying to learn videography basics (we're talking novice level) for his own upcoming KZread channel... TGV's skills and knowledge hold my fascination and inspire unhealthy unabashed envy. Hehehe He's just so damned amazing!

@FatherVampire

3 жыл бұрын

@The Bishop Great observations re: these eye-popping TGV vids. And thank you for your support re: my own channel topic. And thank you if you're referring to my FaceBook page (same name) where a bit of my unique take on the Slavic Vampire -- strictly focusing on the historical evidences -- is revealed. And love the similarity in our online monikers, here. Rock on, bro! :)

@subtropictime6212

3 жыл бұрын

@@FatherVampire You said it all. I couldn't agree more. I've always been a Casio fan, what's not to love? There's practically a Casio for everyone, and another..and...

I managed to pick up a vintage Casio 60QS-20 from the 70s with the full metal case for next to nothing as it was 'broken'. Turned out it just needed cleaning inside and out! Now in perfect working order and one of the gems of my collection! 😀

As ever, a great ‘warts and all’ review. I enjoy how you present all sides, neither emphasising good or bad, just pointing both out and letting viewers decide for themselves. That’s what a PROPER review is all about.

Watch enthusiast over here that just stumbled upon this video and your channel. I must say I am stunned by the thoroughness, precision, and overall just extraordinary quality of your review(s) and video(s). Very very high quality work and deliverables over here, thank you loads for it. It was a pleasure following this video.

What a beautiful review. For me it's the best review of ANY product I've seen on the tube. Exquisite work.

Thanks for this review, TGV. As always, impeccably produced and narrated. I love Casio digitals, and this is quite a cool addition to the lineup.

Finally I found a gentleman on youtube talking gently about watches with nice jazzy sounds on the background. Excellent and pleasing video. Cheers

So lately we've been getting more and more unique intros about the topic of the video and I love it, the quality gets better and better!

Lovely video as always, TGV! You make my night every time I see a new one pop up. Beautiful Casio save that I absolutely loathe negative displays. Casios are near and dear to my heart as well. Cheers!🙂👍

Your history lessons are the best. Perfect way to build the complete story. Bravo!

You might have the best intros in youtube history. Seriously, I am starting to come here just to check them out. Superb content as always!

As much as I like reverse/negative LCDs, they immediately make the watch feel non-vintage to me, as I never saw these in the 80s. But it's nice to see a much improved backlight over vintage pieces. Wearing my DW260 currently, same 690 module as the DW1500...and I really love that DW1500 for the steal case and 200M WR, but...the plastic bezel protector rings always breaks and is impossible to replace these days.

I do love a mesh bracelet and I like the subtle mother of pearl dial.

That was great TGV! A perfect review with such attention to detail

Oh boy yes. I love how you always upload when i had a stressfull day. WHERE ARE THE CAMERAS TGV ! WHERE !?

Phenomenal video sir. Editing and commentary were top notch.

TGV thank you for a another GREAT video. You always give me the information I need in order to make a decision when it comes to whether I'm going to buy a watch or not so thank you!

Another wonderfully entertaining as well as informative review. I really enjoy your content. I would love to offer my own horological video reviews, but you already do such a stellar job of it that it is nigh impossible to compete! Well done.

Love to see you back at keep up the good work.

I always enjoy coming home from work to see a video from the channel, it makes my day, even when i watch them at night

@theurbangentry

3 жыл бұрын

That makes. it all worth it, thank you so much Conner, I hope you had a good day. Best regards, TGV

As of writing this comment. There is now a listing for this very piece on Amazon in the US. I have purchased one for myself and cannot wait to wear it constantly and make so many memories surrounding the watch. I actually own the positive display A1000 variant and have enjoyed the hell out of the thing. TGV you have gotten me into watches and my CASIO collection is only growing stronger.

I put a mesh bracelet on my A163 a few months ago. I think it looks fantastic as does this one. I'm a big fan of mesh. It's light, breathable, comfortable and surprisingly elegant. This is a stunning watch, but I find it hard to justify paying the price when you can have the fun and character, if not the quality, in it's predecessors. But I still love it. It's a Casio, no more to be said. Great video my friend, hope you are keeping well?

Thank you for the honest review TGV, I had luckily ordered one immediately after watching your video only to find out moments later they are sold out everywhere!

Great video once again, really enjoyed it. Everything about it was great!!! Keep up the brilliant work

Sweet intro. This channel has the best intro. Always keeping them fresh too

The opening surprised my neighbor, TGV 😂😂😂 Great video as always. 👍

TGV, was wondering when Part II would come along! Excellent as usual. The negative display may be problematic, but do kinda like the exotic band on the A1000. Keep em coming and as always “onwards and upwards”👍

I have always appreciated your efforts to highlight less expensive quality watches and your reviews do a great job elevating sometimes pedestrian but high quality timepieces. So I say this reluctantly, but this particular Casio does not seem to fit your usual criteria for quality: a) It's not tough / scratch resistant / water resistant and b) it's illegible. There is no excuse for not being able to read a watch, especially with Casio's new generation of highly legible reverse LCDs (see my GBD-H1000). Anyway, keep up the excellent work TGV! Your work is excellent!

Loved the intro. Watched the video and was very entertaining. Then I went back to watch the intro again, well done 👍

Good evening TGV, great intro for a very destinctive watch! Love this little Casio-gem, I would love to see Casio to release this to a wider audience of watch enthusiasts. Living in Europe I will defo try to get it on the wrist. Have a great evening!

I have this watch and modded it to make it a positive display. Absolutely love it now, and its super easy to read.

Great work once again. I am starting to consider a new collection because of these videos. I don't think a watch that is over a months salary is a sensible idea anymore. The importance of the lower cost watches is amazing. It is also impressive how the design is so rich and interesting. I can't say I will enjoy a watch 1000 times more by spending a 1000 times more.

Hey TGV, I somehow managed to miss the video notification🤦🏻. Love the videos my friend, keep it up 👍

That intro was awesome. Especially the outrun scene

Was eagerly waiting for your video amidst this chaos TGV! Kudos! 🍻 Love from India!

Love the design, although it does seem to have a very hard-to-read negative dial. Following your steps I bought a G Shock Mudmad, it was the coolest beater watch but it had the same problem. Love the channel and I deeply think that the world needs more urban gentries. Thank you for sharing your passion with us and best regards from Chile!

Thanks, another great video and review. I appreciate your honesty and integrity, that's something noticeably missing from so many reviews! I should point out there's a difference between Mother of Pearl (MOP) and abalone. MOP can be found in oysters, abalone, and other mollusks, it is a milky-white color. Abalone shell has the rainbow shades in it, as such, this Casio has imitation abalone, not MOP. Most people don't know there is a difference especially since both abalone and MOP can come from the same place!

TGV dude for some reason i've been wearing my Proplof constantly - can't get enough of it lately even though i got it like a year ago - i love falling in love with a piece for a second time - thank you for great videos sir

@theurbangentry

3 жыл бұрын

I don't blame you the, the ProPlof is ruddy amazing!!!!!! Enjoy it for me, Thank you, Best regards, TGV

What a great review TGV. I really appreciate that you give as much detail and consideration for watches at this level as you do with the "super luxury" watches. I also appreciate the review, because I kept thinking this watch isn't that expensive how can there be so many negatives...most of them I can live with, but the 30m water resit is an absolute deal breaker for me. That's a huge bummer. If they can make the $30 Casio Royal 100m, what can't this be at least 100m. Sad, but I hope they come out with a model with a higher WR rating.

As always, your reviews are a work of art, and Casio deserves such a considered review. I've owned more Casio watches in my life than any other brand. So many that some, I've misplaced! I can't see myself spending this much money on this watch though.

Thanks for the great review! Merry Christmas and greetings from December 2022!

I love this channel smashing job growing mate👍

I'm really enjoying your content. A long time subsciber thank you TGV!!

I bought this watch about a year ago because of this video and i actually wear it more than my other much more expensive watches. I love it so much.

Your intro is once again top top class, well done 👌.

Thanks for the videos TGV! I nearly bought a certain fashion watch made in China, then I watched your video and spent double my budget but I’ve ended up with a Tissot le locle powermatic 80!! So glad I did 😉

TGV, your videos are the best. I have been following the channel for years and thanks to you, I fell in love with watches. I don't know if you plan to review and discuss the new Lorier Falcon/Neptune, but, I really hope you do. I know for a fact there's a lot of people that want that video on the channel.

Just bought an A1000D so without the negativity in more ways than one. I get the criticisms. Maybe they will bring out a version with better water resistance and sapphire crystal but to be fair, for now, I am over the moon with mine. You can feel the ridges on the bezel and that captures me even before the mother of pearl effect does in most light. Fantastic.

I was such a Casio fan boy from about 8 - 23, where every watch I bought was a Casio, must have gone through about 20 of them. I was even given as gifts, xmas & birthdays 2 Swatch Watches (The see through one and a POP Swatch), a Accurist Diver and and a Hand me down Tissot . I never wore them except on the day I received them, next morning, Casio back on the wrist. Then from 23 to about 35 I had about 4 G-Shocks, wearing them until they disintegrated from my wrist. It's only since my mid 30's I have had the Swiss bugm but still own a number of G-Shocks and other Casio, like the Duro.

This concept is a good start for Casio! Producing digital watches with steel cases is not that expensive and a lot of people would actually buy them. They just need to come up with more appealing designs. Standard LCD screens (not the inverted ones) and not mother of pearl faces in order to make them look a little more masculine. Let’s see!

@SlapShotRegatta22

3 жыл бұрын

Spot on and yes, the mother of pear is hideous.

@PixelZan

3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, you can hardly see it. Your masculinity will stay intact.

@KRAFTWERK2K6

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, i just want a return of the DBC-1500 with a metal case....

@varanid9

2 жыл бұрын

@@PixelZan LOL, true, but, it remains hideous just the same

@darthgiggity7948

Жыл бұрын

Is your masculinity really that fragile?

You highlight my main criticism; it's still not QUITE there! Full metal is a step forward; sapphire and 10bar is a necessity! If they can bring all that together people would happily pay double, add a gold-tone to the range and it would sell, sell, sell! Come on Casio!

@Pentti_Hilkuri

3 жыл бұрын

The durable stainless case is kinda wasted if the crystal is not on par.

@DK-jd8bj

3 жыл бұрын

And NOT make it in China. So disappointing because it's a really almost excellent watch.

@John-ch8go

3 жыл бұрын

What would we do without Casio hating watch snobs? Try an Allay digital, made in Germany, all steel, sapphire crystal. I have one, very cool watch.

@zsfreestyles2007

3 жыл бұрын

Ya right now casio is landing it's own cumshots on its face

@Alienking01

3 жыл бұрын

That (sapphire and 10bar), plus a timer function. Would be a instant buy.

Watching this while wearing my Casio F-84W. I’d love to see Casio start making full metal case models of the A158 and A168. The new A700W is an amazing newer Casio where they just got it right, they missed an opportunity there to make it with a metal case. I’ll likely end up getting the A1000, but those Mother of Pearl dials arent really my style. The Black seems to be more subtle, but would prefer the positive display over the negative. Come on Casio, so close, but still short of perfection. Thanks for the video. I always love your Casio reviews and enthusiasm for the brand.

Other than when I was a kid I havent looked at casio but this is fantastic , thumbs up for the review TGV

Nice intro! Love this Casio and their vintage line is interesting. Would love to see a Ball Engineer II Marvelight review. Ball watches are so underrated in my opinion. Nice vid as always!

@river1duck

3 жыл бұрын

Agree. I have couple of their limited models

Really enjoy your videos. Thank you!

Love your work TGV ❤️

Sick intro TGV!!! Love it

Beautiful vídeo. Many thanks. What a joy to watch!

Great Video, as per usual! Could you make a review of the Werenbach watches? These are made from real spacebound rocketparts. Sounds pretty cool to me!

YESSSS!!! My friend TGV this is what I've been waiting for😁😁😁

@jacobbeaupre3940

3 жыл бұрын

If the water resistance is anything like the a158w I think anyone who isn't a life guard or pro diver will be fine. I do see what you mean about the sapphire glass though. Much love to you and you're family over seas in these times.

I rewatched this video I have to say the review is quite good. You're attention to detail in this video and the way you elegantly put the characteristics of the watch casio should be paying you And I don't say that to be insulting I mean that you elegantly and beautifully showed the watch in its true form.

Casio's been really been knocking it out of the park lately. Love this release!

Best review of this watch that I've seen so far. I agree with everything you said although I would prefer more dial options that aren't mother of pearl.

Great video once again

Great review mate! Negative display on this Casio model looks sharp indeed! Thanks

As usual, love that intro!

That is so sweet!! Will have to add this to my ever growing collection of watches. Thank you for the review. Dr Paul UK.

Radical intro brotha man! “Video killed the radio star...!” -GTA Vice City. What’s that wallpaper around 4:30? Looks like the design from that early 90s late 80s movie with 3 guys and a baby they have to take care of! I forgot the name

Totally missed Casio releasing this. Thanks for bringing it up, though. I'll certainly get one to accompany my A158!

@theurbangentry

3 жыл бұрын

An absolute pleasure. Thank you Tim, Best regard, TGV

Great review! This is a super handsome steel watch. I kind of want one now ...

The fact that you sometimes have difficulty reading it might be a feature and not a bug... Because from a distance or even up close it remains more of a silver black wristband and NOT shouting the time in huge digits into the whole room.

Its a nice piece hope to see upgrades in the future, like positive dial, also electro luminiscent light!

What a stellar combination on 17:18! I'm planning to check out the a1000d in person in a weak as that mother of pearl dial seems to be rather devicive on the Net. Anyways, thanks for an outstanding review as always! Regardless of my final decision on the watch itself, I thoroughly enjoyed watching!

Good day TGV! I've been watching your videos since 2018 and I am very mesmerised every time you upload one. The work you put into your videos is unparalleled. I hope everything is alright there. Amazing videos and wonderful introooo! Thank you for uploading them and giving us your wisdom in watches. Yours truly, SMD

@theurbangentry

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, you are Original Gentry!!! I deeply appreciate it, thank you so much. You have inspired me, I hope you are well too. That kinda of loyalty and kindness will take you far in life if has not already. Onwards and upwards! Best regards, TGV

Quality intro and review. You should do a compilation of your intros 👍🏻

Nice watch ! Love your videos and reviews ! I’m planing on driving through the Sahara with my motorcycle next year and was wondering if you got any top choices (watches) for the desert . 👍👍👌

Great upload TGV. These metal Casio versions have crossed my mind several times and I fully agree with you. They aren't quite there yet, however they provide a promising future for Casio. Let's hope for the best and keep our fingers crossed that Casio will sell metal digital watches worldwide eventually. Looking forward to the next one. Regards, Koen

@theurbangentry

3 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed indeed! Thank you Koen, Best regards, TGV

Just love all your content. Thanks to do it 🙌

@theurbangentry

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Best regards, TGV

Proudly displayed on my desk in the office sits a F-91W on a watch holder stand, accented with a $20 black leather band keeping perfect F-91W time.

Mannnn! TGV got the best intros in the business!🔥🔥

Once again great review, positive and negative points. Thank you

Have had it for a few months and really enjoying it. Coming from only wearing a Casio a178 for the last 5 years, it is a nice step up for me as I am older now and in college. The look is amazing and perfect for a casual/street/prep style, pretty much anything you'd wear in college goes with it. Price wise, I would not spend $150 on it but at $60 from Spain (TicTacArea) it is well worth it. Especially considering it will age so much better than the a168/178 which has the chrome coating peel and face scratch easily. TL;DR If you are a young man who enjoys Casio digital watches this is a MUST BUY.

Thank you for covering Casio watches TGV, greetings from Mexico

@theurbangentry

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jorge :D Best regards, TGV P.s. LOVE LOVE LOVE MEXICO!!!!!

Okay that intro was fire!

Bought the white MoP dial version of this with the oysterstyle bracelet and I quite like it. As you said it's lacking a bunch of features but the looks/form factor of it more than make up for that IMO. Would be cool if they expanded on the idea of it more outside of an obscure EU/JP only release originally marketed as a ladies watch though lol.

I'd love to see vid where u mod this or someone does. It would be cool if you could put a AR sapphire crystal in and maybe uprate the lighting of the numerials. That would be interesting!! Great content TGV

Fantastic video. Great watch. Hopefully in the future they'll release these watches with higher water resistance.

Beautiful piece this. I would have to consider getting it sometime! :)

Great video! I'm happily wearing a A158WE daily, already on the second battery. I might upgrade to a A700WE or even this A1000M when (or rather "if") the A158 breaks.

Dude ur intros have been killer lately

Great video! I'm not really digging the MOP dial but I do like the bracelet! Cheers my friend!

A version of this was my first real watch. I've. Had felt urges to get one again so many times, but never pulled the trigger.. Maybe I should 🤔🤩

I grew up in the 70's. All these digitals leave me cold as if I'm Decker in the rain in a dystopian Blade Runner movie. The friendly analogue face of a watch has been replaced by diode chips making their eerie glow. How can it not know what it is ? Yeah I know. I'm fine, really, fine.

It's fascinating to know what they were thinking. But there will be more iterations so I'd say they will take the points you've noted.

That Dan Henry 1937 is gorgeous. I enjoy showing mine off. I would love to see a full metal/“newer” vintage Databank DBC-611.

Just to fill in some back history, both the F and A lines of Casio watches go back a long ways, starting with the F-100 in 1977. The A-250 was available in 1980, which I believe was the first A series. It lacked water resistance, but had similar functionality to today's A-158W. Both the F-91W and A-159 (and I believe the A-158) were released in 1989, sharing the 593 module still used today. There are countless other related F, A, B, and W series Casios from this era, some are even full steel screwback models.

Great review!!! I hope Casio will make more steel cased watches this year.

@theurbangentry

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and hear hear! Hopefully this is the start of a new era for them. Best regards, TGV

Really enjoying the back to the old style videos TGV! I'm currently recovering from a Nuss-bar removal surgery... Not something fun.... Watching your old video's made the pain bearable 😅😂 and now you upload a new video? Absolutely made my day 😁 Still it's 00:39 here so either it made my day yesterday or today... Lol I'm rambling again Have a great day TGV (or night if you're in the UK) Ps I'm really zoning out from the painkillers 😂 so I can't remember where you are now

@theurbangentry

3 жыл бұрын

Hello my friend, I am happy to hear I was able to help in trying times. Hang in there my friend. I hope you are recovering well. Don't do the mistake I did when I was on morphine from all my times in hospital, I bought so many watches!!!! Hang in there my friend, I know how tough it is to recover, my thoughts are with you! Onwards, upwards and thank you. Best regards, TGV

@Inkreptile

3 жыл бұрын

@@theurbangentry thanks TGV means alot coming from you 😁 I bought a couple of watches already 😂

Whilst I don't have any digital watches in my collection (and do not envisage adding one anytime soon), it was nonetheless a video that I found very interesting to watch.