[ 3 / biz / cgl / ck / diy / fa / ic / jp / lit / sci / vr / vt ] [ index / top / reports ] [ become a patron ] [ status ]
2023-11: Warosu is now out of extended maintenance.

/fa/ - Fashion

View post   
File: 19 KB, 240x287, 240px-Casio_F-91W_digital_watch.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
13465077 No.13465077 [Reply] [Original]

We all know the supremacy of the CASIO F-91W

But I have a problem with the plastic strap snapping, I snag it on stuff and it breaks. I've gone through 4 watches in 4 years. So I am looking for a CASIO with a metal band. Can /fa/ recommend a low profile CASIO with a metal band?

>> No.13465081

Lrn2google

>> No.13465091

Casio A158W/A168W have a metal band, but I would have my doubts that it’s any more durable than the rubber one from the F91. The metal bands on those are really weak, and can tug on arm hair if you have a lot. You could just pay 40 bucks for a really functional G-Shock like a DW5600, but those aren’t as clean, aesthetically speaking.

>> No.13465108
File: 97 KB, 500x529, AE1000WD-1AV_large.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
13465108

>>13465091
>tug on arm hair if you have a lot
Damn, maybe I should skip on those then. I am currently using the AE1000W (pic related backup watch when the F-91W breaks) and that armband is pulling my arm hairs when I sleep. Very annoying

I always liked the G-Shock functions, but I have never been a fan of the HUGE design. I wish they made lo-pro versions of them.

Do you have the DW5600? Are you happy with it? How's the strength of the band?

>> No.13465157

>>13465108
In, general, the square casios are a lot better looking than the round ones, and they’re also a bit less fuckhuge. The plastic band on my DW5600 is fine, it’s perfectly durable. You can get repacement straps for cheap, too, if you’re into things like swapping them out or modding them.

That world time is sorta cool, but I think I prefer the previous gen ones (A500 series, with the blue map especially). They might be hard to find nowadays, but the AE1200 series is still decent looking.

>> No.13465180
File: 84 KB, 1000x1000, i-casio-a168wa1w.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
13465180

Casio A168, nearly identical to F-91W, but made of metal.

>> No.13465200

>>13465180
Sorta. The A168 has an electroluminescent backlight, which is much stronger (and battery-intensive) than the F91W’s and A158’s LED, which barely illuminates the face. It also has a slightly more cluttered appearance than the A158.

Also, the case is chrome-plated resin, not steel, and if you habitually knock it against shit it will certainly scratch. Then again, you can just buy a new one.

>> No.13465219
File: 64 KB, 400x600, b650wd-1aef.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
13465219

How about B650WD?

>> No.13465383

>>13465180
Best option so far. The bracelet is a masterpiece.

>> No.13465396

Just buy a NATO strap sperg

>> No.13465516
File: 247 KB, 1440x1033, cd9.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
13465516

>>13465396
>nato strap on a digital watch

>> No.13465520

>>13465200
>el, and if you habitually knock it against shit it will certainly scratch.

That will happen with steel as well.

>> No.13465596

>>13465077
>gone through 4 watches in 4 years
replace the strap, not the whole watch

>> No.13466185
File: 74 KB, 500x529, A178WA-1AV_large.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
13466185

Has a somewhat smaller bezel with a bit less junk on it, more space for the display. LED is kinda meh, but it gets the job done. Second time zone as a bonus. Band is easily adjustable; clasp slides up and down, no need to remove links. Only drawback, while the band is stainless steel, the body is plastic with chrome-like coating.

>>13465108
>pulling my arm hairs when I sleep
Is sleeping with one's watch on a common thing? Genuinely curious. I always take mine off before bed.

>> No.13466199 [DELETED] 
File: 47 KB, 460x460, DW-5600BBN-1ER.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
13466199

>G-Shock Protection
>Nato strap

>> No.13466204
File: 47 KB, 460x460, DW-5600BBN-1ER.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
13466204

>G-Shock
>Classic rectangular face
>Interchangeable Nato strap
>Minimal, Negative display

>>13465077 this is the correct answer

>> No.13466218

>>13466204
this

get the gx56bb

>> No.13466221
File: 32 KB, 620x413, mhl-casio-gshock-dw-5600.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
13466221

Casio FW91 is alright
But the DW5600 is peak

>> No.13467212

my concern with the 5600 is that it is too big/bulky. does anyone have any styling pics?

>> No.13467426

>>13465180
It there another reversion to look at? The gold one is kino.

>> No.13467485
File: 79 KB, 639x635, div244223.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
13467485

>>13467212
They are actually really small, and look good on small hands/

>> No.13467495

>>13467485
is it worth the 100 dollars or so to get the blacked out version when the vanilla model is like 35USD?

>> No.13467572

>>13467495
If you really want to.
The military one is an easy mod, just out negative film in the watch. And I'm really a fan of the simple face.

>> No.13467890
File: 27 KB, 420x445, F91W nato.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
13467890

>>13465077

Maybe look at a NATO strap or something nylon? That said, the strap'll cost you as much as the watch.