Casio Men's Digital Watch with Stainless Steel Bracelet

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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. Housed within the watches is what I believe to be the same movement; though the watches do vary somewhat in terms of functionality. I’ve certainly been guilty of minor watch snobbery. For me, much of it has revolved around ‘fashion’ watches and the brands hawking them. I’m also a believer in being patient when I invest in something. I appreciate quality and craftsmanship, not only in watches but in other things I buy as well. This watch features many of the popular extras you find on most retro Casio timepieces and more. There’s the stopwatch, alarm, date display, chronograph, lap timer, 24 hour time display, and light up display. 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.

The watch case of the A158WA-1DF is made of durable resin material, contributing to its overall sturdiness and longevity. This material provides resistance against everyday wear and tear, making it suitable for regular usage. However, I think the fact that people have this expectation is a testament to its efficient design and reliability. 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. Steam can sneak its way into the inner workings of the watch, and 30m of water resistance doesn’t protect from prolonged moisture exposure. The linked bracelet is stainless steel as well. One interesting point to note is the contrast between the brushed appearance of the bracelet and the polished look of the case. Some may find it a little weird, but I think it’s a nice contrast and adds subtle visual interest.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.

It’s an overall simple watch on the functionality front. However, it has more to offer than basic analog watches double its price like the Timex Weekender. Construction The thinner links do make it more flexible and adjustable. Though I should mention that some men have complained about hair pulling. On the dial is a crisp LCD screen displaying the time-hours, minutes, and running seconds. You can also use the pusher on the right to toggle between 12 and 24-hour time. Above the time, between the hours and minutes, you have the day of the week. The date sits over to the right above the seconds.

Brian Sacawa

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.