Collection Men's Watch AE-1200WH

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic everyday watch with loads of character! I’m really impressed with the Casio Watch AE‑1200WH — it’s become my weekend DIY time piece because it's practically indistructable. It feels comfortable and just the right size on the wrist; not too bulky, yet robust enough to handle daily wear. The build quality is typical Casio solid and reliable and the resin strap is surprisingly comfortable even after wearing it all day. What I love most is the blend of retro styling with genuinely useful functionality. The world time feature is excellent and easy to use, and it’s really handy if you work with people in different time zones or travel frequently. The digital display is clear and easy to read at a glance, even in lower light, and the backlight does a great job without being overly bright. Things like the alarm, stopwatch, and calendar all work flawlessly and add genuine practicality rather than just being there for show. Overall, this watch strikes a perfect balance between functionality, comfort, and timeless design. It feels durable, keeps excellent time, and suits both casual and slightly smarter looks effortlessly. Great value for money and a really dependable choice for anyone who wants a no‑nonsense, classic digital watch. Highly recommended!

Likes: It's another inexpensive Casio that totally lives up to expectations. It's every bit as easy to operate as any other piece from Casio's budget range. Unlike some of the less costly Casios, it's blessed with a 100m/10 bar water resistance. I've never met a Casio that couldn't at least match the stated figure, this one is likely to exceed the 100 metres as its construction is similar to some of the 200m models. Its looks are obviously not going to please everyone, but if the appearance of this watch pleases you then buy one, safe in the knowledge that it will last and remain reliable for many years to come. The quality of the LCD stands very close scrutiny and in this respect, you'd struggle to find better. The display is crisp, extremely clear and its backlights benefit from an adjustable duration, hence my being able to photograph it with the light active. Should you not want it to remain lit for 1, 2 or 3 seconds, then you can simply set it to illuminate only when the pusher is held in. The watch is light, comfortable on my tiny wrist and - love 'em or loathe 'em - these Casio pressed out bracelets are incredibly easy to size. Be aware that the initial adjustment will need a tad more effort but it's an easy task using only the sort of equipment found in most basic household tool sets or sewing kits. Dislikes: You're joking, right? At the price and given how good that display is, most will forgive the plastic watch head, but if you want solid stainless steel then be prepared to spend many times more of your hard earned. OK then, being as objective as someone with my large collection of Casios can be, the "World Time" and "Illuminator" print above and below the watch face isn't necessary in my opinion and some may consider its presence an interruption of the clean, crisp lines. But seriously, I had to think about offering this detail as a "dislike," and for me it's just part of the charm of the piece which is very, very good at its job and immensely likeable. Now buy one, it's a must for any collector who doesn't yet own one and a darned good watch which represents great value and the promise of a long, reliable life. Thanks for reading this, I'll be posting another product review soon. Take care, stay safe, JayeBee

One of the things you've gotta talk about when talking about watches, is the cost of getting into the game. A lot of us get interested in watches well in advance of actually being able to afford most of them – I happened to be in graduate school when I got bitten by the watch bug; we'd just had our first kid and we didn't have a proverbial pot to piss in, but what we did have was a computer and internet access, which meant fast and easy access to a whole universe of things both desirable and completely unaffordable. Though I started out mostly interested in history and the physics of precision timekeeping, it wasn't long before I began hankering for something modern. It's interesting to think about what one's first "good" watch really was, because "good" and "expensive" definitely don't stand in direct relationship to each other, and though the insane spike in prices for both vintage and new watches over the last ten or so years tends to obscure that fact, it doesn't mean that there aren't wonderful watches out there for the asking – some of which you can almost literally acquire with change recovered from in between the sofa cushions. I remember being very fond of a Casio G-Shock that I got in 1986 – it has shed its band and the outer resin case is long gone, but I still have it – and the beauty of such watches is that even if fortune smiles upon you as you move through life, and you find a bit more gold clinking in your purse and can afford something more expensive, and more conventionally fine, you will never regret that first purchase. My own early experience with the Casio G-Shock, far from being something I try to forget, has instead inculcated in me a lifelong love of G-Shocks in particular, and Casio in general, for letting me have a rollicking good time horologically at a period in my life when buying a bag of dried beans required thoughtful evaluation of my carefully husbanded financial assets. Another utterly fantastic wristwatch made by Casio, is this one: the AE1200WH-1A World Timer. I have been admiring it in a desultory fashion for many years, and the other night, fueled by free-floating melancholy and a judicious titration of Russian Standard, I decided to splurge on one. I don't know exactly when this watch was introduced, but the technology is certainly contemporaneous with the G-Shock – 10 year lithium battery, LCD display, reliable quartz timing package and the ability to display the time in all 31 time zones around the world. Its design appears to be derived from, or at least related to, the Casio F-91W, which came out in 1991 and is also still in production; both watches are in the Classic Collection. There is also a countdown timer, stopwatch, five daily alarms, and on-demand backlight, as well as an analog LCD display that always shows home time, and, for a wonder, even displays running seconds. The really delicious feature of the watch is the world map display – this is found right above the main digital display of the time, and the current local time zone is in black. If you're on the road, selecting the local time zone is an absolute piece of cake; you just go to World Time mode with the Mode button (unlike many digital watches, operation of the AE1200WH-1A is very intuitive and once you get a basic sense of how to make your way around the four control buttons, you won't be screwed if you lose the manual) and then use the button labeled Search to select the right time zone. This allows you, if you are curious, to observe some interesting things about how time zones are organized, such as the fact that all of China observes a single time zone (UTC + 8:00). I can't put this watch on without vivid memories of a time in horology when this sort of tech represented absolutely the last word in practical and functional timekeeping technology, long before terms like "tropical dial" and "ghost bezel" had arisen, to trouble the world. Besides, as mid-life crisis purchases go (although you don't have to be wracked with todesangst to buy one, several of my younger H. colleagues bought one after seeing mine) this is one heck of a lot cheaper than a sports car – a cheery, guilt free, surprisingly beautiful and moving

I loved this watch, it was great for timing things, but there is a design floor as the casing is plastic when the strap is stainless steel. As a result it broke after several years, and didn’t last as long as the 10 year battery life.

I'll clear one thing up straight away; Mine came with a box, manual, and warranty card. As for the watch, I bought the silver version. I can not more highly recommend this watch, it is truly amazing. The band is very nice and comfortable with easily changeable links to get to your wrist size, and can be swapped for something of your choice. The width for the links/ band are 22mm outter, 18mm inner. The watch itself is a great throwback to the 80s with a wonderful nostalgic feeling to it. As for the functionality, it is amazing. It comes with, if I remember correctly, 31 main time zones, with a separate function on your 'Main' display for 4 cities of your choice. The alarm feature is wonderful and isn't at all too quiet, I found it to be the perfect volume. With 5 alarms, it is great if you travel a lot as you can set your alarm along with the city you're going to, or add one for medications, etc. Stopwatch and timer work as you would except. Has a mute feature which mutes the beeps of the watch, but not the alarms etc, very handy. The display is nice, and I haven't received a single scratch on it yet. Viewing the watch is fine, though in direct sunlight, and as mentioned in the manual, it can be hard to read directly overhead, so tilting slightly works fine. The LED lights are a good brightness, perfect to see once it is dark, and has a timer setting of 1.5s to 3s, which can be adjusted to your liking. The world map is also nice, showing and changing as you change cities on the watch to match that particuliar area's timezone, NYC, Paris, Sydney, etc. There is also a little digital analogue clock in the left corner, which if worn on the right hand, is a great little feature that pokes out of the side of your shirt so you can still see the time without being too obvious. The only downside I have is that I wish the world map had been coloured so it is easier to see which timezone you're in, in the daylight. Shows up perfectly fine at night and with the LED light. 5/5 for this item, and for the price, you really can't go wrong, it is an amazing nostalgic throwback, and it fits comfortably on the wrist.

Always get compliments on this thing. Really love the simple design and its durability. The actual watch piece itself is made out of plastic but it isn't noticeable unless you look closely. The wristband is also fairly noisy if you take the watch off but that also doesn't really matter unless you really care about that sort of thing but then again this watch is very cheap. I did really struggle to adjust the chainlinks so had to get it shortened which added to the cost but that was cheap and I've never done that sort of thing before either. The only other thing is the beeps it made when flicking through modes has stopped. The timezone stuff is a bit of a gimmick to be honest. The stopwatch is also not really that useful considering it takes a considerable about of effort to stop and start which means you aren't going to be using it for anything precise. Despite all this, the watch is robust and practical, I definitely believe it will work for 10 years and I've been wearing it everyday since I got it with no real issues at all. Its great to wear something that I think is stylish and also not worry about getting it scratched up or breaking on me.

This watch is co cool and retro looking, it brings me right back to when I was a teenager and makes me feel young again. The orange backlight is good and lights up the whole watch, and you can see the time clearly. although you might need a magnifying glass to see the seconds ticking on analog clock on left and watch the map changing with whatever country you pick on the right. So much better than an Apple Watch, This Casio Watch has a classic elegance with a hint of battlefield combined in its appearance, . I did change the bracelet as it was too flashy and big for my wrist, and got an understated looking cheap strap which somehow elevated the face of the watch even more. Love this retro watch, great price, and far better looking than the luxurious watches that scream Wealth, filthy rich, come and rob me anytime . Would definitely recommend this watch to anyone buying. Casio is a good brand.

Ok, so out with the obvious - it's a Casio so we all know where the quality level is meant to be and it's right up there as expected. Well as far as the watch itself is concerned anyway. Timekeeping. I've had this for about a week now and after setting it to the Atomic clock, a week later it's lost 8 seconds. Nothing earth shattering and 8 seconds is not going to affect my getting to work on time in the slightest, but watchmakers set great stock in the accuracy of their products and 8 seconds for a digital watch is perhaps a little outside the acceptable norm. The alarm is quiet for a heavy sleeper and only sounds for 10 seconds. You may need to set them all. Case and strap. The watch case looks robust enough and it is certainly proof against showering and a regular dousing whilst washing dishes. Mild impact from vigorous garden clearing and breaking down decking was no issue and not one scratch from any of the few bumps it got. The strap is extremely comfortable with four notches left available for even my large wrists. Use: The instructions were very simple to read and understand and the watch was set up and all functions played with within 30 minutes. The alarm is easy to set and Daylight Saving having kicked in three days ago is done with three button presses. World Time works from UTC automatically, so set that right and the rest falls into line. In a flash of nostalgia, I have to say I do like the hourly chime and it brings back fond memories of the early 80's when everyone had it switched on and absolutely no one was in sync! It used to take up to three minutes for everyone to agree it was the top of the hour! Happy days. Actually my wife also has a Casio and we both now chuckle at the out of sync beeps every hour. The backlight can be set to come on for 3 seconds or for as long as you press the button and it's very clear. Happy? Heck yes! It's a cheap watch that I can wear every day and save my more expensive watch for special occasions. If it breaks, it breaks and I get another cheap replacement. It tells the time in a nice clear display, beeps every hour, has a stopwatch for tracking my bike rides and a timer for HIIT training. 5 alarms is probably 4 more than I need but what the heck. I know I have 4 spares. But above all, it's a blast from the past and as inexpensive as it is, people notice it and comment about how they loved theirs back in the day and where did I get it? I can't help but love it.