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product_id: 324831374
title: "Illuminator AE1500WH Series | 10-Year Battery | LED Backlight | 5-Alarms | 1/100 Sec Stopwatch | Men's Digital Watch"
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price: "KD 16.10"
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# 100M Water Resistant 10-Year Battery Life 1/100 Sec Stopwatch Illuminator AE1500WH Series | 10-Year Battery | LED Backlight | 5-Alarms | 1/100 Sec Stopwatch | Men's Digital Watch

**Brand:** casio
**Price:** KD 16.10
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⌚ Timeless tech meets modern hustle — your ultimate daily driver!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Illuminator AE1500WH Series | 10-Year Battery | LED Backlight | 5-Alarms | 1/100 Sec Stopwatch | Men's Digital Watch by casio
- **How much does it cost?** KD 16.10 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- casio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted casio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dive Into Life, Not Worries:** 100-meter water resistance lets you swim, snorkel, or sweat it out without missing a beat or risking damage.
- • **Endurance That Outlasts Your Hustle:** A decade-long battery means zero downtime, so you stay powered through every meeting, workout, and weekend adventure.
- • **Precision Timing for Peak Productivity:** 1/100-second stopwatch and 24-hour countdown keep your schedule sharp and your goals on track.
- • **Visibility That Works Around the Clock:** Amber LED backlight with afterglow ensures you can check the time anytime, even in the darkest boardrooms or late-night brainstorming sessions.
- • **Stay Ahead with 5 Multi-Function Alarms:** Never miss a deadline or meeting with five customizable alarms and an hourly chime to keep your day in sync.

## Overview

The Casio Illuminator AE1500WH is a rugged yet lightweight men's digital watch featuring a 10-year battery, 100-meter water resistance, and versatile timekeeping functions including a 1/100-second stopwatch and 5 alarms. Its large, easy-to-read display with amber LED backlight ensures visibility in any light, while durable resin construction offers comfort and resilience for everyday wear and active lifestyles.

## Description

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Review: Comfortable, lightweight, good looking and high value watch - I've been a Casio fan for years. I started out with the F-91W and loved it, other than the poor light. I eventually upgraded to a Rangeman G-Shock. The Rangeman can be ~$300+ full price and it's a good watch. However I found myself now wearing it very often and I couldn't put a finger on why. I decided to try this watch, the AE1500WH. I actually like this watch much better than the Rangeman. The Rangeman is 50% heavier and about the same size. Of course the Rangeman has higher quality components and more functions, but that heft came at the cost of me not wanting to wear it. The real difference maker is the AE1500 is lightweight for its size and the legibility of the screen is great. I find the AE1500 to be very comfortable, and that comfort is why it's going to be my new daily driver and take the place of the chonky Rangeman. I'll report back if I run into issues, but at this price point it's almost can't do any wrong.
Review: Very nice, GIANT display! Best model I’ve seen in the price-range. - I have used my cell phone instead of a watch since about 2001. Decided to start wearing cheap, quartz watches again because I often find myself without my cell phone within reach at rehearsals, recording sessions, lawn-mowing, or work from home situations. Picked up a few Timexes and Casios around the same time. So far, I like this model the best for general use. The size of the time display is so easy to read that I have already started preferring it to comparable analog models. I will mostly be looking to buy digital watches like this with big, simple displays from now on. I’m not James Bond, in spite of what you may have heard. I don’t want an expensive watch on my wrist that might make me a potential target for theft/robbery downtown or on a subway. If I get some paint on this one or it breaks while I’m trying to remove an oil filter, it would be no great loss. Use is fairly intuitive and it hasn’t lost or gained time in the few weeks I’ve owned it, unlike a Timex expedition analog model I got at the same time. After only a couple of weeks, the analog Timex expedition has lost about ten seconds already, which I admit I was surprised by. The only complaint I could possibly make about this watch is that the two LED’s are quite poor in comparison to Timex’s indiglo or the backlight used on much more expensive G-Shock models. But for how cheap and functional this model is, that is a completely unfair comparison. The lights work perfectly fine for me to see if I wake up in the middle of the night but can’t roll/reach over to check my phone due to a sleeping dog contorting my legs at the foot of the bed. Or if I fall asleep on the couch. I have mostly avoided getting it wet up until now, but I did accidentally leave it in the bathroom with the shower running a couple of times and no condensation formed on the inside of the face at all even though there was plenty of water vapor in the room. I also leave it on when washing my hands with no ill-effects. I’m very impressed by how simple and functional this watch is. These cheap, digitals are light years ahead of the Timex Ironman I owned as a kid. But it should be said- that $25-$35 Ironman I bought sometime around 1995 went body boarding, surfing, in the pool with me, and I showered with it on. That thing was basically water-PROOF and never had an issue in water less than 20ft. deep. I swam in Atlantic/East-Coast hurricanes with that thing and it even got tossed around in the salty surf with me. Also used it to time lap-swimming in Olympic-sized pools. I do not have the same confidence in this model, though I have no real rationale for that. The rubber strap was very uncomfortable on the old Ironman models and used to cause some really annoying, visible, skin irritation. I found G-shock straps of that era to be almost just as bad. That is not the case with these modern Casio polymer straps. I also despise those weird circles Casio, Armitron, etc. put on watch faces and take up a quarter of the face of the watch. This watch has NONE of that BS going on. The info on the watch face is SO bold and easy to read that I would definitely prefer it to all the G-shocks with those damned, senseless circles taking up so much of the display. PV cells excluded because they actually do serve a purpose. But here’s my view on all that: if the watch battery lasts even close to ten years, it will already outlast the battery/operation of the solar-powered, $150 G-Shock I once owned by a factor of YEARS. So I would still prefer this because legibility is far more important to me than photovoltaics. After a few weeks getting used to wearing a watch again for the first time in twenty years, I’ve really appreciated not having to dig my cell phone out of my pocket just to check the time/date. A weirdly subtle difference I would never have thought would matter. But it does. I’m starting to really like Casios! I also like the hourly chime because otherwise I get lost and completely lose track of time while recording/producing. That could only backfire if the chime goes off in the vocal booth and ruins a take. Hasn’t happened yet, though. I’m also glad they make it in the desert-sand/beige color because I’m fair skinned so it doesn’t look like a giant thing on my wrist. At some point or other I will wake up exhausted and forget to take it off before I get in the shower. At that point I will update this review if water penetrates the buttons/gaskets/seals. Again, I am in disbelief at how excellent this watch is for the price. I hope they never discontinue this model until an identical “20 Year Battery” model is available. But by then we’ll no doubt have flying cars, rocket-skates, jet packs, and digital, tattooed watches with veinous, indiglo epidermis. Or more than the current, standard-issue, two to three computer chips implanted into in our visual cortex at birth. Just pick the color you like and buy the damned thing!

## Features

- 10-Year Battery Life: Powered by a reliable CR2032 battery, this watch is designed to provide a decade of uninterrupted performance, perfect for everyday use and adventure.
- 100-Meter Water Resistance: Built to handle swimming, snorkeling, and other water activities with ease, ensuring durability in all conditions.
- Versatile Timekeeping Functions: Includes dual time, a 1/100-second stopwatch, and a 24-hour countdown timer with auto-repeat, ideal for managing your schedule and activities.
- Bright LED Backlight with Afterglow: The amber LED backlight ensures clear visibility in low-light environments, making it easy to read the time anytime, anywhere.
- Organized with 5 Multi-Function Alarms: Stay on track with five independent alarms, including a snooze function, and an hourly time signal for additional convenience.
- Durable & Comfortable Design: Featuring a large, wide face, sturdy resin construction, and a lightweight 57g frame, this watch balances durability with comfort for all-day wear.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08VMTXZP1 |
| ASIN  | B08VMTXZP1 |
| Additional Features | Water Resistant,Stopwatch, Dual time, 5 Alarms, LED backlight, Wide face |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Band Color | Khaki |
| Band Material Type | Resin |
| Band Width | 27.63 Millimeters |
| Bands | 1 |
| Batteries  | 1 CR5 batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,625 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #4 in Men's Wrist Watches |
| Brand Name | Casio |
| Case Diameter | 51.21 Millimeters |
| Case Material Type | Resin |
| Case Thickness | 15.73 Millimeters |
| Character | Fashion |
| Clasp Type | Tang Buckle |
| Closure Type | Buckle |
| Crystal | Resin |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (22,818) |
| Date First Available  | February 2, 2021 |
| Department  | mens |
| Dial Color | Gray |
| Display | Digital |
| Embellishment Feature | Crystal |
| Face Style | Digital |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00889232296951 |
| Included Components | Battery |
| Item Type Name | Casual Watch |
| Item model number  | 612981 |
| Manufacturer | Casio |
| Manufacturer  | Casio |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AE-1500WH-5AVCF |
| Model Name | AE-1500 series |
| Model Number | 612981 |
| Package Dimensions  | 4.29 x 3.43 x 2.76 inches; 7.05 ounces |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Series Number | 1500 |
| Shape | Round |
| Sport Type | Walking |
| Strap Type | Two Piece Strap |
| Style Name | Digital |
| Theme | Sports |
| UPC | 889232296951 |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer |
| Watch Movement Type | Quartz |
| Water Resistance Depth | 100 Meters |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Images

![Illuminator AE1500WH Series | 10-Year Battery | LED Backlight | 5-Alarms | 1/100 Sec Stopwatch | Men's Digital Watch - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/618sFNQTZYL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Any idea what size is this watch?**
A: 51mm.   While large, it wears like a Casio ProTek.   The numbers are larger and that is a good thing. Original G-Shock digits tend to be small for those that wear reading glasses. This watch is terrific.

**Q: What size is the dial?**
A: The dial/digital display is 30mm across (34mm if you include the black ring with writing on it).
The Hour Digits are 9mm tall.
The Seconds Digits are 5mm tall.
The Day/Date Digits are 3mm tall.

**Q: How do you change the year? Haven't seen any info on owners manual, only the day number & month. Others have the same issue?**
A: Keep pressing the left bottom button when changing the time and date then the year comes up to change the same way

**Q: Can you see the time in bright sunlight? And what's the color of the watch?**
A: At the right angle I have no problem reading the display in sunlight. It's part of the "tactical" look of the watch not to have very bright display. This one is dark gray resin. They make an all black watch and a tan watch, which I own also, with more visible positive displays. I really like using the display light for dark environments, helps protect night vision and doesn't light up your face and give away your position, again, tactical features.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Comfortable, lightweight, good looking and high value watch
*by M***T on March 9, 2026*

I've been a Casio fan for years. I started out with the F-91W and loved it, other than the poor light. I eventually upgraded to a Rangeman G-Shock. The Rangeman can be ~$300+ full price and it's a good watch. However I found myself now wearing it very often and I couldn't put a finger on why. I decided to try this watch, the AE1500WH. I actually like this watch much better than the Rangeman. The Rangeman is 50% heavier and about the same size. Of course the Rangeman has higher quality components and more functions, but that heft came at the cost of me not wanting to wear it. The real difference maker is the AE1500 is lightweight for its size and the legibility of the screen is great. I find the AE1500 to be very comfortable, and that comfort is why it's going to be my new daily driver and take the place of the chonky Rangeman. I'll report back if I run into issues, but at this price point it's almost can't do any wrong.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice, GIANT display! Best model I’ve seen in the price-range.
*by D***A on July 30, 2023*

I have used my cell phone instead of a watch since about 2001. Decided to start wearing cheap, quartz watches again because I often find myself without my cell phone within reach at rehearsals, recording sessions, lawn-mowing, or work from home situations. Picked up a few Timexes and Casios around the same time. So far, I like this model the best for general use. The size of the time display is so easy to read that I have already started preferring it to comparable analog models. I will mostly be looking to buy digital watches like this with big, simple displays from now on. I’m not James Bond, in spite of what you may have heard. I don’t want an expensive watch on my wrist that might make me a potential target for theft/robbery downtown or on a subway. If I get some paint on this one or it breaks while I’m trying to remove an oil filter, it would be no great loss. Use is fairly intuitive and it hasn’t lost or gained time in the few weeks I’ve owned it, unlike a Timex expedition analog model I got at the same time. After only a couple of weeks, the analog Timex expedition has lost about ten seconds already, which I admit I was surprised by. The only complaint I could possibly make about this watch is that the two LED’s are quite poor in comparison to Timex’s indiglo or the backlight used on much more expensive G-Shock models. But for how cheap and functional this model is, that is a completely unfair comparison. The lights work perfectly fine for me to see if I wake up in the middle of the night but can’t roll/reach over to check my phone due to a sleeping dog contorting my legs at the foot of the bed. Or if I fall asleep on the couch. I have mostly avoided getting it wet up until now, but I did accidentally leave it in the bathroom with the shower running a couple of times and no condensation formed on the inside of the face at all even though there was plenty of water vapor in the room. I also leave it on when washing my hands with no ill-effects. I’m very impressed by how simple and functional this watch is. These cheap, digitals are light years ahead of the Timex Ironman I owned as a kid. But it should be said- that $25-$35 Ironman I bought sometime around 1995 went body boarding, surfing, in the pool with me, and I showered with it on. That thing was basically water-PROOF and never had an issue in water less than 20ft. deep. I swam in Atlantic/East-Coast hurricanes with that thing and it even got tossed around in the salty surf with me. Also used it to time lap-swimming in Olympic-sized pools. I do not have the same confidence in this model, though I have no real rationale for that. The rubber strap was very uncomfortable on the old Ironman models and used to cause some really annoying, visible, skin irritation. I found G-shock straps of that era to be almost just as bad. That is not the case with these modern Casio polymer straps. I also despise those weird circles Casio, Armitron, etc. put on watch faces and take up a quarter of the face of the watch. This watch has NONE of that BS going on. The info on the watch face is SO bold and easy to read that I would definitely prefer it to all the G-shocks with those damned, senseless circles taking up so much of the display. PV cells excluded because they actually do serve a purpose. But here’s my view on all that: if the watch battery lasts even close to ten years, it will already outlast the battery/operation of the solar-powered, $150 G-Shock I once owned by a factor of YEARS. So I would still prefer this because legibility is far more important to me than photovoltaics. After a few weeks getting used to wearing a watch again for the first time in twenty years, I’ve really appreciated not having to dig my cell phone out of my pocket just to check the time/date. A weirdly subtle difference I would never have thought would matter. But it does. I’m starting to really like Casios! I also like the hourly chime because otherwise I get lost and completely lose track of time while recording/producing. That could only backfire if the chime goes off in the vocal booth and ruins a take. Hasn’t happened yet, though. I’m also glad they make it in the desert-sand/beige color because I’m fair skinned so it doesn’t look like a giant thing on my wrist. At some point or other I will wake up exhausted and forget to take it off before I get in the shower. At that point I will update this review if water penetrates the buttons/gaskets/seals. Again, I am in disbelief at how excellent this watch is for the price. I hope they never discontinue this model until an identical “20 Year Battery” model is available. But by then we’ll no doubt have flying cars, rocket-skates, jet packs, and digital, tattooed watches with veinous, indiglo epidermis. Or more than the current, standard-issue, two to three computer chips implanted into in our visual cortex at birth. Just pick the color you like and buy the damned thing!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Watch, Great Price!
*by J***. on February 26, 2026*

I always rate watches for what they are…and this is an inexpensive, functional watch with an above average digital display in terms of being backlit well, big numbers for time, day & date and overall very easy to use. It’s almost always easy to see (even without the light on) regardless of the lighting around you. So for that it’s a 5/5. It’s also nice to know it has 10yr battery life. It initially seems very durable, and the watch band is sturdy yet flexible - I got the large size and it’s plenty big for my larger wrists. The watch face is the minimum size I’d be good with. I prefer larger watch faces (mainly for the look), and this is right about there. Any smaller would not be good for me. It fits well and is comfortable to wear - it’s only water resistant (not proof), so I’d be leery to test that out myself. The light works well at night (which you’d expect since it’s called an Illuminator, afterall).

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