I like the “square G-SHOCK” more than any other watch. I also like Casio watches, so I will introduce them.
This watch will be the completed form of Casio .
- A158 was “almost a perfect wristwatch” by adopting metal band which is more perfect.
- All liquid crystals shine with EL backlight instead of LED bulb.
- It is slightly thicker, but you can see more clearly in the dark.
Making the “completed watch” even more perfect
This time, I would like to introduce a watch that surpasses the A158 (A164) which I introduced as a perfect watch before .
This is the A168WA-1
CASIO watch, A168WA-1.
This watch is not a G-SHOCK but a Casio Standard/Casio Collection (commonly known as Cheap Casio) watch.
Making the perfect watch even more perfect
The world’s best watch is the urethane band F-91 and the metal band A158 which were “perfect watches” but this A168 aims for perfection beyond perfection and is a “Cheap Casio watch” that uses EL backlight. Completed form” .
Reference article
[World’s Most Amazing Watch] CASIO F-91W
The difference from F91 is
- The metal band eliminates the need to worry about the band breaking. Comfortable even when you get sweating.
- The whole clock shines with EL backlight adoption.
And it can be said that “the degree of perfection has increased” .
You won’t find another great watch like this anywhere else in the world.
It also has the basics of Casio watches
Of course, it is waterproof for Casio’s standard watch .
And it’s so thin and light that I forget I’m wearing it.
Since it is equipped with a perpetual calendar that keeps track of leap years, there is no need to adjust the date once it is set.
It’s not completely inaccurate like a radio clock. But it’s only around 10 seconds per month.
Adjusting the seconds once a month should be sufficient .
(Of course, it is much more accurate than mechanical watches such as Rolex .)
The model number rule is the same as G-SHOCK where 1 in the model number is black .
Reference link
[At a glance!] Super basics of G-SHOCK model name
It’s perfect. But there are some points to worry about…
The EL backlight makes it easy to see at night. But there are some disadvantages.
It is “a little heavy” , “a little thick”, and “liquid crystal is a little hard to see” .
Got a little heavy
If you want lightness, A158 is more advantageous. Furthermore, if lightness is the first priority, the urethane band F91 is good.
The A168 introduced this time is 50g, the A158 is 44g, and the F91 is 21g .
Even so, it is completely lighter than the 167g of the full metal G-SHOCK GMW-B5000D . It’s a lightweight watch.
A little thicker
Equipped with EL backlight, it is a little thicker.
The A168 introduced this time is 9.6mm, the A158 is 8.2mm, and the F91 is 8.5mm .
G-SHOCK DW-5600E is 13.4mm and GA-2100 is 11.8mm, so they are thinner than G-SHOCK.
LCD is a little hard to see
The G-SHOCK has a shock-resistant structure which achieves its strength by having the LCD screen slightly floating in the air. So it’s a little hard to see.
It’s easier to see than the G-SHOCK. But the A168’s LCD is slightly harder to see than the A158, probably because of the EL backlight.
However, if you compare both watches side by side, it’s not enough to bother you at all for everyday use.
spec
| Model name | A168WA-1 |
| Size (L x W x T) | 38.6 x 36.3 x 9.6mm |
| weight | 50g |
| band material | stainless |
| feature | waterproof for everyday use |