-63% off RRP. CamelX3 shows that the cheapest it's ever been was $28.05 back in 2019.
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Which sells for $17.99 on ebay
Fake ones on eBay, yes.
Thanks Richard, updated post title to reflect correct product name.
Updated to remove 'Black Resin Band'.
Looks like product name is wrong on the Amazon product page. They have some incorrect details such as band colour etc - but confirmed to be the Casio A158WA-1DF as identified by RichardL (according to comments & reviews on the product page). I've ordered one myself.
I would rather the 168 with the better backlight hey
Yeah that's a good choice - I think it's on sale on Amazon but not sure how cheap it is compared to previous sale.
I just wanted a simple one to wear on a daily basis.
Yea they are the ones I wear at night/sleep as they are so comfortable. Hence the backlight ;-) Picked it up a few months back from amazon for $32. Currently $61 on Amazon which is not great at all.
These are never $109. It's misleading to mention that in the title.
probably yes the cheapest right now but not too far from others i just looked on ebay there are few at between 45-50
i will hold
Note - This has a resin case & lens. As do most Casio watches around this price.
The Skmei 1123 is US$5.86 + GST. I prefer the Skmei 1628 US$8.16 + GST.
How do you get it to be $5.86?
Oh my mistake I wasn't logged in, it's US$8.68 + GST. Wow that's more than the dual time 1628!!!
How does the Skmei 1123 compare in quality to OPs watch?
Based on that review I'd go with the Casio, personally. It isn't like the Casio is expensive to begin with
@beltdrive: Exactly, there is no reason to buy a copy of a cheap watch unless you are extremely stingey.
The nightlight is way better. The A158WA-1DF uses one of those cheap sidelights that looks terrible. I refuse to use those.
Now I have BF2042 and a watch, thanks.
It should be around that price anyway.
Calling someone out for posting BS RRP on here is a can of worm you don't want to open.
I've given up on it and you should to.. you'll just be wasting your time.
I did it more for the members that aren't aware because that's just a crazy stupid RRP for a basic quartz plastic watch.
@WatchNerd: Totally appreciated it as i do the same but the arguments back and forth…fml.
Your name carries more weight than mine thought so hopefully these newbies will listen to you. 😀
… you still made me poor btw. 😢
@PuppieWayne: Ha sorry about that, but to be fair I would argue most of my watch posts you could get your money back by selling if they are still like new.
I have one of these from an ebay seller back in Nov 2014 and it's still running on the original battery, probs my favourite looking vintage/retro digital watch
Edit:
Checked my ebay purchase email and it was $20.36 delivered, lets chalk it up to inflation. Also it was listed as model A158WA-1D, not sure what the diff might be if any
The best thing about these is you can put a computer in them :) https://www.sensorwatch.net/
Note that it won't work for the A168… or fake watches, of which ebay has a few.
I prefer the A164 over the A158 myself: https://www.amazon.co.jp/Casio-Collection-Standard-Digital-N…
(if you want to buy a few watches, it's cheaper buying them from Japan, but the postage will get you on a single one)
Wow, never knew about these, what a great idea.
if this was 1984 I would have got this.
Osama and Obama's favourite watch this one:
https://www.vice.com/en/article/pkebp8/casio-f91w-watch-terr…
1984 becomes more of a reality everyday - we're at a point where you can safely buy this
I'm here to chew gum and tell the time, and I'm all out of gum.
I can relate to that referance! DN3D you made my night!
that discounted price is its normal price now, its never sold that at $100
Good grief - is this what these watches actually cost nowadays? I've been buying them for years (they're great) and $20-30 has been the normal price online for ages. Last time I was in Japan (2018) you could buy them for 1010 yen ($11 AUD).
They're a great watch, but I'm not sure they're good value at $39. Who in their right mind would ever pay $109 for one of these?
Mine arrived today - it's silver (as pictured)
Update: It seems the backlight isn't working so great so will sort out a return/replacement
Some models are better and improved as well, not sure if that's normal but I'd watch a few YouTube vids. Some aren't great (but could be faulty if you think so).
when I press the button only the left side of the display lights up. I reckon it's faulty as I can't see anything in the dark like this. I'm getting a replacement sent out so hopefully it's better
@dubfonik: Cool hopefully the replacement fixes the problem but the light is apparently 'pathetic' on this model
Review here I found, retro classic.
A$25 6y ago, but what hasn't gone up.
https://youtu.be/KDClyKpz6M4
@dubfonik: This is typical. It won't get better. You can mod it: https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1448973768/backlight-spreade…
(haven't tried)
But if you don't have a particular liking for this watch, best to just search for one with an "electroluminescent" backlight.
@wryun: Like I said. A quick search confirms the light is rubbish. Just spend slightly more and don't buy such cheap crap. People just hype up stuff but pays to do your research.
@G-rig: Hence why I linked the Skmei 1628 above. If you're going to go cheap at least don't get ripped off.
It has a better backlight as well.
@WatchNerd: yes seems like a better buy for cheap.
no point paying $40 for an 80s watch that wasn't even that great but i can understand the nostalgia.
Amazon title appears to be incorrect.
Based on reviews, it's the watch in the product image (Casio A158WA-1DF)