simon, 3 months ago

@RL_Dane was it this? I just received one of these today 😁

RL_Dane, 3 months ago

@simon

Yes, that one, with inverted colors.

I liked the look of it, but reading the date window was just impossible without glasses and really good illumination, and the bezel didn't click. I've had cheapo gift watches with nicer bezels... I don't get it. Maybe people don't care about rotating bezels anymore.

simon, 3 months ago (edited 3 months ago)

@RL_Dane not sure what you paid but I just received this one and F91W mint in box for total of £8 delivered, so I had lower expectations 😀

RL_Dane, 3 months ago (edited 3 months ago)

@simon

Holy cow, mine was $31!!

P.S., the equivalent on amazon is $21. The one I ordered has a metal band, I guess that's where the extra $10 comes in.

simon, 3 months ago (edited 3 months ago)

@RL_Dane I typically don't pay more than £10 for my casios (pre-owned). When I rave about them to bystanders I often get "are they expensive or cheap?" Cos they honestly don't expect a guy to be getting excited about a watch he got for £5
The f91w I will be changing the display for a new colour scheme

RL_Dane, 3 months ago

@simon

Oh neat! How do you change the display? Replace the piece of paper between the unit and the glass? Tinted polarizer? Color gel (filter)?

simon, 3 months ago

@RL_Dane gonna get a pack of colour filters. I also want to do this mod on my favourite timepiece but I might get a spare first just in case https://hackaday.com/2021/04/30/modding-a-casio-w800-h-with-a-countdown-timer/

joel, 3 months ago

@RL_Dane as long as that digital is a Casio it is alright.

thewk, 3 months ago

@RL_Dane Before you give up on analog watches, might I suggest trying to join #TeamTissot ?

RL_Dane, 3 months ago

@thewk

I'll take a look, thanks! :)

RL_Dane, 3 months ago

@thewk

WHOOF! Waaaaay over my budget, brofam! XD

joel, 3 months ago

@RL_Dane @thewk and they also have smaller text anyways lol

thewk, 3 months ago

@joel @RL_Dane true, but having hands instead of displays should make a difference, right?

thewk, 3 months ago

@RL_Dane Okay, maybe Swatch then, the mothercompany, think like VW to Audi, same inner parts but way lower price. I have a couple of them and can vouch for their reliability, just don't get a "moonswatch", those are expensive and sh**...