Men's W96H-1BV Classic Sport Watch

I grew up with mostly digital watches made by Casio. My tastes gravitated more towards mechanical and solar watches, but they tended to be a lot larger and "chunkier" than was comfortable on my wrist when I got back into doing a lot of cycling, (especially bouncy MTB riding...), and it has been perfect for it's intended purpose for me so far. The Good: Decent quality look at nearly disposable price Reliable time keeper Good water resistance (so far) Very lightweight (almost forget it's even there sometimes when wearing it.) Comfortable (no hair pulling, pinching, and a decent number of clasp holes in the band) Good features Back-light is adequate The Bad: Back-light is not true "Illuminator" type Watch face/Crystal is acrylic, and fairly soft acrylic at that and scratches relatively easy The Neutral: Band is non-standard (ie: not easily interchangeable with other bands as there are no spring pins to hold the band in place. see addl comments in my review below on this issue) "The Band Issue" mentioned by so many reviewers, to me is really not an issue. This watch is not an all day/all night regular wear watch for me, as I am apparently incapable of existing in "one watch Nirvana". I got this watch specifically for it's inexpensive price, lightweight design and comfortable feel, and use it as intended for cycling, gardening and other activities that would be hard enough on more expensive watches that I prefer not to wear them then. The integrated style of band IS a real part of why this band is so comfortable to wear. It's integrated band attaches seamlessly to the body of the watch with small screws rather than the traditional spring pin method. I have yet to wear a digital watch with it's OEM traditional spring pin type band that does not grab some hair or pinch occasionally, or possibly more often than that. (This does not include velcro wrap type straps which don't pinch, but for me always end up smelling like I am wearing eau de-jungle rot on my wrist after a few months of dirt, sweat and general grunge, no matter if I wash them) While this watch has many of the features of some G-Shock watches at less than half the price of the very bottom of the G-Shock line, (I have owned several.) It seems to weigh only a fraction of what they weigh, yet retains sufficient water resistance for my use in wet and muddy situations. I have owned the watch for less than 6 months now, so if my view of the band or the durability changes after longer use I will update this review to reflect accordingly, but for now this simple, inexpensive, decent looking digital watch with a good set of functions and water resistance rating gets 5 stars for being great at what it was built to do. After just a few months of use this watch has clearly proven that I, as the late Douglas Adams stated: "... still think digital watches are a pretty neat idea." when they are done right and kept simple.

Broken Wrist Band Hey the watch is so good, this is my third. Like other reviewers out there, I have the same issue, like clockwork, the band snaps at the same place every two years. Still well worth it, the watch is just exactly what I need, never has failed me. Please Casio, do something about the band. And/or a nice leather replacement strap would go a long way : that watch with a non-rubber band, leather or cord or nylon would look very good. Hope they keep the model produced because.... I will buy it again in two years.

This is a straightforward, budget-friendly watch that has quickly become my go-to for outdoor activities like bike repairs or rides. Despite its simplicity, it's reliable and has a decent aesthetic. The case size is slightly larger compared to other digital watches I've tried, which works in its favor. Even on my skinny wrist, the typical 37-inch watches appear too small, but this one fits just right. This watch also has useful features like GMT-like functionality, which allows for setting a different time zone, a timer, and possibly more. The plastic strap, while comfortable, is a bit too long for my liking, but that's a minor quibble. Overall, I'm happy with this purchase. The watch feels durable, looks good, and delivers more than what you'd expect for its price.

This is a great wristwatch that's simple to operate and harkens back to the days when watches just told the time. As part of my digital detox strategy, I've furloughed my smartwatch for a while so that I can go about the day without the constant bombardment of notifications and prompts to log exercise routines and perform other tasks. The Casio W96H-1BV (catchy name there, for sure) doesn't even feel like it's on my arm most of the time, as it is an unobtrusive and reliable single purpose device. It's one of the few non app enabled timepieces I've found that displays the full date, including the year, which for me is a big plus; many display only the day of the week (SU-SA) and the day of the month (e.g. 22), without including the month. Although I was expecting it to be somewhat larger, this watch's display is quite readable, even in bright sunlight. The backlight is rather dim, however, and I would have preferred an EL (electroluminescent) display for viewing the time in dim or dark environments. Overall, I am quite pleased with this product because it's there when I need it and it leaves me alone. The fact that it's not so "smart" really makes it rather "smart" in my view.

I'm hard on my watches... Both from being a 6'2" clumsy wanna backwoodsman from Oklahoma and also having MS. I prefer Casio G-shock or tough solar watches because they're always dependable no matter where I reside over the years. But I'm finding that even my G-shock/tough solar watches, with black dials faces and atomic syncing, can't survive the day to day scratches, blemishes, and riggers that make me start to baby or not even want to wear my Casio's at times. Thus why I've moved to the inexpensive W96H-1BV model for a quarter of the price of all my G-shocks and tough solars. Dependably basic, it's hard to fathom any negatives other than I have a tree truck for a wrist and my W96H-1BV literally is latched to my wrist via the last knotch of the clasp (hey Casio, why not a Big and Tall model?). I did have the silver model that's almost identical to the W96H-1BV almost ten years ago, which seemed to outlast the most expensive dial watch I've owned and was damn close to being a G-shock. Plus side and selling point to this watch is not only is its dependability, but also affordability compared to other Casio watches. The bottom line, yes to this watch!

Very good quality, display is clear, backlight is great

To me, this is the best manifestation of a cheap digital watch mankind has ever created. The numbers are huge, it shows the date and the name of the week. No charging every night. No syncing with your phone. It is just a dependable, comfortable watch. I mean, sure... you're not going to gain any status games with this watch, but if you are about function over form, this is your go-to watch. Hard to go wrong with it.

I like the simplicity and look of the watch of the watch with easy to read data including, year, month, date, time and the dual time - very convenient when i travel overseas. The stop watch and alarm is simple and yet very effective and the battery lasts for up to ten years. This is one amazing watch and a real steal for $20.00...... I could spend hundreds of dollars plus on a "designer" style watch and never get anything as reliable as this, or with as many features. My only regret with this watch is that the face scratches easily, however for the money - it is one incredible bargain.

Tardo mucho en llegar pero valió la pena ! Si es como lo quería !

Good choice

I can't say enough good things about this watch ! I have owned several of these over the years once I discovered that they actually deliver on the WATER RESISTANT stamp on the back. I had tried other CASIOS, but this was the first model that didn't permanently crap out after a short time riding my motorcycle in the rain. This is also the most accurate watch I have ever owned. Over a three year period the last one remained accurate within a fraction of a second. And the one I bought about six years ago is still sitting on my dresser working just fine. So why have I just bought another when the last two were still working fine? The strap is the weak point. It breaks after two to three years and is about half the price of a new watch so I just spring for a new watch. But these watches are so cheap and reliable, who cares??!?!!? Also a heads up for anyone considering a purchase. The watch is pictured as being a silverish/grayish colour but is in fact black...but to me that's a bonus. If you want a cheap digital that actually IS water resistant AND keeps excellent time, this is the timepiece for you.

Very classy, compact timepiece.

Hiper satisfait de mon achat, j'adore !!