The Latest Digital Casio Is Incredibly Cool, But...

In this Casio A171 review video, I take a look at the latest Casio digital watch release, the circle A171WE-1AEF. This retro model from the Casio vintage lineup is extremely cool but is it worth the price premium?
Thanks to Amazon for covering the cost of the watch being reviewed. All thoughts are my own.

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Ben's Watch Club tends to cover affordable watches like Seiko, Timex, Casio, Citizen, MVMT, Vincero, Bulova, Orient, Hamilton, and more. We rarely feature luxury watches like Rolex, Patek Philippe, Breitling, Tag Heuer, Tudor, Grand Seiko, Cartier, Omega, Audemars Piguet, or Hublot due to their price.

[Faenwolf]

Sometimes I wonder why they could not do some kind of „create your own“ customization webshop where you could click together all the modules, styles, colors and materials you like… starting with a few bucks up to a few hundred for a black titanium case variant with saphire crystal and full illumination etc. Just imagine.

[VoiDukkha]

i would gladly overpay for a stainless steel version of an a-168

[BrittPearceWatches]

I love how much you love Casio! It brings me LIFE! Another great, honest review.

[acomingextinction]

It's a nice looking watch but would be so, so, so much better with a metal case.

[toukai_ssun]

casio is good at making affordable watches
some may say its cheap watch but it should never be underestimated

[oschiri]

It's beautiful, instant love. Most retro LCD watches look like 1984 to me, this one shouts 1976.

[jtropfenbaum]

A round, day/date, quick to read, dependable, inexpensive bracelet Casio with a 7yr battery. For $33.95 delivered, what's not to like 🤓

[Awkwardfruitfly]

Why doesn’t Casio update their modules?
It’s the same computer in a different case. I remember I had an Adidas watch when I was a kid. It had scrolling displays, lots of functions. Hmmm

[Azeria]

Some places do have this for £50 and it’s basically a scam at that price. I’d totally love to see like a £80 range of retro casios with just a couple of nice upgrades, metal, glass, etc.

[zydvtcc]

just recieved my first ever mechanical watch, the avi-8 flyboy engineer which you recommened in one of your videos. im extremely pleased with it and thanks for showcasing it:).

[wilburwhateley]

A few years ago it seemed like Casio suddenly went very cheap with their lighting systems. I have older G-shocks that are so well lit you can see the difference in broad daylight and some newer models that were so poorly lit I was initially afraid that I had been shipped a counterfeit.

[joshharris]

I was waiting for this video. I went to my local Walmart a couple weeks ago to see if I could find an a168 or a158, but they only had one Casio digital left, and it was this a171. It was only $25, so I went with it. I'm quite happy I did. I really quite like it. I find the backlight to be underwhelming, but it is completely functional. I can always read the full display when I need to use the light in darkness. Looking at the prices for this online, I feel lucky to have snatched one up for $25 USD. Now I just need some polywatch to buff out the scratches I've already accumulated on the acrylic crystal.

[Leo-Crespi]

in reality originally the round shape came earlier than the octagonal, this actually a super duper classic design for Casio

[damneron]

Got mine a few days ago and i love it, i thought it was going to be bigger so i was disappointed at first but got used to it after an hour or so. The screen backlight definitely sucks ass tough but i like the weight of it. Feels way less dinky than my a158.

Good review my guy, thank you!

[zolyomi.z.balazs]

Totally agreed: make it with illuminator and metal case. That would be a #1.

[caoimhin]

I got one because I wanted to put one on a cloth strap, love that look. When I was admiring it closely, I noticed two tiny notches at about the 3 o'clock and the 9 o'clock positions. I assumed mine had a bit flaw. But going back to watch your video again, I notice yours does too! Must be something that they do in the manufacturing process. I also want to reiterate that they should abandon the little green LED. Move to EL on all models. Or failing that, at least use the two orange LED backlights like in the W217. And for the love of God, start making these watches in steel again without charging a fortune. If Armatron can do it, so can Casio!

[xenonMerchant]

Agree 100% on materials. Just dying to see anything metal/better glass in digital.

[DarthJabba]

Awesome! Been waiting for this review. Next up, A100 please!

[Jon-tsuki-geri]

I love this watch it reminds me of the casiotron from the 70's

[amoledzeppelin]

So... Basically, this is A158/A163/A164 in the round casing. Nothing else.
It doesn't mean it's bad though, you can't go wrong with the genuine 593 module. But... couldn't they finally put this legendary module into a metal casing with a sapphire crystal?