Should I trade my Rolex for a Casio? : What digital watch grails would I get?

The recent to and fro between Shakira and Pique on whether one of them “traded a rolex for a casio” got me thinking. I do actually own a Rolex Submariner that was passed down to me from my Dad, and I do have a list of digital watch grails, inclusive of Casio. Would I ever consider trading in my own Rolex for a Casio, or indeed any other digital watches, and what would they be? These are my selections - what I consider to be the best digital watches - covering Casio, Omega Swiss Digitals, Seiko, Timex and even a more obscure sailing LCD watch, as well as some other classics. Tempting….

Curious to know what your lists would be or whether you would ever consider selling a Rolex to fund your digital watch collecting demon?

I hope you enjoy the video!

#digitalwatch #Casio #seiko

[MyRetroWatches]

That was a great video with most of those watches I have never seen before. Always liked those Heuer digitals!

[jonjackson]

Awesome video bro. You never disappoint. I owned 5 Rolex, including a quartz one, very unique. I sold them years ago and now I own the first G-Shock and most of the vintage Squares. Some Cosmo Phases and some of the Game Watches. I wouldn't go back, not because Casio is better but because I never enjoyed my Rolex collection as much as I enjoy this one. Cheers mate.

[Daud]

Brilliant and insightful as always, my friend. I still feel privileged to have looked at and held your Casio Cosmic Phase watch when we met for coffee last year. 😊

[TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Lots of great picks. I've always wanted the X33 too. Maybe someday. Thanks!

[pex]

Great list. I have another idea: Top 3 most iconic classic digitals from each major brand!
Timex Ironman Triathlon & Atlantis, Citizen Ana-Digi Temp, Seiko g757, Casio F-91w, etc.

[zornikzornuk]

the space omega looks so cool, thanks for the video

[LawrenceMacMacster]

Hey I sold my two 1980's Rolex when I saw they increased 200% in 2022, one being a solid gold 18038 the other being a modified (PVD coated & no I'm not responsible for that) Daytona 6265, we changed windows and I bought more vintage watches. Idk seems like the best thing I did since I started collecting in 2005...

[timtimecollector]

Great idea for a video, very interesting too. Lots of cheap watches or one expensive watch?🤔 My collection is definitely on the cheap and cheerful side. I'm glad you want to keep the family connection as that's worth more than just cash in hand 👍

[marcelovasconcellos]

Awesome list. Though the Rolex is superlative, I'd be tempted by the likes of the 4k Mr G square, all steel Casioak and would still have more than half to play around!

[Rowebot]

Where can I get that Cosmo Phase manual?

[LawatheMEid]

Why 24 hour analoge dail is not a choice in companies like casio? It would be nice if there is a watch with two 24 analoge and digital.
Thanks

[hoofarted]

I laughed heartily at this video’s title. Lol good one.

[baxoutthebox]

Can you find a cosmo phase mint (any model) for $400? Also, the CGW500 looks really good on a light blue or gray strap. I like the 500 and the 91 because you can swap out the straps and really bring them to life. The 91 looks amazing on brown with white stitching, kind of steam punk aesthetic.

[DisplayKeesBack]

Pure digigasm. Thanks again for the content.

[GottaGeek]

I still have my data link that i got on clearance for $25 lol. Always loved gadget style watches

[johanvandersandt]

Those are some super cool watches! These watches are watches for people in the know. You would walk past people and they would not even know how awesome these watches are. The Citizen Aqualand and reversible Omega looks very cool!

[IlluminatingWatches]

If you enjoyed this video, then my guess is you may enjoy my video on the 50 years of casio in 10 minutes ->

[jamesblonde]

At least three watches I want, the Rotowound thingy and Ive long wanted an Aqualand the middle non weird one. and that orrery, well none of them are lookers, im quite shallow

[ericb]

There are digital grails ?
;). JP 2000 … the only Dive watch I’ve actually seen fought over at “ issue time “ …. I kid you not .
Great choices in the vid !

[jamesflix]

I would buy one automatic watch probably from the Swatch group like an omega, Longines or Tissot with popular easy to repair ETA movements then the rest on some vintage Seiko, Casio and Citizen watches.