Casio Royale AE 1200: Are there better options?

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The Casio Royale AE1200 is a watch I didn't pay any attention to..for a long time. I decided to see what the all hub-bub was about and as it turned out, it's probably the best contender for a feature rich watch under $50. The Royale is an EVERYDAY watch, no doubt about it. It does all the basics of a digital extremely well. While that is the case, for not much $$, you can significantly upgrade this Casio into a G-Shock or my personal favorite, the Casio Pathfinder Triple Sensor. Do you have one? What do you think?
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@michaelhargis7036 Жыл бұрын

I have both of those watches. My 5610 is my nearly everyday piece. It's a glorious tank. The 1200 has a much better back light and I like the overall dial look to it. It's gets plenty of wrist time. If the 1200 had atomic time monitoring, I would retire the 5610 to my watch box more often. You can't go wrong with any CASIO watch.

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

I agree wholeheartedly. The Atomic Timekeeping is a huge piece tech that very useful. I would add the tough solar is the the other...but then again, that is the 5610u. Thanks for watching. Have a great week.

@skipinkoreaable Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I leave this video knowing a bit more about this watch than when I came. It seemed like a very level-headed and fair review.

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.

@unitedstatesirie7431 Жыл бұрын

@@Realidealgear I think that the DATE & TIME on this CASIO AE1200 watch should be a larger size. There is some wasted real estate space on this watch. The DATE and TIME on the CASIO model W96H-1BV is a much larger size. I can see the TIME on it easily from 1 meter away ! The CASIO W96H-1BV is my favorite digital watch because it shows the TIME, DATE, DAY and YEAR all on the face without having to push any buttons for selection. You look at this watch and it shows everything all at once.... though the CASIO AE1200 watch is better when traveling to different countries. I do like the CASIO AE1200 and decided to buy one because of it's many features. I am going to modify it with the all metal SKXmod company watch kit.

@ronch550 Жыл бұрын

I got my AE1200 just like this one here in June of 2017. It was my go-to watch for a few years until I got some other pieces, and then it just became my beater watch, but you can't deny the value of this thing. It's like that old truck that never lets you down. Yes you can't wear it when you want to make an impression but it is what it is. Mine has collected its fair share of scratches over the years, but you can buff it out unless it's a deep scratch (and mine has some of those). You don't even need Polywatch compound to do it; I just use gel toothpaste and it works well with a piece of cloth, plus it's non-toxic and perfectly safe. Anyway, I'm getting something like -5 seconds/month, but it's been many years since I checked it.

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

Agreed. It has a purpose. I remind myself that single watch can't cover all situations. Thank you for your comment.

@yogiyoda Жыл бұрын

It has an acrylic screen ...not mineral crystal. Most scratches can be buffed out with PolyWatch. It does not come with a metal case. There is a version with a metal band but the case is just resin painted grey/silver. Also, the the accuracy on your model is highly unusual and just barely fits in tolerance of +/- 30 seconds per month. Most are much more accurate

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info.

@mpoerot8013 Жыл бұрын

da man probably used it on extreme weather, that explains the quartz lower accuracy

@boxbox0000 4 ай бұрын

You can buy a tempered glass film screen protector for the ae1200 cheapsies that does a good job of preventing minor scratches, and if it does get scratched you should have at least 2 more in the pack you can reapply. They're also thin enough that you almost don't notice you have them on in the first place.

@653Anton Ай бұрын

Casio has released a new novelty, the MW-620H-1A model. There are no reviews on it at all 😉 We will be glad to see it on your channel...

@Realidealgear Ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. Have a great week.

@robertwilliamson922 Жыл бұрын

Bought two of them. And then on eBay I got custom strap adapters to allow 20mm straps, and got high quality NATO G-10 straps. I also got custom screen protectors to give more protection to the screen. Can’t even tell they are on. I’m very happy. My watches are only off about 8 seconds a month. Maybe you got one that slipped past Quality Control. Great watches for traveling in the world. Wear one, have another one for a spare. 👏🏼👍🏼👏🏼👍🏼😃

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

There are tons of mods out there fore the Royale. Thanks for sharing.

@soumenduroy007 3 ай бұрын

I bought this Casio Royale AE-1200 last week and its an awesome 😎 experience ❤️❤️🥰💞

@Realidealgear 3 ай бұрын

Good choice!

@dennyoconnor8680 Жыл бұрын

I have worn the AE-1200WH 24/7 continuously for the past 5 months. This includes hammering and wrenching on my farm machinery, welding, painting , shooting IDPA, and other vigorous arm motion activity. Swimming, showering, and plunging the watch into buckets of soapy, greasy cleaning solutions are daily actions. I have forgotten it is even there other than compulsively checking the time without realizing I am doing it. The smaller screen details are too small for my old eyes in dim light. OK in bright light. It appears to lose 1 second per month. I give it a 9.9 rating.

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

You've put it through the wringer! Impressive. What do you shoot in IDPA?

@Feedthelibertytree Жыл бұрын

I have several versions of the world time, my favorite being the AE-1400 WH. I like the separate light button on the 1400. Its not a square, but I like the way the 1400 watch feels on wrist. I also recently picked up a W737 with the extra long band at Walmart for $22 and think it may be the best value in a Casio square.

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

I'm going to look into the 737. Thanks for watching.

@madmax13326 4 ай бұрын

The only watch id put next to the ae1200, is the DW291-H, basically a heavy duty ae1200 with 200m water resistance

@Realidealgear 4 ай бұрын

Those are both solid choices. I’d recommend checking out the AE1500. It might be the best large watch Casio makes under $25. Review on the AE1500 coming out Friday.

@chronocommander007 Жыл бұрын

Two things: The AE1200 has a plastic crystal and the smalog display always shows home time (T1) and not a second time zone. All time zones can be displayed by city in the digital display and in addition to home time (T1) you have two quick acess time zones as T2 and T3 that you can flip through with the Search button.

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

True. I don't see the need for more than two (home and travel).

@MrPleers Жыл бұрын

The Casio that is always on my wrist is a G-Shock. (5610). I also have the steel square (B5000). But the 5610 is the one I reach for 99 times out of 100. Just so comfortable to wear. And love that retro look.

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

Excellent choice. I like the W800H, a bit more comfortable and legible.

@MrPleers Жыл бұрын

@@Realidealgear I have that one as well. But it's the least accurate out of my 6 digital watches in my collection. But indeed super legible.

@mistadopeman Жыл бұрын

Once you mod the Casio royale with a stainless steel 1:1 replica…it really shines. Sapphire crystal too. Black and gold.

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

Great idea. I'm warming up to a mod and it will probably be the Royale.

@aworminmybook8234 Жыл бұрын

thanks tim. i enjoy that you show some of the montana lifestyle in your videos. it's such a contrast to where i live in nyc. as to the watch, i agree. these can be picked up on sale for about $20 which is a steal in my book. i love the light and the countdown timer. i just find the map and analog dial to be fun but too small for my tired eyes. i put mine on a kavu velcro watchband.

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

Velcro watchband is the first I've heard...I like the idea. Lightweight.

@vipnetworker 2 ай бұрын

Check out Captain Handsome with the watch review. Looking like a GQ model and his thumbnail is a $20 watch instead of his Hollywood level face. I hope I look that good when I’m his age.

@Realidealgear 2 ай бұрын

Aspirations! Take care

@michaelk487 Жыл бұрын

Check out the a e1500 I think you would like it you could do a good review on it it also comes with a negative display that's awesome a desert tan version also

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

I'm checking it out today. Thanks for the suggestion. (desert tan would change things up as well!)

@michaelk487 Жыл бұрын

Just one more tip you can find them everyday in your local Walmart for twenty bucks

@fpostolache 7 ай бұрын

Royale is unbeatable for me at least ! Yet it doesn't have a stainless steel case but plastic: for that price...

@Realidealgear 7 ай бұрын

It's LOADED with features at a very reasonable price. Thanks for watching.

@hectorfigueredo6613 Жыл бұрын

Gracias por tu vídeo 👍🇨🇴🕓🇪🇸👏

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

Gracias por ver. Ten un excelente fin de semana.

@cdeaker Жыл бұрын

W-800h is the same size & even easier to read with the time part being larger. 10 year battery (mine is still going without a battery change for 11 years) & 100m WR

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

Agreed and I did a review revealing just that. I prefer the Greyman watch (W800H). kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLSVp5py0bjRl3k.html Thank you for watching.

@kenschiavo191 3 ай бұрын

my opinion - atomic timekeeping is cool to let the watch sync at night, even though you have to go out of your way to sit it somewhere to get a signal. As for the solar charge - mostly worthless - A watch with a 10 year battery, if bought new, will last almost as long as the solar cell in a "tough solar" Gshock in my opinion. Why have to leave it out in the sun or at a light source? A long life battery is more convenient.

@Realidealgear 3 ай бұрын

...up until the long life battery needs to be changed. I've yet to change the battery in my Casio Triple Sensor Pathfinder 200T and it's close to 20 years old. To be fair, the previous Pathfinder I had broke before hitting year 10. For watches that get used hard or moderately hard, your point of a 10 year battery is probably more than sufficient. For the casual wear or low impact use, the solar watch and battery would likely outlast the 10 year battery. This is probably splitting hairs either way. Thanks for the comment and watching. Have a great weekend.

@michaelk487 Жыл бұрын

They usually lose a little time these digital watches but if you have atomic time watch you could set it to it

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

Understood...it's my own stubbornness regarding the accuracy expectation of digital quartz watches. I do use the atomic timekeeping function as a portable benchmark for all my watches.

@FiremanFrach Жыл бұрын

Hi, Tim. Good review. What’s your everyday watch? Just curious.

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

Casio Pathfinder Triple Sensor...I did a review of it. I do a pretty decent rotation of all other watches.

@FiremanFrach Жыл бұрын

@@Realidealgear I think my new favorite is the Casio Rangeman I got today (but then, again. I’m still on my “watch honeymoon”). Before that was the Garmin Instinct before I started rotating.

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

Rangeman is a great watch. I have a Casio WSD F30 and haven't worn it for almost a year. Too many interruptions with text message alerts, charging the watch nightly. I enjoy the Pathfinder PRW 6600Y Triple sensor far more...because helps reduce connectivity to things I don't need to be connected to. Thanks for sharing.

@FiremanFrach Жыл бұрын

@@Realidealgear I’m weaning myself off the techno- dependency.😏

@Will-or6wp Жыл бұрын

I have both models. I have to say the world timer is the best for travel. Cheap cheap cheap.

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

Great value.

@skeelo69 Жыл бұрын

Tim....and everybody....Tim confirmed what Greg Anderson...The Good Watch keeper also confirmed on KZfaq ..... bang for buck....this watch is unbeatable.

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

I prefer the Greyman (A800H) for a couple significant reasons. Royale is a great watch. Check out the review for my rationale. Thank you for watching!

@jpoodle 6 ай бұрын

Hmmm so in that case I should update the time every half a month to remain accurate?

@Realidealgear 6 ай бұрын

Yes…assuming the watch being updated has that rate of error.

@Yang_Mulia Жыл бұрын

love AE1200, but that acrilic glass scratch to easily, I'm stick with square one unless they updated the glass

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

It's a great watch...and I have a square to cover other 'bases.' Thanks for watching.

@00chepito7 Жыл бұрын

Amazon has a screen protector for sale

@AhumadaMauricio 6 ай бұрын

I may be wrong but I think there's no metal case version of this watch, even the one with the metal strap is a plastic case painted to look like metal. Also, the crystal is not mineral but rather polymer (plastic). Finally, there are two version with a nylon strap

@Realidealgear 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. Have a great week!

@holmes426 8 ай бұрын

Great video but I'm not convinced. I have gshock B 5000 solar power and radio control. I think is way better and more reliable. Tim I'd like to know what do you think about Garmin smartwatches.

@Realidealgear 8 ай бұрын

Garmin make incredible smart watches. I know they're popular in the military (certain NVG compatible versions). I've never owned a Garmin. I do have a Casio WSD F30 and I didn't like the constant charging and that with a proprietary Casio charging cord. I struggle with smart watches because of the almost daily charging for power when the full potential of the watch is in use. If the full potential is not in use, saving battery power for weeks of normal watch use, then I question why spend the money on a watch that isn't used to it's fullest, needs to be charged regularly (and typically with a proprietary cord/base), and requires software updates or else buying the latest version. That logic is true even with Casio watches, automatic watches...all of them rely upon technology. I draw the line on the seemingly highly dependent technology (power sources, satellite signals, etc.). I do use my smart phone for directions to locations...but in the end, everyone should have a map and skills to use a map. Longwinded response but I try to seek a balance of technology and reasonably, simplistic independence.

@holmes426 8 ай бұрын

@@Realidealgear thank you so much. Just like me. I prefer simple Casio over Garmin with many useless features and constant checking the state of the battery. All the best.

@holmes426 8 ай бұрын

@@Realidealgear And what's your absolute most favorite every day watch if you don't mind me asking. I'm just curious 🤔

@Realidealgear 8 ай бұрын

Casio PRW6600 is a LONG time favorite. I have had a pathfinder triple sensor for over 2 decades (I've gone through three models with the PRW6600 being #3). Tough as nails!! For an all around AND outdoor watch with tough solar, 100m WR, great light and lumed hands/markers, Ani-digi display, and all the favorite modes: timer, alarms, stw, dual time....its a VERY good choice. Non Casio: Mechanical/Auto/Manual wind....I'm field style watch nut. I really like the Kingsbury MS4 Regiment or the Nodus Sector Pilot Blackbird.

@holmes426 8 ай бұрын

@@Realidealgear Thx bro. Greetings from freaky cold eastern Europe ❄️

@edwardfletcher7790 Жыл бұрын

I think the AE-1200 is a bit over hyped. I prefer the rugged version, the AE-1400WH, it looks more like a G-Shock too.

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

True.

@Bambotb Жыл бұрын

F200w please review it

@Realidealgear Жыл бұрын

Its on the way.

@introsriffssolos6975 7 ай бұрын

yes it's very useful less acurate than my F-91W collection watches, so it's a bit deceiving, I agree ! it's quartz quality accuracy, dunno why it's lowered, maybe for more battery life sake, dunno ! Yeah proly the best watch for traveling when u dont need accuracy !

@introsriffssolos6975 7 ай бұрын

it's quartz quality accuracy, dunno why it's lowered, maybe for more battery life sake, dunno !

@Realidealgear 7 ай бұрын

Exactly!