Is the Casio A168W-1 good for everyday wear?

Yes. It is slim, light and water resistant for splashes, with an alarm and stopwatch. The metal band is the main thing to get used to.

How does it compare with the Casio F-91W?

The A168W-1 has the same style of module but adds a stainless steel band and a brighter-looking metal case. The F-91W is cheaper and lighter but has a resin strap.

Does it have a backlight?

Yes, an LED backlight. Owners often call it dim, so it works best in full darkness rather than low light.

Is it water resistant?

It is water resistant for everyday splashes such as rain or hand washing. Do not swim or dive with it.

The watch with its stainless steel band and a user manual. The band may need links removed to fit.

Can the band be resized?

Yes. The stainless steel band uses spring pins and can be shortened, usually with a small tool or at a jeweler.

What do buyers say about the Casio Men's Stainless Steel Band Wristwatch?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 599 ratings.

Casio Men's Stainless Steel Band Wristwatch

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Casio Men's Stainless Steel Band Wristwatch

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Our take on the Casio Men's Stainless Steel Band Wristwatch

The Casio A168W-1 is a silver-tone digital watch with a stainless steel band and a resin case, a modern reissue of the 1980s Casio design. It runs on a long-life battery, has an LED backlight, a daily alarm, a stopwatch and a countdown timer, and is water resistant for everyday splashes. It suits people who want a slim, retro-looking digital watch for daily wear, and it costs far less than most metal-band digital rivals. Owners rate it highly for its look and value, though some find the band pulls hair and the light is dim.

Best forEveryday casual wearRetro and streetwear looksA low-cost first digital watchA lightweight travel watch

Pros

Slim, retro digital design with a stainless steel band
Long battery life with a low-battery warning
LED backlight, daily alarm, stopwatch and countdown timer
Water resistant for splashes and rain
Light on the wrist and easy to read

Cons

Stainless steel band can pull arm hair
Backlight is dim and uneven
No countdown repeat or world time
Display can be hard to read at an angle

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What reviewers say

4.6 / 5599 ratings

Buyers rate the A168W-1 highly, mostly for its retro look, light weight and reliability. Common complaints are the band pulling hair and the weak backlight.

What people mention

DesignPraisedOwners like the slim retro case and the stainless steel band, and say it draws compliments.
BandCriticisedSeveral say the metal band pulls and pinches arm hair and needs resizing.
BacklightCriticisedThe LED light is described as dim and uneven in the dark.
BatteryPraisedBuyers report years of use on the original battery with a low-battery warning.
WeightPraisedIt is described as light and comfortable for all-day wear.
LegibilityMixedThe digits are clear head-on but harder to read at an angle.

About the Casio Men's Stainless Steel Band Wristwatch

This Casio men's watch is a silver-tone digital model, the A168W-1. It has a stainless steel band and a stainless steel watch face.

It is built to be durable and functional for everyday wear. The battery is described as long-lasting, and the watch is made for reliable performance.

Model: A168W-1
Display: Digital
Band: Stainless steel
Watch face: Stainless steel
Color: Silver
Size: One size

Specifications

actual_color: SilverSource
color: SilverSource
size: One SizeSource

Questions and answers

Is the Casio A168W-1 good for everyday wear?: Yes. It is slim, light and water resistant for splashes, with an alarm and stopwatch. The metal band is the main thing to get used to.
How does it compare with the Casio F-91W?: The A168W-1 has the same style of module but adds a stainless steel band and a brighter-looking metal case. The F-91W is cheaper and lighter but has a resin strap.
Does it have a backlight?: Yes, an LED backlight. Owners often call it dim, so it works best in full darkness rather than low light.
Is it water resistant?: It is water resistant for everyday splashes such as rain or hand washing. Do not swim or dive with it.
What is in the box?: The watch with its stainless steel band and a user manual. The band may need links removed to fit.
Can the band be resized?: Yes. The stainless steel band uses spring pins and can be shortened, usually with a small tool or at a jeweler.
Where is the Casio Men's Stainless Steel Band Wristwatch cheapest?: At Walmart, for $29.92, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Casio Men's Stainless Steel Band Wristwatch?: Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 599 ratings.