Casio Collection Men's Watch AE-1200WH
Casio Collection Men's Watch AE-1200WH
World Time
Displays the current time in major cities and specific areas around the world.
Stopwatch
Accurate measurement of of elapsed time with the touch of a button.
5-Multi Alarm
A total of five different alarm types are available including hourly time signal option which beeps every hour on the hour.
Display illumination
The watch dial or display illuminates at the touch of a button, helping you to see everything, even in absolute darkness.
I loved this watch, it was great for timing things, but there is a design floor as the casing is plastic when the strap is stainless steel. As a result it broke after several years, and didn’t last as long as the 10 year battery life.
I recently purchased the Casio AE-1200WH, and it has quickly become my go-to watch for everyday use. The sleek design, combined with a wealth of features, makes this watch an exceptional value.
The resin case and strap are lightweight and durable, providing comfort and longevity. The digital display is clear, with a retro-futuristic look that adds charm.
The AE-1200WH includes world time with 31 time zones, an LED backlight, five daily alarms, a 1/100-second stopwatch, a countdown timer, and 100 meters of water resistance. The 10-year battery life is impressive and convenient.
Ease of Use: The buttons are well-placed and responsive, making it easy to navigate through modes and settings.
Combining functionality, durability, and style at an affordable price, the Casio AE-1200WH offers exceptional value for money.
Overall, the Casio AE-1200WH is a versatile and reliable watch, perfect for travel, sports, or daily wear. Highly recommended!
In terms of quality, functionality and value for money in a digital watch, the Casio AE-1200WHD-1AVEF is as good as it gets.
If you consider watches such as the F-91W or the A-168 to be a bit on the small side for your wrist, this watch should fit the bill.
A great option for daily wear, with enough refinement to be worn with business casual attire, this watch is an all-rounder.
Confortable, functional, legible and accurate, it could be said to be the one-and-done of affordable digital watches.
This is a really great product that I am very happy with. The design of it is both functional and nice to look at. The only slight minor negative is that the metal strap can snap on arm hair and some people may want to consider replacing it, however this is really only a minor draw back. Overall, I would absolutely recommend this product to anyone looking for an affordable digital watch.
This watch is co cool and retro looking, it brings me right back to when I was a teenager and makes me feel young again.
The orange backlight is good and lights up the whole watch, and you can see the time clearly. although you might need a magnifying glass to see the seconds ticking on analog clock on left and watch the map changing with whatever country you pick on the right.
So much better than an Apple Watch, This Casio Watch has a classic elegance with a hint of battlefield combined in its appearance, .
I did change the bracelet as it was too flashy and big for my wrist, and got an understated looking cheap strap which somehow elevated the face of the watch even more.
Love this retro watch, great price, and far better looking than the luxurious watches that scream Wealth, filthy rich, come and rob me anytime .
Would definitely recommend this watch to anyone buying. Casio is a good brand.
Always get compliments on this thing. Really love the simple design and its durability. The actual watch piece itself is made out of plastic but it isn’t noticeable unless you look closely. The wristband is also fairly noisy if you take the watch off but that also doesn’t really matter unless you really care about that sort of thing but then again this watch is very cheap. I did really struggle to adjust the chainlinks so had to get it shortened which added to the cost but that was cheap and I’ve never done that sort of thing before either. The only other thing is the beeps it made when flicking through modes has stopped.
The timezone stuff is a bit of a gimmick to be honest. The stopwatch is also not really that useful considering it takes a considerable about of effort to stop and start which means you aren’t going to be using it for anything precise.
Despite all this, the watch is robust and practical, I definitely believe it will work for 10 years and I’ve been wearing it everyday since I got it with no real issues at all. Its great to wear something that I think is stylish and also not worry about getting it scratched up or breaking on me.
On time arrival, in its own box, within paper envelope bag. Already running. Short programming procedure from enclosed instruction booklet. Up and running, easy to view the various functions available. Good purchase. And all on time.
I’ve had this watch since 10 January and I must say I am very happy with it. I like the fact that it is retro but still looks good. Also having all the time zones helps as I often am in touch with people who live in different countries with different time zones. The timer works great. The watch has an orange light but it goes off too quickly after pressing it but this is A minor issue to be honest. Yeah setting up is a little tedious but once it’s done and you get the hang of it, it’s great. Great value for money, durable….on the whole best watch I had so far!
It’s another inexpensive Casio that totally lives up to expectations.
It’s every bit as easy to operate as any other piece from Casio’s budget range.
Unlike some of the less costly Casios, it’s blessed with a 100m/10 bar water resistance. I’ve never met a Casio that couldn’t at least match the stated figure, this one is likely to exceed the 100 metres as its construction is similar to some of the 200m models.
Its looks are obviously not going to please everyone, but if the appearance of this watch pleases you then buy one, safe in the knowledge that it will last and remain reliable for many years to come.
The quality of the LCD stands very close scrutiny and in this respect, you’d struggle to find better. The display is crisp, extremely clear and its backlights benefit from an adjustable duration, hence my being able to photograph it with the light active. Should you not want it to remain lit for 1, 2 or 3 seconds, then you can simply set it to illuminate only when the pusher is held in.
The watch is light, comfortable on my tiny wrist and – love ’em or loathe ’em – these Casio pressed out bracelets are incredibly easy to size. Be aware that the initial adjustment will need a tad more effort but it’s an easy task using only the sort of equipment found in most basic household tool sets or sewing kits.
Dislikes:
You’re joking, right? At the price and given how good that display is, most will forgive the plastic watch head, but if you want solid stainless steel then be prepared to spend many times more of your hard earned.
OK then, being as objective as someone with my large collection of Casios can be, the “World Time” and “Illuminator” print above and below the watch face isn’t necessary in my opinion and some may consider its presence an interruption of the clean, crisp lines. But seriously, I had to think about offering this detail as a “dislike,” and for me it’s just part of the charm of the piece which is very, very good at its job and immensely likeable.
Now buy one, it’s a must for any collector who doesn’t yet own one and a darned good watch which represents great value and the promise of a long, reliable life.
Thanks for reading this, I’ll be posting another product review soon.
Take care, stay safe,
JayeBee
I remember being very fond of a Casio G-Shock that I got in 1986 — it has shed its band and the outer resin case is long gone, but I still have it — and the beauty of such watches is that even if fortune smiles upon you as you move through life, and you find a bit more gold clinking in your purse and can afford something more expensive, and more conventionally fine, you will never regret that first purchase. My own early experience with the Casio G-Shock, far from being something I try to forget, has instead inculcated in me a lifelong love of G-Shocks in particular, and Casio in general, for letting me have a rollicking good time horologically at a period in my life when buying a bag of dried beans required thoughtful evaluation of my carefully husbanded financial assets.
Another utterly fantastic wristwatch made by Casio, is this one: the AE1200WH-1A World Timer. I have been admiring it in a desultory fashion for many years, and the other night, fueled by free-floating melancholy and a judicious titration of Russian Standard, I decided to splurge on one.
I don’t know exactly when this watch was introduced, but the technology is certainly contemporaneous with the G-Shock — 10 year lithium battery, LCD display, reliable quartz timing package and the ability to display the time in all 31 time zones around the world. Its design appears to be derived from, or at least related to, the Casio F-91W, which came out in 1991 and is also still in production; both watches are in the Classic Collection. There is also a countdown timer, stopwatch, five daily alarms, and on-demand backlight, as well as an analog LCD display that always shows home time, and, for a wonder, even displays running seconds.
The really delicious feature of the watch is the world map display — this is found right above the main digital display of the time, and the current local time zone is in black. If you’re on the road, selecting the local time zone is an absolute piece of cake; you just go to World Time mode with the Mode button (unlike many digital watches, operation of the AE1200WH-1A is very intuitive and once you get a basic sense of how to make your way around the four control buttons, you won’t be screwed if you lose the manual) and then use the button labeled Search to select the right time zone.
This allows you, if you are curious, to observe some interesting things about how time zones are organized, such as the fact that all of China observes a single time zone (UTC + 8:00).
I can’t put this watch on without vivid memories of a time in horology when this sort of tech represented absolutely the last word in practical and functional timekeeping technology, long before terms like “tropical dial” and “ghost bezel” had arisen, to trouble the world. Besides, as mid-life crisis purchases go (although you don’t have to be wracked with todesangst to buy one, several of my younger H. colleagues bought one after seeing mine) this is one heck of a lot cheaper than a sports car — a cheery, guilt free, surprisingly beautiful and moving
As for the watch, I bought the silver version. I can not more highly recommend this watch, it is truly amazing.
The band is very nice and comfortable with easily changeable links to get to your wrist size, and can be swapped for something of your choice.
The width for the links/ band are 22mm outter, 18mm inner.
The watch itself is a great throwback to the 80s with a wonderful nostalgic feeling to it.
As for the functionality, it is amazing. It comes with, if I remember correctly, 31 main time zones, with a separate function on your ‘Main’ display for 4 cities of your choice.
The alarm feature is wonderful and isn’t at all too quiet, I found it to be the perfect volume. With 5 alarms, it is great if you travel a lot as you can set your alarm along with the city you’re going to, or add one for medications, etc.
Stopwatch and timer work as you would except.
Has a mute feature which mutes the beeps of the watch, but not the alarms etc, very handy.
The display is nice, and I haven’t received a single scratch on it yet. Viewing the watch is fine, though in direct sunlight, and as mentioned in the manual, it can be hard to read directly overhead, so tilting slightly works fine.
The LED lights are a good brightness, perfect to see once it is dark, and has a timer setting of 1.5s to 3s, which can be adjusted to your liking.
The world map is also nice, showing and changing as you change cities on the watch to match that particuliar area’s timezone, NYC, Paris, Sydney, etc.
There is also a little digital analogue clock in the left corner, which if worn on the right hand, is a great little feature that pokes out of the side of your shirt so you can still see the time without being too obvious.
The only downside I have is that I wish the world map had been coloured so it is easier to see which timezone you’re in, in the daylight. Shows up perfectly fine at night and with the LED light.
5/5 for this item, and for the price, you really can’t go wrong, it is an amazing nostalgic throwback, and it fits comfortably on the wrist.
Cheap as chips, loads of features, and it has that cool retro vibe.
The bracelet, as you’d expect, is a cheap stamped and folded jobbie, but so far no issues with it pulling arm hairs and, to be fair, it does look fairly smart. It’s also fairly easy to adjust. I had no problems getting a couple of links out of it (disclaimer: I also recently bought a cheap watch repair toolkit, which helped a lot with this). Likewise the clasp isn’t anything special but it has a simple locking mechanism feels solid on your wrist, so I’ve no issues with it.
The watch itself looks really cool and 5-10 minutes with the manual will get you up and running with everything you need to know about the world time functionality. You can store the time in up to four different cities (here the map, which highlights the timezone) is a really nice touch, as well as look up any others you need at any time. The list of cities isn’t totally comprehensive but there’s at least one in every timezone. The display overall is very easy to read and the light works well – has a cool orange/yellow glow. It also has a stopwatch, and a very useful countdown timer feature (great for timing eggs, steaks, or whatever).
I’m blown away by the water resistance. I hadn’t even noticed when I purchased, but 100m is pretty impressive on a watch that only costs about 20.
Overall very happy. The watch is very comfortable to wear and, like I say, has a cool retro vibe about it that guarantees it’s going to see a lot of wrist time with me.
For 20, it ticks all my wants. Yes, the main watch part is made of plastic. Yes, it does enable me to see what the time is in Hawaii, if I so wish. And yes, it is comfortable to wear. It looks good too. And it’s a Casio. They have been making good watches for years and they have always been pretty reliable. I like the way it looks on my wrist. I like all the little screens and gadety look about it. But what I really like about it is that it is what it is.
I didn’t buy a watch to make a statement. I bought a watch because I wanted it to do it’s job. And for 20, really? It’s only 20. You can’t go wrong. Ok, it’s got a world time that I would never use but that’s nothing. It arrived well packaged. Came with a chunky little manual with clear English instructions, a way of registering with Casio, guarantees etc.
The buttons are straightforward and easily pressed. The steel strap is comfortable to wear and the clasp holds it securely (Note: I have large wrists, and the strap is a little too large for me, so I need to take out a link or two. I popped into my local H Samuels and they wanted 20 to take out a link!!) The illuminator can be set to last for 1 or 3 seconds and highlights everything in a orange glow (looks good in the dark). The watch face is nicely laid out, and the battery is guaranteed to last for 10years.
For those of you who will probably ask me dumb questions, here are those answers now. No, it doesn’t have Bluetooth. No, it doesn’t play MP3’s. No, it doesn’t monitor your blood pressure. No, it doesn’t have Wifi or control your TV set. No, it doesn’t count how many steps you have taken or what your cholesterol is set to. No, it doesn’t have a radio, nor is it a smartwatch, nor does it run any apps, or talk to you.
If it had any of that, I wouldn’t have bought it.
Timekeeping.
I’ve had this for about a week now and after setting it to the Atomic clock, a week later it’s lost 8 seconds. Nothing earth shattering and 8 seconds is not going to affect my getting to work on time in the slightest, but watchmakers set great stock in the accuracy of their products and 8 seconds for a digital watch is perhaps a little outside the acceptable norm.
The alarm is quiet for a heavy sleeper and only sounds for 10 seconds. You may need to set them all.
Case and strap.
The watch case looks robust enough and it is certainly proof against showering and a regular dousing whilst washing dishes. Mild impact from vigorous garden clearing and breaking down decking was no issue and not one scratch from any of the few bumps it got. The strap is extremely comfortable with four notches left available for even my large wrists.
Use:
The instructions were very simple to read and understand and the watch was set up and all functions played with within 30 minutes. The alarm is easy to set and Daylight Saving having kicked in three days ago is done with three button presses. World Time works from UTC automatically, so set that right and the rest falls into line.
In a flash of nostalgia, I have to say I do like the hourly chime and it brings back fond memories of the early 80’s when everyone had it switched on and absolutely no one was in sync! It used to take up to three minutes for everyone to agree it was the top of the hour! Happy days. Actually my wife also has a Casio and we both now chuckle at the out of sync beeps every hour.
The backlight can be set to come on for 3 seconds or for as long as you press the button and it’s very clear.
Happy?
Heck yes! It’s a cheap watch that I can wear every day and save my more expensive watch for special occasions. If it breaks, it breaks and I get another cheap replacement. It tells the time in a nice clear display, beeps every hour, has a stopwatch for tracking my bike rides and a timer for HIIT training. 5 alarms is probably 4 more than I need but what the heck. I know I have 4 spares.
But above all, it’s a blast from the past and as inexpensive as it is, people notice it and comment about how they loved theirs back in the day and where did I get it? I can’t help but love it.
I bought this watch because it had 5 daily alarms.
The alarms are essential because I am on a variety of medications that have to be taken at specific times of the day to control an irregular heartbeat…and I keep forgetting to take them on time. I wanted a cheap watch but I must admit I was also partly smitten with the retro look of certain Casio Watches as, in my youth, this type of watch was adorned on the wrists of my peers and the six million dollar man, and therefore way out of the reach of a spotty teenager like me.
For the price, I was expecting the watch to be poorly constructed and rather gimmicky but it is really nice. It is probably made out of botox and string vests but it looks good, easy to operate and is chunky but not heavy. For the “chunkier of wrist readers” you will be pleased to know the strap is generous. For the first time in years, I haven’t had to buy a bigger strap. I never spend more than a 100 on a watch normally but this is an absolute bargain. My two adult sons have told me they like it. That in itself is amazing.
OVER THE MOON WITH THIS WATCH, I HAVE A DOZEN OTHER WATCHES, LAST ONE I BOUGHT WAS IN 1984, STILL GOING STRONG, AND THAT IS A CASIO, BUT THIS WATCH, IT’S GREAT LOOKING, SMART, SO MANY THINGS ON IT, A WATCH YOU CAN RELY ON I SHOULD KNOW, THIS HAS 10 YEARS BATTERY LIFE, MY OTHER ONE HAD TWO YEARS BATTERY LIFE, SAY NO MORE, THE PRICE THAT ALONE IS OUTSTANDING, MY ONE COST ME 386, IN 1984, THIS ONE UNDER 25-OO…….POST FREE,……..I SAY IF YOU HAVE NOT GOT ONE, YOU ARE MISSING OUT ON A BARGAIN BUY ONE TODAY, OR BUY TWO,…….I WILL,…….