Casio Lineage LCW-M100TS Mini-Review

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For my first post I'll do a short review of a new offering of the Casio Lineage series. I learned about the Lineage researching on this site for a quartz analog alarm watch, I hadn't even considered the Ana-Digi until I came across these.

There are already a few reviews of the similar Lineage/WaveCeptor models and the same module (5161), so I'll focus on what's unique about the LCW-M100TS, or more specifically, LCW-M100TSE-1AJF

First off, this model (and the white faced M100-TSE-7A) are the only Casio Linesge with full Arabic numerals of a uniform size.

This was one of my main criteria since I was replacing my very readable Junghans and wanted something as similar as possible.

All the photos I could find of the M100TS made it appear as if it had the same high contrast flieger-style face, but in fact the Casio has a reflective outline on the numerals, but thankfully this is hardly noticeable. It gives it less of a field watch/flieger look, but still not as "flashy" as I feared it would be.

Also to note is the reflective face surface, which gives the false-hands in certain light others have mentioned in similar models. Sadly this is true for this model as well.

Very thin! This was a must for me and IMO a big advantage over the WaveCeptor and larger Lineage models. And of course, the M100TS all have sapphire crystal and titanium case/band, so very light and feels great.

At 40mm is still wears smaller than my 37-38mm watches. Funny enough, even though Casio lists the M100TS as 40mm, it feels smaller than my 37mm Junghans. This is due to the extra width on the case for the buttons.

I haven't even mentioned the great module, although it does have a few shortcomings:

- World Time Display (but no time zone swap)
- Stopwatch (no split or laps, very simple)
- Timer (no repeat, 1 minute increments, 99 min max)
- Alarm (5 + hourly signal, but no snooze and daily only)
- Power Saving (can't be turned off!)
- 3 buttons instead of 4 makes adjustments a bit more tedious

Overall very happy with this! But will still need a more capable digi for sports, the module is just too limited.

Thinking about adding one M100TSE to my collection, lineage line really have some interesting watches.

I really like the Sapphire/Titanium combo, and it seems this is the only model that has it before going to Oceanus (maybe something from the Edifice series?). Edit: the LCW-M170TD line is also Sapphire/Titanium

After wearing a few weeks I know I'd have also been happy with the larger LCW-M300D series. Four buttons and 2 LCD screens make for a module with much more functionality, and the extra few mm in diameter would also be welcome.

But I'll get my first G-Shock for more bells and whistles and enjoy the Lineage when I don't want a chunk of plastic on my wrist, better than trying to do it all in one!

Thanks for the review. I recently bought the Casio Lineage LCW-M100TSE-1AJF and have been wearing it for a week or so. I wanted a more classically-styled watch to wear in the office. It's an awesome watch and I'm really liking the light weight of the titanium case and bracelet. The module is great for my needs too with dual-time available and the timer. For heavier tasks, I switch to my G-Shock GW-M5610 (which is actually heavier now that I've fitted the combi bracelet to it).

It's been a journey but I am absolutely loving the precision of atomic timekeeping and solar power. It's low-maintenance and great for grab-and-go convenience.

Shamelessly reviving this dormant topic.

During the past week, I've accidentally come across Casio's Lineage line and, more specifically, these fine-specced, surprisingly inexpensive ana-digi models. I'd like to think of them as 'dressy G-Shocks' (much more demure, but with all the essential functionality)

Due to its relative obscurity (it's a JDM watch), finding acceptable reviews isn't easy, but this video does a good job


The cherry on top is shown at timestamp 09:30 - I'll not spoil the surprise, but it blew my tine mind. Fabulous!

Please note, it isn't perfect (how can it be for this ridiculously low price?), but IMHO it's one that I'll happily consider purchasing! The pros (MB6, solar, sapphire, titanium) far outweigh the few cons (not the best clasp, weak backlight), IMHO. FWIW, it seems model refs with a 'T' are titanium, but it's low-grade titanium, so the advantage is just in weight (vs SS).

I'll have to work my way through other models in this series, the alternative LCW-M170 series (dedicated topic here, and the WVA-6xx series. They all work with the same 5161 module (comprehensive, online, English-language user guide here).

If you're interested (and you should be!) look for which model suits your preferences: titanium or SS, sapphire or mineral, positive or negative digital display, dial colours, indices styles (batons, Roman numerals, or a mix), lume or no lume. You know the drill: carefully note the model ref suffixes to get the exact specs you want, it's all in the details. Shop for price and find the best deal (DiscoveryJapan has it for €142 at the time of writing. EU sellers ask €299 - even with the ±25% import surtax added, buying from Japan seems an excellent choice)

I found this discussion on the Casio subreddit, that has suggest using an aftermarket bracelet clasp with more micro adjustment option, or just put it on a strap.

update 1: looking around ate the DiscoveryJapan site, I came across this very tasty (but more expensive) LCW-M500TD It's all about minor aesthetic differences, I have to sleep on this.

update 2: online photos and feedback indicate that the bracelet of the M500 has traditional pin & collar links, and apparently uses tricky-to-install 13mm spring bars. source

Bandwechseln geht auch kaum, da der Anschluß am Gehäuse nur 13 mm mißt.

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I'll add another fine review for good measure


Takeaway from that review: replace the clasp for one with more micro adjustment options, apparently an inexpensive Edifice clasp will do the job (as shown).

Finally: using the same 5161 module are half a dozen Waveceptor watches, the WVA-M630/M640 series. AFAICT, the main difference compared to the LCW line (Lineage) discussed in this topic is the use of less expensive materials: SS with plastic, no titanium, no sapphire, resulting in prices well below the 3-figure mark (particularly for the JDM-only strap models). They've only been sporadically mentioned at WUS, AFAICT, but you can find a number of good YT reviews.

Having spent 3 days looking all the different versions of the 3 final contenders (identical module, so it's down to materials and aesthetics), I've just bought the LCW-M100TSE-1AJF in Japan.

Very happy with this addition to my watch collection!