Hype and sheep following the crowd imo.

 

I wish all could be as unique as you believe you are. What a way to antagonise people, so unnecessary and uncalled for.

I lived that era and I'm not inclined to go back. Not my thing at all. Giving off the nerd vibe is not something I want to project.

I'm ok with the first bit. The nerd vibe on the other hand, well, don't worry, 99.9% of people couldn't care less about what watch one is wearing, so there's that.

It's way too small. On the other hand, you can never be too cheap.

Notice how the pictures shown are real close-ups to make it look like it's a normal sized watch? It's not. Did I mention that it's way too small?

I'm already fascinated by some people complaining about watches being "too" small. Say too small for you, because wrists come in a wide variety of sizes. Also, some people, like me, like to wear small watches, and I can pull off 42mm just fine.

 

For me, it's the fact that for such a small amount of money, you get a watch that is retro cool and basically functions like watches that are much more expensive. Like if you pulled a compass or a mini tape measure from a capsule/gacha machine, you'd feel you got a lot for a little.

 

It's currently $12 on Amazon....you can't even go and get its battery changed at that price at a jeweler. The ultimate throwaway beater!

 

Haha true. It is cheaper to get a new one when it dies

 

Because it's awesome?

 

Cheap
Small
Light
Accurate
It can also handle being worn in swimming pools or lakes.
The perfect backup travel watch.

 

Small

Small and cheap

It's way too small. On the other hand, you can never be too cheap.

Notice how the pictures shown are real close-ups to make it look like it's a normal sized watch? It's not. Did I mention that it's way too small?

 

I do get it, either. The "retro" thing was never my cup o' tea.

I'd rather spend a little more and get a G-Shock.

 

Perfect beater watch and personally I think it looks great.

 

Improvised explosive devices.

 

I think @Ginseng108 nailed it.

I like the fact that it does all the stuff more expensive watches do for $10. That's definitely part of the fascination.

Not to mention the fact that it weighs something like 29g. So you throw it on, immediately forget about it, and go about your day. You can beat it with impunity, swim in it, do whatever you do in a day and not give it another thought.

But I guess I'm just a sheep...

 

Simple. $12 nostalgia impulse purchase. Lots of us are old enough that this watch (or one very similar to it) was our daily driver back in the 1980s.

 

It's a grand complication (chronograph, perpetual calendar, and alarm) that is more accurate than any automatic chronometer and you can wear swimming... for less than the price of a bad meal. What's not to like?

 

A perfect cheap watch for those who need a daily alarm to remind them to do something, I would think.

 

Its a normal watch for normal people.

Its like comparing a .99 cent light bulb to a $99 brass lantern. The .99 cent light bulb is better at giving of light and the quartz digital F91 is better at telling time than a mechanical watch 100 times its cost.

 

Love my F-91W
Part of the appeal is that it's cheap and cheerful and perfect beater. I normally take this watch as a backup to my Sinn 856 S UTC on my travels.

 

Is there really anything but the "terrorist" that makes it funny? It´s cheap and avalible, just like any other "cult" object.
I don´t think people think "it is so great", it´s more of a cheap way to make a statement (and it does what it supposed to too )

 

It's been in production since 1989 and very popular, number 1 selling watch on amazon:

The Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame: Casio F-91W Wristwatch

For about $10, this watch can do something that most luxury watches cannot: keep accurate time to within 1 second a day

spectrum.ieee.org

Casio has never provided sales figures for its watches, nor has it revealed its manufacturing output. That said, a commonly cited estimate holds that the company has been producing roughly 3 million F-91Ws a year. Production levels have certainly varied over the years, but that 3 million figure, multiplied by 30—the number of years the watch has been available—gives a ballpark estimate: 90 million F-91Ws shipped.

 

I have one still in the box because I am a sheep. I don't wear it as I have other better Casio digital watches. I think it's a good inexpensive watch to give to a kid or teenager as a first digital watch.

 

It's everything you need, nothing you don't. It's a design classic that's become a cultural touchstone.

I appreciate that's so lightweight and small. Sometimes (most of the time) I'm not in the mood for a 5 lb diver on my wrist.

If you don't like the looks, Casio sells about three dozen different models that offer metal construction, better backlights, different colors, etc.

 

Because it's the ultimate virtue-signaling watch for all those who bleat about on their high horses railing against the Rolexes and APROs and Nautilii of the watch world. Onwards steed!

But what do I know? 🤷‍♂️

 

For me, it is the nostalgia factor. I wore a F-91W daily in the 90s. Such a cheap and cheerful little companion, reliable and accurate, and at 20 grams, you don't know you have it on. I bought a new one last year and it instantly put a smile on my face. I don't wear it often, but when I do, the smile comes right back.

 

Exactly this. I wore one in the 90s too and earlier versions in the 80s. It’s almost like a comfort food. And I guess the implication is that this piece doesn’t really belong in a collection? I beg to differ. It’s a great digital to have in the watch box. Time tested and approved!

 

 

Thread #8546 on this topic.

Final Answer: For $11.25 at Walmart, you get a forever beater for the cost of a Happy Meal.

 

Why love the Casio F91? What other watch can you grab in an instant, while on vacation, if your watch happens to stop working, that costs barely more than what the average jeweler would charge for a battery replacement?

 

For a few bucks more, I’m all about the Royale.

 

These are cool too. I haven’t bought one yet, but it’s on my list.

 

I don't know that I'm fascinated with it but certainly a wonderful watch for a number of reasons. I think if I were able to travel around the world this might be the watch to wear. Does everything, easy to read, waterproof, lightweight, unpretentious, comfortable, and has a light. Maybe I am fascinated.