Most watch models lose their relevance a few years after the release, and more modern models replace them. An exception to this rule is the Casio F-91W watch from the world famous electronics manufacturer. The first release of the presented model took place in 1991, but, despite this, they are still produced and are in demand. They are popular due to their simplicity, reliability and simplicity, clean design. The watch is produced in several versions, one of which is Casio F-91W Gold in gold color. Detailed information about the watch, including its full description and detailed instructions, is presented in our article.
Casio F-91W Watch Review
The presented model is available in the Standard Digital collection. It is presented in black. The watch case and strap are made of polymer plastic - a fairly strong and wear-resistant material. The back metal cover shows all the necessary information regarding the watch model and manufacturer. The watch glass is made of transparent plastic.
The dimensions of the model are as follows: 33.2 x 38.2 x 8.5 mm. Casio F-91W watches weigh 21 grams. Factories producing this model are located in China, Thailand and Japan. Thus, on sale you can find watches coming from any of these countries.
Model feature
Compared to the 1991 watch, the modern Casio model has undergone some changes. Today it has the following specifications:
- Water resistance of the model is 30 m, or 3 atm. This means that the watch will easily tolerate accidental water ingress, you can wash your hands in it and get safely in light rain.
- There is a gray dial of electronic (digital) type. Its feature is the presence of electroluminescent backlight.
- The mechanism is quartz. The Casio F-91W-1Q runs on battery power.
- The following functions are provided: alarm clock, calendar, stopwatch. And also there is a display of the date and days of the week.
- The time format is 12- or 24-hour.
Quartz watches go on sale in their original packaging with instructions in Russian or English and an international guarantee.
How to configure Casio F-91W: instruction
You can make all the necessary settings in the watch using the instructions attached to the package. All actions are performed using the buttons on the housing on the left and right.
- In order to enter the “Stopwatch” mode, double-click on the lower left button on the watch case. To start and stop the stopwatch, you need to press the right button. One click means the stopwatch starts, and the second stop. To exit the mode use the upper left button.
- In order to make the date and time settings, you need to click on the lower left button three times. By pressing the upper right button, you need to select what needs to be changed, that is, day, month, hours, minutes, seconds. You can set the correct number using the lower right button. When all the necessary settings have been made, click on the left button below.
- To set the alarm, you must enter the corresponding mode by pressing the left button from below. After that, click on the lower right button. A bell-shaped symbol should appear at the top of the dial. You can set the time when the alarm should go off by pressing the upper left button. At the same time, you can select the correct numerical value using the lower right button.
And finally, you can turn on the electroluminescent backlight on the watch using the left button on the top.
How to distinguish an original from a fake
The biggest problem faced by buyers of watches from a Japanese manufacturer is not to buy a fake instead of the original. First of all, you need to find out whether this model is currently being produced and how it is correctly called. The name indicated on the official website of the manufacturer must fully match the one on the metal cover. Be sure to pay attention to the overall quality of performance. The case of the original Casio F-91W watch is neatly molded, the surface is even and smooth.
To determine the visual similarity of the original with a fake, you must use the photo posted on the manufacturer's website. Everything is checked: from the font size to the shape of the bolts that are used to assemble the model.
Customer reviews
The presented watch model has been produced for 25 years. Over the years, millions of people around the world have become their fans. It is not surprising that they leave exclusively positive feedback about their acquisition. Buyers like the following:
- Casio F-91W watches are ideal for taxi drivers and cyclists, as well as office workers;
- the strap made of polymer plastic is lightweight and comfortable, does not rub your hand;
- this model has all the necessary options (alarm clock, stopwatch, calendar);
- water resistance;
- high-quality battery included;
- original design.
Meanwhile, buyers of watches note some disadvantages of this model. First of all, they are not satisfied with the power of electroluminescent backlight. Also, they don’t like the beep that appears when the buttons are pressed.
It is worth noting that most of the buyers who leave negative reviews about the watch model purchased a fake. Meanwhile, how to distinguish the original from the fake, was considered in our article.