Growing My Casio Collection: Gold A168WG Review

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Casio A168WG Review

Growing My Casio Collection

Casios in rotation

2 yrs

Since last purchase

9 mo

Long-term wear

I recently took the plunge and added a gold Casio A168WG to my collection, marking my first watch purchase in two years. This new addition complements my silver A168 and G-Shock DW5600, bringing my digital Casio collection to three.

Background

Why Casio?

The value proposition with Casio watches is exceptional. They offer a perfect blend of price and functionality. Lately, I've found myself feeling more self-conscious about wearing my Rolex and getting a bit bored with my Apple Watch. While both are still nice to wear (I use the Apple Watch for workouts and the Rolex for nostalgic moments), the convenience of Casio has been appealing.

First Look

Initial Impressions

The gold resin case of the A168WG really pops and shines, giving off a confident vibe. However, the clasp is a bit hard to open and adjust, requiring some effort. The display is slightly harder to read, and the buttons are tougher to push compared to my silver A168. Despite these minor drawbacks, it feels solid and durable.

One Week In

One Week Review

After a week of wearing the gold A168WG, I'm pleased to say it's exceeded my expectations. The strong clasp allows me to wear it 24/7 without worry, and its lightweight design makes it easy to forget I even have it on. Owning both the silver and gold A168 gives me great versatility in my watch collection.

Overall, I'm really enjoying this watch and looking forward to incorporating it into my daily routine!

Long-Term Update

9 Month Review

Having worn the A168 off and on for the past 9 months, I'm really loving this watch. Something about the gold color just pops and remembering it's an inexpensive Casio yet it punches well above its weight class in value.

Having this trio of Casios in my collection makes it a near perfect rotation as I can match almost any outfit and occasion with either the gold or silver A168, and covering all other bases the black 5600 G-Shock.

The Collection

→ Casio A168WG — Gold · any occasion, dressier outfits
→ Casio A168 — Silver · everyday versatility
→ Casio G-Shock DW5600 — Black · covers all other bases

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