Casio MQ24 Series Quartz Analog Watch

I needed a watch, but hate wearing one. My husband recommended this one. Take off one strap and, and it fits in a pocket. Easy to retrieve, lightweight, slim. Easy to read face. My husband has had his for about 2 years with no problems.

This watch ws recently featured in a Wall Street Journal article about “Enviable Men’s Watches Under $600.” At less than $20, this Casio the least expensive of the five. the WSJ described this Casio as “quietly swaggy.” And indeed, ti is an attractive yet inexpensive watch. Too, it also has military time (24 hour clock) on the dial, especially useful for traveling outside the US.
However, at 38mm, the dial is small (not noted in the WSJ Review); it felt/looked small on my wrist. My partner commented that it looked like a “woman’s watch, not large enough for my wrist. (For reference purposes, the small Apple SE iWatch has a 40mm face, the large is 44 mm. The small iWatch Series 9 is 41mm; the large is 45mm.)
Although this small dial watch may work well for you, I decided to return it to Amazon and find a similar watch with a larger dial.

I bought this in March last year and it’s now May, and I’m still using this thing. I work in a warehouse moving 2000 lb pallets around and I wanted a watch that could be destroyed without breaking my heart. This watch has been smashed so many times, beat on, boxes dropped on it, hit on the edges of steel things, the face is all scratched up (see pic), and it’s still going with perfect accuracy. I have to say I really did not expect it to keep ticking this long. I got a Casio because I used to have one as a kid and it worked forever, so I can still vouch for the Casio brand. These things work forever. No idea if it will keep working just as well when the battery finally dies and has to be replaced, but for the price might just get another one. Great work watch!! Only complaint is that the hands are a little thin so sometimes I can’t actually see them unless I tip the face to the light so the silver hands catch the light. Otherwise a really amazing cheap watch.

I just bought this watch to be my new beater watch for backyard chores such as weed trimming ,sawing dead branches, planting,mulching, watering trees and cleaning the septic tank filter and other tasks that I did not want to wear my daily wear and dress watches to do. I already own several other Casio watches which I am pleased with so I am familiar with the brand. By today’s fashion it is a small watch for a man but back in the 50s and 60s it would be considered a full size mens watch. My dad’s Timex Marlin back in the early 60s was around 34 millimeters case diameter which was a normal mans size watch back then. The watch arrived in a timely way and in good condition. It is very lightweight and comfortable to wear. Although I am a big guy the watch fits fine on the 4 th or 5th hole on the strap. It looks small on my wrist but since it’s purpose is to do chores with, the size is not an issue for me. After initially setting it the second hand lines up well with the indices. I will list the Pros and Cons:

Pros:

– inexpensive
– clean simple minimalist design
– easy to read dial
– comfortable
– made of non absorbant materials and of water resistant construction
– easy to clean
– reliable and accurate movement
– second hand hits the minute markers
– proven design and brand- a known quantity
– versatility- can be used for everything from digging ditches to dress up occasions.
– reasonably durable for a low cost watch per other online reviews
– replacement battery is inexpensive
– easy to set
– easily replaced

Cons:

– size is small for some men by today’s standards
– battery life of 2 or 3 years is less than some other budget priced Casio watches (i.e. F91-w)
– straps reported to last 1or 2 years
– some replacement straps can cost more than the watch (unless a cheap replacement is found
– No lume if you need to read in the dark

In conclusion this watch is a great choice for people on a low budget that desire an accurate and versatile and handsome time piece. I will post an update on the watch after using it for a while but based on my experience with my other Casios I anticipate keeping this watch for years to come.

Es un reloj como lo dice la descripción de un pequeño tamaño muy discreto pero con buen funcionamiento, la correa es de plástico pero buena lo recomiendo si te gustan las cosas sencillas y buenas.