Much like in the age of early man
In this day and age ‘greatness’ is a term used too often and too frequently, to truly achieve greatness one must bring things back to first principles. Much like in the age of early man, the importance of measuring the passing of time, the arc of the sun and moon across the sky and the changing of seasons
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has been core to surviving, thriving and dominating, and, in the F91-W we have the essence of the 200,000 year journey mankind has made. When man’s time on earth has passed, the F91-W will remain, keeping time in dutiful simplicity, abiding by its key tenets of dependability, timelessness and quartz precision. Other watches may come and go and, like the trappings of youth, you might be tempted to look to the glitz and shine of a gold Rolex. For this affliction I’d recommend the F-91WM-9ACF Casio Men's 'Classic' Quartz Metal and Resin Casual Watch, color: gold. Once the F91-W is on your wrist you will notice the subtle but definite shift of your stress levels, sort of like the soothing feeling of writing on a banana with a ball point pen. Who do I recommend the F91-W for? Well, simply the person who wishes to have a watch that tells the time, especially in dark environs that call for a subtly lit time check instead of the retina-frying, ‘distant explosion’ light flare of an iPhone screen. Imagine being able to time check the remaining run time of a big screen movie without lighting up the entire theatre? Imagine never having to worry about charging a device you carry with you every single day? Imagine being able to take that device with you even into the shower? Imagine that, even if you break it (which is difficult to do), you need not fear the cost of the loss, nor the time lost trying to navigate an appointment with the Apple Store to fix the ‘gorilla glass’ (which let’s face it should be re-named ‘delicate flamingo’ glass). Imagine that nobody will even notice you are wearing a watch or even consider mugging you for it and imagine that you can get all this for the princely sum of $10.35 (at time of writing). Well, imagine no more because, in the words of famed 2005 Sydney Swans Premiership Coach Paul Roos, “HERE IT IS!”.
Great PRACTICAL Utilitarian watch
EXCELLENT lightweight, low profile, WATERPROOF, utilitarian wrist watch.
I've had a F91w for a few years and It has never failed me, For $10, this watch is a great bang for your buck, I've worn this watch as a beater, swimming, sailing, fishing, showering, hiking, and many other activities you'd expect might damage or kill a watch. It has a great set of useful features like a stopwatch , and a very loud alarm. Loud enough to wake even a sound sleeper. The light is just enough to see the time and not blind you by being too bright. Battery life is GREAT at 7+ years. The F91w is also ultra-lightwieght and low profile. Very simple interface, and easy to operate functions. A basic utilitarian design. The price is very nice for a watch with these impressive features.
I sail a Hutchins Compac 16ft, year round and always keep a spare F91w in the tiny cabin. During the Cold months here in Long Island, NY on the great south bay, this watch is subjected to cold weather and icy rain. During the warmer spring and summer season , my F91 is submerged whenever we feel like going for a swim, or docking up on one of many small islands that scatter the bay. while claming or spearfishing the watch is sometimes 10 feet under salt water, sometimes my wrist is thrust into sand underwater while looking for clams. We spend a lot of time above and below the water, and I'm just impressed with the under rated water resistance rating of the watch. I dont hesitate to wear it showering after being in salt water for hours on end.
I keep a few spares, and have givin the as gifts to my friends, most of whom also had one, or a similar one as a kid. Pleasantly nostalgic, yet very practical and no- nonsense.
I would say this watch fits the definition of a basic, affordable utility tool watch. I am a watch guy, I also wear a 2006 Rolex Z series Submariner, my grail watch, which is excellent and superbly crafted, I love it too,its tough as nails! however it isn't as practical and useful on a daily basis, as my 10 dollar Casio F91w. I'm not saying the casio is better or tougher than my sub, but it's a functional time-keeping tool that can withstand plenty of rigors for an affordable price.
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