And while the world’s thinnest mechanical watches tend to be time-only, the Casio A700W-1ACF is packed with features, from a 1/100-second stopwatch to a perpetual calendar and, of course, an LED backlight. In a sea of chunky G-Shock Mudmasters and burly Pro-Treks, the horological equivalents of hard-wearing mountaineering boots, there’s something to be said for the comfort, subtlety, and easy wearability of the A700W-1ACF. Keeping the module secure is the common screwed steel rear, which provides an advertised 3 bar water rating.

You might consider this one a bit dull, but for me, I like versatile watches, which I can chuck on with virtually any outfit and this fits that bill.

That’s good by regular watch standards, though maybe slightly disappointing for a Casio – my dad has had his F91 last close to 10 years on a single battery. It’s weird considering that many of their popular watches are fundamentally very similar to one another, with digital displays, retro appearances and low-cost materials. All three ( A700W-1A, A700WM-7AVT and A700WMG-9AVT) are available direct from Casio and from select retailers worldwide. Upon opening the box, a huge grin pushed its way across my face as I instantly knew this one was an absolute winner.

It’s your every-job, go-to watch that won’t stop your hands from getting dirty with mud-shoveling, oil changes or concrete-piling. Read more about the condition New with tags: A brand-new, unused, unworn and undamaged item in the original packaging (such as the original box or bag) and/or with the original tags attached. Monaco Corporation is proud to be the official distributor of Casio products in the New Zealand market. I guess in an ideal world, I’d love to see this with stainless steel construction and better glass, rather than the acrylic that’s in place.In terms of quality, it’s a big step up from the rubbish bracelets found on many Casios and certainly pinches fewer hairs; though it is less flexible than link bracelets, so I could see how some would say it’s less comfortable.