More Field Watch Faceoff: Casio vs Timex vs Citizen

Published on January 27, 2022
Duration: 19:23

This video provides a comparative review of three field watches: the Casio MTP-S120L-3AVC, the Citizen BV1080, and the Timex Waterbury. The reviewer, Lt Col Nutnfancy, assesses their design, functionality, materials, and value, offering insights into their suitability for different users and purposes. The comparison highlights the strengths and weaknesses of each watch, particularly focusing on their lume, straps, and overall aesthetic appeal.

Quick Summary

The Timex Waterbury offers superior lume with its Indiglo feature, providing excellent nighttime visibility at the press of a button. In contrast, both the Casio MTP-S120L-3AVC and Citizen BV1080 have marginal lume that fades quickly, making them less practical for low-light conditions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Tauschmeister Worldtimer
  2. 01:12Field Watch Faceoff Intro
  3. 01:33Casio MTP-S120L-3AVC Review
  4. 03:56Citizen BV1080 Review
  5. 06:44Timex Waterbury Review
  6. 10:11Lume Comparison
  7. 10:46Final Rankings & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between the Casio, Timex, and Citizen field watches reviewed?

The Casio MTP-S120L-3AVC and Citizen BV1080 are solar-powered with 100m water resistance, while the Timex Waterbury uses Indiglo for illumination and has 50m water resistance. The Citizen boasts a high-quality strap and clean dial, the Casio a military aesthetic but shiny hands, and the Timex excels in lume and case finishing but has a basic canvas strap.

Which field watch offers the best lume for nighttime visibility?

The Timex Waterbury significantly outperforms the Casio and Citizen in lume. Its Indiglo feature provides excellent, easily readable illumination at the press of a button, whereas the Casio and Citizen have marginal lume that fades quickly and lacks detail on markers or numerals.

How do the straps compare on the Casio, Timex, and Citizen field watches?

The Citizen BV1080 features a highly praised Cordura strap with leather lining and quality rivets. The Casio has a functional OD Cordura nylon strap. The Timex Waterbury's canvas strap is considered light-duty and not water-resistant, with poorly functioning keepers. The reviewer highly recommends the Citizen's strap.

What are the reviewer's final rankings for daily wear among these field watches?

The reviewer's top choice for daily wear is the Citizen BV1080, followed by the Timex Waterbury as the second choice. The Casio MTP-S120L-3AVC is ranked third, primarily due to its smaller effective dial size and shiny hands, despite its solar power and military appearance.

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